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The UK Defence Attaché attending the National Security Council in September 2019, sitting next t Police Commissioner Trevor Botting, where he was briefed on TCI’s National Security Strategy, which starts the process of bringing an Ministry of Defence Team to TCI, to discuss a contingent military force.

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he Turks and Caicos Islands could soon have its own military, His Excellency Governor Nigel Dakin revealed in an exclusive interview with The SUN.

The Governor said highranking officials from the United Kingdom’s (UK) Ministry of Defence recently visited the Turks and Caicos Islands to start looking at the feasibility for establishing a military capability for the islands.

If final approval is given by the UK Government, the TCI Military will comprise a small number of fulltime officers and several reserves - all from the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Governor stressed.

Governor Dakin told The SUN: “With regard to our talks with the (UK) Ministry of Defence, I need to stress we are at the scoping stage. But I can say my intention as Governor – with the active support of both the Premier and Leader of the Opposition who have both positively engaged - is to ensure the Islands do develop their own contingent military capability.”

He added: “The intention, we start with, is that this will be commanded, officered and manned by those from Turks and Caicos Islands; so this won’t be a ‘base’ for the UK military but an expression of TCI’s increasing capabilities and maturity. Having a TCI military force will of course see more connectivity with the UK military than we have seen to date but that will be in terms of support to TCI. You can imagine how valuable such a force will be in terms of reinforcing our maritime defences and, given the support provided post hurricane by the Bermuda Regiment, we are also discussing giving it basic engineering and communication skills so they can provide a disciplined uniformed force who can support during times of natural or other disaster. I hope it also develops into something TCI can be hugely proud of and give those men and woman who want to serve their country, an opportunity to serve.”

With Flow, Christmas Only Gets Better Flow TCI launches 2019 Christmas boasting Extra Big Deals & Prizes

Full service communications and entertainment provider, Flow TCI, rolled out its 2019 Christmas campaign on Thursday, November 28th, 2019, at the Flow Headquarters on Leeward Highway boasting extra big deals and savings for Flow customers across the Turks and Caicos Islands and up to $30,000 in prizes.

“The most anticipated season of the year is here. This is the time of year where giving is at the

centre of all we do. It is also a time when our customers anticipate big rewards and big value. We at Flow TCI, this Christmas are committed to providing that and much more for our new and existing customers,”said Country Manager (Ag.),Audley Gibbs.

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From L to R: Finance Lead, Kevin Carmichael; Acting Network Ops Lead, Wayne Gardiner, Business Support Officer, Anissa Bootle and Marketing Executive, Darron Hilaire Jr.

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“On this ‘support’ it’s worth saying that – in the last two months – TCI Cadets are now building a far stronger relationship with the UK than has been the case. That has included their Commanding Officer, Ennis Grant, spending time with the Brigadier who runs UK Cadets, touring UK naval and army facilities and units and us ‘twinning’ TCI Cadets with Cumbrian Army Cadet Force. This UK Cadet contingent are based in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK which will give access for TCI cadets to enjoy the UK

Lake District. We are presently looking at exchange visits and training.”

Governor Dakin stressed that the TCI Military has not yet been agreed with the UK, adding that “this is all at working level and there’s a lot of work that needs to be done before securing final UK Ministerial Agreement”.

However, he added: “But the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Team would not have visited without: initial UK Ministerial support; if the Premier and myself hadn’t convinced them of our seriousness and; if we hadn’t had a

National Security Strategy that called out this as a capability TCI not only wants, but needs.”

Explaining his plan for the contingent military force, Governor Dakin said it will be entirely separate from the Cadets.

“I’d expect it to look like a small cadre of full time permanent staff (Commanding Officer, Adjutant, Training Officer and the like) with the bulk of the force being a reserve (on the lines of the UK Reserve Forces or the US National Guard),” he continued. “In

these circumstances the UK would be providing training – including I’d hope the training of TCI officers at Sandhurst and recruit training in the region, as well as material support (uniforms, weapons and the like).

In discussions with the Defence Attaché who covers this region we would also see relationships build with other Overseas Territories including Bermuda (who already have this capability) and Cayman (who like us intend to go down this route) to allow interoperability.”

With Flow, Christmas Only Gets Better continued from page 1

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It doesn’t end there. When Flow customers pay their bills on time and in full they enter for a chance to WIN 1 of 5top o household appliances this Christmas. Five lucky winners will be drawn on January 6th.

Marketing Executive, Darron Hilaire said, “It is a great time to be a Flow customer. It gives us great joy to bring Christmas cheer to our customers for the loyalty and commitment they demonstrate to us each year. Let everyone know that with Flow, Christmas gets better and better.”

ASSET MANAGER Applications are invited for the position of Asset Manager for a luxury resort development on Providenciales.

Specific functions for this role: •improving financial performance of the operations, revenue management, staffing strategy and cost controls •running feasibility for capital expenditure projects, recommend priorities and develop project timelines and budgets •working closely with the brand management; liaising with key stakeholders on owner’s behalf •developing investment strategy recommendations •performing extensive financial review and analysis, operations strategy, and coordination Requirements for the position: Educational: • a 4 year Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university • an Masters of Business Administration degree focused on hotel real estate or a related field as part of a 2 year full time graduate program with an accredited university Professional: • 8+ years working in both hotel real estate and operations globally • proven experience working on behalf of both owners and operators with a variety of ultra-luxury brands and independent properties • must have overseen assets in multiple continents but also with an emphasis on multiple luxury assets in the Caribbean region Specific Skills: • must be well versed in financial statements and analysis • comfortable running projections, feasibility studies and ROI calculations • can build and manage operational and capital budgets and hotel revenue management tools • oversee revenue management and sales and marketing strategy, and cost management • have a global perspective but a solid understanding of the Caribbean ultra-luxury market Salary for this position is $200k per annum. Please respond with a full resume by 16 December 2019 to: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc and a copy to the Labour Board.

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Firearms offences more than double, says Commissioner

By Todeline Defralien

Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands are reporting a significant increase in firearm offences and robberies, while there has been a slight increase in crime when compared with 2018.

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, November 27th, 2019, Police Commissioner Trevor Botting, stated: “I think the most significant rise for me just in terms of statistical data is around the number of firearms offences and number of robberies. We’ve had a fairly dramatic rise in firearms related crime, last year there was 35 and this year there was 86. In percentage terms we’re talking about a very dramatic rise and an unacceptable rise in the TCI which still remains a safe place to be certainly comparing to across the region and that number is unacceptable.”

The Commissioner continued: “It wouldn’t be a surprise to many to find that robberies also increased from 55 last year to 84. It remains our absolute priority to deal with those serious crimes which people are most concern about and those serious crimes which pose the most harm to the communities.”

He added: “From April to October this year there has been 1,274

crimes reported and that was just fractionally less again last year’s so the first two headlines on here is crime staying pretty consistent at that level.

We haven’t had a significant drop and we haven’t had a significant rise.”

Botting stated that he and the force are well aware of the people’s reaction to the rise in crime which is causing fear around the Islands.

He added: “As I said to you when I first took on the Commissioner’s role, that I wouldn’t be hiding anything from you, the crime stats are the crime stats and I think it’s how we respond to them becomes very important.

Burglary/Aggravated burglary for this performance year is 199 crimes and that is significant drop from last year which was 40% less burglaries and aggravated burglaries compared to the same time last year where there were 330 crimes.”

Meantime, as of October 31, 2019 twelve (12) murders occurred compared to nine (9) last year.

“Compared to the average in the average of murders which I think is 5.6 so it’s obviously it’s a rise. In some ways you can look at the plus 34% and think it is a dramatic rise when it’s actually a rise to three, but three is too many of course,” he said.

Additionally, as it relates to

crime against tourists/visitors, eight (8) crimes were committed.

He said, “There has been in recent times some crimes involving tourists and just to put that in context for the same period last year April-October there was six (6) crimes against visitors/ tourists to the Islands and this year there is eight (8) so there is s slight rise of two.

Compared to the number of crimes that were committed in the TCI that tourists still have a statistically very low chance of being the victims of crime and I think that is important to acknowledge.

In additions, there have been 568 stop searches in vehicles or persons during the month of October.

“That figure is much higher then what we normally have and it reflects the increased activity and out of that 568 stop checks there have been 17 arrests. You will also see that we’ve had a number of fire arm search...twenty-four and we’ve recovered just for October in total five firearms, ammunition and some drugs seizure as well. That doesn’t seem many but against the back drop certainly since I’ve been working in the TCI, which is a significant increase in what we normally get. I’ll be releasing details probably next month of our total seizure so far because in September there was significantly more as well,” Botting

explained.

Botting further noted that the figures reflects the work that is going on by the officers of the force in executing warrants and carrying out searches and trying to put those held bent on committing crime in the TCI in the back float.

He added: “We’ve had a number of persons charged but most significantly three persons charged with firearm offensive. I won’t go to any more details into our policing activities because it is continuing today and will continue in the months ahead as we deal with the rising crime that is causing concern across the community.”

The Commissioner further expressed that Police Officers in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have been very active in the month of October to put a stop to crime.

The Police Officers in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have been very active in the month of October; they have been working very hard and have been doing additional hours. The government has provided me with extra funding to allow me to do this so I am grateful for their support and it is really important that we get officers on the street,” he said.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENTS This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification and four (4) years post qualification-practicingexperience.

THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS NATIONAL INSURNACE BOARD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A vacancy exists at the Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board for anAccountantat its Head Office in Grand Turk. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Turks and Caicos Islanders to fill the post.

ROLE AND CORE FUNCTIONS OF JOB •Supervision of staff in the Finance & Accounts Department.

•Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements.

•Reconciliation of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts, which includes the various Schedules, with the General Ledger •Compilation and reconciliation of monthly investment report from all investment managers •Review and assist with the compilation of payroll data.

•Ensures the reconciliation of various bank accounts.

•Provision of financial support services to departmental managers across NIB. •Assistance with the preparation of annual budgets.

•Ensures proper accounting and security of cash.

•Ensures the completion of the Fixed Assets Register •Assisting with asset management.

•Assistance with the training and the development of staff in the department.

•Assisting with the development and implementation of financial management systems to protect the resources of the Board.

•Acts as Financial Control in her absence •Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Financial Controller from time to time.

Knowledge and skills must also include the following: •Project management skills •Highly developed communications skills •Business Writing and Financial reporting skills •Computer and Information technology application for financial data management, analysis and reporting •Investigative skills •Human and financial resource management skills and team building skills •Budgeting •Development of internal control systems This position requires the frequent use of analytical reasoning and visual dexterity especially when incumbent is: •Assisting with the development of financial management systems to ensure the security of NIB’s assets.

•Reconciliation of Balance sheet and Income Statement Accounts •Reviewing of Fixed Asset Register and assisting with asset management •Assist with the preparation of the budget.

•Assisting with the training and development of staff in the accounting department.

The salary scale for the position is $40,000 to $55,000 and is subject to negotiation.This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, National Insurance Board, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands to reach no later than Friday, December 6, 2019. All prospective applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Departmentin the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Police investigating Sri Lankan smuggling to TCI

By Todeline Defralien

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has launched an investigation into the 29 Sri Lankans that were recently smuggled into the Turks and Caicos Islands.

During a press conference on Wednesday November 27th, 2019, Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said the investigation is being led by one of the local superintendants.

“In the recent past we have had 29 Sri Lankan national being detained

by Immigration as was found on a sloop.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have launched an investigation to their trafficking/smuggling onto the TCI.

It is a very significant investigation and it is being led by one of my superintendants.

It is really important that we understand the networks that sit behind people smuggling and people trafficking to the TCI.” Additionally, Botting noted that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force will get to the bottom of human trafficking/smuggling taking place in TCI.

“People trafficking and smuggling involves almost certainly victims who are being trafficked or smuggled and so we need to get to the bottom of it and any local involvement that has been in that. I cannot talk about that in any more detail but that

investigation is ongoing and where I can update you, I will of course update you,” he ended.

On Thursday, October 10th, 2019 at 9:20 p.m., following detection by the Coastal Radar System, an illegal vessel containing 154 Illegal migrants was successfully intercepted by the Marine Branch Unit.

The blue and red 40 FT vessel and powered by twin 75 outboard engines carried 106 Haitian males, one 15-year-old Haitian male minor, one 7-year-old Haitian female minor, 17 Haitian females and 29 Sri Lankan males.

The Marine Branch M/V Sea Pursuit with the assistance of M/V Sea Guardian towed the illegal vessel to the

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting South Dock Port where the detainees were handed over to Immigration Officials who escorted them to the Detention Centre for processing and repatriation.

Lawsuit against Sandals thrown out in Florida

A Florida Federal Court has reportedly dismissed a tax fraud claim made against Sandals Resorts International, stating that the case belonged in the country in which the hotel is domiciled.

Sandals Resorts International had filed a motion seeking to have the court dismiss a US$5 million lawsuit, which claimed that thousands of holidaymakers at Beaches Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) and other resorts were overcharged for their vacation.

Sandals denied the claim, stating that the case should be thrown

out by the Miami court in which it was filed on May 21st, 219 as it had no jurisdiction over it, according to media reports.

In May, Sandals Resorts International, the parent company of Beaches, said the Class Action lawsuit recently filed against the company in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida is baseless, both in fact and law, and will be vigorously defended by Sandals.

“The assertion that Sandals has not paid taxes due to the government is categorically false.

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Class action lawsuits are often intended to coerce a company into settlement to avoid high litigation costs and negative publicity. We have never imposed

unlawful and inappropriate charges on our guests and will not cower to false tactics that claim otherwise.

“In this digital age – when anybody can say anything, however untrue– trust and track record remain paramount. Our reputation and relationships with our valued guests are four decades in the making, which is why our guests continue to put their faith in us, year after year.

For these reasons, Sandals intends to fight this lawsuit to the end as nothing less than a clean slate will do,” Sandals said then.

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Clampdown on dark tints and registration plates linked to solving crime, says Police Commissioner

By Todeline Defralien

Clamp down on illegal dark tints and registration plates on all vehicles around these islands are not just to penalize the motorists but a direct link to solving crime, according to Commissioners of Police Trevor Botting.

This was revealed by the Commissioner during a press conference at the Ethel Ingham Centre on Wednesday November 27th.

He said, “We’ve done a lot of work around the illegal window tints and registration plate compliance and if you remember, Deputy Adams and the Acting Governor Anya Williams released a video probably four to six weeks ago and I just want to really emphasize the message they gave then. Those issues around tints and registration plates are

not just to penalize the motorists of the TCI; they have a direct link to how criminals are using their cars across the Islands.”

Botting stated that lack of registration plate and excessive tints on vehicles has caused issues where officers and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cannot identify who are driving vehicles around these Islands.

“If we have excessive tints on vehicles, my officers can’t see who are in those vehicles and most importantly our CCTV’s can’t see who are in those vehicles. It is really important that as we tackle crime that we understand who’s in the cars because criminals will use cars to get around this Island as you know. Across the registration plate compliance is really important as well. If law abiding people make sure they have

their registration plates done then we can then focus our attention to those that don’t which will predominantly fall towards those who don’t comply with the law and who may be involved in criminality,” he explained.

Botting further stressed these new enforcements are not to penalize those who use their vehicles day to day but are indeed main crime fighting tools.

“Please don’t think that it is just to penalize those that just use their cars around their day to day business in TCI. It’s really important and it fits together through a lot of crime fighting initiative,” he said.

The public is reminded that under Section 47 of the Road Traffic Ordinance, it is an Offence to drive a vehicle with excessive Window Tinting.

Doing so comes with a maximum

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting penalty of $US250.00 each window. The prescribed limit is 30 percent, with 6 inches top-down of the front windshield.

Lawyer in corruption trial recovering from illness

Queen’s Counsel Earl Witter, the lawyer who took ill in court on Monday during the corruption trial and had to be rushed to hospital, is recovering.

The case has been adjourned until December 9th, 2019.

When the case resumed on Tuesday, November 26th, Witter’s junior attorney Keod Smith, did not disclose the nature of the Queen’s Counsel’s illness, but he asked Mr. Justice Paul Harrison for an adjournment because of the lawyer’s medical situation.

Jerome Lynch, QC, told the court he spoke with Witter who said he

They stated: “Being realistic, the had been experiencing difficulty while standing for long periods in court and chances of there being no further delays would therefore like to be allowed to in the trial is totally fanciful. That would be so even if one tried to ignore the sit while examining his client, former premier Floyd Hall. fact that at least some of the instructed

In granting the adjournment, counsel are not exactly at the start of Judge Harrison said he was hopeful that their careers. There are 21 counsel and 9 Witter would be able to continue the trial accused. The statistical chances of none of them being ill in the next two years is in a “modified manner”.

Earlier this month, in an extremely remote. In truth we have been argument in support of renewed abuse of pretty fortunate so far. In addition to the process argument that the case should be medical issues that the court is aware of, discontinued, defence attorneys Richard there have been at least five other medical Bendall and Kishanta Hall raised the issue “near misses” that the court has not been of medical conditions affecting the case. troubled with, because thankfully they

VACANCY – BUSINESS SYSTEM ANALYST Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Business System Analyst, FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Description • Works with business units to align technology solutions with business strategies.

Supports business processes, requiring design or integration of technical solutions that may cross multiple functions of the business. Assist the technical team and strengthen their understanding of the solution to be developed.

• Facilitate end-user technical training and monitoring of system utilization. Ensure ERP documentations are developed, circulated, communicated and updated. Manage project as assigned by the ETS Manager.

Main Duties • Establishes and maintains liaison relationship with business partners and Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS) unit in order to provide effective technical solutions.

• Seeks opportunities to improve and deepen relationship between ETS and business units.

• Conducts data gathering and analysis to understand business strategy requirements.

• Contributes to the business short and long-term planning sessions and provides direction to ensure understanding of business goals and direction.

• Conduct facilitated workshops to elicit requirements both functional and technical requirements.

• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis.

• Provides input in project development from a business and IT perspective.

• Assesses business user needs, utilizing a structured requirements process (gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing changes) to assist in identifying business priorities and advises on options.

• Develops, writes, and communicates business requirements and functional specifications for the implementation of business solutions.

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• Effectively communicates and works with system developer to convey and achieve business units requirements • Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology.

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• Responsible for business case development and presentation.

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• Monitors testing process to ensure that business results are adequately tested with minimal risk.

• Ensures test strategies involve appropriate integration and process components.

• Investigates problems and develops recommendations for resolution.

• Identifies need for technical assistance to help in problem resolution.

• Keeps stakeholder informed of problems, issues, and resolutions.

have not, in the event, affected the timetable.”

Bendall and Hall added: “The only way to try to reduce the risk of this trial meandering on forever is to take a radical scythe to the indictment to try to reduce the number of issues; the number of projects to be considered and/or the number of the accused. The judgment delivered (by Judge Harrison on January 24th, 2019) concluded with the wise words of C.S. Lewis that, ‘One cannot go back and change the beginning, but one can change the end’.”

• Analyzes performance metrics to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

• Manages end-user expectations.

• Ensures technical solutions meet end-user or stakeholder needs.

• Meet regularly with business units and technical support to gather work statuses.

• Discusses work progress and obstacles.

• Provides advice, guidance, encouragement and constructive feedback.

• Provide high level Business Intelligence Analytics and Corporate Support to the Senior Executive Team.

• Ensures work, information, ideas, and technology flow freely across teams.

• Generates appropriate communication, process and educational plans for mitigating the disruption of change from technology implementation.

• Identifies and removes obstacles to change.

• Coaches and transfers knowledge to all team members Academic/Technical/Management Experience &Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related field.

• Requires 5-7 or more years of relevant technical and business work experience.

• Experience in managing projects. Project management certification is a plus.

• Experience in gathering business requirements and business process documentations and designing.

• Requires leadership skills, experience/in-depth knowledge of business operations and systems requirements processes.

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• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) • Proficient in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, and Power point • Good command of English language (Spoken and written) • Understanding of networks, operating systems and technology system interfaces • Knowledge of or familiar with high-level programming or scripting languages (X++, C#, Java, Python, SQL etc.)

• Experience with or understanding of an ERP solution (SAP, Dynamics AX etc.)

• Knowledge of UI Prototyping or Mockup tools (MS Visio, Adobe etc.)

• Ability to adapt to changing business processes, technologies, and environments.

Abilities & Skills: • Organization and presentation skills • Data analysis and planning skills • Excellent time management and self-motivation skill • Good communication and organizational skills • Work effectively with diverse attitudes and groups • Visualization and prototyping skills • Team-oriented • Goal-oriented • Facilitation and coordination skills Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is Tuesday December 3 2019: Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com

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DPP publishes new policy for prosecutors

Prosecutors should not start or continue a prosecution where their view is that it is highly likely that a court will rule that a prosecution is an abuse of its process and stay the proceedings.

This was stated in the new Prosecution Policy for all prosecutors, which was published by Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Eugene Otuonye, Q.C.

The document stated: “Prosecutors must review every case they receive from the police or other investigators. Review is a continuing process and prosecutors must take account of any change in circumstances that occurs as the case develops. This includes what becomes known of the defence case, any further reasonable lines of inquiry that should be pursued, and receipt of any unused material that may undermine the prosecution case or assist the defence case, to the extent that charges should be altered or discontinued or the prosecution should not proceed. Wherever possible, prosecutors should consult the investigator when considering changing the charges or stopping the case. Prosecutors and investigators should work closely together, but the final responsibility for the decision whether or not a case should go ahead rests with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.”

It was noted that in more serious or complex cases prosecutors may be asked by the police to decide whether a person should be charged with a criminal offence and, if so, what that offence should be. They make their decisions in accordance with this Policy, and any relevant guidance or policy issued by the DPP.

According to the policy, the police and other investigators are responsible for conducting inquiries into any alleged crime and for deciding how to deploy their resources.

“This includes decisions to start or continue an investigation and on the scope of the investigation. In this role, and in discharging their general law enforcement

mandate, they are independent of Prosecutors. Prosecutors may advise the police about possible reasonable lines of inquiry, evidential requirements, legal procedures, management of unused material and the overall investigation strategy. This can include advice to refine or narrow the scope of the criminal conduct and the number of suspects under investigation.

Such advice assists the police and other investigators to complete the investigation within a reasonable period of time and to build the most effective prosecution case.

Mutual co-operation is essential to the justice system, but each agency maintains its own independence.”

The DPP said prosecutors cannot direct the police or other investigators.

However, prosecutors must have regard to the impact of any failure to pursue an advised reasonable line of inquiry or to comply with a request for information, when deciding whether the application of the Full Policy Test should be deferred or whether the test can be met at all.

“Prosecutors should identify and, where possible, seek to rectify evidential weaknesses but, subject to the Threshold Test, they should quickly stop cases which do not meet the evidential stage of the Full Policy Test and which cannot be strengthened by further investigation, or where the public interest clearly does not require a prosecution.

Although prosecutors primarily consider the evidence and information supplied by the police and other investigators, the suspect or those acting on their behalf may also submit evidence or information to the prosecutor, before or after charge, to help inform the prosecutor’s decision. In appropriate cases, the prosecutor may invite the suspect or their representative to do so,” the document added.

The Policy is published pursuant to section 100(6) of the TCI Constitution and comes into force on December 1, 2019.

Otuonye said it is “an over-arching and important document” that sets out the

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Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Eugene Otuonye, Q.C. principles that will guide and be applied by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Office of the DPP (ODPP) in their approach to prosecutions.

It also stipulates the standards expected of all Prosecutors employed in the ODPP or instructed by the DPP. The ODPP is a prosecutorial agency and a constitutional institution protecting good governance in the Turks and Caicos Islands, he said.

“By this policy, the TCI public we serve, will also hold us accountable in the discharge of these dual constitutional mandates,” the DPP stated.

A special feature of this Policy is the fact that it has greatly benefited from consultations among the TCI criminal justice stakeholders, including the Judicial Administration, the Bar Association, the Police, and the Attorney General’s Chambers, among others.

Commenting on the Policy, the DPP, Mr. Otuonye, Q.C. said: “The formulation and publication of this Policy is an important constitutional function of the DPP that ensures transparency and integrity in the prosecutorial decisions of the ODPP. The policy also promotes professional and ethical high standards for the prosecutors as they endeavour to discharge their challenging role as key stakeholders in the TCI Criminal Justice System. I applaud the Prosecutors and other staff of the ODPP for taking ownership of this Policy and for committing to abide by its letter and spirit”.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulator of financial services business in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill several vacancies.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 2 DECEMBER 2019 BANK AND TRUST ANALYST II Department: Bank and Trust Department Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $45,207 - $55,231

CREDIT UNION ANALYST III Department: Bank and Trust Department Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $55,272.00 - $68,091.00

JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Bank and Trust Department.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking assessments of the financial soundness and compliance of assigned banks and trust companies licensed by Commission. The analyst will also be required to conduct analysis of assigned sectors and prepare and present reports on finds.

JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Bank and Trust Department.

The post holder will advise on the licensing and regulation of credit unions in the TCI, assess the operations of assigned credit unions and evaluate the performance of the credit union sector. The post holder will also be required to supervise staff.

Details on the above vacancies can be found on the Commission’s website at https://tcifsc.tc/vacancies/ or by contacting the Commission at telephone numbers 649-946-2550 or 649-946-2791 ext. 4002 or 4021.

Applications should be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc no later than 2 December 2019. A copy of the application should be submitted to the Employment Services Department by emailing to CHbacchus@gov.tc and MCadams@gov.tc. Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered in this recruitment phase but may be placed on file for future reference. While we appreciate your response, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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TCI remains safe compared to other regions, says Commissioner of Police

By Todeline Defralien

With a spike in crime in 2019, the Turks and Caicos Islands still remains a sake destination, according to Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting.

Botting at a press conference on Wednesday November 27th stated that the TCI remains amazingly safe when you compare it across the region.

He said, “Living here you can be frightened by the level of crime, but it is about 85% of gross domestic product for TCI tourism. If you have an unsafe country or perceive to have an unsafe country, then tourist may well take their business elsewhere. I think that there are two things for me; firstly TCI still remains amazingly safe when you compare it across the region, but we must also not be complacent about that, and secondly tourists involved in significantly very few crimes here.”

The commissioner emphasized that the community must help the police in combating crime to build a safer TCI. “The extra resources we have been given this year will hit the streets next year but as well as policing, we will also need better community involvement without a shadow of doubt. I use this expression a lot but for anyone who is listening you cannot police your way and force your way out of a situation in serious crime.

Serious crime has stayed fairly consistent for the last five years and it tells me two things, firstly the whole stretch around serious crime isn’t working because it is not reducing and I think it tells me that police are doing a reasonable job in suppressing it.”

In addition, Botting noted that combating crime is going to be a whole government and whole community effort.

“The Premier, Governor and I

11 District Constables sworn in

Eleven District Constables in the name of Gladstone Malcolm, Zaniz Ariza, Keisha Harris, Diane Phanor, Jeffery Castillo, Zaoris Martinez, Miguenson Auguste, Alicia Smith, Luis Bido, Chinedu Otuonye and Carnique Skippings wrapped up a two -week Employee Orientation Training on Grand Turk.

The Training that started November 4th and ended today, November 15th, 2019 highlighted Laws and Police duties, Community Policing, Physical Exercise and Drills, and other specialist training that included, Body Cam, Breathalyzer, Use of Force, and Defensive

Techniques.

The 11 Officers were sworn in by Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting who said, “I would like to use this opportunity to welcome this new batch of District Constables to the team. Working for a community-oriented Police Force such as the RTCIPF requires special people who are both a guardian and warrior to the community we serve.

I wish them all a success”.

These District Constables replaced the Officers who are currently in Barbados completing a six-month Police Training Certification Program.

High School Students learn about Medical Device Reprocessing

(L-R) Jackurlyn Sutton - MOH Chief Nursing Officer along with HJRHS students, Aler Javier – Senior Biology Teacher and Erica Williams – IHC Medical Device Reprocessing Technician.

Members of the public are often International Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Week is unaware of MDR activities that occur observed during the second full week behind closed doors. The department is of October. Students from the Helena located in an isolated area of hospital Jones Robinson High School on Grand with powerful specialized equipment Turk received a demonstration on the and rigorous infection prevention and activities involved in Medical Device safety procedures. This year’s theme is Reprocessing to raise awareness of the “Critical to Quality Care.” career field.

Other initiatives held during

The department held an the week included a special continuing educational booth inside the foyer of medical education (CME) session Cockburn Town Medical Centre during for health care providers. Medical the special week for the students and Device Reprocessing is critical to the general observers. The department is delivery of health care as surgeries responsible for the decontamination, and other medical procedures cannot packaging and sterilization of reusable be performed without safe and sterile instrument sets. medical instruments.

are much joined up around this and we talk regularly and I think that there is going to be a lot happening in the next year and this is the important budget for this government and the way it looks at managing crime. The minute criminals feel that they could walk around and people know who they are that they don’t fear the people who are going to tell others about them then as a society we are not doing our civic responsibility without a shadow of doubt. The communities have to reflect on what’s going,” he explained.

He continued: “I am accountable and will be accountable for what we do in policing, but I also think that communities have accountability of themselves to start outing people that I know are involved in crime. Unless the country pulls together and have a whole effort and I know that the faith leaders on the Island have had marches

and things and that’s right and proper but there’s going to be responsibly from every segment of society to make sure that we are making serious crime completely unacceptable.”

The Commissioner stressed that the only people that should be in fear here is those criminals who are committing crime.

“I want those criminals to be in fear being seen by anyone and note by the police. I want those criminals to have the notion of if they’re looking suspicious someone is going to find the place and that’s where is should be.

Criminals will act suspiciously wherever they are, when they are looking to commit crime or scoping out places to commit crime. We need the eyes and ears of the public to tell us and if you tell us we will do our outmost to respond in a time profession and get there,” said Botting.

Crime spree last weekend

A pharmacy was robbed, a man kidnapped and placed in a car trunk, and tourists robbed and attacked in a villa, during a crime spree on Providenciales over the past week.

Police public relations officer Takara Bain said Grace Bay Pharmacy was robbed by three masked men around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26th, 2019.

She said the three masked men, one armed, entered the pharmacy and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the cashier. No shots or injuries were reported in this incident.

In the incident involving the tourists, Bain said police were dispatched to the Lower Bight, Providenciales, after a call to the Police Control Room that a robbery had taken place.

Two armed masked men entered a villa and robbed the occupants of jewelry and cellular phones. The male occupant was punched in the face. No other serious injuries or shots were fired in this incident.

According to Bain, at 3:05 a.m., on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 three armed men entered an apartment in Blue Hills, and demanded money.

The masked men kicked in the front door of the apartment and left with three cellular phones, jewelry, a handbag containing document and a sum of cash.

This Robbery is still at active investigation. There were no reports of injuries or shots fired.

In a second incident that same date, Police responded to a robbery and kidnapping report at 3:20 a.m., at a home along the Millennium Highway.

According to reports, a 53-yearold man was robbed outside of his home and taken by armed men in his Nissan car. The man was located at 7:30 a.m., near a church in Blue Hills inside of the trunk of the Nissan car and was unharmed.

Personal items were taken in this incident. There were no injuries or shots fired.

In a third incident at 3:41 a.m., officers responded to Bay Road, Blue Hills, where two masked and armed men gained entry to a house after the breaking the glass door,

leaving with two cellular phones and cash. No injuries or shots were fired in this incident.

In a fourth incident, reports to the Police Control room were that at 4:15 a.m., two armed men entered a home on Dead Man Close, Blue Hills and demanded money.

The masked men entered the home by kicking in the bedroom door.

Taken were a cellular phone and a sum of cash. There were no shots fired or injuries reported in this Aggravated Burglary.

On Sunday, November 24th, 2019 Police responded to a Plaza along the Leeward Highway after reports of a Robbery at a Restaurant.

According to reports, two men, one armed with a gun, entered the business establishment sometime after 7:00 p.m., making good of their escape with two wallets that contained cash and identification cards and a cellular phone. Shots were fired, but no injuries were reported in this Robbery.

Bain also reported that two men are currently in police custody following a stop and search of a Burgundy Nissan car in Grace Bay, Providenciales.

According to the Police Control Room, on Monday, November 25th, 2019, three units, two on Special Patrol conducted a search of the said vehicle and discovered an illegal firearm, four rounds of ammunition, latex gloves and a mask.

The two men, a 19-year-old of Five Cays and a 17-year-old of Wheeland, both Turks and Caicos Islanders were arrested on Suspicion of Keeping Firearm and Suspicion of Keeping Ammunition.

On Wednesday, November 27th, 2019, two men, a 19-year-old of Five Cays and a 17-year-old of Wheeland, both Turks and Caicos Islanders were charged for the Offences of Carrying a Firearm and Carrying Ammunition.

The men who were driving a Burgundy Nissan car in Grace Bay, Providenciales were stopped by Patrol Units on Monday, November 25th, 2019.

The Officers, after conducting a search of the said vehicle discovered an illegal firearm, four rounds of ammunition, latex gloves and a mask.

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Local author Rachel Gregory debuts book at Barnes & Noble

Local author Rachel Gregory is expanding her reach by partnering with mega bookseller Barnes & Noble in the United States.

The author recently held a book signing event at one of the bookstore locations in Baltimore, Maryland, where she had an opportunity to interact with adults and kids while sharing and signing her illustrated children’s book titled The Great.

Gregory, who released her first book this past summer, has been on a North America Tour promoting and inspiring so many people while teaching youngsters about grief, hope and the courage that comes after experiencing a loss or any form of difficulty within that age frame.

“I have been so blessed this year to able to share The Great with not only local readers but also

international ones as well,” Gregory excitingly said. “Usually, a Barnes & Noble ‘Meet the Author’ book signing isn’t easy to come by, so when I got the email highlighting that my book was chosen for a Meet the Author signing, I immediately jump on the opportunity.”

The event took place at the Bowie Town Barns & Noble location, where several persons showed up for the event. Gregory added: “It was so thrilling meeting and speaking to all these amazing individuals, which too included children. I am so grateful, grateful that I can showcase my work internationally.”

In addition to promoting within the North American region, Gregory also had the opportunity to showcase her book at Chapters/ Indigo Book Store in Toronto, Canada earlier this year.

“It is never an easy story

to tell, but to see the good that is coming from such a tragic event with everyone I meet at these book signings makes it more impactful and gives me purpose,” she continued. “Grieving and mental health within both adults and children are certainly important topics that need to be spoken more of within our community.”

Today, Gregory continues her writing journey and has just recently completed an adult selfhelp book titled, Cry or Boss Up, which is intended to give adults hope amid their adversities. The book is scheduled to be released in 2020. In addition to her second children’s book Gracie’s Walletaimed at teaching children about savings.

“The Great” is available Amzon.com, BarnsandNobel.com, Unicorn Bookstore, and Happy Na. Rachel Gregory

Amilo Williams-Forbes appointed as Financial Manager

The Turks and Caicos Government is pleased to congratulate Mrs. Amilo Williams-Forbes on her recent appointment as a Financial Manager within the within the Accountant General’s Department.

Mrs. Amilo Williams-Forbes joined the Turks and Caicos Islands Government in 1998 as an Assistant Customs Officer within the Customs Department. Upon completion of her studies in 2004 she returned as Compliance Officer within the Compliance Unit, Customs Department and was promoted to Director of Compliance in 2010 with the responsibility of ensuring that adequate and appropriate control systems were operated within the department.

Mrs. Williams-Forbes managed the compliance, internal audit and postclearance unit. Her duties included planning audit programmes for all Operational Units and ensure the delivery of key objectives/

targets/ outputs. Mrs. Forbes was seconded to the Accountant General Department as a Senior Finance Officer in 2017 and later transferred in 2018.

Mrs. Forbes holds an Associate Degree in Business Studies from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College where she was Valedictorian and received the Board of Governor’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Award for Outstanding Performance in Business Studies, Associate Degree Programme and the Award for Project Component of Business Studies. She attained her Bachelors of Accounting Degree with a minor in Human Resource Management from Florida International University in Miami, Florida where she was a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

Commenting on her appointment, Mrs. Forbes stated; “Sometimes you just

CHIEF ENGINEER Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the applicant must possess the following: •Engineering Degree (B.A) from four-year College or university.

•5-10 years previous Engineering/Facilities Management Experience •Must be able to read and interpret documents to include: blueprints/ schematics, procedural manuals, budgets/financial statements.

•Ability to troubleshoot/repair and/or maintain: physical building including all FF&E, AC and refrigeration equipment, electrical systems, mechanical equipment (motors, starters, pumps, fans, etc.), plumbing and drains, fire alarm and life safety equipment.

•Demonstrated analytical ability and financial acumen and reporting writing skills.

•Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance programs, procedures and safety principles and practices Salary commencing at $50,000. 00 per annum. Belongers only need apply.

ALL-INCLUSIVE INVENTORY & COST CONTROL MANAGER Job Responsibilities •Direct and coordinate the activities of the cost control department •Organize the cost controlling system •Organize the store and receiving system •Manage F&B cost function •Track record of all cost issues •Maintain standard of all responsible areas •Coordinate with all departments for inventory •Develop cost report for Chief Accountant •Support cost information for all concern departments upon request Job Requirements •Five years’ experience in food and beverage accounting.

•Excellent processing experience with hotel software, Opera, Adaco and Dataplus Accounting System.

•Excellent knowledge in computer with experience with Microsoft software excels.

The salary for this position is $35,000 per annum based on experience.

Belongers only need apply.

RECEPTIONIST As the receptionist, you will be the first face and voice to greet clients and assist them

have to take that leap of faith and allow yourself to be guided by God’s will. I am ecstatic and humble for the opportunity to serve as Finance Manager. I will continue to work diligently to serve the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and the community on a whole. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their support, guidance and positively influencing my life and helping me become a better and wellrounded employee.”

Acting Governor, Her Excellency Anya Williams stated; “I would like to congratulate Mrs. Williams-Forbes on her most recent promotion within the Accountant Generals Department. It is clear by her continued success during her tenure in the civil service, that she is a proven commodity and I am certain she will continue to prove herself moving forward. It remains a goal to strengthen the Turks and Caicos Civil Service resources

Mrs. Amilo Williams-Forbes by promoting and attracting the best and brightest. Through ongoing measures, we continue to see the TCIG civil service become even more of an attractive employment possibility.”

with their needs. The position requires excellent phone etiquette, Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge and the ability to multi-task. This is a fast-paced and exciting environment. We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated and can think on their feet. Speak with others using clear and professional language, prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Salary commencing at $7.50 per hour. Belongers only need apply.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVERS RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for welcoming and greeting guests with a worm friendly smile, inform guest of specials and menu changes, makes suggestions and answer questions regarding food, beverages, and service; processes’ guests orders and ensures all items are prepared properly and in a timely manner, communicates with kitchen staff to ensure guest satisfaction with the food and service; prepares guest checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales tax and accepts payment.

Salary commencing at $7.00 - $9.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply COMMIE LINE COOK RESPONSIBILITIES To prepare hot foods on range and or grill and ensure consistent quality following recipe cards and production standards; must be knowledgeable of food preparation and preparation methods, understand sanitary food handling techniques and knowledge of the safe operation of kitchen equipment. Salary Scale: $8.00 - $10.00 per hour.

Belongers only need apply KITCHEN HELPERS To maintain the kitchen and restaurant work area, equipment and utensils: Duties also include washing of dishes, pots, pans and trays by hand; sweeping and moping of floors and banquet set up and break down. Salary Scale: $6.50 - $7.00 per hour.

Belongers only need apply.

Interested persons may contact out Corporate HR department office or by submitting your resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl.com Please also submit a copy of your completed application to our labour department.

Closing date Dec. 7th, 2019

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PwC helps Turks and Caicos AIDS Awareness Foundation raise $60,000 for the Edward Gartland Youth Centre at annual ‘Surf & Turf”

Almost 130 people turned out to support the annual “Surf & Turf” horse racing fundraiser, sponsored by PwC, on 8 November. The event is organised to raise monies for the Turks and Caicos AIDS Awareness Foundation (TCAAF).

Nick Haywood, Territory Leader, PwC TCI said: “The continued success of this event shows the depth of caring we have amongst our community. Their support, along with the hard work of the volunteers, resulted in $60,000 being raised for the TCAAF, to support the Edward Gartland Youth Centre. Once again, our community came together in support of those in greater need and we at PwC are delighted to have been involved. Our continued participation gives us an opportunity to live our core values, which include working together, caring, reimagining the possible, acting with integrity and making a difference.”

The event followed the successful format of previous years, with guests enjoying an excellent family-style dinner, while betting on pre-taped horse races that were announced live by Mr. Larry

(L-R) Katja Rauber, Aneesa Khan, Colleen Parker Collmus, voice of the Triple Crown and New York Racing Association.

The evening was closed out with the running of the “Turks and Caicos Derby”, sponsored by PwC, featuring a Calcutta-style auction of horses. An exciting auction of the twelve runners

resulted in a pot of $35,550, to be shared between the TCAAF and the top three placed horses.

The champion’s trophy was awarded to Pierre Magnier of Carlyle Supplies and Roberto Stipa of Desarollos, with their horse, ‘Baby Melissa’, who

tipped the tape ahead of “I’m in shock!” and “Eddy the Man”, owned by Graham Thompson & Co. and Tim Gartland respectively. All three winners graciously donated their winnings back to the TCAAF, significantly contributing to the final tally.

Galmo Williams, Founder of the TCAAF said: “Another wonderful event, everybody had a great time, and the donation to the TCAAF is incredible.

Nick and Dax, with their team from PwC, and Tony and Abby with their team at OPUS, made sure it was a memorable evening. Thanks to everyone involved.”

The TCAAF is committed to making the Turks and Caicos Islands a place where people living with HIV/AIDS have lives free from discrimination and prejudice.

They are committed to continuing their work with the National HIV Prevention Unit and empowering everyone living with HIV in the TCI, promoting awareness and maximising health and wellbeing by working to ensure the best possible HIV treatment and support services.

TCIG conducts one Day Workshop on combating the financing of terrorism

As a continued endeavor to equip relevant personnel in the TCI with the knowledge needed in Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), a oneday workshop was conducted in Grand Turk on Wednesday November 6th 2019 at the Financial Services Commissions’ office to teach on key areas regarding CFT.

This workshop was the collaborative efforts of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, the Police Financial Crimes Unit, the Customs Department and the Financial Intelligence Agency.

This session was facilitated by

Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs. Angela Brooks, Police Detective Inspector Paulin Nemours, Senior Customs Intelligence & Investigations Officer Gregston Been and Supervisory Intelligence Officer Haiden Spring of the FIA. Participants from various sectors of the Government service, including the Attorney Generals Chambers, the Financial Services Commission and the Customs Department were taught on the “Basic Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Investigation Techniques”.

The workshop focused of the Powers of law enforcement in the prevention of Terrorist financing, Partnership in

the fight against terrorist financing and Methods of detection to prevent terrorist financing.

The TCI is continually enhancing our measures to aid in the fight against Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism and we recognize the importance of sharing this

knowledge with all relevant authorities to accomplish our goals, and to fulfill the obligations of Financial Action Task Force (FATF). We look forward to the cooperation and compliance of the public to ensure that our country’s laws are upheld.

GRAND TURK DIVING COMPANY is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position.

The successful applicants must:

SALES CLERK/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR • • • •

Milano Diamond Gallery is interested in hiring persons to fill the position of Sales person Salesperson The successful candidates will be responsible for providing customer service and selling high end jewelry Candidates for Sales Person requirements: •At least 4 passes at CXC including Maths and English •Good Communication skills •Friendly and able to work in a team •Sales experience would be an asset All candidates must be willing to work with an irregular cruise ship schedule. Candidates must be friendly and able to work with a team and also speak excellent English, while proficiency in other languages will be considered a plus Applications can be submitted to Milano Diamond Gallery, Grand Turk Cruise Center 946-2276 Please also submit a copy of your application to TCI work permit board

Minimum 5 years cruise industry/tourism experience Certified Scuba Diver, minimum level of Rescue Diver First aid trained in CPR Able to developed and promote tours to cruise ship passengers and land based guests • Excellent written and verbal skills • Must be self-motivation and able to work unsupervised and think outside the box • Detailed orientated • A strong team player • Energetic • A flexible work schedule • STCW/95 Boat Captains license preferred but not essential • Salary paid at a rate of1,800.00- $2,000.00 per month

NOTE: • The position indicated above is currently held by a work permit holder.

• All TCIslanders applicants must include a copy of their Turks & Caicos Islands Status ID card, TCI passport and/or valid TCI PRC endorsed with the right to work • Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders • Written applications only and accompanying CVs/resumes valid passport , police record and references must be addressed and delivered to the Manager at the following address: • Interested TCIslanders are may lodge a copy of their application to the Commissioner & Labor GRAND TURK DIVING COMPANY, LTD. Duke & James Street, Grand Turk Phone: 946-1559 Email: info@gtdiving..com

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Beach Enclave debuts The Club at Beach Enclave Long Bay

By Todeline Defralien

One of the Turks & Caicos’ luxury villa ownership and rental companies, Beach Enclave, recently debut and broke ground to their second phase, The Club at Beach Enclave Long Bay.

Beach Enclave epitomizes a new concept combining luxury home ownership and private villa rentals with a resort style experience on the island of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 26th and was attended by Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood, Hon. Vaden Williams, Minister for Immigration, PDM chairman Douglas Parnell, Vasco Borges CEO of Beach Enclave, Joe Zahm President of Sotheby’s and other specially invited guests.

Following the successful launch of the North Shore collection, Beach Enclave announced the unveiling of the new Long Bay Villas, an enclave of five custom-designed luxury properties. Perched on a three-mile stretch of white sand on one of the most exclusive beaches in Turks & Caicos, The Long Bay villas are located at the protected East end of the bay.

Commenting on this momentous occasion, Vasco Borges CEO of Beach Enclave said this new project will be what they believe to be the first true boutique luxury resort on Turks and Caicos.

“In 2010 we had about 260,000 tourists coming to these Islands, last year we had 460,000 and that’s 70% increase. Where are all these people staying? They are staying in villas. That’s the growth of this country is being private villas. We like to think at Beach Enclave that we played a small role in that, in particular by being a true private villa resort.”

He added: “Today we’re going to ground break phase two which is a concept that we came up with which are what we call beach houses. Those are three-four bedrooms

Vasco Borges CEO of Beach Enclave, Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood, Joe Zahm President of Sotheby’s and Mark Hyppolite- Resort Manager of Beach Enclave efficiently designed beachfront houses that allow you to have a home here for under $3million which I think is pretty impressive on this beautiful beach at that price point. We launched the sale last year and it was a huge success and today we are launching The Club at Beach Enclave Long Bay. What that mean is that we were going to do what we believe is the first true boutique luxury resort on Turks and Caicos.”

According to Borges, once completed the property is going to have 24 hotel keys and fourteen villas, amazing set of amenities, roof top, spa and lounge, beach restaurant and amazing watersports program.

President of Sotheby’s, Joe Zahm, said it was a privileged and blessing to be involved with Vasco Borges and his team and others to really help pioneer this concept.

“I think that people don’t notice it that much because it is in different spots but when you really add up the number of villas

and number of rooms, the revenue that it brings and imaging and positioning that it brings to the country this is an A+ level of realestate investor and an A+ level of tourist visitor.

We have buyers from New York, South Africa, all over the United States and the celebrity market that comes to this brand as well and there are numerous tourists that have stayed in Beach Enclave with very high profiles. It’s really wonderful brand and product and I think that it’s the perfect marriage with the Turks and Caicos and the profile Turks and Caicos presently have and what is developing for Turks and Caicos in the next decade and beyond,” he said.

Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood stated government fully supports this new development.

“Over the past number of years we haven’t had a lot of major big hotel development, but what we have had was a consistent increase of villas market and that

has continued the construction industry and continue to drive the economy of Turks and Caicos Islands moving forward. Beach Enclave has shown themselves to be a partner that we should get our forces behind and I am happy to say that this project is one that we’re happy to see this day finally reach when we’re moving over to the next phase,” Astwood said.

The Deputy Premier encouraged all of those who are in the industry and looking for development to come to the table because the government is seriously open for business.

“We are continuously looking at ways on how we can streamline processes to make doing business in Turks and Caicos Islands a lot easier than it has been in the past and that policies are clearer and the processes operate a lot more smoothly. It is also important that from one government to the next over time, you would see that we’ve consistently been able to keep with our mandate in terms of keeping Turks and Caicos as a luxury high-end exclusive destination and Beach Enclave obviously fit that profile,” he added.

Beach Enclave villas are situated on three bays, beaches and shorelines on the island. Beach Enclave North Shore, which offers nine villas, and was the first of Beach Enclave’s three developments on the coveted Providenciales Island, officially debuted in November 2016. Its second development, Beach Enclave Long Bay, will open three of the property’s five villas for rentals, whilst Beach Enclave’s third development, Beach Enclave Grace Bay, which offers 10 villas, broke ground in February 2018 and will open for rentals in 2019.

Beach Enclave Long Bay offers two custom contemporary home designs, offering over 7,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, with five- to seven-bedroom homes.

With a design by local SWA Architects and New York-based Domino Creative Interior Designers, guests can enjoy the scenic views and natural surroundings in luxury.

Ocean Vibes Scuba & Watersports Ltd based in Provo and Grand Turk Location: PO Box 584, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking the following positions: WHALE WATCH GUIDE (GRAND TURK) Must have a degree in marine biology/biological sciences OR actual knowledge and expertise working with Atlantic humpback whales, data collection, working with adults and children, able to develop and execute a comprehensive whale watch program to include educational interaction for primary and secondary schools. Salary is $1600 per month. This is a 3 month position only.

PARASAIL BOAT CAPTAIN (PROVIDENCIALES) Must be able to operate a high volume parasail boat. Inspect and ensure all parasail equipment, vessel, and crew are safe for daily operations. Salary $400- 450 per week.

PARASAIL BOAT MATE (PROVIDENCIALES) Must be trained in and have experience working on parasailing boats, operating parasailing chutes, briefing guests on safety procedures, assisting captain with launch and landing, rescuing passengers in emergency situation. Salary $300 per week LABOURER (PROVIDENCIALES) Cleaning boats at the end of day, helping with maintenance, sanding, painting, office and yard cleaning.

Salary $7 per hour All applicants must have proof of experience, clean police record and references; captains must have licenses. Working hours are between 4-7 days a week including weekends and public holidays. To apply please send resume, copies of certifications, proof of experience and references to gtshoreexcursions@ gmail.com.

These are all new positions Interested applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit copies of their applications to the Labour Board.

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Issue 3 - November 2019

The Importance of Exploring Solar Plus Battery Storage for the TCI

This solar plus battery installation at a residential property in Providenciales is part of a pilot project that FortisTCI is undertaking to determine the suitability of the technology for the company’s renewable energy programs.

ENERGY storage pilot projects are among the recommendations listed for further exploration in the Resilient National Energy Transformation Strategy (R-NETS) that has been developed for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), to guide the islands’ transition to renewable energy.

The R-NETs was jointly formulated by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, FortisTCI and the Rocky Mountain Institute (including public consultation), in late 2018 and early 2019. The R-NETS will serve as a blueprint for TCI’s energy future, which seeks to achieve an optimal mix of generation with 33% renewable energy added to the grid by 2040. In October, FortisTCI, TCIG and the Clinton Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding to begin implementing initiatives under the R-NETS, and reiterated a commitment to accelerate the development and integration of more clean energy sources throughout the TCI.

requirements. This data can be used to accurately reflect the economics of energy storage in the TCI.

Battery storage technology, installed at FortisTCI’s Providenciales plant, is part of a pilot project that was launched in August 2019. The project will gather data to guide the company’s renewable energy programs relating to energy storage.

FortisTCI is of course pleased to have embarked on its first integrated solar plus battery storage pilot project in August this year, in line with some of the recommendations in the R-NETS. With renewable energy integration gaining momentum in regional and international utilities, energy storage has become an important technology, and it is therefore critical to understand its likely impact on the energy grid.

this technology across the Caribbean. Solar and battery technology (lithium-ion) have been installed at three locations on Providenciales. Two of these are commercial operations, and are located at FortisTCI’s Providenciales plant and are both roof mounted. PV system sizes are 10.4 kW and 10.1 kW, and both have battery capacity at 9.3 kWh. The third, which is also located in Providenciales, is a residential, ground mounted system, which has a PV system size of 10.4kW and battery capacity at 9.3 kWh. All three installations are grid-tied systems, and one has the ability to export excess energy production back to the grid.

FortisTCI’s battery storage pilot project, which is slated to last for 18 months, is also ground breaking for the TCI, because currently there is no data on energy storage in the islands, and only limited information on

The pilot project, which is focused on behind-the-meter energy storage, will collect data on PV production, energy consumption and demand, charge and discharge duration, rate and cycle and system maintenance

At 397 kW, FortisTCI’s solar PV project at Caicos Depot, Providenciales, is the largest single installation under the company’s Utility Owned Renewable Energy program.

W W W. F O R T I S T C I . C O M

“As FortisTCI continues to integrate more renewable energy to the grid, this solar plus battery pilot project is another timely and significant investment that the company is making as part of its efforts to lead the energy transition in the TCI,” stated FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell. “This latest pilot project will provide us with direct knowledge of the system and through gathered data, we will have the means to identify potential risks and reasonably analyze their corresponding impacts. Understanding risks ahead of time will enable us to formulate mitigations through regulatory channels, create new business models, and make other calculated actions towards protecting our stakeholders’ value,” Mr. Powell added.

FortisTCI’s battery storage pilot project is ground breaking for the TCI, because currently there is no data on energy storage in the islands. The project will provide data on PV production, energy consumption and demand, charge and discharge duration, rate and cycle and system maintenance requirements.

The solar plus battery pilot project is the latest in company’s renewable energy push. This summer, FortisTCI added half-megawatt (MW) solar energy generation to its Providenciales grid, in conjunction with commercial customers Caicos Depot, Carlisle Supplies, and Grace Bay Car Rental. These installations are part of the company’s Utility Owned Renewable Energy Program (UORE), and the Caicos Depot project (397 kW) represents the largest single UORE installation to date, since FortisTCI began integrating solar to the grid in 2016. Today, FortisTCI has installed 1 MW of rooftop distributed solar PV, which helps to avoid 1.5 million pounds of Co2 equivalent emissions.

The company plans for another 1 MW of solar installations at locations in Providenciales, North Caicos, South Caicos and Grand Turk in 2020.

In addition, with an eye on the electrification of the transportation sector, in 2018 FortisTCI launched its electric vehicle and charging station pilot project to gain insight into the technology for customers in the TCI and assess its likely impact on the electricity grid.

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LOCAL NEWS

Uterine Cancer

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

Uterine cancer is the medical term that is used to describe cancer of the womb. Though not as common or as often publicized as breast and ovarian cancer, cancer of the womb can be devastating especially when warning signs are ignored and the diagnosis is made late.

What puts me at risk?

Most uterine cancers occur after the age of 50 and as women get older, their risk of developing uterine cancer increases. The exact cause of uterine cancer is not known, but there are risk factors. Some risk factors include:

•Increased levels of estrogen: The main risk factor associated with developing cancer of the womb is linked to the balance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Any situation that increases the amount of estrogen present in the body or the length of time estrogen is present in high levels seems to increase the overall risk of developing uterine cancer. Therefore, women who started menstruating early, as in before age 12, or who entered menopause late, after age 50, are more likely to develop cancer of the womb and women who have never had children are also at increased risk.

•History of taking estrogen hormones: Many women take estrogen replacing hormones in an attempt to manage the symptoms of menopause.

This can increase the risk of developing cancer of the womb.

•Obesity: Having more fat tissue can increase a woman’s estrogen levels and her risk for developing uterine cancer.

•A diet high in animal fat: Not only because of its link to obesity, but even in normal weight individuals, a high-fat diet can increase the risk of several cancers, including uterine cancer.

•Diabetes: Some studies suggest that diabetes by itself could be a risk factor for uterine cancer.

•Family history: Having a family history of uterine cancer puts you at increased risk of developing it as well. Additionally, some families carry a genetic predisposition for uterine and colon cancer.

What are the symptoms?

The most common sign is vaginal bleeding in a woman after she has hit menopause. Even if there’s only spotting, see your doctor immediately if bleeding is noted after you have passed menopause. A thin white or clear discharge may also be a harbinger in postmenopausal women. In women who are still menstruating, uterine cancer

may present with abnormal, prolonged or heavy menses as well as bleeding in between periods.

How is uterine cancer diagnosed?

If a woman has any of the symptoms of uterine cancer, she should visit her doctor. The doctor will ask her about her symptoms, risk factors, and family history. The doctor will also perform a general physical exami9nation and examine the pelvis. An ultrasound is usually one of the first steps in clinching the diagnosis of uterine cancer.

Once cancer of the womb is suspected, sampling of the womb or a biopsy is required and the tissue is sent to the lab.

Additional tests such as CT scan or MRI may also be required especially when assessing if and how extensively the cancer has spread.

How is uterine cancer treated?

Surgery is the main treatment for most women with uterine cancer.

Radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy may be used, depending on the stage and the specific type of uterine cancer cell found. In certain situations, a combination of treatments might be used. The choice of treatment or treatments will depend on the type and stage of the cancer and the overall medical condition of the patient.

Can uterine cancer be prevented?

Most cases of uterine cancer cannot be prevented, but women can take some measures to reduce their risks by maintaining a healthy weight and being proactive if symptoms present.

Women who are considering estrogen replacement therapy should talk to their doctors to evaluate their risk of uterine cancer.

*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.

football leagues and tournaments.

• To develop effective working relationships with key agencies, e.g.

Technical Director Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is seeking one experienced Football Technical Director to oversee and be responsible for the development of the sport of football in the Turks and Caicos Islands with the objective of increasing the number of participants as well as raising the quality, and technical and tactical ability of the players at all levels ranging from Grassroots to the Youth and Senior National Teams. The individual must be the holder of at least a Confederation or Member Association “A” License or its equivalent.

Responsibilities: Strategic Planning • To help devise, develop, and implement TCIFA development plans within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

• To be responsible for the management of the Technical Department budget and provide quarterly reports on the budget.

• To oversee and supervise the Coaches and Staff within the Technical Department.

• Produce annual key objectives and performance indicators in relation to football development and submit quarterly reports.

Program Management • To promote and develop Grassroots and Youth Football in the Turks and Caicos Islands • To create, promote and develop a Schools Football Program and establish small sided football leagues • To establish a comprehensive club development program for youth, women’s and men’s football.

• To manage and develop a comprehensive season of youth festivals, tournaments and competitions • To assist with the development and growth of Beach Soccer and Futsal • To create opportunities for football scholarships for the elite male and female players within the TCIFA programs • To develop a program of coaching education, effective football club administration, and medical education courses to support football coaches.

• Develop and implement a volunteer development strategy within the TCI. • Have an understanding of equity and social inclusion and where appropriate support delivery of specific projects.

• To assist with the formation of the day to day running of women’s and men’s

- TCI Government - Ministry of Education - Schools - Sports Commission - TCI Olympic Committee - Caribbean Football Union, CONCACAF and FIFA - Other TCI sports organizations • To prepare written reports on matters relating to football development.

• To assist with the development of referees at all levels • To coach within the various program at the TCIFA Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The job is physically demanding and will require the successful candidate to work outdoors in conducting, overseeing and observing coaching sessions in varying weather conditions. As such the successful candidate must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Salary: Remuneration will be between $3000 - $4500 per month, dependent upon experience Please direct all applications to: Oliver A. Smith The General Secretary The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association Venetian Road Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Ph: 1 649 333 4614 Email: olivertcifa@gmail.com The above-named position is currently held by a work permit holder. TCIFA invites and encourages all prospective applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders to send their application to the Immigration Board & Labor Commissions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: December 12th, 2019

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Do not be ungrateful. Be thankful. Happy Thanksgiving!

By Drexwell Seymour

This week, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving in the USA and the Turks and Caicos Islands. In the USA, this celebration honours the Pilgrims after their first harvest in October 1621. While there may be arguments back and forth as to how, who and why this holiday is being celebrated, the fact is, a day has been set aside to give thanks.

I believe many of us give thanks on a daily basis. However, some of us are very ungrateful and take so many people and things for granted. I hope that as we gather together with friends and family, that we will truly put aside our differences and be thankful for the people and things in our lives God

As we give thanks this week, do not forget to thank God. In fact, we should always thank him first. God made ways possible that seem impossible. He protects us from destruction. He guides and leads us in the right path. He is not like no other. He will never let you down.

He will never leave you.

Parents

the way you want your children to

Be thankful for your parents. I become. Always be thankful. There are know sometimes they may have been so many people who wish they had rough on you but they were only looking children. out for your best interest and some of them did not want you to repeat the same Family and Friends mistakes they made. Some parents abort their children but your parents made a ` Be thankful for your family and decision to allow you to be a part of this friends. I know some of them get on world even though this world is in chaos. your last nerve, but they will be there for You have an opportunity to pursue the you when no one else will be. It is not calling that you were purposed to do. Be coincidence they are part of your life so thankful. be thankful.

Spouse

Country

Be thankful for your spouse. Do not take them for granted. Show them appreciation. Do not cause anyone or anything to come between you.

Appreciate the differences that you and your spouse have. It is because of those differences you are complete.

Children

Be thankful for the country that you reside in. You may not have been born here but you reside there for a reason. Do not badmouth the country that is providing you with so much opportunities. Be grateful. For those of us who were born in the country, give God thanks for blessing us.

Life

Give thanks for your children.

I know you had high expectations for some of them and they did not turn out the way you expected them to turn out. In spite of this, still be thankful and believe in hope and speak into existence

Be thankful for your life. While some of us may wish our lives were better financially, spiritually or healthier, still be thankful. There are others who are worse off than you. Whatever you are facing in your life, be thankful. Don’t

GRAND TURK DIVING COMPANY is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position.

The successful applicants must:

PADI DIVE INSTRUCTOR •Excellent written and verbal skills •Must be self-motivation and able to work unsupervised and think outside the box •Detail orientated •A strong team player •Energetic •A flexible work schedule •STCW/95 Boat Captains license •Current Driver’s License •Salary paid at a rate of1,600.00 per month •Generally supervise both training and non-training-related activities by assisting divers and student divers in the planning, organizing and direction of dives.

NOTE: •The position indicated above is new.

•The position indicated above is temporary.

•For the period of December 21st 2019 to March 31st, 2020.

•All TCIslanders applicants must include a copy of their Turks & Caicos Islands Status ID card, TCI passport and/or valid TCI PRC endorsed with the right to work •Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders •Written applications only and accompanying CVs/resumes valid passport , police record and references must be addressed and delivered to the Manager at the following address: •Interested TCIslanders are may lodge a copy of their application to the Commissioner & Labor

Grand Turk Diving Company Ltd. Duke & James St Grand Turk info@gtdiving.com

focus on what you are going through but rather focus on where you are going.

Conclusion

I know it is so easy to tell someone to be thankful. However the world of so many people, appears to be upside down and you do not see what there is to be thankful about.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, let us adopt a new attitude by being grateful for all things and people in our lives.

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LOCAL NEWS

Boom-times and Buccaneers

By Devon Williams

As a Bible based society it is often that one would refer to various scriptures regarding seasons. “Seed time and harvest. Summer and winter…” and regardless of our individual religious persuasion for the most part we have come to the unified realization that these times certainly shall not cease.

The Turks and Caicos Islands has gone through its share of cycles, from daybreaks to dawns, with many a blissful sunset and the few rainy days, in the end we remain. One thing that is constantly changing however is change, change in the times and change in the industries that nourish the growth of the TCI.

The industry of Construction is by no means eliminated from the equation. This industry can easily be referred to as the thermometer of growth in any economy. In established economies, construction companies become household names. Names like Turner, Bechtel and Skanska in the US, and Balfour, Kier and Interserve in

the UK, are names synonymous with the industry. Construction contractors uphold the integrity of growth by ensuring that building codes are adhered to and that investor dollars are secure.

Any boom of construction would naturally mean that the resources the Government utilizes to enforce building codes would be stretched so how is it that there has been no effort to establish standards and build stability into the construction industry? I have heard talks of unions in the past but for whatever reason from 1996 to no I have not been able to see the fruition of these talks.

Every major city and established society has commercial controls in their construction industry, in the TCI however it is necessary for a Doctor or Lawyer to be board certified and licensed to practice but the building that stands over their head that would likely be the culmination of thousands of hours or work, would have only seed about 1 or 2 hours of legislated inspections, and most times this only happens because the

MANAGER OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST Description • To ensure the FortisTCI consistently projects a favorable image to all stakeholders by coordinating and executing internal and external communications strategies and marketing campaigns that demonstrate and share the FortisTCI corporate values and vision.

• To effectively manage the flow of information to FortisTCI employees, the public, and other key stakeholders as a means of protecting the brand and reputation of the company.

Main Duties • Assist the Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs with the development and implementation of annual multi-stakeholder communications plan • Research, draft, and edit all internal and external communications, including but not limited to; press releases, brochures, web content, advertisements, speeches, feature articles and stories, fact sheets, newsletters, and corporate reports, independently and with a high level of creativity and attention to detail • Develop communication strategies and campaigns (with a focus on message, tone, and style) that are of high quality, effective and consistent for both internal and external stakeholders that increase engagement levels across various platforms; including the company’s website, employee intranet, and social media platforms • Offer informed recommendations on internal and external communication initiatives • Plan and execute major stakeholder events internally and externally across all FortisTCI service territories a member of the corporate communications team • Identify and promote the Company’s image through sponsorship of positive community events, cause-oriented initiatives, benefiting you sports and cultural programs.

• Manage content on the company’s website, intranet and social media outlets, and regularly review for accuracy • Create and promote programs and strategies that will improve internal communications among all employees and across FortisTCI services territories • Introduce new communication tools currently not is use by the company that will help meet overall objectives. (LinkedIn, etc.)

• Assist with the compilation of communications analytics and insights for reporting purposes • Monitor all forms of media locally and regionally (TV, Radio, Print & the Internet) for relevant industry material • Participate and assist with the crisis management communication planning, readiness and response activities • Conduct tours of the corporate headquarters and plant facilities when necessary • Oversee daily work duties of the Corporate Communications Officer and Junior Corporate Communications Officer

owner wants to turn on the electric.

I am of the view that the construction industry must be regulated and standardized for the sake of the clients and the industry workers. There needs to be publicly available rate registers and references to competing jurisdictions. A client should be able to know if their rate per block or linear foot is within the national mean rate, likewise a contractor should not be forced to drop his price “pants” in order to get a job.

There should be published lists or approved contractors and their license categories, each category should be governed by a set of standards and an authority should have the right to blacklist, suspend or revoke a license for violation of industry standards. Building permits should be assigned to licensed contractors only and that contractor should bear full responsibility for all works and standards on that site from testing and code to the adherence to the specifics of the permit. Contractors found engaging in the construction of non-approved projects should face

relevant sanctions by the authorities.

Clients must bear responsibilities as well but I am certain that I have exhausted my space allotment in this paper.

• Support the Corporate Communications Department with any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Functions within this department may require working outside normal business hours or working off-site from time to time Academic/Technical/Management/Experience and Qualifications: • Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Advertising, or Marketing. Master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of dedicated communications experience, including writing and editing in a corporate environment with increasing levels of responsibility required • Experienced in leading, managing, and motivating a team • Experienced with content management and marketing • Experienced with managing and publishing a newsletter or magazine • Experienced with media and relationship building • Website and newsletter design layout experience is a plus • Demonstrate an intermediate or advance computer graphic skill is a plus • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs • Must be fluent in the English language (Spoken and written). Creole and Spanish a plus Abilities & Skills: • Superb written and verbal skills • Excellent editing and proofreading skills • Exceptional organizational, leadership and planning skills • Active team player, confident, creative and resourceful • Matured individual who values honesty and integrity • Exceptional multitasking skills; able to meet all deadlines • Experienced liaison-builder with external and internal stakeholders and staff at all levels Salary range: $67,830-$101,750 Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is Monday, December 9 2019 to: Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci. com Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc

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The latest Constitutional review exercise

By Lee Ingham

The commencement of the Constitution Review Committee’s consultations in Grand Turk on the evening of October 7, 2019, was, at best, an inauspicious one.

Laying aside the poor advertising and the late start to the meeting, the Committee appeared to be disorganized and ill-prepared for the occasion.

Furthermore, the attendance, though not overwhelming, was somewhat decent – though, I think, not sufficiently representative for a discussion on changing a document as significant as the Constitution of the country.

One other important drawback to the meeting was the complete absence of any reference documentation for the participants who were totally dependent on what was being presented/read by members of the Committee. By this, I mean that there were no copies of the Constitution and neither were there copies of the Proposed Amendments which were to be the principal focus of the consultation.

The meeting proceeded, however, with some robust questions to the Committee, comments, suggestions and recommendations. Hopefully, the preparation by the Committee and attendance by the public improved in the subsequent meetings.

I would not have missed this “consultation” “for anything in the world,” as the saying goes. And it baffles me that others of my countrymen did not see the necessity for attending this important meeting. Be that as it may, I did attend this Consultation with some ambivalence.

The ambivalence centers around the fact that the current Constitution was imposed on us by the hegemony of

the UK and it is generally agreed that for written submissions, the Committee it places the duly elected Government came to the meetings with their (their of the people of the TCI in a relatively respective Party’s) recommendations in powerless position; and while I think that hand and I think that the suggestions and this “consultation” process for changing recommendations which came from the the current Constitution is seriously flawed, people, especially those recommendations it is the “only fare in town” so I took the which are different than -- and are in opportunity to participate. addition to -- those of the Parties, ought to

That the Honorable Premier and have been an integral part of the Report. the Honorable Leader of the Opposition And there is no way of knowing would collaborate to appoint a Committee if this is the case without having the with a directive to conduct consultation opportunity to review the final document meetings in all 6 inhabited islands and before it was taken to the UK. submit a written report within a period This is the reason why I have of 24 days does not do justice to the always argued for a broader Committee, “back-up and support” when you go to people of the Turks and Caicos, nor does populated primarily by non- politician London to present this Report, let us know, it, in my view, demonstrate the respect and citizens and taking place over a longer and “I will be willing to pay my own way” seriousness for a document as sacrosanct as period of time with greater opportunities to go with you to demonstrate to the FCO the Constitution. for a greater number of citizens to that the people of this country support this

According to this Newspaper, participate in framing a Constitution for effort. the Sun, the Committee’s work was to “we the people.” Despite my misgivings This is the kind of commitment be completed by the end of October and about the hurried process and the failure to we need to make the serious changes submitted to the UK (the FCO I presume) consider the entire Constitution, the deed which are needed in this particular case to be followed by a “delegation” from the is done. and others -- if only those who are in TCI headed to London.

Now it is not known how the leadership positions would trust, inform

There was no indication that the “delegation” will be received in London, and include the people in important final Report will have been presented to especially given the turmoil which decisions impacting our country. the House of Assembly or to the people currently exists in the UK re Brexit and the There is no doubt in my mind that of the country before the journey to the upcoming elections. we want to have more autonomy which UK, nor was anything known about the But neither is the mindset or must be reflected in our Constitution, but it composition of the “delegation.” approach that the “delegation” will take in is also clear to me that we do not want our

Given this “rush job” that was making its case to the FCO for “amending” Politicians to dictate to us, but to include afforded the people of the country to our Constitution. But given the FCO’s us and listen to us. have some modicum of an opportunity to responses to previous attempts to amend Thus, it is imperative that this participate in “amending” our Constitution, the Constitution, what instructions have delegation which goes to the UK to make it would have been the just and right thing the “delegation” been given to ensure that representation re the Constitutional for the Final Document to have been shared this time is different? changes, return to the people, preferably in with us BEFORE it was sent to London.

This time, it ought not be the same town-hall format, to discuss the Additionally, even though the Honorable “business as usual.” In fact, at the meeting decision of the FCO. And positive, negative Premier and the Honorable Leader of the in Grand Turk one of the participants was or indifferent, We, the People, must then Opposition chose the Committee, and even concerned about this very issue of rejection organize to determine how we will instruct though the Committee took comments and by the FCO. This participant even made our Representatives to proceed. recommendations from the participants the comment (a comment with which I at the consultation meetings and asked agree) to the Committee that if you need A luta continua!!!

HOUSEKEEPER Island Escape (TCI) Ltd is seeking candidates for the above position. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in housekeeping. Must have your own transportation. Must be able to communicate in English; additional languages is a plus. Must be willing to work long hours, weekends and holidays. Tasks include but are not limited to cleaning of villas, inventory check of household items, reporting to Supervisor when something does not work, submitting meter reading.

Remuneration: $6.50 per hour 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.

BUTLER Island Escapes (TCI) Ltd is seeking candidates for the above position.

A highly experienced Butler is required to provide full Butler service.

Working hours and days will vary, thus we are seeking candidates with a flexible schedule who can work longer hours when required and during holidays.

Requirements: Secondary Education at minimum, Certification in Safety Management or Food Safety is a plus. Minimum of two years experience in hospitality, customer service or related field. Must be able to maintain a positive attitude under stressful work conditions.

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, willing to work long hours and during holidays. Multi-tasking skill and a “can do” attitude, able to deliver excellent service. Knowledge in housekeeping and trouble shooting skills, good communication and leadership skills.

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.

Caicos Pride Products Ltd. Location: South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands Is looking for: Plant Worker/ Conch Peeler/ Lobster Processor/ Fish Processor •Cut, clean, trim and grade and pack Fish, Conch and Lobster •Prepare daily production report •Responsible for order and maintenance of Freezer •Cleaning plant equipment’s and performing other duties as assigned Requirements •Minimum of 1 year experience •Proficient in English •Must be self –motivated with the ability to work effectively without Supervision •Must be capable of working long and variable work for extended periods of time •Must have clean Police Clearance Salary is $6.25 per hour Others will be paid by per pound basis base on individual production Please Contact: Caicos Pride Products Ltd. At 232-3320 All of these positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly and submit a copy of their application to the Labour Board

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VACANCY – VICE PRESIDENT ENGINEERING AND ENERGY PRODUCTION DELIVERY Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of VP ENGINEERING AND ENERGY PRODUCTION DELIVERY FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Description • Responsible for the efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of the Production & T&D assets and providing leadership in strategic planning of Energy Production, T&D, Engineering & Planning.

• To understand the corporate vision, successfully gain support for and implement that vision.

• As a member of the executive team, to understand the corporate vision, successfully gain support for and implement that vision.

Main Duties • Responsible for the generation of a safe, constant and sufficient supply of electricity • Responsible for strategic planning and installation of production facilities and infrastructure • Responsible for the timely implementation of new works and modifications to existing production systems to optimize the production plant, improve plant efficiency and reliability.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of effective production and electrical maintenance programs and practices to maximize efficiency and reliability.

• Responsible for provision of engineering services, engineering feasibility studies, and construction support services for the Company.

• Responsible for supporting the enterprise in all areas of electrical engineering and design.

• Responsible to lead the T & D Design and engineering; substation development, project management, commissioning, and maintenance.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining T&D system computer based technical modeling • Responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing of resources for T&D projects.

• Responsible for the timely and cost-effective completion of line work to achieve a safe, reliable and sufficient supply of electricity for customers.

• Responsible for distributed generation to connection to the grid.

• Responsible for proving leadership to the Production Department

MANAGER ISO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Description Develop and sustain identified ISO Management System in line with the required industry standards, accreditation requirements and business requirements across the organization through existing and new procedures. Regulate, control and improve the quality of all processes throughout the business. Manage the ISO audit program to ensure that all nonconformities raised against certification bodies during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified. Embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company. Lead the team to achieve management system targets for customers and business goals.

To drive organizational preparedness and resiliency to disruptions through the continued development and adoption of a comprehensive business continuity and crisis management program in accordance with international Business Continuity Management (BCM) standards promoted by Business Continuity Institute (BCI), and Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII).

Assist the Executive Office (EO) in preparation and consolidation of reports and presentation.

Ensure that EO’s administrative requirements are well supported. Support business units in documentation and improvement of business processes. Maintains corporate policies and procedures.

Main Duties ISO Certification Coordination • Overall point person for identified ISO Certification program; • Coordinates all ISO process areas and related activities (in coordination with other departments covered by the certification); • Assists the Management Representative in managing the execution of ISO processes and improvements; • Works with ISO internal auditors to ensure sufficient coverage of internal audits conducted; • Ensures all ISO internal and external audit findings are resolved and completed within the prescribed timeline; • Acts as liaison between FTCI and external ISO-related suppliers including ISO Standard vendor, consultants, auditors, among others; • Assists process owners with process and standard concerns; • In-charge with the implementation of application system that will support the ISO activities and certification. Overall administrator of the implemented application system.

• Responsible for ensuring maintenance of ISO conformance.

Business Continuity Management Program • Coordinate enterprise-wide business continuity strategies and response arrangements enabling and facilitating the identification of critical functions, events that could disrupt delivery of services, recovery priorities and critical resources required to maintain services.

• Provide advice and assistance to all departments/ divisions in order that they can carry out Business Impact Analyses and prepare business continuity plans, consistent with corporate strategies.

• Develop and coordinate the production, maintenance and review of the portfolio of corporate business continuity plans.

• Develop corporate templates that will assist departments/ divisions to develop their own business continuity plans • Prepare, deliver and implement a corporate business continuity awareness programme and training

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• Responsible for troubleshooting the electrical system for power restoration and improved reliability.

• Responsible to ensure that the electrical system mapping database is maintained • Responsible for development of policies and processes that track customer requested work from initial contact to completion of as-built information in the mapping system.

• Responsible for providing leadership in the compliance with safety regulations and international industry standards • Responsible for preparation and control of annual budgets.

• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Senior VP of Operations.

Academic/Technical/Management Experience &Qualifications: • A Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering and 7-10 years postgraduate experience in an electric utility environment • Hold an MBA degree • Minimum 10 year experience in senior management positions within the utility industry.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Excellent team player with proven team building skills.

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines.

• Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook Abilities & Skills: • Excellent team player and team building skills • Good analytical skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure • Ability to build strong trust relationships and maintain positive relationships internally and externally • Ability to communicate clearly the work priorities and direction of the departments • Ability to lead change processes, strong project management and time management skills • Solid numerical and budgeting skills • Must be goal oriented and self-motivated • Must possess strong, organisational, multi-tasking, analytical and problem solving skills • Must have a solid working knowledge of MS Office software programs, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various databases.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is Tuesday December 3, 2019: Ruth Forbes Senior Vice President of Corporate Services & CFO FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: rforbes@fortistci.com

• Develop, deliver and evaluate in conjunction with departments a structured exercise programme that will test the effectiveness of business continuity plans and the preparedness of staff.

• Directs the continuous and regular validation and testing of documented Business Continuity plans. Collaborates directly with Facilities and IT on all Business Continuity/ Disaster Recovery contingency planning and implementation.

• Coordinate the successful validation/testing of plans in place.

Business Services • Coordinate, update, and monitor Corporate Targets; • Prepares presentation materials for Executive requirements and Corporate representation; • Consolidate reports require for management and board meetings; • Support business units in documenting business processes; • Maintain organization and documentation control of policies and procedures; Other responsibilities that will be assigned from time to time Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: • Bachelor Degree in any Business related course is required; Professional Certification is an advantage i.e. PMP, CIA, ACCA • 10-years post-graduate experience, minimum 7 years working experience in the Utility Industry, at least five (5) years in a supervisory/ managerial level.

• Experience in implementing management system and business continuity management program.

• Experience in implementing ERP Systems.

• Experience in writing ISO Standards conformance documents and general policies • Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Visio) • Good command of English language (Spoken and written) Abilities; Skills; Experience; Aptitude and Judgment: • Comprehensive knowledge of the processes, complexities and possible errors and solutions involved in Management Systems implementation • Comprehensive understanding of business processes and practices with superior knowledge of business systems • Exceptional organizational, coaching, mentoring, leadership and planning skills • Comprehensive experience with data analysis; Demonstrates a creative, critical thinking approach to problem solving • Comprehensive experience with process and workflow design; • Considerable analytical and organizational skills; • Considerable communication skills; ability to communicate with both technical and nontechnical audience • Experience establishing and enforcing process and procedures for running projects, tracking progress, and dealing with change and sign-offs • Experience managing relationships with external vendors and/or consultancies for outsourced work • Considerable experience leading projects and knowledge of project management principles and methodologies; • Considerable understanding of computer programming languages and operating systems Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is Monday December 9 2019.

Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com and aadams@fortistci.com

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The Club at Beach Enclave Long Bay breaks ground O

ne of the Turks & Caicos’ luxury villa ownership and rental companies, Beach Enclave, broke ground of their second phase, The Club at Beach Enclave Long Bay.

Beach Enclave epitomizes a new concept combining luxury home ownership and private villa rentals with a resort style experience on the island of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 26th and was attended by Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood, Hon. Vaden Williams, Minister for Immigration, PDM chairman Douglas Parnell, Vasco Borges CEO of Beach Enclave, Joe Zahm President of Sotheby’s and other specially invited guests.

Following the successful launch of the North Shore

collection, Beach Enclave announced the unveiling of the new Long Bay Villas, an enclave of five customdesigned luxury properties. Perched on a three-mile stretch of white sand on one of the most exclusive beaches in Turks & Caicos, The Long Bay villas are located at the protected East end of the bay.

Photo Credit: Todeline Defralien

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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

EV charging station pilot project 2017 Winner

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Turks and Caicos Collection recognizes outstanding service and commitment at 3rd quarter awards T

urks and Caicos Collection hosted its 3rd Quarter Staff Awards on Thursday November 21st, against the picturesque backdrop of the Fish Deck at the Alexandra Resort.

Turks & Caicos Collection honoured twenty (20) Awardees

across the Turks and Caicos Collection -Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort, Beach House, Ambergris Cay and its subsidiaries, Blue Haven Marina and Imperial Laundry, who received certificates, plaques and gifts for their outstanding service and commitment

to excellence within the Collection and the hospitality industry generally.

For its 3rd quarter of 2019, 27 AHLEI Certified Restaurant Servers and 19 ServSafe Certified Food Handlers were awarded.

Awards featured: Employee

of the Quarter, Heart of Hospitality, Resort/Hotel Shining Star, Manager of the Quarter and Supervisor of the Quarter.

Photo Credit: Earlson Robinson

Wayne Garland - HR Director

Junie Tazal (Cert. Food Protection Manager) & W. Garland

K. Bourne & Randy Arellano (Supervisor of Quarter)

Lisbeth Sosa Nunez (Cert. Food Handler) & W. Garland

Michelle Adderley & B. Charles

N. Chahwan -GM & Rhonda Heath (Manager of Quarter)

Nabil Chahwan & Adrain Gibson (Employee of Qaurter)

Rosielyn Chua (Supervisor of Quarter) & W. Garland

Rucadrot Raphael (Cert. Food Handler) & W. Garland

Joseph Jacinte (Resort Shining Star) & W. Garland

TCC Awards Attendees

Youveline Julien (Cert. Food Handler) & W. Garland

TCC Band

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Alexandra Resort Housekeeping team with COO

Armando Pizzuti - COO

B. Charles & Garth Green (Certified Restaurant Server)

B. Charles & Kendy Torchon (Certified Restaurant Server)

B. Charles & Mayra Reyes (Training Assistant)

B. Charles & Milton Reid (Training Asst.)

B. Charles & Rhonda Heath (Training Asst.)

B. Charles & Rucadrot Raphael (Certified Restaurant Server)

B. Charles & Stevens Derilien (Training Assistant)

B. Charles & Youveline Julien (Certified Restaurant Server)

Beryl Charles & Devon Crowl - MC’s

Chedeline Lockhart (Employee of Quarter) & W. Garland

Clervil Tedoel (Employee of Quarter) & K. Bourne

Damion Carter (Manager of Quarter) & K. Bourne - GM

Dieubon Baitallie (Heart of Hospitality) & K. Bourne

Farar Bosicault (Resort Shining Star) & K. Bourne

Fun Games at TCC Awards

Jamal Isma (Act of Bravery Awardee) & Vicor Van Cleeff

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ENTERTAINMENT

Swift moonwalks past Michael Jackson’s record at AMA Awards

Taylor Swift has moonwalked past Michael Jackson’s record at the 2019 American Music Awards, taking home six honors including artist of the year and artist of the decade.

The pop star, who walked into Sunday night’s show with 23 AMAs, surpassed the King of Pop’s 24 wins at the fan-voted show. She rambled onstage as she won the final award of the night — artist of the year — and repeatedly thanked her fans for always showing up — during both the good and bad times.

“This year has been a lot of good, a lot of really complicated, so behalf of my family and me, thank you so much for being there and caring,” said Swift, who now has 29 AMAs.

It was a family affair at the AMAs: Swift’s father and teary-eyed mom sang along as the singer performed a medley of her hit songs — a performance Swift said in a Nov. 15 social media post was put in jeopardy by Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun, the owners of her master recordings.

She didn’t mention the men during her acceptance speeches at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, but this did thank her new label for allowing her to freely express herself as an artist.

“This album really felt like a new beginning, and I also really love my record label, Universal and Republic.

Taylor Swift, winner of the artist of the decade award, performs a medley at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Monte Lipman, Lucian Grainge, thank you for being so generous to me and allowing me to make whatever music I want to make,” Swift said after winning favorite pop/rock album for “Lover,” her first album not released on Borchetta’s Big Machine Label Group. “As a songwriter it’s so thrilling to me that I get to keep doing that.”

Swift’s other wins include favorite female pop/rock artist, favorite adult contemporary artist and favorite music video for “You Need to Calm Down.”

Other big winners at the AMAs

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could welcome their second child in LA to ‘combat her loneliness’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could welcome a second child in LA, new reports claim.

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, are parents to six-monthold Archie, and could now be planning to add to their brood.

The couple are reportedly keen to deliver their second child in LA, after giving birth so far from her friends and family was said to leave the American-born actress feeling ‘lonely and uncomfortable’.

These claims come after bookies have slashed the odds of the couple announcing a second pregnancy next year, with some claiming it could be as early as February.

A source told Ok! magazine: ‘Meghan already told pals that when she comes to deliver her next baby – she would like to do it in LA where she was born and bred.

‘She said that being pregnant in the UK without any of her family and friends felt incredibly lonely and uncomfortable for her.

‘So she’s keen to change that the second time around and would like to buck tradition to ensure she’s happy – although that may ruffle feathers along the way.’

This follows reports that Harry and Meghan are reportedly weaning baby Archie onto solids, a royal reporter has claimed.

The couple, who welcomed Archie in May, are said to be weaning their son, royal commentator Omid Scobie has said.

Speaking on Yahoo UK’s ‘The Royal Story’ weekly podcast, he revealed that he had spoken to the former-royal chef to Prince Charles and Princess Diana, who gave some insight into the typical diet of a royal baby.

According to the cook, youngsters in the royal family are usually given organic, seasonal produce,

included Khalid and BTS — neither act attended the show but won three prizes.

Billie Eilish picked up two awards — new artist of the year and favorite alternative artist. She also took the stage — surrounded by fire — to perform her song, “All the Good Girls Go to Hell.”

Lizzo, who was nominated for three honors but walked away empty handed, screamed at the top of her lungs while performing the ballad “Jerome,” one of several songs from her album that earned her a leading eight Grammy nominations.

Christina Aguilera was a vocal powerhouse when she took the stage alongside A Great Big World and rock icon Ozzy Osbourne — who has been recovering from a bad fall that took place earlier this year — was a highlight as he performed with Post Malone and Travis Scott.

Shania Twain closed the night with a memorable performance. Other nostalgic performances included Toni Braxton and Green Day.

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello heated up the stage as they stood close together while singing “Senorita,” staring in each other’s eyes as they sang from one microphone at times. They even rubbed noses at the end.

The pair won collaboration of the year for their No. 1 hit song. Other winners included Dan + Shay, Halsey and Lil Nas X. Top nominee Post Malone took home favorite rap/hip-hip album for “Hollywood’s Bleeding” and Carrie Underwood was appropriately tearyeyed as she won favorite country album for “Cry Pretty.”

“It’s been a wonderful year,” Underwood said.

Selena Gomez kicked off the AMAs as Swift and Halsey got out of their seats to cheer their pal on. R&B singer Ciara hosted the show, which aired live on ABC.

Bill Cosby vows no remorse, expects to serve 10-year maximum

Bill Cosby says he’s prepared to serve his 10-year maximum sentence for sexual assault rather than show remorse for a crime the comedian says he didn’t commit.

Cosby is serving three to 10 years in a state prison near Philadelphia after a jury last year convicted him of sexually assaulting a Temple University employee in 2004. The 82-year-old says the Pennsylvania parole board is “not going to hear me say that I have remorse.”

He thinks it’s therefore unlikely he’ll be released early.

He made the comments in a phone interview on Sunday with Bill Cosby BlackPressUSA as he appeals his felony considered for parole. conviction and sex offender status.

Cosby is best known for his

Legal experts say sex offenders typically must show remorse to be 1980s-era sitcom, “The Cosby Show.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with everything being made fresh.

Speaking on the radio show, he said: ‘Meghan says that Archie’s currently being weaned at the moment.

Speaking to Carolyn Robb, she described the typical diet of royal babies as: ‘Organic, seasonal and very simple’.

She added: ‘Everything is made fresh. There’s so much pre-made food available but I’m sure they would like doing everything themselves.’

The hands-on parents are said to have just one nanny, who reportedly does not live at Windsor Castle’s Frogmore Cottage with the Sussexes, as they couple are keen to give Archie a normal upbringing.

In September a source told The Sun that their recruit has ‘fitted into the family really well’, adding: ‘Meghan is a very hands-on mum but the new nanny is a godsend.

‘She’s great with little Archie and just adores him. Harry and Meghan are very happy with her.’

Tina Turner posts celebratory video on 80th birthday, ‘I look great. I feel good

Tina Turner speaks during the “Tina - The Tina Turner Musical” opening night at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Nov. 7.

What’s age got to do with it? younger. “It’s like having a second

For Tina Turner, everything chance at life,” she said “I’m happy and nothing as she celebrated her to be an 80-year-old woman.”

80th birthday Tuesday. Turner She wasn’t alone in her posted a celebratory video to Twitter celebration, as many other artists in the morning asking, “How did I including Missy Elliott honored her think I would be at 80? Not like this. trailblazing career.

How is this? Well, I look great. I feel Turner is enjoying her 80th good.” shortly after “Tina - The Tina Turner

Turner, who as she says Musical” debuted on Broadway. She in the video has dealt with some even made a surprise appearance “serious sicknesses,” is enjoying at its premiere on Nov. 7, to the being 80 years old but feels quite delight of the cast and the audience.

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE U.S. birth rate falls for 4th year in a row

U.S. vaping-related deaths rise to 47, cases of illness to 2,290

A man uses a vaping product in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York, U.S., September 17, 2019.

A final tally of babies born in the U.S. last year confirms that the birth rate fell again in 2018.

A final tally of babies born in the U.S. last year confirms that the birth rate fell again in 2018, reaching the lowest level in more than three decades.

The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics finds there were 3,791,712 births registered in the U.S. in 2018, down 2 percent from 2017.

A closer look at the data suggests that Americans are not having enough babies to sustain the population.

The total fertility rate for 2018 was 1,729.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44. (The fertility

rate refers to how many children women have overall; birth rate refers to how many children women have in a single year.) But in order for the nation to reproduce its population and remain stable, the CDC says there would need to be 2,100 births per 1,000 women.

That means each woman needs to have at least two babies to replace fathers and mothers, as well as account for extra deaths.

The data also show that women are waiting longer to have children. Birth rates among women in their 20s and early 30s declined, but they started to increase slightly among women 35 to 44.

The teen birth rate, for girls between the ages of 15 and 19, fell 7 percent, from 18.8 births per 1,000 women in 2017 to 17.4 births per 1,000 in 2018.

Fewer babies are being born to smoking mothers. Of the women who gave birth in 2018, 6.5 percent reported using a tobacco product, a 6 percent decline from 2017. The downward trend was noted among white women, black women and Hispanic women.

And fewer babies are being born via cesarean section. The c-section delivery rate fell slightly in 2018 to 31.9 percent, from 32 percent the year before.

Cannabis tied to serious complications in type 1 diabetes

People with type 1 diabetes may be more than twice as likely to develop potentially fatal complications when they use cannabis somewhat regularly than when they avoid the drug or rarely indulge, a study suggests.

Researchers surveyed 932 adults with type 1 diabetes about alcohol, smoking and substance use. They assigned each person a cannabis use score ranging from 0 for no use at all to 33 for the highest exposure to the drug.

Most participants 871 - had little or no risk from cannabis exposure, with cannabis use scores of 0 to 3. Another 61 people were considered to have moderate risk from cannabis exposure, with cannabis use scores of 4 to 26.

Compared to lowrisk individuals, people with moderate risk were 2.5 times more likely to experience ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes that develops when blood sugar is elevated for too long and the body produces high levels of acids known as ketones. Left

untreated, ketoacidosis can lead of them were male, compared to to severe dehydration, swelling people who rarely if ever used in the brain, coma and death. the drug.

“Cannabis is a known M o d e r a t e - r i s k addictive substance, and this individuals also had less potentially problematic aspect of education on average, had been cannabis use should be assessed diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in patients with type 1 diabetes,” at a younger age, and had poorer study leader Gregory Kinney of control of their blood sugar the Colorado School of Public levels than people who rarely, if Health, University of Colorado ever used the drug.

Anschutz Medical Campus in One limitation of the Aurora and colleagues write. current study is that researchers

Cannabis is the most relied on participants to commonly used illicit drug in accurately report any cannabis the U.S., and recent legislation use, even when they lived in has made cannabis legal for states where the drug is illegal. either medical or recreational Researchers also lacked data on use in more than half of states, how well patients managed their Kinney and colleagues note in diabetes or followed prescribed Diabetes Care. insulin treatment regiments.

In a separate paper Some previous research published recently in JAMA suggests that for people with Internal Medicine, researchers type 2 diabetes - the more involved in the current study common form linked to obesity reported similar findings, but - cannabis may make it easier only in patients from a single to maintain lower blood sugar medical center in Colorado, levels. But less is known about where medical and recreational the impact of cannabis on cannabis use is legal. The current people like those in this study, study involved diabetes patients who had type 1 diabetes, the at 69 sites. less common form that typically

Moderate risk cannabis develops in childhood and is users in the current study caused by a breakdown in the tended to be younger, and more body’s immune system.

U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 2,290 confirmed and probable cases and 5 more deaths from a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping, taking the total death toll to 47 so far this year.

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 2,172 cases and 42 deaths from the illness.

U.S. officials recently said vitamin E acetate — believed to be used as a cutting agent in illicit vaping products containing marijuana components — was found in all lung samples from 29 patients who were tested.

CDC has called vitamin E acetate a “chemical of concern” and recommended not adding it to e-cigarettes, or vaping products, while the investigation is underway.

Investigators had earlier pointed to vaping oils containing THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, as being especially risky.

The spate of serious respiratory illnesses has led to U.S. officials urging people to stop vaping, especially those products containing THC.

As of Nov. 20, confirmed deaths were reported in 25 states and the District of Columbia, the CDC said.

Louisiana became the newest state to report a death from the illness.

The highest number of deaths were from Illinois, which has so far reported 5 deaths and 187 illnesses.

The Trump administration announced a plan in September to remove all flavored e-cigarettes from store shelves, as officials warned that sweet flavors had drawn millions of children into nicotine addiction.

President Donald Trump will host a meeting on vaping at the White House on Friday with a range of groups, including industry and public health representatives, a White House spokesman said on Wednesday.

Rural young women more likely to have babies after unplanned pregnancies

More teenage girls and young women in rural communities become pregnant for the first time on purpose and carry first pregnancies to term, compared to their urban counterparts, a U.S. study suggests.

Both trends may reflect poorer access for rural teens and young women to family planning options, researchers conclude in the American Journal of Public Health.

The study team examined more than two decades of data on first pregnancies for teens ages 15 to 19 and young women ages 20 to 24. Overall, 25% of rural teens and 55% of rural young women planned their first pregnancies, compared with 21% of urban teens and 47% of urban young women.

Among teens with unintended first pregnancies, 74% in rural areas had live births compared with 63% in urban areas, the study also found. And among young women in their early 20s with unintended first pregnancies, 73% of rural women had live births compared with 54% of urban women.

Unintended first pregnancies were terminated by 7% of rural teens and 16% of urban teens, and by 6% of young women in rural areas, compared with 15% in cities.

“Urban-rural disparities are perhaps less tied today than in the past to individual sociodemographic factors,” lead study author April Sutton of the University of San Diego in La Jolla, California, and colleagues write.

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policies and procedures • To act in the role of Goalkeeping Coach for the TCIFA’s Junior and Senior National Teams • Any other duties as required by the football club within the reasonable demands of the role

Goal Keeper Football Coach The Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Goal Keeper Football Coach. The individual must be the holder of at least a Concacaf or US Soccer “D” License as minimum.

Equivalent UEFA or other Football Confederations Licenses are also accepted.

Job Summary The Goal Keeper Football Coach’s Position is responsible for assisting the Technical Director and Director of Women’s Football with organizing Football Programs, from Grassroots to the Male & Female, Junior and Senior National Teams at the TCIFA. The Coach will assist with conducting practices, motivating and instructing players in game techniques and tactics. The position will also be responsible for coaching all areas of the game of Football.

Core Responsibilities • To assist the Technical Director in creating a Long-Term Goal Keeper Coaching Development Plan for the TCIFA • Consult with the Technical Director & Director of Women’s Football in formulating the goal keeper coaching sessions to be utilized in the Grassroots, Youth Academy and Junior and Senior National Team • Effectively plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the TCIFA’s philosophy and coaching.

• Supervise and guide the Volunteer Coaches within the various TCIFA Coaching Programs • Attend the various schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands for the purposes of player recruitment, conducting coaching sessions, and to act as a liaison between the schools and the TCIFA • Conduct periodic visits to the outer islands to conduct coaching sessions, assist in and evaluate the various Grassroots and Youth Development Programs • Coach in games including local, regional, and international tournament and leagues • To prepare written reports on matters relating to football development as required • To undertake any other duties that might reasonably be deemed within the status of the job and appropriate to the post • To carry out all duties with regard to relevant legislation and the TCIFA’s

Required Qualification & Skills • CONCACAF or US Soccer D License • Equivalent UEFA or other Football Confederations Licenses are also accepted.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time • Able to work outside, in all weather conditions • Good social and interpersonal skills • Able to maintain high energy levels • May be required to work on weekends and holidays • May travel periodically - US Visa is Required Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The job is physically demanding requiring the successful candidate to work outdoors for hours in various weather conditions. As such, the successful candidate must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Salary: Remuneration will be between $1500 to $3000 per month, dependent upon experience.

Please direct all applications to: Oliver A. Smith The General Secretary The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association Venetian Road Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Email: olivertcifa@gmail.com The above-named position is currently held by a work permit holder.

TCIFA invites and encourages all prospective applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders to send their application to the Immigration Board & Labor Commissions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: December 12th, 2019

• To carry out all duties with regard to relevant legislation and the TCIFA’s policies and procedures • To perform in the role of Head Coach or Assistant to the Head Coach for Junior and Senior National Teams • Any other duties as required by the football club within the reasonable demands of the role

Football Coach The Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is seeking 2 qualified candidates to fill the position of Football Coach. The individuals must be the holders of at least a Concacaf or US Soccer “C” Licenses as minimum. Equivalent UEFA or other Football Confederations Licenses are also accepted.

Job Summary The Football Coach’s Positions are responsible for assisting the Technical Director with organizing Football Programs, from Grassroots to the Male, Junior and Senior National Teams at the TCIFA. The Coaches will assist with conducting practices, motivating, and instructing players in game techniques and tactics. The positions will also be responsible for coaching all areas of the game of Football.

Core Responsibilities • To assist the Technical Director in creating a Long-Term Coaching Development Plan for the TCIFA • Consult with the Technical Director in formulating the coaching sessions to be utilized in the Grassroots, Youth Academy and Junior and Senior National Team • Effectively plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the TCIFA’s philosophy and coaching.

• Supervise and guide the Volunteer Coaches within the various TCIFA Coaching Programs • Attend the various schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands for the purposes of player recruitment, conducting coaching sessions, and to act as a liaison between the schools and the TCIFA • Conduct periodic visits to the outer islands to conduct coaching sessions, assist in and evaluate the various Grassroots and Youth Development Programs • Coach in games including local, regional, and international tournament and leagues • To prepare written reports on matters relating to football development as required • To undertake any other duties that might reasonably be deemed within the status of the job and appropriate to the post

Required Qualification & Skills • CONCACAF or US Soccer C License • Equivalent UEFA or other Football Confederations Licenses are also accepted.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time • Able to work outside, in all weather conditions • Good social and interpersonal skills • Able to maintain high energy levels • May be required to work on weekends and holidays • May travel periodically - US Visa is Required Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The job is physically demanding requiring the successful candidates to work outdoors for hours in various weather conditions. As such, the successful candidates must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Working Hours: 32 Hours per week, most coaching sessions occur during the hours of 6:00am – 8:00am or in the afternoon’s starting at 4:00pm.

Salary: Remuneration will be between $2000 to $3000 per month, dependent upon experience.

Please direct all applications to: Oliver A. Smith The General Secretary The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association Venetian Road Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Email: olivertcifa@gmail.com The above-named positions are currently held by 2 work permit holders. TCIFA invites and encourages all prospective applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders to send their application to the Immigration Board & Labor Commissions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: December 12th, 2019

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WANTED

Dexter Alexander Ingham

Location 50 Turquoise Point Plaza, Dolphin Rd, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking One (1) Tailor & One (1) Seamstress Duties Include: Sewing garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines Must be able to fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations To work 6 days a week Starting Salary is $7.00 per hour Both of these positions are new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #230358

Rochelle Thompson

Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeks to employ a Domestic Worker Duties include house cleaning and laundry Must be honest and hardworking Salary is $6.25 per hour To work 5 days a week Please Contact: 3415288 This position is currently held by a non-belonger Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

Church of God of Prophecy

Location: Leeward Palms, Hibiscus Lane #11A, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Cleaner To do general cleaning work Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English To work 4 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-8427 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islands should submit copies of their application to the Labour Board #603723

TC Industrial Services

Location: #32 Industrial Park, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking (2) Labourers With knowledge of masonry, electrical and plumbing to work on construction sites Wages is $10.00 per hour One position is new and one position is currently held by a work permit holder All positions require a flexible schedule (to include holidays and weekends) and extended hours on occasions Applicants are required to submit applications to the Immigration Boards Zone 1 and TC Industrial at telephone941-4051 or email tcisimms@yahoo.com.

Closing date December 16th, 2019

Rambo & Lindsay Entertainment

Location: In Kew Location: Five Cay Road, The Office Bar #160, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands North Caicos, Is looking for six (6) Barmaids -$6.50 per hour Turks and Caicos Islands •Duties include preparing alcoholic or nonIs seeking a Musician alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons He or she must be a born Is seeking Two (2) Cleaning Ladies again Christian and must -$6.50 per hour attend every service.

•To do general cleaning work Salary is $150.00 per service Is seeking Two (2) Disc Jockeys (DJ’s) – $100.00 a night For more information contact •Required to play musical recordings in parties Pastor at 1649-2416955 or or events email Is seeking Two (2) Bartenders - $7.50 per hour alpha_ag82@hotmail.com •Responsible for preparing drinks for guest and This position is new serving them in a professional manner Interested Applicants who All persons must be able to work 6 days a week These positions are new Turks and Caicos Islands Please Contact: 346-6455 should submit copies of their Interested Belongers must submit their application to the application to the Labour Board Labour Board #603724 # 603726

Sunshine Restaurant in Grand Turk

Seeks to employ the following positions: Assistant Chef – salary $350.00 per week Bartender - salary $6.50 per hour Server - salary $6.50 per hour Must be able to work 6 days a week Successful applicant for the position of assistant chef is required to assist in the preparation of meals for customers on a daily basis Applicants for the bar tender position is required to mix and serve drinks to customers on a daily basis and the server is required to serve customers in a friendly and professional manner Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 Grand Turk and Sunshine Restaurant at Telephone No. 241-2402’ Please note that these positions are new

PROVO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Location: #18 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeks to employ a Bartender At a rate of $7.50 per hour during 6-day a week Applicants must be able to work on holidays and weekends Successful applicants must maintain knowledge of bar inventory and wine selection to respond to expertly to guest questions, have knowledge of spirits, beers, wines, cocktails and coffee, Respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner, rapport with guest to build loyal and satisfied customers, knowledge of bar and restaurant menu, promotions and specials Must have a willing, positive and personable attitude.

For more information call 244-0564 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board.

RHONDAL GRAY

Location: Venetian Road, Chandelle Drive #20, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeks to employ a Domestic Live in Worker At a salary of $250.00 per 6-day week Hours will need to be flexible in order to flex for evening service when required.Successful applicants must be experiencedcaring for an elderly person and enjoy working with people Successful applicant will be required to maintain a clean household as well as do laundry and prepare meals. Nutritional food experience is an asset Must have a willing, positive and personable attitude.A valid driver’s license is a must Interested persons can email resume to rhondalgray@gmail.com or call 343-8566.

This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

W & C Construction Location: Millennium Highway, Providenciales, #3324821, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Carpenter Duties: Building items such as shelves, doors, windows, counters, and other carpentry projects, to the correct scale and dimensions Must be able to work 6 days a week Salary is $10.50 per hour Please Contact: 331-4175 This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #603728

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Kenya Forbes-Jagger

NOVEMBER 29TH, 2019 – DECEMBER 6TH, 2019

Audamene Cox

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

Location: La Vista Azul, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking a Housekeeper The successful applicant will be responsible for the general cleaning such duties as dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restroom cleaning etc To work 5 days per week Salary is $6.25 per hour This position is new Please Contact or email Contact is: kenya@ sensongroup.co Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker To clean the house, cook, and do laundry Must work 6 days per week Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Please contact 345-9441 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

Pastor Malcolm

Richard Dickenson

South Caicos Is seeking – 2 (Labourers) Duties include: Requires general maintenance upkeep, repairs, yard work, trash removal, keep property secure.

Contact : 231-2894 These are renewal position Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

Is seeking one (1) Caretaker in Grand Turk Must be able to work five (5) to seven (7) days a week Selected person is expected to assist in the caring of a single individual on a daily bases Salary is $6.75 per hour Please Contact (649) 246 2924 for more information This position is new Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islands should submit copies of their application to the Labour Board

Providenciales, South Dock Is seeking – 1 (one) Cleaner Duties include: is cleaning offices, buildings, equipment, etc.

Salary: $6.50 per hour Contact : 241-5417 or 241-7348 This is a new position Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

A & J Trucking

ANTONISE JEAN BAPTISTE FORBES In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week This individual will be responsible for the general upkeep of the building and keeping the property clean at all times Salary: $6.25 per hour Please contact 341-9902 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should send a copy of their application to the Labour Board

DUDLEY LEROY LIGHTBOURNE Providenciales, Blue hills Is seeking a Domestic Worker To clean the house, cook, and do laundry Must work 6 days per week Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Please contact 246-6237 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: 40 Uncle John’s Way, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is in need of Dump Trailer Driver & Waste Collector Is seeking Labourer - $6.25 per hour Is seeking Mechanic - $400.00 per week Is seeking – operator - $ 10:00 per hour Is seeking – Welder - $400.00 per week •Driver must have at least 5 years experience in driving 24ft-30ft Dump Trailer Salary is $10.00 per hour •Waste Collector must be willing to work on garbage trucks, cleaning garbage from roadsides and various districts in Providenciales.

Salary is $250.00 per week Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Labour Board and contact: Julie Smith Telephone # 231-0032 anytime These position are currently held by Work Permit Holders

Provo Property Management – PPML

Antonia Florion Mendez Clar

Location: Needs a Maintenance Man Must be certified in plumbing and electrical, with past experience in construction and maintenance Must be prepared to work long hours, weekends, and holidays Must be prepared for occasional breaks in employment if demand is slow Starting wage is $7.00 per hour This is a new position.

Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders must send their applications/resume via email to: ppmltci@gmail.com with a copy to the Labour Board or call 649-432-6622 for more info.

KITCHANNDRA MCDONALD

Location: Juba Sound, Moores Lanes 12, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeks to employ a Domestic Worker At a salary of $300.00 per 6-day week Hours will need to be flexible in order to flex for evening service when required.

Successful applicants must be experiencedcaring for a 5-year-old and enjoy working with children Additional duties include house cleaning, and cooking person must be honest and hardworking.

Must have a willing, positive and personable attitude.A valid driver’s license is a must For more information call 244-0564.

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: South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands Seeking a Domestic worker To work 5 days per week Duties include house cleaning and cooking. Person must be honest and hardworking Salary: $6.25 per hour This position is new Please contact: 347-0315 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Labour Board #603727

PATRICIA ANN SIMMONS NEEDS LABOURER In Salt Cay With knowledge of masonry, electrical and plumbing to work on construction sites Salary is $6.25 per hour To work 5 days per week Please Contact 241-1925 This position is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders are required to submit applications to the Labour Board

Island Escape (TCI) Ltd is seeking candidates for the above position Tasks include but are not limited to painting, replacing parts, removing appliances and other general repairs including cutting pieces, installing items and replacing parts Remuneration: $6.50 per hour 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.

Swann Construction

Drexwell Seymour Location: 48 Chalk Sound Drive, Chalk Sound, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking a Nanny Hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm Working Days Monday - Saturday Duties Baby Sit Children Must be able to assist with children homework and housekeeping duties Must be able to perform CPR Salary $6.25 per hour Kindly send resumes to joannaseymour@hotmail.com This position is New Interest Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of resume to Labour Board

Sparkle Cleaning Services Needed Urgently: Four (4) Cleaners/Car washers Duties: Washing and detailing automobiles Wages: On a commission basis Qualification: Honest, hardworking, highly motivated, Friendly, must be able to work under minimum supervision and flexible hours, Ability to safely operate motor vehicle Experience is essential.

Closing date for application is These positions are held by Work Permit Holders December 13th, 2019 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board or use directly: Sparkle Cleaning Services Suite 5, Southside Plaza, Five Cays Road, Providenciales Tel: (649)241-0237 Email: carwashguy@hotmail.com

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Former Bahamian Cabinet minister Shane Gibson not guilty

Former Cabinet Minister Shane suppress his satisfaction much longer WhatsApp messages between Gibson Gibson found not guilty on 15 counts and started singing “God is a good God” and Ash and large withdrawals from his of bribery in the Supreme Court on as they walked out of court. accounts around the time he said he was Wednesday, November, 28th, 2019.

Outside court, Gibson thanked paying Gibson.

The verdict capped a six-week God and his wife, Jacqueline, “for Gibson was supported by Davis trial in a case where a second member standing by my side every step along the and former prime minister Christie, of the former Progressive Liberal Party way”.

Bishop Neil Ellis and other members of administration has been accused of He also thanked PLP Leader the PLP hierarchy. corruption while in office and acquitted. Philip Brave Davis, his personal assistant Knight, Damian Gomez, QC, Gibson tearfully thanked jurors after Lorraine Hamilton, his legal team and Philip “Fish” McKenzie and Owen Wells they cleared him. his former constituents. represented Gibson.

The 58-year-old’s future hung Gibson explained his decision James Guthrie, QC, DPP Garvin in the balance after he was accused of to exercise his right to remain silent.

Gaskin, Terry Archer and Destiny abusing a Cabinet post for personal gain.

“We thought their case was so McKinney prosecuted.

His arrest and charge on weak that I didn’t have to take the stand Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) August 2, 2017, came months after the because we knew that they couldn’t Leader Philip Brave Davis called the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) was swept prove beyond a reasonable doubt that I not guilty verdict in the bribery trial of out of office amid claims of corruption in did what they said I did,” he said. former Cabinet Minister Shane Gibson “a May 2017.

His lead lawyer K.D. Knight, miracle”, claiming the Dr. Hubert Minnis

Gibson faced 15 counts of QC, told jurors in his closing address administration allowed “an injustice to bribery in respect to $280,000 that that Gibson was the victim of a political be wreaked upon” Gibson and his family. he allegedly received from contractor conspiracy.

“This case should never have Jonathan Ash in exchange for approving Knight said that Ash, an uncharged been brought. It should not have gone payments totaling $1 million for work accomplice to the bribery scheme, was to the jury. It was clear from the start done following the cleanup efforts in the motivated to lie because he had been that this was simply victor’s justice, the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in 2016. granted immunity. political party in power taking advantage His acquittal marks the second time a As evidence of this conspiracy, of its position as guardians of the state member of the former Perry Christie- the defense pointed to a meeting to oppress the political minority,” Davis led administration has been tried and held by investigating officer ASP said in a statement Thursday. acquitted over allegations of corrupt Debra Thompson between Ash and “Prime Minister Hubert Minnis behavior. public servant Deborah Bastian, who goes down in history of our country as

Former PLP Senator Frank Smith, had worked closely with Gibson, to the meanest and most vengeful prime who was exonerated of a bribery charge “synchronize” their statements. minister: one who sought to divide this February, was a regular attendee Although Thompson admitted instead of uniting.” during Gibson’s six-week trial. the joint witness meeting was wrong Attorney General Carl Bethel

Gibson’s family and political in hindsight, she said it was a common defended the government’s decision to supporters struggled to contain their police practice. pursue bribery charges against former excitement after the jury’s foreman Knight said, “If they do it to Cabinet Minister Shane Gibson. announced that they had found him not him, could you imagine what they’d do In a statement, the Attorney guilty of all 15 counts in the indictment. to the ghetto youth? Shane Gibson get General said the constitutionally

They shouted “hallelujah” but lawyer to defend him. What about the independent director of public were told to be silent by the former ghetto youth? Is it right? Is it fair? Is it prosecution determined there was defendant and officers in the court. just?” “sufficient evidence” to prosecute Gibson.

However, one man couldn’t The prosecution relied on He also noted that a judge had

French couple seeking to adopt killed in Haiti

Authorities in Haiti said Monday that they are investigating the killing of a French couple that was seeking to adopt a child from the Caribbean country.

Delmas Police Commissioner Marcelin Kether told The Associated Press that the man and woman were shot Sunday night shortly after they arrived in Haiti, noting it was their first time in the country. He said they were killed while waiting outside a guest house as their driver opened a gate.

Kether said the driver told police that at least two suspects appeared on a motorcycle and shot the French citizens but didn’t take anything. The driver was being held for questioning.

Police detective Calin Joseph said he believes the suspects were trying to rob the couple.

He identified the victims as Remond Alexandre and Melina Ana Therese.

France’s Foreign Ministry expressed its condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones in a statement sent to AP. It said the French government was working with Haitian authorities to investigate the deaths.

FBI: Agent in Puerto Rico robbed in attempted carjacking

FBI officials in Puerto Rico are offering a reward for three suspects they say robbed an agent at gunpoint and tried to steal his car.

The agency said Monday that three men in a black Mercedes Benz stole the agent’s wallet, FBI credentials and official weapon.

Officials said the armed robbery and attempted carjacking occurred Saturday night in the Ocean Park neighborhood in the capital of San Juan.

Reports of crime in Ocean Park are rare.

Shane Gibson assessed the evidence and “the law and determined that the defendant had a case to answer”.

“Without any answer from the defendant, and with only one character witness, the jury assessed the evidence and found the [former] minister not guilty of bribery,” Bethel said.

“The jury have spoken and every Bahamian must live with that conclusion.

“The jury are judges of the facts and if they conclude that the facts presented do not amount to bribery then this verdict will undoubtedly be the standard by which we will be bound to judge any such future conduct by public officials in The Bahamas.”

Shaggy becomes Caribbean ambassador and wants a Brit to come and review Antigua

Shaggy is best known for his music career, but now the Wasn’t Me hitmaker can add travel guru to his CV.

Mr Luva Luva has just bagged a gig as Chief Caribbean Officer for Virgin Holidays , which basically involves reviewing luxury resorts, exploring the beaches, taking on watersports and hanging out with the locals.

He’s started the job already, and has been having a Boombastic time in Antigua, giving us all major travel envy in the process.

However, there’s a slight hiccup; Shaggy is about to go on tour for his latest album Wah Gwaan?!.

The good news? He’s looking for a Brit to come and cover for him in his absence.

Yep, you can basically step in his shoes and visit the beautiful resorts, relax on those iconic Caribbean beaches , and just immerse yourself in the culture.

Responsibilities will include exploring as many beaches as you can, trying out Antigua’s best restaurants and bars (including sampling the rum cocktails and black pineapples the island is renowned for), taking heaps of photos and just generally

Shaggy having the best time.

Sound like your dream getaway? You can apply on the Virgin Holidays website for a chance to win a week for two in Antigua.

Shaggy explained: “I love travelling around the world to perform, but my journey began in the Caribbean and I still call it home. As Chief Caribbean Officer for Virgin Holidays, I am committed to spreading the word about all of the incredible things that the region has to offer.

“Having just returned from an amazing trip to Antigua, there’s still a lot of ‘work’ to do, so an energetic recruit needs to fill my shoes while I’m on tour for my

new album.

“That means experiencing as many bars, restaurants and activities as possible. It’s a tough gig – but someone has to do it!”

Don’t be disheartened if you apply and don’t bag the gig.

The silver lining is that you won’t need a celebrity’s budget if you want to explore the Caribbean yourself.

In fact, to give you a helping hand we’ve created a guide to finding cheap Caribbean holidays with top tips on where to find flights and hotel deals.

Not sure where you’d want to go first? You may also want to check out our round-up of the best value Caribbean destinations .

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Cayman Islands Premier says Port referendum “uncertain”

Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin has said the 19 Dec. vote on government’s $200 million cruise berthing and cargo project is now “uncertain” after the legal action taken by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands.

The Trust, on Monday, filed for leave to apply for judicial review of the referendum on the project. It is seeking a stay of the vote until a new environmental impact assessment is completed.

In its statement issued on the legal action Monday, the Trust said it was not satisfied with government’s response to the legal letter it issued two weeks ago outlining its concerns about the project and its environmental impact. The Trust added it valued the close working relationship it has with the Cayman Islands government and “therefore does not take this decision lightly”.

McLaughlin, speaking at the start of Finance Committee Tuesday, said both the Trust and Cruise Port Referendum (CPR) Cayman have taken legal action on the port vote.

In CPR’s case they have not filed documents to apply for judicial review, but they have commenced legal action to protect their right to apply for judicial

Premier Alden McLaughlin

Proposed Cayman Islands port

review at a later stage.

“This action as most regrettable,” he said. “There is now grave uncertainly as to whether or not the referendum will actually proceed and the state of uncertainty and division in the country will only continue and heighten.”

While the vote is in limbo, McLaughlin said the national holiday that was set for 19 Dec. for the referendum will continue as planned.

Opposition Leader Arden McLean questioned the government’s response to the steps taken by the two entities.

McLaughlin said he has yet to meet with Attorney General Samuel

Bulgin on the matter. However, he said government wishes to proceed with the referendum.

“The position of the National Trust and CPR Cayman is that we should not and they are seeking leave of the court to bring judicial review proceedings aimed at stopping or delaying the holding of the referendum,” he said.

McLaughlin said he does not know what the applications look like or if they have any merit.

He added government believes it is in the national interest for the referendum to proceed ion the 19th.

McLean pressed the premier on when he intends to make a definitive

decision on the government’s stand on the matter.

However, McLaughlin said he is not in a position to say anything and he was unclear if government will be invited to be a party to the application proceedings or if they will done ex-parte.

He said the only thing that is certain is “the prospect of the referendum proceeding on the 19th December is uncertain.”

It is unclear when the leave for judicial review applications will be heard in court.

Finance Committee continues Wednesday.

Gonsalves urges CARICOM to speed up reparation claims

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has urged

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to raise the issue of reparations for indigenous peoples and African slaves with their European counterparts as a priority, according to the New York-based Black group, Institute for Black World 21st Century (IBW21).

Gonsalves said if those conversations do not yield tangible results, then CARICOM leaders must explore all legal and political options available to them for redress, IBW21 said on Saturday.

“We have to have a conversation with the British, with the French in the case of Haiti, the Dutch, in the case of Suriname,” IBW21 quoted the Vincentian prime minister as saying in addressing the topic of reparations for native genocide and slavery at the Scarborough Library, Tobago.

“And if that conversation yields nothing tangible, if there is a breakdown, well then we have to use legal and political instruments on an ongoing basis,” he added at the 11th instalment in a year-long lecture series hosted by the Tobago Writers’ Guild and Tobago Library Services.

IBW21 said the series seeks to promote a literary arts culture on Trinidad’s sister island.

Gonsalves was among several

Caribbean leaders who established the CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) in 2013, with a mandate to formulate a case for reparatory justice for the region’s indigenous peoples and African descendants, IBW21 noted.

It said the CRC’s 10-point plan includes a formal apology for the crimes that were perpetrated against the two groups, psychological rehabilitation, illiteracy eradication, debt cancellation and an indigenous people’s development programme.

A strong proponent for reparations, Gonsalves said if the European leaders do not address the issue in any meaningful way, the matter would be raised at the International Criminal Court within the framework of certain conventions, according to IBW21.

It said the prime minister singled out the convention for the elimination of racial discrimination, “which speaks to redress for the legacy of underdevelopment in the region, occasioned by native genocide and the enslavement of Africans.”

Gonsalves said CARICOM

20 tourists, mainly Russians, injured in Dominican Republic bus crash

At least 22 Russian tourists were seriously injured on Tuesday after a bus they were in collided with a truck in the Dominican Republic’s eastern region, according to officials.

The bus was en route to the airport in La Romana and was carrying 41 people, including 39 tourists from Russia, Fernando Castillo, the Civil Defense provincial director, told The Associated Press.

Officials said some people remained trapped for several hours and lost limbs. Eight children were

among the injured.

Authorities said the crash occurred near the town of Higuey on a highway that connects the country’s main airports with popular tourist spots including Punta Cana and Bavaro.

Some of the tourists who were hospitalized requested translators, while those who received minor injuries were taken back to the hotels where they were staying.

The Dominican Republic has one of the world’s highest traffic death rates.

leaders could also apply political pressure or act on resolutions of the United Nations, its specialized agencies and other international bodies.

He said the issue must assume greater prominence, given that five years have already gone in the United Nations’ designation of 2015-2024 as the decade for people of African descent, according to IBW21.

“We have to accelerate the programme to bring about a complaint to the International Court of Justice if serious discussions don’t bear fruit,” Gonsalves said, adding that, although the issue has been on CARICOM’s agenda, “we have dropped the ball.”

However, Gonsalves said he intends to “raise the issue again sharply” in February 2020 at the 31st Intersessional Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves Meeting of Caribbean Heads of Government in Barbados, and later, in checking the DNA of the indigenous July, when he takes over from St. Lucia’s people or of African peoples,” he said.

Prime Minister Allen Chastanet as, the “No, the societies in which we live are current CARICOM chairman. societies in which there is a legacy of

IBW21 said that Gonsalves, underdevelopment, and that legacy is whose book, “The Case for Reparatory linked directly to native genocide and Justice,” addresses the subject, argued the enslavement of Africans. that reparations are about repairing the “It is that legacy of under legacy of under-development in the development which persists today, and region. we must address the question of

“It is not a question of repairing,” he urged.

T.C.Gas Ltd

Wishes to announce that effective 11thNovember William “Bill” McCollum has now retired from active participation in day to day operations of the Company.

He remains in the role of NonExecutive Director of the Company

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Chilling look inside Jeffrey Epstein’s £6m Caribbean estate dubbed ‘paedophile island’

These chilling images give a glimpse inside Jeffrey Epstein’s 78acre “paedophile island” were multiple women claim they were assaulted by the billionaire sex offender.

The disturbing never seen before pictures, released by one of Epstein’s accusers, Chauntae Davies, reveal seemingly innocuous goings on at the privately owned Little Saint James - a Caribbean island purchased by Epstein for $7.95 million in 1998.

However, it is now claimed Epstein raped and groomed underage girls at the property after flying them in on a private jet known as the ‘Lolita Express’.

Alleged Epstein ‘sex slave’ Virginia Roberts claims she and Prince Andrew had sex together at an orgy on the island, something the royal strenuously denies.

Never seen before pictures show a seemingly disinterested Epstein chatting on the phone as a young blonde woman, thought to be be his assistant Sarah Kellen, gives him a back massage.

In another snap, Epstein’s

Chauntae Davies (left) has released these pictures from the island alleged ‘procurer’ Ghislaine Maxwell smiles as she sits at a marble table while an unidentified man in a white t-shirt and shorts chats on a phone.

The images have been provided

by Chauntae Davies who alleges she was repeatedly raped by Epstein at the seemingly idyllic home, and claims he became a ‘monster’ behind closed doors.

Davies, now 40, said Epstein raped her before bragging about his relationship with Prince Andrew.

She told The Sun: “It was one of several bragging tactics he used to further induce his power and privilege.

He bragged a lot.

“He had framed photos of them in his residences. He bragged about how he’d lent money to the duchess.”

In one snap she poses on a balcony with an Caribbean scenery in the background alongside four other young woman.

Chauntae Davies was a 21-year-

Documentary Claims Corruption with Caribbean Diplomatic Passports

In a documentary diplomatic passport and current released today, Al Jazeera Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit uncovered corruption in the — who appoints ambassadors. awarding of diplomatic posts The investigation details in the Caribbean, and focused a former ambassador of Dominica especially on Dominica’s current to Malaysia, Iranian businessman and former leadership and the Alireza Monfared, who was alleged sale of ambassadorships arrested in 2017 for corruption, for cash and other valuable favors. according to Dominican news The documentary outlets. Sources in the film allege includes undercover video and that his ambassadorship was voice recordings in which former given in exchange for hundreds Prime Minister of Dominica Oliver of thousands of dollars secretly Seraphin is seen offering to act as funnelled to Skerrit’s 2014 a middleman between a would- election campaign. be purchaser of a Dominican The Antigua-based

news outlet The Daily Observer yesterday reported that Skerrit denied the claims in the documentary, calling Al Jazeera an agent of the opposition United Workers Party. He described the work as an effort “to destabilize Dominica.”

Former Prime Minister Seraphin denied that he could have facilitated the payments to Skerrit as he claimed he would in the secret recordings. He told Al Jazeera that he was just namedropping and speaking “without authority.”

Oil brightens Guyana’s prospects

President David Granger said Wednesday that the emerging petroleum industry provides an “exciting economic and enterprising development” for Guyana and will enhance economic growth by increasing investment, including upstream investment.

Addressing the Guyana International Petroleum Exhibition (GIPEX) 2019, Granger insisted that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country has a “bright future” and that the “prospects for economic progress and prosperity are limitless, given its bountiful natural and human resources and the significant petroleum discoveries in the country’s maritime zone”.

Guyana is preparing to begin commercial exploration of its oil sector next year after the country gained attention in May 2015 when the USbased oil company, ExxonMobil, announced the discovery of more than 90 metres of high-quality, oilbearing sandstone reservoirs about 200 km off the country’s coastline.

Guyana production is projected

to average 40 000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2020 and as much as 160 000 b/d in 2023, according to a Platts Analytics forecast.

In his address, Granger sad that Guyana’s Green State Development Strategy: Vision 2040 is its development roadmap for the next 20 years and aims “an inclusive and prosperous Guyana that provides a good quality of life for all its citizens based on sound education and social protection, low-carbon and resilient development, providing new economic opportunities, justice and political empowerment”.

He said the strategy recognises the catalytic impact which the petroleum industry will have on the country’s economy, including “providing it with the opportunity to shift its President of Guyana David Granger development path, modernise its economy and transform the lives `economy along a green trajectory of its citizens”. of development and enhance,

President Granger said further, its human resources and Guyana will employ its petroleum institutional capacity. industry revenues to strengthen He said these the traditional pillars of the developments would catalyse economy, extend and improve its tremendous business and infrastructure, diversify the employment opportunities.

old trainee massage therapist in LA when she treated Ghislaine Maxwell at Beverly Hills’ Four Seasons Hotel.

She was then allegedly flown to Jeffrey Epstein’s home in Palm Beach, Florida, where she claims he performed a sex act on himself in front of her.

The disgraced financier was 66 when he was found hanged in his cell, is alleged to have abused dozens of girls.

In 2008 he was sentenced to 18 months in prison, for procuring a minor for prostitution.

Ms Roberts who claims Prince Andrew had sex with her after she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein is expected to double down on the allegations, which Andrew denies, in an upcoming TV interview.

Roberts’ conversation with BBC One’s Panorama will hit the screens at 8.30pm on December 2.

The 35-year-old is expected to use the interview to restate her claim that the Duke of York had sex with her when she was 17 after she was trafficked

by Jeffrey Epstein.

Royal Caribbean refunds passenger after charging her nearly $3,000 for a facial That’s one expensive facial.

A cruise passenger says she was charged over $2,950 for a spa treatment, despite being told that it would cost less than $30. Now, after sharing her story, she’s finally getting her money back.

Michelle Crack says she was traveling on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in August when she decided to visit the spa for a massage, The Sun reports. She says a doctor attempted to sell her a ‘special offer’ facial treatment, which she initially denied.

When he continued to push for it, however, she agreed to it because she felt “overwhelmed.” At the time, she was told it would cost $29.50, but she says she was charged $2950 without her knowledge.

She says that the paperwork was altered after the fact to include the higher charge.

In October, she posted about the incident on Facebook, where she explained, “I did sign several pieces of paperwork. I can assure you there was no point 00 after the 29 50 which I initialed.

It just read as one figure of 29 50, with nothing after this amount. Subsequently, I asked for copies of the documentation, only to discover the amount charged had been amended in the paperwork to include .00.”

When she discovered the full charge, Crack complained to the ship’s duty manager, who only offered to refund a portion of the charge, $590, The Sun reports.

Since then, however, Crack sent a letter of complaint to Royal Caribbean, who recently decided to refund her the full amount of money.

The Sun reports that Royal Caribbean told her, “We’re so sorry to learn of the confusion surrounding the pricing for your Medi-Spa Service.

Our company policy is to confirm the price verbally and twice in writing (on the consent form and receipt) prior to administering the service. We’re sorry to learn that this may not have happened.”

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UK’s Conservatives set for biggest win since 1987: YouGov model Britain’s Conservative in minutes to hit a day’s high of Party is on course to win its biggest $1.2948. majority in parliament since 1987 The main opposition at a Dec. 12 election, according to Labour Party is on track to secure a new poll, which would give Prime 211 seats, down from 262, according Minister Boris Johnson a mandate to the YouGov model. The Scottish to take the country out of the National Party (SNP) was on 43, the European Union.

Liberal Democrats on 13 and the

The model developed by Brexit Party was not expected to win pollsters YouGov that accurately any seats. predicted the 2017 election result, showed the Conservatives are set HEADING FOR BREXIT to win 359 seats out of 650, which would be their best result since The YouGov model Margaret Thatcher’s victory in 1987. crunched data from more than

Johnson has pledged to 100,000 interviews over seven days deliver Brexit by Jan. 31 if he wins along with demographics, specific after nearly four years of political constituency circumstances and crisis that has shocked allies of a national statistics to come up with country once considered one of the a projection. pillars of Western economic and It shows the election is now political stability.

Johnson’s to lose.

Since Britain voted to leave According to the model, the EU in a June 2016 referendum, the Conservatives would gain 47 Johnson and his predecessor Theresa seats: 44 from Labour, two from the May have both tried and failed to Lib Dems and the seat previously get deals to leave the 28-member held by the Speaker of parliament. bloc through parliament because Labour are not on course to win any they lacked a majority. new seats.

“Our first MRP model “Most seats changing projection for the 2019 election hands are ones that Labour won in suggests that this time round the 2017 that are now set to be taken Conservatives are set for a majority,” by the Conservatives,” YouGov said Anthony Wells, director of said. “What happens in these political and social research at constituencies is the most important YouGov, referring to its Multilevel dynamic in deciding whether Boris Regression and Post-stratification Johnson has a majority, and how (MRP) model. large it ends up being.”

“The swing to the The Brexit Party is hurting Conservative party is bigger in areas the Conservatives more than Labour, that voted to Leave in 2016, with while independents are finding it the bulk of the projected Tory gains difficult to pick up seats, according coming in the North and the urban to the model. It showed neither West Midlands, as well as former Johnson nor Foreign Secretary mining seats in the East Midlands,” Dominic Raab are in danger of said Wells. losing their seats.

The British pound, which Dominic Cummings, rose when rumors of the poll who is Johnson’s senior adviser, results circulated, shot up when cautioned before the YouGov results it was published, rising half a cent were released that a hung

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Louis Vuitton CEO Bernard Arnault could surpass Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates to become the world’s richest person

Louis Vuitton CEO Bernard Arnault Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm, in Callestick, Britain, November 27, 2019. parliament was still a real possibility.

“You will see many polls in the coming days. Some will say Boris will win,” he said. “Trust me, as someone who has worked on lots of campaigns, things are much tighter than they seem and there is a very real possibility of a hung parliament.”

The margins of error in the model put the Conservatives seat projection between 328 and 385, YouGov said, adding that there was still plenty of time for people to change their minds before Dec. 12 - the first Christmas election in nearly a century.

In late May 2017, just over a week before the June 8 election, YouGov’s model projected Theresa May would lose her majority, even though she had been ahead in most polls.

The model, developed

by Ben Lauderdale of the London School of Economics and Doug Rivers of Stanford University, was accurate: May did lose her majority, a failure that complicated Brexit and eventually destroyed her premiership.

Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates can clearly afford a lot of leather wallets from Louis Vuitton and little blue boxes from Tiffany. But the world’s two richest people could both soon find themselves worth less than the head of LVMH because of its takeover of Tiffany.

Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, is now worth nearly $108 billion, according to real time wealth rankings tracked by Forbes.

Arnault’s net worth jumped more than 1% Monday and nearly another 3% Tuesday along with LVMH’s stock following his company’s agreement to buy Tiffany for more than $16 billion. Arnault and his family own more than 47% of the French luxury goods giant.

The spike in LVMH shares puts Arnault just ahead of Microsoft co-founder Gates, who has a net worth of $107 billion, and trailing only Amazon CEO Bezos, who tops the Forbes list with a fortune of just over $110 billion.

Arnault is trailing Bezos and Gates by a wider margin according to Bloomberg, which has Arnault’s net worth estimated at $103 billion while Gates and Bezos are listed at about $110 billion. Bloomberg updates its tally only once a day at the end of the market close.

Arnault, Bezos and Gates are all comfortably ahead of other mega-billionaires as well.

According to Forbes, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett is worth $86 billion while Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a net worth of about $75 billion. Oracle’s Larry Ellison and Spanish retail magnate Amancio Ortega, the co-founder of Inditex, which owns the Zara fast fashion chain, are each worth just under $70 billion.

Seoul says North Korea has fired 2 short-range projectiles

North Korea on Thursday fired two shortrange projectiles, likely from a “super-large” multiple rocket launcher, South Korea’s military said, adding to tensions three days after the North said its troops conducted artillery drills near its disputed sea boundary with South Korea.

The recent North Korea activities could indicate it wants to show what would happen if Washington fails to meet a year-end deadline set by its leader, Kim Jong Un, for the U.S. to offer a new proposal in their stalemated nuclear talks.

Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that the projectiles were launched toward the North’s eastern waters from northeastern South Hamgyong province.

Maj. Gen. Jeon Dong Jin, a senior operations officer at the JCS, said the projectiles flew about 380 kilometers (235 miles) at a maximum altitude of 97 kilometers (60 miles). He said South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities were continuing to analyze the details.

“Our military expresses its strong regret over (the launches) and urges (North Korea) to immediately stop acts that escalate military tensions,” Jeon said in a televised briefing. He said the military is monitoring possible additional launches by North Korea.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the launches as a “serious challenge” to both Japan and the international community, even though the projectiles did not land inside Japanese

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, inspects a military unit on Changrin Islet in North Korea. territorial waters. month. That launcher is apparently the same system

He said his government will “do its utmost” to that South Korea’s military said was likely used in protect the lives and assets of Japanese people.

Thursday’s launches.

The reported launches were the 13th major Abe called the projectiles “ballistic missiles.” public weapons test by North Korea this year and the Some experts have said that projectiles fired from the first since it conducted what it called a test-firing of a “super-large” multiple rocket launcher are virtually new “super-large” multiple rocket launcher late last missiles or missile-class weapons.

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Net support for Trump impeachment grew steadily during U.S. congressional hearings, poll shows

Public support for impeaching President Donald Trump has tracked steadily higher over the past few weeks while a U.S. House of Representatives committee held a series of televised impeachment hearings, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday.

The latest poll, conducted on Monday and Tuesday, found that 47% of adults in the United States felt Trump “should be impeached,” while 40% said he should not.

The result, combined with Reuters/Ipsos polling over the past several weeks, showed that the number of Americans who want to impeach the president increasingly outnumbers those who do not.

Just before the hearings started on Nov. 13, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found that “net support” for impeachment, which is the difference between the number who support impeachment

and the number who oppose, was 3 percentage points.

That increased to 4 points after the first week of hearings, and then to 5 points as the second week of hearings started. The latest poll shows that net support for impeachment is now at 7 points.

The inquiry centers on a July 25 phone call in which Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden as well as a discredited conspiracy theory promoted by Trump that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Hunter Biden had worked for a Ukrainian energy company.

Democrats have accused Trump of abusing his power by withholding $391 million in security aid to put pressure on a vulnerable U.S. ally to interfere in an American election by digging up dirt on his domestic political opponents.

If articles of impeachment are approved by the Democratic-controlled House, the Senate, controlled by Trump’s fellow Republicans, would hold a trial on whether to convict Trump and remove him from office. Republicans have shown little inclination toward removing Trump, who is seeking reelection in 2020.

Trump denies wrongdoing and has dismissed the inquiry as a hoax or effort by Democrats to overturn the result of the 2016 election.

PARTY LINES Public opinion about impeachment remains split along party lines, with about eight in 10 Democrats supportive of impeaching Trump, and eight in 10 Republicans opposed.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that seven in 10 Republicans believed the House inquiry had not been conducted

fairly, and most Republicans opposed impeachment for anything short of outright lawbreaking by the president.

Four in 10 Republicans agreed that a president who uses his powers for financial gain should face an impeachment inquiry, while three in 10 said it would be justified for a president who obstructs justice or harms U.S. interests abroad.

Only two in 10 said an inquiry would be justified for a president who uses his powers for unfair political advantage over an opponent, as Trump is accused of doing.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted online, in English, throughout the United States. It gathered responses from 1,118 adults, including 528 Democrats, 394 Republicans and 111 independents. It has a credibility interval, a measure of precision, of 3 percentage points.

Cannabis sales in EU raise $13 billion for crime gangs

Europeans spent at least 11.6 billion euros ($12.7 billion) in 2017 on illegal cannabis purchases, confirming marijuana as the largest drugs market in the 28-country European Union, the bloc’s anti-drugs agency said on Tuesday.

In its annual report, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) said the EU’s overall narcotics market was worth at least 30 billion euros in 2017, up from 24 billion in 2013.

The global market for illicit drugs was estimated to be worth between $426 and $652 billion, the agency said, warning that its estimates about the EU market were conservative.

Illegal sales of herbal cannabis and its resin represented 39% of the EU’s drugs market, up from 38% in 2013, with revenues for criminal

organizations dwarfing those in legal markets.

Marijuana shops in California, the world’s largest legal market for cannabis, had revenues worth around $2.5 billion last year, industry data show.

Cannabis consumed in the EU is increasingly produced there.

Imported resin comes mostly from Morocco, while Albania is a key exporter of herbal cannabis, the report said, warning that prices and potency were growing.

Cocaine is the second most consumed illegal drug in the EU, with sales generating revenues of at least 9 billion euros in 2017, while the heroin market was worth more than 7 billion euros.

“The European drug market is

increasingly characterized by consumers having access to a wide variety of highpurity and high-potency products,” the report said.

This reflects high levels of output globally and within the EU, with cocaine production in South America and heroin manufacturing in Afghanistan estimated to be at historically high levels, the EU agency said.

Organized crime groups pocket vast revenues, fuelling violence and corruption, the report said.

Some proceeds also go to militant organizations, the report said, with research showing narcotics among major sources of income for groups like West Africa’s Boko Haram, Islamic State and Somalia’s al-Shabaab.

It also warned of increasingly

sophisticated laundering methods, including cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin remains the most popular virtual currency for criminals, but some EU states have detected a growing use of currencies guaranteeing greater anonymity, including monero and zcash, the report said.

It also reiterated moneylaundering risks posed by highdenomination banknotes, notably 200 and 500 euro notes, which are used by cash couriers to smuggle dirty money.

Because of concerns over crime, the 500 euro banknote is no longer being issued by the European Central Bank but remains legal tender, as cashloving countries like Germany prefer not to outlaw it.

Belgian boy on track to become world’s youngest university graduate

As he cradles his young puppy in his arms, Laurent Simons looks much like any other 9-year-old boy. Then he starts describing his work at a university in the Netherlands, developing a computer circuit that will replicate a part of the brain.

“What we are doing is placing neurons and making connections to see what the reaction is to medication in a part of the brain,” he says of the brainon-chip project, which combines the biomedical and electrical engineering fields.

With an IQ of 145, the Belgian boy wonder is on track to become the world’s youngest university graduate when he completes a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Eindhoven’s University of Technology next month.

“I’m planning to start my PhD and study a little medicine, but before that vacation,” he said of his post-

graduation plans, as 9-week-old puppy Sammy dozed in his mother Lydia’s arms.

After completing high school in roughly a year, Laurent - born in Belgium but now living in the Netherlands - started university and is set to finish the three-year bachelor’s program in just nine months.

“Every professor is really enthusiastic about having Laurent and for us it’s a unique situation of course because he’s the youngest student we’ve ever had,” said program director Sjoerd Hulshof.

“The speed of his mind - we cannot imagine what is happening in his head. He’s maybe three times smarter than the smartest student we’ve ever had.”

Currently the youngest person to obtain a college degree is American Michael Kearney, who achieved the feat

in June 1994 at the age of 10 years 4 months, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

When he’s not at the university, Laurent says he walks the dog, plays video games Minecraft and Fortnite or posts pictures on Instagram.

Inspired by Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla, he plans to research artificial organs, and ultimately develop an entire artificial body in his own laboratory. “My grandparents are heart patients,” he explained of the choice.

Offers are flooding in from universities around the world and Laurent’s parents are helping him weigh the options, with the U.S. west coast currently a favorite destination.

His father, Alexander, doesn’t dare predict Laurent’s future because he has smashed every expectation so far but stressed there was no hurry.

Laurent Simons

“What he’s doing now is playing with education, just playing around,” he said. “And that’s fine with us.”

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WORLD NEWS Cuba accuses US of violating Vienna Conventions

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez talks during an interview with The Associated Press, in New York

Cuba’s foreign minister on Tuesday accused the United States of violating the Vienna Convention and the deal re-establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Soon after, the United States announced a new sanction on Cuba meant to cut off the island’s supply of petroleum from Venezuela.

In two tweets, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said unspecified “illegal actions” by the U.S. Embassy in Havana violated both the international codes of conduct for diplomats and the agreement to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana in 2015.

“Illegal actions by #US embassy in #Cuba are interference in the internal affairs of the country and are intended to attack our constitutional order,” Rodríguez tweeted. “They violate the Vienna Convention, the agreement for the re-establishment of relations and Cuban and US laws.”

The U.S. Treasury said it was designating the Cuban company Corporacion Panamericana S.A. as a violator of American sanctions on Venezuela. Such designations make it difficult for companies like Panamericana to do business even outside the United States due to third parties’ fears of repercussions for dealing with a sanctioned entity.

The Treasury Department said that after the U.S. sanctioned the state-owned oil importer Cubametales, Cuba moved employees and contracts over to Panamericana, which was not yet sanctioned.

In one example that occurred over the summer, Cuba shifted its dealings with a North African oil provider from Cubametales to Corporacion Panamericana, the Treasury Department said.

A Cubametales official who also worked in a similar position at Corporacion Panamericana negotiated a deal to buy gasoline from a European company, the Treasury statement said.

The announcement comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Cuba over Washington’s steadily increasing pressure on the communist government.

K-pop star Koo Hara left ‘pessimistic’ note, say police

K-pop singer Koo Hara left a “pessimistic” note, police said on Monday, a day after the former member of top South Korean girl group Kara was found dead.

“A handwritten note that was pessimistic about her life was found on a living room table,” Lee Yong-pyo, commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, told reporters.

Fans mourning Koo’s death flocked to her funeral home on Monday, while her colleagues canceled their schedules and relayed condolences.

Koo, 28, was discovered at her home in southern Seoul by her maid at around 6 p.m. (0900 GMT) on Sunday, Lee said.

Better known as Hara in other parts of Asia, Koo had spoken out against cyber bullying.

In June, a month after she was found unconscious at her home and hospitalized, she said on social media that it was difficult to fight depression and vowed to respond sternly to malicious online comment.

“It is so sad that she had to suffer from vicious, inhumane comments at such a young age just because she was a celebrity,” 20-year-old student Kim Nam-gun told Reuters, one of about two dozen fans who gathered at the funeral home.

Koo debuted with five-member band Kara in 2008. They helped fan the global K-pop wave, building large fan bases in Japan, China and other countries.

After her deal with a South Korean management agency was terminated, Koo launched a solo career in Japan and held a concert there this month.

Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid

Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world’s richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.

Ending weeks of speculation, the 77-year-old former Republican announced his candidacy Sunday in a written statement posted on a campaign website describing himself as uniquely positioned to defeat President Donald Trump. He will quickly follow with a massive advertising campaign blanketing airways in key primary states across the U.S.

“I’m running for president to defeat Donald Trump and rebuild America,” Bloomberg wrote.

“We cannot afford four more years of President Trump’s reckless and unethical actions,” he continued. “He represents an Former New York City Mayor Michael existential threat to our country Bloomberg speaks at a news conference at and our values. If he wins another a gun control advocacy event in Las Vegas term in office, we may never vowed to spend at least $150 million recover from the damage.”

Bloomberg’s entrance comes just 10 of his fortune on various pieces of weeks before primary voting begins, a 2020 campaign, including more an unorthodox move that reflects than $100 million for internet anxiety within the Democratic ads attacking Trump, between $15 Party about the strength of its million and $20 million on a voter registration drive largely targeting current candidates.

As a centrist with deep minority voters, and more than ties to Wall Street, Bloomberg is $30 million on an initial round of expected to struggle among the television ads.

He did not say how much party’s energized progressive base.

He became a Democrat only last he would be willing to spend overall year. Yet his tremendous resources on his presidential ambitions, but and moderate profile could be senior adviser Howard Wolfson did: appealing in a primary contest that “Whatever it takes to defeat Donald has become, above all, a quest to Trump.”

Wolfson also said that find the person best-positioned to deny Trump a second term next Bloomberg would not accept a single political donation for his November.

Forbes ranked Bloomberg campaign or take a salary should as the 11th-richest person in the he become president.

Bloomberg does not world last year with a net worth of roughly $50 billion. Trump, by speak in his announcement video, contrast, was ranked 259th with a which casts him as a successful net worth of just over $3 billion. businessman who came from His businesses — among them humble roots and ultimately “put are financial data services and his money where his heart is” to news services in various formats — effect change on the top policy employ more than 19,000 people issues of the day — gun violence, in 69 countries. They are also climate change, immigration and certain to raise ethical questions equality, among them.

Bloomberg has devoted about how his news-oriented businesses will cover the campaign tens of millions of dollars to pursue and financial conflicts of interest his policy priorities in recent years, producing measurable progress in for a possible presidency.

Already, Bloomberg has cities and states across America. He

has helped shutter 282 coal plants in the United States and organized a coalition of American cities on track to cut 75 million metric tons of carbon emissions by 2025.

But he is far from a leftwing ideologue.

Bloomberg has declined to embrace Medicare for All as a health care prescription or the “Green New Deal” to combat climate change, favoring a more pragmatic approach.

Still, he has endeared himself to many of the nation’s mayors, having made huge investments to help train local officials and encouraging them to take action on climate, guns and immigration in particular.

He angered many minority voters during his 12 years in the New York City mayor’s office for embracing and defending the controversial “stopand-frisk” police strategy, despite its disproportionate impact on people of color. Facing an AfricanAmerican congregation this month in Brooklyn, Bloomberg apologized and acknowledged it often led to the detention of blacks and Latinos.

The apology was received skeptically by many prominent activists who noted that it was made as he was taking steps to enter the race.

The campaign will be headquartered in Manhattan and managed by longtime adviser Kevin Sheekey. Wolfson will also play a senior role.

Bloomberg’s team did not establish a super PAC before launching the campaign, preferring to run the primary campaign and a simultaneous set of general election-focused moves like the anti-Trump internet ads and voter registration drive out of the same office.

The path ahead may be decidedly uphill and unfamiliar.

Bloomberg plans to bypass the first four states on the primary calendar — Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina — and focus instead on the crush of states that vote on Super Tuesday and beyond. It’s a strategy that acknowledges the limitations of entering the race at this late stage and the opportunities afforded by his vast personal wealth.

Former UK PM Blair says Britain is a mess

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Monday that Britain was in a mess, warning that neither his own Labour Party nor Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives deserved to win a Dec. 12 election.

Below are excerpts from his speech at the Reuters Newsmaker event:

“Britain is home to a unique political experiment. We are testing – hopefully not to destruction – whether it is possible for a major developed nation to turn its politics into chaos and survive without serious economic and social damage to its essential fabric.

“Populism of all sorts is rampant world-wide. My Institute has outlined the causes elsewhere.

But in most cases the populism is focused on a Leader. Leaders are transient. In Britain our populism focused on a policy – Brexit – which may be permanent.

“In June 2016, we were a reasonably successful and influential power, our economy the fastest growing in the G7, London possibly the premier financial centre of the globe, our technology sector the strongest in Europe, our society riven with inequalities and unacceptable levels of poverty due to austerity post the financial crisis; but nonetheless a country able to ease itself out of austerity and repair its social cohesion should it choose to.

“Fast forward to today and we’re a mess. The buoyancy of the world economy has kept us going up to now, but should that falter, we will be in deep trouble.

“Our politics is utterly dysfunctional... If Brexit is blocked in Parliament, the way to unblock it is to go back to the people who originally mandated it. It is a specific issue and should be decided specifically.

“The truth is: the public

aren’t convinced either main party deserve to win this election outright.

“They’re peddling two sets of fantasies; and both, as majority governments, pose a risk it would be unwise for the country to take.

“I have spoken to many people in Europe over the past few weeks. Not a single person believes that there is any prospect of Britain reaching agreement with Europe on this (Conservative Party) timeline, if its position is divergence on rule making.

“On the contrary, they assert that Europe would be vigilant to ensure there was no ‘unfair competition’, particularly around tax and regulation.

“No Deal Brexit is not off the table. It is slap bang in the middle of it and if they mean their manifesto commitment to no extension past 2020, it is the probable outcome.

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Thousands rally in support of embattled Israeli leader

Thousands of people rallied in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday in what was intended to be a show of strength for the Israeli leader as he battles a corruption indictment and a possible rebellion within his own party.

While the demonstration has no impact on the legal charges, a strong turnout could give Netanyahu a boost in terms of public opinion and against potential rivals in his Likud party as the country appears to be heading toward new elections. Netanyahu has claimed that he is the victim of an attempted “coup” by overzealous police investigators and prosecutors.

As the protest got underway in central Tel Aviv, a crowd of roughly 5,000 people rallied for Netanyahu, hoisting Israeli flags and posters that accused prosecutors of “blackmail” and “threats.” In a possible sign of trouble for Netanyahu, most of Likud’s senior officials skipped the event.

Netanyahu ally Micky Zohar, one of the few Likud officials to attend, took to the stage to criticize the country’s legal system.

He said the goal of the demonstration was not to “attack” the legal system, drawing boos from the crowd. “We can’t replace the system, but we can change it,” he said.

Culture Minister Miri Regev, another Netanyahu backer, said the protest aimed to “convey a message that the rule of law isn’t above the law.”

With Israel facing a potential third election in less than a year, Netanyahu is seeking to put down any potential rebellion in Likud by rallying

Israeli Prime Minister supporters cheerduring a support rally in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. his hard-line base of nationalist and religious voters.

Despite calls for his resignation, Netanyahu seems determined to cling to power and fight the charges from the prime minister’s office.

Only one top official, Gideon Saar, is openly challenging the prime minister, but the silence of others is raising speculation that Netanyahu’s support could be cracking.

The prime minister has been lashing out at police and prosecutors since Israel’s attorney general last Thursday indicted Netanyahu on fraud, breach of trust and bribery charges.

His backers have already staged small demonstrations supporting him, but Tuesday night’s event appeared to

be aimed at stifling dissent in the party’s ranks.

Netanyahu himself was not expected to attend the event, which will include representatives of fringe rightwing groups.

Speaking at a conference Tuesday, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, who was appointed by Netanyahu, appeared to take aim at the prime minister’s attacks on the legal system.

The fact that prosecutors “are traveling with security guards just because they fulfilled their duties is unacceptable,” he said. Without mentioning Netanyahu, the attorney general called it “outrageous” that there have been “threats” and “baseless

slander” directed at law enforcement following the indictment last week.

Yohanan Plesner, president of the non-partisan Israel Democracy Institute think tank, said Netanyahu was appealing to his political partners at the expense of undermining public trust in the state, something he called “a dangerous and reckless strategy.”

“Since the prime minister became a defendant he is in a serious situation of conflict of interests. He cannot both oversee and be in charge of law enforcement institutions and confront them as a belligerent defendant,” he said.

Israel’s political system has been in limbo for the past year after inconclusive elections in April and September. With neither Netanyahu nor his main rival, former military chief Benny Gantz, able to secure a parliamentary majority, the country seems to be barreling toward its third election in under 12 months.

Most observers believe a unity government between their parties, which together control a comfortable majority, is the best way out of the crisis. But Gantz and his partners have ruled out a power-sharing rotation with an indicted prime minister, urging Likud to choose a different leader.

The indictment marks the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister has been charged with a crime. Unlike mayors or regular ministers, the prime minister is not required by Israeli law to resign if indicted and Netanyahu is steadfastly vowing to remain in office.

The only practical way to unseat him appears to be from within.

Melania Trump defends rights of Baltimore teens to boo her

Melania Trump on Tuesday defended the rights of teenagers who booed her when she addressed them in Baltimore, a city her husband, President Donald Trump, has disparaged as “rat and rodent infested.”

She traveled there to urge hundreds of middle and high school students to avoid misusing drugs, saying that would make it harder for them to achieve their life’s goals. But her remarks drew a mix of boos and cheers, and the audience remained noisy throughout her five-minute address.

It is highly unusual for a first lady to be booed at a public appearance.

Mrs. Trump released a statement hours after she had returned to the White House, defending the principle of freedom of expression while reaffirming her commitment to the issue that drew her to Baltimore.

“We live in a democracy and everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the fact is we have a serious crisis in our country and I remain committed to

educating children on the dangers and deadly consequences of drug abuse,” Mrs. Trump said.

The first lady has been using her prominence to spotlight programs she thinks can help young people, whether it’s to teach them to be positive online or to avoid drug misuse and addiction.

She went to Maryland to address the Baltimore Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness, appearing on behalf of her “Be Best” youth campaign, which includes a focus on the U.S. epidemic of opioid misuse.

Students simultaneously booed and cheered her introduction.

When the audience remained rowdy after she began to speak, she interrupted her remarks to say, “Hello, everyone,” before continuing.

The first lady said she wants to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and help educate young people about living drug free.

“I am in this fight with you, and I am fighting for you,” she said, and

urged anyone struggling with addiction to ask someone for help.

“I know each one of you has hopes and dreams for the future, whether it is college, joining the military, or playing a sport. Your future will be determined by the choices you make,” Mrs. Trump said. “Using drugs will only slow you down and prevent you from achieving those goals.”

President Trump has had a difficult relationship with Baltimore.

In July, Trump labeled the city a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess,” saying no human would want to live there.

The president also criticized U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Democrat who represented parts of the city in Congress for decades. At the time of his death in October, Cummings was a central player in multiple House investigations of Trump and his administration.

Trump refused to cooperate with the congressional inquiries.

He was met with protests

First lady Melania Trump speaks at the B’More Youth Summit, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at UMBC in Baltimore in September, including by a giant inflatable rat, when he went to Baltimore to address a meeting of House Republicans.

The youth summit is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and actor Mark Wahlberg’s youth foundation.

Hong Kong’s Lam appeals for calm but offers no concessions after election drubbing

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam renewed her appeals for peace in the Chinese-ruled city on Tuesday but failed to offer any concessions to anti-government protesters despite a resounding victory for pro-democracy parties in local elections.

Appearing tired and drawn, Lam spoke a day after results showed democratic candidates secured almost 90% of 452 district council seats in Sunday’s elections, which were widely seen as a barometer of the opposition to the Beijing-backed politician following months of unrest.

China, which has blamed foreign forces for fomenting unrest, has not directly commented on the results, and news outlets in its tightly controlled media largely avoided detailed reporting of how Hong Kongers voted.

On Tuesday, top diplomat

Yang Jiechi condemned the passing of U.S. legislation supporting protesters, saying China had “expressed our severe position to the American side,” according to state news agency Xinhua.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was in the “final throes” of trying reach a trade deal with China, but at the same time Washington stood with protesters in Hong Kong where it wanted to see democracy.

On Monday, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry summoned U.S. Ambassador Terry Branstad to protest the U.S. legislation - the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act - which it said amounted to interference in an internal Chinese matter.

Lam acknowledged that voters in the city wanted to express their views on many issues, including “deficiencies

in governance”. She thanked people for voting peacefully and hoped the calm weekend was a signal that residents want an end to unrest that has convulsed the city for six months.

“Everybody wants to go back to their normal life and this requires the concerted efforts of every one of us,” Lam said during her weekly address at the government’s headquarters.

“So, as I have said repeatedly, resorting to violence will not give us that way forward. So please, please help us to maintain the relative calm and peace...and provide a good basis for Hong Kong to move forward.”

The international financial center - a business and trade gateway for China - has been rocked by often violent anti-government unrest that has plunged it into its biggest political crisis in decades and poses the greatest

Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam speaks to the media in a weekly news briefing after local elections in Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2019. internal challenge yet faced by China’s President Xi Jinping.

The Chinese leadership has set up a crisis command center on the mainland side of the border with Hong Kong island, people familiar with the matter said.

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TECHNOLOGY ‘Unfit’ Uber loses London license over safety failures

The Uber logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken November 25, 2019.

Uber (UBER.N) was stripped of its license to carry paying passengers in London on Monday for the second time in just over two years, pending an appeal, over a “pattern of failures” on safety and security.

Unauthorized drivers were able to upload their photos to others’ accounts so that, on at least 14,000 trips, a driver other than the advertised one picked up passengers, the regulator Transport for London (TfL) said.

The ride-hailing firm immediately said it would appeal. The process is likely to include court action and could drag on for months, allowing Uber’s roughly 45,000 drivers in London, one of its most important markets, to keep taking rides despite its license expiring on Monday.

TfL said it had “identified a pattern of failures by the company including several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk”, and that some journeys had been uninsured.

“TfL does not have confidence that similar issues will not reoccur in the future, which has led it to conclude that the company is not fit and proper at this time.”

Uber, whose app-based ordering and demandsensitive pricing have disrupted operators in many cities worldwide including drivers of London’s “black cabs”, said its systems were robust and that it would also introduce a new facial matching process.

“Over the last two years we have fundamentally changed how we operate in London,” tweeted CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who took over weeks before Uber first lost its London license in 2017.

“We have come very far — and we will keep going, for the millions of drivers and riders who rely on us.”

Uber’s shares fell by nearly 4% at the open in New York before largely recovering.

The Silicon Valley company has run into regulatory barriers and a backlash in several markets, forcing it to withdraw completely from places such as Copenhagen and Hungary.

In London, black cab drivers who see Uber as a threat to their hard-won livelihoods have blocked streets in protest, arguing they are being unfairly undercut by an inferior service.

LONG-RUNNING BATTLE

The more than 22,000 “cabbies” are required to memorize the thousands of streets and landmarks within a six-mile radius of central London and pass a legendary test known as ‘The Knowledge’ in order to be licensed to pick up passengers on the street.

A requirement since 1865, the process can be costly and takes on average three to four years to complete.

Drivers for Uber and others such as Kapten and Bolt, helped nowadays by satellite navigation apps, face no such stipulation.

Despite the criticism it has faced, Uber is popular among many people for its convenient, costeffective model.

“Obviously it’s going to be a big blow for a lot of people who find Uber so much more efficient and cheaper than taxis,” said Londoner Rodney Brody.

But the company and TfL have been at odds since the authority rejected a renewal request in 2017, faulting Uber’s approach to reporting serious criminal offences and driver background checks, before a judge granted a probationary 15-month license in 2018.

Ban on flavored vapes could lead to loss of 150,000 jobs, $8.4 billion sales hit

A potential U.S. ban on e-cigarette flavors could result in a loss of more than 150,000 jobs and a direct sales hit of $8.4 billion, according to a report released on Friday by a vaping industry trade group.

Two months ago President Donald Trump’s administration announced a sweeping plan to ban all e-cigarette and vaping flavors except tobacco, but a final decision has not been made.

Trump is set to meet with a range of groups including industry representatives on Friday to discuss tightening of e-cigarette regulations.

Proponents of the ban have pointed to a dramatic rise in youths vaping, drawn by sweet flavors, and a surge in serious vaping-related illnesses.

More than 27.5% of American high school students use e-cigarettes, up from 20.7% in 2018, according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

E-cigarette companies have, however, opposed the ban, saying their products are not for children

A man uses a vape as he walks on Broadway in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2019. and that it would hit several jobs the industry has created.

If a ban on flavored vapes goes through, the majority of 13,480 independent vapor shops in the country would have to close, said the report by economist John Dunham & Associates, which was prepared for Vapor Technology Association (VTA).

Nearly 92% of vaping flavors in the independent distribution chain are those other than tobacco, said the report, adding the ban could also cost $22.4 billion in lost economic activity.

The VTA, with over a thousand members, represents e-cigarette makers, as well as retailers and distributors.

Amazon files lawsuit contesting Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud contract to Microsoft

Amazon.com Inc filed a lawsuit in a federal U.S. court on Friday contesting the U.S. Defense Department’s decision last month to award a Pentagon cloud computing contract worth up to $10 billion to rival bidder Microsoft Corp.

The complaint and supplemental motion for discovery were filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims under seal, according to a spokesman for Amazon Web Services, a division of the online retail giant founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

The company did not explain the basis for its complaint.

The filings contain “proprietary information, trade secrets, and confidential financial information” that could “cause either party severe competitive harm,” Amazon said in a court document seeking a protective order.

“The record in this bid protest likely will contain similarly

The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics centre in Boves, France, November 5, 2019. sensitive information,” it said.

Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper rejected any suggestion of bias in the Pentagon’s decision to award Microsoft the contract after Amazon announced plans to challenge it.

“We believe the facts will show they (DoD) ran a detailed, thorough and fair process in determining the needs of the warfighter were best met by Microsoft,” Microsoft said in an emailed statement.

Amazon had been

considered a favorite for the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure Cloud (JEDI) contract, part of a broader digital modernization project at the Pentagon, before software developer Microsoft emerged as the surprise winner.

Amazon has previously said that politics got in the way of a fair bidding process. Bezos, the chief executive officer of Amazon and owner of the Washington Post, has been an outspoken critic of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Apple starts construction of new $1 billion campus in Texas

Euro zone economy continues steady growth in third quarter

The financial district with the headquarters of Germany’s largest business bank, Deutsche Bank (C), is photographed on early evening in Frankfurt, Germany, January 29, 2019.

The euro zone economy continued to grow at a modest pace in the July-September period as expected, data from the EU statistics office showed on Thursday, as Germany narrowly escaped a technical recession and The Apple Inc. logo is seen hanging at the Apple store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, U.S., October 16, 2019. other big economies expanded.

The European Union’s statistics office Eurostat

The company also said gross domestic product in the 19 countries sharing

Apple Inc said on big plants — big, big, big.”

Wednesday it had started The new $1 billion, continues its expansion in Boulder, the euro increased 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the third construction of a new campus in 3-million-square-foot campus will Culver City, New York, Pittsburgh, quarter for a 1.2% year-on-year gain.

Austin, Texas, beside its existing initially house 5,000 employees, San Diego and Seattle, it said in a The quarterly expansion was in line with a facility where it makes the new with the capacity to grow to 15,000, statement.

Eurostat preliminary flash estimate earlier this month Apple said it is also and market expectations, although the previous yearMacBook Pro laptops. and is expected to open in 2022,

Apple Chief Executive Apple said. preparing to ship the new Mac Pro on-year figure was 1.1%.

Officer Tim Cook is set to give a tour Austin is one of the desktop computers to customers, Germany, the euro zone’s biggest economy, of the Texas factory to U.S. President fastest-growing U.S. cities, with at a production facility just a short grew 0.1% in the third quarter after a -0.2% contraction Donald Trump later on Wednesday. a population of about 1 million, distance away from Austin, starting in the previous three months, so avoiding a technical

The company has come and is home to the University of in December. recession. under fire from Trump because it Texas and other tech companies, The new Mac Pro desktop France, the second biggest economy grew by makes most of its products in China. including Dell Technologies Inc in became a political flashpoint earlier 0.3% in the third quarter against the previous three this year when the Wall Street months and the third biggest Italy expanded 0.1%.

But Cook and Trump have developed nearby Round Rock, Texas. a good relationship. In 2017, Trump Apple currently employs about Journal reported that Apple was Spain and the Netherlands, the fourth and fifth biggest moving production to China. said Cook had “promised me three 7,000 employees in Austin. economies of the bloc, each grew by 0.4%.

Nissan recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles over braking system defect

Japan’s Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) has said it is recalling 394,025 cars in the United States over a braking system defect, causing concerns that a brake fluid leak could potentially lead to a fire.

The leak into internal circuit boards will trigger a warning to drivers, which if ignored may lead to a fire in “rare instances,” Nissan said in a filing dated Nov. 8 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under recall number 18V-601.

“... if the warning is ignored and the vehicle continues to be

operated in this condition, the brake fluid leak may potentially create an electrical short in the actuator circuit, which in rare instances, may lead to a fire,” the Japanese automaker said.

The recall, which was reported on Friday by U.S. media, includes Maxima sedans from 2016 through 2018, Infiniti QX60 luxury crossovers from 2017 to 2019, Murano SUVs from 2015 to 2018 and Pathfinder SUVs from 2017 to 2019, the filing showed.

The document does not mention whether the brake system defect actually caused any fires or

injuries.

The company also reportedly said that it was working to fix the issue and that owners of the affected cars will be notified starting early next month.

“Once the remedy is available, owners will receive a final notification letter asking them to bring their vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer or INFINITI retailer to have the remedy work completed at no cost for parts or labor,” it told NPR in an emailed statement.

The development comes less than two months after NHTSA

opened a preliminary investigation into 553,000 Nissan Rogue sport utility vehicles after reports of their automatic emergency braking systems engaging without warning or an obstruction.

Improper inspections of brakes, steering wheels, speed measurements and vehicle stability had also caused the company to issue a recall of several thousand vehicles in Japan late last year.

In September, the company recalled 1.3 million vehicles to fix a problem with its backup camera displays.

Target lifts profit goal on expected holiday boost, shares surge

Target Corp (TGT.N) raised its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday, signaling a strong holiday season as the retailer benefits from its investments in same-day delivery services and store revamps, sending its shares up 9%.

The big-box retailer’s betterthan-expected quarterly results and forecast also helped allay fears about the health of the U.S. consumer that were spurred by outlook cuts by a handful of retailers on Tuesday.

The company has posted strong sales growth in the past few years, winning over customers by speeding up delivery through same-day services such as drive-up, click-and-collect and Shipt.

Target’s investments in its same-day delivery services accounted for 80% of its digital comparable sales growth, which surged 31% in the third quarter. Its store traffic was up 3.1%.

“Target is taking share in the discretionary side of its assortment, feasting on the department store and

specialty channel, while also having superior consumables prices to Amazon,” J.P. Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers said.

Overall same-store sales rose 4.5%, beating expectations of a 3.6% increase. For the holiday quarter, Target expects comparable sales growth of 3% to 4%, in line with expectations.

Target and other major retailers have been offering deals earlier than usual and sharpening focus on faster delivery in preparation for the crucial holiday shopping season, which has six fewer days this year.

Bigger rival Walmart Inc (WMT.N) last week posted strong thirdquarter earnings and raised its full-year forecast on expectations of a strong holiday quarter.

Target said it now expects fullyear adjusted profit of $6.25 to $6.45 per share, up from its prior range of $5.90 to $6.20 per share.

Excluding certain items, Target earned $1.36 cents per share in the quarter ended Nov. 2, beating

A sign for a Target store is seen in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, February 10, 2015. expectations of $1.19, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.

Total revenue rose about 5% to $18.67 billion, also beating estimates.

“Target continues to operate in rarified air, with Q3 results outstanding

across the board,” Moody’s retail analyst Charlie O’Shea said.

Target shares, which have gained nearly 70% this year, were trading at $120.40 on track to open at a record high.

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BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE

New positions for BCCM (Butterfield Concrete & Construction Materials) Coral Quarry Four (4) Truck drivers

Delivering raw/building materials Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.

Must have clean drivers licence and Police Record with have at least ten years’ experience.

Butterfield Gold One (1) Gardener Looking for an experienced gardener to plant and maintain the owner’s grounds.

Weeding and spraying plants Salary: $400.00 per week One (1) Domestic worker General cleaning the Town Center mall windows and offices Wages: $6.50 per hour

From $12.00 per hour according to experience

One (1) Driver/Pump Operator Concrete Pump Operators use pumps to pour ready-mix concrete on construction sites.

Maintaining tools and truck Driving trucks Assembling concrete pumps Collaborating with other workers Workers need to demonstrate stamina Physical strength Good driving skills Those interested in a Concrete Pump Operators should make display of a high school diploma or the equivalent in their resumes.

Must have clean drivers licence and Police Record with have at least ten years’ experience with Pump Equipment.

From $15.00 per hour

South Dock Road Providenciales

Budget Rent a Car One (1) Labourer

Cleaning vehicles

Pickup and drop off guest to airport

Must be able to read and speak English well.

Must have a clean drivers licence.

Wages $6.50 per hour Town Centre, 23 Parade Ave, Providenciales All above positions are currently held by Work permit Holders Submit applications to by December 10, 2019 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211 Labour Commissioner, Labour Department Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Requirements:

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

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

SENIOR TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER The Engineer will provide leadership and technical support to manage general operations, maintenance, and capital projects for Amanyara property.

Main duties: •Maintain health, safety and environment standards •Establish maintenance and safety procedures whilst also ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

•Articulate, along with other leaders, a clear strategy for Amanyara that aligns with •Company policies - ensuring that all employees plan work and capital projects are aligned with objectives.

•Engage diagnostic processes for the continuous assessment of Amanyara’s technical infrastructure, including the Villas and Guest Pavilions system.

•Establish, along with other leaders, a strategic plan for testing, analyzing and record keeping for; (Will be known as ALL SYSTEMS.) Infrastructure maintenance, Water treatment, Power systems, Data & TV, Pool management regime, Fire Detection, Hydrants and Ansul, Planned Maintenance on Guest Pavilions, Public areas, Back of House, and Ancillary buildings •Develop and implement innovating engineering solutions which support Amanyara’s long term business strategies and operational objectives.

•Perform conceptual engineering analysis, including risk analysis, budget development and scheduling, to inform critical business decisions on time, costs, and constraints.

•Introduce and implement standards and protocols to improve safety, efficiency and reliability of Amanyara, ensuring ongoing assessments of the electrical system, evaluating equipment performance and property’s load balancing; identifying and approving recommendations to improve system performance; and overseeing the implementation of system changes.

•Issue work orders, with ALL SYSTEMS should be monitored, tracked and closed with a sign off process.

•Cultivate a culture of work place safety, personal commitment to industry standards and willingness to comply with workplace policies.

•Lead or support root cause analyses improvement processes, equipment testing, and troubleshooting, ensuring appropriate modifications to ALL SYSTEMS and documentation of the same.

•Act as lead or be involved with all aspects of the project cycle – assisting with modifications, reviewing drawings and vendor documentation to ensure conformity with specifications, coordinating projects with department leaders, assisting with scope development, preparing cost estimates, monitoring budget expenditure and providing variance reporting, and inspecting of agreed projects.

The Engineer will have a Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program or equivalent, and/or a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in engineering at an industrial facility. He/she will be committed to safety and safety management and will be knowledgeable of codes, procedures, and materials for the construction, maintenance, and procurement for Amanyara systems. The Engineer will have strong technical and analytical skills, will be proficient in general engineering processes including but not limited to, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, project management, drawing development and control and management.

Salary based on experience: $4000-$4800 per month, plus service charge VILLA ENGINEERING ASSISTANT MANAGER To lead the Villa assignments of the various skill sets, and support the Engineering Department under the direction of the Villa Engineering Director, and Director of Facilities.

Main duties: •Villa Engineering Assistant Manager is expected to have practical knowledge of supervising all trade, Electrical, Mechanical, Carpentry, Masonry, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Air-condition, HVAC, Pool, Pond, and kitchen Technician.

•To have the ability to inspect their work, and protect staff, guest, and property from any noncompliance to prevent harm, and danger.

•To ensure compliance with all safety policy and procedures associated to each trade, and ensure compliance with all EHS requirements.

•Preventive maintenance procedures and routines and record keeping to be a priority.

Support quality, innovation and technical competence put forward by team leaders, and the Villa Engineering Director, Senior Technical Service Manager, and the Director of Facilities.

•Issuing work orders with assignments, which are to be monitored, tracked and closed with a sign off process in a data base to be established. Cultivating a culture of work place safety, personal commitment to industry standards and willingness to comply with workplace policies.

•Controlling costs and ensuring that projects are efficiently controlled via report cost, tracking expenses by proper time keeping, material assignment, and record keeping.

Completing financial and work planning forecasts and ensuring accuracy in the completion of purchase requisitions.

•To support day to day operation by overseeing the planned maintenance regimes to minimize breakdowns, forced outages, and guest inconveniences.

•To proactively manage the Villa team and to communicate clearly and fairly with the team. To actively supervise, encourage, train and discipline the team.

•To participate in taking monthly electrical, gas, water, diesel, petrol, and meter readings plus monthly reports.

•To carry out planned maintenance to all kitchens and back of house equipment and maintenance check list to all HVAC systems in the Villas.

•To ensure the fire detection and suppression systems of all Villa’s is kept in working order and certified as per code.

•To supervise, monitor and maintain all lift stations and waste water systems.

•To take responsibility for all event set ups at the resort & villa’s.

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Requirements: •An ASc. Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a diploma of the same from a reputable trade school with relevant experience.

•3-5 years supervisory experience in a property Maintenance/Engineering Department, Experience in utility environments.

Physical Demands: In the execution of the duties described exposure is possible to electrocution, moving parts, lifting heavy weights, working at heights from ladders, unsanitary waste, noxious gases, burns, noise, heat, cold, inclement weather and caustic chemicals utilizing available safety equipment.

Salary based on experience: $4500-$5000 per month, plus service charge GUEST ASSISTANT • Manages all requests prior to guests’ arrival and prepares registration documents and itineraries; taking into consideration guest history, profiles, traces.

• Manages guest arrival process; ensures selected Managers are informed of guest arrival, conducts a warm “Aman” greeting to all guests upon arrival, taking them on a tour of Amanyara and conducting the arrival procedure in their Guest Pavilion.

• Records all guest information throughout their stay in Opera, particularly making note of special requests, likes and dislikes, special dates (birthday, anniversary, etc.) and any issues that have arisen.

• Represents, promotes and upsells Amanyara and Aman Resorts philosophy of service excellence at all times.

• Arranges guest activities both on-site and off-site, including restaurant reservations and takes ownership of any other guest requests, needs or concerns.

• Act as coordinator and facilitator of correspondence between the guest and Amanyara. Ensures consistent and constant communication between all departments. This covers all guest movements, activities and issues.

• Manages guest departure process; prepares final settlement, ensures selected Managers are informed of guest departure and coordinates transfers with Bellmen.

Requirements: •At least a vocational diploma in any hospitality-related field or at least 2 years’ experience in a luxury resort.

•Proficient command (oral and written) of English, additional language an advantage •Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, and remain calm, courteous and professional at all times.

Salary: $8.00 per hour, plus service charge BELLMAN •Act as a constant presence at the front of the Entrance Pavilion, greeting all guests with a warm smile and welcome.

•Keep the front of house area clean and tidy at all times, ensuring the entrance roundabout is swept, the Bellstand doors closed and the whole area is clear of clutter.

•Ensure the interior and exterior of the Amanyara vehicles and Front Office golf carts are immaculate at all times. Vehicles must always be stocked with welcome amenities.

•Provide a professional driving service to guests with safety and comfort being priority.

•Ensure each transfer contributes to the overall guest experience at Amanyara by providing a knowledgeable, cheerful and helpful service •Provide a prompt and courteous pick up service for guest luggage when they depart the resort •Provide transport for guests around the resort in the golf carts. Guest safety and prompt, personal and friendly service are paramount.

•Follow the direction of the Guest Assistants and Managers for transfers, delivery of messages and running errands •Ensure the Bellstand is well stocked with supplies: mineral water and prepared face towels in the fridge, towel trays, car cleaning supplies, broom, umbrellas •Valet park guest vehicles, ensuring they are properly tagged and keys hung on the key board •Ensure all luggage is labeled at the airport or when being placed in storage Requirements: •Certified TCI Driver’s license •Knowledge of TCI public road safety •Knowledge about the Turks and Caicos Islands •At least 2-3 years of experience in a luxury resort •Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality •Computer literate •Proficiency in English Salary: $9.00 per hour, plus service charge PURCHASING CLERK • Is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of the Purchasing Office.

• Negotiates purchase agreements and secures at least two quotations for all items, especially high-cost items. Exceptions may apply for urgent purchases and for branded and customized products.

• Controls purchasing procedures and ensures timely delivery.

• Prioritizes the purchasing efforts, reviews agreements, searches for new suppliers, recommends change of products, secures samples of new items, and checks background of new suppliers including their performance track record. With the exception of suppliers located outside of the United States or TCI selected by HOD • Initiates and co-signs all purchase orders.

• Keeps a log of Purchase Orders current.

• Is responsible for all matters related to the maintenance and communication of delivery schedules assigned to the purchasing driver.

• Keep all records pertaining to the department properly filed.

• Coordinates and communicates with all departments in purchasing matters.

Requirements: •At minimum, a High School diploma and at least 2 years’ experience in purchasing.

•Proficient in English •Computer literate Salary: $1700.00 per month, plus service charge SECURITY COORDINATOR •As a Security Coordinator you play a vital role in the Hotel Emergency Action Plan.

You are to respond promptly to all Emergency calls for Guests/Staff, Visitors’ Issues i.e. Fire Fighting/Medical/Hurricane.

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

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•Observe and look out for the following; condition of our physical security i.e.

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

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

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

•Prepare Security Related Incident Reports and other required documentation.

Requirements: •At minimum, a high school degree •At least 5 years security experience within a luxury resort Salary based on experience: $6.50-$9.00 per hour, plus service charge BUTCHER/STOREKEEPER •Receive and forward all types of goods and deliveries in and out of the hotel to the correct point of storage area.

•Follow all standards for issuing and receiving stock within the store’s area of operation.

•Monitor and take inventory on regular basis to compile orders based on par levels or needs.

•Responsible to verify all goods arrived as per the agreed purchase, delivery note and agreed quantity has been received.

•Responsible for storage of both food & beverage and operational stock.

•Responsible for the day to day check on the storage facilities of upkeep and hygiene.

•Refuse acceptance of damaged, unacceptable, or incorrect items.

•Ensure all store requisitions are signed by concerned Department Heads (HOD’s) and approved by FC/GM depending upon the hotel’s operations procedure.

•Conduct inventory audits to determine inventory levels and needs.

•Complete requisition forms for inventory and supplies.

•Extend all requisitions on a daily basis and update the inventory management software/system.

•Work closely with Purchasing to order and receive items and equipment.

•Verify and track received inventory and complete inventory reports and logs.

•Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery •Cut or prepare meats to specification •Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies •Issuing daily orders •Assists Executive Chef with daily and weekly ordering Requirements: •Must have a high school diploma •Be knowledgeable in meat preparation, techniques and cuts •Must have a culinary background •Must have computer skills •Be able to work overtime during busy periods Salary: $1800 per month, plus service charge HOUSEMAN •Cleans, maintains and prepares arrival, departure and stayover guest rooms and bathrooms •High level inside & outside cleaning, shifting furniture, using heavy cleaning equipment, ladders, etc.

•Maintains and cleans assigned Public Areas •Works on assigned projects in Guest Rooms and Public Area •Cleans and restocks staff locker room facilities and administration offices Requirements: •Minimum of 1 year work experience; preferably in a luxury establishment •High school diploma; housekeeping work experience is a plus •Proficient in English Salary: $6.25 per hour, plus service charge HOUSEKEEPER •Cleans, maintains and prepares arrival, departure and stayover guest rooms and bathrooms, tidies up guest belongings in stayover rooms •Maintains and cleans assigned Public Areas •Works on deep cleaning projects in Guest Rooms and Public Area •Cleans and restocks staff locker room facilities and administration offices Requirements: •Minimum of 1 year work experience; preferably in a luxury establishment •High school diploma; housekeeping work experience is a plus •Proficient in English Salary: $6.25 per hour, plus service charge LANDSCAPER Requirements: •Physically fit and ability to perform manual labor •The ability to deliver service aligned with resort standards.

•Must be proficient in English Salary based on experience: $6.25-$7.50 per hour, plus service charge

For further information on the above positions please contact us by using the details below.Candidates must be available to work 6 days a week, weekends, and holidays.

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

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

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

COMO Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands

NOVEMBER 29TH, 2019 – DECEMBER 6TH, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

• Ensure floors are dry and clean at all times.

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

• Adhere to all sanitation guidelines.

• Assist the Cooks and Servers as and when necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Ensuring the vessels are kept clean and seaworthy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salary is negotiable and based on experience and qualification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Approve all aspects before the day of the event • Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur • Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports • Proven experience as event manager and skilled in project management • Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management • Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office and Opera • BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred Spa Team Spa Attendant • Clean treatment rooms, locker rooms and studios, including shower cubicles, toilets, bathtubs, glass doors and windows.

• Clean spa back of house areas, office and guest’s public areas, including glass doors and windows • Clear waste bins from all areas • Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times and also ensure staff levels are sufficient and appropriate to promote smooth flow of daily operation. (Approve monthly roster) • Be able to work split shift while maintaining service standards excellence • Ensure the spa areas and facilities are properly maintained and well organized in order to provide an optimal environment to guests and employee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salary is negotiable and based on experience and qualification

NOVEMBER 29TH, 2019 – DECEMBER 6TH, 2019

LOCAL SPORTS

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Scotiabank Partners With TCIFA To Host Its 12th Annual Golf Scramble

The mission of the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) has always been to help the local community through its youth development footballprogrammes. These are based on Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos and North/Middle Caicos.

With over 600 registered children throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands there is a need for funds to fuel these programmes and as such the TCIFA annually holds its on its signature fund raising event, the “Golf Scramble,”. . This particular event has consistently been the biggest fundraiser for the association, since its inception.

The 12th Annual Golf Scramble and Silent Auction took place at the prestigious Provo Golf Club on the 3rd of November, 2019. This highly anticipated event brought together a number of golfers who enjoyed the 18 hole golf competition, a sumptuous dinner buffet with the prize giving ceremony, and an eye popping silent auction.

This year’s saw a new headline sponsor in the form of Scotiabank. Not only did they play the critical role as Sponsors but Scotiabankfielded a team led by Andy Dickson, Commercial Banking Manager, Scotiabank Turks and Caicos.

“At Scotiabank we believe in football!” said Curtis Knight, Country Head, Scotiabank Turks & Caicos.

“Football has the unique ability to connect people all over the world. We also believe in the power of football as a vehicle for social change. We are committed to helping the communities that we serve to become better off. For this reason, Scotiabank is proud to support the Turks & Cacaos Islands Football Association which engages youth across our islands and gives them to the opportunity to not only learn football but also

the important life skills that team sports imparts.”

Longest Drive on #18 Women: Andrea Todd

This year’s winners were:

Longest Kick on #10: Blair Mason

1st place: Andre Todd, Blair Mason, Brooke Rivers, and Dale Hodgkins

The TCIFA was grateful to receive multiple donations for its silent auction programme; thanks to F Chambers, Casablanca Casino, Como Parrot Cay, Amanyara, Turks and Caicos Collection, Ports Of Call Resort, Gracebay Club, Miller Simons Osullivan,Panoply Sports Fishing, Gordon’s Supply, Taste of Paradise, Custom Candii’s, Elite Brokerage, Rent-A-Ski, interCaribbean Airways, Parkway Pest Solutions, Everyday Romance, Konk Apparel, Sip & Paint, Mythology, The Wllington Michael Collection, Business Solutions, Kandles By Katy, The Wine Cellar, Bay Bistro, Banyan Inn, Beaches Turks and Caicos, Airport Express, and Provo Golf Club.

General Secretary of the TCIFA, Oliver Smith indicated that “with the growth of our Youth Programmes and the increase in international competitions for our Youth Teams, there is a consistent need for funding to allow our young players to compete and express themselves on the field. This event is critical for our growth and we once again thank Provo Golf Club, Scotiabank and all our sponsors for sharing our dream and willingly assisting us in this initiative.”.

If you are a company or organization interested in supporting and promoting youth development in the Turks and Caicos Islands, contact the offices of the TCIFA. The 13th Annual Golf Scramble will be scheduled for November 2020, and the TCIFA has already begun its call for teams.

2nd place: Carol Brown, Chris Haggie, Mark Bowden, Simon Dobbs 3rd place: Ernest Gardiner, Gervin Simmons, Marc Rawlins, Mike Flynn 4th place: Stuart Gray, Steve Murray, Quinn Hawkins, Garrett Donovan 5th place: Brian Gregg, Gerry Gregg, Dean Podiama, James Murphy Most Honest: Kerry Haakonson, LoreenHaakonson, Marty Haakonson, Tracy Gunderson Closest to the pin on #4: Steve Murray Closest to the pin on #8: Denise Douglas Closest to the pin on #15: Simon Dobbs Closest to the pin on #17 Men: Paul Murray Closest to the pin on #17 Women: Denise Douglas Longest Drive on #18 Men: Dale Hodgkins

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WORLD

SPORTS

Lakers G Rondo hit with $35K fine

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Mayweather Jr. announces 2020 return to the ring

Just days after publicly declaring he was done with the “brutal sport” of boxing, former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather has announced a 2020 comeback.

The 42-year-old Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs), who won world titles in five divisions, wrote in an Instagram post late yesterday that he plans to return to Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (9) is ejected from the the ring next year. game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at M a y w e a t h e r ’ s Chesapeake Energy Arena. announcement came shortly after he posted a picture of himself and

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo UFC president Dana White sitting was fined $35,000 for “making unsportsmanlike next to each other courtside at a physical contact” with Oklahoma City guard Dennis Celtics-Clippers NBA game in Los Schroder as well as two other offenses in Friday night’s game against the Thunder, the NBA announced Angeles. Both White and the UFC’s social media accounts reposted Saturday. the image, which suggested the

Rondo thrust his right knee into Schroder’s two parties would join forces groin area early in the fourth quarter of the contest and was called for a flagrant 2 foul. In the aftermath, promotionally once again.

UFC served as the cohe verbally abused official Ed Malloy and failed to promoter of Mayweather’s last leave the court in a timely manner after being ejected, return to the ring in 2017 when he which the NBA cited was part of Rondo’s fine. emerged from a two-year retirement

Rondo expressed his displeasure prior to to defeat MMA superstar Conor Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, saying McGregor in a superfight that the way Malloy pointed at him was “disrespectful.” threatened or broke nearly every

“I guess the saying ‘free speech’ doesn’t apply pay-per-view and box office record to everybody,” Rondo told reporters. for a fight. In addition, White has

With the NBA’s 75th season coming up in teased throughout most of 2019 2021-22, commissioner Adam Silver is looking to that a fall announcement would be make a major overhaul to the league’s schedule for the coming regarding his launch of the season, according to an ESPN report.

Among the changes Silver is targeting is a reseeding of the final four playoff teams, regardless of conference, and a midseason tournament featuring every NBA team. The league also could shorten the regular season by a few games to make room in the schedule for the midseason tournament.

According to Zach Lowe and Adrian

Broadcaster ESPN claimed Wojnarowski of ESPN, Silver and the league are in talks a new world record for attendance with the NBA Players Association and the league’s at a tennis match on Saturday, with various broadcast partners in hopes of bringing at least more than 42,000 people watching some of these proposals to April’s Board of Governors Germany’s Alexander Zverev go meeting. down 6-3, 4-6, 2-6 to Roger Federer

Celtics guard Kemba Walker was released from in an exhibition match in Mexico the hospital overnight and he returned to Boston with City. the team.

That smashed an almost

The Celtics said Walker, who was diagnosed decade-old record of 35,681 set at with concussion-like symptoms, was scheduled to be an exhibition game between Belgian re-evaluated on Saturday.

Kim Clijsters and Serena Williams

He was taken off the court on a stretcher with in Belgium in 2010. a possible neck injury during the second quarter of ESPN put the exact number the Celtics’ Friday night road game against the Denver of fans in Mexico City’s bullring at Nuggets. The Celtics were on defense when Walker 42,517. attempted to steal the ball. He had his head down

Even before Saturday’s and slammed head first into the stomach of teammate match, Federer had announced his Semi Ojeleye. The contact jolted Walker’s neck with intention to set a new world record 3:13 left in the half. for attendance when he meets

Kyrie Irving’s shoulder injury will keep Rafael Nadal in an exhibition match him out of the next three games, including a highly in South Africa in February. anticipated matchup with his former team, the Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets announced.

The Nets played the past four games without Irving, who is suffering with a right shoulder

Golden State Warriors impingement, before deciding to shut him down for All-Star guard Steph Curry spoke the three-game road trip. to media members prior to the

Irving suffered the injury Nov. 12 against the team’s game against the Utah Jazz Utah Jazz. on Monday night, and he revealed

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley that he will need a second surgery was fined $5,000 by the NBA for violating the league’s on the broken left hand that he anti-flopping rule for the second time this season. suffered against the Phoenix Suns

The most recent incident by Beverley, a last month when he crashed veteran in his eighth season, happened in the first into center Aron Baynes. The quarter of Friday night’s 122-119 home win against second surgery will be to remove the Houston Rockets. He apparently overreacted while pins placed in his hand from trying to draw a foul on Houston star James Harden. the first surgery, and will cause

On Thursday, Beverley received a warning some swelling, which will add from the league for flopping in Wednesday’s win to the overall recovery time. It is against the Celtics. Beverley, who was held to six expected to take place sometime in points on 2-for-6 shooting on Friday, is averaging 7.6 December. He will be re-evaluated points and 6.6 rebounds over 14 games (all starts) this in three months. season.

Floyd Mayweather UFC spinoff promotion called Zuffa Boxing.

What isn’t known at this time is whether Mayweather plans to face an active boxer or continue down the road of making crossover spectacle fights against fighters from other combat disciplines.

Not only has he been linked with rumours of a boxing match against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for more than a year, Mayweather returned for an exhibition bout in Japan last December when he knocked out 20-year-old kickboxing prodigy Tenshin Nasukawa.

The resurgence of

Mayweather rival Manny Pacquiao in 2019 has also fuelled rumours of a potential rematch of their long-awaited 2015 bout which established a new combat sports PPV record at 4.6 million buys. Pacquiao, 40, scored decision wins over Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman this year and has a legitimate case for fighter of the year consideration.

Mayweather has kept busy throughout his multiple retirements as the head of his eponymous boxing promotional company and through business ventures such as his Las Vegas strip club and his burgeoning chain of Mayweather Boxing and Fitness gyms.

Federer and Zverev Mexico City match breaks world attendance record

Roger Federer and Germany’s Alexander Zverev pose for a photo after the match

That duel will be staged at the Cape Town Stadium, which has a capacity of 55,000. It will also have the draw of a preceding

doubles match in which Federer will partner Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Nadal will play alongside South African comedian Trevor Noah.

Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star says he needs second surgery, still expects to return this season

Despite the fact that he will need a second surgery, Curry still plans to return to on-court action this season, in the spring specifically.

“I definitely expect to be ready to play, I don’t know when, but at some point in the spring, Curry said. “It’s just a matter of the rehab process. I’ve never obviously dealt with a hand injury like this.”

Without Curry (and Klay Thompson), the Warriors have sunk to the bottom of the Western Conference, as they sit at just 2-8 through 10 games. Considering the fact that they don’t appear to be poised to make yet another

Finals run this season, they might be better served developing young players, and ultimately landing in the lottery anyway.

Either way, Curry will be under absolutely no pressure to return quickly this season. In fact, considering how many miles he has put on his body over the past five years, some extended time off could be beneficial for the two-time MVP. At this point, the ideal situation for Golden State might be getting ample rest for their core trio of Curry, Thompson, and Draymond Green this season, landing a high draft pick and then coming back strong next season.

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WORLD SPORTS LeBron James says Spurs’ scheme is one ‘reason why my jump shot is a lot better’

LeBron James

LeBron James banked in his first 3-pointer of the night and swished his fourth to move past Peja Stojakovic for No. 18 on the career 3-pointers list in the Lakers’ 114-104 win over the Spurs on Monday.

It turns out the Spurs are partly responsible for James’ 3-point shot improving the way it has.

“I just want to be able to not have any weaknesses, you know, and allow a defense to dictate what I do,” James told Spectrum Sports after the game.

“Because of the Spurs, in a lot of my early years, [they are] part of the reason why my jump shot is a lot better today. My first Finals appearance in ‘07, they went under on everything and I didn’t shoot the ball, I wasn’t comfortable with shooting the ball at that point in time in my career. So I give a lot of thanks to their scheme, a lot of thanks to a lot of other teams that I went against.”

James’ 33 points and 14 assists paced Los Angeles on a night when the entire team seemingly found its stroke, as the Lakers shot 14-for-33 (42.4%) from the outside, continuing a recent trend.

In their past five games, all wins, the Lakers are shooting 43% from 3 and 47% on open 3s, this after shooting 32% from 3 and 39% on open 3s through the first 12 games of the season.

“We’re continuing to commit to no-force offense,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. “We’re going to keep the action moving and keep making the extra pass until it’s open. We have open looks, this team is going to knock them down. LeBron was being played under on pick-and-rolls. He knows he’s got the extra green light to load them up over the top. He’s a deep shooter on our team, and he made some big ones down the stretch, the whole second half, really.”

While there’s no debate as to whether James intentionally used the glass on his first 3 of the night -- “I did not call bank, I’m not even going to lie to you, but it went in ... so I’ll take it,” he said -- there’s also no denying how he has worked to add the 3 to his repertoire.

“That’s just what great players do,” said Lakers guard Troy Daniels, a known marksman who went 3-for3 from 3 against San Antonio. “Everything that people said he couldn’t do, he’s doing it now. That’s what they do. They just overcome, overcome, overcome, overcome.

“And hey, arguably the best player ever to play the game, so it’s just a pleasure to play with him. ...

Congratulations to him.”

James and the Lakers making uncontested 3s is a welcome development for a team that shot 34% on open 3s last season, which ranked 29th in the league, according to Second Spectrum.

“We got shooters,” Kyle Kuzma said. “This year is about people that can make shots. It’s a little bit more attention on the court.”

James also credited the Lakers’ personnel, not only the newcomers like Danny Green, Quinn Cook, Jared Dudley and Daniels known for their outside ability, but also the addition of Anthony Davis, who is a willing passer out of the double-teams he attracts.

Ex-Celtics great Russell accepts HOF ring after 44 years

Former Boston Celtics great Bill Russell announced Friday he accepted his Hall of Fame ring 44 years after his induction.

Widely considered one of the NBA’s all-time great centers, Russell did not attend his 1975 induction ceremony in Springfield, Mass., saying via Twitter that he didn’t deserve to be the first black player inducted.

“I felt others before me should have that honor,” he tweeted Friday.

One of those players was Chuck Cooper, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in September.

In 1950, the former Boston Celtics forward became the first AfricanAmerican player to play in the NBA.

Russell said he received the Former Boston Celtic great Bill Russell attends the funeral for former Boston Mayor Thomas ring in a private ceremony that was Menino in Boston, Massachusetts November 3, 2014. attended by fellow Hall of Famers league Most Valuable Player and time Olympic gold medalist and led Ann Meyers, Alonzo Mourning and led the Celtics to 11 NBA titles the University of San Francisco to Bill Walton.

— including eight consecutive — two NCAA championships

Russell was a five-time between 1956-69. He also was a two-

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to be ‘one of the best players to ever play’

With the numbers 23 and “Thirteen or 14 games 33 dangling from the rafters of in, it seems like an inordinate the United Center, a 19-year-old amount of games he’s been in foul Giannis Antetokounmpo was in trouble. So the good thing is, I do awe of his first experience playing think he’s learning to play with it,” on the road against the Chicago Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said.

Bulls in December 2013.

“We’ve had to finish at least one or

“I definitely want to be two games without him, if not more, one of the best players to ever so he’s always growing and learning play, but in order for me to do from every experience -- so that’s that, I’ve got to be locked in every what makes Giannis special.” night,” Antetokounmpo told ESPN Despite his foul trouble, on Monday night, as he reflected Antetokounmpo is putting up on that initial trip here. “Because a career-best 30.1 points, 14.3 at the end of the day, if you don’t rebounds and 6.5 assists per game win, it doesn’t count. All the effort this season. His six-game stretch of you spent, if you don’t win, it really 35 points and 15 rebounds earlier doesn’t count.” this month made him only the

Antetokounmpo pushed sixth player to average such a line through five offensive fouls and since the merger, according to ESPN Giannis Antetokounmpo eight turnovers to finish with 33 Stats & Information research. points and 10 rebounds in the But Antetokounmpo’s previous years, like when I saw No. Milwaukee Bucks’ 115-101 win over pursuit of greatness isn’t just for a 23 -- and not just 23, when I saw 33 the Bulls. multi-game stretch or even for a -- that was a guy I used to talk to a lot,

Through 13 games this season. He is motivated by the Bulls Scottie,” Antetokounmpo said. “It season, he already has fouled out greats and inspired by the legacy definitely motivated me. [Chicago three times and has posted at they left in the city where they is] a great basketball city. It’s a city that Michael Jordan and Scottie least four fouls in six other games, played. including Monday’s contest.

He wants his jersey Pippen played in, so I had that extra Antetokounmpo’s head coach sees to someday reach the top of juice in me.

“But now I’m just going out it as a lesson to be learned, as the Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, so he is there and trying to win no matter reigning MVP still has the longest doing things his way. active double-double streak (13) in “I try to lock in and focus what so you can just go back home the NBA. on what I’ve got to do. But yeah, and be happy.”

Arise Sir Lewis? Hamilton says he’s not expecting knighthood

Lewis Hamilton says he is not expecting his sixth Formula One world championship to be recognized with a knighthood at the end of the year.

The Mercedes driver’s supporters are pushing for him to join other British sporting sirs like Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, runner Mo Farah, tennis player Andy Murray and cricketer Alastair Cook.

Hamilton, by far his country’s most successful racing driver with twice as many titles as the knighted great Jackie Stewart, doubted that would happen.

“I don’t really like to think too much about it,” he told reporters at the Brazilian Grand Prix. “Just the fact that people have mentioned it, it’s already an honor, but it’s not been something that I’ve been chasing in my life.

“If, at any point, that was to happen, I don’t particularly know how I would handle it.

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates after finishing in third place in qualifying.

“I have stood in front of Her Majesty The Queen before and it was pretty incredible and I think she’s just awesome. Again, I don’t think it’s going to happen, and again, it doesn’t bother me if it doesn’t.

“It doesn’t mean I’m not British.

It doesn’t mean I’m not continuing to

try and raise the flag as well as I can,” he added.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has said frequently that he feels Hamilton’s achievements are not recognized enough in his home country and may not be appreciated fully until he has left the stage.

When Hamilton won his fifth title last year he was runner-up in the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year to Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas.

Britain, which has produced more champions than any nation in Formula One history, has certainly never known anyone like him and only German great Michael Schumacher, with seven, has won more championships.

Hamilton has won 10 races a year on average for the last six seasons, a success rate that would leave him on course to overhaul Schumacher’s record of 91 victories some time next year.

Even if he played it down, the prospect of him getting a knighthood tickled the fancy of Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

“Do you get a sword? That would be cool if you get to keep the sword,” said Vettel, a four times world champion.

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