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CIBC FCIB MAY SELL

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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Colombian billionaire reportedly wants to acquire 70 per cent of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (CIBC FCIB) for US$2.2 billion.

Well-placed sources told The SUN that Jaime Gilinski, the second richest man in Colombia, has formally expressed interest in taking over CIBC FirstCaribbean, which is the largest chain of banks in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, with more than US$1.2 billion in equity and US$11.5 billion in total assets up to July 2019.

When contacted, Debra King, CIBC FCIB’s Director or Corporate Communications, from the Barbados-based office, did not confirm Gilinski’s interest.

However, she told The SUN: “CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited is a strong, well-performing business that continues to grow across the region. As a publicly traded company in the Caribbean, there has always been investor interest in our bank. Our focus is on enhancing our long-term growth prospects while creating value for our clients, shareholders, and other stakeholders. If and when decisions are made about our business, we’ll advise our stakeholders as appropriate.”

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Tourism Environmental Awareness Month Commences in Turks & Caicos

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he Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster Management commemorated the commencement of Tourism Environmental Awareness Month (T.E.A.M.) at a press conference on November 4, 2019 at the Office of the Premier in Providenciales. The Tourist Board will celebrate for the final year under the theme ‘Tourism Is Key, It

Starts With Me’.

Senior officials of the Tourist Board including Chairman Adelphine HiggsPitter and Acting Director of Tourism Mary Lightbourne were joined by executives of the Hotel and Tourism Association to officially declare Tourism Environmental Awareness Month open.

During the press conference, the Clement Howell High School was announced as the winner of the annual Tourism Song Competition. The

competition, which was issued to public and private high schools throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands, tasked students with composing an original song based on the theme ‘Tourism Is Key, It Starts With Me’.

Ministry of Tourism, Tourist Board and Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association officials at press conference to officially launch Tourism Environmental Awareness Month 2019.

Graceway Supermarkets to introduce Blue Ocean Fee on paper bags

December 9th will see the introduction of a Blue Ocean Fee of 5¢-10¢ on paper bags at Graceway Supermarkets in Providenciales and Grand Turk. The Blue Ocean Fee is intended to reduce the environmental impact of single-use bags by encouraging shoppers to re-use their own bags. All

money raised will be used exclusively for charitable projects or donations within the TCI by Graceway’s charitable umbrella, Graceway Communities.

Why introduce a fee for paper bags?

Ken Burns of Graceway Supermarkets said: “From the outset of this initiative we asked ourselves what we wanted to achieve and the answer was we wanted to make a difference and do the right thing for the islands and the environment by eliminating single-use bags. We have had a promising result from our Staying

Blue token scheme to increase use of reusable bagsbut it is still only 10-20% of customers who re-use. We can do much better and believe a fee will increase the amount of re-use significantly, reducing the paper bags wasted every day.”

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CIBC FCIB MAY SELL

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Efforts to reach Gilinski were unsuccessful up to press time. Over the past few weeks, several media houses in Latin American have also reported on Gilinski’s interest in buying CIBC FCIB. The 61-year-old Gilinski has a net worth of US$3.9 billion

Meantime, The Bahamas’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest is reported as saying the Bahamas government has been advised that a sale of the majority interest may be pending.

Turnquest was quoted in the Bahamian media as saying he was “introduced” to the potential CIBC FirstCaribbean purchaser.

CIBC FCIB has more than 2,700 staff, 57 branches, 22 banking centres, and seven offices in 16 regional markets.

Last year it was reported that

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is targeting a valuation of 10 times earnings for the potential listing of its FirstCaribbean business in New York, which would have given it a market value of around $1.4 billion, representing a 30 percent discount to FirstCaribbean’s current market capitalization, based on the value of its thinly traded shares on the Barbados Stock Exchange.

It was also reported that CIBC, which holds a 91.5 percent stake in FirstCaribbean, was considering listing 20 percent of the business early in 2018, and, subsequently, selling more shares.

CIBC executives are apparently willing to sell at a discount because they are conscious that perceived regulatory risks associated with the Caribbean may turn-off

some investors while tough economic conditions in Barbados and other Caribbean countries are hampering the bank’s potential for growth.

Reports of the reported sale have been generating significant interest and commentary in government and financial circles Caribbean-wide.

A former governor of The Bahamas Central Bank said the proposed acquisition of CIBC FirstCaribbean could be positive for the Bahamian economy if it “breaks up the cartel” in the banking industry.

James Smith told Tribune Business that the Colombia-based Gilinski Group could give The Bahamas a much-needed “shot in the arm” post-Hurricane Dorian if it created more competition in the commercial banking industry by “challenging the

oligopoly” that presently exists.

“The Canadians tend to march in concert. They have that type of banking structure. If one bank moves out you have to wonder whether the others will look at downsizing or moving out in the medium term. This area is not as profitable as it used to be because of the great recession and huge debt overhang being carried in the Caribbean,” he told the Tribune newspaper.

“If a new company comes in and decides to break up the cartel it could be beneficial to the local economy. I’m raising more questions than answers, but taking the worst and best case scenarios, it could have a positive impact on competition at a time when the country needs a shot in the arm to keep the economy moving.”

Graceway Supermarkets to introduce Blue Ocean Fee on paper bags

Edith Cox of Graceway Supermarkets added: “Graceway does not profit from the Blue Ocean Fee and we hope people will bring reusable bags and not pay the fee. In any event, 100% of any fee we collect will be used for charitable projects or donations within the TCI.” Why can’t Graceway absorb the cost instead?

Ken Burns said: “This is not about cost but about doing the right thing for the islands and the environment.Not enough people are re-using their bags and are opting for paper instead which is worse for the environment. Based on research and experiences in other countries globally, once the fee is in place we expect re-use to increaserapidly and to see a drop in customers opting for paper bags.”

Edith Cox said: “Over 1.8 million single-use bags have been saved over the last six months and customers who re-use their bags receive Staying Blue tokens and can vote for the charities or projects they care about the most in the TCI. We’ve had some great ideas so far with work due to start soon on the SNAP Center Playground restoration and look forward to continuing to serve the TCI through Graceway Communities.”

What about packaging?

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All about Paper – why it’s bad for the environment

In the past six monthswe’ve become used to using paper bagsat checkout but they’re not an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags and,in many ways,are worse.

To understand why, we need to look at their lifecycle.

Paper production cuts down trees or recycles old paper which involves high energy consumption and water usage (each as much as 4x more than plastic bags). The processes also release harmful toxins into the air (3x as many greenhouse emissions as plastic bags), land and, closest to our hearts pollutants make their way into the rivers and then the sea.Paper is bulky which increases the shipping space it needs, creating additional pollution along the supply lines.

In the TCI almost all paper bags end up in the dump where they take up more space than plastic bags and do not decompose (due to a lack of oxygen and sunlight) or they catch on fire. Even in countries with recycling facilities very little paper is actually recycled (it is a wasteful process as paper needs to be properly disposed of and then prepared with any contaminants such as plastic film ruining the process).

plastic

Graceway Supermarkets response was: “We’re looking at alternatives to plastics where it makes sense. What we need to remember is that our number one priority is our customers and their health. We need to make sure our produce is fresh and you can trust the quality and that we keep prices as low as we can.

Global shipping and supply chains into the TCI and limited local production means keeping foodssafe and fresh necessarily involves plastics.

You can’t just eliminate cling-film and polystyrene for meats and chicken for example because the alternatives are either unsanitary and people will get sick or they are so expensive it will drive up the costs for customers. A good example is a replacementfor a polystyrene container can be anywhere from 8x - 50x the cost. We wouldn’t want to make that change because it would be drive up the costs to customers for no good reason and the environmental benefits of swapping to a different single-use container are zero.That having been said, the world is changing as are production and manufacturing methods and we expect economical alternatives to become available over time.”

Loading up on paper bags at IGA It wasn’t meant to be this way – the origins of plastic bags

Perhaps the saddest chapter in the story of the war on plastic bags is that, according to the son of Swedish engineer StenGustafThulin, who created them in 1959, they were supposed to be re-used.

Plastic bags were intended to help the environment by eliminating paper (and cloth) bags which were seen as bad for the environment for exactly the reasons stated above.

Throwaway society intervened and instead of re-using plastic bags we treated them as single-use items and littered the planet with them and now we’ve gone full circle to harming the environment through switching to paper again. You’d need to re-use a paper bagas many as 9 times for a net environmental benefit versus plastic (assuming you used

your plastic bag as a garbage bag) and,as we all know by now, paper bags don’t lend themselves to re-use.Using thicker paper bags exacerbates the problems above.

What can we do, then?

The world is waking up to the unintended consequences of simply changing to paper or compostable alternatives (which are no better and don’t compost in a dump either). A recent Greenpeace paper titled Throwing Away the Future emphasized the importance of re-usingthe resources we have and avoid “green-washing” our consciences through false solutions such as paper or“bio” plastics.

Within the TCI the problems fall into how we approach waste and littering.

As a society we need to make a change and initiatives such as the Staying Blue campaign and the new Blue Ocean Fee will bring attention to re-use and make us think about how we can do better for the environment.Graceway Communities’ Staying Blue campaign also benefits the TCI by carrying out local projects such as the upcoming SNAP Center Playground Restoration and pledging donations to charities chosen by customers with tokens when they bring their own bags or purchase reusable bags. The TCI can set an example to others in how we live and how we can drive change towards a cleaner future.

In numbers: 1.8 million single-use bags saved at Graceway Supermarkets since April this year.

10-20% number of customers re-using their bags. $45,000 estimated cost of SNAP Center Playground Restoration project chosen with Staying Blue tokens. $4000 pledged since August to be donated to three local charities chosen with Staying Blue tokens.

2 for $3 the cost of Graceway’s new reusable Island Bags.

Introduction of new Island Bags

Graceway Supermarkets are introducing their new Island Bag line at 2 for $3 which will form the bulk of re-usable bags available in stores.

Competitions and environment-focused giveaways will run during late November to encourage the use of re-usable bags.

Edith Cox said: “Island Bag is our way of saying this is a bag you can feel good about buying because you’re doing the right thing by the environment by re-using it. Island Bags are made of strong plastic and can be reused over and over again. So long as you keep re-using itthen there’s a net benefit

to the environment compared to plastic checkout bags and it helps the TCI move away from a throw-away mentality.

Island Bags have been specially designed to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands and next year you’ll see different designs and initiatives. We hope Island Bag is something you’ll be proud of bringing to any store and a memory for visitors to take with them when they leave.”

Graceway’s Island Bags Looking Forward We have to focus on the base problems of waste and littering which need us to work together as a community to reduce our polluting footprint on the islands.

We also need toavoid unintended consequences such as the shift to singleuse paper and initiatives which essentially “green-wash” the wasteful lives we lead giving us a clean conscience without making a real change. This means looking at sensible solutions which work for us as an island nation and becoming role models and ambassadors for the Caribbean and the rest of the world.

Graceway Supermarkets is optimistic: “We know that reducing single-use bags is only a start, but we hope our customers will stand with us and say no to singleuse bags and we will continue to look to solutions to improve our footprint on the environment, together.”

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$1.4 million tourists visited Turks and Caicos Islands last year

A record 1.4 million tourists visited the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2018, with cruise ship arrivals taking the lead with a record-breaking performance of just over one million passengers (1,021,741, while the land-based arrivals were 441,344 guests.

According to the 2018 Tourism Statistics Report, the TCI experienced 18% increase in overall visitor arrivals.

Cruise arrivals accounted for the majority of the visitors, showing an increase of 23%, with ships carrying an average capacity of 95%. Land-based arrivals increased by 6% this year, despite natural disasters Irma and Maria in 201.

Acting Director of Tourism Mary Lightbourne commented, “The destination continues to experience impressive growth in both land based and cruise arrivals. The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board will continue to work strategically to market and position the destination as the premier luxury destination in the Caribbean.”

The Tourist Board attributed this growth to its use of non-traditional mass media marketing strategies in addition to strategic industry partnerships.

In September 2018, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Department of Economic Planning and Statistics conducted a Departing Visitors Survey

which showed that approximately $2.9 million was spent by visitors during the one-week period in September 2018.

This accounted for $1.05 million in packaged expenditures and $1.89 million in non-packaged expenses.

Among the non-packaged expenditures, accommodations and meals accounted for the largest share of about 79.8%. Shopping expenses were 1.76 percent.

It was noted that the amount spent on shopping could have been much higher if only more shops were available to the visitors. As was the case with previous departing visitors’ surveys, many of the visitors recommended that more shops be made available for tourists.

Translated into daily figures, each visitor had spent an average daily expenditure of $256.56. This was about $236.62 for packaged expenses and $269.07 for non-packaged expenses.

Among the group with the largest number of visitors, the Europeans were the big spenders at $346.46 average daily expenses per person of which $418.50 were spent on non-packaged items.

First time visitors to the Islands spent a daily average of $223.13 per person. On the other hand, previous visitors spent around $243.69 daily.

About 29.2% of the responding visitors booked their lodging arrangements directly through the

airline. 28.5% booked through the internet booking service and 16.8% booked through a travel agency.

The factors considered with utmost importance in deciding visits were the beautiful beaches (74.6%), ease of travel access (3.5%) and affordability (1.8%).

The majority of visitors (55.7%) took between 2 to 6 months to decide on their visit to the TCI.

Visitors generally felt that the tourism services and product in the TCI was very good. However, some expressed dissatisfaction with the level of souvenir purchases and the services of taxi/ hired cars and the lack of night life in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

There was a positive willingness among visitors to return to the Islands and to recommend visit to TCI. Most visitors (98.8%) felt safe in the TCI. About 53.1% of the responding visitors stated that the wait time for the baggage claim was short while 31.2% claimed that it was reasonable. Some 61.7% of the responding visitors stated that the wait time for customs was short and 51% indicated that it took about 0-9 minutes.

The largest group of visitors was from the United States of America.

They accounted for 84.4% of responding visitors and 86.5% of total visitors.

The Turks and Caicos Islands was a choice place of tourists traveling with family. About 22.4% visited with

Glamour Girl

Super Cuts Barber shop/Alex Higgs

Villa Caretakers

Location: 648 Blue Hills Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking: (1) Nail Technician - $7.50 per hour •Duties include basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, nail repair, nail wraps and nail polishing.

Is seeking (3) Hairdressers - $7.50 per hour •Typical duties include shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, braiding, hair coloring, and weaving Is seeking (1) Domestic Worker - $6.25 per hour •To carry out cleaning chores All persons must be able to work 6 days a week These positions are all new except for one of the Hair Dressers position Please Contact: 333-8814 Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #603691

Location: Aviation Drive, Upstairs Musgrove Place, Unit #2, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking: Barbers - $7.50 per hour Must be able to cut hair, must have at least 3 years experience and work from 9:00am7:00pm and overtime if needed.

Is seeking one Babysitter - $6.50 per hour Duties: To care of a child, clean after the child (clothing, bottles etc) Both persons must be able to work 5 days a week Interested persons may contact Alex Higgs, Owner of Super Cuts Barbershop at 243-5406 These positions are currently held by Work permit holders Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board #603590

Sapphire Sunset Villa is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the above position Applicant must have a minimum of three years experience in caring for luxury vacation homes.

Remuneration: $1400.00 to $1800.00 per month based on experience and qualifications.

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

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

CAIRSEA SERVICES LIMITED 29 Old Airport Road Ph: 946-4205 Fx: 946-4504 Email: shipping@cairsea.com

Requires: One (1) Labourer Duties include; cargo handling of both air & ocean freight, local deliveries & pickups, general maintenance of the apron, warehouse & office areas THIS POSITION REQUIRES AIRPORT SECURITY CLEARANCE Hours: 8-5 Must be available for work on weekends & holidays Salary: $7:50 per hour Eligible TC Islanders should remit applications directly to the Board of Employment

children/family and another 45.9% with their spouses/partner.

There were about 49.5% first time visitors to the TCI and only 25.1% were first time visitors to the Caribbean region. Providenciales was the most frequented island with the majority of the visitors spending their visit on this commercial center. The top most visited place was the Beaches Resort.

The TCI was a favorite place for persons travelling on vacation/pleasure (85.9%). Endorsement from the airlines (32.2%) was posted as the top source of information in planning the TCI trip.

Next major source was online travel agencies such as Expedia (17.6%). The majority of the responding visitors (61.2%) did not travel on a pre-paid package.

The average length of stay in the TCI was about 6 nights and around $256.56 was the average daily expenditure per person. About $2.94 million were spent by responding visitors on this particular visit. This accounted for $ 1.05 million in packaged expenditures and $1.89 million in nonpackaged expenses. 10. 51.3% of the responding visitors booked their airfare directly with an airline, 21.7% booked online through the internet booking service and 14.1% booked through a travel agency.

God Bless Variety Store Location: Blue Hills, Wheeland, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Maintenance Man Duties: Duties: Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance.

Site maintenance and cleaning To work 6 days a week Salary is $10.00 per hour Please Contact: 242-3317 This position is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board #603683

Nicolas Pierre

TURKS & CAICOS WATER COMPANY LTD.

In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week Duties include yard cleaning, painting and assisting with construction work Salary: $6.50 per hour Please contact341-4730 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

LABOURER Applicants must be physically capable of hard manual labour outside daily. Daily wash down and cleaning of commercial waste water (sewage) facility. Daily removal of garbage materials. Trench digging for pipework’s to be completed by hand tools.

General cleaning, including staff bathrooms, laboratory, workshops, store room and staff breakrooms. Removal of brush and weed, grass cutting and tree trimming. Previous experience is necessary. Candidates must be drug free, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and clean criminal record. Position requires the successful applicant to be willing to work weekends and holidays when needed. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions.

Starting wage: $7.00 per hour Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Turks & Caicos Water Company Ltd. P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently available. Closing date for application is November 22nd, 2019.

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CRIME REOPRT

Illegal firearm, ammunition & drugs recovered

Officers of the Criminal Investigation Department, The Tactical Unit and Response and operations executed a series of search warrants on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019.

Officers entered a home in Five Cays, Providenciales and during the search, a quantity of illegal drugs namely, Cannabis (159.8 grams) and cocaine (3.3 grams) were recovered. Also found was an illegal firearm, loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition.

A 40-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were taken into custody. The items were seized and investigations are ongoing.

Two men arrested in connection to boutique robbery

Two men, a 26-year-old and a 23-year-old were arrested on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019, on Suspicion of Robbery, following reports of gunmen

entering a Boutique along the Airport Road on November 5th, 2019. Officers executed a search warrant at a home in Madame Molly Yard at 4:41 a.m., Kew Town, Providenciales and seized a total of four cellular phones for investigational purposes.

The Public is reminded that assisting the Police is critical. Anyone with information that can assist with recovering or detecting illegal activity can call Crimestoppers anonymously, on 1- 800-8477(TIPS). You can also call 911 if you wish to do so.

Police investigate incident, one injured

shooting

Police on Providenciales are investigating a shooting incident overnight on Miller Clark Avenue, Blue Hills, Providenciales that left one man injured.

According to Police Control Room, at 9:13 p.m., Sunday, November 3rd, 2019, a man was shot and taken to

hospital.

Reports are that the 23-yearold man was shot by armed men who escaped into nearby bushes

Whilst investigators are keeping an open mind as to the motivation for the shooting, the public is advised that there is nothing to indicate that this incident was a Robbery.

Restaurant robbery investigation on Airport

Police Officers responded to the Airport Road, Providenciales following reports at 2:21 p.m. to the Police Control Room that a Restaurant was robbed of cash and other personal items.

According to reports, two masked men entered Mr. Grouper’s and took an undisclosed amount of cash and cellular phones from employees.

There were no injuries reported or shots fired in this incident.

Robbery and aggravated burglary investigations underway

Police are investigating an Aggravated Burglary around 2:43 a.m., on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 after gunmen entered an apartment complex on Church Avenue, Blue Hills, Providenciales and demanded money from the occupants. An unknown amount of cash was taken. There were no reports of injuries or shots fired in this incident.

Police Officers also responded to the Airport Road, Providenciales following reports of a Robbery at a Boutique on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019. According to reports, two armed youngsters entered the establishment and made good of their escape with an undisclosed amount of cash and a cellular phone. The incident took place shortly after 2:00 p.m. There were no injuries reported or shots fired in this incident.

Declarations of Cash or negotiables equivalent to US$10,000 or more

The traveling public is advised, that in accordance with Section 101 of the Customs Ordinance Chapter 19.04 as amended; ALL persons or family of persons traveling with Cash or Negotiable Instruments or its equivalent of USD $10,000 or more MUST make a declaration to the Customs Department upon entering

S & Y Cafeteria Location: Building #19 Kew Town, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Server/Kitchen Helper Duties may include: Duties: Taking orders, answer question about the menu, take payment.

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: 345-7918 This position is new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

#603707

Domingo Hernandez of Dom Design L.T.D Location: Market Place, across from FirstCaribbean, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Seeks a Store Clerk Duties: Responsible for obtaining or receiving merchandise, totaling bills, accepting payments and making change for customers in retail store Applicant must be honest Reliable and hard working Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-1242 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Turks and Caicos Islanders submit your application to the Labour Board

#603698

and departing the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Inbound and Outbound passengers are required to complete a “Report of International Transport of Money” Declaration form. This form may be obtained from the Customs Office at the Providenciales International Airport or retrieved from our website – www.customs.

gov.tc (Money Declaration Form)

Failure to make a proper declaration of the transport of these funds across borders will result in the detention and/or seizure of these funds. Additionally, failure to declare constitutes an offence for which you will be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $10,000, or three times the value

CBMS Location: 131 South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking Two (2) Painters Duties: Duties: Prepare paint surfaces, mix, match, and apply paints and other finishes to various surfaces Salary: $15.00 an hour To work 5 days a week Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400 These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Labour Board

of the undeclared sum with a value over $10,000.

For more information please visit our Customs Office in the Providenciales International Airport, email us at customstci@gov. tc or log onto www.customs.gov.tc

We appreciate your cooperation and compliance in this matter.

HS LTD. FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER This position will provide all Food &Beverage Management services within Fairways Bar and Grill at Provo Golf Club, including the daily operation of the F&B in the club house and on the golf course, as well as event/tournament banquet services.

RESPONSIBILITIES •preparing and updating of various F&B menus •costing of all F&B items to ensure margins and profitability •hiring, training and development of all front of house and kitchen staff •implementing training programs & procedures in accordance with hygiene and food safety standards •planning labourrotas, stock ordering/handling and cost control •preparing annual financial budgets, monitoring and forecasting sales •implementing cost controls, labor management and revenue generating programs •promoting the facility to maximize revenue REQUIREMENTS

Nicolas Pierre In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week Duties include yard cleaning, painting and assisting with construction work Salary: $6.50 per hour Please contact341-4730 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

•a proven track record of operating a F&B facility •an understanding of golf course etiquette, team management & good organizational skills •experience with EPOS systems including payroll management, purchasing and inventory systems •strong technical literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel •must be able to work closely with the Director of Golf to ensure that golf visitors and members are being properly serviced and that functions/events are being professionally managed to ensure repeat business.

•Must be able to worksplit shifts and unsociable hours on weekends when events are taking place.

The remuneration for this position is $36,000.00 per annum commensurate with experience.

Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is 22ndNovember 2019.

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New double licence plates issued in TCI

By Todeline Defralien

On Monday November 4th, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Goldray Ewing and the Road Safety Department officially issued the very first batch of new double licence plates to members of the public.

The department presented the new plates at a press conference held at the Road Safety Department in Providenciales.

Former Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Vaden Williams, Hon. Goldray Ewing, Wilbur Caley, Deputy Director of Road Traffic and Sgt. Damian Mitchell were present.

Ewing said these new licence plates will play a big role in combating crime in TCI.

He said, “It gives me great pleasure as the Minister for Home Affairs which the Traffic Department falls under to officially launch this double licence plate initiative. We have come a long way even though most countries already have this system in place; these little tangible things here are what we are doing to help the Road Safety Department and operators of the roads to operate more safely as well as for the security of our country.”

Ewing added: “I believe that it will work to help fight crime. It will help all users of the road to be identified clearly.

This is something that this country needed a long time ago and I must say my hats off to the former minister of Home Affairs Mr. Vaden Delroy Williams who started this program and I am

Former Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Vaden Williams, Hon. Goldray Ewing, Sgt. Damian Mitchell, Wilbur Caley, Deputy Director of Road Traffic, staff of the department and members of the public receiving their new plates. grateful to be the one who finished it.

This program will take (about) one year to be implemented but I must say that we have to start from somewhere and today we start.”

Wilbur Caley, Acting Director of Road Safety, said there were challenges faced on implementation but they have reached their milestone.

“We want you to know that these are your plates for life. If this plate is misplaced, destroyed or anything happens to it the same plate number will be issued to you again. The important thing that persons want to note is that if you don’t come in between now and November 3rd next year, you will only

Graceway Trading Ltd is seeking for a suitable qualified candidate to fill the position of General Manager Food Services Division.

General Manager Summary of Duties The position is the general overseer of all aspects of Food Service Division. This includes providing leadership and motivation to promote the consistent execution of standard practices, policies and procedures. Setting the tone and leading the division culture/environment to ensure success in all aspects of customer service, profitability, operations, people development, merchandise presentation and merchandise assortment.

Required Specifications and qualifications •Over ten (10) years experience in Food Service Operations and wholesale management with a minimum of five (5) years in a senior management position to include management of individual departments •Experience in company expansion projects with the ability to lead and develop new store concept, design, layout, format and operations.

•Proficient in the understanding of wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping •Candidate must also have broad experience in Resort Management in the Food and Beverage Services Division to include Culinary Training, Menu Building, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Sanitation •Must be knowledgeable of fine wines, pairing, sourcing and logistics •Candidate must demonstrate knowledge and experience in running highend operations commensurate with restaurant and resort levels in the Turks and Caicos Islands •Must have the ability to identify, develop and direct the implementation of business strategy and report to shareholders on organizational plans, financial disclosure and operational performance.

• Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline for submission of applicants is November 19, 2019 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarkets main office complex, Leeward Highway Email: hr@gracewayiga.com Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contact to attend interviews. Belongers only need apply

pay a fee as if you’re paying for one plate and if you come after November 3rd next year we’re going to charge you for two plates,” he explained.

In addition, Caley revealed that these plates are being produced on island at the Road Safety Department to reduce the issue of providing plate in a timely manner.

“We don’t anticipate the delays being experienced over the past years and we trust that this is something that is behind us and we’re going to do all we can to make sure that when your plate is due for you to receive it you will receive it by the next day.”

Former Minister of Home Affairs

Hon. Vaden Williams said, “I believe that this will help enforcement officers to identify persons on the road swiftly and we will be able to protect our citizen and we will know who is on the road and who is behind the wheel. I encourage you the general public to get your new licence plate and get your car licenced today.”

Sgt. Damian Mitchell said that as an officer he believes that this is really going to aid the Police Force for security and other reasons and they are happy that this is implemented.

The new process begun on Monday November 4th and will be completed on November 3rd, 2020.

North Caicos Contracting Ltd

CAR Solutions

Location: North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeks One (1) Painter - $7.00 an hour Duties: Duties: Prepare paint surfaces, mix, match, and apply paints and other finishes to various surfaces.

Seeking One (1) Mechanical Technician - $7.00 an hour Duties: Repair and Maintain Machinery, devise Preventative Measures to Avoid Machine Downtime and troubleshoot Electrical Controls For both Must be: - willing to work 6 days per week - Holiday and Week end - Hardworking and reliable These positions are new Contact during Office Hours 946 7437 or Email CV& Ref to ncc@tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send applications and resumes to the Labour Board

Robinson Cleaning Services Location: #83 Airport Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking four (4) Cleaners Duties: Includes dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc Salary is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 2473375 These positions are new Belongers are encouraged to send applications and resumes to the Labour Board

Location: South Dock Road, Building & Unit # 1, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking one (1) Auto Body repair men Duties: Remove damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods, grilles, and trim To work 5 days per week Salary is $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 343-2775 This position is new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #603590

3 Amigos Location: North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeks two (2) labours - $6.50 an hour Duties: Cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Seeking two (2) Mason - $6.50 an hour Duties:include texturing and polishing blocks of stone, installing dressed stone, mixing cement and mortar, and restoring old and damaged masonry works.

For both Must be: - willing to work 6 days per week - Hardworking and reliable 1 positions is renewal 3 positions are new Contact 245-3066 Belongers are encouraged to send applications and resumes to the Labour Board

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TCI Chapter of 100 Black Men of America to be revitalized through membership drive

In a continuous effort to fostering gender equality, the Department of Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture, Library and Social services, as part of the International Men’s Day 2019 celebration, will be embarking on a membership drive to revitalize the Turks and Caicos Islands Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, under the theme “Engaging Men and Boys; Recognizing the Excellence in HIM”.

This will be done in collaboration with members of the 100 Black Men of America’s Atlanta Chapter, whose representative is scheduled to visit the Turks and Caicos on Monday, November 18th, 2019, to meet and sensitize NGO groups and public/private officials of the organisation’s aims and objectives.

As part of the revitalization efforts, the Department of Gender Affairs and the local 100 Black Men of America Chapter are seeking to recruit at least 100 men from across the length and breadth of Turks and Caicos Islands within the next two-weeks to be a part of this movement, as they resolve to make a difference in ensuring that the country’s young men and boys are inspired to make a difference and are effectively engaged in mentoring support that is urgently needed especially in our schools and our communities.

“Now, more than ever, many boys and young men in the Turks and Caicos Islands are at risk and in need of guidance and mentorship. We are therefore appealing to all upstanding and outstanding men in the Turks and Caicos Islands to rise to the occasion, be a part of this organisation and assist in

providing mentorship, meaningful and life-changing programmes and activities for the young men in our society. There are several men in the Turks and Caicos Islands who are capable of providing mentorship, so we want to bring them together under the umbrella of 100 Black Men of America and bring about significant transformation to the lives and future of our boys and young men,” Director of Gender Affairs, Carolyn Dickenson.

In observance of international Men’s day, the department will be Director of Gender Affairs, Carolyn Dickenson. hosting several activities, with the main event, in the form of a Men’s Conference, Education – Program deliver scheduled to be held on November 19, at support services, which help youth, the Airport Inn Conference room. The achieve their educational goals.

Health & Wellness: is a vital event will commence at 6:00pm. Guest speaker for this occasion is Mr. Thomas component of a thriving community.

W. Dortch Jr. Chairman, 100 Black Men of The 100 black men team up with other non-profit organizations to promote America Inc.

The 100 Black Men of America was preventative health strategies, deliver established to empower underprivileged screening and provide education on young men and boys throughout the prevalent African American diseases.

Economic Development: Turks and Caicos Islands. As with other are comprehensive that Chapters this organization is built on four Programs includes educational workshop presented pillars, which are described as “Four for the Future: Education, Mentoring, in our national and fall leader conferences.

Health and Wellness and Economic These sessions provide information that enhances and encourages business and Development”.

Mentoring - is the cornerstone employment opportunities.

You can register at any of the of what the organization brings to the community by guiding youth in life following; experience, fostering a positive self- Department of Gender Affairs in Grand perception and self-respect, encourage Turk – 1 (649) 338 -2681 excellence in education, and the pursuit Providenciales – 1 (649) 338-4004 of post of positive life-ling goals. Globally District Commissioners Office in the chapters are engaged in innovative Family Islands.

Registration ends on November mentoring programs that serve the 19th, 2019. unique needs in their local communities.

Sailrock Contracting Limited [Sailrock] is seeking qualified candidates for the position below: Construction & Development Manager •Sailrock Contracting Limited is seeking a Construction & Development Manager to reside in South Caicos and oversee all construction and development activities carried out by the Sailrock Development. The employee will oversee and ensure the successful completion of all construction and development projects for the expansion of Sailrock Resort as well as private homes for Sailrock Living.

Responsibilities •Managing and supervising architects, engineers, contractors, vendors and all construction and development activity •Providing oversight and supervision of quality building practices, good construction environmental controls and best practices •Developing and implementing a quality assurance program •Managing project controls and pay requests including change order management •Driving to achieve schedule and budget goals •Assisting in the development and ongoing updating of project schedules Day-to-day activities include, but are not limited to: •Working with local and Chicago construction and development team to successfully drive all construction and development projects to budget and schedule •Managing, directing, and facilitating the success of all on the ground labor including hourly staff, hired foreign labor, sub-contractors, mechanics, equipment operators and local labor pools •Managing and providing daily oversight of all construction and development activities with a critical path and quality control focus •Participating in process of reviewing and approving bid packages •Participating in process of negotiating, reviewing, and managing contractor agreements •Tracking progress consistently and communicating regularly with Chicago

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team on progress and roadblocks •Maintain relationships with local businesses and agencies as needed and directed •Ensuring the satisfaction and excellent work performance of all labor •Provide daily oversight of quality control.

•Identify and discuss with Owner, Executive Director, Project Managers action plans for any observed deficiencies in the work or potential change in scope •Review and authorize pay requests •Review and approve submittals, including shop drawings, as required •Schedule and document required government inspections during construction •Prepare initial punch list and maintain log of completed items •Monitor staff progress towards completion of punch list •Work with contractor to ready buildings for occupancy •Coordinate delivery and installation of all FFE and OSE •Overall responsibility in driving actuals to established comprehensive project budget and schedule •Interact with Owners and other stakeholders as needed to resolve project issues with support from Construction and Development team •Provide strong leadership and coaching to project teams including construction management, supervision, trades and contractors.

Qualified Candidates will have/be: •Candidate must possess a Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.

•Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Software (SAGE is a plus), and MS Project Scheduling or similar software is preferred.

•Candidate must have significant experience in ground up development and construction with a minimum of fifteen years or relevant experience Additional Fit Expectations: •Organized, efficient and process oriented •Motivated by achieving and exceeding established goals •Ability to work collaborative with others •Experienced in Caribbean or other remote locations •Positive, “whatever is takes” attitude is a must •Excellent communication •Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast-paced environment and lead site superintendents in the same direction Salary Range •$80,000 - $95,000 Annually Please submit applications to Human Resource Department: •Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales •Email: humanresources@southcaicos.com Work permit renewal -Interested Turks and Caicos Islands must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labor Board.

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8th Annual Premier’s Cup Golf Tournament set for December 7th – 8th

By Todeline Defralien

The Annual Premier’s Cup Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday December 7th – Sunday 8th, 2019.

On Monday November 4th, Premier Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson joined the Premier’s Cup Committee, charity representatives and supporters to launch the Premier’s Cup Golf Tournament during a press conference held at The Palms, Providenciales.

This year’s recipients of proceeds raised will be: The Cadet Corp - The largest youth program, which is present on all islands with high schools; The TC Drug Foundation - Donations will go toward ongoing works at the Half Way House and The Duke of Edinburgh Award Program - soon to be introduced under the Ministry of Education.

Spectators are encouraged to attend the event to help raise funds for local charities. Several Ministers and Government officials will be playing at this year’s tournament.

Premier Robinson spoke to the impact and need for each charity. Each of the charities focuses on some aspect of youth development which needs the support of both private and public sector.

She said, “I want to say that we are conscious of the recipients, we carefully select the recipients because these are critical organizations for our youth and also we look at what is happening in

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Minister of Education Karen Malcolm, Mr. Mervin Cox Sr., sponsor and representatives from the Provo Golf Club, committee members and recipients. society and why they should be chosen to be recipients of the Premier’s Cup proceeds. Last year we had an excellent turn out, we had a really good time so we expect the spirit of competition to be great this year and we expect beautiful weather.”

Premier Robinson thanked participants and the hardworking committee led by Mr. Mervin Cox, for a successful tournament last year.

Committee members plead for financial support and assistance from the community.

Committee member Edith

Skippings said, “All three new charities that will be the recipients this year are worthwhile charities that will help to keep our young children engaged in positive things and leading them to live an honest and positive lifestyle moving into the adult world. I pledge to each and every company out there and anyone that wants to get in contact with us, you can reach Ms. Sharlene Gardiner on 2321845 or myself Edith Skippings on 2311515.”

Recipients from the 2018 Premier’s Cup Golf Tournament: The Cadet Corp Program and the TC

Aquatics Swim Club were presented their donations at the event.

This year’s tournament will commence with an event on 7th December 2019 and the Golf Scramble will kick off at midday 8th December 2019.

Ministers Hon. Vaden Williams, Hon. Goldray Ewing and Hon. Karen Malcolm were present for the 2019 Tournament Launch.

Herzog, the leading sponsor and representatives from the Provo Golf Club were also present and brought remarks.

ASSOCIATE CRIMINAL ATTORNEY F Chambers, Attorneys at Law is seeking to employ an Associate Criminal Attorney. Applicants must have at least 7 years post qualification experience, with specialization in the area of Criminal Law. Duties will include assisting and expanding the Criminal Law Department of the firm, undertaking a variety of work including all aspects of criminal defence and human rights work.

Starting Salary $2,100.00 to $3,000.00 per month based on Experience and relevant Qualifications.

The American Embassy in Nassau is accepting applications for the following position: Consular Agent – Turks & Caicos Island Salary $20,541.00 Part-time (20 hours per week)

Kindly forward all resumes and qualification details to the below address with copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board:

Duties:

All applications must be submitted to: Human Resources Department F Chambers Attorneys at Law 007 Emily House, 1105 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: sas@fchamberslaw.com

Assists U.S. citizens in welfare, whereabouts and repatriation, protection of property and death/estate cases. Assists applicants with citizenship and passport matters, including registration of birth abroad and passport applications. Directs U.S. citizens to online registration with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.

Processes requests for notary services. Develops and processes a variety of claims for federal benefits under Embassy Nassau’s supervision (position N32-1405-011).

Litigation Paralegal/Legal Executive Required for TCI–based specialist disputes and judgment enforcement practice operating across the Caribbean Region as a whole.

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.

Interested candidates are required to possess the following skills and qualifications: • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration or Management is required.

• Experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in work involving the application of regulatory material and extensive public contact required.

• Language: Level IV written and spoken English required.

The complete Vacancy Announcement and Application forms are available online at: https://bs.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs Application forms must be submitted electronically to the following email for consideration: NassauHR@state.gov.

Applications will not be accepted at the Security Gate of the Embassy or by mail or other means of delivery.

Deadline for applications is November 8, 2019.

Due to the high volume of applications, unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Local entrepreneur Ronald Saunders officially launches Conch Cab

By Todeline Defralien

Local Turks and Caicos Islander, Ronald Saunders officially launched Conch Cab community services in Providenciales.

The largest community cab fleet launched during an event on Wednesday evening at Kalooki’s Restaurant at Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales.

In attendance was Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Goldray Ewing, PDM Chairman Douglas Parnell, Hon. Josephine Connolly, Hon. Akierra Missick, family members, friends and other local community members.

Conch Cab is a ride hailing service available on the island of Providenciales in the Turk and Caicos. It connects riders with drivers, and offers a convenient transport service with transparent rates, easily-identified cars, and great service.

Functional on the network as of next week is two cars.

Saunders told The SUN that his intension is to increase the fleet drastically with an end goal of fifty cars before the end of the year.

“It’s been a while since Conch Cab has been manifesting from me,” he said. “Originally I started out wanting to be in the transportation field back in 2008. Fast forward; I went to college and came back in 2014 and launched my first company Track Enterprise which holds two businesses under it. That has

been a great success and I went to a great deal of discouragement, trials and tribulations and I pulled through. The company today has made me the man that I am today along with my personal development and my growth.”

He added: “What I decided to do was combine Conch Cab with the community cab system that was recently passed. The app allows the individual person to go into their cell phones book a ride and have a fully insured licenced driver come and pick you up from your home, on the side of the street or wherever you are at your convenience.”

Saunders said he wants to empower anyone that wants to be an entrepreneur to go ahead and do it.

“The reason I say that is because of the way the company is set up in terms of Conch Cab is that any individual person can come and say CEO of Conch Cab Limited Ronald Saunders that they want to be a driver, become by the law. a part of our leasing program and have Rides are on demand and are an opportunity to work for yourself booked on your phone through an easyand be your own boss. The idea that to-use website. Customers can see live is behind it is that it is safe, reliable car location information, so there’s no transportation using the community cab uncertainty on waiting times. Rides may opportunity that was brought forward by be shared. For regular Conch Cab, rides the government to assists a lot of young are paid for with cash. For Conch Cab people,” he explained.

Black, rides are paid online in advance.

In terms of safety, everyone Conch Cab trips to some driving a Conch Cab will have their locations may require minimum picture, name along with a copy of their numbers of passengers. Even if less public service license posted on the than the booked number of passengers website. Local Turks and Caicos Islanders actually ride, the booked total must be will be the drivers of all cabs as prescribed paid. Be sure to book for the right

PROVO WATER COMPANY LTD. We are currently seeking 2 qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders to fill the position of Pipe Fitter: REQUIREMENTS: o Minimum of 5 years experience in waterworks and piping networks. o Must be available for emergency maintenance calls on evenings and weekends according to rotational schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Hot, dusty and wet conditions including open and confined spaces • Active roadways and associated traffic noise levels • Remote locations JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pipe fitter is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution in residential, commercial and industrial connections.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO: 1. Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.

2. Reads and follows installation plans and establish the sequence of pipe installations.

3. Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machine such as pipe cutters, pipe threading machines and pipe bending machine.

4. Use hand or powered tools to excavate trenches and ditches 5. Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.

6. Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes.

7. Attend Emergency callout when necessary.

8. Carry out all other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Salary Range: US$ 12.00 - $15.00 per hour All applications must be submitted November 22th, 2019.

Turks & Caicos Islanders need only apply.

Office Manager PROVO WATER COMPANY LTD. P.O. Box 39, Grace Bay Road Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: Recruitment@provowater.tc

Conch Cab vehicle

PROVO GAS Location: Provo Gas Building on Industrial Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Mechanic To work 6 days a week Diesel and Propane operations experience The candidate must have ASME Operations experience and be efficient in maintaining a fleet of diesel and propane trucks Salary is $7.00 per hour This position is a new position and not held by anyone Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board and directly to us at provogas@gmail.com or contact us at (649) 242-3131 for details

number of passengers. Conch Cabs may be shared, so there may not be capacity if the correct number of seats are not reserved.

Due to regulations imposed by the Government, Conch Cabs may not pick up passengers inside of resort grounds. When passengers book at a resort, they will be prompted to relocate to a designated pick up location nearby outside of the resort.

All Conch Cabs are independently owned and operated.

Conch Cab Limited does not employ drivers, and does not own any vehicles.

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Rock House progressing smoothly

By Todeline Defralien

Construction is progressing smoothly on Rock House, a new luxury residential resort which is being developed by Grace Bay Resorts.

Mark Durliat, CEO & Developer, Grace Bay Resorts, said construction advances rapidly and the vision begins to emerge on site.

“The Oceanfront and Ridge cottages have advanced considerably, while the resort infrastructure and road system has now become usable.

Our owners at the Ridge Cottages will likely have been informed by their legal counsel that the land closings have now begun,” he said in an email update.

Durliat said Rock House has assembled the finest team of construction professionals for this prestigious development.

“Grace Bay Resorts has worked with its building contractor Projetech Ltd., for nearly 18 years on hundreds of thousands of square feet of residential & hospitality construction in the Turks & Caicos.

Together with our team of engineers, designers and project managers, the development has more than 80 men & women working around the clock to bring the Rock House dream to life,” Durliat added.

“This project also features

a unique team of limestone artisans who have learned this handmade craft from successive generations of masons throughout the Turks & Caicos. This team has already begun to prepare the raw stones by hand, working from a make-shift Rock Factory on the site.

Nearly 1,000 stones have been carved from the earth of our Rock House site and will soon be deployed on the unique cottage architecture. We also continue to deploy our team of landscapers who are taking protective measures to transplant several hundred indigenous trees, plants and succulents which are to be reused on the completed development.”

Rock House will be a Turks and Caicos Islands version of a Mediterranean retreat overlooking the ocean.

Located on a14-acre oceanfront site with 600 feet of frontage and peaks soaring up to 95 feet above sea level, Rock House is the first residential resort tucked into the rugged, untouched limestone cliffs of Providenciales’ north shore inspired by the glamorous seaside resorts of the French Riviera. This residential resort is highly exclusive as it is a low density within a prestigious residential neighborhood.

Rock House joins the list of nearly a dozen projects in which Grace Bay Resorts has been involved in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where Durliat

Raw stones which were carved by hand

and partners are respected for their ability to develop and manage luxury resorts, including Grace Bay Club, the company’s award-winning flagship property.

Rock House will be a 14-acre residential resort located on the cliffs of Providenciales’ north shore and will celebrate the beauty of the environment, incorporating the natural landscape in the architectural design, ultimately limiting its environmental impact. The property will join the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Grace Bay Resorts collection.

Emulating idyllic seaside towns along the Mediterranean coast, Turks and Caicos architecture firm Coast, together with master planner Design and celebrated New York-based interior designer Henderson, are creating a community of contemporary stone-clad cottages cascading down the sloping coastal rock.

Rock House will feature 37 studio suites and one- and two-bedroom ridge and beachfront cottages ranging from $700,000 to $1.995 million, with exclusive Estate homes expected to launch at $5.0 million. Guests and residents will enjoy many breathtaking amenities including a 100-foot infinity pool perched on a 25-ft limestone cliff, a focal point of the property, as well as a secluded Beach Club and jetty.

Mark Durliat, CEO & Developer at Grace Bay Resorts Additional amenities will include a signature restaurant offering dazzling, 180-degree views of the ocean, a relaxing spa, energizing fitness center, tennis courts and winding jogging trails.

Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty is responsible for the sales and marketing. The resort is slated to open in 2021.

The site under construction.

WIILLIQUE : The official handbag of the Turks & Caicos Islands

The launch of “649” collection available this December

Handbags this December, enabling bag lovers to have a mixture of luxury and a feel of Turks & Caicos culture in the form of a handbag. The 5 range collection will be showcased with a launch reception unveiling this December. The simple and striking design of the collection is one of the most instantly recognizable features that will captivate others for both Willique and those wanting to a piece of TCI when abroad.

Featured is the millennial pink Jo bag that was donated for the Cancer Society event IN THE PINK to raise funds. The creation of the recent collection was based off of the natural environment but, its effective design has roots, storytelling, along with ethical practice entwined. Having researched historic events and artifacts this collection is sure to entice the ultimate bag lovers. Preorders are now available

“For those wanting

lifestyle pieces made sustainably and with great quality” states Virgin.com.The brand grew and became worldwide with nominations in 2018 for best art and design with The Icon Award and showcasing at London fashion week 2017.This current year meet with a hiatus from the design world with the designer wanting to connect with her family, culture and roots after being in the abroad for seven years.

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Greater promotion for Sister Islands

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board will be significantly boosting the promotion of the sister islands, says Jennifer Pardo, Senior Marketing Executive.

“Various research has brought to light lack of awareness that the Turks and Caicos Islands is a chain of islands not just Providenciales, which has become the Tourism Hub of the Turks & Caicos.

The need to bring awareness to the other islands within the Turks & Caicos Islands gave birth to the idea of a coined phrase that would enhance the brand’s image of the other islands, thus the term “Sister Islands” was conceived,” Pardo stated in the 2018 Statistical report.

“In efforts to now promote the “Sister Islands” a number of advertising strategies were utilized such as forming partnerships with various wholesale and

media associates to publish articles on the benefits of visiting the Sister Islands.

Social Media was utilized by promoting the Sister Islands on a weekly basis and highlighting each week a different Sister Island. Furthermore the Sister Islands were promoted through the various tradeshows attended in the US, Canada, Europe and Latin America by the Tourist Board’s respective Marketing Reps,” she added.

She stated that the Turk & Caicos Tourist Board, in a continued effort to promote the Turks & Caicos as the number 1 Tourism destination in the Caribbean, has embarked on several key initiatives to ensure that the destination’s presence in the market is maximized.

“These initiatives take the form of the Traditional methods such as attendance of Trades Shows in the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America.

With the addition of print magazine advertisements throughout these markets,

that place an emphasis on promoting the Sisters Islands and niches such as Weddings & Honeymoons, Eco Tourism and Culinary Tourism,” Pardo added.

“To remain competitive the Board has also modernized various forms of advertising by incorporating non-traditional mass media marketing strategies. These are inclusive of Digital Billboard Advertisements in Times Square in the US and Dundas Square in Canada.

As well as television features on the Wheel of Fortune and filming several episodes of the critically acclaimed the Bay TV series within the Turks & Caicos.”

She noted that the Turks and Caicos Islands recently saw the commencement of several new properties and flight additions in 2018, which will make way for visitor arrival increases and the room inventory of the destination.

“The Tourist Board’s commitment

Jennifer Pardo, Senior Marketing Executive, at TCI Tourist Board, to working with wholesalers & hotel partners has not wavered. The Tourist Board collaborated with various wholesalers to promote not just the Tourism Hub of Providenciales but all the Sisters Islands. Likewise there has been a myriad of partnerships with various hotels partners such as absorbing the majority of the costs associated with collaborations with conglomerates such as Expedia and partnering for various press trips and trades shows to minimize costs and maximize the output,” said Pardo.

National Museum Receives Government Sponsorship

Delivering on a promise made by the Hon. Premier, Sharlene CartwrightRobinson earlier this year at the inaugural Museum fundraising Gala, Hon. Karen Malcom, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services presented a fifty-thousand-dollar sponsorship check to the Turks and Caicos National Museum Foundation (TCNMF) at the third Right Excellent JAGS McCartney Lecture Series at the National Memorial Site.

The money will be used by the museum to: •Expand and create new events which will increase their fundraising ability and

community programming, •Expand the museum’s research programming into little known aspects of TCI history to also include local students that can train in heritage management •Create new products to help educate locals on undiscovered TCI history, •Develop new exhibits, and •Expand the archival storage ability to help with the increased request to store historic documents.

Museum Director, Dr. Michael Pateman explains that “Over the next year we will be premiering many new programs including a documentary on traditional boat building, several history books aimed

CBMS

CARIBBEAN BUILDING MATERIALS & SERVICES LTD. 131 South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI Phone 649-941-3400 Fax 649-941-3401 Is Seeking an Administrative Assistant •Applicant will report to and assist the President and Vice President in all facets of the concrete company.

•Applicant must have an Administrative Assistant Certificate.

•Applicant must have a minimum of 8 years experience in the concrete industry.

•Applicant must demonstrate professionalism, resourcefulness and independence with strong organizational, management priority setting and multitasking skills.

•Knowledge of a foreign language would be an asset.

•Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to work 6 days per week Monday-Saturday Starting Salary - $12.50 per hour This position is currently held by a non Belonger Applicant

at the local schools, new exhibits on Salt and Governance in the TCI and so much more.”

President of the TCNMF Seamus Day said, “On behalf of the Members and Directors, we thank the Turks and Caicos Islands government and especially the Hon. Premier for this support. Over the last several years, the Museum has refocused on incorporating the local community more into our events, programs and exhibits and the government’s support will really allow us to expand on that.”

The sponsorship check from the government was not the only donation the Museum received during heritage

month.

Mr. Alton Higgs a traditional “bush doctor” from Lorimers, Middle Caicos (now resident on Grand Turk) gave the museum a basket he made from coconut leaves and stems marking the occasion of his 99th Birthday on October 17th 2019.

The TCNMF is a registered not for profit organization aimed at recording, interpreting, preserving and celebrating the history of the Turks and Caicos Islands and its people. The TCNMF is headquartered at two-hundred-year-old Guinep House on Grand Turk and also has a facility in the Village of Grace Bay on Providenciales.

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE All positions held by work permit holders Butterfield Gold One (1) Electrician Minimum seven years’ experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, including electronic circuit boards. Individual should also possess basic plumbing knowledge and be capable of setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule. Certification required.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $2,000.00 per month One (1) Labourer

Applicant must be physical, able-bodied individuals capable of lifting heavy loads.

Assist with mason, construction work and remove debris.

Wages: starting from $7.50 per hour Rosie’s Delight Restaurant One (1) Kitchen Helper Prep meat & Vegetables Prepare side dishes Assist the cook Keeping the work station clean Must be willing to work long hours including and Saturdays& Holidays if necessary Wages: starting from $7.50 per hour

Is seeking (2) Mason

Location: 23 Parade Ave, Providenciales

Duties include performing skilled masonry work, building, altering and repairing brick, stone, tile or ceramic structures and surfaces

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

Submit applications to by November 12, 2018

Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department

Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

The applicant must be able to work 6 days per week, MondaySaturday Salary is $8.00 per hour This position is currently held by no one Please reply with reference and clean police record to: CBMS Ltd. 941-3400 or 331-0221 Interested Belongers must submit copies of their application to the Labour Board

Labour Commissioner, Labour Department Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

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Premier attends 9th Caribbean Forum: Regional Transformation for inclusive and sustainable growth

The Premier and Minister for Finance, Investment and Trade, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, attended the 9th Caribbean Forum: Regional Transformation for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Barbados on 6 November 2019.

The event brings together senior policymakers, public, private, and multilateral development partners to explore opportunities for regional transformation to attain sustainable and inclusive growth.

There were four targeted sessions during the one-day forum: I.Regional Integration: Leveraging

common institutional arrangement across the Caribbean II. Working together toward a disaster resilience strategy III. Improving tax policy in the Caribbean IV. High Level Panel: The Caribbean in a changing geopolitical environment and the future of multilateralism

The panel discussions focused on leveraging institutional measures to boost regional integration, countries and developing partners working together to build structural, financial, and postdisaster resilience and on taxation in

the tourism sector and developing an appropriate approach to tax incentives.

There was a high-level panel which reflected on the challenges countries in the region face in a changing geopolitical environment.

Premier Robinson commenting on the conference stated: “The Caribbean Forum: Regional Transformation for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth was an opportunity to connect and network with our regional counterparts to share information and pool resources that can assist the Turks and Caicos Islands in achieving our sustainable development goals. The Turks and Caicos Islands being in an active disaster risk zone must

have a comprehensive disaster resilience strategy and mechanisms in place to ensure disaster resilience – we do and we have done so. My Government has been working to develop and improve upon our existing disaster resilience strategy one that takes into consideration all sectors.This forum was a great experience for Turks and Caicos Islands.”

This Forum hosted by the Government of Barbados is a joint initiative between the Caribbean Development Bank (CDF) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and saw the attendances of Ministers of Finance across the Caribbean.

SENIOR CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL BANKING Annual Salary: $75,250 – $119,550

The Senior Relationship Manager manages an assigned portfolio of accounts in the Bank’s Commercial Department to achieve profitable growth at acceptable risk in loans, deposits, and other commercial services. The incumbent also provides service to customers who meet the Bank’s Scotia Service and Complaint Resolution Standards.

Key Accountabilities •Promotes the development and profitable growth of the commercial banking portfolio in the assigned market area •Pursues an aggressive business development program within the assigned market area according to the agreed growth objectives.

•Builds and maintains a high market profile in the assigned market area with both internal and external contacts.

•Ensures all aspects of assigned relationships receive ongoing attention, as required to maintain, improve, grow and retain the relationship.

•Safeguards the Bank’s assets and liabilities.

•Executes the Branch Compliance responsibilities as reflected in documented policies and procedures •Effectively manage the Corporate and Commercial Banking Department in absence of the Commercial Banking Manager.

Requirements •Expert sales/closing skills.

•Strong networking skills and interpersonal skills •Strong negotiation skills •Good communication skills (oral and written).

•Thorough knowledge of relationship building and teamwork skills •Thorough knowledge of Bank’s commercial lending and deposit products and services, and customer profitability model to provide integrated financial solutions •Ability to conduct due diligence on strength of customer financials •Strong PC skills are necessary, including a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and commercial systems and platforms.

•Experienced credit skills •Leadership and supervisory skills; •Graduate Degree and/or work equivalency at least 3 to 5 years commercial banking experience.

Scotiabank offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth to the successful candidate.

All applicants who are Turks Islanders are invited to send their resume to the Commissioner and Labor Board. Preference will be given to Turks & Caicos Islanders.

Please submit your resume no later than Nov. 22nd, 2019 to: Pamela Taylor – Human Resource Officer pamela.taylor@scotiabank.com Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. P.O. Box 15, 88 Cherokee Road, Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Graceway IGA Supermarkets invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed vacant positions: Pizza Cook Job Requirements & Responsibilities: •Preparing pizza dough •slicing and chopping toppings like vegetables and meats •executing customers’ orders considering special requests •To be successful in this role, you should have experience with various pizza types and be available to work during business hours. Including weekends and holidays •Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow all company procedures and regulations regarding food handling and sanitation •Assisting with serving customers at deli counter and or food preparation may be required •Previous work experience in Deli / Bakery food preparation, weighing, packaging, pricing meats and cheeses and serving customers is required Pay rate $7.00 per hour OTHER POSITIONS NEEDED: •Cashiers •Grocery Pickers / Van Loaders •Stockers •Laborers • Deli Clerks •Wholesale - Receivers Pay rate $ 7.00 - $7.50 Please ask Store Security Officers for Applications Or Email Resumes to: hr@gracewayiga.com TCI BELONGERS, PRC, RESIDENT / FREE LANCE PERMITS ONLY NEED APPLY Deadline for submission of applicants is November 15th, 2019

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Benefits of weight training

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

When most of decide to adopt a healthy lifestyle, it’s known that regular exercise should become a part of our routine.

Some type of aerobic exercise such as dance or step classes, volleyball or running is usually included in our fitness plan. Many of us however, neglect weight training, seeing it as an exercise reserved for persons who are fitness or gym buffs or who train to attain a particular type physique. But weight training not only boosts those “show muscles” but also improves many aspects of our health.

Lower your diabetes risk

We all know that living a healthy lifestyle by managing our weight and eating a healthy diet can help prevent diabetes and control the condition if we are already diabetic.

But weightlifting specifically, plays a significant role in reducing your risk.

A study by the National Institutes of Health found that men who lifted weights for about five 30-minute sessions per week had a 34 percent lower risk of diabetes. Adding regular cardiovascular exercise slashed the risk by 59 percent!

Stay heart healthy

Those weight training sessions are also a great way to condition the heart. It has been shown that blood flow after 45 minutes of moderate-intensity

strength training can cause up to a 20 percent decrease in blood pressure and this effect lasts for about 30 minutes after the end of a training session. In fact, in persons who lift weights regularly, the effect extended up to an entire day after their last session, rivaling the effects of anti-hypertensive medications.

Improve your balance

Having well-toned, strong muscles improves our performance in sporting activities and everyday life. When we weight train, we don’t only work our larger muscles like our pecs but also smaller stabilizer muscles in your limbs and our core. This is especially important for people as they age as falls, partly due to poor balance, are the leading cause of injury-related death in adults over 65 especially when a fracture results from the fall.

Beat osteoporosis

As you age, you naturally lose muscle and bone mass. Bone loss starts in our 30s and physically inactive people can lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass each decade after age 30! This is of special concern for women. Weightlifting can help fight this. Just as our muscles adapt to the stress of weightlifting by becoming bigger and stronger, our bones also adapt by depositing bone in areas that are stressed by weights, thereby producing stronger bones.

Lift your mood

CAREER OPPORTUNITY COUNTRY MANAGER, CABLE AND WIRELESS (TCI) LIMITED

It’s an accepted fact that when stressed, anxious or depressed, exercise is a good tool to help take the edge off.

In fact, most persons are aware that aerobic type exercise such as running causes the release of endorphins which are mood elevators. However, when followed for 8 weeks, the effect of exercise on depressive symptoms in a group of women was assessed after regularly weight training or doing aerobic exercise. The effect on mood was the same for both groups. This suggests that the next time you’re feeling down, instead of going for a long run, maybe you could pick up that dumbbell instead.

Fight Weight Gain

Want to eat that extra piece of pizza or have that conch fritter without feeling guilty? Lift weights. Weight training is proven to increase overall body metabolism. The more muscle you gain in the gym, the more calories you burn doing daily activities.

Of course, you should not believe that a diet high in calories and fat will all be counteracted by a half hour stint lifting weights, but improving your overall muscle density will help you stay lean even if you cheat on your diet now and then.

Look and Feel Better

Weightlifting is the best way to get a lean, toned, fit body. With all the cardio in the world, without some

form of resistance training to challenge the muscles, you won’t get very toned.

Women tend to shy away because of fear of becoming bulky.

However, lifting light to moderate weights will result in a lean body, not a bulky one. So, if you are looking to tone and shape your body, start lifting today. *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general practitioner who also specialises in dermatology. For questions or comments, please contact her at drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at Associated Medical Practices 946-4242.

•Lead and take responsibility for issues and actions on the Monthly Operations review.

•Responsible for board management (where applicable) and direction of all operating company requirements in stipulated jurisdiction.

•Manage a positive relationship with local government and regulators.

•Responsible for creating good community relationships that are in keeping with overall Caribbean corporate social responsibility agenda.

•Grow value added services for the business.

•The recruitment, development, and growth of the team members across all commercial lines.

•The delivery of monthly; quarterly; semi-annually; and annual revenue and performance targets.

WHO WE ARE

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Cable & Wireless part of the Liberty Latin America group of companies have operated in the region since the 1870s, always at the forefront of innovating infrastructure and services. Today, our modern fiber fast broadband, mobile, landline and TV services are underpinned by over 50,000 kilometers of the most modern subsea and terrestrial fiber networks in this part of the world. This enables us to offer unparalleled connectivity - the fastest broadband with the latest video content, secure IT solutions, plus mobile services packed with data options – all under a blend of iconic consumer, business and wholesale brands. Like Flow and C&W Business in Turks and Caicos, +Movil in Panama and BTC in the Bahamas. Together, our commitment is to invest and innovate so that we empower our customers and stakeholders to succeed in this connected world.

Ideally, you’ve got the following qualifications and experience:

WHO YOU ARE You’re apassionate and dynamic leader who candeliver our commercial strategy inCable and Wireless (TCI) Limited. You’ll lead the entire Turks and Caicos team and our in-country business plan, driving sales and inspiring the team here to deliver an excellent customer experience, becoming the local customer champion on all matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES •Drive and implement the commercial strategy for the country.

•Lead in-country business plan coordination and strategy execution.

•Implement the 12-month AOP for the Caribbean product suite required to meet the plan for the business.

•Ensure that end to end delivery, sale and customer support process and plans are established for product suite in country.

•Responsible for country P&L development (exclusive of indirect operating cost) and indirect sales management.

•A bachelor’s degree in a discipline that means you can meet the intellectual demands of the job; and/or equivalent experience.

•Aminimum of five years’ experience in a senior commercial role in a competitive sales environment •Execution of marketing programs, covering advertising, promotions, pricing and product development •Knowledge of trends in the telecommunications industry with experience of working in a competitive environment.

If you’re looking for work with purpose– where you’ll use our innovative products and services tocreate moments that matter for our customers right across the Turks and Caicos Islands – we want to hear from you.

Remuneration based on experience (starting $90,000 per annum) plus Company Pension, Health Insurance and Company performance-related bonus.

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submitapplications in writing with full CV and Cover letter to Phebe Warren (Corporate Recruiter) via email at phebe.warren@cwc.com or Cableand Wireless (TCI) Limited’s head office atP.O. Box 78, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, for the attention of Phebe Warren (Corporate Recruiter),by November 18th, 2019.

Prospective TC Islander applicants may also lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

Apply now to join our growing company.

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Stay in your lane! A recipe for success.

By Drexwell Seymour

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 They confronted King Uzziah and said, “It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the LORD. That is for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who have been consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have been unfaithful; and you will not be honored by the LORD God.” 2 Chronicles 26:16

In the field of sports, the athletes must stay in their lane, otherwise they may be disqualified and may lose the opportunity of winning a medal.

For example, our very own Delano Williams participated in an Olympics relay team and the team got third place. Unfortunately, upon a review of the race, it was discovered that one of the team members infringed and was out of the lane as a result the team was disqualified. What a disappointment it was for all of us? If only the member had stayed in his lane, the team would have been successful.

Run with perseverance

There is a race marked out for each of us. Once you discover what that race is, run with perseverance and win.

Stay in your lane and don’t look on the side of you to see how others are doing otherwise you may become distracted.

Stay focused and look straight ahead to win the race. You may get tired but don’t give up. Keep running towards the prize.

Don’t imitate others

Sometimes we others appear to be successful and so we imitate others.

We talk like others, we walk like others and we pursue the same things they pursued hoping to be successful.

While you may earn some money by imitating others, you may not enjoy what you are doing. You may also feel intimidated by imitating others especially if they are something better than you. Stop imitating others. You are unique. You have a gift within you. Stay in your lane and pursue that gift and become happy. If you are happy, then you are on the road to success. After all, your gift will make room for you.

(Proverbs 18:16) Mind your own business Sometimes we take matters upon ourselves and instruct others what we think they should do or shouldn’t do.

Mind your own business and let people stay in the lane that they were marked

HS LTD.

HS Limitedis seeking following position:

suitableapplicantsfor

the

CLEANERS The applicants will be responsible for the daily cleaning and upkeep of theexterior of a commercial plaza. Duties will include sweeping, mopping, cleaning of windows and doors, removal of trash and cleaning of restrooms. Undertake any other duties as required as it relates to the general cleaning of the plaza.

Requirements: The applicants must be able to work with little to no supervision, must have knowledge of proper cleaning techniques,must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions, should be physically fit, hardworking and reliable.

Starting wages: $6.25 per hour Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 9465126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position is currently available.

Closing date for application is 15thNovember 2019.

for. Some of us even usurp authority to make decisions for others without even knowing the calling of others resulting in a recipe for disaster.

Stay in your lane

In 2 Chronicles 26, King Uziah burned incense but it was not his responsibility to do so. It was the responsibility of the priests. Because he did not stay in his lane, leprosy broke out on his forehead.

In another story in 1 Samuel 13, Saul offered burn offering when he saw the men began to scattered and Samuel was not around at the time set.

Samuel told Saul he did a foolish thing and because he did, his kingdom did not endure.

Some of you are married and you crossed the lane and had an affair on your spouse resulting in a failed marriage.

When you stay in your lane, you are bound to have success. When you cross the lane, you are going to lose the race.

Conclusion

There may be many who may disagree with the statement “Stay in your lane”. People may argue that in order to be successful, you may have to move out of your lane and try something different.

It is fine to try something different but whatever you try, let it be in your lane.

There are so many things within you that are perhaps lying dormant and it requires you to activate it.

You just need to know if that is the race you were marked for.

Position: Paediatrician Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: To provide general medical care to paediatric patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre on a shared and rotational basis between the 3 Pediatric posts- 2 of which are based at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and 1 at Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Responsibilities: Attend to Paediatric in-patients. Attend to Paediatric out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Attend to special care baby unit patients. Stabilization of premature or sick neonates prior to transfer to level 3 NICU. Attend deliveries where indicated according to policies and proceedures. Provide Paediatric emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Baby discharge checks. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Medicals for Looked After Children. Facilitate, where necessary, visiting consultants.

Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise on the delivery of nursing care to the Paediatric patients.

Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Paediatrics. At least five years in recognized Paediatric posts.

Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $83,000 to $90,000 per annum.

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada. tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 13th November 2019

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Captaining a ship through troubled waters

By Shaun Malcolm

In my capacity as a declared candidate at large for the Progressive National Party (PNP), I am morally, socially, and ethically obligated to listen and respond to the complaints and concerns of the TCI constituency, whether they be PDM or PNP, or whether I agree or disagree with the individual or their issue.

Recently, a young voter described to me, his mild apprehension with the age of the PNP opposition leader, the Honorable Washington Misick.

This young man expressed some concern for the difficulty of the tasks he expected the next elected Premier to address and resolve. He wondered aloud whether Washington Misick, at his age, would have the determination, to insist in perpetuity, that only Turks & Caicos Islanders should be left with the decisions of who, when, how and if ever, a migrant receives citizenship status in the TCI. The young man questioned if the Honorable Misick possessed the fortitude to demand that the British finally honor their obligations to protect our country’s borders from the constant torrent of penetration by drug runners, gun runners and human smugglers.

It was this young voter’s stated opinion, that the exceptionally contentious issues we have with the British, Islander status and protection of our boarders, would require a Premier with a strength of will and endurance to do battle with the British, while simultaneously addressing a diversification of our economy, theft and pollution of our diminishing natural resources, and all the other day to day demands on a country’s leader. “We” he said, “might be better off with a younger and stronger man with more emphasis on a warrior attitude and less emphasis on a gentleman attitude”.

Yes, I agreed. Younger and stronger men with warrior attitudes are good. We need them in certain positions because they are better…at certain jobs.

I suggested to this young voter that the manner in which an elected government operates in executing their responsibilities during the process of governing, is not unlike the manner in which a British Navy war ship operates.

Different members of the ship’s crew have different responsibilities, just as different ministers have different ministerial responsibilities.

The engine room of a British Navy war ship is a loud, hot, intense atmosphere that definitely requires

strong young men.

Manning or operating the giant rapid-fire deck guns or cannons on that same British war ship, definitely requires a warrior attitude.

But, when deciding who will be selected to Captain (lead) that British war ship, neither the words strong, young, nor warrior, are found in a description of the leader that the British Navy seeks.

You are more likely to see words like experienced, knowledgeable, strong organizational skills, the ability to delegate responsibilities and lead decisively, in a description for any real leadership position and those are just some of the words that describe Washington Misick.

I believe that the PNP party has enough strong, young warriors, both men and women, that are capable of carrying a load, that we won’t need the Honorable Washington Misick in the engine room or on a deck gun, which will give him the freedom to exercise and demonstrate the leadership skills and wisdom he has developed as one of our longest serving and most trusted Statesmen.

The level of incompetence and inexperience of the current PDM administration has been shamelessly exemplified by their missteps in resolving

the hospitality workers gratuity issue, infighting and public disparaging among PDM ministers, the constant shifting of ministerial duties and responsibilities, the government’s failure to complete hurricanes repairs of our schools, two plus years post hurricane, and now an air traffic controller’s labor strike that closed our airport and cost our country millions, plus a black-eye among tourism professionals. Should the PDM party really be bragging about a financial surplus?

Our country has some troubled waters we must navigate in the near future. The Captain on our ship’s bridge will make decisions that our children will live by. Let us choose the right man at the right time. Experience matters.

May God Bless these Turks and Caicos Islands.

When will it end?

By Jamell Robinson

Several weeks ago, my mother visited her grandchildren and my wife and I in Provo.

The morning following the murder of the young man named Jefferson, she asked me, “When will it end?’’.

I could not answer her. Since that day we have had several instances of robberies in brought daylight and shootings up to a few days ago.

We have had the Premier give a national address without a single mention of the ever growing crime situation or what has happened or is happening with the Royal Bermudian Police Officers that were promised to be on the ground by now.

Do we even have enough of them to have an effective surge with boots on the streets to ensure that we do

Design/Build Int Ltd Location: 29 Universal Rentall Drive, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a Labourer Duties include: •Grinding and cutting of steel •Maintaining the appearance of the property •Responsible for welfare of guard dogs •Organizing and cleaning warehouse and facilities •Garbage removal Required to work only 30 hours per week Salary is $7.00 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

not burn out the current RTCIP officers who have increased traffic operations since the joint press conference with the Acting Governor, the Acting Premier, and the Acting Commissioner of Police?

After the shooting and robberies a few days ago, again the question comes to mind, “When will it end?’’.

Some might say, ‘but Jamell, since the increased patrols etc we have not seen a lot of criminal activity’. I ask, ‘are we being effective or are the criminals simply making an adjustment to gear up for increased activities as we enter the Christmas season’.

In every society, crime is inevitable. Once you have laws on the books, people break them. What I want to know is, are we doing enough in the present to ensure that our crime levels are manageable for the safety of our people in the first instance and the protection our economic viability in the second.

Should we launch a gun amnesty program lead by the Christian Council, the Baptist Union, or any combination of religious groups to get these guns off our streets? We don’t manufacture guns in the Turks and Caicos Islands!! Are we really doing enough to stop them from coming in via our many ports of entry?

We had the issuance of the new CCTV compatible license plates recently, to huge fanfare by this government. I ask how is this going to be effective when many neighborhoods across the Turks and Caicos Islands still don’t have adequate street lighting, which was made worst following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Where are the promised incentives for setting up Neighborhood Watch Groups and duty free and Customs Processing Fee free incentives for the importation and setting up of home security systems?

I end where I began, to the question “Is enough being done?” The answer is simply NO. Stay blessed and Safe TCI. #YouDeserveBetter

Beverley Simmons

PHILOME PIERRE

Iona Forbes

Angela Prospere

COX COMPLEX

Location: Palmgrove, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Maintenance Man/ Labourer Duties: Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance. Site maintenance and cleaning To work three days a week Salary is $6.25 an hour or $200.00 monthly This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

In South Caicos Is seeking a Fisherman To work 6 days per week Duties include fishing, diving, and preparation of seafood for sale Salary: $300.00 per week Please contact: 343-7807 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

Location: 109 Gypsun Street, Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking (1) Caretaker To take care of a baby, complete light housekeeping, such as dishes or folding laundry and preparing meals Must be able to work 5 days per week Salary is $6.25 per Hour Please Contact: 247-7819 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Labour Board

Location: Palmgrove, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Domestic worker Must be able to maintain home and provide regular housekeeping duties Must be able to speak English, honest and trustworthy To work for four days a week Salary is $6.25 an hour The position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

Cox Plaza, 15 Five Cays Road Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3650 Fax:649-9464283 Is seeking for: (1). PROPERTY MANAGER Responsible for the operations at the rental property.

•Responsible for Managing Rent.

• Responsible for Managing tenants.

•Maintenance & repairs roles.

•Knowledge of Landlord- Tenant Laws.

•Supervising responsibilities.

•Responsible for Managing the Budget/Maintaining Records.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A minimum of 8 years’ SALARY: $2,000.00 per month.

Deadline date November 15th, 2019 Please fax or email resume to Fax: 649-946-4283 Email: bac@tciway.tc

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Take a Stand Grand Turk/TCI

By Lee Ingham

I am a native Turks and Caicos Islander. And at the risk of sounding “cliché ish,” I love my country – especially my little, bucolic Grand Turk, the island of my birth and early childhood.

I am so proud of the giant strides which our country has experienced over the last half century or so, but despite the significant development – economically, educationally, etc. – from which Grand Turk also benefitted, I am so sad to see the inattention which is being perpetrated on the nation’s capital.

In essence, the island of Grand Turk seems to have regressed infrastructurally since the days of my youth.

What I am offering in this article might appear to be disjointed, but I am attempting to use a number of desperate examples which, to my way of thinking, strengthen my argument in calling our people to arms to demand proper action from ourselves and from those in leadership positions whom we elected to serve and represent us.

In essence, Grand Turk has seven (7) political Representatives – the 5 all-island Representatives and the Honorable Minister Edwin Astwood from GT South and the Honorable George Lightbourne from GT North.

Yet, if you take even a superficial look at the physical condition which currently prevails on the island, it appears that Grand Turk, despite its prominence as the nation’s capital, is being relegated to the “dunghill” of the TCI.

It is simply inconceivable that the Representatives, especially the 7 mentioned above, and those who live and/or work on the island cannot or refuse to take the necessary, immediate steps to improve the infrastructural needs of the people of Grand Turk.

On the other hand, the citizens and residents of Grand Turk are just as culpable since they refuse to demand, in no uncertain terms, the respect and attention they deserve.

And, yes, there will be those who “ring the bell” and “show the shell” – simply because they are Party loyalists, “come hell or high water.” But I think this

supersedes loyalty to any Party and begs not sure that these same sentiments are for the good of our island, our country expressed to those who have the ability and our fiduciary duty as the Employers to address these concerns. of those we chose to serve us.

The one avenue which the

As a young boy growing up people of the country had to express in Grand Turk, I, like many of my their opinions and views publicly, -contemporaries, walked the “pond the talk show, Expressions, on “the trenches” back and forth to school, nation’s station,” Radio Turks and searched for bird’s eggs, and sailed our Caicos – has been silenced. And, as far home-made boats in the individual as I know, the only explanation for the ponds; but today the trenches are gone “shut down”came in the form of an and the individual ponds have become announcement on the station is that lakes which flood the “folleys” and other “due to circumstances beyond our control, important streets after a good, soaking Expressions, has been temporarily rain. suspended.”

This means that those And the sad fact is that those roads become impassable for the persons who made this decision to predominantly ambulatory residents suspend Expressions see no reason while those who drive, must drive their whatsoever to provide a rationale salve who has limited freedom is willing automobiles through the salty water – a to the people of the country for this to “no more” and fight back, shouldn’t present danger for rust corrosion and a unprecedented action. And no one in we who have greater freedom be willing shortened life-span for their vehicles. the Government or the Opposition has to do, at least as much?

Certainly, this is not progress. Whatever demanded an explanation!!! Nor have Two recent events in the TCI are happened to “sea/pond walls” as the residents made any demands for an reminiscent of Camus’ argument. The containment of the water? explanation. month of October saw two work action

A simple solution might be Consequently, Grand Turk is left episodes which helped to convince me building containment walls which will with limited means of expressing views that the people of the Turks and Caicos provide work for many of our people except “under the tree.” The ridiculous Islands have not really resigned ourselves and if this is done properly, perhaps argument that the Show and its Host to a fate which seems to relegate us to a entrepreneurial opportunities may ensue are controlled by the Government permanent catatonic state. for a tourist attraction with flat-bottom is a specious one at best because the Those two episodes are the and/or paddle boats. people are the ultimate authority in a “strikes” of the Prison Officers which

Even though the people of democracy and, as far as I am concerned, was closely followed by the Air Traffic Grand Turk pay for their plates and the people need to demand the return Controllers. The employees of the licenses to operate their vehicles, there of Expressions along with its Host. That Prison and the Airports Authority came are too many streets which are not seems to be the language which the to the conclusion that the conditions conducive to safe driving, due largely to authorities understand. under which they were working and the the potholes and lack of maintenance.

I will not even mention the salaries for which they work, respectively,

I have heard much complaints seven years which the grounded ship were unfair, unsafe and not getting and discussion “under the Tree” and has spent on Governor’s Beach, the best the attention they deserved from the elsewhere about the condition of Grand beach in Grand Turk!! relevant authorities.

Turk. However, it seems that the folks Clearly, nothing gets done These two groups then took the have concluded that there is nothing we with any alacrity when it comes to decision to “strike” until their demands can do and this conclusion is reached no Government projects in the TCI. They all were addressed. I do not know how long matter which political Party controls the blame it on the “procurement process.” the employees of the two Organizations reins of Government.

But if the process is to blame and the job endured the conditions under which

This fatalistic attitude seems to of the Parliamentarians is to make policy they refused to work any longer, but it have permeated the psyche of some of the and enact laws, why has the process not seems clear that they had arrived at that residents of the island – though I am not been changed? Or is it the case that their stage where they were willing to a stand. sure to what extent -- and some persons “hands are tied” here as well?

We should all take courage from the have declared their intention not to vote Albert Camus, the French examples of these two Organizations in the next general elections because “it existentialist philosopher/novelist, in and, in clear and certain ways, Stand Up ain’t going make no difference.”

The Rebel, argues that even the slave and Fight for our rights!!!

And while such a declaration is takes a stand when pushed to the wall made in some casual conversations, I am and refuses to be pushed anymore. If the A luta continua!!

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Regulating with Honesty, Integrity and Transparency

Public Statement Pursuant to section 39 of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance 1st November 2019 TAKE NOTICE that the Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”) has on 10th September 2019 revoked the Company Management License of Diamond Corporate Services Ltd (“Diamond”), having its Registered Offices now or formerly at Courtyard Plaza Leeward Highway Providenciales. The revocation of Diamond’s licence was pursuant to the Financial Services Commission Ordinance as a result of several contraventions of the Company Management (Licensing) Ordinance and the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and Code.

This means that DIAMOND IS NOT LICENSED to act for or on behalf of any individual or entity in the capacity of a Company Manager or Registered Agent pursuant to the Companies Ordinance 2017.

If you have a company represented by Diamond, you are advised to take all necessary steps to ensure that your company is represented by a licensed company manager. Please be further advised that all companies are required to be represented by a Registered Agent who must be a licensed company manager; failure to use a licensed company manager may result in the striking off of a company.

In the event clarification or additional information is required on this matter, please contact the Financial Services Commission at Tel: (649) 946-5314/2791 or via email at fsc@tcifsc.tc or visit the Company Managers web page at https://tcifsc.tc/company-managers/ Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission

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WE CELEBRATE OUR HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE QUIZ CHAMPIONS Winning team Holy Family Academy. Left to right are Director of the National Museum Dr. Michael Pateman; Director of the Department of Culture Ms. Ludwina Fulford; students Christian Jean and Ikera Stubbs; Director of the Department of Education Mr. Edgar Howell; teacher at Holy Family Academy Ms. Guilmese Gustave; student Nahshya Hinson; FortisTCI Senior Vice President of Corporate Service and CFO Mrs. Ruth Forbes, and Museum Representative Mrs. Candianne Williams.

The annual Turks & Caicos National Museum Foundation’s History and Cultural Heritage Quiz has provided an important educational opportunity for our students to understand and celebrate the rich cultural traditions of our islands, while inspiring them through friendly competition.

Second place winner, Raymond Gardiner High School students: Left to right are Davar Lewis, Cajair Davidson and Cameron Handfield, with Director of the National Museum Dr. Michael Pateman and teacher at Raymond Gardiner High School Ms. Stacie Ann Taylor.

As lead sponsor of this event, FortisTCI applauds the organizers, participating schools, teachers and supporters for another stellar event, held on Thursday, October 31 at Brayton Hall.

Congratulations to the Winners!

First place: Holy Family Academy Second place: Raymond Gardiner High School 2017 Winner

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LOCAL NEWS

9th Annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival highlights T

he highly anticipated Caribbean Food and Wine Festival held last weekend on the Grace Bay strip was a sizzling event.

The street fair, which forms part of the four-day culinary event, was flocked by both visitors and

residents alike. In addition to the delicious foods, there were also cultural and other performances by local artistes.

The festival took place from October 31st – November 3rd at a number of resorts throughout

Providenciales and ended with a beautiful brunch on Parrot Cay.

This year’s headliners included: Chef Ryan McCaskey, Chef Atul Kochhar, Chef Michael Schwartz, Alberto Chiarlo and Michael Polenske.

The committee is hopeful to

have all the events back on the line up and bringing to the islands, more new and exciting Guests Chefs and Wine Makers for next year as well as seeing the amazing execution their partnering properties have in store.

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ENERGY TRANSFORMATION You Can Depend On

We’re building partnerships to transform energy in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

FortisTCI has worked with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and the Rocky Mountain Institute to develop a Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy (R-NETS) – a roadmap for the TCI’s energy future.

And with our new and ongoing investments in solar energy generation, solar plus battery pilot project, and electric vehicle and charging station exploration, FortisTCI is working to deliver cost-effective renewable energy solutions to customers.

R-NETS: A roadmap for TCI’s energy future

Solar integration to the FortisTCI grid

Electric vehicle pilot project

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Conch Cab officially launches in Providenciales C

onch Cab, owned by local entrepreneur, Ronald Saunders, officially launched its services in Providenciales.

The largest community cab fleet launched during an event on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at Kalooki’s Restaurant at Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales.

Attending the event was Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Goldray Ewing, PDM Chairman Hon. Douglas Parnell, Hon. Josephine Connolly, Hon. Akierra Missick, family members, friends and other local community members.

Conch Cab is a ride hailing service available on the island of Providenciales in the Turk and Caicos. It connects riders with drivers, and offers a convenient transport service with transparent rates, easily-identified cars, and great service.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys to honor Dr. Rihanna’s new book is an Dre for trailblazing autobiography for the Instagram age

Rihanna’s self-titled “visual Rihanna’s 23rd birthday party, at autobiography” has an immense which she’s pictured smoking a cigar physical presence: It weighs 15 as Jay-Z opens a gold champagne pounds, stands over 16 inches tall, bottle and Beyoncé smiles beside and calls to be set down on a table him. She winces as a London to be studied, like an artifact in a tattooist works on her famous museum. sternum tattoo of Egyptian goddess

The book contains Isis. over 1,000 photos -- a testament Several pages depict a party to Rihanna’s status, not just held for her grandfather, Lionel as a musician, designer and “Bravo” Brathwaite, complete with businesswoman, but as a visual a cake shaped like a bottle of Banks icon. Aside from brief captions and Caribbean Lager. headings, there are no words at all, Rihanna’s close friends not even an introduction.

Melissa Forde and Jennifer Rosales

Many of the photos are appear throughout the book, often likely to be instantly recognizable in the famously hard-working to the most devoted members of musician’s off-duty moments (“I Rihanna’s fanbase -- known as the don’t have a sleep pattern. I have Navy -- who have tracked her career sleep pockets. I fit it in when I can,” closely. Yet, it still provides new the singer told Sarah Paulson in a insight into the megastar’s life. recent Interview Magazine profile).

For example, there’s a While most of the images were shot fold-out spread of her early years by professional photographers with in Barbados, offering a glimpse exclusive access, Forde has also of her childhood as Robyn Fenty contributed with her own work.

(Rihanna is her middle name).

The most public moments Photos and news clippings of Rihanna’s life, meanwhile, are document her victory in the Mr. & presented with new, behind-theMiss Combermere Pageant at age 16, scenes context. In one spread, she while an earlier school report reads, prepares to put on the mitre that “Robyn is a consistent worker who completed her pearl-encrusted takes pride in doing her work well.” papal ensemble at the 2018 Met Ball.

A spread is dedicated to In another, she holds hands with

production work

The cover of Rihanna’s “visual autobiography,” officially published by Phaidon on October 24. her toddler niece, Majesty Burke, backstage at the 2016 Anti World Tour. There are photos of Rihanna working on a series of albums, as well as on the various fashion collaborations that preceded the launch of her own luxury fashion line, Fenty.

The book gives fans an extra glimpse inside her life and elevates those private moments into the realms of a permanent historical record.

“Rihanna,” published by Phaidon, is released on October 24.

Kim Kardashian Rents Out Childhood Home for Kris Jenner’s Surprise Birthday Party

Leave it to Kim Kardashian to make us cry our eyes out on a Tuesday.

But the 39-year-old mother sure knows how to throw a surprise birthday party. The Kardashian clan matriarch, Kris Jenner, celebrated her 65th birthday today and boy, did it turn out to be an unforgettable one.

Turns out, Kim had quite the secret up her sleeve and tricked everyone into thinking they were going out for a simple and intimate birthday lunch to celebrate Kris when in fact, she had rented out their childhood home to host the lunch there.

“Today we celebrate my mom. Anyone that knows her, knows how sentimental she is. For her birthday I planned a small lunch, with just her kids and her closest friends of 40+ years. I sent out invites with a location where we all met. When everyone arrived, I told them I had a surprise and this wasn’t where we would be eating.

I then gave everyone the REAL invitation and once everyone saw the address for where we would be going tears filled the room,” Kim wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo of the Keeping Up With the Kardashians clan and a video of this exact moment.

“I rent our childhood home,” Kim revealed. “All of our memories live here especially with

Kris Jenner and her daughters our dad. It’s where each Kardashian child was born and made us who we are.”

In the video Kim shared on Instagram, Kris can be seen visibly emotional and automatically breaking down in tears when she realizes they’re about to take a trip down memory lane.

But Kim didn’t just rent out their childhood home, she replicated the “ridiculous wallpaper and kitchen set” they used to have growing up. She also remade all of the table settings, decor and wallpaper out of the same fabric and print. Talk about attention and dedication to detail.

“We had lunch at the home as if it hadn’t changed and we cried the entire time,” Kim continued on

Instagram. “When we walked out to get our cars to drive there, I had another surprise! I had rented every car my parents ever owned. I had some waiting outside so we could drive them to the house and the rest were lined up in the driveway of the house exactly how my parents used to have them parked. I even remade the exact license plates. (Yes my mom had a 2 DIE 4 license plate!)

We drove to the home in these cars and relived our childhood!”

Kim added: “This was the best day ever. I am so proud I was able to keep such a meaningful surprise a secret from my mom and sisters for weeks! This was the most special, nostalgic day of my life and we felt my dad’s presence enjoying this day with us!”

Hillary Clinton Reveals Daughter Chelsea’s Most “Mischievous” Act in the White House

Hillary Clinton competed against Chelsea Clinton in a game of “Face Your Mother” on Tuesday’s episode of The Late Late Show.

Here’s how the game worked: Each contestant was asked a question about the other. Both players then wrote down a response.

If their answers matched, they earned a point.

Host James Corden asked some real doozies, too. For instance, he asked the former secretary of state

to reveal the most “mischievous” thing Chelsea did as a teenager in the White House. While the author insisted the answer was “nothing,” Hillary had a different response.

And it was…ordering pizza?

“When you’re in the White House, you can’t order pizza,” she explained. “When she would have friends over, they would want to order pizza and it kept causing all kinds of commotion with the secret service.”

Hillary Clinton competed against Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea also gave her mom a hard time about her baking abilities and revealed the one thing she doesn’t approve of when Hillary babysits her kids (spoiler alert: It has to do with junk food).

Music producer and entrepreneur Dr. Dre at a hand and footprint ceremony honoring Quincy Jones in Los Angeles.

Dr. Dre, who has produced hits for Eminem, Tupac, Snoop Dogg and more, will be honored by the Recording Academy for his trailblazing production work.

The Recording Academy announced Friday that its Producers & Engineers Wing will pay tribute the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on Jan. 22 at Village Studios in Los Angeles. The event takes place four days before the 2020 Grammys.

Dre has won six Grammys, three of which he took home as a producer or engineer. Born in Compton, he broke out on the music scene as a cofounding member of N.W.A., producing some of the group’s groundbreaking 1988 debut album, “Straight Outta Compton.”

He went on to produce his own hits and multiplatinum albums, along with crafting music for Eminem, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, Eve, Jay-Z, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, the Game, Anderson .Paak and many more.

He also found success outside of rap, producing Top 10 pop hits for Gwen Stefani, Michel’le and Mary J. Blige, helping the R&B queen top the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time with “Family Affair.”

Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music. Apple acquired both in a $3 billion deal in 2014.

Olivia Newton-John’s final ‘Grease’ ensemble fetches $405K

Olivia Newton-John attends the 2018 G’Day USA Los Angeles Gala at the InterContinental Hotel Los Angeles

Two collectors said you’re the one that I want to Olivia Newton-John’s iconic “Grease” leather jacket and skintight pants at an auction Saturday in Beverly Hills.

Julien’s Auctions says the combined ensemble, which Newton-John’s character Sandy wears in the closing number of the 1978 film, fetched $405,700 total. The leather jacket sold for $243,200 and the pants, which Newton-John famously had to be sewn into, went for $162,500.

Other “Grease” memorabilia included a Pink Ladies jacket that went for $50,000 and a poster signed by Newton-John, John Travolta, director Randal Kleiser and producer and songwriter John Farrar, which sold for $64,000.

The proceeds from the jacket and pants, as well as a portion of the other items sold, will go the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Australia.

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LIFESTYLE

Infection amnesia: Measles ‘destroys immune system memory’

Getting measles is even more dangerous than doctors had realized, because it destroys immunity that the victim has acquired to other diseases, researchers said on Thursday.

The findings help to explain why children often catch other infectious diseases after having measles, and underscore the dangers of growing resistance to childhood vaccination in some countries, according to two studies published simultaneously.

They show for the first time how measles - one of the most contagious diseases - resets the human immune system back to an immature state like a baby’s, with only limited ability to fight off new infections.

The findings have implications for public health globally, since a decline in trust in vaccines, and so in vaccination rates, is leading to outbreaks of measles which in turn can allow a resurgence of other dangerous diseases such as flu,

diphtheria and tuberculosis.

“This ... is a direct demonstration in humans of ‘immunological amnesia’, where the immune system forgets how to respond to infections encountered before,” said Velislava Petrova of Britain’s Wellcome Sanger Institute and Cambridge University, who co-led one of the studies.

Stephen Elledge, a geneticist and researcher at the U.S. Howard Hughes Medical Institute who co-led the second study, said its results constituted “really strong evidence that the measles virus is actually destroying the immune system”.

The measles virus causes coughing, rashes and fever, and can lead to potentially fatal complications including pneumonia and an inflammation of the brain known as encephalitis.

Measles can be prevented with two doses of a vaccine that has proven safe and effective and has been in use since the 1960s, but World Health

Organization (WHO) experts warned three weeks ago of an “alarming upsurge” of cases in pockets of unvaccinated people in all regions of the world.

In the first three months of this year, the number of cases quadrupled from the same period in 2018, WHO data show.

“The (measles) virus is much more deleterious than we realized, which means the vaccine is that much more valuable,” Elledge said.

For this research, the two teams looked at a group of unvaccinated people in the Netherlands to find out what measles does to the immune system.

In one study, they sequenced antibody genes from 26 children, before and then 40 to 50 days after measles infection, and found that specific antibodies that had been built up against other diseases had disappeared from the children’s blood.

Results from the second study

A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services clinic in Seattle, Washington, U.S., March 20, 2019. found that measles infection destroyed between 11% and 73% of the children’s protective antibodies - the blood proteins that “remember” past encounters with viruses and help the body avoid repeat infections - leaving them vulnerable to infections they had previously been immune to.

Juul disregarded early evidence it was hooking teens

The San Francisco startup that invented the groundbreaking Juul e-cigarette had a central goal during its development: captivating users with the first hit.

The company had concluded that consumers had largely rejected earlier e-cigarettes, former employees told Reuters, because the devices either failed to deliver enough nicotine or delivered it with a harsh taste.

Developers of the Juul tackled both problems with a strategy they found scouring old tobacco-company research and patents: adding organic acids to nicotine, which allowed for a unique combination of smooth taste and a potent dose.

Employees tested new liquidnicotine formulations on themselves or on strangers taking smoke breaks on the street. Sometimes, the mix packed too much punch – enough nicotine to make some testers’ hands shake or send them to the bathroom to vomit, a former company manager told Reuters.

In the end, it worked. The formula delivered nicotine to the

bloodstream so efficiently, in fact, that the company’s engineers explored features to stop users from ingesting too much of the drug, too quickly. Juul’s founders applied for a patent in 2014 that described methods for alerting the user or disabling the device when the dose of a drug such as nicotine exceeds a certain threshold.

One idea was to shut down the device for a half-hour or more after a certain number of puffs, said Chenyue Xing, a former Juul scientist who helped patent its liquid-nicotine formula. The concern stemmed in part from the fact that a Juul – unlike a cigarette – never burns out, Xing said in an interview.

“You hope that they get what they want, and they stop,” she said. “We didn’t want to introduce a new product with a stronger addictive power.”

The company never produced an e-cigarette that limited nicotine intake. Xing was not directly involved in the engineering of the device and said she didn’t know why the firm did not adopt a dosage-control feature.

Juul Labs Inc is now the

central player in a broader controversy sweeping the United States over the safety of its products along with those of a wave of high-nicotine imitators.

The rise of Juul sales tracks closely with an epidemic of teenage nicotine use that has brought a hail of criticism and regulatory scrutiny on the company.

Congressional investigators, state attorneys general and health advocates have so far focused on whether Juul targeted young people through its marketing and the dessertlike flavors of some Juul nicotine liquids, such as creme brulee or mango.

But a Reuters investigation has found that, from the company’s earliest days, insiders discussed and debated concerns over more fundamental attributes of the product: its potency and addictiveness.

The breakthrough “nicotine salts” formula that made the Juul e-cigarette so addictive – and ignited the company’s explosive market-share growth – made Juul especially attractive to teenagers and other new users who otherwise would never have smoked cigarettes, according to interviews with

more than a dozen tobacco researchers, pediatricians, and a Reuters review of Juul patents and independent research on nicotine chemistry. The device delivers the drug more efficiently than a cigarette, according to emerging academic research into Juul’s formula and the company’s own patent documents.

In written answers to questions from Reuters, Juul said that it never intended to attract underage customers.

The company acknowledged it needed to “earn back the trust of regulators, policymakers, key stakeholders and society at large” in light of a surge in youth vaping to “unacceptable” levels.

Juul declined to comment on why it never installed the features it considered to limit nicotine intake. It said it designed its products to mimic the experience of cigarettes because that was key to getting smokers to buy them. Citing studies it commissioned, the company said Juul users have far more success in quitting smoking than those who tried earlier e-cigarettes.

Dentist group says antibiotics not needed for most toothaches

In most cases, adults don’t need to take antibiotics for a toothache, according to new guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA).

Even though patients with toothaches are often prescribed antibiotics to help ease symptoms and prevent worsening of the problem, healthy adults should generally have dental treatment instead of antibiotics, according to the ADA guidance published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

“Antibiotics should not be used until an infection progresses enough that it can no longer be treated with only dental treatment like a nonsurgical root canal,” said Peter Lockhart, chair of the ADA expert panel that developed the guidelines and a research professor at Carolinas

Medical Center - Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“Signs and symptoms of this progression include fever, swollen lymph nodes, facial swelling and extreme tiredness.”

These recommendations apply to healthy adults, and are not intended to stop antibiotic use altogether, according to the ADA guidelines. The intent is to minimize overuse and the rise of more antibiotic-resistant infections by limiting antibiotic use to cases when these drugs are absolutely necessary.

Dental pain and swelling are the most common reason that patients go to the emergency room or doctor’s office for oral health problems, according to the ADA. Patients may have occasional sharp pain and a fever,

or they might experience constant dull or severe pain.

Dentists and physicians often prescribe antibiotics to relieve dental pain and intraoral swelling. General and specialty dentists are the third highest prescribers of antibiotics in all outpatient settings in the United States, according to the ADA.

Studies have shown that antibiotics, which are designed to stop or slow the growth of bacterial infections, don’t necessarily help patients experiencing a toothache, according to the ADA. In addition, antibiotics can cause serious side effects, and overuse has resulted in bacterial strains that are resistant to antibiotics.

Antibiotics may still make sense when dental treatment isn’t

immediately available and the patient has signs and symptoms of an urgent problem like a fever, swollen lymph nodes, or extreme exhaustion, according to the ADA.

But in most cases when adults have a toothache and access to dental treatment, antibiotics may actually do more harm than good, Lockhart said.

“While evidence on the benefits of antibiotics for toothaches is limited, it does show that antibiotics can harm patients,” Lockhart said by email. “Furthermore, we know that dental treatments can treat toothaches with little to no risk to the patient or community.”

Pain from a toothache may be eased by over-the-counter remedies like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, the ADA advises.

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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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Three Queens Bar & Restaurant Location: 308, Wheeland, Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking One (1) Barmaid Duties: Must be able to work all days and shifts and stand for long periods at a time. Cleaning counters, floors, shelf and refrigerators. Ensuring that guest are served and needs are meet and Restocking bar with clean glasses Must be able to work 6 days Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 242-4553 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board #603685

Patricia Ann Simmons Domestic Worker WANTED In Salt Cay Duties: To take care of kids and maintain the home Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy Salary $6.25 per hour Must be able to work 5-6 days per week Please Contact: 241-1925/244-5771 This position is new Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board

Lodie N. Brooks

Bernadette Bellamour Location: Blue Hill and Stamers Run, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days a week Salary is $6.50 per hour Duties: Must have the ability to clean the property, water the flower and watch the property Please Contact: 333-3515 This position is new Belonger applicants are encouraged to send a copy of their resumes to the Labour Board #603696

Luxury Cuts & Braids Barbershop & Salon Location: Upstairs Grants Gas Station, Door # 5, Downtown, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking 1 Barber Duties: Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.

To work 6 days per week Salary $7.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-2550 This position is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send a copy of their applications to the Labour Board #603684

HOUSE CLEANER

In South Caicos Is seeking a Plumber To install, maintain, and repair pipes and plumbing fixtures Will be required to perform inspections of plumbing system to identify and replace worn parts Must work 6 days per week Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Please contact 241-4356 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

Casa Bendijo Ltd is seeking candidates for the above position.

Duties include: cleaning of the house with a variety of chemicals, making sure carpets are vacuumed and ensuring fresh linens are placed on the beds.

Starting Salary $800.00 - $1,000.00 per month based on experience and qualifications.

Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department Casa Bendijo Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: maf@fchamberslaw.com

VarldySha’s Collection

W & J Fashion Store

Location: Complex Center, Leeward Highway Unit # 3, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Is seeking five (5) Tailors Duties: Altering garments and joins parts, using needle and thread or sewing machine, to form finished garment Must be able to work 6 days a week Salary is $8.00 per hour Please Contact: 345-8326 These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #603688

Location: Alice & Alice Plaza Unit #10, Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to maintain home and provide regular housekeeping Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy To work 6 days per week Salary is $6. 25 per hour Please Contact: 342-5965 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board #603689

“Laugh Land Farms”

JaMalCo Ltd.

Location: Bottle Creek North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands Is looking for a Labourer Duties: Duties Include: Site maintenance and cleaning To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 242-0425 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Labour Board

Location: F202 Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Seeking 2 Carpenters Duties: Construct, erect, install and repair building frameworks, and fixtures.

Salary: $12/hr Position currently held by work permit holder Closing date for applications is November 15, 2019 Applications can be dropped

off at the office, Labour Board, and/or emailed to jmc@tciway.tc

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Sister Market

Location: Across from Robby Been Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Unit # 1, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Craft maker Duties: Adapt, utilize, and sculpt a variety of materials to create arts and crafts Must be able to work 6 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 341-6967 This position is new Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board #603679

DOMESTIC WORKER / LABOURER Exclusive Vacation Rental & Management Ltd is seeking a candidate for the above position.

Must be able to clean luxury villa properties, maintain the landscape and clean the windows.

Remuneration: $8.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

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

A & L TRUCKING/ Lofton Morley

Location: 121 South Dock Road, Apt # 6, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands SEEKS TRUCK DRIVERS Must have 8 years experience driving a tractor trailer Must be able to work on weekends & some nights when needed Must have a clean police record Salary $10.00 per hour Please Contact 331-4719 or 246-5644 These positions are new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

House of Miracles Apostolic Church Location: Long Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Pastor Salary is $1200.00 monthly 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

Insight Ltd.

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WANTED

North Caicos Contracting Ltd

One Mason is needed to work in Bottle Creek, North Caicos Five days a week from 7:00am to 4:00pm Salary is $7.50 per hour Duties include laying blocks and rendering/plastering.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are TC Islanders may also send copies of their applications to the Labour Board Interested persons can submit applications to Mr. Alpheus Gardiner, Major Hill, Bottle Creek, North Caicos Telephone Number: 231-0005 or email: aagardiner@hotmail.com

Location: North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Seeks One (1) Carpenter Salary $8.00/hour Duties: Install fixtures and apparatuses; repair and replace hardware With minimum 5 years’ experience and references - willing to work 6 days per week - Holiday and Week end - Hardworking and reliable This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder Contact during Office Hours 946 7437 or Email CV& Ref to ncc@ tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send applications and resumes to the Labour Board

#603695

Ervine Quelch

Nereida Gonzalez

A Maintenance Man is WANTED In Grand Turk Duties: Duties: Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance.

Salary $7.00 per hour To work 5 days per week Please Contact: 946-1570 This position is currently held by a Non-Belonger Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board

Location: Grace Bay, Turquoise Point Plaza, Unit # 3, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Live-in Nanny •To work 8 to 10hrs a day with two (2) evening of babysitting a week (Flexibility required) •Experience essential •Must be able to assist with housekeeping duties and kids homework Salary is $6.25 per hour Kindly send resumes and qualifications to ng122284@gmail.com Please Contact: 341-0094 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #603648

Lakay Driving School

Irvin Coalbrooke Jr

Location: Complex Center, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking Two (2) Instructors Duties: Managing the theory class timings, teach the driving students about the right traffic rules and inform student drivers with safety driving procedures Must be able to speak English, Creole, and Spanish Please Contact: 346-3122 / 345-8326 Salary is $8.50 per hour To work 6 days a week These positions are new Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

Needs a Handyman with multiple skills To work six days per week In Grand Turk Duties: Repairs all trades, cleaning, painting, trash moving, septic cleaning, appliance repair and lifting and supervising At $6.25 per hour Please contact Tel: 242 6987/241 5189 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

The Game International

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Cougar Holdings LTD.

Location: Regent Village #10, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking five (5) Professional Poker Dealers Duties: Responsible for keeping game play moving, so an expert knowledge of the game coupled with excellent mathematical and interpersonal skills are a must To work 6 days a week, 6:00p.m. – 3:00a.m.

Salary is $12.00 per hour Please Contact: 242-3639 These positions are new Belonger applicants are encouraged to send a copy of their resumes to the Labour Board

Location: 45 Universal Road, Provo Industrial Park, Turks and Caicos Islands Are seeking One (1) Onsite Labourer Duties Include: Site maintenance and cleaning Salary $6.50 per hour 8hrs per day To work 6 days a week Must be able to work 6 days per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islands should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board and kindly email centralstoragetci@gmail.com

WAKE TO WAKE

John Hanchell

Location: Kira Isles, Leeward, Providenciales,

Location: #5 Eddie Laporte Turks & Caicos Islands Plaza, Academy Ave. Is seeking to employ a Providenciales, WAKESPORTS INSTRUCTOR •Applicant must hold a wake-related Turks & Caicos Islands instructors certification Is seeking a Server •CPR & First Aid trained Duties: Take orders, answer •Applicant must provide proof of competency question about the menu, operating watercraft & wakeboats take payment.

•Duties: Instructing wakeboarding, wakesurfing & waterskiing whilst ensuring Salary $7.50 per hour guests’ safety on/off the water. Maintain Please Contact 399-9000 inboard wakeboat and help build TCI as a This position is currently wakesports destination held by Salary: $2,000 work permit holder This position is new Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume resume to labour board or contact us directly 242 9253 or email info@waketowake.tc to the Labour Board

#603697

#603686

Location: In Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Labourer To work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour Duties: To Maintain and clean yard or two properties Please Contact: 242-2413 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their applications to the Labour Board

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Dominica elections on December 6

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

Dominicans go to the polls on December 6 to elect a new government after Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Tuesday night announced that he had advised President Charles Savarin to dissolve the Parliament on Wednesday in preparation for the poll that was constitutionally due by March next year.

“The time has come for you to decide who will lead the country in 2020 and for the first half of the third decade of the 21st century,” Skerrit said, urging supporters of his ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) to go out and vote on election day.

“Elections are very serious business. It matters whether you vote or not on election day. It matters which party wins or not. It matters which party leads the country in the third decade of the 21st Century.

You each have a responsibility to get out there and vote,” said Skerrit, who is seeking to become the first prime minister here to win four consecutive general elections.

He said that Nomination Day will be November 19.

The DLP will face a challenge from the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) headed by Opposition Leader Lennox Linton. The party won six of the 21 seats in the last general election in 2014.

The 47-year-old Skerrit, who has been prime minister since 2004, said that he is hoping the campaign will be conducted in an atmosphere of civility and peace.

‘The choice is yours, ladies and gentlemen.

We need to put Dominica first in all that we do,” he said, reminding the country that not voting is tantamount to “turning your back on a process that charge the path for the country for the next five years.

“Five years is a short time if you have the right person in government, five years is a very, very long time if you have the wrong person,” he added.

Skerrit, who upon taking office Skerrit became the world’s youngest head of government at age 32, is campaigning on a promise of continued good government, improved socio-economic conditions and the construction of a new international airport funded by China, while the UWP is pointing to corruption within the Skerrit-led administration and urging Dominicans to allow them to steer the island into a new development path.

The opposition had called for electoral reform, including the issuance of voter identification cards ahead of the polls.

Last month, the Electoral Office of Dominica (EOD) urged voters to inspect the preliminary voters list that had been published, noting that the preliminary list had been placed at each of the more than 100 polling stations in the 21 electoral districts in keeping with the requirements of the Registration of Electors Act, the Electoral Office has placed physical.

Chief Elections Officer Ian Michael Anthony said he was urging voters to ensure that they examine the list and assist the Electoral Office with making updates before the November 19th deadline for accepting Claims and Objections before the publication of the final Register of Electors at the end of next month.

In the 2014 general election, 41 046 ballots were cast.

Hurricane Dorian Inflicted a $2.5billion blow to The Bahamas

The Bahamas Central Bank’s governor forecast that total Hurricane Dorian losses could exceed $2.5bn at the “low end” a sum equivalent to 20 percent of The Bahamas’ total economic output.

John Rolle, unveiling the regulator’s September and third quarter economic outlook, said these projections were “not out of range” given the Category Five storm’s devastating impact on private housing, public utilities and infrastructure in Abaco and Grand Bahama.

He warned that a significant “financial resources gap” could develop, despite the Bahamian insurance industry revealing to Tribune Business that insured losses had already surpassed $1bn, due to numerous impacted families and businesses either being totally uninsured or under-insured.

While Mr Rolle did not suggest this “gap” could amount to $1.5bn, the difference between the Central Bank’s projected total Dorian losses and insurance payouts, he added that those lacking insurance “could face a lengthy recovery process” through having to rely on either their own savings or financial assistance from the Government and others to rebuild.

The Central Bank governor also predicted that the commercial banking industry’s non-performing loan ratio will rise by several percentage points to hit the 10-12

percent range in Dorian’s aftermath, as impacted households and businesses struggled to service their debt obligations in the absence of incomes and commercial activity.

He added, though, that such a raised non-performing loan ratio was “not anything to flinch about” for the Central Bank. Mr Rolle said Grand Bahama and Abaco combine for just 14 percent of outstanding commercial bank credit to the private sector, with the latter - the worst-hit island of the two - accounting for just 5 percent.

While this will help impose “some upper limits” on the non-performing loan increase that Bahamian commercial banks are likely to suffer, the Central Bank governor conceded that it was “breathing a sigh of relief in terms of what was the outcome” compared to the scenario if Dorian had made a direct hit on New Providence where most of the country’s economy is concentrated.

Still, Mr Rolle’s estimates give a further insight into the scale of the damage inflicted upon the Bahamian economy and society

by Dorian, and demonstrate how long, expensive and complex the recovery and restoration process will be.

“Even as revised projections indicate that insurance payouts to the private sector could exceed $1bn, the losses - most to private sector assets - could surpass 20 percent of GDP or more than $2.5bn,” he warned.

While “key commercial assets” are expected to recover faster than Abaco and Grand Bahama’s housing stock, the Central Bank governor said the process was likely to be uneven because a significant number of storm victims lacked adequate insurance coverage.

“There is nevertheless a financial resources gap, given significant uninsured or underinsured families who could face a lengthy recovery process as they rely either on public assistance or have to rebuild out of incomes,” Mr Rolle added.

Expanding on his $2.5bn damage estimate under questioning from Tribune Business, he added that a sum equivalent to 20 percent of The Bahamas’ annual gross domestic product (GDP) was justified given the impacted islands’ contribution to the country’s economic output.

“This is just a rough estimate if you’re looking at what GDP is for The Bahamas,” he explained. “The majority of the damage is expected to be property damage, government buildings and income lost during the period the country was out of service.

“It’s really housing stock, utility infrastructure and loss of business premises and inventory.

That’s collectively where the majority of the loss has occurred.

On that basis, 20 percent of GDP is $2.5bn. We’re working with 20 percent of GDP as the original estimate of damage.

Customs & Border Protection seized $44M in narcotics in USVI & Puerto Rico

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a summary on November 4, 2019 of fiscal year (FY) 2019 border enforcement efforts in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (USVI).

CBP said the Caribbean area effort is possible through collaborative operations and partnerships with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, which have become an integral part of CBP’s procedures, in order to manage illicit activity throughout the area.

Overall enforcement actions by CBP components in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands led to the confiscation of 90,852.08 pounds of narcotics, equating to $44 million.

CBP said its Air and Marine Operations (AMO) played a major role in the determent of illegal activity throughout our coasts, through the coordinated use of integrated air and marine forces to detect, interdict and prevent the unlawful movement of people, illegal drugs and other contraband in the area. AMO agents seized 67,615 pounds of narcotics and $28 million in currency.

1,434 illegal immigrants held Throughout Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, 1,434 illegal immigrants were apprehended for the federal fiscal

Overall enforcement actions by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) components in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands led to the confiscation of 90,852.08 pounds of narcotics, equating to $44 million, for the fiscal year 2019 year, which ends on September 30.

The Ramey Border Patrol Sector arrested and processed 562 aliens, and other federal, state and local partners’ interdicted at-sea 876 aliens.

Illegal immigrants with prior criminal history represented 28 percent of the total apprehensions.

Ramey Border Patrol presented 159 aliens for federal criminal prosecution; 83 of which had prior felony criminal convictions. Border Patrol Agents seized 6,010 pounds of narcotics.

According to CBP, after a decade-long $12 million investment, with the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) municipal and territorial law enforcement have been able to work with the Ramey Border Patrol Sector to make a difference in protecting the border.

Enforcement actions have resulted in the seizure of well over 6,400

pounds of narcotics, worth over $45 million, and the apprehension of over 2,000 illegal immigrants.

CBP officers and agriculture specialists work to protect our borders at the ports of entry while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. CBP processed 4,947,511 million travellers and 115,008 containers through our ports of entry during FY 2019.

During this time, CBP officers seized 17,227 pounds of narcotics and arrested 77 individuals, of which 23 were wanted for crimes, including murder, rape, assault, and robbery. CBP officers also denied entry to more than 737 people attempting to illegally enter the US. through air or sea ports of entry in Puerto Rico or the USVI. Furthermore, $16 million of undeclared currency was seized and over 34 firearms.

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10 Of The Most Dangerous Cities In The Caribbean

Whenever we think of the Caribbean, it is easy for our minds to automatically connect with a vision of the sun, beach and clear-blue water.

After all, the most exotic and beautiful sights on this earth are hidden in the islands of the Caribbean. Nevertheless, the Caribbean remains more than what meets the touristic eye. Once we look past the exoticism, we can sadly find crime, civil unrest, political corruption, controversy, poverty and several other societal disadvantages. As such, not all areas can be considered visitor-friendly.

As a tourist looking to explore the unknown, it remains empirical to remain informed on the safe places to go as well as those to avoid. Although it’s important to highlight the fear of crime in the Caribbean is often overblown, you may still want to consult this list of the Caribbean’s most dangerous cities before planning your next trip.

10. NASSAU, BAHAMAS

In general, the Bahamas can be considered as the safest option on this list--yet one must still proceed with caution. While violent crime does not occur often, there has been an increase in specific places like Nassau.

Despite the city being highly touristic, which tends to result in an increase in security, the danger may still lurk in less developed residential parts of the town. It is therefore always best to be cautious of one’s belongings, use better judgement and avoid highrisk behaviours. Mostly reports of pickpocketing and petty theft have been reported, especially in nightclubs and restaurants.

pocketing and armed assaults are common after dark. Violence against women also continues to be a concern and so even in hotels.

8. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

Despite being an unincorporated territory of the United States, many consider Puerto Rico to be a Caribbean island as well. Relatedly, this island finds its way on this list due to an enduring struggle with crime and political corruption.

A cycle of violence has been identified through an increase in organized crime, illegal drug trade and alleged governmental involvement in such violations. Indeed, the island is not as safe as it used to be--especially in the city of San Juan. A wave of daytime violence linked to drug trade has kept tourists reluctant to visit the island altogether.

7. LAVENTILLE, TOBAGO

TRINIDAD

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Murder rates have risen significantly along the years in the tiny islands of Trinidad & Tobago with most of the infractions incurring outside of the capital city of Port of Spain in Laventille.

The majority of crimes are linked to illegal drug trades and gang-related issues. Murder also appears to be on the rise, with the latter being closely linked to gang violence. Though Tobago appears to be much safer than Trinidad, there is an increased risk of theft and armed assaults on both islands during holiday periods such as Christmas and Carnival.

9. MANAGUA, NICARAGUA

6. SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Nicaragua has been added on the list of dangerous places to travel due to high rates of crime, civil unrest, and poor access to health care. Political instability often leads to violent protests which have managed to rock the country so much that the U.S. has evacuated its government personnel.

Moreover, theft such as pick-

The Dominican Republic has been in the news a lot recently with reports of tourists mysteriously wounding up dead during their resort stay on the island. As these strange occurrences continue to accumulate, several travel warnings have been issued with regard to the increasing crime rates.

The profile underlying the vibrant city of

Santo Domingo reflects low safety and high chances of assault, vandalism, theft and more. Reports of police corruption and bribery have also made it harder to control criminal activity. Though the latter does not usually affect the resorts, it is best to be cautious when travelling to the city. Flashy jewelry and high-risk behaviours are not recommended.

5. SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS

In recent years, Honduras has experienced incredibly high levels of both violence and criminality. The city of San Pedro Sula is considered to be rampant with drug-trafficking, gang affiliation and violence. Indeed, the city is considered to be ground-zero for violent homicides in Honduras and is soon looking to become one of the murder capitals of the world.

Reports indicate an outstanding record of 20 homicides occurring daily. Young people happen to be the target of murder and assault due to the prominence of urban gangs like Mara Salvatrucha and Barrio 18. Travelling to Honduras is thus to be strongly reconsidered.

4. BASSE TERRE, ST. KITTS & NEVIS

Crime in Saint Kitts & Nevis has gotten much worse in recent years.

In fact, the capital city of Basseterre has held the record for the highest murder rates in any capital city in the world and so for years.

The majority of crimes appear to be linked to both gang activity and illegal drug trade. Though measures have been taken to reduce the level of crime for a while now, one must still proceed with caution.

3. KINGSTON, JAMAICA

Although Jamaica remains of the most popular international destinations for American travellers, several visitor warnings have been issued with regards to certain areas. The frequently visited island has one of the highest murder rates in the world and serves as a site to a

prolific drug trade system. Both Kingston and Montego Bay have found their way on this list and so for considerable reasons.

While violence tends to remain in impoverished areas, in these aforementioned cities, violence is not confined. Sexual and physical assaults, robberies, murders and more have been frequently reported with the latter even occurring at all-inclusive resorts.

2. PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI

Governmental warnings have been issued time and time again for Haiti and so especially in the capital city of Port-Au-Prince. As the country has experienced political instability for some time, the city is often central to a series of protests which tend to erupt into violent encounters between government officials and civilians.

Moreover, economic disparities have led to increased rates of armed robberies, break-ins, carjackings, murders and physical assaults against visitors.

The criticality of the situation is reflected in tourists getting robbed upon arriving at the airport. Lastly, drug-related crimes are also common along with gang violence and kidnappings.

1. CARACAS, VENEZUELA

Currently, the State Department advises tourists to not travel to Venezuela and rightfully so. The island which borders the Caribbean sea has experienced rapid and unfavourable changes in the past years with crime increasing at alarming rates. Violent crimes, which previously only touched rural areas, has now erupted everywhere.

Moreover, civil unrest and political dysfunction continuously place the city at the center of chaos.

The rise of gangs, economic disparity and drug trafficking have only resulted in greater violence, homicides, theft and social fragmentation. The Venezuelan Capital of Caracas currently ranks amongst the world’s most violent cities.

Swimsuits in the Cathedral: Designer broke rules says Anglican Dean

Reverend Shelley-Ann Tenia, Dean of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, said one designer flouted guidelines given to them for the now controversial fashion show held over the weekend.

The Anglican Cathedral in Portof-Spain has been under the spotlight since photos emerged on social media of swimsuits being modelled on the last day of StyleWeek.

Tenia said they were approached

by StyleWeek a month ago to host the three-day fashion event and when the proposal was presented, she and the Vestry, the committee that oversees church business, met to discuss it.

“The Vestry agreed and we took a while to pray and think about it and consider all possibilities before we said yes,” she said.

She said they gave the StyleWeek Organisers clear guidelines, especially for the swimsuit presentations.

“We said we need to be very clear how we deal with it. I said I am okay once I see no bumcees or boobs and if anyone has anyway that makes that impossible then they need to not show it

or use wraps and sarongs and the models must have on leggings,” she explained.

Tenia said there was someone positioned backstage to monitor the models and ensure guidelines were being adhered to but, on the final day which showcased swimwear, the person stepped away for a bit and the designer, who she did not name, flouted the guidelines.

“Of the 15 designers, one of them flagrantly disregarded that. The last item was three Carnival costumes and they followed our instructions,” she said.

Ellis Briggs, spokesperson for the organisers of StyleWeek Zetick Caribbean, confirmed there were guidelines.

“I am meeting with the designers to discuss this and other matters. We will also be discussing the next event which is StyleWeek St Vincent and we will have to put things in place going forward to ensure rules and guidelines are adhered to,” he told Loop.

Stating that she attended two of the three days of the show, Tenia said some of the items presented were edgy and provocative - but were decent.

She said the decision to host StyleWeek was done for the church to partner with something that is relevant as the event is aimed at providing a platform for lesser-known designers, and to raise the church’s profile with a wider audience.

She said this is the strategy as the church embarks on its restoration exercise.

“The restoration is upon us and people need to be aware. We are letting people see and understand we have to do fundraising for the Cathedral. We have a team putting together a find raising process and platform. The Cathedral is a fantastic venue for all things creative and we want people to see the building, let them notice and recognise it,” she said.

In August 2018, the Holy Trinity Cathedral sustained damage when a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck.

Emergency repairs at a cost of over one million dollars were done but the church is embarking on a five-year restoration project to be completed in four phases. Among the works done were

A model in Genesis Swimwear at StyleWeek 2019 held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-of-Spain the removal of a stone slab in the lower eastern roof, removal of filials, spires and the globe and cross on the Belltower, repair of roof leaks and guttering and repair of the organ pipes.

The first two phases, which are estimated to cost $44 million, according to a release, would be focused on structural works that would eliminate water ingress to the building and address termite infestation.

September records largest increase in visitor arrivals to date in St. Lucia

The sun-drenched and eventsfilled Caribbean destination of Saint Lucia continues to grab headlines, as its diverse tourism offerings keep resonating with audiences far and wide.

Already basking in seven record-breaking months of increases for 2019, the month of September

has gone down as an unprecedented one for visitor arrivals to the island, specifically Stay-Over Arrivals.

Captured figures indicate that Saint Lucia received 21,608 stay-over visitors for the month of September – a 15% increase from last September and the largest percentage increase for the year.

This figure also surpasses the

record set in 2017 (20,049) by more than 1,000 additional visitors or 7.8%, in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria that severely affected several other Caribbean islands that month.

Most of this growth was driven by the 15% increase in arrivals from the US market – an additional 1,156 visitors, despite there being no

major difference in airlift from that market.

The second largest real growth (1,144 additional visitors) was seen in the Caribbean market, which grew by 25%, owing in large measure to the hosting of CPL cricket endorsed under the Caribcation banner.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS Barbados enjoys major European expansion

Barbados has expanded its reach in Germany with a new thrice-weekly direct flight from Frankfurt to the Grantley Adams International Airport. The inaugural Eurowings Flight LH 5432 of the Lufthansa Group, landed in Barbados on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 3:10 p.m. This new direct flight will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays using an A330 aircraft which seats up to 330 passengers with this service operating until April 2020.

The delegation, flying down on the inaugural, was led by Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Hon. Kerrie Symmonds and included Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and International Transport, Ms. Donna Cadogan and Director BTMI Europe, Anita Nightingale. Lufthansa was represented by Gabriela Ahrens, Senior Director of Leisure Sales and Corinna Suck, Sales Manager. The celebrations commenced at Frankfurt airport with a musical performance by the famous calypsonian Mighty Gabby and there was a ribbon cutting at the gate before boarding.

To commemorate this occasion, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) created a celebratory ambience as the aircraft made its first touchdown on Barbadian soil. The flight was welcomed by two water cannons and the delegation was received by Chairman, BTMI, Sunil Chatrani, CEO, BTMI, William ‘Billy’ Griffith, Chaiman, GAIA, Vic Fernandes, Acting CEO, GAIA, Terry Layne, Hon. Consul Mrs. Regine Sixt, Chairman, BHTA, Stephen Austin, CEO, BHTA, Senator Rudy Grant, Senior Director Mexico, Central America & Caribbean Lufthansa Group, Felipe Bonifatti.

While addressing Lufthansa officials and representatives within the tourism sector, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Kerrie Symmonds said, “I want Lufthansa to understand that Barbados’ airport will be a place which benefits you and us from the prospective of doing trans-shipment to Europe and also shipment of local commodities.”

Mention was also made to partnering and code sharing with other airlines such as Austrian Airlines, another member of the Lufthansa group.

Minister Symmonds also stated, “We have managed to secure this concrete arrangement to bring about a bilateral air services agreement between Barbados and the Federal Republic of Germany in about two or three weeks. This particular agreement had been languishing at the discussion stage since 1993.”

Sex Cult? - Cops, soldiers storm MoBay church compound amid claims of child abuse

Security forces battled their way on to the Qahal Yahweh Church compound Tuesday afternoon to remove three children reportedly in need of care and protection at what has been styled as a cultic stronghold of abuse, sexual assault, and wife-swapping.

Yesterday’s was the second raid on the facility located at Lot 144 in Norwood, Montego Bay, since last Thursday and brings to six the number of minors, including a pregnant 16-year-old, extracted from the communal setting dotted with tents, huts, and unfinished buildings.

Police and soldiers descended on the church property to carry out yesterday’s raid.

Approximately 70 followers our children due to allegations reside under the same roof, having the CPFSA.

“I heard my grandchildren which they have not properly reportedly abandoned their homes. said Thompson, Last Thursday, the church’s leaders, – ages six, 13, and 14 – were being investigated,” brothers Omar and Javaughn sexually molested, beaten, and referring to the CPFSA’s precursor, Thompson, and a teacher, Vera being ill-treated,” said the woman, the Child Development Agency.

Other children were Woolery, were brought before the who blamed her daughter for taking her grandchildren into allowed to remain on the church St James Family Court to answer charges of neglect after a mother what she described as a cult. The premises.

In August, the CPFSA, in who lived at the compound broke grandmother’s name is being withheld by this newspaper to response to queries from The Gleaner, ranks with the group. said it had received several reports

“When they appeared in protect the children’s identity.

Although two of the of alleged abuse and confinement of court last week, the children were removed from their care, as the children fought against being placed a girl. That case, the child-welfare court deemed them in need of care in the police car, the grandmother, agency said, was referred to the and protection,” said the police, who was chastised yesterday by Ministry of Education, as well as the who have confirmed that there is women at the compound, was Office of the Children’s Advocate, an active investigation related to adamant that she would not leave after it visited the compound and accusations of human trafficking, without them. Her 37-year-old found no proof of abuse.

Soon after, the agency said child abuse, abduction, and sexual daughter chose to remain.

The police carrying out the it had received fresh allegations of assault.

The investigation is being operation were openly threatened child marriages via social media.

The agency said it led in collaboration with the Child that their own children would be Protection and Family Services raped and killed as God’s judgement. raised concerns with the living Thompson, whose heavenly name arrangements and the group was Agency (CPFSA).

On Tuesday, the police is Mosheh, sarcastically thanked warned to expedite the process providing more suitable had to call for back-up from the the police for raiding the premises, of claiming that the operation was accommodation for the children.

Jamaica Defence Force after they The religious sect has been were attacked by enraged believers evidence of overreach by the who used sticks, stones, and their security forces that would draw accused of using an aggressive, deliberate strategy of brainwashing hands in a failed bid to prevent the international outrage.

“The CDA of Jamaica and members in order to extract slavish removal of three siblings, whose grandmother had made a report to the police have been taking away obedience – and even their wealth.

CDB issues US$350,000 in grant funding to cultural projects

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Caribbean Development Bank has approved USD 350,000 for four projects that are geared at increasing cultural collaboration and improving the enabling environment for culture and the creative arts in the Region.

The funding came under the Enabling Environment grant stream of the Bank’s Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF). The Enabling Environment Grant finances interventions to support projects and programmes that focus on improving the business climate for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the cultural industries.

Lisa Harding, Coordinator of MSME Development at CDB, noted that several of the successful projects have a pan-Caribbean scope.

“One of our goals with CIIF is establish communities of practice. We know that for MSMEs, collaboration is a key driver for success as it creates ways to amplify the abilities and increase the resources available to everyone. So we’re pleased that many of our grant recipients are working on projects which will facilitate participation and impact beyond the boundaries of the countries where they are based,” stated Harding.

One such project is the animation initiative, A Model for Caribbean Collaboration: The

Fahina project: The Fahina project will provide a source of economic empowerment to Mayan women, innovating new designs, developing culturally appropriate branding.

Animation Industry, which is the result of a partnership between the Jamaica Promotion Corporation (JAMPRO), Animae Caribe and TT Film Co. The USD 100,000 grant will finance value chain mapping, identification of gaps and best practices and harmonisation of training across the Region.

Five educational institutions - the University of Trinidad and Tobago, George Mason University, Barbados Community College, University of London and the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago - will be working together to deliver the Pan Fellowship Programme, another recipient of an Enabling Environment Grant. The programme will see a curriculum being developed for 12-month undergraduate and two-

year certificate programmes that focus on cultural context as a key consideration in both performance and instruction of the steel pan. The programme received a grant of USD 90,000.

Another grant recipient is a multi-country carnival development initiative from Export Saint Lucia and is entitled ‘Branding and Commercialisation of Carnival in Saint Lucia, Dominica and Grenada’.

The project includes an industry assessment and gap analysis, development of the intellectual property aspect of a policy framework and the development of a strategic and action plan inclusive of brand development toward the sustainability of the industry. The initiative received a grant of USD 30,000.

Multiple government officers convicted in Cayman Island’s largest-ever corruption case

The third and final installment of Cayman’s largest-ever corruption trial ended Thursday when a jury delivered three guilty verdicts. The latest verdicts bring the total number of convictions to nine out of the 12 defendants.

The case of fraud, breach of trust and bribery involved a network of corruption among one dozen individuals, half of whom were government officers who held senior roles within the then Immigration Department – now Customs and Border Control.

Between August 2015 and June 2016, each defendant was alleged to have played varying roles in providing people with fraudulent passing grades to an Immigration Department English-language test. The exam was a mandatory requirement for people whose primary language was not English.

The immigration officers involved were Marcus Alexander, Kathy-Ann Forbes, Carlos Robinson, Pheadra McDonald, Diane Dey-Rankin and Sherry Lee McLaughlin. The civilian defendants were Santo Castro Castillo, Marlenis Perez Mata, Mariel Maleno Suriel, Katerine Montero Paniagua, Carolin Nixon-Lopez and Angela Suyapa Rodriguez David.

The initial indictment listed a total of 32 charges brought against the defendants – conspiracy to commit breach of trust, conspiracy to commit fraud on the government, and failing to report the solicitation of an advantage or reward. That indictment was later reduced to six counts, which alleged the same wrongdoing, apart from the breach of trust charge. Initially, all the defendants except for Maleno Suriel pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The matter first came to light in June 2016, when senior immigration officers became suspicious of how the English-language tests were being conducted.

An investigation was launched, following which the matter was transferred to the Anti-Corruption Commission. When the case eventually made its way to court in the latter part of 2018, it was broken down into three jury trials, the first of which occurred in January.

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Whitney Houston’s close female friend Robyn Crawford says they had sexual relationship

Robyn Crawford, a close female friend of Whitney Houston, has said the pair had a sexual relationship.

Rumours have long surrounded Houston and Crawford, who made the revelations in her memoir, A Song for You: A Life with Whitney Houston, and in an interview with NBC News. “In the early part of that friendship, it was physical,” Crawford told NBC. “It was during that first summer that we met, was the first time our lips touched. And it wasn’t anything planned, it just happened. And it felt wonderful. And then, not long after that, we spent the night together. And that evening was the night that we touched. And that just brought us closer.”

“We never talked

about labels, like lesbian or gay,” Crawford writes in her memoir. “We just lived our lives and I hoped it could go on that way forever.” But Houston soon ended the physical side of their relationship. “She said we shouldn’t be physical any more, because it would make our journey even more difficult,” Crawford writes. “She said if people find out about us, they would use this against us, and back in the 80s that’s how it felt.”

Houston went on to marry R&B star Bobby Brown in 1992, with whom she had a famously fractious relationship.

They divorced in 2006. Prior to her marriage, Houston had become friends with actor Eddie Murphy; in her memoir, Crawford claims Houston was

eager for a relationship with Murphy, and was hurt when he failed to show up for a date they had planned. Crawford also claims Murphy called Houston on the morning of her wedding “to say she was making a mistake, but she pressed ahead.” Murphy has not commented on the claim, and has previously claimed the pair were friends but never dated.

Houston died in 2012, drowning in a bathtub with a coroner also citing “effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use”. Brown said in 2016: “I really feel that if Robyn was accepted into Whitney’s life, Whitney would still be alive today … She didn’t have close friends with her any Whitney Houston and Robyn Crawford in a still from documentary Whitney: Can I Be Me more.”

U.S. accuses two former Twitter employees of spying for Saudi Arabia

Two former employees of Twitter and a third man from Saudi Arabia face U.S. charges of spying for the kingdom by digging up private user data and giving it to Saudi officials in exchange for payment, a complaint from the Department of Justice shows.

Ali Alzabarah and Ahmad Abouammo, who used to work for Twitter, and Ahmed Almutairi, who then worked for the Saudi royal family, face charges of working for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without registering as foreign agents, according to the complaint filed against them on Wednesday.

The indictment points an unusually public finger at Saudi Arabia, a U.S. ally that maintains warm ties with President Donald Trump despite its spotty human rights record.

Many Republican and Democratic lawmakers are already deeply critical of Riyadh’s conduct of

the war in Yemen and the 2018 murder at a Saudi consulate of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who had U.S. residency and wrote for the Washington Post.

Despite the pressure, Trump has stood by the kingdom and its de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who appears in the complaint as Royal Family Member-1, according to the Washington Post, which initially reported the charges.

The charges also put Silicon Valley companies in the spotlight once again over how they protect the intimate details they collect about their users, including from employees with no legitimate reason for accessing the information.

According to the complaint, Abouammo repeatedly accessed the Twitter account of a prominent critic of the Saudi royal family in early 2015.

At one instance, he was able to view the email address and telephone number

associated with the account.

He also accessed the account of a second Saudi critic to get personally identifiable information.

Twitter uncovered Alzabarah’s unauthorized access of private data and placed him on administrative leave in late 2015, but not before he had tapped data from over 6,000 accounts, including 33 for which Saudi authorities had submitted law enforcement requests to Twitter, the complaint said.

“This information could have been used to identify and locate the Twitter users who published these posts,” the U.S. Justice Department said in a news release.

Almutairi, for his part, is accused of acting as a go-between for the Saudi government and the Twitter employees.

Abouammo, who is a U.S. citizen, was arrested in Seattle, Washington while the other two are

presumed to be in Saudi Arabia, the department said. Abouammo was ordered to remain behind bars pending a detention hearing Friday.

The two former Twitter employees were given cash and other rewards, such as an expensive watch, in exchange for the information they shared, the complaint said.

Abouammo later claimed the watch was worth $35,000 in communications with prospective buyers on Craigslist.org.

They appeared to have been cultivated by a senior Saudi official, identified by the Washington Post as Bader al-Asaker, Prince Mohammad’s close adviser who now heads the crown prince’s private office and charity MiSK.

Most contacts occurred in 2014 and 2015, when the crown prince was rising to power, according to the U.S. complaint.

UK government refuses to release report on Russian meddling

Britain’s government refused again Tuesday to publish a report into possible Russian interference in U.K. elections, arguing that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government needs more time to properly scrutinize the document.

The Intelligence and Security Committee report was sent to the prime minister on Oct. 17, and it needs government approval before it is made public. Unless the report is released by early Wednesday when Parliament is dissolved, it won’t be made public before the December general election.

Lawmakers from a range of parties, including the Johnson’s Conservatives, urged the government to publish the report during a debate in the House of Commons. But Foreign Office minister Christopher Pincher argued it was “not unusual” for the review of such reports to “take some time.”

“It’s not as if the prime minister has not had one or two other things to do during the last several weeks,” he told the House of Commons. “It’s not unusual that the turnaround time is what it is.”

Opposition lawmaker Emily

Thornberry accused the government of failing to disclose the report because it would lead to other questions about the links between Russia and the campaign to leave the European Union, which had been spearheaded by Johnson.

“If the minister of state is going to dismiss all this as conspiracy theories or smears and say it has nothing to do with the delay of this report, then I say back to him, prove it,” she said. “Publish this report and let us see for ourselves otherwise there is only one question: what have you got to hide?”

Earlier Wednesday, the former

head of the U.K. domestic spy agency urged the government to publish the report. Jonathan Evans, who was director-general of MI5 from 20072013, said part of the reason to have a committee was to inform the public.

“If the government have a reason why this should not be published before the election, then I think they should make it very clear what that reason is,” he told the BBC

Johnson’s Downing Street office says the report has not yet gone through the clearance process necessary for publication.

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UK leader Boris Johnson sorry for missing Brexit deadline

Britain’s election campaign heated up Sunday with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he would apologize to Conservatives for failing to take the U.K. out of the European Union by Oct. 31 and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage saying he won’t personally run for a seat in Parliament.

Johnson’s promise to have Britain leave the bloc by Oct. 31 had been the central plank in the party leadership competition that brought him to power in July.

He told Sky News on Sunday that it was a matter of “deep regret” that he failed to do so.

Asked if he was sorry about missing the deadline, Johnson said: “Yes, absolutely.”

Johnson’s failure to deliver may cost him some backing from voters drawn to his fiery rhetoric on the need to finalize Brexit, including his famous statement that he would rather “die in a ditch” than seek another extension.

But his pledge to leave by Oct. 31 with or without a divorce deal was blocked by Parliament, which required him to seek a Brexit delay. The EU has granted a threemonth Brexit extension until Jan. 31.

Johnson pushed hard for an early national election on Dec. 12 in which he hopes to get a more Brexit-friendly Parliament that will — finally — pass his proposed deal with the EU.

He also said on Sunday that his government wouldn’t approve another legally binding referendum of independence for Scotland.

The campaign won’t officially begin until after Parliament is dissolved on Wednesday, and various party alliances are still being formed.

Farage, the leader of the Brexit Party, told the BBC that he can “serve the cause of Brexit” better by traveling throughout Britain to support 600 Brexit Party candidates rather than by seeking a seat for himself.

“I don’t want to be in politics for the rest of my life,” he said.

Farage has failed in multiple attempts to win a seat in the British Parliament, although he has long been a member of the European Parliament, which he has used as a pulpit to criticize the EU.

He said it was difficult to back party candidates nationwide while trying to win over a local district.

Farage has vowed that his party will contest every seat in England, Scotland and Wales against the Conservatives unless Johnson drops his Brexit agreement, which Farage and his party think is worse than a no-deal Brexit.

But the Brexit Party hasn’t yet named its candidates and it’s not clear what kind of impact it will have.

All seats in the 650-seat House of Commons are up for grabs in the Dec. 12 election. Johnson’s Conservatives have an early lead in most opinion polls, but analysts say the election is unpredictable because Brexit cuts across traditional party loyalties.

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures, d`uring a visit to Metropolitan Police training college in Hendon, north London, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

The left-wing Labour Party is trying to expand the campaign focus from Brexit to include domestic political issues such as schools, health care and Britain’s social inequities.

The centrist Liberal Democrats want to cancel Brexit and are trying to woo pro-EU supporters from both the Conservatives and Labour in Britain’s big cities and liberal university towns.

The party may enter a tactical alliance with smaller parties also opposed to Brexit.

Labour’s Corbyn brands PM Johnson’s Brexit plans “Thatcherism on steroids”

British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday of seeking to hijack Brexit to unleash a Thatcherite bonfire of regulation that would usher in what he cast as a much harsher brand of American-style capitalism.

Britain is heading towards a deeply unpredictable Christmas election on Dec. 12 that could decide the fate of both its planned departure from the European Union and the future of the world’s fifth-largest economy.

Corbyn, a 70-year old socialist campaigner, is proposing an overthrow of what he casts as a venal elite led by Johnson which he says wants to use Brexit as a Trojan horse to turn the United Kingdom into a deregulated paradise for global capital.

He invoked the memory of late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and said Johnson wanted to strike a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump that would sell off parts of the National Health Service (NHS).

“What Boris Johnson’s Conservatives want is to hijack Brexit to unleash Thatcherism on steroids,” Corbyn told supporters in Harlow, a suburb northeast of London which voted strongly in favour of leaving the EU in the 2016 referendum. The nationwide margin was 52%-48% in favour of Leave.

“A vote for Johnson’s Conservatives is a vote to betray our NHS in a sell-out to Trump,” he said, to chants of “not for sale, not for sale” from the audience.

Britain’s opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks about Brexit during a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019.

“They want a race to the bottom in standards and protections. They want to move us towards a more deregulated American model of how to run the economy.”

“Iron Lady” Thatcher radically transformed the British economy along free-market lines but was hated by some voters for crushing the trade unions and privatising swathes of industry.

Johnson has repeatedly said the NHS would not be on the table in trade talks. One of his most senior ministers, Michael Gove, said Corbyn’s assertion that American drug companies could carve up parts of the NHS was “the most ridiculous nonsense I have ever heard in my 52 years on this earth”.

Last week, Trump, who has previously said everything should be negotiable in trade talks, denied Labour’s claims that the NHS would be up for grabs.

DIVIDED COUNTRY

After rejecting calls from many senior Labour figures to take a definitive position against leaving the EU, Corbyn is focused on underscoring Johnson’s failure to deliver on his promise of Brexit on Oct. 31 and the need to get on and tackle domestic issues such as a shortage of affordable housing.

Corbyn, whose party is trailing the Conservatives in opinion polls, hopes to turn the debate from whether Brexit should happen to what kind of country Britain will be, regardless of how it resolves its relationship with the EU.

“People sometimes accuse me of trying to talk to both sides at once in the Brexit debate; to people who voted leave and remain. You know what? They’re right. Why would I only want to talk to half the country?” he said.

Trump is sued for defamation by woman who claims he raped her in 1990s

E. Jean Carroll

A woman who accuses Donald Trump of raping her more than 23 years ago in a New York department store sued the U.S. president on Monday over statements he made in June denying that the attack occurred and criticizing her for coming forward.

E. Jean Carroll, a longtime Elle magazine advice columnist, said in a complaint filed in a New York state court in Manhattan that Trump lied about attacking her, and “smeared her integrity, honesty, and dignity” by concocting a “swarm of related lies” to explain why she would make the incident up.

Carroll’s account of the alleged rape at Bergdorf Goodman on Fifth Avenue, which she said occurred between the autumn of 1995 and spring of 1996, had been published in New York magazine in June, excerpted from her memoir released the following month.

“The lawsuit is frivolous and the story is a fraud - just like the author,” White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement.

“The story she used to try and sell her trash book never happened, period.”

Carroll’s lawsuit followed statements that Trump made after her account was published, including that he did not rape Carroll and had never met her, and that she was “totally lying” as part of an effort to boost book sales.

“I’ll say it with great respect: Number one, she’s not my type. Number two, it never happened. It never happened, OK?” he told The Hill newspaper in Washington.

In her complaint, Carroll said the attack lasted two to three minutes, before she ran out of the dressing room and onto Fifth Avenue.

Carroll said in the lawsuit she soon confided in two friends, author Lisa Birnbach and former WCBS news anchor Carol Martin, about the alleged attack, but did not report Trump to authorities because she feared retribution.

She said she went public after accounts in 2017 of alleged sexual misconduct by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, which he has denied, spawned the #MeToo movement.

“No person in this country should be above the law -including the President,” Carroll said in a statement provided by her lawyers.

Trump has denied accusations by more than one dozen women who said he made unwanted sexual advances against them years before he entered politics.

He also faces a defamation lawsuit by Summer Zervos, a former contestant on his television show “The Apprentice,” who claimed he kissed her against her will in 2007 in New York and later groped her at a Beverly Hills hotel.

Zervos sued after Trump republished on Twitter a post calling her accusations a “hoax.”

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British Columbia moves to introduce permanent daylight saving time British Columbia’s government is introducing a measure that would allow the Canadian province to move onto year-round daylight saving time, the premier’s office said on Thursday.

British Columbians said in public consultations “loud and clear that they want to do away with the practice of changing our clocks twice a year,” Premier John Horgan said in a news release.

Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice of moving clocks forward

an hour in March to capture more daylight during the day. The clocks then move backward in the northern hemisphere’s autumn.

The bill would not immediately move British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, over to permanent DST, but it would allow for the province to quickly switch once other governments in the region do so. Clocks in British Columbia as in other North American jurisdictions will return to standard time on Sunday.

The U.S. Pacific Coast states

Anti-police violence surges in the tough suburbs of Paris

A view of the charred debris of a circus in Chanteloup-lesVignes, west of Paris

A resurgence of anti-police violence has emerged in the long-troubled towns around Paris, signs that lawlessness still simmers in French urban hotspots that exploded in three weeks of rioting in 2005.

Violence on Saturday night in Chanteloup-les-Vignes and recent flare-ups in other tough neighborhoods west of Paris have not matched the intensity or destructiveness of the unrest that spread to hundreds of towns in 2005. But French authorities are alarmed because the violence appears pre-planned, with ambushes deliberately set to target police.

Police union officials suspect that rival gangs from different tough neighborhoods are competing for bragging rights in their attacks and are reveling in the media coverage they’re generating, even egging each other on in social media.

In Chanteloup-les-Vignes, hooded attackers hid in bushes, waiting to spring their trap. When police arrived, responding to calls about a fire, they pounced. Under cover of darkness, roaming youths showered officers with projectiles and powerful fireworks that filled the night skies with sparks and thundering explosions.

Unlike the riots of 2005, which were sparked by the deaths of two teenage boys electrocuted in a power substation as officers were chasing them, the latest attacks have no obvious trigger. And while rioters in 2005 seethed with anger over deep-seated perceived social and economic injustices, those attacking police now seem simply to be reveling in their violence.

The sustained violence in 2005 prompted much soul-searching about France’s failure to integrate its millions of immigrants and their French-born children living in desolate housing projects blighted by high unemployment and limited prospects. Those concerns remain unresolved, nearly 15 years later.

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of Washington and Oregon have both passed similar measures and are awaiting federal government approval.

Horgan cited the states’ actions as a reason for switching. California has introduced legislation to move to permanent DST.

Yukon the Canadian territory north of British Columbia - is also considering making the change, according to the British Columbia government’s news release.

Public consultations received over 220,000 survey responses, almost

300 emails and 15 written submissions from organizations and experts.

Among those, support for permanent DST was at 90%, according to the premier’s office.

More than half of respondents said that keeping British Columbia’s time in line with that of neighboring jurisdictions was important or very important, although the bill would not require other states or territories to bring in year-round DST for the province to do so.

Judge blocks Trump rule requiring prospective immigrants have health insurance

A federal judge in Oregon on Saturday temporarily blocked a Trump administration proclamation that would have required prospective immigrants to prove they would have U.S. health insurance within 30 days of their arrival or enough money to pay for “reasonably foreseeable medical costs.”

Judge Michael Simon in U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, granted a 28-day temporary restraining order that prevents the rule from taking effect on Nov. 3.

The legal challenge against it will continue.

In an 18-page order, Simon said the potential damage to wouldbe immigrants and their families justified a nationwide block.

“Facing a likely risk of being separated from their family members and a delay in obtaining a visa to which family members would otherwise be entitled is irreparable harm,” he wrote.

Seven U.S. citizens and an advocacy organization filed a lawsuit to block the rule, arguing it “rewrites our immigration and healthcare laws by Presidential fiat” and could bar hundreds of thousands of prospective immigrants.

U.S. President Donald Trump answers reporters questions as he departs for travel to Mississippi from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 1, 2019.

Prospective immigrants “lawful immigrants are about three had been scrambling to figure out times more likely than United States how to get the necessary coverage, citizens to lack health insurance.” navigating a complex healthcare Healthcare policy experts bureaucracy that has, for the most say immigrants use the U.S. part, not previously catered to those system less often than Americans. who are not yet in the country.

According to an analysis by

The Trump proclamation Leighton Ku, director of the Center said it aims to stop healthcare for Health Policy Research at George providers and taxpayers from Washington University, recent bearing “substantial costs in paying immigrants without insurance for medical expenses incurred by accounted for less than one-tenth people who lack health insurance of 1% of U.S. medical expenditures or the ability to pay for their in 2017. healthcare.” It cited data that

Police find 41 migrants alive in truck in northern Greece

Greek police found 41 migrants, mostly Afghans, hiding in a refrigerated truck at a motorway in northern Greece on Monday, officials said.

The discovery came 10 days after 39 bodies, all believed to be Vietnamese migrants, were discovered in the back of a refrigerated truck near London. Two people have been charged in Britain and eight in Vietnam over the deaths.

The refrigeration system in the truck where the migrants were found in northern Greece had not been turned on, and none of the migrants was injured, though some asked for medical assistance, a Greek police official said.

Police had stopped the truck near the city of Xanthi for a routine check, arresting the driver and taking him and the migrants to a nearby police station for identification.

Greece is currently struggling with the biggest resurgence in arrivals of migrants and refugees since 2015, when more than a million crossed into Europe from Turkey via Greece.

Most of them are reaching

Migrants alive in truck in northern Greece Greek Aegean islands close to the Turkish coast via boats but a large number also come overland, using a river border crossing with Turkey.

Road accidents, mainly in northern Greece, involving migrants trying to cross into other countries have become more frequent in recent years. Police have arrested dozens of people believed to be involved in human trafficking so far in 2019.

About 34,000 asylum seekers and refugees are being held in overcrowded camps on the Aegean islands under conditions which human rights groups have

slammed as appalling.

The conservative government that came to power in July has vowed to move up to 20,000 off the islands and deport 10,000 people who do not qualify for asylum by the end of 2020.

Arrivals of unaccompanied children have also increased. About 1,000 minors have arrived since July, the Greek labor ministry said, with the total number estimated at over 5,000.

A fifth of them are now missing, the ministry said, pledging to build more facilities and shelters for migrant children.

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Drug cartel gunmen kill 9 US citizens in an ambush in Mexico

Drug cartel gunmen ambushed three SUVs along a dirt road, slaughtering six children and three women — all U.S. citizens living in northern Mexico — in a grisly attack that left one vehicle a burned-out, bullet-riddled hulk, authorities said Tuesday.

The dead included 8-month-old twins.

Eight youngsters were found alive after escaping from the vehicles and hiding in the brush. But at least five had gunshot wounds or other injuries and were being treated in the U.S., where they were listed as stable, officials and relatives said.

One woman was killed after she apparently jumped out of her vehicle and waved her hands to show she wasn’t a threat, according to family members and prosecutors.

Mexican Security Secretary Alfonso Durazo said the gunmen may have mistaken the group’s large SUVs for those of rival gangs.

The bloodshed took place Monday in a remote, mountainous area in northern Mexico where the Sinaloa cartel has been engaged in a turf war. The victims had set out to visit relatives in Mexico; one woman was headed to the airport in Phoenix to meet her husband.

While a drug-related violence has been raging for years in Mexico, the attack underscored the way cartel gunmen have become increasingly unconcerned about killing children as collateral damage.

Around the ambush scene, which stretched for miles, investigators found over 200 shell casings, mostly from assault rifles.

“Lately it’s getting worse.

This is a whole new level,” said Taylor Langford, a relative of the dead who splits his time between the Mexican community and his home in the Salt Lake City suburb of Herriman, Utah.

In a tweet, President Donald Trump offered to help Mexico “wage WAR on the drug cartels and wipe them off the face of the earth.” But Mexican President

Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ after California shooting kills 5

Contra Costa County Sheriff deputies investigate a multiple shooting in Orinda, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

Chihuahua state police officers man a checkpoint in Janos, Chihuahua state, northern Mexico, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 Andrés Manuel López Obrador when he received the news. “It was rejected that approach, saying his heartbreaking to hear their cries and predecessors waged war, “and it sadness.” didn’t work.”

Prosecutors said the woman

The victims lived in who waved her arms, Christina Sonora state, about 70 miles (110 Langford Johnson, was found kilometers) south of Douglas, 15 yards (meters) away from her Arizona, in the hamlet of La Mora, Suburban van, shot to death. Her which was founded decades ago by 7-month-old daughter, Faith Marie an offshoot of The Church of Jesus Johnson, was discovered uninjured Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many in her car seat.

La Mora residents call themselves Kendra Miller, a relative, Mormons but are not affiliated with wrote that the baby’s car seat the church. “seemed to be put on the floor by her

A number of such American mother to try and protect her. ... She farming communities are clustered gave her life to try and save the rest.” around the Chihuahua-Sonora state A short distance away, Dawna Ray border. Many members were born Langford, 43, lay dead in the front in Mexico and have dual citizenship. seat of another Suburban, along While some of the splinter groups with the bullet-riddled bodies of her were once polygamous, many no sons, ages 11 and 2. longer are.

Of the children who

All of the victims were escaped, one had been shot in the apparently related to the extended face, another in the foot. One girl LeBaron family in Chihuahua, suffered gunshot wounds to her whose members have run afoul of back and foot. the drug traffickers over the years.

Cowering in the brush, one Benjamin LeBaron, an anti-crime boy hid the other children and then activist who founded neighborhood walked back to La Mora to get help. patrols against cartels, was killed in Another girl, who was initially listed 2009. as missing, walked off in another

“My younger boys went direction, despite her gunshot to school with two of those wounds, to get help. boys. They found out in school A group of male relatives set what had happened,” said Brent out to try to rescue the youngsters LeBaron, a relative who was but turned back when they heard working construction in Montana gunfire ahead.

Airbnb’s CEO said the company was taking actions against unauthorized parties in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Halloween party held at an Airbnb rental home in California.

In a series of tweets, Brian Chesky said Saturday the San Francisco-based company is expanding manual screening of “high risk” reservations and will remove guests who fail to comply with policies banning parties at Airbnb rental homes.

He also said the company is forming a “rapid response team” when complaints of unauthorized parties come in.

“We must do better, and we will. This is unacceptable,” he tweeted.

Five people died after a Thursday night shooting that sent some 100 terrified partygoers running for their lives in the San Francisco suburb of Orinda.

The four-bedroom home had been rented on Airbnb by a woman who told the owner her dozen family members had asthma and needed to escape smoke from a wildfire, the person with knowledge of the transaction told The Associated Press. A fire burning in Sonoma County about 60 miles (97 kilometers) north of Orinda earlier in the week fouled the air over a wide area.

The owner was suspicious of a one-night rental on Halloween and before agreeing reminded the renter that no parties were allowed, said the person with knowledge of the transaction, who was not authorized to publicly disclose the information and spoke only on condition of anonymity.

The owner, Michael Wang, said his wife reached out to the renter Thursday night after neighbors contacted them about the party. The renter said there were only a dozen people at the home but Wang said he could see more people on video from his doorbell camera.

“We called the police. They were on the way to go there to stop them, but before we got there the neighbor already sent us a message saying there was a shooting,” he told the Chronicle.

Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been unwittingly exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water, with contamination in several cities consistently higher than they ever were in Flint, Michigan, according to an investigation that tested drinking water in hundreds of homes and reviewed thousands more previously undisclosed results.

Residents in some homes in Montreal, a cosmopolitan city an hour north of the U.S.-Canada border, and Regina, in the flat western prairies, are among those drinking and cooking with tap water with lead levels that exceed Canada’s federal guidelines. The investigation found some schools and day care centers had lead levels so high that researchers noted it could impact children’s health. Exacerbating the problem, many water providers aren’t testing at all.

It wasn’t the Canadian government that exposed the scope of this public health concern.

A yearlong investigation by more than 120 journalists from nine universities and 10 media organizations, including The Associated Press and the Institute for Investigative Journalism at Concordia University in Montreal , collected test results that properly measure exposure to lead in 11 cities across Canada. Out of 12,000 tests since

2014, one-third — 33% — exceeded the national safety guideline of 5 parts per billion; 18% exceeded the U.S. limit of 15 ppb.

In a country that touts its clean, natural turquoise lakes, sparkling springs and rushing rivers, there are no national mandates to test drinking water for lead. And even if agencies do take a sample, residents are rarely informed of contamination.

“I’m surprised,” said Bruce Lanphear, a leading Canadian water safety researcher who studies the impacts of lead exposure on fetuses and young children. “These are quite high given the kind of attention that has been given to Flint, Michigan, as having such extreme problems. Even when I compare this to some of the other hotspots in the United States, like Newark, like Pittsburgh, the levels here are quite high.”

Many Canadians who had allowed journalists to sample their water were troubled when they came back with potentially dangerous lead levels. Some private homeowners said they plan to stop drinking from the tap.

“It’s a little bit disturbing to see that there’s that much,” said Andrew Keddie, a retired professor who assumed his water was clean after replacing pipes years ago at his home in Edmonton, a city of almost 1 million in western Canada. What he couldn’t do is replace

public service lines delivering water to his house. After learning his water lead levels tested at 28 ppb, Keddie said he was “concerned enough that we won’t be drinking and using this water.”

Sarah Rana, 18, was one of tens of thousands of students who weren’t alerted when her brick high school in Oakville, a town on the shores of Lake Ontario, found lead levels above national guidelines in dozens of water samples, the highest at 140 ppb. She found out on her own, looking at reports posted online.

“I was getting poisoned for four years and did not know about it,” she said. “As a student, I think I should be told.”

Leona Peterson learned of the contamination in her water after journalists found excessively high lead levels in 21 of 25 homes tested in her small, northwest port town of Prince Rupert. Peterson, who lives in subsidized housing for Indigenous people, had water that registered at 15.6 ppb.

“I was drinking from the tap, directly from the tap, without any knowledge that there was lead in the water,” said Peterson. Her son was as well. Her response: “Hurt, real hurt.”

Canadian officials where levels were high said they were aware that lead pipes can contaminate drinking water and that they were working to replace

Florabela Cunha fills a glass of water from her kitchen faucet in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada aging infrastructure.

The government’s approach to limiting lead in drinking water in Canada is starkly different from the U.S., where the Environmental Protection Agency sets legal standards under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and every person is supposed to receive an annual Consumer Confidence Report from their water provider by July 1 detailing lead test results.

There’s no similar, routine testing or notice in Canada, with the exception of the 14 million-person province of Ontario, bordering the U.S. and the Great Lakes, which post results online.

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Boeing to invest $1 billion in global safety drive

Boeing Co (BA.N) is planning an initial investment of around $1 billion into industry-wide pilot development as part of a long-term initiative to reduce risks like those faced by the crew in two 737 MAX crashes, people familiar with the matter said.

The embattled planemaker is trying to rebuild trust and cooperation with airlines, passengers and regulators around the world after the 737 MAX was grounded in March, following crashes in which a total of 346 people died.

Details of the company’s “Global Aviation Safety” initiative remain under wraps due to delays in returning the 737 MAX to service, as attention focuses on changes to cockpit software that investigators say played a major part in the two crashes.

Boeing will launch the pilot development project after regulators approve changes to 737 MAX software and training and the plane

resumes flights, one of the people familiar with the matter said. The company currently expects that to happen in the United States by year-end.

The plane is likely to return to service in Europe during the first quarter of 2020, the head of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said earlier this week.

The pilot project spending budget, people familiar with it said, will be in addition to the more than $8 billion in costs from compensation to airlines for delayed aircraft deliveries and lower production tied to the 737 MAX grounding.

The training initiative is still being developed and will be rolled out over years, one of the people said. While costs are expected to rise over time, the effort may overlap with future aircraft programs.

“It will involve significant funds to raise standards around the world and requires Boeing putting its own money in,” said

another person familiar with the project.

Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg was accused by U.S. lawmakers in back-to-back hearings last week of placing profits over those safety standards, a charge Boeing denies.

Muilenburg said Boeing would help “build a talent pipeline” of pilots and invest heavily in the pilotmachine interface or fight deck for the next generation, but gave few details.

A Boeing spokesman declined additional comment.

Part of Boeing’s investments will include improving aviation infrastructure, such as air traffic and flight simulation systems, a third person with knowledge of the plans said.

It is also considering whether to develop new training materials or methods for various career stages, and fund training centers or recruitment efforts, the people said.

Boeing could also

create a data-sharing network on aircraft design with global regulators, one of the people said, in a bid to improve outside knowledge of its aircraft technology and operations.

The head of the EASA told Reuters in a recent interview that it would demand more data when deciding whether to certify future jets.

PILOT SHORTFALL

Outlines of the new investment were drawn up in the wake of the crashes as Boeing executives acknowledged that stallprevention software known as MCAS confused the pilots due to an overwhelming workload, the people said.

Investigations have raised questions over whether that was in part due to faulty assumptions about the hazards involved, leading to a design that placed unrealistic demands on pilots.

Investigators and

global regulators have also pinpointed concerns about certification and training.

Boeing says it followed industry practice on reaction times.

Experts say that Boeing, as the largest planemaker in the world, and its regulator, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, have played a key role in shaping global standards around aircraft design and operations.

Even before the crashes, the aircraft industry was bracing for a staffing shortfall of 1.5 million aircraft technicians and pilots over the next 20 years.

Both Boeing and Europe’s Airbus (AIR.PA) have already launched beginner training programs to help ease the shortages.

The crashes have also sped up a rethink of safety needs in emerging markets, where demand for new jets is driving a huge share of Boeing’s business. But airlines face gaps in regulation and infrastructure.

Apple’s Radical New iPhone Suddenly Takes Shape

Apple played safe with its (intelligently upgraded) iPhone 11 series and the result is a rock solid range which gets the basics right. But they don’t quicken pulse rates like what is coming next.

Following a series of leaks (1,2,3,4,5), we know a lot about Apple’s plans to launch a radically redesigned 2020 iPhone and now expert render artists at PhoneArea have put them all together for the first time.

The big takeaways are Apple’s repeatedly leaked plans to return the socalled iPhone 12 to a boxier design akin to the iPhone 4, as well as shrinking the notch.

Apple is also adding an additional Time Of Flight (ToF) camera (like most rivals) with Bloomberg detailing the inclusion of longrange 3D capabilities to the primary camera to enable the mapping of surroundings up to 15 feet away. A feature designed to boost augmented reality apps.

Flaws? I understand that there won’t be a fourth camera because a ToF sensor is tiny and 3D will come to the primary lens, so the existing triple array will appear largely unchanged. That said, PhoneArena does a superb job of illustrating the broad brushstrokes of what we can expect.

And what PhoneArena can’t show, are the mass of internal changes Apple also has planned. Perhaps the biggest is the inclusion of 5G on every model, though the return of Touch ID could prove just as popular along with ProMotion displays.

The long-awaited switch to USB-C from Lightning should also prove popular in tempting Android owners to switch camps.

The one fly in the ointment is cost, with reports breaking earlier this week that all these upgrades could result in major price hikes. But if Apple can keep this down, the 2020 iPhone may just be one of Apple iPhone render based on extensive the most exciting iPhones in years. leaks.

Canon Quietly Releases the EOS Ra: A Mirrorless Astrophotography Camera

Without fanfare or so much as a press release (yet), the Canon EOS Ra camera has officially been released. The specially-designed astrophotography camera is Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera “dedicated to deep sky and night sky photography.”

If you’ve been around the block a few times, you’ve no doubt seen one of these special “a” series cameras pop up before—remember the Nikon D810a?

And while specialized cameras like this don’t exactly sell like hotcakes, they are extremely compelling for photographers who specialize in photographing deep sky objects like nebulae.

Like the Nikon D810a before it, the Canon EOS Ra features a

specially designed IR filter that has been modified to allow four times as much transmission of the 656nm wavelength (hydrogen alpha rays) compared to the regular Canon EOS R cameras. “This allows for a higher transmission of deep red infrared rays emitted by nebulae, without requiring any other specialized optics or accessories,” explains the product description.

Additionally, the EOS Ra allows for 30x magnification in both the EVF and LCD, for precise focus when shooting deep sky imagery.

Other than those two features, the camera is more-or-less identical to its non-“a” sibling. It uses the same 30.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor, the

same magnesium alloy camera body, same RF mount, same EVF and LCD resolution, and on and on.

Just don’t plan to purchase this camera if you’re interested in anything else besides deep sky and night sky photography, as the modified IR filter can wreak havoc on your images in some regular shooting scenarios.

The Canon EOS Ra is available to pre-order now and will cost you $2,500—compared to the regular EOS R, which is currently selling for just $1,800.

We don’t have official confirmation of a ship date yet, but according to the most recent rumors, we should expect the camera to ship “in early December 2019.”

The Canon EOS Ra camera

Samsung Electronics says third quarter profit fell 56%

Samsung Electronics said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter fell by nearly 56%, with its robust sales of smartphones, displays and TVs offset by a continuously weak market for computer chips.

The South Korean technology giant reported an operating profit of 7.78 trillion won ($6.7 billion) for the July-September quarter, which

represented a 55.7% drop from the same period last year. Samsung says third-quarter revenue fell 5.3% to 62 trillion won ($53.4 billion).

Samsung is the world’s biggest maker of semiconductors and smartphones, but it has struggled with falling prices for DRAM and NAND memory chips since late last year.

Experts say chipmakers are

suffering after misreading industry demand for their products. They invested heavily in 2016 and 2017 to ramp up production, but global orders for chips used in smartphones, internetconnected cars and other products have been slower than expected.

Samsung said there are positive signs for its semiconductor business, which could possibly be boosted

by data-center customers and the expansion of 5G smartphone services in the coming months. However, the company said semiconductor demand for next year should be “viewed with caution as uncertainties remain in the macroeconomic environment,” a likely reference to the U.S.-China trade dispute.

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One big step: Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion

Google, the company that helped make it fun to just sit around surfing the web, is jumping into the fitness-tracker business with both feet, buying Fitbit for about $2.1 billion.

The deal could put Google in direct competition with Apple and Samsung in the highly competitive market for smartwatches and other wearable electronics. But it also raises questions about privacy and Google’s dominance in the tech industry.

The company’s announcement Friday came with a promise that it won’t sell ads using the intimate health data that Fitbit devices collect.

Fitbit is a pioneer in wearable fitness technology, making a range of devices that have become pop-culture accessories, from basic trackers that count how many steps you take each day to smartwatches that display messages and notifications from phones.

They can track activities such as running, cycling and swimming and record heart rates and sleep patterns.

Fitbit typically asks for date of birth, gender, height and weight to help with such things as estimating calories burned.

Some people use Fitbit’s app to record what they eat and how much water they drink. Women can track their periods.

Fitbit has 28 million active users worldwide and has sold more than 100 million devices.

Google, meanwhile, makes software for use in other manufacturers’ wearable devices, but those products haven’t gained much traction in the face of competition from Fitbit, Apple, Samsung and others. And Google doesn’t sell a device of its own.

The deal to buy Fitbit could give

Jamey Powell, left, and Julianne Hough lead an exercise class as the participants are introduced to the Alta HR fitness tracker at Swerve cycling center in New York.

Google a needed boost.

“Google doesn’t want to be left out of the party,” said analyst Daniel Ives of Wedbush Securities. “If you look at what Apple has done with wearables, it’s a missing piece of the puzzle for Google.”

Google’s pledge that it won’t sell ads using Fitbit health data is a continuation of promises previously made by Fitbit.

Privacy experts, though, were skeptical.

Consumer Reports health privacy expert Dena Mendelsohn said she is concerned that people enrolled in wellness programs through their employers that use Fitbit devices could lose control over their data.

“While a person may not have had concerns about Fitbit holding their data, they may have concerns over Google holding their data,” Mendelsohn said.

Google’s promise is also unlikely to stop it from gathering other information from Fitbit devices.

For example, Fitbit has GPS models that could track users’ locations.

That could help Google know that a runner stopped at a coffee shop on the way home. Google could then display ads for rival coffee shops.

More important, having a Google device on the wrist could drive wearers to use Google services even more, giving the company more ways to sell ads.

The deal is likely to face scrutiny from state and U.S. Department of Justice antitrust authorities, who are already investigating Google and other big tech companies over whether they have abused their market power.

“Why should Google be

permitted to acquire even more companies while they’re under DOJ antitrust investigation?” Sen. Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican, tweeted.

Still, analysts at equity research firm Cowen said they believe regulators are unlikely to block the deal because of Fitbit’s relatively small size and its focus on hardware.

While Fitbit all but created the field, it has been shredded by the competition. It was worth nearly $10 billion after it went public in 2015. But its value this week is well below $2 billion.

When rumors of a potential buyout by Google surfaced earlier this week, Fitbit stock soared almost 30%. It jumped nearly 16% more Friday.

Google’s corporate parent, Alphabet, will pay $7.35 per share.

Alphabet stock gained about 1%.

“With Google’s resources and global platform, Fitbit will be able to accelerate innovation in the wearables category, scale faster, and make health even more accessible to everyone,” Fitbit co-founder and CEO James Park said in a statement.

Fitbit has been expanding its partnerships with major health care companies such as Humana to encourage healthier living.

John Hancock announced incentives last year on its insurance policies for people willing share data gathered by health-monitoring devices.

It offers free Fitbits to participants.

Last year, Fitbit acquired a health coaching business that helps people manage conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Instagram, other apps sold in Google, Apple app stores being used to facilitate human trafficking

A new report from the BBC has revealed that human traffickers are using social media platforms and easily obtained apps to sell domestic slaves.

Human traffickers are allegedly using Instagram and other applications that are easily available for download or purchase through both Google’s and Apple’s online app stores.

What are the details?

A team from BBC News Arabic, who posed as a husband and wife, went undercover in Kuwait to get up close and personal with what they believed to be were human traffickers selling slaves on social media.

In video posted Tuesday, the team said, “In the Gulf, women employed as ‘domestic workers’ are being sold via online apps approved and provided by Google and Apple. It’s been called an online slave market.”

companies [that] are hosting apps like these, they have to be held accountable,” Bhoola said. “What they are doing is promoting an online slave market.”

A spokesperson for Instagram told the network that it “removed further content across Facebook and Instagram” and would “prevent the creation of new accounts designed to be used for the online slave market.”

Facebook also reportedly banned the use of a certain hashtag meant to promote such commerce.

Both Google and Apple insisted that they would be What else? working with app developers in order to prohibit

Urmila Bhoola — U.N. Special Rapporteur, such activity.

International lawyer Kimberley Motley Contemporary Forms of Slavery — told BBC News Arabic, “This is the quintessential example of told the network that tech giants insist they are modern slavery. Here we see a child being sold and “responsible for everything” on their respective online stores. traded like chattel, like a piece of property.”

“On [the] Apple Store, they proclaim that Bhoola added that tech companies allowing this type of behavior to proliferate should also be held they are responsible for everything that’s put on accountable. their store,” Motley said. “And so our question is,

“Google, Apple, Facebook, or any other what does that responsibility mean?”

The team met with several purported human traffickers, and in one instance, was shown a 16-year-old girl from Guinea, West Africa, to purchase for just $3,800.

The network reported that much of the business has been “carried out on Facebook-owned Instagram, where posts have been promoted via algorithm-boosted hashtags, and sales negotiated via private messages.”

Researchers Show They Can Hack Your Smart Speaker Just by Shining Lasers at It

Smart speakers have become a home addition for many, but the choice requires some vigilance over potential security breaches. Now, researchers have shown that hackers could get these small devices to do their bidding without making a single noise.

Devices running Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri were all shown to be vulnerable to this security hole, and the researchers got it working on a Facebook Portal device, too. Even phones and tablets were shown to be vulnerable.

The trick works through the micro-electro-mechanical systems, or MEMs, built into smart speaker mics.

These tiny components can interpret light as sound, which means they can be manipulated by something as simple as a laser pointer.

Considering smart speakers are often hooked up to smart locks, smart alarms, and other home security devices, it’s not difficult to imagine how this could be used to sneak into a property (or maybe just fire up a smart coffee maker).

“We know that light triggers some sort of movement in the microphone’s diaphragm, and that mics are built to interpret such movements as sound, as they’re typically resulting from sound pressure physically hitting the diaphragm,” the researchers told Dan Goodin at Ars Technica.

“However, we do not completely understand the physics behind it, and we are currently working on investigating this.”

The team got the hack working through windows, at distances of up to 110 metres (361 feet), and with a

kit costing just a few US dollars. Smart speakers don’t often come with extra security protections – if you issue a voice command, it just works.

Before you lock your Amazon Echo in the cupboard though, bear in mind that the attack does need a line of sight with the device. These speakers usually issue audible feedback too, so you would know if someone was trying to do some online shopping or turn off your smart lights remotely.

The exploit also needs quite a sophisticated setup, with a strong and focussed laser, and equipment to convert audio commands into laser light modulations. It’s not something that your neighbours are going to be able to do easily, though you might want to keep your smart speakers away from the windows, just in case.

The hack worked in several different setups

There are ways that smart speakers could reduce the risk of this type of attack, the researchers say – by only responding to commands if multiple mics in the speaker are triggered, and by implementing voice recognition technology (this is available on some speakers, but isn’t always enabled by default).

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The Concierge Department requires:

The Food and Beverage Department requires:

Junior Concierge Agents

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience:  B.Sc. Hospitality & Tourism Management  Five (5) years minimal experience in fine dining restaurants and ability to maintain the highest level of standards.  Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge.

Reports to: Security Manager

Reports to: Photoshop Manager

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General Manager

The Weddings Manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, setup breakdown and service of all Weddings. Ensure that the highest level of service is provided to our wedding couples. They also ensure that all equipment is properly stored at the end of each wedding and maintained in top condition.

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Supervisor Photographer

Weddings Manager

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Concierge Manager

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

Reports to:

Restaurant Manager Supervisor Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

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

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

Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology;  Excellent Customer Service Skills;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience:  Minimum three experience as Restaurant Manager in an international first-class hotel/resort.  Experience managing a restaurant with over 300 persons seating area

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

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

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

Resort Shop Manager

The Resort/Gift Shop Sales attendant will support with the administration of the overall experience and quality of retail. This individual will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems, processes and policies for the smooth and timely operating of outlets in the Resort Shop department.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience:  Three years Supervising more than one outlet  Ability to meet and exceed targets

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience:  Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend.  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

The Watersports and Catamaran Departments require:  

The Spa Department requires: Tennis Instructor

Reports to:

These positions assist with the cleaning and servicing, of all plant equipment and machinery, specifically as it relates to R.O. Plants, Sewage Plants and/or Boiler Equipment in the Resort.

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Assistant Resort/Gift Shop Manager position is vacant and recruitment is underway. If not filed by an individual with on-island status an application for work permit will be submitted.

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Grease Cleaner

Reports to: Chief Engineer

Resort/Gift Shop Sales Attendant

Reports to:

The Maintenance Department requires:

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The Resort Shop Department requires: 

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

Watersports/ Pool/ Beach Attendant Dive Master

Reports to: Watersports Manager

Spa Manager

The Tennis instructor is responsible for providing tennis sessions to guests while maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction and world-class service.

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

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience:  First Aid & CPR Certified; These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

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

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The range for this position is $8.00 to $11.75 per hour

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

and

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

and should reach not later than November 11, 2019

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THE GOVERNMENT OF TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PARTIAL CREDIT GUARANTEE FUND (PCGF) TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Government of Turks and Caicos Islands has applied for financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of a Diagnostic Assessment to Determine the Feasibility of Establishing a Partial Credit Guarantee Fund (PCGF) to Support Enterprise Development in the Turks and Caicos Islandsand intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of Government of Turks and Caicos Islandsand upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Government of Turks and Caicos Islands shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

The Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment, the Executing Ministry, now wishes to procure consultancy services to undertake a diagnostic assessment to determine the feasibility of establishing a Partial Credit Guarantee Fund (PCGF) to support enterprise development.

The objective of the consultancy is to assess the level of demand for and the feasibility of establishing a Partial Credit Guarantee Fund (PCGF) that may address the lack of access to finance, which has long been a challenge to small businesses operating in the TCI,made worse after the global financial crisis. The project will have two phases: 1) the diagnostic assessment that will determine whether the PCGF is feasible and 2) If deemed feasible in the first stage, the Consultant’s contract will be amended to include the second stage to design an appropriate PCGF model for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of six (6)months.

The Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment now invites interested eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest for the provision of these consultancy services.

Consultants shall be eligible to participate if: (a) in the case of a body corporate, it is legally incorporated or otherwise organised in an eligible country, has its principal place of business in an eligible country and is more than 50 per cent beneficially owned by citizen(s) and/or bona fide resident(s) of eligible country(ies) or by a body(ies) corporate meeting these requirements; (b) in the case of unincorporated firms, the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; and (c) in all cases, the consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona fide resident of an eligible country.

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on conflict of interest.

In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, financial capability and existing commitments for phase 1 and 2 of the assessment, although the initial contract would be for phase 1. All information must be submitted in English. Further information may be obtained from the first address below between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Electronic copies of the Expressions of Interest must be received at the first address below no later than 3:00pm on Friday, 15th November, 2019 (Turks and Caicos Islands time). Also three (3) hard copies should be sent by courier by that deadline; and one electronic copy must be sent simultaneously by email to CDB at the secondaddress below. The sealed envelope containing each submission should include the name and address of the applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for the Diagnostic Assessment to Determine the Feasibility of Establishing a Partial Credit Guarantee Fund (PCGF) to Support Enterprise Development in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Following the assessment of submissions, a short-list of not less than three and not more than six applicants will be provided with full terms of reference and invited to submit technical and financial proposals to undertake the assignment. The Government of Turks and Caicos Islandsreserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest.

Address 1 The Secretary to the Procurement Board Office of the Deputy Governor Waterloo Plaza Waterloo Road Grand Turk Turks and Caicos Islands procurement@gov.tc Address 2 Procurement Officer Procurement Policy Unit Caribbean Development Bank procurement@caribank.org

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Graceway Sports Centre hosts successful Squash Tournament

By Todeline Defralien

Graceway Sports Centre hosted a very successful three day squash tournament on Thursday October 24th – Saturday 26th.

The sport of squash is relatively new in Turks and Caicos and the courts have been built in 2009.

During the event twenty-four (2) players participated in total, ten (10) juniors, four (4) women and ten (10) men.

Adina Ciurar, General Manager of Graceway Sports Centre told The SUN, this competition was the first one organized by Chris Hanebury, their new squash coach.

“His goal was to create the interest around the game and evaluate the potential of the players.

Juniors were the most numerous, as they show a lot of interest in the game of squash. Our concerted efforts to develop the sport of squash in TCI include lessons offered to school students during their PE classes,” she said

Ciurar added that Chris Hanebury is planning another smaller competition towards the end of the year, while the plans for the near future are quite ambitious, including participating to the Caribbean squash tournament in 2020.

Below are the results of the competition: Juniors’ 1st - Harry Schofield 2nd - Oliver French 3rd - Tom Phillips

Brad Hanebury (Can), Johnny Potts (Can), Rob Ayer, Nick Paddison and Mark Francis (Men’s)

Oliver French, Jayden Robinson and Tom Phillips

Chiraag Ltd.

Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Sales Person Sales Manager Salary is $7.00 - $12.00 per hour Description: The successful candidate must have at least 5 years working experience in this field and should be knowledgeable of the merchandise, with the ability to provide technical information to the customers when required. This individual will also be responsible for daily sales and activities.

Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8018 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway. tc Work Permit Renewals Turks and Caicos Islanders submit your application to the Labour Board

Jayden Robinson playing with Oliver French

Pauline O’Reilly (TCI) and Jessica Wilkens (Can)

Chiraag Ltd. Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Store Clerks Domestic Worker Salary is $6.25 per hour Description: Keep the store tidy Attend to customers Have the ability to properly organize Keep inventory of goods on display and general stock Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8018 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Turks and Caicos Islanders submit your application to the Labour Board

4th - Samuel French 5th - Jaden Robinson Tinner Winner (7th) - Tom Junior Girls Winner - Ella McGurk Women’s 1st - Jessica Wilkens (Canada) 2nd - Pauline O’Reilly 3rd - Jennifer Layman (Canada) Men’s 1st - Brad Hanebury (Canada) 2nd - Johnny Potts (Canada) 3rd - Rob Ayer.

4th - Rob Phillips 5th - Mark Francis Tinner Winner - Nick Paddison

Jayden Robinson, Tom Phillips, Matt Phillips, Oliver French, Sam French, Harry Schofield (Juniors)

Pauline O’Reilly, Jessica Wilkens (Can), Jennifer Layman (Women’s)

Deluxe Entertainment

Sure Security Services

Location: Cheshire Hall, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Entertainer Salary is $6.25 per hour Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8018 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc Turks and Caicos Islanders submit your application to the Labour Board

Location: Grave Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ: Security Officers Salary is at the rate of $8.00 per hr Must be willing to work 6 days per week Weekends and holidays Contract: 649 948-8018 Only Belongers must apply Turks and Caicos Islanders submit your application to the Labour Board

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WORLD

SPORTS LeBron James credits being injury-free for return of ‘quick twitch’, better defense

TURKS & CAICOS SUN

NOVEMBER 8TH, 2019 – NOVEMBER 15TH, 2019

Dutch Olympic athlete jailed for drug trafficking

Switzerland’s Lea Sprunger wins her Women’s 400m heat ahead of Netherlands’ Madiea Ghafoor

Dutch Olympic athlete Madiea Ghafoor has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in jail after 2 million pounds ($2.58 million) worth of ecstasy tablets and crystal meth were found in the boot of her car in Germany, DPA news agency has reported.

Ghafoor, 27, was stopped at a border check in Elten in June where 50kg of ecstasy, 2kg of crystal Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. meth and 11,950 euros in cash were

The Los Angeles Lakers are winning with the seized by police, the report said. best defense in the league thus far into the season, and

The athlete, who ran for the it’s LeBron James who is helping lead the way. The 17Netherlands in the 4x400m relay at year veteran is feeling good for the first time in a while.

And it shows.

“I’m playing injury free. I’m not injured. My quick twitch is back. My speed is back, my strength is back,” James said, via ESPN.

James ranks ninth in defensive win shares (.194) for those who’ve played in at least three games.

Following years of a limited commitment to defense for the star, it’s surprising to some he’s been back at it even

The NBA was banking on though the Lakers are focused on defense this season.

Zion Williamson and the Golden

James is also less than a year removed from a torn left groin sustained on Christmas Day last season. State Warriors as main attractions He missed a career-worst 18 games and the Lakers were when the television schedules were privately concerned it was still bothering him at the All- released in August. Less than three weeks into the season, the league’s Star break. television partners are still trying to It was. But it doesn’t seem to be anymore. assess the fallout from injuries.

Via ESPN: Williamson’s knee injury

“Playing with a torn groin last year — even when I came back it was still partially torn — it was and Steph Curry’s broken hand difficult to be able to move and shift like I’m capable of have many wondering if ratings doing that defensively,” James said. “For me, I just take will suffer. In the case of the New the challenge. I love being challenged. Coach [Frank Orleans Pelicans, there is cause for Vogel] challenged me, AD [Anthony Davis] challenged worry.

The Pelicans are on me, I challenged myself.

“I put a lot of hard work into my offseason either ESPN, TNT or NBATV in all by getting my quick twitch, getting my bounce back, but eight of their first 19 games. getting my speed back, my reaction time back. My mind The league routinely frontloads television appearances with the has always been there. That’s what it’s all about.”

James also had a long offseason to work with top picks early, figuring their teams will not be in contention after the since the Lakers missed the playoffs.

All-Star break. Despite also having

Davis is the only other Lakers player leading James on the defensive stat sheet, with a defensive Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball, win share ranked fifth (.218) of those who’ve played at New Orleans hasn’t been a big TV least three games. He leads the league in blocks with an draw without Williamson.

Their opener against average 3.0 per game (18 total).

Toronto on Opening Night averaged Lakers defense fuels bounce back from opener 2.25 million viewers on TNT, which was a 24% drop from last year’s

The Lakers stumbled in the season opener opener between Philadelphia and against the Los Angeles Clippers, but have knocked out Boston. It was also the first time five consecutive victories since. In those wins they’ve since 2016 that the league’s opener allowed more than 96 points only twice, one of which went up against Game 1 of the was an overtime victory, 119-110, against the Memphis World Series.

Last Thursday’s game Grizzlies.

As a team they rank first in defensive rating, against Oklahoma City also was holding opponents to an average 96.3 points per game down sharply compared to the same and a 30.2 percent shooting mark. They’ll see if the trend window last season. The 784,000 average was a 60% drop from last continues Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls. year’s Nuggets-Lakers game.

the 2016 Olympic Games, pleaded not guilty to the charges at Kleve District Court and said she thought she was carrying doping materials, the German news agency said.

The Dutch Athletics Union said it was shocked by the case and would investigate Ghafoor’s claim concerning doping materials to ascertain who else might have been involved.

“We are stunned by the judgment,” a statement on the organization’s website said. “With the ruling of the German court, the

Athletics Union rejects the actions of Ghafoor.

“The Athletics Union condemns any use or trade in doping or drugs and fully commits itself to the Dutch doping law.

“The case has been transferred to the Doping Authority to investigate the extent to which the doping legislation has been violated.”

Ghafoor refused to reveal who she was transporting the drugs for and said she feared for the safety of her family, DPA said.

Too early to tell if injuries will affect NBA TV ratings

Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, left, and Klay Thompson (11) sit on the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in San Francisco, Calif.

How much of a ratings hit the depleted Warriors will take will start to be known beginning this week. Golden State will be on ESPN four times from over the next two weeks, beginning with Wednesday’s game at Houston. The others are Nov. 13 at the Lakers, Nov. 15 vs.

Boston and at Dallas on Nov. 20.

The Warriors’ first national broadcast on Oct. 24 against the Los Angeles Clippers averaged 2.26 million, but that was down compared to the same window last year, which was LeBron James’ debut with the Lakers (3.31 million).

TNT isn’t scheduled to air another Warriors game until Jan. 16 against Denver. But that will mark the first of 11 appearances until the end of the season. A Turner spokesman told The Associated Press that it is still early for them to discuss scheduling changes with the

league.

The league has become more flexible with ESPN and TNT about scheduling changes, but in the case of TNT, there aren’t many options since Thursday’s schedule is light.

Charles Barkley said during a recent “Inside the NBA” luncheon in Los Angeles that “there are some nights when we come in and we know it is going to be a long night due to the matchups. That’s when we know we have to be more entertaining.”

ESPN has more games to choose from on Wednesday and Friday nights, but any changes are unlikely until January since production and travel schedules are pretty set. ESPN declined comment when asked if it has discussed any changes with the league.

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Activists call for halt to U.S. horse racing

Animal rights groups on Sunday called for an immediate halt to horse racing following the high-profile death of a gelding in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at Southern California’s Santa Anita Park.

Four-year-old Mongolian Groom injured his left hind leg going into the final turn of the nationally televised $6 million race, was taken away from the track in an ambulance and later euthanised.

Thirty-seven horses, including three in the last nine days, have died at the famed race track since late December, shining a spotlight on a sport that lacks national regulation pertaining to the misuse of drugs, a leading culprit in horse fatalities.

In April, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced an investigation into why at that time 23 horses had died at Santa Anita over a three month period.

The results of the investigation have yet to be released, leading to frustration on the part of activists, who protested outside her office demanding answers on Thursday.

The Breeders’ Cup, the sports richest event with some $30 million up for grabs over its two days, changes venues every year and its board had considered moving it from Santa Anita in light of the fatalities.

But in June it voted to keep it at Santa Anita as planned after track owners the Stronach Group implemented new rules governing the use of race day

Abel Cedillo aboard Mongolian Groom (9) races in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic in the 36th Breeders Cup world championships at Santa Anita Park. medications and hired a record number of veterinarians to examine the horses prior to their starts.

“The decision to hold the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita before the results of investigations into the spate of recent deaths was ill advised,” Kitty Block, CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, said in a statement.

“We believe that a suspension of racing at this track is warranted until the investigations of those deaths, and now the death of Mongolian Groom, are completed and released.”

Animal rights group PETA went further, calling for a halt to horse racing nationwide.

“If the racing industry and state officials truly want to save horses’ lives, they will suspend trainers and veterinarians of horses who die pending

full investigations, install safer synthetic surfaces and CT scan equipment at all tracks, and ban all drugs in the two weeks before a race,” said PETA senior vice president Kathy Guillermo.

“All racing nationwide must be suspended until these measures are put in place,” she added.

“Any reluctance to do so will lead to more deaths and the selfdestruction of horse racing.”

WHIPPING BAN

A video of the race released

by PETA shows jockey Abel Cedillo whipping Mongolian Groom as he came around the final turn on the fast dirt surface before stopping and raising his left hind leg off the ground.

“So even if he was in pain and

wanted to slow down, he could not have done so,” Guillermo said.

“Striking horses during racing must be banned now.”

The California Horse Racing Board has proposed a measure that would greatly limit the use of the whip.

The measure is currently open for public comment.

Backers of the Horse Racing Integrity Act, federal legislation that would curtail the use of drugs and establish national oversight, said they hoped Saturday’s tragedy would prompt Congress to act.

“American horse racing is at its greatest crossroads in history, and the death of Mongolian Groom underscores the need for Congress to pass the Horseracing Integrity Act,” said Marty Irby of Animal Wellness Action.

The Breeders’ Cup and the Stronach Group support the bill but is opposed by Churchill Downs, home to the Kentucky Derby, a state represented

by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

McConnell has yet to announce his position on it.

California Senator Dianne Feinstein had said the Breeders’ Cup would be “critical test” for the future of horse racing in the state prior to the event.

On Saturday the Breeders’ Cup said measures had been put in place to ensure its athletes were racing under the “safest and most transparent conditions possible.”

In moment of triumph, Hamilton thinks of loss

In his moment of triumph on Sunday, an emotional Lewis Hamilton reflected on loss, demons and the personal growth that led him to a sixth Formula One drivers’ title.

As his Mercedes team celebrated, Hamilton’s comments after the race said as much about the man as the fierce competitiveness he showed on the track in trying to seal the championship with a victory at the U.S. Grand Prix.

The win would elude him, ultimately going to team mate Valtteri Bottas, but only after Hamilton’s fading tyres saw him surrender the lead in the dying laps.

Second place was still good enough for him to become the second Formula One driver after Michael Schumacher to win six world championships.

“I don’t know, every journey is different,” said Hamilton when asked where title No. 6 ranks. “Every year you go through a different rollercoaster ride of emotions to get to where you’re going.

“Each and every single one of us is struggling with something in life.

“I tried to show people that, from the outside, things always look

Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Great Britain celebrates winning his sixth world championship after the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. great but it’s not always the case.

“And I am also struggling with lots of different things and battling certain demons and trying to make sure that I’m constantly growing as a person.”

Hamilton said it had been a real struggle to come to terms with the death of friend and triple world champion Niki Lauda, the team’s non-executive chairman who had been instrumental in persuading him to join Mercedes.

The dangers of the job also hit home with the death of Anthoine Hubert in a high-speed crash during a Formula Two race at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Frenchman was 22.

“I would say this year that losing Niki, I didn’t think that was going to hit me as hard as it did,” said Hamilton. “It really was upsetting and I miss him dearly today and I didn’t realize how much I loved the guy.

“Also we lost a young kid in Spa. Again, I saw it on the TV, I saw it happen.

“When something like that happens it can put lots of doubts in your mind and thinking, ‘OK, jeez, is it time to stop or shall I keep going?’ Because there’s lots of life afterwards.

“I still want to spend time with my family, I still want to have a family one day, all these different things.

“But I love doing what I do so much that I don’t think there’s a lot that can particularly stop me in that sense.”

Hamilton said he would not truly reflect on what he has accomplished until the season is over. With two more races there is still work to be done.

“Usually the reflection comes at the end of the year when work finishes and you can just take a load off and just sit back and have a beer,” said Hamilton, finally breaking into a smile.

“I will be with my dogs, with my feet up and just only then you can have a moment to grasp how great a year it has been.

“I’m always just looking to improve and I really love being in this sport.”

Nadal reclaims world number one tag from Djokovic

Rafa Nadal dethroned Serbia’s Novak Djokovic to reclaim the number one spot in the ATP rankings on Monday following the Spaniard’s semifinal run at the Paris Masters.

Nadal withdrew minutes before his semi-final match against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov with an abdominal injury, with the 33-year-old deciding not to take any risks ahead of the Nov. 10-17 ATP Finals.

Despite Djokovic winning the title in Paris, the semis run was enough for Nadal to become the second-oldest player to top the rankings after Swiss Roger Federer achieved the feat aged 36 in 2018.

“I’m super happy with my season,” Nadal said. “It was a tough beginning but then I was able to find a way to be back playing at a very high level of tennis and be in the situation that I am today.

“I’m very proud about the year that I am having.”

Nadal won two Grand Slams this year — the French Open and the U.S. Open — to move within one of Federer’s record of 20 titles.

But injuries have curtailed Nadal’s season and the ATP Finals will be his last chance to end the year as number one for the fifth time in his career.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal before his quarter final match against France’s Jo-Wilfred Tsonga.

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