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CHANGES TO CONSTITUTION PROPOSED by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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he two main political parties in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) have recommended several changes to the country’s Constitution, which, if approved by the British government, will effectively give future elected governments more control over TCI’s affairs. The ruling People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) and the opposition Progressive National Party (PNP) have appointed a Constitution Review Committee that was formed to conduct consultations throughout the islands on proposed constitutional changes to the Constitution, reintroduce the public to the current proposals before the United Kingdom, educate on areas of proposed new submissions and receive recommendations. When their report is completed by October 31st, it will be forwarded to Her Majesty’s Government and a TCI Delegation will go to London make representations in November. The Committee is chaired by Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles OBE, QC, who is being supported by the Principal Legislative Drafter in the Attorney General’s Chambers, Ms. Desiree Downes MBE. The other members of the committee are: Hon. Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier; Hon. Douglas Parnell, MP for Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill; Hon. Akierra Missick, MP for Leeward and Long Bay and Donhue Gardiner, former Minister for Border Control. Chief among the proposals is the “return to trial by jury as a fundamental right” with the defendant having an option to elect to trial by judge alone. It is proposed that a person charged with a criminal offence should have a right to trial by a jury of his peers or the option to elect to trial by judge alone. Regarding whether decisions in Cabinet should be taken by majority vote or by consensus? If the answer is by majority vote, whether the Deputy Governor and the Attorney General should be voting members of the Cabinet, the Committee proposed that decisions of Cabinet are to be taken by a majority of the Members present and voting. “We propose that once a decision is taken in Cabinet, if a Member of the Cabinet cannot or will not defend it, or if he or she should speak outside of the Cabinet against it, he or she should resign his/her office,” a document with the recommendations stated.
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Captain Bradley Williams makes TCI proud Captain Bradley Williams being greeted at the Providenciales International Airport. See page 4
Fortis CEO Eddinton Powell earns Leadership MVP Award FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell (center)is pictured with Vice President of Innovation, Technology and Strategic Planning Rachell Roullet (left) and Senior Vice President of Corporate Services and CFO Ruth Forbes (right) after receiving the CREF Energy Leadership MVP Award. See page 4
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CHANGES TO CONSTITUTION PROPOSED continued from page 1 It was also proposed that the to the other prescribed qualification in Deputy Governor and the Attorney section 46(a) of the Constitution, in General should be non-voting members order for someone to be able to stand for of the Cabinet. As to whether the election to the House of Assembly, he or Attorney General should be a political she should be: appointee, meaning appointed by the i. a “natural born” Turks and Government in political power, the Caicos Islander ii. a registered Elector; Committee proposes that the Attorney and iii. a resident of the islands for the General, as the legal advisor to the 3 years ending with the Nomination Government should be a politically Day; We propose that a person will be a appointed person who comes and goes “natural born” Turks and Caicos Islander with the Government of the day. if he or she had the status of Turks and “He or she would, as is currently Caicos Islander at the time of his birth the case, be a Member of the House of (by birth or by descent). Assembly, elected or appointed, with “We propose that absences from the same rights and responsibilities as the Islands to serve in Her Majesty’s is currently the case. The establishment Armed Forces would not be counted of an independent Director of Public against a person seeking to establish the Prosecutions in the Constitution Order proposed 3 years residence requirement. 2011 bolsters our view on this point. Whether a person should be disqualified We propose that the Attorney General from standing for election to the be appointed by the Governor acting House of Assembly if they are a citizen in accordance with the advice of the of another country by their own Premier,” it was stated. application as adults? (section 49 of the As it relates to whether the 2011 Constitution). provisions in the 2006 Constitution Our Proposal: We propose that requiring the Governor to act on the section 49(1)(c) of the Constitution advice of or in accordance with the should only apply to persons who, on advice of another person should be becoming adults, apply to become reinstated, it was proposed that there citizens of another country,” the should be a return to the provisions recommendations document added. of the Constitution Order 2006, and As to whether a finding against there be a replacement of the provisions a Member of the House of Assembly which require the Governor to act after should result in that Member vacating “consultation with” in the Constitution his or her seat? (section 51 of the 2011 with provisions which require action on Constitution), the Committee proposed the “advice of” or “in accordance with that another process for a Member of the advice of” as relates to the non- the House of Assembly to vacate his/her reserved powers of the Governor. seat in the House of Assembly where On whether the post of Cabinet there is an adverse finding against him/ Secretary should be returned to the her because in our view the current Constitution and strengthened, it references to the Integrity Commission was proposed that the post of Cabinet and the Speaker do not provide sufficient Secretary should be returned to the safeguards. Constitution and strengthened. “We propose that an adverse “We propose that the Cabinet finding by the Integrity Commission Secretary be responsible to set the against a Member of the House of agenda of Cabinet (following guidelines Assembly should be referred to the Chief established by the Governor and the Justice of the Supreme Court to make a Premier from time to time), coordinate ruling on the finding of the Integrity papers coming to Cabinet and Minutes Commission; thereafter the Speaker issued by Cabinet, superintending the should be required to declare the execution of Cabinet Decisions by seat vacant should the Chief Justice’s Permanent Secretaries, and reporting findings be adverse to the Member. to the Cabinet once Minutes have been Whether the Speaker of the House of actioned. Assembly should have a casting vote We propose that the Cabinet under section 68(1) of the Constitution Secretary should be a senior public officer . We propose that the Speaker, if he is served by a Secretariat. We propose that an Elected Member of the House of the Cabinet Secretary should have the Assembly, should have and be required right to summon public officers to to exercise a casting vote. If, however, attend Meetings of the Cabinet, when the Speaker is an Appointed Member of instructed to do so by the Governor, the the House of Assembly, he or she should Premier or the Cabinet generally. not have a casting vote, and in any case As it relates to whether the where there is a tie, the Speaker should qualifications to be elected as a member declare the motion under consideration of the House of Assembly should be defeated. Whether Appointed members revised, it was proposed that, in addition of the House of Assembly should
Elite Security Location: 30 Reo Drive, Juba Sound, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ Security Officers Duties: Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry Salary is $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 231-0047 Kindly Call or send resumes to the above address Two of these positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and one is a new position Belongers are encouraged to apply and send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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Location: Airport Road, Upstairs Kishco Building Unit #3, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking one (1) Barber Must have at least three years experience Duties: Utilize clippers, combs, rushes, scissors, and blow-out guns to style and cut hair Salary is $300.00 weekly Please Contact: Mr. Samuel at 347-2260 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Belongers are encouraged to apply and send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #603677
Location: Five Cays, Yellow Building Unite # 5, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking Two (2) Masons - $7.75 per hour Duties: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials Is seeking One (1) Painter - $7.00 per hour Duties: Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets Must be able to work 5 days a week Please Contact Ms. Beatrice at 241-8969 These positions are new Belongers are encouraged to apply and send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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be retained and if so, should the formulation under 2006 Constitution be restored? (section 47 of the 2011 Constitution). We propose that this provision be removed altogether so that all members of the House of Assembly are elected. “In the alternative: We propose that we return to the provisions in the Constitution Order 2006 on the appointment of Members of the House of Assembly as follows: i. One (1) Member appointed by the Governor in his discretion; ii. Two (2) Members appointed by the Governor in accordance with the Premier’s advice; and iii. One (1) Member appointed by the Governor in accordance with the Opposition’s advice. FIXED DATE FOR ELECTIONS, FIV YEAR TERMS Regarding whether there should be a fixed Parliamentary term? Whether the parliamentary term should be increased from 4 years to 5 years? (section 57(3) of the 2011 Constitution), the Committee proposed that there should be a fixed date for general elections in the islands and that the parliamentary term be increased to 5 years. As to whether the appointment of the Electoral District Boundary Commission should be revised to return to the 2006? (section 60 of the 2011 Constitution), it was proposed that TCI return to the provisions in the Constitution Order 2006 on the appointment of an Electoral District Boundary Commission as follows: i. The Governor appoints the Chairman, in his discretion; ii. The Governor appoints one (1) Member, in accordance with the advice of the Premier, and iii. The Governor appoints one (1) Member, in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition. It was also suggested that the Chairman should be someone who holds (or has held) high Judicial or Legal Office. High Judicial Office is the office of judge or justice of appeal. High Legal Office includes, the office of Attorney General and his/her Deputy, the Director of Public Prosecutions (or like post) and his/her Deputy and Queen’s Counsel. They proposed that the Chairman should be a qualified attorney in the Turks and Caicos Islands, any part of the Commonwealth Caribbean or the United Kingdom. The other Members must be registered as Electors in the Islands on the date of appointment. With respect to whether the qualification for appointment to the
Judicial Service Commission should be expanded? (section 86 of the 2011 Constitution), the Committee proposed expanding the pool of persons qualified for appointment to the Judicial Services Commission to include the President of the Bar Council and persons who hold or who have held high legal office as well as high judicial office. It was also proposed that at least one (1) Member of the JSC should be a Turks and Caicos Islander. In the alternative, it was proposed that: 1. That the JSC be chaired by a Turks and Caicos Islander who is a non lawyer and who has been recommended for appointment by the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition jointly. 2.The additional members should include the President of the Bar Council and a person appointed by the Governor, in his discretion, who has held High Judicial Office in the TCI or in some other part of the Commonwealth. 3.The Chief Justice nor any of the sitting members of the TCI Bench should be eligible for appointment. Whether the Labour Tribunal should be included as part of the judiciary? It was also proposed that the Labour Tribunal should be subsumed into the Judicial administration under Part V of the Constitution. As to whether the Institutions Protecting Good Governance should produce annual reports to the House of Assembly? (section 97 of the 2011 Constitution), it was proposed that the Institutions Protecting Good Governance should be required to file a report every year of their activities and finances over the preceding year to the Governor, who should be required to cause same to be laid on the Table of the House of Assembly. Regarding whether there should be a constitutional provision for Referenda on issues of national importance, it was proposed that there should be provision made in the Constitution for referenda on issues on issues of national importance as the Government might from time to time deem appropriate and constitutional reform. CROWN LAND As it relates to whether there should be a constitutional provision that portfolio responsibility for Crown Land should lie with a Minister, it was proposed that portfolio responsibility for Crown land should be codified in the Constitution as within the remit of a Minister, and subsidiary legislation can follow in an Ordinance (section 36 of the 2011 Constitution).
IGA leasing Cee’s Supermarket in Grand Turk IGA/ Graceway Trading Ltd has agreed to lease Cee’s Supermarket in Grand Turk. Managing Director Ken Burns said they will operate the store under the “Smart” banner which will give them four stores in the Grand Turk market. “Changes will be under way and the store will be re-opened as soon as possible. We look forward in continuing to serve the Grand Turk market and the Turks & Caicos Islands,” Burns said.
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Captain Bradley Williams makes TCI proud By Todeline Defralien On Friday October 18th, Turks and Caicos Island celebrated Captain Bradley Williams of Grand Turk who piloted JetBlue flight B6 2015 to Providenciales for the first time. Capt. William’s inaugural flight to the Providenciales International Airport landed safely shortly after noon on Friday. The Tourist Board team along with family members and members of the community all welcomed Mr. Williams at the Airport with cheers and well wishes on this iconic moment. Acting Governor Hon. Anya William, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm and Hon. Josephine Connolly were all at attendance. Commenting on this historic milestone, Mr. Williams said, “I wish to express my sincere thanks to everyone who came out to welcome me on my first flight to my hometown Turks and Caicos. I was surprised but elated to see
so many of you. Thanks to the Tourist Board, Ms. Blythe Clare and her team, Hon Karen Malcolm, Hon Josephine Connolly, my family, friends and for the gifts I received. Special thanks to the Acting Governor Hon Anya William’s who made a special effort to be there to greet me.” Williams also thanked his parents who are his biggest support team. “My appreciation and love to my Mom and Dad who are my constant support. I love being a Pilot, I love Turks and Caicos and I love all of you, always representing TCI. To my fellow Pilots “The Sky’s The Limit” Be blessed.” Bradley Williams is the son of Dennis Williams and Rev. Julia Adams Williams. Mrs. Julia who couldn’t attend the event took to social media and expressed her sincere thanks to everyone. “I lay down last night and reminisced on the happenings of
yesterday, the goodness of God, and how he acts at just the right time. Bradley sent me a WhatsApp message about 9:00 o’clock saying he was called about 8:35 to do the Provo flight. On impulse, I posted on fb that this was the first time he would be flying to pls since working for Jet Blue. In a few minutes I got calls saying what they saw or they heard. At that time I was washing my hair. Arrangements were speedily made by the Tourist Board and others to welcome him. I was so proud yet humbled with what I saw yesterday as my husband and I could not be there,” she explained. She continued: “I wish to thank the Tourist Board and their team, Hon. Karen Malcolm, family members, everybody and especially the Acting Governor HE Anya Williams, who rushed to the airport to see him before he left. And yes his captain was there but Bradley flew the plane in and out of Provo. Back to the beginning- with all the happenings of the last few weeks,
Acting Governor HE Anya Williams pictured with Mr. Bradley Williams God knew that the Turks and Caicos needed something to boost our spirits and be joyful about. He came through at just the right time. Trust God. Hope in God. Pray for our young men. Pray for our country. Love my TCI.”
Fortis CEO Eddinton Powell earns Leadership MVP Award FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell was recently named the 2019 recipient of the 3rd Annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) Energy Leadership MVP Award. The honor is given to a nominee who has made a significant contribution to energy development in the region. CREF Program Director Julie Taylor, on behalf of the CREF Advisory Committee, announced the award on Thursday, October 17, at the 11th annual CREF Conference in Miami, Florida, USA. With almost 40 years of industry experience and 12 years as President and CEO of FortisTCI, Mr. Powell is credited with leading the transformation of the electricity sector in the Turk and Caicos Islands (TCI). His accomplishments include investing in the professional development of employees to create a well-trained and diverse workforce, leading to the company achieving ‘Investors in People’ accreditation in 2016. In 2018, FortisTCI was again accredited with Investors in People (Silver) certification. Under his leadership, FortisTCI earned its first investor grade credit rating with Standard & Poor’s, providing the company the opportunity to access affordable financing in the United States capital debt market. Other FortisTCI achievements under Mr. Powell’s leadership include, earning ISO 22301:2012 certification for business continuity management from three leading global standards organizations, and ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certification for Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Management Systems. Mr. Powell also created an environment where modernizing utility infrastructure for resiliency and reliability was a priority. This approach led to a utility with one of the highest reliability stats in the region, adding to the continued economic development of the TCI. In 2018, the company won the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) restoration award for its record-breaking restoration of service in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. FortisTCI restored service to the entire country in 60 days, which had a positive impact on the country’s economy.
Mr. Powell has led FortisTCI to integrate and enable the renewable energy transition through the establishment of distributed generation solar programs for customers, which received the 2018 CREF award for Best Distributed Generation Project. He and his team have also worked alongside the Turks and Caicos Island Government and the Rocky Mountain Institute to finalize a national energy plan called the Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy, which will serve as the country’s blueprint over the next 22 years. In May of this year, Mr. Powell FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell receives the Energy Leadership MVP Award from CREF Director was elected as Chairman of the CARILEC of Programs Julie Taylor at the 2019 CREF Conference Industry Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 17 Board, having already served as CARILEC Vice Chairman, Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee, and a member of the Executive Committee between the 2016- 2019 terms. In his current role as Chairman of the Board, Mr. Powell has advocated regionally for the transition to SAILROCK CONTRACTING LIMITED [SAILROCK] cleaner energy sources and encouraged is seeking a qualified candidate for the position below a focus on sustainability and resiliency. Prior to 2007, Mr. Powell served 25 years Heavy Duty Mechanic with Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd •This person is responsible for the repairs and maintenance (including preventative (CUC)in the Cayman Islands, four years maintenance) of Heavy Equipment. This person will reside in South Caicos. of which he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities Speaking of the award, Mr. Include, but are not limited to: Powell said, “This came as a complete •Keeps equipment available for active use by completing preventative maintenance surprise. I am humbled to accept this schedules, installing components and parts as required. award, but I do so in honor of the •Maintain proper inventory on designated parts to maintain equipment up-time •Determining vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; fantastic women and men at FortisTCI identifying worn and damaged parts and the great support from our Parent •Corrects vehicles deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, Company, Fortis Inc. This Award means assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, a great deal to me and the company, and component, parts, or systems, such as power and drive trains, electrical, air the people that I represent and work with. conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop CREF is doing a great job in promoting operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear renewable energy in the Caribbean. The tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, annual CREF Conference has help to and traction units. facilitate the rapid scale-up of renewable •Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and energy in the region.” systems. CREF is the largest annual •Must be available for emergency maintenance calls at night and on weekends and industry conference for the Caribbean public holidays. region focused on advancing the clean energy market for a clean energy future. Qualified Candidates will have/be: As CREF Organizers, New Energy Events •Fluent in English established the awards program to •Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role recognize Caribbean leaders making •Excellent communication skills – both written and oral •Detail-oriented a difference through resiliency and •Organized renewable energy, and creating project •Excellent time management skills development for countries to transition •Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to more sustainable clean sources of to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. energy. Salary Range •$40,000 yearly Please submit applications to Human Resources Department: •Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales •Email: humanresources@southcaicos.com/swharton@southcaicos.com Work permit renewal – Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labor Board.
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AG and Bar Council condemn public attacks on Judiciary Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles, QC, and the Turks and Caicos Island Bar Council have condemned recent social media attacks on the Judiciary. The following is the full text of their statement: The Turks and Caicos Islands has always prided itself on being a peaceful society that enjoys a relatively low crime rate. In recent times, we have recognized a marked increase in indiscriminate criminal activity. Sincere sympathies go out to those immediately impacted. The imminent desire of all right minded law abiding persons is for perpetrators to be swiftly apprehended and brought to justice. To this end, our
law enforcement agencies have made the safety concerns of its citizens a top priority. In the interim however, the Bar Council, and the Hon. Attorney General have become increasingly concerned by the malicious and reckless manner in which members of the public have chosen to express their disappointment with the outcome of some criminal matters before the courts. Through the use of social media forums persons have been advocating for actual physical harm to members of the Judiciary as means of putting an end to the criminal activity. The Bar Council and the Hon. Attorney General strongly condemn any and all public attacks on the members of the Judiciary in the Turks and Caicos Islands. We urge the public
to exercise restraint and good judgment and to refrain from engaging in reckless discourse that purports to place judicial officers directly in harm’s way or encourage others to do so; such rhetoric only seeks to perpetuate more violence and lawlessness and undermines the rule of law in the Islands. By reason of their position, judges and magistrates are unable publicly to respond to criticisms and threats. Judges are however entitled to public recognition of their uncompromising independence, public service and the dignity of their judicial office in the performance of their Constitutional duty. Respect for the rule of law, the Judiciary and law enforcement officers is a fundamental characteristic of any democratic society. We urge that
Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee BrathwaiteKnowles, QC. person’s cease engaging in posting threatening and disparaging posts on social media or anywhere else against public officials generally including law enforcement and judicial officers.
Drug recall: Zantac and other ranitidine-containing medicines The Ministry of Health, based on additional information gathered is alerting all healthcare providers to desist from importing any ranitidinecontaining products in light of the recent global recalls. In addition, all providers are asked to remove all ranitidine-containing products from your shelves and stop all supply, distribution and sale of these products to the public. The ministry is mindful of the current uncertainty that exists and remains alert regarding the ongoing investigations concerning this medicine. We are therefore advising patients, who are currently taking this medicine, to urgently see their physicians, pharmacists or other healthcare providers to discuss how to proceed with their course of
Zantac treatment. The ministry wishes to advise that there are other suitable alternative treatment options available in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The recall is due to the presence of low levels of an impurity known as N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) within the recalled medicines. NDMA
is classified as a probable cancer-causing agent (carcinogen) based on results from laboratory tests. Ranitidine, popularly known as Zantac, is both an over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription type drug that reduces the amount of acid created by the stomach. Some of its more common uses include the prevention and treatment of heartburn, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and ulcers of the stomach and intestines. The ministry’s top priority is to ensure patient safety and we will continue to monitor this situation as investigations continue. For more information regarding the regulation of controlled drugs, please contact the National Pharmacist, Andre Morgan at 338-3072.
Daylight savings time ends Sunday 3rd November, 2019 Daylight Savings Time (DST) will end on Sunday 3rd November, 2019 at 2:00 a.m. At that time, Eastern Standard Time (EST) will commence and will continue until Sunday, March 8, 2020. This will result in a one-hour (behind/backward) time change at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 3rd 2019.
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Location: In South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands Is looking for a Babysitter To work 5 days a week The employee will be expected to maintain a safe environment and ensure the well-being of a small child Salary: $6.25 per hour Telephone contact: 241-5136 This is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are asked to submit their application to the Labour Board
Location: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Handyman Duties: Repairs all trades, cleaning, painting, trash moving, septic cleaning, appliance repair and lifting and supervising To work 5 days a week Salary is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 242-3005 This position is currently held by a Work permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Jesus Rigby Location: 45 Reese Street, Five Cays, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Babysitter Duties: To care for a child, clean after the child (clothing, bottles etc) Must be able to work 6 days a week Salary is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 333-2621 This position is new Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
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G. G. Construction Co One (1) Carpenter Carpenter/general construction worker of at least 10 years’ experience with knowledge of the following: Roofing, Drywall Window & doors installation Screen fabrication/ installation.Build scaffolds, roof supports, chutes, and framework. Install subflooring and other fixtures. Detect rot, decay, or chips in framework and make repairs as needed. Dig post holds to support framework. Any other duties pertaining to carpentry work Salary: $12.00 per hour Submit resume to: G. G. Construction Co Ralph Close #4 , Blue Hills, Providenciales, Labour Commissioner, Employment Services, Samuel Been Building, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands This position is new
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TCHTA expresses sympathy to families and offers support in the fight against crime A non-profit organization advocating on behalf of hundreds of local businesses on issues involving the tourism industry, the TCHTA membership is distraught by the outbreak in gun-related crimes resulting in multiple people losing their lives this year. “Our members would like to send our deepest sympathies to all the families, friends, and co-workers of those we’ve lost,” expressed volunteer president Todd Foss. The industry of tourism is our country’s most valuable economic
resource. For it to be sustainable we need to ensure the safety of our tourism customers. Equally important is that Turks and Caicos Islanders and residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands benefit from the resource of tourism in the form of a safe environment in which to live and work. The TCHTA is a strong supporter of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. From body armor to a new 911 system, the association enjoys a productive working partnership with the TCRPF. The TCHTA is encouraged
by the willingness of the Office of the Governor and the TCRPF to implement new strategies to combat serious crime including the use of specially trained officers from larger countries that have more experience then Turks and Caicos when it comes to dealing with individuals showing no regard for the lives of others. “When you are going through something never experienced before in a community known for its security it is reassuring that our leaders are considering all options to keep us safe,” noted Stacy Cox CEO of the
TCHTA. On that note, the private sector organization would like to work closer with government to assist with not only the immediate dangers facing citizens, but also the underlying causes of such violence which requires a long-term strategy that can only be successful if it involves a concerted partnership between government, the private sector, churches, non-governmental organizations, and the community as a whole.
President Trump now involved in Anguilla death trial The Anguilla prosecution of Scott Hapgood, New York banker with Swiss financial giant UBS on trial for manslaughter took a dramatic turn early on Monday morning when U.S. President Trump entered the debate around fair trial issues that have been raised for several months by a defence team which includes a TCI law firm. Stories around the manslaughter charge have already appeared in The New York Times twice (including the front page) and continues to have Providenciales-based attorney Tim Prudhoe and other colleagues at his law firm Prudhoe Caribbean involved for Hapgood. Asked to comment, Prudhoe said, “Although the primary focus of the whole of Scott’s team is what happens in the courtroom, the involvement of any Head of State in this way is bound to
increase media interest. Unsurprisingly, The Washington Post (and many other
publications around the world) picked up on the tweet by President Trump on
the pending criminal proceedings. Of at least as much significance is the revised autopsy report indicating the probable cause of death of Kenny Mitchel as a lethal dose of cocaine. We see that as the real game-changer.” The next hearing is scheduled for 11 November and any trial of Scott Hapgood is not expected before next year. Feelings are running high on the small island jurisdiction, Prudhoe acknowledged, adding “doing my job – and helping others on the team do theirs – is my priority. Entirely respectful as I am and shall remain of Anguilla, the legal process there, and of Kenny Mitchel’s tragic death, everything that Scott holds dear to him is 100% at risk in this case. The situation becomes more serious with each passing day and this is reflected in President Trump’s own expressed concerns.”
• Excellent communication and organizational skills • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities • Highly responsible & reliable • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
DATE OPEN: October 14, 2019 POSITION: Mixologist
START DATE: ASAP PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club
The Grace Bay Club is looking for a proven Mixologist, who is passionate about the art of hand crafted cocktails, beer and wine to give our guests the full Food and Beverage experience. Summary of Responsibilities: Reporting to the Bar Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: •Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service •Maintain a professional but engaging interaction with Resort’s guests and colleagues. •Assist guests regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way •Mix drinks and control the beverage stock as per guidelines •Extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits •Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions •Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods •Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards •Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage •Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Previous International Mixologist experience in leading hotels/ resorts. • Certified in Flair Bartending from reputed institution. • Excellent knowledge of all beverage products, beer, wine and spirits • Previous point of sale system experience an asset
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): • Constant standing and walking throughout shift • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $30,000 - $40,000 per annum DATE OPEN: October 14, 2019 POSITION: Sous Chef
START DATE: ASAP PROPERTY: Point Grace
Job Overview:The sous chef reports directly to the executive chef and will quickly amass an in-depth familiarity with the kitchen’s operations so that they may fill in for the executive chef when needed and assist them in resolving any problems that may arise on the job. A sous chef must possess the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large staff. They must also be able to draw upon their considerable experience as a culinary chef who has worked in many different roles and settings in order to effectively coach and mentor junior chefs. 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:$22,000 – $24,000 per annum Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 1, 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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Police has full support of Government, says Deputy Premier By Todeline Defralien The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has the full support of The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), according to Deputy Premier, Hon. Sean Astwood. “We have full support and confidence in the Police and we support them in their efforts. I think that it is important for the public to understand the seriousness in the works that the Police have been doing and also what goes into these types of activities. There are a number of things that the government has been doing over the last number of years to aid the Police and also to address crime generally,” the Deputy Premier said at a joint press conference in crime last week. He noted that the Turks and
Caicos Islands Government has launched the Chance for Change Program to assist ex-offenders to re-enter society and obtain employment, and it has already purchased a building for the Trade School and are progressing to getting the facility and programs ready for this upcoming school year. In the meantime, the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College is offering courses which the government is encouraging students to apply quickly to as possible. He added: “My Government has recently purchased a plane for the Police and also additional police cars. We’ve invested heavily in the CCTV program on Providenciales and on Grand Turk and funding for an additional 20 Police Officers for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Just last year we’ve
increased the time period in charges against gun crimes from five years to seven years and these are all initiatives to try to deterring crimes from happening and persons from getting into that lifestyle.” Astwood noted that it is important for the youth to understand that a life of crime and that type of lifestyle really has no future. “It is important for persons to know that we’re taking this quite seriously and we’re looking at it from a holistic point of view, from the rehabilitation to prevention and to prosecution etc. The short term initiatives that the Acting Commissioner (announced) obviously have full support of myself, the government and the office of the Governor as well. I want to make sure that the public understands that the
Deputy Premier, Hon. Sean Astwood leadership of this country is working in solidarity.” He said the government has full confidence in the Police Force to be able to arrest this situation and in doing that adding additional support is part of what the response will be.
Voter registration drive continues 2019 The Supervisor of Elections advised that the deadline to register for the 2020/2021 Electors Register is November 30th 2019 and encourage all persons 17 years and older who have not taken the opportunity to register to do so at this time. Voter registration is a continuous process and in an effort to assist applicants to register, the Supervisor of Elections along with the Database Administrator will be at the following locations:
Providenciales Elections Office, Wednesday October 23, 2019 10am – 4pm South Caicos District Commissioner’s Office, Thursday October 24th 2019 10am – 4pm Providenciales Elections Office, Friday October 25th 20 19 10am – 4pm
For registration process, all applicants will be required to complete and sign the required voter registration application and MUST be in possession of a TCI Status Card issued by the Ministry of Border Control. The 2020/2021 Electors Register will be published March 31, 2020 and will be used to facilitate the up-coming general elections. Voter registration drives for Grand Turk and North Caicos will be announced at a later date.
Litigation Paralegal/Legal Executive Required for TCI–based specialist disputes and judgment enforcement practice operating across the Caribbean Region as a whole.
Retail Manager
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Requirements: • Develop, implement and maintain retail standards, policies, processes and procedures for the resort. • Communicate all standards, policies, processes and practices to all retail employees and monitor to ensure they are followed at all times; ensure orientation and ongoing training of employees in same. • Monitor occupancy, events and other factors to develop promotions and/or adjust hours of operation to ensure maximum revenues. • Schedule staff in accordance with forecasted business levels. • Monitor all retail outlets on a regular and frequent basis to ensure appropriate ambiance, merchandising of product and service. • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with local vendors. • Ensure proper controls are maintained and policies/procedures followed in regard to employee cash floats. • Complete all reports thoroughly, accurately and on a timely basis; prepare various reports as requested. • Ensure completion of monthly and other special inventories are completed thoroughly, accurately and on a timely basis. • Complete special projects as may be assigned by General Manager, Hotel Manager and/or Financial Controller. • Keep manager fully informed on a timely basis about any problems or potential problems; keep other departments and departmental managers informed as needed and appropriate. • Complete all employee management responsibilities, including but not limited to training, performance appraisals, coaching and discipline on a timely basis and in accordance with resort policies and procedure. • Ensure a professional, knowledgeable and courteous personal and telephone presence to present a proper resort image. • Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed and required. • In addition, other duties as may be requested or required by General Manager, Hotel Manager, Financial Controller or Hartling Group representative. Key Skills and Requirement: • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Excellent knowledge of Opera PMS/Reservations system • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office-Word, Excel and Powerpoint • Attention to detail Starting Salary $45,000.00 per annum based on experience and not including service charge. *POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm, resumes can also be dropped off to the employment center. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form. Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com Attention: Dian Kennedy, no later than end of day, Monday 27th, October 2019. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666 Ext. 30146.
This position is a work permit renewal, so currently held by a Work Permit Holder. It will involve participation in the training up of a new-start Turks and Caicos Islander litigation assistant. Experienced individual required for assistance to TCI lawyers in all areas of commercial and civil litigation across the Caribbean Region. Strong academics including legal studies up to master’s level preferred. Admission to the Bar (and willingness for further admissions) in other parts of Caribbean Region a distinct advantage, as is proven experience in cross-border insolvency, asset recovery and judgement enforcement work. Experience in a regulatory environment also useful. Especially useful would be a CARICOM Bar admission giving rights of audience in the Caribbean Court of Justice (based in Port of Spain Trinidad). Travel at short notice for the work purposes throughout the Region will be very likely. Suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders are particularly encouraged to apply and are welcome to have a confidential pre-application discussion if they are uncertain as to their suitability. Only applicants required for interview will be contacted. Applications can be sent to jobs@prudhoecaribbean.com and/or sent to P.O. Box 1525, Regent Village, Grace Bay Road. The closing date for admissions is Friday November 15th, 2019.
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Take Notice that Mr. Fitzerald Pierre Louis, bachelor, of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident of Kew, North Caicos in accordance with section 5 (2) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance has made application for the grant of Turks and Caicos Islander Status.
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Report from October 23rd Cabinet meeting
Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Information Screen Displays for TCI Anya Williams, chaired the 24th meeting Airports Authority of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building •Approved amendments to the Schedule on Providenciales. of the Ports Authority (Stevedores, Fees and Charges) Regulations 2008 for a All ministers were present. At this variation in tariff proposed by Provo meeting Cabinet: Stevedoring Ltd.
•Approved the Customs (Importation, •Approved a planning application for the Exportation and Carriage Coastwise of construction of the J.A.G.S. Memorial Goods) (Restriction and Prohibition) Statue in Overback, Grand Turk. (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2019. •Approved a planning application for the •Approved that the Plastic and Other construction of a promenade and craft Single Use Products (Use & Waste market at Bottle Creek, North Caicos. Management) (Expanded Polystyrene Foam) Regulations 2019 which will be •Approved redirection of funds from the laid at the next meeting of the House of Tourist Board 2019/20 Sandals GroupAssembly. Beaches Turks and Caicos marketing allocation, to expenditure related to the •Noted the recommendation of the Turks and Caicos Film Festival. Procurement Board on contract awards for the following: •Approved the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding for MV Mega One Triton Wreck Removal partnership between the Clinton Climate Vehicles for TCI Airports Authority Change Initiative, the Government of the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles Turks and Caicos Islands and FortisTCI for Providenciales International Airport Limited, that provides support to the Supply of Aviation and Security Planning Department to establish an Equipment for TCI Airports Authority effective planning and permitting regime
for sustainable energy projects.
•Approved the Motor Vehicle (Driving Licences) Regulations Amendments 2019. •Approved the appointment of Mr. Mervin Missick to the Board of Directors of the Air Transport Licencing Board.
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Any Other Business •The Hon Premier updated Cabinet on her recent trip to the World Social Security Forum held in Brussels earlier this month. •The Cabinet received an update from the Premier on her signing the OTs Declaration on Oceans on Thursday, October 17th 2019 in Brussels. This Declaration speaks to OTs common interests and commits further to sustainable practices. •The Cabinet received an update from the Premier on Brexit and the possible implications for TCI in the now likely scenario of a No Deal Leave on October 31, 2019. •The Cabinet approved 29 November as National Thanksgiving Day 2019. Dates for 2020 onwards to be agreed in due course.
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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVERTISEMENT
Request for Proposals to Conduct Salary and Policy Review with Recommendations for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College
DATE OPEN: October 14, 2019
START DATE: ASAP
SCOPE OF WORK
POSITION: Teacher Job Requirements: •Will be utilized as a general education teacher who will be responsible for teaching all subjects to a primary grade class •Must be a practicing Born Again Christian •Must have at least 5 years teaching experience •Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution •Teacher Certificate / Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution. •Must have a working knowledge of the A-Beka Curriculum •Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean. •COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience 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: $18,000 - $22,000 per annum DATE OPEN: October 14, 2019
The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College invites proposals from interested individuals, firms or companies for a Consultancy undertaking to review is current Salary structure.
START DATE: ASAP
POSITION: Teacher Job Requirements: •Will be utilized as a general education teacher who will be responsible for teaching all subjects to a primary grade class •Must be a practicing Born Again Christian •Must have at least 5 years teaching experience •Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution •Teacher Certificate / Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution. •Must have a working knowledge of the A-Beka Curriculum •Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean. •COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Qualified Belongers need only apply Salary Range: $18,000 - $22,000 per annum Suitable Applicants can forward Resumes along with copies of Qualifications, two (2) Character References no later than October 31, 2019 P.O. Box 939, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies
•To undertake a detailed briefing with the TCICC Board of Governors to lead and guide the salary review process on behalf of the institution. •To review existing documentation as it relates to salary scales, job descriptions and contractual documents to get a full understanding of the scope of the consultancy. •To conduct interviews with several comparator organizations to confirm the salaries, allowances and benefits offered; •To assess the existing remuneration structure of the TCICC vis a vis comparator institutions and identify if, and where gaps exist. •To consider any necessary revision to the salary structure and propose any necessary adjustment for the various categories of administrative and professional personnel; •0065plore the feasibility of introducing performance related pay structure. OUTPUT AND REPORTING •Present a draft report of the findings and recommendations to the Board of Governors •Present a final report that reflects the suggestions/recommendations/ amendments emanating from the draft report to the Board of Governors and other relevant stakeholders. DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY AND DUTY STATIONING The consultancy is expected to be completed within three (3) months from the date of signing the contract. The successful consultant/s shall be required to be present in the Turks and Caicos Islands for a significant part of the work. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Proposals are to include the following: Individual’s/Firm’s/Company’s Profile Consultant’s/Consultants’ CV/s Years of experience undertaking similar assignments Methodology to be used for the consultancy Work Time Plan Reporting Cost Expressions of interest are to be sent to: Mr. Keno Forbes, Chairman, Board of Governors of TCICC via email: Keno.Forbes@ tcicc.edu.tc copied to: The President, Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands or by email to hubert.fulford@ tcicc.edu.tc on or before October 31st 2019.
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Directors of Tourism, NHIP being advertised The top postions in two of the most important statutory boards in the Turks and Caicos Islands are now being advertised. The Director of Tourism job which was last held by Ramone Andrews, whose contract was not renewed, is up for grabs along with the Director of the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) whose interim CEO Dr. Terese Maintland’s contract was recently extended by Cabinet for two months commencing on October 2nd, 2019. The salary for the Director of Tourism post is “commensurate with qualifications and experience”, around $10,000 per month along with allowances. The position requires a
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the travel/tourism industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. It is also asking for five or more years’ experience managing staff in a public sector environment with tourism management experience; management experience with ability to supervise others; the ability to represent the Board of Tourism at the highest levels of interaction; considerable knowledge of TCI’s tourism products and services, with the ability to administer all aspects of tourism programs; knowledge, skill and ability to develop and implement marketing and strategic
plans; the ability to maintain effective relationships with the Board of Directors as well as local and international tourism sector stakeholders and partners in the public and private sector, and the ability to develop, coordinate and evaluate travel and tourism promotional activities. For the NHIP Director, the salary is in the range of US$115,000.00 to $130,380.00 per year and is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional. It was stated that the posit is “a high-stress position” based on full responsibility for the NHIB’s operations and that it handles detailed, complex concepts and
problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding medical and administrative issues. The director also plans and implements programs, establishes strong and appropriate relationships with Board, committees, staff and subscribers/clients, develops smooth and constructive relationships with executive colleagues, outside agencies, organizations and individuals, plans and meets deadlines, maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of executive management, conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the NHIB and demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development.
Threats on social media will be investigated, says Acting Commissioner By Todeline Defralien Strict measures will be taken towards persons who are posting treats on social media, according to Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Rodney Adams. During a press conference on Tuesday October 15th, Adams
revealed that persons posting these cyber threats will be investigated. “We are seeing a number of threatening messages going around from time to time. I want to warn members of the public that these matters have not been taken lightly and they will certainly be investigated and prosecution will
Nesha’s Kitchen & Grill
Thomas & Pauline Saunders
Cox Plaza, 15 Five Cays Road Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3650 Fax:649-946-4283 Is seeking for: (1). COOK Specialize in Sea Food Prepares food for clients. Helps devise new methods of cooking and new menu items. •Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy. •Prepares foods to the specifications of the client. •Prepares food before the arrival of guests. •Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns. •Seasons’ food according to recipes or company needs. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A minimum of 5 years’ SALARY: $450.00 per week. Deadline date November 8th, 2019 Please fax or email resume to Fax: 649-946-4283 Email: bac@tciway.tc
Domestic Worker & Labourer WANTED In Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Duties: Cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Duties: Include but limited to general cleaning Salary $6.50 per hour To work 4 days per week Please Contact: 231-0925/35/40 These positions are new Interested Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
S and J looking for 2 construction helper to take care of clearing job site on beach. Working 5 days per week, 6:00 am - 3 pm @ $6,50 per hour. 1 helper and 1 handyman to remove and fic stuff on the job site, 1 renewal of Labourer to keep material secure, stock material, etc @ 7:00 am - 3 pm. 5 days per week. @ 6.25 Charmaine Elliott is seeking to 1 handyman, renewal of 2 domestic workers, 2 labourers to work 5 days a week 7-3 @ $6.50 per hour, clean the beach and the surrounding areas. Spectrum Sports Bar , restaurant and lounge is seeking 1 kitchen helper, 2 barmaid/waitress, $6,25 per hour, 5 days a week, 8:00 am - 3pm Urban Construction is seeking renewal 3, carpenter helpers, 3 construction helpers, mason helper . Mason to help the professional to be able to carry out their job once the helpers do the cleaning and setting up. 5 days per week @$6.50 per hour. JAH CONSTRUCTION is seeking renwal if 2 construction helper, 2 carpenter, 1 mason to work 5 days a week at $6.50 - upon experience. L & L Repair Shop is looking for 1 bodyman, 1 Vehicle Electrician and 1 mechanic that are able to put a complete vehicle doing all work from start to finish. Working from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 6 days a week @ $6.50 per hour . Interested persons Can contact 3465647 Tuesday - Thursday, 10 am - 12 noon or visit 42 Cooper Jack Bay Road, provo.
certainly happen where the need arises,” he said. He added: “There is a belief that you are free to put whatever you want on social media and about freedom of speech but at the end of the day these matters will be investigated and we will deal with them appropriately.”
Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Rodney Adams
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Take Notice that Mr. John David Wildish, married to Mrs. Carol Anne Wildish, Father of Arayih Tamara Wildish, of Kingston Jamaica, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident of The Bight, Providenciales in accordance with section 5 (2) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance has made application for the grant of Turks and Caicos Islander Status.
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Take Notice that Ms. Achsah Blessings Wildish, spinster, of Florida, United States of America, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident of The Bight, Providenciales in accordance with section 5 (2) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance has made application for the grant of Turks and Caicos Islander Status.
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Invest Turks and Caicos to host 2nd Annual Economic Conference By Todeline Defralien
Invest Turks and Caicos will soon host its 2nd Annual Economic Conference and first ever national conference in the Turks and Caicos on the future of their financial services industry. Under the theme, Financial Services – Building Block of a Strong Diversified Economy, the one-day event, will be held at Beaches Resort Village & Spa on November 8th. During a press briefing on Wednesday October 23rd, organizers James Bursey, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Turks and Caicos Agency and David Stewart, Partner, Griffiths of the event said it will bring together and Partners, Managing Director of Coriats Trust representatives from the public and to grow the financial services sector. citizens private sectors to discuss the importance The Turks and Caicos has all of the •Needed to leverage the considerable of TCI’s financial services sector. In addition, the conference will legislative building blocks for a vibrant national cost of being compliant with be divided into two parts, with speeches and successful financial services sector international regulations held in the morning which will feature but we have never capitalized as much •Needed to invest in our financial services International Keynote Speaker, Lorna we thought that we might be able to industry, or risk losing what little we Smith, Founder and Chief Executive on our potential. The purpose of this have Officer of LGS and Associates and Interim conference is to ask do we want to grow James Bursey, Chief Executive Executive Director, BVI Finance amongst our financial services sector and if we do, others. The afternoon breakout sessions what are we going to do that is different Officer, Invest Turks and Caicos Agency will provide engaging and enlightening to what we’ve done in the past that is added: “We see the financial services going to produce a different result.” sector as one of the key building blocks discussions around the industry. in our economy and so the government Commenting on the upcoming In 2018, a Government report along with the investment agency event, David Stewart, Partner, Griffiths and Partners, Managing Director of prepared by an international consultancy ourselves are putting a tremendous Coriats Trust said, “The purpose of team concluded that the Turks and amount of effort in making sure that we have a solid and stable economy this conference is to focus on the Caicos: and from which we can draw upon the implementation of a report prepared for Government last year by an international •Needed to diversify its economy and capital that is generated there. We also team from KPMG, including a team create more good quality professional have a very large opportunity located from Jersey and the local team here employment opportunities for its in the Caribbean and located outside
of the major financial centers to offer investors an alternate location for them to locate their money and from which to build and invest in a number of different economies including our own.” Bursey noted that one of the functions is to grow the sector as Turks and Caicos becomes base for the financial services industry but in addition to attract financial investments into the Turks and Caicos. “One of the big things that we see as very important contribution, is the ability to create jobs that has much higher value added than so of the industries that we already have. We are very enthusiastic about this sector and we’re putting a lot of effort to make sure that we’re successful to attract companies from all over the world,” he said. This conference will bring together the FSC, the private sector including bankers, lawyers, company managers, accountants and Government to debate various topics including why should we grow the financial services sector, What is in it for the nation, and how do we grow the sector to benefit the citizens of this nation and secure good quality employment opportunities. The sessions will be facilitated by seasoned industry representatives who will lead the discussion and spark debate on the direction of FS in the TCI. Key points of the discussion will be recorded and lead to the development of an action plan.
Premier & Minister of Finance attends World Social Security Forum in Brussels
The World Social Security Forum took place in Brussels, Belgium, from 14 to 18 October 2019. It was hosted by the public social security institutions of Belgium. The Premier and Minister for Finance, Investment and Trade Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson attended the four (4) day meeting in Belgium which addressed key issues and challenges facing social security and included sessions on innovative strategies in social security administration. The World Social Security Forum was a unique opportunity to: •Meet international organizations, Ministers, government agencies and institutions •Network with over 1,000 senior managers, professionals and experts
•Share experiences, identify “This is a unique opportunity to learn from innovative practices, and also challenges, to create valuable relationships with and explore innovative solutions •Engage in shaping the future of social key stakeholders from around the security world. The Turks and Caicos Islands has always upheld strict compliance •Learn about ISSA professional with international standards and best standards and member services practices and in doing so have solidified There were also featured our position as a country that is a key presentations on Good Governance; player in the region and in the world. Analysing Social Security Data; Error, Attending this forum shows TCI’s Evasion and Fraud in Social Security commitment to upgrading its social Systems related to Health Guidelines safety-net systems across the board. It and Service Quality. The World Social was a privilege to hear from some of Security Forum showcased and debated the leading stakeholders in the Social how social security institutions, through Security Industry and to hear their their efforts to achieve excellence and tried and improved strategies for good through investing in innovation, play governance and service delivery in their a crucial role in protecting people in a various countries; indeed, it has been an dynamic world. enlightening experience, one that will Premier Robinson commenting help to form our own decision making on her attendance at the forum stated, processes here in the Turks and Caicos
Islands.” The Forum was the largest international event for social security. Involving more than 1,000 participants, from more than 150 countries, including ministers, administrators, CEOs and senior managers in social security administration. It provided unparalleled source of exclusive networking, knowledge and inspiration for International Social Security Association (ISSA) member organizations. The ISSA is the world’s leading international organization for social security institutions, government departments and agencies and promotes excellence in social security administration through professional guidelines, expert knowledge, services and support to enable its members to develop dynamic social security systems and policy throughout the world.
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InterHealth Canada - TCI Hospital hosts 1st Antimicrobial Stewardship Workshop Over 50 health care practitioners participated in the first Antimicrobial Stewardship Workshop hosted by InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital to examine topics related to antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases. The workshop was held on Tuesday, October 8th 2019 at Cockburn Town Medical Centre and Thursday, October 10th 2019 at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Dr Corey Forde, Infectious Disease, Infection Prevention and Control, Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Consultant of Barbados was the guest presenter. Forde gave a presentation on notifiable disease reporting, surveillance and the effective implementation of an antimicrobial
Workshop session held at Cheshire Hall Medical Centr
stewardship program. The cadre of presenters included a medical doctor, laboratory technologist, pharmacy manager and nurse educator employed at Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital. Other topics examined included drug preparation and therapeutic drug monitoring, antibiotic resistance patterns in TCI, antimicrobial strategies for nurses, doctors and sampling techniques. Real case scenarios were provided for attendees to complete prescription writing using antimicrobial stewardship guidelines. Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a microbe to resist the effects of medication that once could successfully treat the microbe. Resistant microbes are more difficult
to treat, requiring more powerful antibiotics. Commenting on the workshop, Isha Honore, Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Manager with responsibility for the Infection Prevention and Control Department said: “The Antimicrobial workshop was very successful and marks a significant milestone for the TCI Hospital as we address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. The success of the antimicrobial stewardship program calls for unity and collaboration of all stakeholders. This workshop helps to start the necessary conversations that further drive programs and practice interventions that promote patient safety education.”
Guest Presenter Dr Corey Forde of Barbados and IHC Education Manager, Jacqueline Moe-Cox
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Beaches Resorts hosted industry trailblazers at the 5th annual “Social Media on the Sand” conference Last week, 100 elite digital mom television series Shark Tank), who bosses spent five days learning modern- shared his personal key lessons from day marketing secrets from some of the social media, as well as goal setting tips world’s brightest business entrepreneurs. to achieve your dreams. The 5th annual “Social Media on the “Equally as important as Sand” conference took place October building yourself and your brand 16-20, 2019, at Beaches Turks & Caicos is building a group of strong team Resort Villages and Spa, and offered members to support you,” said Rebecca #BeachesMoms a first-hand look at how Minkoff. “We’re only human, which to sharpen their social media skills, grow means we can’t be experts in everything. their online presence and get inspired So, we need to take a step back and hire by other talented like-minded women. experts to support us in areas where we Voted one of BizBash’s Most are not experts ourselves.” Innovative Meetings of 2018, this “The journey that you’re on sold out, invitation-only event took is your authenticity,” said Jamie Kern attendees on a journey of the five senses Lima. “Your community will know if to commemorate its 5th year through you’re faking it, so it’s crucial to trust the sounds of social media success. your gut and remain your authentic self The conference featured speeches from along the way.” keynote industry innovators who shared “Don’t put anything out there their inspiring and educational stories if you can’t own it,” said Daymond John. on how they built their brands, as well “I’ve learned that due diligence starts as fireside track sessions that spotlighted with social media, and you need to be topics such as learning tips on how to able to authentically own the content monetize a blog to partnering with you’re putting out there – don’t just post brands to build awareness. something to post it, there needs to be a “Remarkable things happen purpose.” when moms come together. Each year Beaches® Resorts brings a new group Other events & networking of outstanding people to help motivate opportunities and inspire our conference guests with their own knowledge and industry The “Social Media on the Sand” expertise,” said Debbie-Ann White, SVP, conference also featured several fun twists Public Relations and Promotions at on networking and curated experiences Unique Vacations, Inc. “Social Media to further ignite attendees’ senses. This on the Sand offers a unique platform included a Match Ups & Mimosas for not only professional growth, but event, where the #BeachesMoms mixed for personal growth through sparked and mingled over mimosas, complete conversations, authentic connections with a scent sommelier to customize and shared experiences between the perfume inspired by tropical cocktails. modern working moms.” Other activities included a Health and Wellness Village presented by the The conference Red Lane® Spa, multiple Beauty & the Beach suite activities featuring Drybar This year, Beaches’ handpicked styling and makeup by IT Cosmetics, list of guest speakers and keynotes and even a special concert performance included three of the most accomplished by platinum-selling recording artist, modern brand builders and industry Hunter Hayes. Also new to this year’s titans: Rebecca Minkoff (co-founder conference was a 5 Senses on the Sand and creative director of the eponymous pop up, which offered the perfect gramfashion powerhouse), who gave an worthy backdrops for guests to capture inside look at how her business grew interactive and authentic content right from the ground up; Jamie Kern on the beach, and a Silent DiscGLOW, Lima (co-founder of IT Cosmetics, a which was a blacklight haven that top-selling makeup and skincare brand), offered guests a sensory overload. To who spoke on the power of authenticity top things off, #BeachesMoms and and honing in on the “why’s” behind their families immersed themselves in what motivates us; and Daymond a world of pure imagination at Willy John (investor on the ABC reality Wonka’s Splendiferous Fun Factory on
National Sweetest Day, October 19th, with everything from gumdrop trees to a scratch & sniff wall sponsored by Air Esscentials. One lucky attendee won the ultimate golden ticket – a return trip to the 6th annual “Social Media on the Sand” conference. “Sea the future” with the Sandals Foundation In addition to having access to the picture-perfect Instagram moments and networking opportunities to establish new genuine connections, conference attendees had the chance to learn about the Sandals Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International – and its initiatives that are near and dear to the heart of Beaches Resorts. The week kicked off with a “Sea the Future Welcome Party” presented by the Foundation, which immersed conference guests in the Sandals Foundation’s mission of making a difference in the Caribbean and celebrated the Foundation’s 10year milestone anniversary. Not only were guests exposed to the Foundation’s mission and one of its core pillars, environmental awareness, but they were joined by award-winning NYCbased street artist Marco Santini for an interactive painting activity surrounding guests’ perceptions of the Foundation. Additionally, attendees contributed to the “Sea the Future Welcome Party” by bringing environmental-themed books to help the local children of Turks & Caicos, along with raising funds for the Foundation in a silent auction. A special, heart-warming performance by local Turks & Caicos students of Long Bay High School concluded the first night, who sang one of Hunter Hayes’ songs, “Wanted,” and were taken back when Hunter Hayes himself cheered them on in the audience – setting the tone for the surprise and delights ahead. “At Beaches Resorts, we believe one of the ways of lending support is by educating the next generation,” added Debbie-Ann White. “We see the future and it’s crystal clear – emulating the Caribbean water surrounding us.” Additional speakers & event partners In addition to Adam Stewart
(Deputy Chairman of Sandals Resorts International) and Debbie-Ann White (SVP of Public Relations and Promotions of Unique Vacations, Inc.), they were joined by speakers including Shannon Levis (Facebook), Courtney Heimlich (YouTube), Landyn Hutchinson (Lifestyle Expert, LivingWithLandyn®), Melissa Gerstein (co-founder, The MOMS Network), Meaghan Murphy (Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping), Emily Kaufman (travel writer, The Travel Mom), Audrey McClelland (co-founder, MomGenerations.com), Amy Choi (Head of Brand Partnerships, ShopStyle), Amanda Perna (seasoned fashion and textile designer, The House of Perna), Rosemarie T. Truglio (SVP of Curriculum and Content at Sesame Workshop), Michelle Kreher (Senior Manager of Themed Entertainment at Sesame Workshop), Ellen Heaney (Senior Brand Manager for Spin Master Games), Mykella Gannon (Marketing Director, COOLA), Julie Nowell (founder and principal of 3c Consulting), Myron Pincomb (CEO and Board Chairman of The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards) and popular content creators Terrell and Jarius Joseph, April Athena, and Jessica Skube of JesssFam. Event partners included RebeccaMinkoff, Spin Master Games, Drybar, IT Cosmetics, COOLA Suncare, JetBlue, Swarovski, The House of Perna, good2grow™, Sesame Workshop, HAPARI Swimwear, Sprout®, abercrombie kids, SNUBA, Red Lane® Spa, Kim Crawford Wines, Pevonia, Air Esscentials, Sanitas, Bling2o, Playskool, The Incy Wincies, Saltability, SNUBA, the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), BLVisuals, Rockabye Baby, PLAYSKOOL, SpaRitual, School Specialty™, FLOW, PADI: Professional Association ofDiving Instructors, Alliance Connection Productions, Gifts for the Good Life, Florabella Studios, Kelly + Jones and The Sandals Foundation. For more information on #SocialMediaontheSand, please visit socialmediaonthesand.com. To check out more photos from the conference, please visit the official event Pinterest board here.
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Highlights from Food For Thought 4th annual Brunch fundraiser F
ood for Thought hosted its fourth public fundraiser on Sunday October 20th, at Mango Reef Restaurant in Providenciales with the purpose of raising funds to provide breakfast for children in Government schools. Scores of people in the community came out to support this great cause with the attendance of 200 guests at the sold out event. There were entertainment, food and drinks, face painting for the kids, a few quizzes, colouring and a silent auction.
As a result of the kind support of attendees and sponsors the event raised over $14,000 via ticket sales and a great set of donated silent auction and raffle items. These funds will go towards the running of Food for Thought’s Breakfast Programme – currently in its fourth year. The charity’s co-founders Karen and Jeanne Savory are very grateful for the ongoing support from generous and supportive members of the community.
Photo Credit: Kellie Luker Photography.
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Problematic insect bites By Dr. Marsha Barnett Ever wondered why some persons are bitten by insects and have absolutely no visible reaction, whereas others are bitten by the same insects and develop itchy bumps, swelling and even scarring? That’s because some persons are hypersensitive to insect bites. This condition is known as papular urticaria. What is the cause of papular urticaria? Papular urticaria is thought to be an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to insects in the environment. Affected individuals rarely notice the initial bite but once bitten, a cascade of chemicals, especially histamine is released, leading to the stereotypical itchy bumps. When you are bitten by an insect such as a mosquito or a mite, your body releases histamine as a reaction to the bite. In most persons, a small amount of histamine is produced however in some persons, excessive amounts are released, leading to itchy areas and bumps. It is not known why some persons exhibit a hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites. What does it look like? Papular urticaria is more common in children than in adults. Bumps crop up where the bites occurred and sometimes each spot develops a fluid-filled blister. They are most often on
the legs and other uncovered areas such the evenings if you react when bitten as forearms and face, but sometimes they by sandflies. DEET is the gold standard are scattered in small groups all over the however in persons who are averse to body. The lesions can become infected using synthetic chemicals or in infants, especially if you have been scratching a good alternative is products containing the area. When this happens, it will get lemon and eucalyptus oils. swollen, tender to touch and even exude pus and cause a fever. In many person, •Treat Bites Promptly after the lesions have resolved they are left with spots and scars which can take When bitten, the process is years to clear or never resolve on its own. fueled by histamine release so if you are prone to itchy bumps, take an oral How is it treated? antihistamine promptly and continue to do so once the lesions are itchy. Topical The best approach to managing steroid creams can also be helpful to papular urticaria is a multi-leveled one. help reduce itching and inflammation in the area. •Avoid Getting Bites •Treat The Complications Monitor your outdoors for mosquito breeding sites such as If the bumps become infected, containers with stagnant water. Stagnant your doctor may give you antibiotics water that cannot be drained can be to clear the infection. Also, the lesions treated to reduce infestation. Because may heal with dark spots and scars. If the to which they are allergic. However, you can react to fleas and mites from appearance is bothersome, your skin care the condition is notorious for leaving animals in your household, ensure specialist will be able to suggest creams difficult to treat spots on the skin, so they are properly cared for. Reduce the and even procedures such as chemical prompt management is key. Additionally, likelihood of insects entering your home peels to help lighten spots and improve not everyone becomes immune and so by investing in window meshes and if texture. this can be a lifelong problem for some an infant has papular urticaria, covering individuals. the crib with a mosquito net might be a Long-term outlook good idea. *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general Cover up when you go outdoors Many children with papular practitioner who also specialises especially at dusk and dawn when urticaria become desensitized to the in dermatology. For questions or mosquitoes are most likely to pounce. insect bites as they age and no longer comments, please contact her at Use insect repellants on all exposed areas develop bumps when bitten. The same drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at when outdoors especially when in areas applies to individuals who migrate to an Associated Medical Practices - 946notorious for insects or at the beach in area that has insects in its environment 4242.
ABRAHAM & GALLIS GRAND TURK LTD.and its affiliated chain of signature brand stores trading as Ron Jon Surf Shop, Pirana Joe, Del Sol, Silver Sun and Splash Down, at the Grand Turk Cruise Center, South Beach Grand Turk, is accepting applications along with CVs/Resumes from interested and suitably qualified persons for the following positions: SALES SUPERVISORS and SALES PERSONS Requirements: •A sound educational background •A minimum offiveyears (Supervisors) and two years (Sales Clerks) general merchandising experience in a highly trusted or related field of employment or business •Proven and unblemished track record of employment •Positive and disciplined attitude and aptitude toward work in a customer service oriented business •Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills •Trustworthy and reliable disposition •Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays,as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business. •Clean criminal record •All candidates must be proficient in the English written and spoken word. Command of a second language will be a definite asset STOREKEEPER/LABOURER Requirements: •Handyman to assist with cleaning and maintenance •Ability to give general assistance to Sales Clerks on receiving and storage of merchandise •Proven and unblemished track record of employment •Positive and disciplined attitude and aptitude toward
work in a customer service oriented business •Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills •Trustworthy and reliable disposition •Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays,as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business. •Clean criminal record •All candidates must be proficient in the English written and spoken word. Command of a second language will be a definite asset Suitable candidates that do not meet the above requirements may, at the sole discretion of the Company’s management team, be eligible for consideration in circumstances where they demonstrate a clear willingness to embrace the Company’s inhouse training initiatives and established standard operating policies and procedures. All applicants who are Turks Islanders are invited to send their application to the Commissioner and Labor Board. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders. These positions are currently held by work permit holders Written applications only and accompanying CVs/Resumes must be addressed to the Regional Manager at the following address: Via mail or delivery: Abraham &Gallis Grand Turk Ltd. Ron Jon Surf Shop Grand Turk Cruise Center Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Is. Via email to:
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Use your spiritual authority over the Devil. Rise Up. Don’t let him keep you down By Drexwell Seymour “ I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” Luke 10:19
with God, you have spiritual authority over the Devil. Because this is indeed the case, then why do we act like the enemy has authority over you? Therefore, use your spiritual authority to overcome the power of the enemy. Use your authority to drive out all demons. Use your authority to cure diseases.
“When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases.” Luke 9:1 In the workplace, managers have authority over their subordinates. In the home, the parents have authority over their children. In the classroom, the teachers have authority over the children. In the court room, the judge has the authority. In politics, the leaders have authority. Based on the aforementioned scenarios, only certain individuals have authority. Of course these individuals use their authority to accomplish the necessary tasks required. However, in the Kingdom of God, the authority does not rest with just certain individuals because this authority belongs to God and God has given all Christians authority. If you are a child of God, believe in God and have a relationship
Authority over the power of the enemy The enemy will try you to attack you all around, left and right, front and back but you have authority over the power of the enemy for greater is he that is in you then he that is in the world. Stop being afraid to use your authority over the enemy. In fact, if you don’t use your authority, you may not be able to resist him and he will try to take control of your life. One of the most powerful tools to use to exert authority over the enemy is the word of God. Speak the word of God daily and frequently throughout the day. The word of God says in James 4:7 “submit yourselves to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Authority to drive out demons
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name of Jesus to drive out demons. This demonic thing is real and a lot of people don’t talk about it but it exists. There are many people that are possessed and influenced by demonic forces. Some strange and unnatural things are happening to so many individuals. Sometimes, the way the demons are manifested, it appears that individuals are losing their minds. However, these individuals can be restored. For instance, in Mark 5, there was a demon possessed man and Jesus was able to use his authority to drive the impure spirit from that man into a herd of pigs. You too have that authority to do likewise. Authority to cure diseases God has given his disciples authority to cure all diseases, not some diseases but all. However, it requires us to have faith. I know this is a challenge for many of us including myself. Use your authority to speak to the conditions you are experiencing and believe that you are healed. Conclusion Now that you know the truth about the authority you have, use it to live a successful and prosperous Christian
life. While this article covers three areas of authority (the enemy, demons and diseases), you have spiritual authority over any situation in your life.
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Location: Walking Marina, Building #2, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking an Office Manager A highly motivated and dedicated person is required to fill the above role. The Candidate will be expected to run a busy sales office while keeping accurate records of all transactions and sales. A major part of the candidate’s responsibilities will be to keep all company books and accounts up to date and be able to produce accurate and timely Sales figures and Charter accounts. To be considered for this position the candidate must have a minimum of: •Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Management & Accounting •Ten years experience in a similar environment •At least five years extensive usage/experience of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Applications/ Software, POS System & Troubleshooting (and the ability to prove this). •Capable of meeting budgetary targets and deadlines and produce accurate and timely reports to support.
The Judicial Service Commission The Judicial Service Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands invites applications for the position of Justice of Appeal to the Court of Appeal of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The Judicial Service Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands invites applications for the Office of Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal from suitably qualified persons. Candidates for this position must be a Judge of the High Court; or is or has been a Judge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in some part of the Commonwealth, or of Ireland or of a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such a Court; APPLICATION PROCEDURE: There is a three (3) year appointment extendable on mutual agreement. You will receive a retainer fee per annum and a sitting and subsistence fee per day. Other fees (writing/reading of judgments, advance reading/preparation) are in line with Sitting fees. Your cost of travel and accommodation and other expenses incurred for meetings will be covered by the Judicial Administration.
Position requires applicant to be extremely flexible and self motivated. This job is based in the Tourism industry and therefore the applicant must be willing to work unsociable hours, weekends and holidays.
Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page.
Ability to speak and write second language is a plus, salary & compensation starts at $28k per annum.
Applications should be addressed to the Secretary to the Judicial Service Commission, Governor’s Office, Waterloo, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands.
All applicants will be reviewed; however only qualified meet the minimum requirements as stated above will be contacted.
Applications can be sent by email to: Jaastwood@gov.tc with the subject line being: Justice of Appeal to the Court of Appeal Application. If sent by courier, envelopes should have the subject: Justice of Appeal to the Court of Appeal Application clearly marked on the front.
Please send application to caribbeancruisin@gmail.com attention to the Managing Director and to Labour Department along with reference letter no later than 31st October 2019. Position is being held by a Work Permit Holder.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW. The closing date for submission of Applications is 31st October 2019.
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Equal pay for equal work: Equity for all!! By Jamell Robinson Income and pay disparity is not unique to the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), as in many countries such as the United States of America recent studies have shown women make on average approximately 71 cents for every dollar a man makes. This can also be seen in remuneration imbalances along racial and ethnic lines. However, what’s unique to the TCI is that we very well might be the only modern country that its citizens find themselves on the short end of the stick in terms of payment for carrying out the same duties as our foreign counterparts. If this practice was only seen in the private sector it would be one thing, but it is just as prevalent if not more so in the public sector. The TCI might be the only place in the world that going on local terms is to ones’ detriment. For example, presently a contract
worker can get up to 2 or 3 contracts, each being 2 or 3 years in length. On the successful completion of each contract, a 15% gratuity is given, coupled with Housing ($14,400 annually), Telephone ($1,500 annually) and Transportation ($3,000 annually) allowances. If the Contract Worker is given two 3 years contracts with an annual salary of $60,000, they would have netted an additional $167,400 in comparison to their local counterpart during that same six (6) year period. In what world could that be right? But year after year, this is exactly what continues to happen in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Compare the above cost and fully understand the shared genuine outrage when Floyd Seymour, a CPA, and one of our very own was nickeled and dimed over $10,000 a year for the CEO of Invest TCI post, when the previous post holder, John Rutherford made $120,000 annually, plus allowances trumping even those outlined
above. That could never be right. We need equal pay legislation and we need it now. We have local nurses right now working at Interhealth Canada making half the allowances made by their counterparts for the exact same work. That could never be right. How can we expect any different from the private sector, when the Government of the people doesn’t value its people? There was a move under the last administration to roll all allowances into one set remuneration package during the pay and re-grading review, but somehow through some bureaucratic maneuvering, allowances and gratuities still continues to this day for contract workers and the Policy agreed in 2016 by the last Administration to reintroduce gratuity for Civil Servants has been shelved for the last 3 years. I guess we will see in next year. This current administration
promised to introduce Equal Pay Legislation on page 22 of their Manifesto, the so called Change Document. It has been over 1,040 days since this administration was elected and the Equal Pay Legislation is nowhere in sight. That can’t be right, you deserve better! Stay Blessed TCI
Shantell Gardiner appointed Emergency Department and Ambulatory Clinics Nurse Manager at TCI Hospital InterHealth Canada - Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital wishes to announce the appointment of Shantell Gardiner to the post of Emergency Department and Ambulatory Clinics Nurse Manager. In this role, Gardiner becomes a member of the Nursing Management team and is charged with responsibility of the Emergency Department, Outpatient Department, Oncology and Dietetics. Gardiner is a native of North Caicos and has been in the nursing profession for the past 19 years. She commenced employment at InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital in 2009 and was promoted from Senior
become the manager of such an amazing, Registered Nurse Midwife to Supervisor within the Emergency Department in supportive team. Thank you to God my September 2016. source of strength, my mentors, family and friends and most of all my nurses. I Gardiner holds an Associate Degree in General Nursing, Post Graduate will strive to be an advocate for staff, patients and ensure that we continue to Diploma in Midwifery, Bachelor of Science in General Nursing and is currently in work together as a team to administer first pursuit of a Master’s degree in Health class patient care in a safe environment”. Chief of Clinical Services, Mikette Administration. The appointment is aligned with the private health care Been also extended remarks. Been said: management company’s succession plan, “The Nursing Division wishes to extend which seeks to mentor, educate and congratulations to Nurse Shantell Gardiner on reaching this important professional elevate belongers to key positions. Commenting on the milestone within her career at TCI hospital. appointment, Gardiner said: “I am truly Her loyalty, adeptness and commitment to grateful to be given this opportunity to the success of her service did not go
Shantell Gardiner unnoticed. We appreciate her hard work and dedication and look forward to her ongoing contributions and a bright and successful future in this capacity.”
• Acts as Financial Control in her absence • Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Financial Controller from time to time. EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENTS
THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS NATIONAL INSURNACE BOARD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A vacancy exists at the Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board for an Accountant at its Head Office in Grand Turk. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Turks and Caicos Islanders to fill the post. ROLE AND CORE FUNCTIONS OF JOB •Supervision of staff in the Finance & Accounts Department. • Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements. • Reconciliation of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts, which includes the various Schedules, with the General Ledger • Compilation and reconciliation of monthly investment report from all investment managers • Review and assist with the compilation of payroll data. • Ensures the reconciliation of various bank accounts. • Provision of financial support services to departmental managers across NIB. • Assistance with the preparation of annual budgets. • Ensures proper accounting and security of cash. • Ensures the completion of the Fixed Assets Register • Assisting with asset management. • Assistance with the training and the development of staff in the department. • Assisting with the development and implementation of financial management systems to protect the resources of the Board.
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification and four (4) years post qualification practicing experience. Knowledge and skills must also include the following: •Project management skills •Highly developed communications skills •Business Writing and Financial reporting skills •Computer and Information technology application for financial data management, analysis and reporting •Investigative skills •Human and financial resource management skills and team building skills •Budgeting •Development of internal control systems This position requires the frequent use of analytical reasoning and visual dexterity especially when incumbent is: •Assisting with the development of financial management systems to ensure the security of NIB’s assets. •Reconciliation of Balance sheet and Income Statement Accounts •Reviewing of Fixed Asset Register and assisting with asset management •Assist with the preparation of the budget. •Assisting with the training and development of staff in the accounting department. Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, National Insurance Board, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands to reach no later than Friday, October 25th, 2019.
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•Ensure that construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule. •Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises. •Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project. •Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers. •the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams. •Periodic inspection of construction sites. •Ensure project documents are complete. Senior Project Manager * Key Skills and Requirements: •Degree Qualified in either Civil Engineering or Building Construction. •Member of an internationally recognized construction Professional Institution. •Must have min 15 years construction experience including 5 years at Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager Level on multimillion-dollar projects. •Management experience on high quality hotel and condominium resort projects in the Caribbean (successful track record of completing projects from start (foundations) to finish (close out). •Must have excellent written and personnel communication skills together with strong reporting, commercial skills and abilities. •Ability to properly manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment •Clear verbal and written communication skills to demonstrate and convey a thorough understanding of the entire development process; •Financial acumen to provide concise status and cost reports; •Must be able to perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed •Must be able to project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking if team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project •Must be able to identify the elements of the project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims •Must be able to maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards •Develop team approach with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, etc. •Define and establish team member responsibilities, communication, and administrative procedures for the team during preconstruction phase Areas of Responsibilities: •Oversee the construction project from start to finish •Assist in preparation of Project Specific Safety Pre-Planning •Assist in preparation of Project Specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan with Commercial Asset Coordinator •Responsible for the management of: •All site operations and contractor coordination •Established QA/QC systems. •Established Site Health and Safety policy. •Close out procedures including testing, commissioning, final inspections and hand over. •Required to chair and record weekly contractor meetings. •Involved in the review and approval of contractor method statements, submittals, RFI’s and shop drawings. •Required to regularly monitor and report on construction progress against the approved schedule.
DIRECTOR OF HOUSEKEEPING Responsible for supervising activities and staff related to cleaning and servicing of residential units, restaurants, spa and public areas while exceeding the high level of standards established by Company; oversees Laundry operations. •Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff. •Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; prepares and manages assigned budget. •Oversees the selection, training, professional development and discipline of staff. •Assists in planning goals, objectives, procedures and work standards for the unit; •Ensures that all hotel rooms, public areas and spa are serviced and cleaned daily in accordance with established standards. •Ensures that function rooms are cleaned to established or exceeded standards as soon as they have been used for a fast turnaround. •Ensures that rooms are checked regularly for repairs and refurbishing, and that appropriate maintenance is performed. •Notifies the facilities department of areas needing attention in respect of maintenance. •Oversee and maintain issuance and cleaning of all hotel staff uniforms •Monitors and maintains hotel lost & found policy and procedures. •Assists with purchase and inventory of cleaning materials and linens to ensure an adequate supply at peak occupancy. •Ensures linen is within the established standard level of repair. •Ensures that staff accommodation is kept clean and in a good state of repair. •Answers Housekeeping office phone in a courteous and friendly manner. •Ensures dispatch and timely follow through of guest requests. •Ensures that services consistently meet customer specifications; responds to customer complaints/issues. •Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. Salary for this position begins at $40,000 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. DIRECTOR OF ALL INCLUSIVE SERVICES Reporting directly to the Managing Director. The position is to oversee the daily operations of the Front Office, Guests Services, Tour Operations and Diamond Club. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Starting salary $8,500.oo based on experience and qualifications. IT Administrator * Duties & Responsibilities: •Ensure that the Resort’s technology assets are functioning efficiently, effectively and are properly protected through the daily management of the IT Department and all of its resources. •Responsible for coordinating end-user support including administration, security, installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software. •Developing and maintaining documentation for operation of the computer systems and software licensing. •Make recommendation for improvements and enhancements to existing systems. •Will be available to provide after-hours error resolution for property systems as needed, including being on call. •Execution of network security, stability and survivability directives. •Managers the Capital Budget process for all system related items. •Maintain Resort’s PCI compliance status and provide quarterly reports to CFO as requested. •Plan, coordinate and execute special projects as necessary. •Interacts with Resort Executive Team, Management Team, Staff and Guests to resolve technology related issues and provide guidance on future projects. •Responsible for all data backup and restoration functions. •Maintain documentation of all systems, software and hardware. •Experience in networked computer environment. •Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language. •Knowledge of wireless (wi-fi) systems. •5 years’ experience in a hospitality environment. •Experience with set-up of CCTV cameras. •Verify daily all system interfaces. Starting salary $45,000.oo per annum not including service charge.
*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention to Danitra Clare or Karresa Gardiner, Asst. Human Resources Managers atcareers@theshoreclubtc.com , no later than end of day Friday November8th 2019. Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000
•Execute and/or coordinate all staff schedules and related activities. •Supervise the operations of all Guests’ Services Departments and Night Audit. •Management of all financial function and revenue collection. •Assist in the installation of any new software - document retention, inventory management, payroll, POS. •Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows. •Maintenance of financial ledgers and daily departmental accounting processes. •Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained. •Overseeing the Payroll process. Qualification: • 10 years’ experience in all-inclusive operations. Multi-Unit resort operations experience is preferred • Proven leadership skills with a strong ability to assess talent and build effective teams. • Hands on ability to plan, organize, prioritize and effectively manage multiple complex projects concurrently within a fast-paced and growth environment. • Proven success in collaborative leadership and working with cross-functional leadership. • Ability to create effective project management plans, timelines and organization processes. • Strong business acumen with results orientation to drive key business performance metrics. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Salary entry point is $40,000 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVERS RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for welcoming and greeting guests with a worm friendly smile, inform guest of specials and menu changes, makes suggestions and answer questions regarding food, beverages, and service; processes’ guests orders and ensures all items are prepared properly and in a timely manner, communicates with kitchen staff to ensure guest satisfaction with the food and service; prepares guest checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales tax and accepts payment. Salary commencing at $7.00 - $9.00 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 November 9th, 2019
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Board; • The administration and control of the staff of the Board; • Accounting for all monies collected, paid or invested under the Ordinance; • Contracting health service providers for the purposes of the objects of the NHIP; • Ensuring compliance by contracted health service providers with the quality standards as may be prescribed by the Minister from time to time; • Make disbursements from the Fund; and • Perform such functions as are for the time being conferred on him or her by Virtue of the Ordinance or any other law or any Regulations and as the Board or the Minister may from time to time assign.
VACANCY NOTICE Turks and Caicos Island National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) Providenciales Position Title: Chief Executive Officer, NHIB Reports to: Board of Directors and Minister of NHIB Reporting to this position: Deputy CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Internal Auditor, Legal Oficer, Human Resource Officer and AdministrativeAssistant. Location: NHIB Head Office - Providenciales Role of the NHIB The NHIB is a Statutory Body that is primarily responsible for the management of: • The medical Treatment Abroad Programme on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. • Statutory deductions from each employer and employee within the Turks and Caicos Islands for the purpose of the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP). Job Summary: The Chief Executive Officer is the chief executive of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) and, has system wide responsibility for the effective and efficient administration and day-to-day management and administration of the of NHIB in accordance with the National Health Insurance Ordinance and Regulations. Providing supervision to other professional and clerical staff. The CEO is expected to generate satisfactory results when the qualitative and quantitative output of the staff is at a high level, the expenditure of the NHIB is within the limits of the budget, and the services of the NHIP are provided to the Government and the beneficiaries in a timely and value for money basis. Key Duties and Responsibilities required to be performed effectively and efficiently:
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: This is a high-stress position based on full responsibility for the NHIB’s operations. Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding medical and administrative issues. Plans and implements programs. Establishes strong and appropriate relationships with Board, committees, staff and subscribers/clients. Develops smooth and constructive relationships with executive colleagues, outside agencies, organizations and individuals. Plans and meets deadlines. Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of executive management. Hours may be long and irregular. Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the NHIB. Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development. Qualifications and Experience: • A Master’s Degree in Health Administration/Health Financing/Health Insurance/Finance or a related field; • A minimum of ten (10) years’ on the job experience in a senior management position in insurance or health related field to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the role; • Certification in the Accounting/Finance field (such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or CGMA would be an asset). As Chief Executive Officer, this individual should demonstrate key competencies in Transformational Leadership, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Performance Management, Organizational and Behavioral Management and should possess Communication Skills at the Senior Management and Executive level. Knowledge and experience in establishing a National Heath Account would be an asset. Salary and Allowances: Salary is in the range of US$115,000.00 to $130,380.00 negotiable based on qualifications and experience. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional. Application Procedure: Interested persons are requested to submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.
Applications can be hand delivered directly or by courier, to the National Health Insurance Board, Salt Mills Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The envelope • Monitoring and administering the Plan; should be addressed to The Chairman – National Health Insurance • Monitoring and administering the Fund; Board with the words “Chief Executive Officer Position” clearly • Monitoring the collection of contributions under the NHIB marked on the front. Ordinance; • Advise the Minister on the policies relating to the health Alternatively, applications can be emailed to care needs of the beneficiaries ExecutivePositionsNHIB@gov.tc. The subject line in the email • Advise the Minister on the policies and directions should read “Chief Executive Officer Position”. concerning the use of monies of the Fund; • Establish a quality assurance programme for the functioning We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates of the Plan through monitoring of the health care service selected for an interview will be acknowledged. being provided to the beneficiaries; • Supervise and control expenditure from the Fund; Deadline Date for Applications: • Financial and operational matters; • Developing administrative and human resources The deadline for submission of applications is by close of business development manuals for approval by the Board; on Friday, November 15, 2019.on Friday, November 15, 2019. • Preparing regular financial and operational reports for the
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Our Energy Leadership MVP
FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell was on Thursday, October 17 recognized with the Energy Leadership MVP Award by the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF). All of us at FortisTCI are proud to congratulate Mr. Powell on this achievement and applaud his continued outstanding leadership of the company.
Congratulations!
2017 Winner
Allied Member of the Year
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5th Annual National Honours & Awards Ceremony 2019
hirty-five persons were awarded at the 5th Annual National Honours and Awards Ceremony held at the Honourable N.J.S. Francis Building in Grand Turk on Monday, October 14th 2019. This year’s event celebrated some of the most influential persons in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The National Honours and Awards Ceremony is where Turks and Caicos Islanders are honoured and recognized for their immeasurable service, contributions and influential achievements
to the betterment of their country. The Office of the Premier, Local Government and Community Affairs congratulated all of the 2019 Honourees. The well-deserving persons were nominated by members of their various communities to receive an honour or award from one of the six (6) categories: The Order of the Turks and Caicos Islands: Dr. Rosita Butterfield (Posthumous) and Mrs. Hope Hamilton. The Patriotic Award - ‘Cayos’ Medal:
Hon. Galmo Williams, Mr. Brian Swann and Mr. Joseph Robinson. The Meritorious Award: Rev. Samuel Goldston Williams. The Long Service Award: Hon. Royal Robinson, Hon. Lewis Astwood, Mrs. Jane Williams, Mrs. Mary Whitlean Williams, Mr. Nixon Dickenson, Mr. Terry Smith, Mrs. Jannet Walkin, Mrs. Moriah McIntosh, Mrs. Georgie Darlene Lightbourne, Ms. Alveria Duncombe, Ms. Comonseta Campbell, Mr. Elbert Edward Higgs, Mr. Cornelius Hall,
Mrs. Annal Handfield, Mrs. Odette Pearl Malcolm-Bernadine, Mrs. Lilieth Allen, Mrs. Jean Been, Mrs. Patricia Simmons, Ms. Gertrude Landy, Mr. John Richard Robinson, Ms. Edith Skippings, Mr. Samuel E. Forbes Jr., Mrs. Gloria A. Blake and Mrs. Louise Williams. The National Young Achiever’s Medal: Mr. Angelo Garland, Ms. Briann Gardiner, Ms. Caitlin Lewis, Mr. Devonte Smith and Mr. Walter Malcolm Jr.
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ENERGY TRANSFORMATION AT WORK: OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
‘Transforming Energy in the Turks and Caicos Islands’. This is the vision and commitment of our team at FortisTCI.
That’s why we take holistic approach to human resource development: recruiting top talent and equipping our people with the skills to do a first class job.
And, over the years, we have invested in, and empowered our employees to deliver on our vision, to serve the needs of our customers and contribute to the growth and development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Today, our team is leading the way on a new energy future for the Turks and Caicos Islands. With a strong spirit of innovation, we’re delivering even more energy solutions to customers.
2017 Winner
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF ISLANDER STATUS
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF ISLANDER STATUS
FIRST PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION
In accordance with section 6(1) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the following persons have made applications in 2019 for the grant of Islander Status under section 5(1)(b) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance – Tina Anne Adair Booroff, spinster, of England, United Kingdom, a British Citizen and ordinarily resident in Providenciales.
Graham John Canham, married to Jayne Peterson, father of 1 child, of Oakville Ontario, Canada, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Leeward, Providenciales.
Caridad Rodriguez Garcia DePozo, married to Julio Pozo Ortiz, of Dominican Republic, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily in Providenciales. Berlyne Gervais, married to MarckEnson Myrtil, of Cap Haitian, Haiti, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident inProvidenciales.
Luckson Louis, married to Emilienne Jean Louis, of the Cap-Haitian,Haiti, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Blue Hills, Providenciales. Samuel Michael McCleery, married to Daniela McCleery, of Herts, United Kingdom, a British Citizen and ordinarily resident in Grand Turk.
Daniela McCleery,married to Samuel McCleery, of Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Grand Turk.
Renald Julien, bachelor, of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Providenciales.
Anthonie Suprinvil, married to Preudhomme Pedro, ofCap Haitian, Haiti, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident inFive Cays, Providenciales.
Elizabeth Mary Turner, married to Nicolas Anthony Turner,mother of 3 children, of Devon, United Kingdom, a British Citizen and ordinarily resident in Cheshire Hall, Providenciales.
Amory Nieves Chesterton, bachelor, of Santa Cruz, Spain, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Turtle Cove, Providenciales.
Perla Mary Nieves Chesterton, married to Glenn Everest Chesterton, of Chicago, United States of America, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Turtle Cove, Providenciales.
Glenn Everest Chesterton, married to Perla Mary Nieves Chesterton, of Massachusetts, United States of America, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Turtle Cove, Providenciales.
Lindsey Lorraine Mensen,married to Mathew Emery, mother of 1 child,of Ontario, Canada, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Providenciales.
Jonathan Paul Flanagan, married to CindyAllison Flanagan, father of 1 child,of Easington, United Kingdom, a British Citizen and ordinarily resident in The Bight, Providenciales.
Simon Edward Michael Wood, married to Kathleen Mary Wood, of Coventry, United Kingdom, a British Citizen and ordinarily resident in Providenciales.
Liset Vianeli Pina Sanchez, spinister, mother of 3 children,of Laguna Salada, Dominican Republic, a British Overseas Territory Citizen and ordinarily resident in Providenciales.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Hip-hop’s Mally Mall pleads guilty in prostitution case Hip-hop music figure Jamal “Mally Mall” Rashid pleaded guilty Monday to operating a prostitution enterprise disguised as escort businesses, federal prosecutors and his defense attorneys said. ` Rashid, 44, faces prison time of at least one month, and up to 33 months when he is sentenced Jan. 21. His plea resolved a criminal case that became public following an FBI raid at his Las Vegas home in September 2014, U.S. Attorney Nicholas Trutanich and defense attorney David Chesnoff said. Rashid won’t have to register as a sex offender, both sides said. He pleaded guilty to one charge of using an interstate facility Hip-hop music figure Jamal “Mally Mall” Rashid to aid unlawful activity, Trutanich said in a statement. Rashid admitted resolution,” said Chesnoff, speaking that for more than a decade he for his client and Atlanta-based operated escort businesses that attorney Steven Sadow. “We’re “induced and enticed numerous pleased this matter has been women to engage in prostitution,” resolved, as the allegations date back many, many years.” Trutanich said. A California Bay Area native, In some instances, prosecutors said Rashid’s credit card Mall has worked with a variety of was used to pay airfare and other artists including Tyga, Justin Bieber, travel-related expenses for women Usher and Sean Kingston. His 2013 he featured in advertisements for collaboration with Tyga, “Molly,” prostitution on paid websites such reached No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Mall also was featured in as Backpage and Eros. “We think this is a just the VH1 reality TV series “Love and
Snoop Dogg to promote Israeli pot-growing machine
Hip Hop Hollywood.” At the same time the FBI served warrants at his millionplus-dollar home southeast of the Las Vegas Strip, agents raided his business, Las Vegas Concierge VS1, just off the Strip. A little more than two years later, in May 2016, a fire damaged the home and left an exotic pet wildcat called a caracal dead. The species is native to Africa, the Middle East and India, and can grow to about 40 pounds (18 kilograms).
Wade signs sports and entertainment deal with WarnerMedia
Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade is getting into the media business. Wade will be a regular analyst for TNT’s studio coverage of the NBA on Tuesday nights alongside former Miami Heat teammate Shaquille O’Neal and Candace Parker this season. His agreement with WarnerMedia also includes other projects covering sports, lifestyles and entertainment across the company’s various platforms. The three-time NBA champion will also help Turner Sports and CBS Sports cover college basketball’s Final Four. Wade says he looks forward “to connecting with my fans in this new role and bringing my own perspective to the game I love.” Part of Wade’s agreement with WarnerMedia calls for his production company, 59th & Prairie Entertainment, to enter into a development deal for new undisclosed projects.
Nicki Minaj indicates she’s now a married woman
Onika Maraj-Petty and husband Kenneth Petty
Snoop Dog smiles at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta An Israeli start-up that promotes homegrown marijuana says it has signed on American rapper Snoop Dogg as a brand ambassador. Snoop, an outspoken advocate of marijuana use, will promote Seedo’s small refrigerator-like machine that grows plants with the help of artificial intelligence. The self-contained “grow box” regulates temperature, light, carbon dioxide and minerals and is monitored by an application. The company says its box can grow a variety of plants and herbs, though much of its advertising has focused on the marijuana market. In a statement released by Seedo on Tuesday, Snoop said that promoting a product that enables people to grow plants in unused urban spaces “is something I’m all the way down with.” Snoop started his own line of marijuana products, Leafs by Snoop, in 2015.
Ms. Minaj wants you to know she’s now officially Mrs. Petty. Minaj — who has dated Kenneth Petty for about a year — seems to confirm her marriage with a video on Instagram on Monday that shows off Mr. and Mrs. coffee mugs and bride and groom hats.
The rapper also changed her Twitter name to Mrs. Petty. Her caption read: “Onika Tanya MarajPetty 10-21-19.” Minaj’s real name is Onika Maraj. She did not offer additional information. The couple first dated as teenagers and reunited last year.
She announced plans over the summer to wed. She has come to his defense after it was revealed Petty has spent time in prison for manslaughter and is a registered sex offender for an attempted rape of a teenager. This is the first marriage for both.
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HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE Doctors warn women not to use toothpaste to ‘tighten their vaginas’ From vaginal steaming He even went as far as to labiaplasty, some women are saying that using the dental willing to go to extremes to attain product on the vagina could leave the “perfect” vagina. women infertile. And just when you think Yusuf reportedly told you’ve heard it all, another bizarre the News Agency of Nigeria: DIY method emerges. “Toothpaste is caustic and too Some women now are abrasive for a sensitive body part apparently using toothpaste in an like the vagina and can destroy the attempt to try and tighten their organisms meant to protect the vaginas. vagina from possible infections. Unsurprisingly, doctors are “When the vagina can no warning them it’s a really bad idea longer protect itself, the body is and could do some nasty damage. prone to infections which could Vanessa Mackay, later destroy the tubes and block consultant gynecologist and the chances of getting pregnant.” spokesperson for the Royal College He urged women not to be of Obstetricians and Gynecologists “body-shamed” by their partners said: “It is a myth that toothpaste and to be confident in their own will tighten the vagina. skin. “Putting toothpaste into Instead, Yusuf said there the vagina, or on the vulva, would are other exercises or practices not only be uncomfortable but it that women can try out to slowly could also cause serious damage tighten the vagina. and disrupt the natural flora of the “Kegel exercises and yoga vagina leading to the potential for exercise are part of the exercises that infections like bacterial vaginosis can make the vagina tight without and thrush.” engaging in harmful practices,’’ Some kinds of toothpaste Yusuf said. contain small particles that could Mackay also recommends also cause painful microabrasions pelvic floor exercises for women to the vaginal walls. who are concerned about the Oluwole Yusuf, a medical tightness of the vagina. doctor in Nigeria, said he had seen “There are various different a “recent obsession” in women ways in which women can carry resorting to using toothpaste to out pelvic floor exercises but the tighten up down below. easiest is to sit or stand comfortably
with knees slightly apart and then engage and draw up the pelvic floor muscles as if trying to avoid passing urine or flatus,” she said. “To check that the correct muscles are being exercised, women can place a finger or thumb into the vagina and squeeze the pelvic floor muscles at the same time, they should feel a gentle squeeze as the muscles contract. “Women can build up the strength of their pelvic floor muscles by doing ten slow contractions and holding them for about 10 seconds each. “The length of time can be increased gradually and the slow contractions can then be followed by a set of quick contractions. This process should be carried out three or four times a day. “In some women, however, vaginal laxity may be due to pelvic organ prolapse, in which case it may be appropriate to be referred to a gynecologist for an expert opinion.” The potentially dangerous trend comes after reports that men were rubbing toothpaste on their penises to last longer in bed. Experts also warned that doing so could lead to severe damage and causing painful burns down below.
Movement during class improves students’ academic abilities When academic classes include physical activity, like squats or running in place, students do better on tests, a new study suggests. The idea of intertwining academic learning with physical activity has come about as more and more schools have cut back on physical education (PE), the researchers explain in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Teachers say “time is the main barrier to physical education,” said coauthor Emma Norris of the Centre for Behavior Change at University College London. “Teachers would like to give pupils active time in breaks and PE but academic priorities and targets often mean active time is removed.” One workaround is to add physical activity to regular lessons, Norris said in an email. “Active lessons allow teachers to maintain academic time whilst also providing children with an outlet for activity,” she added. Still, Norris said, a “combination of activity is the best solution, including active lessons, breaks, PE and opportunities before and after school.” To analyze the impact of physical activity during lessons on academic achievement, Norris and colleagues reviewed the medical literature looking for studies on the topic. They settled on 42 studies, 37 of which were used for analyses combining data from multiple studies. Overall, the new study included information on 12,663 students, mostly in grade school or preschool. Nearly half the studies were from the U.S., seven were conducted in Australia, five in the U.K., four in the Netherlands and one each in China, Croatia, Ireland, Israel, Portugal and Sweden. Active lessons were linked with better test scores, but in general they did not lead to higher levels of overall activity or improvements in BMI. The researchers suspect students might have compensated for active lessons by being less active the rest of the day.
Breastfeeding tied to lower risk of diabetes, high blood pressure Women who breastfeed may burns a lot of calories and helps reverse be less likely to develop diabetes and metabolic problems that can develop high blood pressure, a research review during pregnancy like higher cholesterol, more fats circulating in the blood, and suggests. Investigators examined data a diminished ability to process sugars, from four previous studies looking at said Dr. Haitham Ahmed, senior author the connection between lactation and of the study and chair of cardiology at diabetes in a total of about 206,000 AdvantageCare Physicians in Brooklyn, women. They also analyzed data from New York. “In many ways it can be a five previous studies on the link between lactation and high blood pressure in a reset to the adverse metabolic profile total of about 255,000 women. in pregnancy,” Ahmed said by email. Overall, mothers who breastfed “Many women are not able to breastfeed, for more than 12 months were 30% less but for those who are, that may be an likely to develop diabetes and 13% less excellent way to improve long term likely to develop high blood pressure cardiovascular and metabolic health of than women who didn’t nurse babies new mothers.” that long. Pediatricians recommend that This may be because breastfeeding mothers exclusively breastfeed infants
until they’re at least six months old and continue to nurse for at least one year as they introduce some foods because it can reduce babies’ risk of ear and respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome, allergies, obesity and diabetes. For mothers, breastfeeding for at least one year has been linked to a lower risk of depression, obesity, and certain cancers. In the current study, breastfeeding appeared to have a protective affect against high blood pressure and diabetes even after researchers accounted for other factors that can impact the risk of developing these conditions like obesity, smoking, and family medical history. One drawback of the analysis
is that none of the smaller studies were gold-standard controlled trials, so they couldn’t prove that breastfeeding protects against diabetes or high blood pressure. Researchers also didn’t look at other factors that may impact women’s health after pregnancy including the total number of births they have, race, age, or pregnancy complications, said Erica Gunderson, a researcher in cardiovascular and metabolic conditions at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. The study focused primarily on older women in populations with high levels of breastfeeding, and results might be different for other populations, Gunderson, who wasn’t involved in the study, said by email.
Doctors still need to tell parents about safe infant sleep practices Parents are more likely to follow safe infant sleep practices when doctors tell them clearly what to do and what to avoid, to minimize the chances of babies getting injured or dying during the night, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers survey responses from more than 34,000 mothers on how often they followed four essential practices: placing infants to sleep on their back; putting babies to bed in a crib or other safe sleep surface; room sharing without bed sharing; and keeping soft objects and loose bedding away from sleeping babies. Overall, 78% of mothers put babies to sleep on their backs, but just 57% kept babies in their room without
sharing a bed with them. Only 42% of mothers avoided giving babies stuffed animals, pillows and other soft bedding, while just 32% used cribs or other safe sleep surfaces. When mothers had been instructed on safe sleep practices by doctors, however, they were 12% to 28% more likely to put babies to bed in the safest ways, researchers report in Pediatrics. “Placing infants to sleep on their stomach is the most widely known risk factor for sleep-related deaths, but there are other sleep-related risks that parents need to be aware of such as side sleeping, sleeping with blankets, pillows, or other soft objects, and sleeping on shared surfaces like adult
beds and couches,” said Ashley Hirai, But it remains a leading cause of infant lead author of the study and a senior mortality, according to the American scientist at the Health Resources and Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Services Administration in Rockville, In the current study, demographic factors like age, race, Maryland. “The safest place for babies income or education levels appeared to to sleep is on their backs, on separate explain some variation - about 5 to 10 firm sleep surfaces (crib, bassinet, or percentage points - in the proportion Pack ‘n Play) without any soft bedding of mothers who said doctors told them (blankets, pillows, or bumper pads) about safe sleep practices. But demographics explained and in the same room as caregivers,” Hirai said by email. more of the variation - about 10 to Sudden Infant Death 20 percentage points - in how often Syndrome (SIDS) has become much mothers followed the advice. less common in recent decades as ` The survey questions didn’t doctors have urged parents to put distinguish routine habits that led to infants to sleep on their backs without unsafe infant sleep from occasional or blankets or other soft bedding and accidental unsafe practices. toys that could pose a suffocation risk.
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4.1 Identify new tourism products based on market and consumer research; maintain and enhance existing tourism products in keeping with the Board of Tourism’s annual product development plan. 4.2 Develop materials to promote the various tourism products in the TCI 4.3 Liaise with the Board, Government Departments, Nongovernmental Organizations, the Private Sector and other relevant entities to execute Product Development plans and activities.
TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD
DIRECTOR OF TOURISM A rewarding career opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board, in the post of Director of Tourism. This position is based on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The successful candidate will have direct responsibly to ensure that the Turks and Caicos Islands is promoted as a premier destination globally. These promotions are to be carried out in conjunction with the TCI Board of Tourism’s Strategic Plan. The Tourist Board is responsible for stimulating economic development and providing promotional direction and branding for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The primary objective of the Director of Tourism is to provide excellent quality leadership and executive direction in the following key areas: • Strategic Positioning and Direction • Destination Marketing • Promotions and Public Relations • Product Development • Fiscal Responsibility Responsibilities 1. Strategic Positioning and Direction 1.1 Develop and implement the TCI Board of Tourism’s Strategic Marketing Plan with an aim at increasing local and overseas investment and leisure and corporate travel to the TCI. 1.2 Manage the activities of the TCI Board of Tourism through excellent leadership. Position the TCI Board of Tourism as the leading promotional body in the area. Develop and maintain the high quality of TCI’s tourism products and services. 1.3 Execute a leadership role for hospitality and tourism industry with respect to destination marketing, and other core activities of the Board of Tourism. 1.4 Promote an excellent public image and draw awareness to TCI’s tourism assets, programs, events, cultural, community and tourism resources. 1.5 Oversee the development of annual advertising plans, creative messaging, and media buys. 1.6 Direct the collection of market research and statistical data, and general visitor information; ensure distribution of market research and statistical data to relevant sources. 1.7 Work closely with all tourism stakeholders to facilitate the expansion of tourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands. 2. Destination Marketing 2.1 Market TCI as a tourism destination to stimulate economic development; attend consumer and trade shows; oversee familiarization trips, site visits and sales missions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. 2.2 Build and maintain positive working relationships with Tourism Stakeholders, Government Agencies, and Community Groups; enhance Belonger participation and ownership in the tourism industry. 2.3 Oversee the development and distribution of brochures, marketing, advertising and other collateral materials. 3. Promotions and Public Relations 3.1 Promote TCI as a tourism destination that is the sought after destination in the region. 3.2 Ensure that collateral materials are appropriately created and distributed to provide the most positive image of TCI tourism. 3.3 Increase the visibility of the TCI in the media and through public relations with timely placed articles through sought after publications to ensure that a continued relationship and goodwill is in the marketplace, at all times. 4. Product Development
5. Fiscal Responsibility 5.1 Develop and manage annual budget of the organization, operating within established budgetary guidelines as set forth by the Board of Directors. 5.2 Provide monthly/quarterly/annual reports on tourism activities to the Board, and keep the Board updated and informed on matters of relevance. 5.3 Prepare annual reports and make presentations on the economic impact of tourism within the Turks and Caicos Islands. 5.4 Identify sources of financing for marketing, product development, training and other core activities of the organization. 6. Other 6.1 Comply with the policies, procedures and guidelines of the TCI Tourist Board. 6.2 Perform other duties as directed by the Chairman of the Board. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • A Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the travel/tourism industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Five or more years’ experience managing staff in a public sector environment with tourism management experience. • Management experience with ability to supervise others. • Ability to represent the Board of Tourism at the highest levels of interaction. • Considerable knowledge of TCI’s tourism products and services, with the ability to administer all aspects of tourism programs. • Knowledge, skill and ability to develop and implement marketing and strategic plans. • Ability to maintain effective relationships with the Board of Directors as well as local and international tourism sector stakeholders and partners in the public and private sector. • Ability to develop, coordinate and evaluate travel and tourism promotional activities. • Proficiency in MS Office software, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation. • Excellent social and interpersonal skills. • Good health and high energy level. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Self-managed in a results driven environment. • A dynamic work environment. • Interface with relevant government ministries and departments and tourism private sector entities. • Ability to travel extensively, and at short notice. • Goal accomplishment within an environment of change and flux. • Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends and holidays. SALARY: Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For consideration please submit the following documents to chairman@turksandcaicostourism.com or submit to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: • Cover Letter • Current Resume • Two (2) reference letters • Current Police Record • Resident Status Only persons shortlisted for an interview will be contacted in this regard APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30th, 2019
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Ashwood L. Forbes
Location: #9 Grace Bay Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Store Clerk Duties: Responsible for obtaining or receiving merchandise, totaling bills, accepting payments and making change for customers in retail store Wages: $8/hr To work 6 days a week Please Contact: (649) 331-4175 This position is currently held by a Work permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #603648
Ashwood L. Forbes Location: #9 Grace Bay Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Store Clerk. Duties: Responsible for obtaining or receiving merchandise, totaling bills, accepting payments and making change for customers in retail store. Wages: $8/hr. To work 6 days a week Please Contact: (649) 331-4175 This position is currently held by a Work permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Marsha Lewis
Location: 28 Fellowship Close, Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Maintenance man Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance To work 5 days a week Salary is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 243-3197 This position is currently held by a Work permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board #603666
WAKE TO WAKE Location: Kira Isles, Leeward, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a WAKESPORTS INSTRUCTOR •Applicant must hold a wake-related instructors certification •CPR & First Aid trained •Applicant must provide proof of competency operating watercraft & wakeboats •Duties: Instructing wakeboarding, wakesurfing & waterskiing whilst ensuring guests’ safety on/off the water. Maintain inboard wakeboat and help build TCI as a wakesports destination Salary: $2,000 This position is new Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of resume to labour board or contact us directly 242 9253 or email info@waketowake.tc #603655
L P Contractor
Location: Complex Center, Leeward Highway Unit #2, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands I seeking two (9) Masons - $9.50 per hour Duties: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials Is seeking one (1) Electrical Technician - $ 10.00 per hour Duties: Install, maintain and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems To work 6 days a week These positions are all new Please Contact: 346-3122 or 345-8326 BELONGERS NEED APPLY Interested Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
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Island Steel Fabrication
Twanz Construction
Location: South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking four (4) Labourers - $7.00 per hour Duties: Cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Is seeking One (1) Carpenter - $12.00 per hour Duties: Install structures and fixtures such as windows and molding. Measure, cut or shape wood, plastic and other materials Is seeking one (1) Mason - $10.00 per hour Duties: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials Applicants must be able to work 5 days a week Please Contact: 243-1051 Five of these positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders, One of the Labourer position is new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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Palm Ventures Ltd.
Location: South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Labourer Salary is $6.50 per hour Contact: Deluxe Training and Employment Services Tel. 946-8018 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc Work Permit Renewal Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Location: Leeward, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Labourer Salary is $6.50 per hour Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8018 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc Work Permit Renewal Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Adrian Williams
W & F Variety Store
Location: Leeward Palms, #57 Palms Well, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties: Include but limited to general cleaning and maintaining a family home, Laundry Must be able to speak English Salary is $6.25 per hour Must be able to work 5 days a week Please Contact: 231-3276 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
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Location: Five Cays Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Store Clerk Duties: Responsible for obtaining or receiving merchandise, totaling bills, accepting payments and making change for customers in retail store Salary $6.25 Please Contact: 242- 6980 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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Leonza Been
Sammuel Emanuel Hall
Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking 1 labour, 1 Domestic Worker Domestic worker Duties: Must be able to do general household cleaning, honest and hardworking Salary is $6.25 per hour Must be able to work Labour duties: Cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines 5 days per week Please Contact: 246-0869 New positions Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Location: Kew North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Island Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties: Include but limited to general cleaning and maintaining a family home, Laundry To work 5 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-0836 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
Daline Lightbourne
Nadjet Hamou Bellavoix
Seeks to employ a female Domestic worker Duties include household maintenance Salary $6.50 per hour Belonger Application welcomed Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com
Domestic Worker WANTED In Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Duties: Duties: Include but limited to general cleaning and maintaining a family home, Laundry Salary is $6.25 per hour To work 6 days per week Please Contact: 344-4730 This position is currently being held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Gibson Design Built Location: Prospect 10, Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Plumber Duties Include: Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids Must be able to work 5 days a week Salary is $10.00 per hour Please Contact: 243-4350 This position is new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #603659
Air and Sea Agency Location: Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Warehouse Labourers Truck Drivers Salary ranges $7.25 – $12.50 per hour Contact: Deluxe Training and Employment Services Tel. 946-8018 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc Work Permit Renewals Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Carmalla Bain Location: Leeward, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Labourer Duties: Cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Salary is $6.25 per hour Contact: 247- 8989 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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Irene Butterfield
Location: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Domestic worker To take care of elderly male Must be able to read and write English Language, honest and trustworthy To work 5 days a week Salary $250.00 a week Please Contact 231-1955 This position is held by a work permit holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should send copies of their application to Labour Board #603652
A & J TRUCKING Location: 40 Uncle John’s Way, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is in need of Dump Trailer Driver & (2) Waste Collector Is seeking (1) Labourer - $6.25 per hour Is seeking (1) Mechanic - $400.00 per week •Driver must have at least 5 years experience in driving 24ft-30ft Dump Trailer Salary is $10.00 per hour •Waste Collector must be willing to work on garbage trucks, cleaning garbage from roadsides and various districts in Providenciales. Salary is $250.00 per week Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Labour Board and contact: Julie Smith Telephone # 231-0032 anytime These position are currently held by Work Permit Holders
Marika Belamour Location: South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Domestic Worker To care for a new born infant may include, cooking, cleaning and other duties Salary is $250.00 per week To work 6 days a week Please contact: 345-8784 This position is new Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islands should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
ISLAND VIBES TOURS
Location: Turtle Cove Landing, Shop #17, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands SEEKS Tow Inboard and Outboard Engine Mechanics Duties: repair engines, repair all electrical problems and have some knowledge of fiberglass work To work 6 days a week and must be on call Must have at least 5- 10 years experience Salary $7.50 per hour Please Contact 231-8423 One of these positions is new and the other is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board #603661
ISLAND VIBES TOURS Location: Turtle Cove Landing, Shop #17, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Fleet Captain Duties: Must have good people skills, very knowledgeable of the craft, CPR and first ad certified and must have a current boat captain license and SCW certified To work 6 days a week and must be on call Salary: $7.50 per hour Please Contact 231-8423 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board #603661
Althea Requel Basden Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work on the Island of South Caicos Applicant must be able to clean, dust, wash and iron Must be able to work from Tuesday to Fridays weekly Pay is $6.25 hr. 4hrs daily Please Contact 243-1275 This job is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Alice Kitchen
Shining Finish
Location: #121, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Island s Is seeking a Kitchen Helper Duties may include: Sweeping and mopping floors, and perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff To work 6 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-1608 This position is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Labour Board
Location: Long Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Painter/ Plasterer Duties: Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes Salary is $10.00 per hour Please Contact: 241-9700 Must be able to work Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday 7:00am to 12 noon This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board #603671
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JetBlue Airways Pulls Back to Regroup on Latin America and Caribbean Strategy
JetBlue Airways is pruning its Latin America network, cutting flights to Mexico City and reshaping its Caribbean operation so it can improve profitability amid “a series of unique headwinds,” executives said Tuesday on their third quarter earnings call. JetBlue will leave Mexico City in early January, three years after it fought to gain prime slots when Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico were forced to give them up to win antitrust immunity. JetBlue, which had been flying from Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, added Boston and New York in late 2018, hoping to attract business and leisure customers from two key Northeast hubs. But it hasn’t worked as planned, so the airline will withdraw to “ensure that we’re protecting our margins,” President Joanna Geraghty said. Southwest Airlines, which also opportunistically picked up Mexico City slots earlier this decade, pulled out in March for similar reasons. JetBlue won’t be taking such drastic action elsewhere in Latin America or the Caribbean, but other markets in the region lagged in the third quarter because of “demand and competitive capacity challenges,” Geraghty said. She promised “quick action” to improve poorly performing routes. The regional weakness was obvious in JetBlue’s third quarter results. Overall revenue per available seat mile, or unit revenue, decreased 0.9 percent, year-over-year, even though domestic
unit revenue increased by 3 percent. However, unit revenues in Latin America and the Caribbean fell in the “high single digits,” Geraghty said. ` Overall, JetBlue reported net income of $187 million on revenues of almost $2.1 billion. MOVING CAPACITY AROUND
To improve profitability in Latin America and the Caribbean, JetBlue will make “ongoing capacity adjustments,” Geraghty said. But she said the airline is “bullish long-term,” telling investors the region long has produced strong margins. “We’ve had a long history operating in this region and it’s a region where there are normal puts and takes,” she said. “This year, we’ve obviously seen a bit more pressure, but based on our experience, this is temporary in nature and it will move.” JetBlue likely will make tactical swaps, moving capacity to countries where demand is highest. Often, Geraghty said, East Coast vacationers avoid one country because of news reports and decide to visit another. “As we look at the Caribbean, it is an area where we have the ability to redeploy capacity into different markets, and we’ve done that in Punta Cana,” she said. “Customers will continue to travel to the Caribbean region for vacations, and they will just go to other islands.” While some shorter Caribbean routes are under pressure, Geraghty said
CDB, Canada support energy stakeholders’ push for resiliency solutions Finding innovative ways to spur investment in making electricity infrastructure climate resilient took centre-stage recently as Caribbean energy stakeholders participated in the Island Resiliency Action Challenge. The event was part of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum 2019 (CREF) which was held in Miami, Florida and which was co-sponsored by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) with the support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Support to the Energy Sector in the Caribbean Fund. The reality of the intense hurricanes which the Region has faced in recent years loomed large as participants brainstormed resilience-building solutions. The focus was on overcoming barriers to building climate resilient power systems. “Extreme weather events linked to climate change are becoming the new normal” CDB Vice-President, Operations, Monica La Bennett informed participants as she opened the session. She cautioned that, “incorporating resilience features into all infrastructure projects is no longer an option, but a necessity.” The cost of doing just that occupied the minds of the participants as they presented
strategies to improve resilience, and mobilise financing for climate resilient electricity infrastructure cost effectively to enhance export competitiveness. The winning proposal for a regional blended finance instrument incorporating equity, impact investment, mezzanine and debt as well as a risk mitigation window, will be worked on, over the next year, by a task force selected from the winning team. La Bennett also urged the gathering to consider ways of using digital technology to support resilience building and to encourage private sector involvement in generating and implementing innovative resilience building solutions. “There may be opportunities for more indigenous resilience solutions, which could also possibly engage private practitioners/small businesses, our universities and research centres. This could potentially enhance business opportunities and growth while improving resilience,” said La Bennett. CREF is the largest gathering of the Caribbean’s energy market. Over 500 representatives from governments, utilities, multilateral institutions, renewable energy firms and academia are attending this year’s event.
the airline continues to thrive with longer routes into South America to airports in Ecuador, Colombia and Guyana. JetBlue likely will expand in South America once it receives more of Airbus’ newest narrow-body jet, the Airbus A321neo, a longer-range airplane than others in its fleet. But Airbus has struggled to deliver the jet, and JetBlue has received just two. The airline expects to have six by year-end, seven fewer than planned. JetBlue is optimistic Airbus can catch up next year, Chief Financial Officer Steve Priest said. “We continue to work through the delays with Airbus and have discussions with them,” he said. AIRCRAFT SHORTAGE
Since it is short of aircraft, JetBlue has been scheduling flights at less desirable times for customers, so it can get the most out of its fleet. Often, though, airlines struggle to command high prices when they fly early in the morning or late at night. “We shifted flights to off-peak periods,” Geraghty said. “This has come with some pressure on the quality of flown scheduled. We anticipate these headwinds to be temporary, given our current expectation for Neo deliveries in 2020.” The Mexico City cuts should free up aircraft for more profitable day-time flights, said Scott Laurence,
head of revenue and planning. Next year, JetBlue expects to deploy them on transcontinental routes that do not have Mint, the airline’s business class, as well as on flights from the Northeast to Florida. JeBlue also will use the aircraft to add flights from the Northeast to the Caribbean during high-demand periods, he said. EUROPE UPDATE
JetBlue expects to use a longrange version of the A321neo in its first foray to Europe, with the airline still planning to expand to London in 2021. Before that happens, JetBlue must secure ETOPS authority, proving to the Federal Aviation Administration it is capable of operating long overwater flights. It is a complicated process, though most established airlines like JetBlue have the wherewithal to win approval. At JetBlue, it will be an 18-month to two-year process, Geraghty said. “The work is well underway,” she said. “We’ve got an external party that’s supporting us that has done it before. We’re confident we’ll move through the process as outlined by the regulations.” The airline still has not decided which London-area airport it expects to serve, she added.
Opposition leader says PM’s 40-month globetrotting hasn’t benefited Saint Lucians
Pierre (left) claims that PM Chastanet’s trips have been mostly unproductive Leader of the opposition Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) Philip J. Pierre has again taken issue with the overseas trips of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, claiming that those “frequent flier miles” have yet to bear fruit for Saint Lucia. Addressing the SLP’s open session of the Conference of Delegates on Sunday, Pierre said after 40 months of “globetrotting” Chastanet “has not negotiated one new bilateral agreement or opened up a single new market for Saint Lucian goods”. “Our foreign policy is premised on frequent flier miles to London and Zurich,” Pierre said. An SLP government will ensure that every overseas trip will be designed to build partnerships and benefit Saint Lucians, Pierre said. “We will seek to create new trade deals and funding support with foreign countries. We will appoint experienced trade ambassadors to existing and new trading partner nations,” he said. The prime minister, who is chairman of CARICOM and also served as chairman of the OECS, has constantly come under criticism for his trips
overseas. However, he and his ministers have always defended those travels. Meanwhile, Pierre promised that an SLP government’s foreign policy will be more productive. He said: “We will rebuild our international reputation by ensuring a foreign relations agenda that fits the reality of our time and based on the fundamental principles of mutual respect, strategic interest, noninterference in the internal affairs of countries and for the ultimate benefit for the people of Saint Lucia. We will work tirelessly to secure market access, technological exchange and support for human resource development. We recognize that whilst looking north to the developed countries of this hemisphere has resulted in tremendous support for Saint Lucia the time has come for us to expand south/south cooperation as a deliberate strategy to strengthening foreign and international relations. A Labour Party government will spare no effort to allocate resources, which would stimulate partnerships with net gains for our people.”
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New political party in Guyana
The official launch of The Citizenship Initiative A new political party, promising campaign financing legislation, was launched here as Guyana prepares to hold fresh regional and general election on March 2 next year. The Citizenship Initiative (CI), which has also indicated that it has no intention of joining with either the People’s National Congress (PNC), which is part of the ruling coalition administration and the main opposition People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), said it intends to change the way issues related to politics are addressed in Guyana. “Our key platform has to do with leverage in parliament. Now to answer the question of coalition, let me say very explicitly now: Our message is that this adversarial politics by the two giants continues to be the primary burden for the development of Guyana. “Coalition is not an option…You can’t say that you have goals that you want to attain, you change the status quo and then join the status quo,” said the party’s executive member, Ruel Johnson. Apart from Johnson, who is the government’s cultural advisor, the other founding members are web developer Shaz Ally, the managing director of a private school, Alphonso de Armas, educator Ronda Ann Lam and business executive, Yonnick David. Ally said Guyana has been looking to find its way since it gained independence in 1966 but has instead found itself marred by ethnic divisions, limited opportunities and questionable leadership. He said Guyana has put power in the arms of two major political parties who have been in control for over 50 years while many of the country’s struggles and problems remain. He said the new party is focused on chartering a better course for all of Guyana and its members would be representative of the entire society. Johnson said Citizenship Initiative, whose symbol is a scale balancing two water lilies, will contest the upcoming elections and if successful, would be pushing for constitutional reform as a priority. He said the party is also focused now on naming Presidential and Prime Ministerial candidates and will address that issue as it rolls out its plans and programmes. President David Granger named the election date after Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo was successful in tabling a motion of no confidence in his coalition administration last December. The PPP had been pushing for an early poll, but the head of state said he would have only announced the date when the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM0 had indicated to him that it was prepared to conduct the elections.
Royal Caribbean predicts 50 per cent rise in cruise passenger arrivals by 2030 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Royal Caribbean International is predicting that its Caribbean cruise tourism business will grow by 50 per cent by 2030, with overall economic benefit of cruise reaching $6 billion. President and chief executive officer, Michael Bayley, told a recent Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) outlook forum that with the region continuing to grow in popularity among cruisers – eight of the top 10 cruise destinations worldwide are in the Caribbean, he said – now is the time prepare for further increases in cruise passenger numbers. “The Caribbean was, is, will always be, the number one cruise destination in the world,” Bayley told the gathering of ministers, chief executives, policymakers and other senior Caribbean tourism professionals at the gathering in Antigua and Barbuda. “There are considerations that we need to take into account in terms of some of the destinations’ ability to absorb the growth that is coming - in some places the growth is perhaps already at a critical
mass - but we need to find a way to accommodate the growth that is inevitably coming to cruise tourism in the Caribbean,” he stressed. The Royal Caribbean CEO noted the success of the cruise line’s recent US$250 million private island destination experience in the Bahamas known as Perfect Day® at CocoCay®, saying it’s a perfect example of collaboration that benefits both the destination and the cruise line. Perfect Day at CocoCay is a unique stop on what was once called Little Stirrup Cay, but is now a privately owned island destination by Royal Caribbean, and a tropical paradise for cruisers. It offers a number of attractions, including a record-setting water slide – the tallest in the region - and a massive wave pool described by the cruise line as the largest freshwater pool in the Bahamas. “Once we put this product into the market in the US and globally, our phones went crazy. The demand we have seen for our ships and our products that go to CocoCay has been amazing,” said
Bayley. “There is a lot of demand for these products and if we can figure out how to collaborate together to create these experiences, they don’t always have to have this shape and form, they can be other types of experiences”. “As we evolve in terms of our ship design and experiences and what we are creating for our customers we really believe there is a huge opportunity to take all that knowledge...and transfer it into the destinations in a very meaningful way,” he added. The Caribbean tourism outlook forum was the first organised by the CTO as a platform for discussion between member governments and leaders from the tourism industry that generate business to the region. It was attended by ministers and commissioners of tourism, directors of tourism, chief executives of destination management organisations, permanent secretaries, advisors and specialists and technical officers from 12 member countries.
Two hitmen offered US$2 million to assassinate Trinidad PM in 2014 In 2014, leading up to the 2015 general elections, two hitmen were offered US$2 million to assassinate the opposition leader – Dr Keith Rowley. On Friday night, Rowley – the Prime Minister – revealed the plot to PNM supporters during a post-budget political meeting at Piggott Corner, Belmont. Police sources confirmed the report, and disclosed the offer to the hitmen, adding Rowley was not the only target at the time. Two senior PNM campaign managers, one a current government minister, was also on the hit list. There was no information on how much the lives of the two others were valued by those who wanted them dead. Rowley first made this claims back in 2015 at the PNM’s general election campaign launch at Market Square, Scarborough and linked the plot to the government of the day – the People’s Partnership coalition led by the UNC. His comments were: “I said on a platform in Trinidad a few months ago, for the first time in my career of over 30 years, I feared for my personal safety. Lo and behold, as I am speaking to you now, I am surrounded by people who you pay to protect me from people who will have me killed. First time in TT, the opposition leader is under attack from the government, and when I am not under attack from their friends who they hire to kill me, I am under attack from their friends who they hire to lie about me.” Addressing the lies then, Rowley said the mother of one of his son’s prior to his marriage was approached and offered money to swear to an affidavit that he had raped her and their son was born out of the rape. On Friday, in attempt to dismiss criticism of his renewed allegations before they arose, Rowley reminded the crowd that in 1995, attorney general Selwyn Richardson was killed outside his Cascade home – the murder remains unsolved.
Dr Keith Rowley “They were so desperate to remove me from the line up in 2015 (general election) that on two occasions they hired a killer to kill me. The first killer refused and went and told a government official. The government official came and told us. We told the police. While dealing with that, they went and found another person. He too refused. There is honour among thieves in this country. It appears as though there is honour among killers too,” he said. Rowley also revealed a recent plot to murder Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi. “That is why one of the first meetings I had… in Whitehall was to determine how to protect the Attorney General because persons are paid money to kill him…I tell you this not because I’m being irresponsible, it’s because I want you to know. You can’t say you don’t know. I want you to know because I am the chairman of the National Security Council.” Rowley alleged that it was his stance against corruption that fuelled the plot against him. A criminologist, who asked not to be named, said the murder of an
opposition leader could alter the political landscape. “Many people will think that there is no use in that (killing an opposition leader) but if you have a keen sense of a shift in political regime, and there are some things that you may no longer be able to do, crime wise, of course, that you suspect this incoming person will stop, then it is logical for such a person to be removed, in whatever way possible,” said the source. Al-Rawi, who was not present at the meeting, told Sunday Newsday via WhatsApp that the threat on his life is real. He said: “I can confirm the truth of the PM’s statements – law enforcement agencies uncovered and have been dealing with the death threats against me – I’d prefer however not to say anything further on the matter.” Police Commissioner Gary Griffith said also confirmed Al-Rawi and Rowley’s lives were at risk and the necessary precautions were taken to protect them. He received “a few months ago”, the report of the threat against Al-Rawi. Griffith said when he was he was national security minister, in 2014, he received information on a plot to kill Rowley and increased Special Branch security around him. Responding to the claims, Opposition MP Dr Roodal Moonilal yesterday said while he is concerned about threats made against anyone, he believes the PM was “spinning away like (bowler) Sunil Narine” as he attempted to deflect from the sale of the Petrotrin refinery to the Oilfield Workers Trade Union. Moonilal said no one should politicise murder threats and the matter should have been dealt with privately, not as a way to garner sympathy or anger from supporters. “It is unbecoming, irresponsible and reckless,” Moonilal said adding that the PM “under the cover of darkness” made scandalous statements.
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‘Buddy’ agrees To $94m
` Buddy Hield concluded his contract negotiations with the Sacramento Kings and reached the most lucrative deal ever signed by any Bahamian athlete. The fourth-year guard agreed to a four-year, $94 million contract extension, according the ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Loaded with bonuses, the deal includes $86 million in base guaranteed money and the remainder based on performance-based incentives. The first stage of incentives Hield has to reach for the $8 million dollar bonus have been described as “exceedingly reachable” (finish in the top 10 in the league in three-point percentage). Other season benchmarks could see the deal reach as much as $106 million over the course of the four years. “Agent Brandon Rosenthal of Landmark Sports and Kings general manager Vlade Divac finalised details on the rookie-scale extension late into Sunday night in Sacramento, just hours
ahead of the 6pm ET Monday deadline for players from the draft class of 2016 to complete a deal,” Wojnarowski said. Hield was one of two players in the league last season to hit more than 250 three pointers while making over 40 per cent of his attempts. The other was Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Had the sides not reached the deal, Hield could have become a restricted free agent next summer. Hield was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract (four-year, $15.9-million) and was eligible for a rookie scale contract extension (up to $158.1 million over five years). Hield was reportedly seeking a contract in the range of $110 million, and was outspoken after the Kings initially offered a four-year, $90 million deal. Hield insisted he was not necessarily seeking a max contract, but something closer to his perceived value on the open market. “It’s not always about ‘less than the max.’ It’s just, like, something that
is reasonable, whereas it’s not an insult. Whereas we respect each other enough to come to an agreement,” he said following the preseason finale. The Kings recently offered backup guard Bogdan Bogdanovic a four-year $51 million deal which remains unsigned. Third year point guard De’Aaron Fox will be eligible for his max extension next year and 2018’s second overall pick, Marvin Bagley, the following year. The Kings’ offseason signings were highlighted by an extension of forward Harrison Barnes, 4 years $85 million. In his third season, Hield averaged 20.7 points on 46 per cent from the floor, 43 per cent shooting from three-point range and 88 per cent shooting from the free throw line. He also averaged 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in just over 32 minutes per game. Hield has now made more threepoint field goals than any other player in NBA history through their first three seasons in the league with 602.
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Utah Jazz at the end of the first half during a preseason NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Salt Lake City His season total of 278 threepointers ranks No.7 all-time for a single season and moved him ahead of Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors with 276 in 2016.
After battling the hurricane, residents now face an infestation of rodents and flies Residents in Hudson Estates, Grand Bahama, are very concerned about the large piles of debris that have been left in that private subdivision since the passage of Hurricane Dorian seven weeks ago. They complained that the mounds of debris and garbage lining their streets pose a serious health and environmental hazard for families there. They say they are being overrun by rodents, flies, roaches, and mosquitoes. After surviving the worst storm-related flooding in their homes in decades, Hudson Estates residents lost all of their possessions. Damaged furnishings, appliances, and mattresses have been thrown outdoors. The area - made up of three subdivisions - was among the hardest hit areas on Grand Bahama. “My concern is that there is a lot of garbage, and no one coming to move it,” said a resident who asked to be identified as Ms Davis. ‘It is getting ridiculous because we have all kinds of flies, roaches, (odour) - everything is coming out because of the garbage piled up around here.” The elderly resident thinks the debris should have been removed by now.
Residents of Hudson Estates in Grand Bahama, badly hit by Hurricane Dorian, are appealing for assistance in debris removal “It’s over a month now and I think someone should come and do something for us. We are under attack by rodents that are coming now - everything coming now because of the garbage.” Ms Davis has lived in Hudson Estates for over a decade. The flooding she experienced with Dorian was something she had never seen before. “The water was to my neck in my house - that’s how high it was. We could not get no rescue and then the sewerage was in the water in your house,” she recalled. “We had (a) baby and everything and - we try to go in the manhole but it break down. So, we had to swim through the water. I fall in the water five times
and somebody had to come lift me, and tote me, so I would not drown - that’s how high the water was. I never seen nothing like this before in my whole life,” Ms Davis said. Another Hudson Estates resident, who gave her name as Ms Gilbert, is also frustrated by the situation. “It’s too long and something needs to be done - we have an infestation of rodents and flies and something needs to be done,” she stressed. “We did not want this storm. You think we wanted to throw away our stuff and have to replace it? Many of us cannot afford to pay to have these things removed so we need someone to come in and assist us in moving these debris, like
now.” Ms Gilbert, who has lived in the community for 30 years, is very concerned about the safety of the children. With refrigerators and other appliances outdoors, she said rainwater can settle in them and breed mosquitoes, which “spread all kinds of diseases.” “Then, there are rodents coming into people’s homes through the windows - it is really bad,” she said. Ms Gilbert had four feet of water in her house. “We had to sit and wait in that water and sewerage for two days, and we lost everything, including two vehicles and two trucks.” She also said the debris is obstructing the road, making it difficult to drive in the area. Another resident, Ms Pinder, said that the general appearance of the area is “depressing.” “Coming home to it is very depressing, and now the scent of it is unbearable. So, we really need someone to help through here to move the debris,” she said. “I don’t know who is responsible. They say this is a private area, but the developers don’t seem to be interested in garbage removal, so we are appealing to someone to help us.”
Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation releases additional funding for Bahamas The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF), is continuing its commitment to support the recovery and restoration efforts in The Bahamas; and today announced that theyhave donated US$75,000 to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and US$50,000 to the Rotary Club of Grand Bahama to support theislands of Grand Bahama and Abaco, the two islands devastated by Hurricanes Dorian just a few weeks ago. The funding from the Foundation will be used by both organizations to bring some relief to the people and communities in the impacted islands. Inge Smidts, CEO of C&W Communications (parent company of The Bahamas Telecommunications Company), and Chair of the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation, said “The aim of the Foundation is to make an immediate difference in the lives of those affected by disaster. Our first concern is always people. As soon as the all clear was given our teams were on the ground to ascertain the damage and advise on the assistance needed in terms of what our colleagues and the communities in general urgently required, and to also assess how quickly we could begin to reconnect communications services. We know it will take many
hands over time to return these islands to normalcy and so we were delighted to also partner with NEMA and Rotary to get urgent relief to those communities that need it most. They have both been doing a super job with restoration and recovery efforts and we will continue to work with them to rebuild these communities.” NEMA is the Disaster Management Committeewithin the Government of The Bahamas established several years ago to assist victims in times of disaster. Their focus is on the importance of being properly prepared for a hurricanesand other disasters.Director of NEMA, Captain Stephen Russell said, “This monetary donation from the CWCF is very much appreciated at this time. We have had a massive outpouring of kindness from regional and international organizations including governments who have provided us with enough food to last a year. And for that we are grateful. However, given the large number of evacuees that we now have to care for, we are in need of funds to cover additional resources that are urgently required.” The Rotary Club of Grand Bahama is a network of business, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in the local communities. Area Governor of
Rotary Clubs of Grand Bahama Island, Lisbeth Knowles expressed her gratitude to CWCF saying “The damage caused by Hurricane Dorian is unprecedented and many families have lost everything. This grant will enable Rotary to distribute critical supplies to impacted persons and allow us to begin our building material program to Re-Build Grand Bahama Island. We welcome every level of assistance that allows us to provide hope to many vulnerable families as we help them to recover and rebuild their lives.” Since the hurricane, the CWCF hasissued US$500,000 in humanitarian aid. This includes 5,000 care packages comprising Smartphones, Prepaid SIM Cards and personal care items. Packages were distributed in New Providencefrom the Odyssey Airport, Bahamas Fast Ferries Dock, Sir Kendall Isaacs Gym, the Fox Hill Community Center and in Eleuthera and Andros. In addition, the Foundation shipped and airlifted 64 generators, 30 cases of waters to hospitals, churches and emergency care centers. Ten of the generators were donated to the Emergency Room Doctors from the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama. The Foundation also recently donated US$25,000 to World Central Kitchen to support their food program.
Inge Smidts Garry Sinclair, BTC CEO also weighed in on his company’s support for The Bahamas and said, “The journey to rebuild these islands will be a long one and we want the people of The Bahamas to know that we are with them every step of the way. BTC has been a part of the community for over 100 years and we are not going anywhere. The hurricane has passed but we will be here for the long term. We will work to rebuild our communities and networks and we will #comebackstronger!”
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UK PM Johnson calls for Dec 12 election to break Brexit deadlock LONDON - Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Thursday for a general election on Dec. 12 to break Britain’s Brexit impasse, conceding for the first time he will not meet his “do or die” deadline to leave the European Union next week. Johnson said in a letter to opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn he would hand parliament more time to approve his Brexit deal but that lawmakers must back a December election, Johnson’s third attempt to try to force a snap poll. Just a week before Britain was due to leave the European Union, the bloc looks set to grant Johnson a Brexit delay, something he has repeatedly said he does not want but was forced to request by the country’s divided parliament. An election is seen by his team as the only way of breaking the deadlock over Brexit after parliament voted in favour of his deal, but then, just minutes later, rejected his preferred timetable
which would have met his Oct. 31 deadline. But he has twice failed before to win the votes in parliament for an election, where he needs the support of two-thirds of its 650 lawmakers. The main opposition Labour Party has repeatedly said it will only back an election when it is sure that he cannot lead Britain out of the EU without a deal. “This parliament has refused to take decisions. It cannot refuse to let the voters replace it with a new parliament that can make decisions,” he wrote to Corbyn. “Prolonging this paralysis into 2020 would have dangerous consequences for businesses, jobs and for basic confidence in democratic institutions, already badly damaged by the behaviour of parliament since the referendum. Parliament cannot continue to hold the country hostage.” In parliament after the government announced the new vote on an election for Monday, Labour’s
parliamentary business manager Valerie Vaz did not say whether the party would back the move, saying only it would wait to see what the EU says about a delay on Friday. DEAD DEADLINE More than three years after voting 52%-48% to be the first sovereign country to leave the European project, the future of Brexit is as unclear as ever with Britain still debating when, how or even whether it should go ahead. Johnson won the top job in July by staking his career on getting Brexit done by Oct. 31, though in the letter he makes clear he is ready to scrap his deadline. Last month, he said he would rather be “dead in a ditch” than ask for a delay. But several of his aides think he can weather any criticism for failing to meet the deadline at an election by arguing that he was thwarted by lawmakers, doubling down on his team’s
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seen at the House of Commons in London, Britain October 23, 2019 narrative of pitting the “people versus the parliament”. At a meeting of his political cabinet of top ministers, some media reported that there was disagreement over whether the government should try for an early election, fearing that going to the polls before Brexit was settled might damage the governing Conservatives. But Johnson seems to still hold out hope of securing a deal with Brussels, offering parliament until Nov. 6 to ratify an agreement he settled with the EU last week.
Paris Agreement: Trump confirms US will leave climate accord
Thirty-nine victims found dead in truck near London were Chinese
The US will definitely withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, President Trump has confirmed. He made the announcement at an energy conference in Pittsburgh on a stage flanked by men in hard hats. He described the accord as a bad deal and said his pro fossil fuel policies had made the US an energy superpower. The earliest he can formally start the process of withdrawing the US from the Paris accord is 4 November. The pull-out will take effect a year later - the day after the 2020 US presidential election – assuming that Mr Trump is re-elected. The Paris agreement brought together 195 nations in the battle to combat climate change. It committed the US to cutting greenhouse gases up to 28% by 2025 based on 2005 levels. President Trump said if he couldn’t improve that deal he’d pull out, but diplomatic sources said there’s been no major effort at renegotiation. A seek-and-destroy mission In the meantime, the president’s staff have conducted what critics call a seek-and-destroy mission through US environmental legislation. Mr Trump promised that he’d turn the US into an energy superpower, and he’s attempting to sweep away a raft of pollution legislation to reduce the cost of producing gas, oil and coal. He categorised former US President Barack Obama’s environmental clean-up plans as a war on American energy. The gas and oil industries are indeed thriving, but Mr Trump’s pledge to resurrect the coal industry has proved much more challenging. Coal can’t compete on price with gas - or, for that matter, with renewables whose costs have plummeted. Firms are also reluctant to invest billions in coal-fired plants which could have a limited life if the next administration rejoins the rest of the world on climate change. As coal is the dirtiest fuel, the industry’s woes have held down US emissions, despite the President’s policies. What’s more, many US states, cities and businesses remain committed to the Paris Agreement, whatever Mr Trump does. Campaigners say these now represent nearly 70% of US GDP and nearly 65% of the US population. If they were a country, this group would be the world’s second largest economy.
The 39 people found dead in the back of a truck near London are believed to be Chinese nationals, police said on Thursday, as they questioned the driver detained on suspicion of murder. Paramedics and police found the 31 men and eight women’s bodies on Wednesday in a truck container on an industrial estate at Grays, about 20 miles (32 km) east of the British capital. For years, illegal immigrants have attempted to reach Britain stowed away in trucks, often from the European mainland. In the biggest tragedy, 58 Chinese were found dead in a tomato truck in 2000 at the port of Dover. “We read with heavy heart the reports about the death of 39 people in Essex, England,” the Chinese embassy said in a statement, adding further clarification was Police move the lorry container where bodies were discovered, in Grays, Essex, Britain October being sought with police. 23, 2019 Essex police said their priority was ensuring dignity for the Its red cab unit, which spokesman for British police on victims during their inquiry. “Each of the 39 people must had “Ireland” emblazoned on the human trafficking, said thousands undergo a full coroner’s process to windscreen along with the message of people were seeking to come to establish a cause of death before we “The Ultimate Dream, entered the United Kingdom illegally. While move on to attempting to identify Britain via Holyhead in north Wales, they were able to rescue many of each individual within the trailer,” having started its journey in Dublin, those smuggled in, Britain was perceived by organized crime as a police added in a statement, saying police said. potentially easy target for traffickers. that would be a time-consuming “You can’t turn the United “APPALLING CRIME” operation. Kingdom into a fortress. We have “We might not have all the The discovery of the bodies to accept that we have permeable answers straight away.” Police have identified the was made at 1.40 a.m. just over an borders,” he told BBC radio. The head of the Road truck driver as a 25-year-old man hour after the container arrived in Haulage Association said traffickers Purfleet, not far from the industrial from Northern Ireland and have were “upping their game” and closer searched three properties there as estate in Grays. The vehicle has now been cooperation with fellow European part of the investigation. moved to a secure site at nearby nations was needed, albeit that A source familiar with the investigation identified the man as Tilbury Docks where forensic work may be complicated by Britain’s potential exit from the European Mo Robinson from the Portadown can take place. The National Crime Agency, which Union. area of the British province. “There is simply not The trailer part of the truck targets serious and organized crime, arrived at Purfleet docks in Essex, said it was helping the investigation enough being done in terms of southern England, having come and working urgently to identify security, in terms of the protection of vehicles across Europe,” Richard from the Belgian port of Zeebrugge - any gangs potentially involved. Shaun Sawyer, national Burnett told BBC TV. as did the vehicle involved in 2000.
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Canada’s Trudeau clings to power, but loses some of his luster Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held on to his job in Monday’s election, securing his spot as one of the world’s few high-profile progressive leaders, but tarnished by scandal and with his power diminished. The man former U.S. President Barack Obama privately anointed as a successor in global diplomacy survived a blackface scandal and the disclosure that he sought to interfere with a federal corruption prosecution, but just barely. Trudeau’s Liberals, who won power four years ago with a strong parliamentary majority, were projected by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp to form a minority government after a tight election battle with the Conservative Party led by Andrew Scheer. That would leave Trudeau needing the support of smaller opposition parties to govern. “The hype was so great when he ran before, it would be hard to match that,” said Jonathan Rose, a political science professor at Queen’s University. “The burden of governing both wore him down and wore voters down.” Alternately charming and awkward, the former teacher and snowboard instructor swept to power in 2015 at the age of 43. Born on Christmas Day in 1971 to a sitting Canadian prime minister, Pierre Trudeau, the younger Trudeau grew up in the spotlight. On taking over as prime minister, Trudeau said he would tackle climate change, overhaul the electoral system, legalize marijuana and have Canada take in 25,000 Syrian refugees. He proclaimed himself a feminist, and unveiled a gender-balanced Cabinet.
indigenous peoples, who make up about 5% of the country. Ahead of Monday’s election, the indigenous political group Assembly of First Nations (AFN) said there had been “concrete action and investments” but “we have considerable ground to make up to ensure First Nations and Canadians share an equal quality of life.” ‘VOICE TO BE NEEDED MORE’
Justin Trudeau, with his family, puts his ballot for today’s election in the ballot box in the Papineau area of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 21, 2019 Mobbed for selfies, Trudeau brought was marked by high-profile Cabinet style to an office that is usually dour, and defections, and a watchdog report broadcast much of it on social media. that found Trudeau and his team tried But before long, key allies to undermine a federal prosecutor’s turned hard to the right - the UK voted decision to put construction firm SNCto leave the European Union, and the Lavalin Group Inc on trial for corruption. United States elected Republican Donald Then, as the campaign began, Trump as president. a 2001 photograph emerged that In time, Trudeau concentrated showed Trudeau, then 29, at a party, power in the prime minister’s office his face covered in dark makeup. More and abandoned electoral reform. His photographs of him in blackface quickly government bought the troubled Trans followed, as Trudeau apologized. The Mountain oil pipeline, infuriating images, which briefly dented the environmentalists, even as it moved to Liberals’ popularity, ran counter to a put a price on carbon, alienating the carefully managed public persona. energy industry. Trudeau also promised The run-up to the campaign “reconciliation” with Canada’s
On the eve of the election, the race looked close. Trudeau had a shot at a dispiriting honor: the first prime minister since 1935 to lose power in the next election after winning a first-term majority. “It was inevitable that some of that shine was going to come off, and I think we’ve seen that,” said Andrew MacDougall, who was spokesman for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, whose Conservative government was ousted by Trudeau’s Liberals in 2015. “But he’s not that far away from where he was when he was elected.” The friendship Trudeau forged with Obama in another era seems to endure. The two were spotted dining together in Ottawa earlier this year, and the former president tweeted his endorsement last Wednesday of Trudeau’s re-election. ` In a recent book, former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes described a 2016 meeting between the two leaders. “Justin, your voice is going to be needed more,” Obama said, according to Rhodes. “You’re going to have to speak out when certain values are threatened.”
Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami’s airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say
Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests
Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at Miami International Airport for money laundering during a routine customs check on Monday, Oct. 21, according to a police report from Miami-Dade police.
A protester covers the Hong Kong emblem with a Hong Kong colonial flag after they broke into the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong. Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019
Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said. The airline says it’s working with law enforcement on their investigation. The flight attendants were going through a routine customs check Monday during the time of their arrest, according to a Miami-Dade police report. One Customs and Border Patrol Agent was checking Carlos Alberto Munoz-Moyano, who had arrived on an incoming flight from Chile. The agent asked him how much money he was carrying, and Munoz-Moyano said he had $100, the police report said. He later changed his statement and said he had $9,000, according to the police report. The agent alerted other agents, who found other attendants from the same fight carrying large amounts of
Hong Kong money, the report said; none had a authorities on Wednesday license to transport the cash. withdrew an unpopular The police report has redacted extradition bill that what the flight attendants admitted sparked months of to when they were interviewed by a chaotic protests that Homeland Security Agent. have since morphed into Agents found $7,300 on flight a campaign for greater attendant Miaria Delpilar Roman-Strick and $6,371 on Maria Isabel Wilson- democratic change. Secretary for Ossandon, the report said. Security John Lee told Police didn’t allege whether the the semi-autonomous fourth flight attendant charged, Maria Chinese city’s legislature Beatriz Pasten-Cuzmar, had any money that the government on her, and it’s unclear what role they had suspended the bill believed she played. because it had resulted in The four defendants were charged with money laundering by “conflicts in society.” In order to evading reporting requirements and being unauthorized money transmitters. clearly spell out the government’s position, “I CNN has been unable to locate attorneys formally announce the for the flight attendants. withdrawal of the bill,” It is not clear whether or how Lee told lawmakers. Promuch money the other defendants democracy lawmakers reported bringing into the US. The total immediately tried to amount of money seized was $22,671. question him but he refused to respond. There are no signs that the withdrawal of the bill would dampen the protests, now in their fifth month. The
rallies have snowballed into the city’s biggest political crisis in decades, expanding to demands for universal suffrage and an investigation into allegations of police abuses, most recently including the spraying of a mosque and bystanders with high-pressure bluedyed water from an urban assault vehicle. The longexpected scrapping of the bill was overshadowed by the drama surrounding the release from a Hong Kong prison of the murder suspect at the heart of the extradition case controversy. Chan Tong-kai, who completed a separate sentence for money laundering, told reporters after his release that he wished to turn himself in to authorities in Taiwan, where he’s wanted for killing his pregnant girlfriend, Poon Hiu-wing.
T a i w a n announced Tuesday it was willing to send a delegation to bring Chan back to the selfruled island for trial, but Hong Kong rejected the offer, saying the suspect should be allowed to fly unaccompanied to turn himself in. The controversy is rooted in the unwillingness of Hong Kong to recognize the legitimacy of the legal bodies in Taiwan, which communist leaders in Beijing consider a breakaway province. China has refused all contact with the administration of Taiwan’s directly elected President Tsai Ing-wen over her refusal to endorse Beijing’s stance that the island is Chinese territory awaiting annexation. That appears to have compelled Hong
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Trump says being president has cost him $2 billion to $5 billion U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that being president has cost him between $2 billion and $5 billion that he would have made if he had continued running his business instead of getting into politics, a claim unsupported by evidence. But, he told reporters, “If I had it to do it again I would do it in an instant, because who cares, if you can afford it, what difference does it make?” There is no evidence that Trump lost billions since he became president. His net worth of $3.1 billion was unchanged from last year, Forbes Magazine said in March. After Trump made a similar claim in August, Forbes wrote “Trump is not losing $3 billion to $5 billion. His income isn’t anywhere near $3 billion.” While Trump’s personal fortune held steady over the past year, he vaulted higher on the Forbes list of the world’s richest people as dozens of his fellow tycoons suffered financial setbacks while his real estate holdings held their value better. Unlike other recent U.S. presidents, Trump has refused to release his income tax returns and has battled Congress and the courts
to keep his finances under wraps. On Monday, Trump expressed annoyance at having to reverse his decision to stage the Group of Seven summit in June at his Trump National Doral golf resort in the Miami area. His plan to have the event at Doral drew sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats who said it gave the impression that he was profiting from being president. Trump dismissed what he called “this phony emoluments clause,” a line in the U.S. Constitution that says presidents and lawmakers may not profit from their offices. Critics frequently accuse Trump of violating the emoluments clause. The president ran a string of resorts around the world before being elected president. His children have largely taken over running the family business, but he has not given up ownership. “Whether I lost $2 billion, $5 billion or less, it doesn’t make any difference. I don’t care,” Trump said. “I’m doing this for the country. I’m doing it for the people.” Trump had said he would have held the G7 summit at Doral without cost to U.S. taxpayers but will now look for other sites.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a congratulatory phone call for the first all-female space walk outside of the International Space Station with astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. October 18, 2019 “I don’t think it’ll be as exciting or as good,” he said. The Republican president faces criticism and a number of congressional investigations over his finances and potential conflicts of interest stemming from his real estate business and an impeachment inquiry into accusations that he pursued political interests in his dealings with Ukraine.
Britain’s Prince William worried about Harry after TV interview Britain’s Prince William is worried about his brother after Prince Harry and wife Meghan spoke out about their struggle to live under a global spotlight, the BBC reported. The Corporation quoted a palace source as saying there was a view that the couple were “in a fragile place”. William was worried about his younger brother and hoping that they “are all right”, the source said. Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson, has issued a number of emotional statements in recent months condemning the behavior of the tabloid press and launching legal action in response to what he has called “bullying” by some sections of the media. On Sunday the ITV television channel broadcast a documentary that was filmed during the couple’s recent tour of Africa. In it Harry said he would not be bullied into “playing the game” with the media that he believes killed his mother Diana, and revealed a rift had developed with William. Princess Diana became one of the most photographed women on the planet after she married heir to the throne Prince Charles. She died in a car crash in 1997 after
UK universities ‘oblivious’ to campus racial abuse Racial harassment is “a common occurrence” for many students in England, Scotland and Wales, Britain’s equalities watchdog says. Victims’ grades and mental health too often suffer and some quit altogether, according to an Equality and Human Rights Commission report. But too many universities fear facing up to the issue will harm their reputation, the authors say. In response, Universities UK pledged “urgent steps” on racial harassment. The EHRC carried out in-depth interviews with students and staff, commissioned a survey of a representative sample of more than 1,000 students and sent a questionnaire to universities. The report says about 13% of the students questioned had experienced racial harassment, rising to about a quarter of students from minority ethnic backgrounds, but universities are often unaware of the true extent of the problem on their campuses. It calls the results “damning”. One undergraduate in Wales, reported aggression from fellow students. “On multiple occasions, myself or my friends have had the N-word shouted at us or being told they are ‘pretty for a black girl’,” she said. While black and Asian students were most likely to report abuse, Jewish and Muslim students also said they were targeted. A Jewish student said he had been threatened with being put in an oven, amid references to Auschwitz, during a protest event on campus. Muslim students spoke of feeling the need to play down their religious identity because of security checks at university events. International students said they often felt unwelcome, isolated and vulnerable, treated like commodities only wanted by universities for their fees. And many students reported “microaggressions” from staff or fellow students who, for example, expressed surprise they were on a particular course or mixed them up with the only other person of their ethnicity on the course. Students who complained about racial “banter” said they were often accused of being “oversensitive” and felt they received little empathy or understanding. “It impacted my academic performance because I didn’t enjoy studying or doing group work with students who were so casually racist, sexist and homophobic,” said one. ‘Isolated and alone’
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, gives a speech as his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, looks on, during a visit to the Youth Employment Services (YES) Hub in Tembisa township, near Johannesburg, South Africa, October 2, 2019 being followed through the streets of Paris by photographers. In the same documentary Meghan Markle, a former American actress, said the last year had been hard and friends had warned her not to marry Harry because of the conduct of the British tabloid press. “I never thought that this would be easy, but I thought it would be fair, and that is the part that is really hard to reconcile,” Markle said in the program that aired on Sunday. “When people are saying things that are just untrue and they have been told they are untrue, but
they are allowed to still say them, I don’t know anybody in the world that would feel like that is OK, and that is different from just scrutiny.” Both Harry and Meghan have launched legal proceedings against Britain’s biggest tabloids. Harry has said he believes the treatment of Markle was reminiscent of the press’ approach to his mother, and said what happened to her remains incredibly raw. A spokeswoman for Prince William’s Kensington Palace office declined to comment.
Others said their mental health had been affected “I just don’t want to be brown anymore. I wish I could boil my skin off or bleach it entirely,” said an international student at university in England And an academic at a Welsh university said: “As a Muslim, suicide is never an option but I feel incredibly isolated and alone. This institution is the first time in my life I have felt the target of racism.” The EHRC found a large discrepancy between the proportion of students reporting racial incidents during its research and the number recorded by universities. Students are often reluctant to complain at all and many informal complaints are unrecorded, so some universities do not have a true sense of the scale of racial harassment on their campuses, the report says.
Mystery martyr’s church unearthed in the Holy Land “We found one inscription A Byzantine-era church built in honor of an unnamed martyr has been in the courtyard of the church which unearthed near Jerusalem after a three- dedicates the site in the memory of year excavation, Israeli researchers said a ‘glorious martyr,’” said Benyamin on Wednesday. Storchan, who directed the excavation. The dig uncovered floors “The martyr is unnamed and it’s still a decorated with vast mosaics depicting mystery.” birds, fruit and plants, colorful frescoes, The Israel Antiquities Authority and a curious Greek inscription that has (IAA) dates the shrine, located about baffled the researchers. 10 miles west of Jerusalem, to the 6th
century. An underground crypt found below the main part of the church is believed to have housed the martyr’s remains. “This is the holiest place in the church,” said Storchan, adding that pilgrims likely frequented the site. Though the martyr in question is unknown, Storchan said the lavishness of the complex may indicate this person
was an important figure. Another inscription showed Byzantine emperor Tiberius II Constantinus had helped fund the church’s later expansion. “We know of a few hundred churches in the Holy Land but this church by far surpasses most of them by its state of preservation and the imperial involvement which funded it,” said Storchan.
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Painted ancient coffins are seen at Al-Asasif necropolis, unveiled by Egyptian antiquities officials in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt October 19, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu down but not out after failing to form government For the first time in a decade, someone other than Benjamin Netanyahu will be asked to form a government in Israel. The 70-year-old prime minister has called two elections this year, has twice been given the chance by the president to put together a ruling coalition, and has twice failed. President Reuven Rivlin will on Wednesday turn to Netanyahu’s centrist rival Benny Gantz, leaving Netanyahu even more vulnerable in his fight for political survival. But although he has failed, Gantz - a former general and political novice - also has no clear path to success. Here are some of the possible scenarios, including even a third parliamentary election in less than a year, after two inconclusive elections in April and September.
Egypt on Saturday unveiled the details of 30 ancient wooden coffins with mummies inside discovered in the southern city of Luxor in the biggest find of its kind in more than a century. A team of Egyptian archaeologists discovered WHY IS ISRAELI POLITICS IN a “distinctive group of 30 coloured wooden coffins DEADLOCK? for men, women and children” in a cache at AlAsasif cemetery on Luxor’s west bank, the Ministry Shortly after the Sept. 17 of Antiquities said in a statement on Saturday. election ended in stalemate, Rivlin “It is the first large human coffin cache ever gave Netanyahu 28 days to put discovered since the end of the 19th century,” the together a governing coalition. Egyptian Antiquities Minister Khaled El-Enany was During that period, which quoted as saying during a ceremony in Luxor. expires on Wednesday, Israel’s The intricately carved and painted coffins, longest-serving prime minister three thousand years old, were closed with mummies persuaded only 55 of parliament’s inside and were in “a good condition of preservation, 120 members, including his colours and complete inscriptions”, the statement traditional far-right and ultraadded. Orthodox Jewish allies, to join They were for male and female priests and his right-wing Likud Party in a children, said Mostafa Waziri, the excavation team government. leader, dating back to the 10th century BC under the Having fallen six seats short of rule of the 22nd Pharaonic dynasty. a ruling majority, Netanyahu The coffins will undergo restoration before “returned” his mandate to the being moved to a showroom at the Grand Egyptian president, and a spokesman for Museum, due to open next year next to the Giza Rivlin said Gantz would now get his pyramids, the ministry said. chance. The discovery is the latest in a series of One way out of the stalemate would major finds of ancient relics that Egypt hopes will be for the two largest parties, Likud revive its tourism sector, which has been badly hit and Gantz’s new Blue and White by political instability since the 2011 uprising that party, to form a “national unity” toppled Hosni Mubarak. government. Earlier this month, Egypt unveiled two Early talks centered archaeological discoveries in Luxor including an on the possibility of a rotating industrial zone at the city’s West Valley, also known premiership but led nowhere. as the Valley of the Monkeys. Gantz, a former armed forces chief,
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a memorial ceremony held at the supreme court honouring former Supreme Court president Meir Shamgar who died on Saturday in Jerusalem October 22, 2019 refused to join a government led by Netanyahu, citing looming indictments against the prime minister in three corruption cases in which Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing. Gantz also said he wants a “liberal” government, shorthand for one that does not include Netanyahu’s religious partners. HAS THIS HAPPENED BEFORE? The last time anyone other than Netanyahu was asked to form a government in Israel was in 2008 when Tzipi Livni, of the nowdefunct Kadima party, was given the chance and failed. That led to an election in 2009 which was won by Netanyahu. Livni never returned to front-line politics, a precedent that is not lost on Netanyahu. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? After receiving the formal nomination from Rivlin on Wednesday, Gantz will have 28 days to build a coalition. As things stand now, he has the endorsement of 54 lawmakers, seven short of a parliamentary majority. But 10 of the those 54 legislators belong to a four-party Arab alliance. No party drawn from
Israel’s 21% Arab minority has ever been invited to join an Israeli government or has sought to serve in one. Without a deal with Netanyahu, Gantz could seek to form a minority government, with Arab lawmakers’ backing from the sidelines. But that is a big political risk in a country where Arab citizens’ loyalty has been hotly debated. Arab lawmakers would be likely to face criticism from within their own community for propping up an Israeli government’s policies towards what many regard as their fellow Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. AND IF GANTZ ALSO COMES UP SHORT? A three-week period would ensue in which 61 lawmakers can ask the president to assign the coalition-building task to any legislator - Netanyahu, Gantz or another. If no such request is made in that time, parliament dissolves itself and an election is called political pundits say March 17 is a possible date. That could give Netanyahu another chance at the ballot box, barring a Likud rebellion against him.
Failed raid against El Chapo’s son leaves 8 dead in Mexico Mexican security forces aborted an attempt to capture a son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman after finding themselves outgunned in a ferocious shootout with cartel henchmen that left at least eight people dead and more than 20 wounded, authorities said Friday. The gunbattle Thursday paralyzed the capital of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, Culiacan, and left the streets littered with burning vehicles. Residents took cover indoors as automatic gunfire raged outside. It was the third bloody and terrifying shootout in less than a week between security forces and cartel henchmen, raising questions about whether President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s policy of avoiding the use of force and focusing on social ills is working. López Obrador defended the decision to back down, saying his predecessors’ strategy “turned this country into a cemetery, and we don’t want that anymore.” But Mike Vigil, a former chief of international operations for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration who worked undercover in Mexico, called the violence “a massive black eye to the Mexican government” and a “sign that the cartels are more powerful” than it is. Streets in Culiacan, a city of over 800,000, remained blocked with torched cars Friday morning, schools were closed, and some public offices asked their employees to stay home. Few buses were running.
The bullet riddled bodies of two men lie on the ground next to a vehicle, a day after a gun battle between gunmen and security forces in Culiacan, Mexico, Friday Oct. 18, 2019 Teresa Mercado, who had just returned to her native Culiacan on Thursday, said: “This is worse than what I had lived through years ago.” Authorities said 35 troops arrived at a home Thursday afternoon to arrest Ovidio Guzmán López on a 2018 extradition request from the U.S. They entered the home, where Guzman and three others were inside. Heavily armed men in greater force surrounded the house and also unleashed mayhem elsewhere, taking over toll booths and main roads into the city. Men carrying high-caliber weapons blocked major intersections. Amid the chaos, inmates at a prison rioted, seized weapons from guards and fled. Fifty-six prisoners escaped, and
49 were still at large Friday, according to Sinaloa Public Security Secretary Cristóbal Castañeda. Two guards were taken captive and later freed. The attacks were so brazen that Sinaloa cartel gunmen took several soldiers hostage and even attacked the housing complex where soldiers’ wives and children live. Defense Secretary Gen. Luis Cresencio Sandoval said “they did approach the housing complex, they entered the housing complex and opened fire on the housing complex, and they abducted a civilian security guard ... and a soldier in civilian clothes who was returning from leave.” Videos on social media showed a scene resembling a war zone, with
gunmen, some in black ski masks, riding in the back of trucks and firing mounted machine guns as smoke rose above the cityscape. People ran for cover as gunfire rattled around them, and motorists drove frantically in reverse, trying to escape the bullets. Five attackers, a member of the National Guard, a civilian and a prisoner died in the gun battles, Cresencio Sandoval said. He said seven members of the security forces were wounded and eight held captive before being released unharmed. The government’s security cabinet made the decision to withdraw the troops to avoid greater loss of life. “The capture of one criminal cannot be worth more than the lives of people. They made the decision and I supported it,” López Obrador said. He added: “We do not want deaths. We do not want war.” It was not clear what happened to Guzmán after the troops left. Federal Security Secretary Alfonso Durazo said he was never under formal detention. The elder Guzman is serving a life sentence in the U.S. after being convicted last February of industrial-scale drug trafficking. Ovidio is not one of the drug lord’s best-known sons. Iván Archivaldo Guzmán and Jesús Alfredo Guzmán are known as “Los Chapitos,” or “the little Chapos,” and are believed to be running their father’s cartel together with Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada.
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Drug companies reach $260 million opioid settlement with Ohio counties, averting landmark trial
Four large drug companies reached a last-minute $260 million legal settlement on Monday over their role in the U.S. opioid addiction epidemic, striking a deal with two Ohio counties to avert the first federal trial over the crisis. However, drug distributors AmerisourceBergen Corp (ABC.N), Cardinal Health Inc (CAH.N) and McKesson Corp (MCK.N) and drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd TEVA fell short of a wider deal worth tens of billions of dollars to end all opioid litigation against them. The distributors, which handle around 90% of U.S. prescription drugs, will pay a combined $215 million immediately. Israel-based drugmaker Teva is paying $20 million in cash and will contribute $25 million worth of Suboxone, an opioid addiction treatment, according to Hunter Shkolnik, an attorney for the counties. Teva, the world’s largest generic drugmaker, will makes its contribution over 18 months, according to Shkolnik. The deal settles claims brought by Ohio’s Cuyahoga and Summit counties, which had accused the companies of fueling a nationwide opioid crisis. Some 400,000 U.S. overdose deaths between 1997 and 2017 were linked to opioids, according to government data. “While the companies strongly dispute the allegations made by the two counties, they believe settling the bellwether trial is an important stepping stone to achieving a global resolution and delivering meaningful relief,” the
distributors said a joint statement. Teva declined to comment. The so-called bellwether or test trial was meant to help shape a broader settlement of some 2,600 lawsuits pending over the toll opioids have taken on local communities and the nation. Late on Friday, talks collapsed that were aimed at reaching a $48 billion global settlement of all opioid litigation against the same defendants. Shares in the companies had risen last week in anticipation of a broader deal. On Monday, shares of the big three drug distributors were down from more than 2% to 4%, having trimmed some earlier losses. “We are not surprised to see A view of the statue standing in front of the U.S. District Courthouse in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., October 18, 2019 distributor shares giving back some of last week’s gains as uncertainty persists case, Dan Polster, said he would work to a deal worth around $1.25 million. The lawsuits accuse drugmakers in this extremely complex litigation,” out a new trial date for the remaining Baird analyst Eric Coldwell wrote in a defendant, pharmacy chain operator of overstating the benefits of opioids Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA.O). while downplaying the risks. Distributors note. Lawyers representing the local allegedly failed to flag and halt a rising governments said in a statement on tide of suspicious orders, shipping vast ‘STILL AT THE TABLE’ Monday that the litigation had revealed amounts of the pills across the country. Drugmakers have denied The settlement, if extrapolated the country’s pharmacy system “has to nationwide deal resolving all litigation played a greater role in the opioid wrongdoing, arguing their products carried U.S. Food and Drug for the four defendants, suggests a epidemic than previously realized.” Walgreens said in a statement Administration-approved labels that settlement value of around $48 billion, based on a court-approved allocation on Monday that it only sold opioids warned of the addictive risks of opioids. to fill a valid prescription written by a They say they did not cause the toll the formula. “We’re still at the table,” said licensed physician. It said it was diligent epidemic has had on states and localities. Distributors had argued that Joe Rice, an attorney for the local to prevent the diversion of controlled they made up only “one component of governments, who indicated the timing substances. A sixth defendant, the smaller the pharmaceutical supply chain” and of payments was a sticking point. “This should be a global settlement, but it’s got distributor Henry Schein Inc (HSIC.O), their role was to make sure medicines said on Monday it had been dismissed as prescribed by licensed doctors were to be fair and it’s got to be now.” The judge overseeing the a defendant from the trial after agreeing available for patients.
Facebook announces steps to clamp down on misinformation ahead of 2020 election Facebook has announced steps to combat misinformation and voter suppression ahead of the November 2020 U.S. presidential election, on the same day it disclosed the removal of a network of Russian accounts targeting U.S. voters on Instagram. Facebook said on Monday it would increase transparency through measures such as showing more information about the confirmed owner of a Facebook page and more prominently labeling content that independent fact-checkers have marked as false. The social media giant has come under fire in recent weeks over its policy of exempting ads run by politicians from fact-checking, drawing ire from Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren. Last week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the policy, saying social media had introduced transformative avenues for speech that should not be shut down. That same day, the Biden campaign called for the removal of an ad run by a super PAC campaign group, not a politician, that it said contained false claims about the former vice president. Katie Harbath, Facebook’s head of global elections policy, said in response that if the now inactive ad ran again, it would be sent to Facebook’s third-party factcheckers. On Monday, Facebook
said would be putting into effect its planned ban on paid ads that tell people in the United States not to vote. Zuckerberg told reporters on a conference call that the ban on voter misinformation would also apply to ads run by politicians. The company will start labeling state-controlled media on its page and in the site’s ad library. In a blog post, Facebook said it planned to expand this labeling to specific posts on both Facebook and Instagram early next year. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, the video-streaming service of Alphabet’s Google, all recently came under scrutiny after showing ads from Chinese statecontrolled media that criticized Hong Kong protesters. This month, the Senate committee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election said that the Kremlin’s best-known propaganda arm increased its social media activity after that vote. “The bottom line here is that elections have changed significantly since 2016 and Facebook has changed too.” Zuckerberg said on Monday. “We face increasingly sophisticated attacks from nation states like Russia, Iran and China, but I’m confident we’re more prepared.” Theories that China has interfered in U.S. elections are absurd and laughable, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg addresses the audience Hua Chunying at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday. If someone says China interfered in the U.S. election, they should provide proof, said Hua. China has never had any interest in interfering with other countries’ internal affairs, she said. Moscow and Tehran have also repeatedly denied the allegations. Facebook will introduce a new U.S. presidential candidate spend tracker to show how much they have spent on political ads as part of the company’s efforts to make its ad library easier to use, Zuckerberg said. Facebook launched an online library of political ads in 2018, but the database has been criticized by researchers as being poorly maintained and failing to provide useful ad targeting information.
Apple releases new version of macOS Catalina Supplemental Update Apple has released a new version of its macOS Catalina Supplemental Update. The first iteration of the update was made available to Macs running Catalina on October 15. Like last week’s update, of which this is apparently a new version, this Supplemental Update promises to fix problems some users encountered when there was limited disk space available. It also fixes issues with saving Game Center data that users faced when playing Apple Arcade games offline, a Setup Assistant bug, and a problem that prevented users from being able to accept iCloud terms when logged into multiple iCloud accounts on the same machine. If you prefer to hear things in Apple’s own words, here are the release notes provided by the company to accompany the update: The macOS Catalina Supplemental Update includes installation and reliability improvements, and is recommended for all users. This update: •Improves installation reliability of macOS Catalina on Macs with low disk space •Fixes an issue that prevented Setup Assistant from completing during some installations •Resolves an issue that prevents accepting iCloud Terms and Conditions when multiple iCloud accounts are logged in •Improves the reliability of saving Game Center data when playing Apple Arcade games offline These bullet points match last week’s update, and AppleInsider quotes “sources inside Apple” who say that users who already downloaded the previous update don’t have to download this one. It is not immediately clear to users, then, exactly what is different in this new version. Apple does not usually release a new version of an existing update without explanation or update notes that list any differences.
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2 guilty in $1B fraud as feds auction Burt Reynolds Trans Am
Two employees of a San Francisco Bay Area solar energy company pleaded guilty Tuesday to participating in what federal prosecutors say was a massive scheme that defrauded investors of $1 billion. While the company’s owners have not been charged, they agreed to let the government auction their collection of 150 classic, performance and luxury vehicles, including a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am once owned by Burt Reynolds. The replica of the car the late actor drove in “Smokey and the Bandit” and the other vehicles are to be auctioned Saturday, with online bidding already pushing the accumulated value past $5.5 million. Bidding on that Trans Am alone had topped $65,000 by late Tuesday. The auction company said it had been driven less than 3,400 miles (5,472 kilometers). It’s the largest single-owner car collection ever auctioned by the U.S. Marshals Service. Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Lasha Boyden of the Sacramento office called it “a stunning collection of vehicles” that also includes classic 1960s Ford Mustangs, 1990s Humvees and a 1960 Austin-Healey. Pleading guilty Tuesday were certified public accountant Ronald Roach, 53, and general contractor Joseph Bayliss, 44, both of the Bay Area. Roach’s attorney, Christian Picone, declined comment. Bayliss’ attorney, Tom Johnson, did not return a telephone message seeking comment. Both men agreed to cooperate in the ongoing investigation.
McGregor Scott, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California, stands next to a 1967 Ford Shelby GT 500, that was seized along with other cars by the federal government that are now housed in a warehouse in Woodland, Calif. The two men admitted providing false reports that misled investors of DC Solar, owned by Jeffrey and Paulette Carpoff of Martinez. The owners have not been charged with any crime, said Lauren Horwood, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento, but their vehicles and numerous other assets were seized by the federal government as part of the investigation. The owners agreed to allow the vehicles to be auctioned off because it is expensive to store them and they lose value the longer they sit idle, Horwood said. The auction proceeds will go back to the owners if they are never convicted, but the proceeds will go to the victims if they are convicted and
Samsung updates software to fix fingerprint recognition problem
Detail of a pen written note on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phone at a launch event at a Samsung Experience Store in London, Britain, August 5, 2019 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) has updated software to fix problems with fingerprint recognition features on its flagship Galaxy S10 and Note 10 smartphones, it said on Wednesday. Samsung issued an apology via its customer support app Samsung Members and told its Galaxy phone users to update their biometric authentication to the latest software version. A British user told The Sun newspaper that a bug on her Galaxy S10 allowed it to be unlocked regardless of the biometric data registered in the device. Samsung has said the issue can happen when patterns appearing on certain protectors that come with silicon cases are recognized along with fingerprints. “Samsung Electronics takes the security of products very seriously
and will make sure to strengthen security through continuing improvement and updates to enhance biometric authentication functions,” the company said on its Korean app. Once touted as a revolutionary feature by Samsung, its ultrasonic fingerprint sensors were fooled by tech reviewers. Videos on tech community websites show Galaxy devices can be unlocked through silicon protectors using a persimmon or a small doll. Samsung said it would send notifications for software updates to Galaxy S10 and Note 10 users who have registered their biometric data. The Bank of China has pulled fingerprint payments from certain Samsung devices and Alipay’s fingerprint payment verification function app has been temporarily suspended for some Galaxy devices.
forfeit their belongings. The Carpoffs’ attorney, Malcolm Segal, said the couple have been cooperating with prosecutors. “Mr. and Mrs. Carpoff have authorized the government to sell well over $75 million of their personal real estate, automobiles and other assets in the interest of the investors who may come up short when in time things settle,” Segal said. Prosecutors alleged that the company engaged in $2.5 billion in investment transactions between 2011 and 2018, costing investors $1 billion in a classic Ponzi scheme. The company based in Benicia, northeast of San Francisco, made solar generators mounted on trailers and marketed them as able to provide
emergency power for cellphone companies or to provide lighting at sporting and other events. However, purportedly to improve tax benefits, the investors never actually took possession of the generators, authorities said. Instead, they would lease the generators back to DC Solar, which would then provide them to other companies for their use. “The investors, all national and internationally known companies, have to date greatly benefited by being able to claim financially significant tax and depreciation credits since making their investments,” Segal said. Authorities said the investors were supposed to be paid with the profits, but the generators never provided much income. Instead, prosecutors say early investors were paid with funds from later investors. Roach, of Walnut Creek, admitted preparing financial documents to hide the pyramid scheme, and faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in January. He also pleaded guilty to securities violations. Bayliss, of Martinez, admitted to preparing false reports showing thousands of solar generators that were sold to investors on paper but in fact did not exist. He also admitted flying to Las Vegas to destroy evidence after federal investigators served search warrants at the company’s headquarters and other locations in December. He faces up to five years in prison.
Instagram bans filters with ‘plastic surgery’ effect Instagram face filters that allow users to make it look as though they have undergone plastic surgery are to be removed, it has been announced. Spark AR, the augmented reality platform that creates the filters, released a statement announcing the update on Facebook. The company said it is reevaluating its “existing policies as they relate to well-being”, saying that they want those who use Spark AR effects to have a “positive experience”. The firm stated it is “removing all effects associated with plastic surgery from the Instagram Effect Gallery”, in addition to “postponing approval of new effects associated with plastic surgery until further notice”. “At this time, we’re not able to provide exact timing on the new policy rollout, but we’ll share updates as soon as we can,” the statement added. Several Twitter users praised the decision for cosmetic surgerythemed face filters to be removed from Instagram. “Instagram banning plastic surgery-like filters is the best news I’ve heard in a while,” one person wrote. “Filters can be fun, but they can also adversely affect the way you see yourself when you look in the
mirror without them,” another added. According to Spark AR, more than one billion people have used its face-alteration filters across social media in the past year. In August 2018, a study published in the journal JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery found that face filters on apps are leading to a phenomenon called “Snapchat dysmorphia”. Dr Neelan Vashi, director of the Boston University Cosmetic and Laser Centre, explained that “patients are seeking out surgery to help them appear like the filtered versions of themselves”. “Filtered selfies especially can have harmful effects on adolescents or those with BDD [body dysmorphic disorder] because these groups may more severely internalise this beauty,” the scientist added. It was recently reported that advertisements for weight loss brands featured on the Instagram accounts of several reality television stars had been banned after being deemed irresponsible. The Advertising Standards Authority found that posts shared by Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison that promoted weight loss products were in breach of rules around health claims.
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Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Responsibilities: •Lead, direct and manage all hotel operations including, but not limited to leading service initiatives, implementing and complying with all company policies and standards, leading and developing the management team, responding to guests inquiries and resolving concerns and hotel-wide meeting participation and facilitation. •Ensure guest and team member satisfaction •Monitor and develop team member performance, particularly the department heads, to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward •Direct report for the Front Office Department which includes Front Desk, Concierge, Duty Managers and the Bellman •Director report for Housekeeping and Recreation Department •Oversee service quality, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, standards compliance and service and financial measurements •Identify operational performance, productivity and efficiency gaps and implement measures to correct those deficiencies •Develops deployment strategies to market property in order to continue to grow market share. •Supports the sales strategy by encouraging effective revenue management practices. •Identifies key drivers of business success. •Reviews sales goals and strategies to ensure alignment with positioning and pricing •Ensures sales and revenue engines are leveraged to drive RevPAR improvement year over year. •Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding property goals to produce desired results. •Provides strategic direction and direct support to ensure the success of the Front Office and Recreation Team. •Ensures accurate revenue, expense and labor forecasts and execution •Creates appropriate development plans based on individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities. •Responsible for developing and managing the resorts overall budget. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities •7+ years in hotel and resort management in a five star resort •Strong leadership skills •Excellent communications skills •7+ years of P&L, budgetand revenue responsibilities •The ideal candidate must be seasoned and highly intelligent hotel professional with outstanding, management skills and extensive hands-on experience. Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights. Will be on call 24hrs a day. Salary USD85,000 to USD100,000 per annum (Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications). Position held by a work permit holder HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT/ROOM ATTENDANT Candidates will be required to assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens. There are new positions available and some positions are held by work permit holders. Requirements/ Job knowledge/Skills/Abilities •Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working at a 5 Star Resort in a similar role. •Must be willing to work long hours and all weather condition •Must have a strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required. •Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs. •Ability to work conscientiously, meets deadlines, follows instruction and directions, with minimal supervision and detailed oriented •Ability to stand, sit, kneel constantly to handle specific details or demands of quality and speedy guest services •Ability to work with cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending and stooping •Ability and desire to handle the heat as the layout of the resort’s rooms dictate •Ability to push, lift and/or pull equipment up to or more than 100 lbs •Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extend arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces •Additional language abilities preferred Salary range: USD12,000 to USD 13,500 per annum. Head Sommelier We are seeking an experienced Head Sommelier with 5 years + in the five star service industry and at least 3 years’ experience in wine service. The Sommelier position is responsible for the development and management of theA’la Carte Wine Program. The successful candidate must have a great personality and be able to communicate guests that mightshare different levels of wine knowledge, and must be able to promote and grow the Wine Program: •Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory, organizing and selling wine for all departments •Oversee all wine purchases and cost management •Assist guests during the dinner service with wine recommendations and selection for perfect pairing with their dinner, decanting of the wine and wine service •Develop a training program for all Team Members to improve their knowledge of wine tasting and wine service Train Team Members throughout the F&B Department in order to maximize
their understanding of winespecific to their departments and proper service techniques including glassware, pour levels,storage, beverage pairings and the ability to understand guest preferences •Ensure that all wine is served in proper glassware and in proper condition •Maintain all beverage lists to be accurate, up to date and free of errors •Maintain all Wine inventory, updated and reconciled with physical inventory •Promote all wine events •Responsible for developing an annual budget for the A’la Carte wine sales for each fiscal year Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: •Must be passionate about wine •Must possess superior people skills •The ability to determine wine faults and maintain proper temperatures in order to showcaseproducts at their maximum potential •A strong knowledge of food and beverage pairings. •Solid understanding of pricing, budgets and cost controls. •Operation and programming knowledge of a point of sales system. •TABC certified. •Excellent oral and written communication skills •Strong computer skills •Level 2 Sommelier Certification •3 or more years’ experience in a similar role in a five star fine dining restaurant, hotel or resort Salary USD60,000 per annum (Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications). Position held by a work permit holder Carpenter Candidate will be responsible for furniture repairs and rebuilds various objects in wood, cardboard, PVC, etc. Assemble, disassemble and repair hydraulic locking arms, locks, boards, doors, furniture, wooden shelves. Prepare special carving and woodwork on a daily bases for room refurbishment. Requirements: •At least 5 years of related work experience •Must understand detailed architectural drawings, schematics, shop drawings and blue prints. •Must have experience operating equipment such as saws, routers, drills and sanders •Must have basic mathematical skills •Ability to train handyman •Ability to determine measurements and attention to detail •Physical ability to lift up to 100lbs, walk, jump and bend Wages: USD6.25 to USD$7.60 per hour. Position currently held by a work permit holder Chef de Partie The Chef de Partie is responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen. The chef manages a small team of workers, which are responsible for keeping organized so that meals go out on time and the work area remains clean and orderly. Requirements: •5 to 15 culinary experiences in a five star hotel/resort •Knowledgeable in international cuisine such as Japanese and other Asian dishes •HACCP knowledge, self-motivated and passion for hospitality and cooking •Excellent palate and attention to detail Duties and Responsibilities: •To work and lead the kitchen team •Execute cooking to the expected high standard quickly and efficiently •To maintain the required level of hygiene standards/HACCP as laid down both legally and by the standards manual •To be responsible for the day to day training of the team Salary range: USD13,200 to USD14,400. Security Supervisor The areas of responsibility for this position includes supervising the protection and safety of property assets, employees, guests, accident and fire prevention and response. The ideal candidate must exemplify excellent customer service and create a positive atmosphere for guests and employees and be available to work a rotating and flexible schedule. Duties and Requirements: •A minimum of 7+ years supervisory experience •Able to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends. •Willing to walk/run through dark bushy areas to carryout checks •Ability to train trained in security procedures and martial arts •First Aid training is preferable •Must be able to disarm persons without the use of weapons •Ability to communicate effectively •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend. •Willing to work long Shifts (up to 14hrs) and split shift during the night •Willing to work in all weather conditions •Ability to respond to patron problems effectively •Must be willing to work up to 72 hrs in any given week Salary range: USD25,000 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. OTHER POSITIONS: •Bar Supervisor •F&B Runner •Bartender •Waitress/Waiter •Cook
ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED Candidates should apply to Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales via e-mail at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration or should leave CV’s at the security building for the attention of HR. Prospective applicants who are Belongers kindly send copies of your application to the Immigration Board. Application deadline: Nov 15, 2019
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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
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Incidents and SUIs. •Maintain the Contract Dashboard monthly and submitting to the Contract manager for review and approval. •Advising the Contract Manager and CEO in the event that a Deemed Change is triggered. •Supporting the InfraCo and ClinCo with the production of tenders, in particular for InfraCo relating to Schedule 23, Value Testing. Providing support to the process and ensuring compliance with the RFP by all bidders. •Ensuring the Equipment Lifecycle is updated annually and submitted for approval to the TCIG. Requirements and Experiences: •Legal qualification at under graduate or certificated level •At least one (1) year administative experience in an legal or contracual environment. •Excellent Microsoft Office product skills •An understanding of contract terms and conditions •Office organization experience in a professional environment •Ability to absorb complex information and understand multilayered issues •Able to demonstrate ability to research and identify important information •A high work rate with multi-tasking ability •Good numeracy skills Desired: •A Levels Standard (essential) or •Degree in relevant Business Administration and or Management field Desirable Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $36,000.00 (One year fixed term, subject to NIB/NHIP deductions)
Salary: $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 per annum
Position: Belonger applicants with suitable experience preferred
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 30th October 2019
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 30th October 2019 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Contract Assistant (InterHealth Canada Corporate) Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: The position holder will be responsible for providing ultimate support to InterHealthCanada Corporate Contract Management Unit (CMU) as it relates to matters relating to the Project Agreement between TCIG and InterHealthCanada. The position holder must be able to maintain strict confidentiality; be proficient in maintaing schedules and periodic activities, support the Contract Manager while helping to support members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) with information and researching issues ready to produce a response for review by the Contract Manager. Responsibilities: •To prepare and submit the Patient Level Data file to the CMU as per the Process Map. •Taking notes at meetings and preparing actions and agreements for approval by the Contracts Manager. •Maintain the Contract Management Unit Intranet portal, ensuring all copies of contract correspondence, monthly reporting, and meeting notes are correctly filed for future reference. Similarly maintaining hard copy folders of the same information for ease of reference. •Responsible for ensuring that KPI performance is monitored and supporting the Chief of Medicine with investigations into KPI breaches. •Assistance with the production of Change Enquiries and ensuring that information is appropriately researched and referenced in documents. •Produce drafts of the Supplementary Agreements following Change Enquiry approval in conjunction with the AG Chambers and the relevant clinical head responsible for the Change Enquiry. •Reconcile the Change Enquiries Tracker Report with counter parts in the TCIG Contracts Management Unit and ensure appropriate numbering of Change Enquiries. Communicating this to member of the SMT during the production of Change Enquiries. •Production of the Form of Chattel Mortgage for all items of equipment purchased under the Clinical Equipment Lifecycle. •Supporting the clinical teams with notifications of Adverse Patient
VACANT POSITIONS Position: Sonographer Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to participates in the provision of a comprehensive and effective radiology imaging service at TCI Hospitals. Performs general and specialist radiographic and sonographic examinations. Responsibilities: Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques. Perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images, observe and maintain contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department. Assist in more complex radiological examinations working with radiologists and doctors and surgeons. Provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs. Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported. Requirements and Experiences: Recognized degree/diploma in a radiography training programme. Holder of professional active practicing certificate of registration from country of training/origin. Current registration through TCI Health Practitioners Ordinance. Specialist training in Ct and/or MRI. Up to date BLS certification. Desired Preferred post-graduate study in specialist modality.Completion of an IV cannulation course.Two years’ post-certification experience in both fields. Experience of ongoing professional development and self-directed learning. Previous experience working with a PACS/RIS environment Salary: $34,000.00 to $37,000.00 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 30th October 2019
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SPORTS Woods declares himself ready for action after knee surgery
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Jordan: Curry not a Hall of Famer yet
Tiger Woods speaks during a press conference prior to the start of The Challenge: Japan Skins golf competition at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club Tiger Woods declared himself “right on schedule” after recent knee surgery as he prepares to return to competition at this week’s Zozo Championship following two months on the sidelines. Speaking at his first press conference since an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on Aug. 21, Woods left no doubt that he would be ready for Thursday’s first round when the U.S.-based PGA Tour plays its first official-money event in Japan. But he also revealed the knee had bothered him throughout his 2019 campaign, which famously included his Masters triumph, and that he had originally planned to have the surgery at the end of last year, before postponing it. “I’ve been battling through this entire year trying to piece it together,” said the 15-times major champion, whose season petered out after his Augusta National victory in April. “It progressively got worse, to where it started affecting my back and the way I was walking and trying to play, trying to read putts and all of the above. “So I’m excited about having this end-of-theyear run where I’m feeling much more fit and I don’t have the achiness that I’ve been dealing with for the last couple of years.” The famously private Woods was typically vague about when he had started practicing again after the procedure, the fifth on his banged up left knee. This week’s tournament at Narashino Country Club will be 43-year-old American’s final chance to assess his form and fitness before deciding whether to include himself as a player on the United States team that he will captain at the Presidents Cup. He said that getting the surgery done had improved the chances he can justify picking himself for the Dec. 12-15 event against an International team at Royal Melbourne in Australia. Woods has two more weeks before naming four wild card selections to complete his 12-man lineup. “I’ve been battling through this entire year trying to piece it together,” said the 15-times major champion, whose season petered out after his Augusta National victory in April. “It progressively got worse, to where it started affecting my back and the way I was walking and trying to play, trying to read putts and all of the above. “So I’m excited about having this end-of-theyear run where I’m feeling much more fit and I don’t have the achiness that I’ve been dealing with for the last couple of years.” The famously private Woods was typically vague about when he had started practicing again after the procedure, the fifth on his banged up left knee. This week’s tournament at Narashino Country Club will be 43-year-old American’s final chance to assess his form and fitness before deciding whether to include himself as a player on the United States team that he will captain at the Presidents Cup. He said that getting the surgery done had improved the chances he can justify picking himself for the Dec. 12-15 event against an International team at Royal Melbourne in Australia. Woods has two more weeks before naming four wild card selections to complete his 12-man lineup.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) holds a basketball in the second half half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Michael Jordan isn’t ready to put Steph Curry in the Hall of Fame. Curry, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and three-time NBA champion, has averaged 23.5 points, 6.6 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game with the Golden State Warriors.
Jordan, a five-time MVP who won six titles with the Chicago Bulls, appeared on “Today” and refused to walk back comments in 2013 that he would be unbeatable in a pickup game and offered a list of players he felt would help him be impossible to beat. Jordan said Hakeem
Olajuwon, Magic Johnson, Scottie Pippen and James Worthy were the only names on that list. “So, Steph Curry shouldn’t be offended when he watches this,” Jordan was asked. “I hope not. He’s still a great player. Not a Hall of Famer yet though,” Jordan said. “He’s not.”
Patrick Day dies following brutal knockout American boxer Patrick Day died on Wednesday in Chicago as a result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered during his fight on Saturday, where he was knocked out by Charles Conwell in the 10th round. Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, despite having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight. “Patrick Day passed away today, October 16, 2019, succumbing to the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his fight this past Saturday, October 12, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL,” Patrick Day (red trunks) reacts after getting knocked down by Charles Conwell (not pictured) his promoter Lou DiBella said in a during a USBA Super-Welterweight boxing match at Wintrust Arena statement and became a world-rated super appropriate, or the answers are “He was surrounded by his welterweight contender, capturing readily available. It is, however, a family, close friends and members the WBC Continental Americas time for a call to action. of his boxing team, including his championship in 2017 and the IBF “While we don’t have the mentor, friend and trainer Joe Intercontinental championship in answers, we certainly know many Higgins.” 2019. In June he was rated in the of the questions, have the means “On behalf of Patrick’s top-10 by both the WBC and IBF. to answer them, and have the family, team, and those closest Day’s death comes after opportunity to respond responsibly to him, we are grateful for the 23-year-old Argentine super and accordingly and make boxing prayers, expressions of support and lightweight Hugo Santillan died safer for all who participate. outpouring of love for Pat that have in July from injuries suffered in “This is a way we can been so obvious since his injury.” the ring and 28-year-old Russian honor the legacy of Pat Day. Many Day was rushed to the Maxim Dadashev passed away people live much longer than hospital on a stretcher after two day earlier from brain injuries Patrick’s 27 years, wondering if Conwell landed a flurry of punches during his fight. they made a difference or positively that left him motionless on the “It becomes very difficult to explain affected their world. This was not canvas. away or justify the dangers of the case for Patrick Day when he Before turning professional, boxing at a time like this,” DiBella left us. Day was a highly decorated amateur said. “Rest in peace and power, who won two nationals titles. “This is not a time where Pat, with the angels.” He turned pro in 2013 edicts or pronouncements are
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WORLD SPORTS Social media facilitates racist abuse, says Leicester’s Morgan
Leicester City’s Wes Morgan celebrates after the match Action Leicester City skipper Wes Morgan has said racist abuse in football has got worse since he started his career and the rise of social media makes it easier to target players. The Jamaica international was speaking in the wake of England’s Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria, which was marred by a section of home supporters taunting black players with monkey chants and Nazi salutes. “I have to say (racist abuse) is worse but on the basis that when I first started there wasn’t the social media aspect to it all,” Morgan told Sky Sports at a Black History Season event. “That seems to be the catalyst for most of this racist behavior that is happening. At the moment it’s an easy way to target players and say negative things, that is a problem in itself. “The social media side needs to be taken care of.” Morgan said he was approached by the Premier League to be a part of their new BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) advisory committee formed with the aim of dealing with racism in the sport. “It’s a great opportunity and I’ve got something to offer,” the 35-year-old added. “We’re going to try and make changes for future generations to improve the game for them so it’s easier for them to come through without having to go through racism in any capacity.”
Charisse Gibbons Location: House #16, Belg1ade, Parker Gardens, Wheeland, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties: To take care of kids and maintain the home Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy Basic pay $6.25 per hour Contact Charisse Gibbons on 247-9797 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
Oscar De La Hoya: Former boxer faces sexual assault claims
Former six-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2017. Court documents seen by BBC Sport state that De La Hoya, 46, faces complaints for sexual assault and battery, gender violence, negligence and the infliction of extreme emotional distress. The woman behind the allegations was 29 at the time and was in a “consensual sexual relationship” with De La Hoya. De La Hoya’s spokesman said the allegations were “completely Former world champion De La Hoya founded Golden Boy Promotions in 2002 false”. The complaint has to vigorously defending Oscar’s of decency” and the woman “has been made to a civil court and good name and reputation.” suffered and continues to suffer the unnamed woman is seeking Documents filed to the constant and daily symptoms of damages from De La Hoya. Superior Court of the State of depression, anxiety, and related A statement from De California say Mexican-American symptoms associated with postLa Hoya’s company Golden Boy De La Hoya invited his accuser to traumatic stress disorder.” Promotions said the filed lawsuit his Pasadena home. De La Hoya held world was “frivolous”. The claim states the woman titles across weight categories from “Oscar is a very successful “believed they would engage in 1994 to 2007 before announcing his businessman, running one of consensual sex” but his behaviour retirement in 2009. the country’s leading sports and was “forceful” when she refused a He founded promotional entertainment companies - thus a sexual act. outfit Golden Boy Promotions in prime target,” the statement read. The court documents 2002 and was inducted into the “We vehemently deny claim his behaviour was “extreme, International Boxing Hall of Fame these allegations and look forward outrageous, and beyond all bounds in 2014.
NBA’s Silver says Hong Kong tweet furor already hit league’s bottom line NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday that the fallout following a tweet from a Houston Rockets official who backed the Hong Kong democracy protests has already cost the league substantial financial losses in China. The National Basketball Association spent years building a huge following and burgeoning business in China, a market worth an estimated $4 billion for the league, but its future in the country is suddenly on shaky ground. “I felt we had made enormous progress in terms of building cultural exchanges with the Chinese people. And, again, I have regret that much of that was lost,” Silver said at the Time 100 Health Summit in New York. “And I’m not even sure where we’ll go from here, but the direct answer to your question is the financial consequences have been and may continue to be fairly dramatic.” The controversy began this month after Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey tweeted his support for the pro-democracy demonstrators in a since-deleted post that included an image captioned: “Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong.” In the aftermath of Morey’s
Commissioner of the NBA, gives a statement during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan October 8, 2019 in this still image taken from a video. tweet, China did not broadcast or be fired for the tweet. stream the two preseason games “We said there’s no that were held in the country chance that’s happening,” said between the Los Angeles Lakers Silver, who has previously stated and Brooklyn Nets while the NBA the league would not apologize canceled many player appearances. for Morey expressing his freedom Corporate partners in of expression. “There’s no chance the country have also scrapped we’ll even discipline him.” or suspended relations with the Chinese foreign ministry league. spokesman Geng Shuang denied “Our games are not back that Beijing made such a demand on the air in China as we speak,” against Morey, however. Silver said in his first public “We especially went to the appearance since returning from relevant departments to check on his recent trip to Asia. this claim,” Geng told reporters Silver also said the during the ministry’s daily briefing Chinese government has asked in the Chinese capital on Friday. that Morey, who was named the “The Chinese government has NBA’s executive of the year in 2018, never made this kind of request.”
Horse death toll at Santa Anita reaches 34 Another horse died at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, bringing to 34 the number to have perished at the southern California track since December. The Stronach Group track owners announced that three-yearold gelding Satchel Paige had been “humanely euthanized” after the fifth race on the card. The latest death comes less
than two weeks before the track hosts the high-profile Breeders’ Cup world championships. In a statement, Stronach Group said the horse had been pulled up during the race and subsequently diagnosed with an open fracture of his left front ankle. “Satchel Paige will undergo a necropsy ... on behalf of the California Horse Racing Board, as is mandatory
for all on-track accidents,” said Stronach Group chief veterinarian Dionne Benson. “The accident and the necropsy report will be reviewed to learn what, if anything, could have been done to prevent the accident.” Santa Anita Park has been under scrutiny over its alarmingly high fatality rate. Racing at the track was
canceled for more than three weeks in March following a series of fatalities. Santa Anita hired a consultant to lead a study of the track surface and the California Horse Racing Board also investigated. Some $22 million in prize money will be up for grabs at the twoday Breeders’ Cup meeting on Nov. 1-2.
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