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“Hypocritical”, “imperialistic” and “insensitive” are among the charges levelled at London by Opposition Leader Washington Misick who on Thursday (April 18) broke his silence regarding the controversial Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) report.
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GOV’T PRESENTS BUDGET OF $294M FOR DEBATE 7 PAGE
TCI: ‘A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK’ Finance experts speak about vast investment opportunities
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Another $10m allocated to grease SIPT’s wheels BY DELANA ISLES ANOTHER $10 million has been tacked on to the exorbitant cost of the longest running trial in the history of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United Kingdom. The prosecution of a former premier, ex-Government ministers and their counterparts for corruption will get an injection of another $10.3 million for prosecution expenses from the public purse, of which $5 million will go towards the legal aid programme for the defendants. These expenses, as announced by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson on Tuesday (April 16) during the presentation of the 2019-2020 Budget, represent the non-recurrent expenditure for the Government. This additional cost will take the approximate cost of the trial itself to $40 million, which excludes the investigations and the first few months of the trial. Earlier this year, the premier shared that the overall cost of the entire venture, including investigations and trials, is nearing $100 million and continues to be a burden to the territory. She also reported that she had raised with the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) the Government’s position that the costs need to be shared with the United Kingdom government. The UK government had previously said they never intended to fund the process indefinitely. This announcement followed an initial injection of £435,000 for
the costs of setting up the SIPT, which were met by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) as at the end of January 2010. Since 2016, the Government has been budgeting about $10 million each year to cover the trial, with $9.1 million allocated in 2018. The trial just months ago hit its three year mark, the majority of which saw the Crown presenting its case to the judge. Currently, defence lawyers are arguing that the prosecution has failed to present any credible evidence against their clients. They argue that the evidence presented over the past three years has been purely circumstantial, with the need for inferences to be drawn by the court. These submissions have been engaging the court’s attention since January, at the end of which the prosecution will get an opportunity to rebut, then the judge will adjourn to consider the no case submission applications from the defence. There is no telling how long that particular exercise will take, and no indication as to how the judge will rule on the applications. Should he reject the applications, the defence can present their own evidence to combat the Crown’s, or wrap up and allow the judge to make the final decision on the guilt or innocence of the accused. Following this, and depending on which side wins the case, appeals will be filed, drawing out the process even longer, and straining the public purse for many more months, or possibly years.
MAKING HISTORY Upon its eventual end, the SIPT trial will undoubtedly number among the longest in both Caribbean and UK history, if not the longest. In 2017, UK newspaper The Telegraph reported a 20 month criminal jury trial as the longest in UK history; one which reportedly left jurors struggling to return to normal life. “For 320 days they [jurors] sat in silence in the High Court in Glasgow and heard how Edwin McLaren, 52, ran a £1.6million property fraud scheme and duped vulnerable victims into handing over their homes. “The £7.5 million trial, which was originally only due to last six months, began in September 2015 and by the time McLaren was found guilty in May [2017] only 12 of the original 15 jurors remained. “It is believed to be the longest criminal case in the UK’s legal
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history and has seen McLaren jailed for 11 years. His wife Lorraine, 51, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years after being found guilty of two charges,” the Telegraph reported. The previous record was held by the Victoria Line corruption trial, which lasted 111 days over 21 months before it collapsed in 2005. A jury-less Sicilian mafia trial dubbed the Maxi trial - with over 400 defendants in the mid-1980s lasted from February 10, 1986 to January 30, 1992 in Palermo,
Sicily. The Nuremberg trials in Germany - a series of military tribunals - of 22 major Nazi war criminals after World War II, last from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946. These trials in no way compare to the length and costs of the SIPT trial, which is being presided over by a lone judge who has to consider the testimony of 200 witnesses, examine 2,000 exhibits and almost 100,000 pages of evidence before delivering a verdict.
Conrad Griffiths QC, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale, Joanna Martinez and David Cadman
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New attorney represents ‘bright future’ in legal profession TALENT and ambition led Joanna Martinez to be admitted to practice as an attorney-at-law in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Her application was moved by Griffiths and Partners’ attorney Conrad Griffiths QC before Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale on Wednesday, April 10. Martinez thanked Griffiths and Partners, Conrad Griffiths QC and David Cadman for giving her the opportunity to work and train with them over the last six months and for their unwavering support. “We are proud to see a young Islander achieve her ambition to become an attorney and a part of our
firm,” Griffiths said in a press release on Monday (April 15). “Ms Martinez and her contemporaries represent the bright future of the legal profession in these Islands.” Martinez paid tribute to her mother Shonia Martinez-McLean and aunt Donetta Ross, thanking them for their guidance, inspiration and support and for teaching her the value of hard work. She also thanked her father Juan Carlos Martinez, sister Vanessa Martinez and the Government for her scholarship. As a teen Martinez was educated at Clement Howell High School and the TCI Community College where she
earned an Associate Degree in Law. She went on to graduate from Oxford Brookes University in 2017 with a Bachelor in Law degree with honours. The hard-working student then completed the Bar Professional Training Course at BPP University in England where she was awarded a Master in Law before being called to the English Bar in 2018. In addition to her academic achievements, Martinez volunteered at St Aldates Church in Oxford and during her studies she interned at the Department of Public Prosecutions in the TCI and Turpin and Miller LLP in Oxford.
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Opposition leader breaks silence on FAC report Claims Islanders will become ‘marginalised’ BY GEMMA HANDY “HYPOCRITICAL”, “imperialistic” and “insensitive” are among the charges levelled at London by Opposition Leader Washington Misick who on Thursday (April 18) broke his silence regarding the controversial Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) report. Misick urged Islanders to take a stand against recommendations contained in the document – such as forcing through gay marriage legislation and expanding the voting population to include resident Brits, “even if it means ending the relationship” with Britain. The release of the report in February followed a several months-long scrutiny of the UK’s governance of its 14 remaining territories. It contained a slew of proposals which ignited consternation across the region. The PNP leader accused British politicians of seeking to “neutralise the authority” of their Caribbean territory counterparts, while ignoring the “cultural diversity” of their respective populations. Regional leaders reacted angrily to the FAC’s stance that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office should set a deadline for same-sex marriage legislation to be enacted – and “step in” via an order in council if the deadline was not met. Even Amnesty International – a long-term campaigner for gay marriage – was quick to point out the
hypocrisy of such a statement while a same-sex marriage ban remains in place in Northern Ireland. “It is insensitive and imperialistic to threaten, through whatever means, the imposition of standardised cultural values of the UK and Europe on UK Caribbean overseas territories by persons unelected by them, and who cannot identify with their past or understand their aspirations,” Misick said. He added that the FAC’s position was also at odds with Brexiteers’ sentiments that remaining part of Europe undermined their sovereignty, calling it a “direct contrast to what Britain wants for itself”. Some observers have questioned the rationale of the FAC advocating samesex marriage, rather than secular civil partnerships, given many Caribbean countries’ religious leanings. Misick defended individuals’ right to practice same-sex relationships. “What people do in the privacy of their own space should be of no concern to anyone else. But to require a country to legislate behaviour contrary to their belief system is a violation of their rights and must be resisted to its fullest,” he maintained. “Many of us have family members and friends with same-sex preferences. This does not interfere with our empathy or love for them, but when same-sex marriage is regarded by the majority of Turks and Caicos Islanders as being anathema to the direct admonition
of God, to whom we believe we owe our greatest loyalty, any attempt to force it into law is contrary to the will of the people and will be resisted by the PNP,” the Opposition leader stated. “Turks and Caicos Islands must now take a stand even if it means ending the relationship as we now know it.” ‘A RECIPE FOR WHOLESALE TAKEOVER’ Misick was also vehement in his aversion to enabling UK and British overseas territories citizens living in TCI to vote and hold elected office. With “an estimated 55 per cent” of TCI residents already nonTCI Islanders, the move would see further “political and cultural marginalisation”, he claimed. As labour demands grow and more foreigners move to the TCI, the franchise will automatically broaden, he said, and the PNP would not “accede to the FAC agenda” of accelerating its “dilution”. “The TCI has several pathways to citizenship including through investment, marriage and residency,” the PNP leader continued. “Attainment of citizenship status in some cases is as short as five years. Relaxing the rules on who may vote and hold office…is a recipe for wholesale takeover of the Islands and the relegation of the indigenous people to the margins of society,” he added.
Opposition Leader Washington Misick calls report “insensitive and imperialistic”
Among the report’s 48 pages of findings and recommendations, there was also a call for clarity on replacing lost EU funding after Brexit, and for speedy implementation of public registers of beneficial ownership. Plans to introduce the latter have also met with fierce resistance in the Caribbean OTs. Misick accused the UK of “duplicitous standards” for not similarly imposing compliance on its Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Overall, his response to the FAC report struck a slightly more vociferous note than that of Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson. Speaking in February she said: “We may be an overseas territory, but we are first and foremost Turks and Caicos Islanders. We have our
own identity, our own aspirations, our own beliefs and values and our own democracy. “We cannot and must not let anyone force their values and culture on us.” The Opposition leader is the latest to add his voice to the debate with fellow PNP members - including his predecessor Rufus Ewing - stridently condemning the report in recent weeks. Ewing called on Premier Robinson to tell the FAC “where to jump”, while Donhue Gardiner dubbed it an “impending crisis” which could pave the way to independence. So far, the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has remained tight-lipped on the report saying merely it would be “carefully considered” and that the office would respond fully in due course.
Storm names released for upcoming hurricane season ANDREA, Karen, Melissa and Rebekah are among the names that have been assigned for storms in the Atlantic region this year. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) revealed the 21 names which have been given in correlation with the letters of the alphabet. Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Centre (NHC). They are now maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the WMO. Six lists are used in rotation and recycled every six years. In the event that more than 21 named tropical cyclones occur in the Atlantic basin in a season, additional storms will take names
from the Greek alphabet. The only time that there is a change in the list is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate for reasons of sensitivity. If that occurs, then at an annual meeting by the WMO committee the offending name is stricken from the list and another name is selected to replace it. Several names have been retired since the lists were created. The Atlantic hurricane season begins in just over a month on June 1 and ends on November 30. Long-range forecasters from AccuWeather have issued their predictions on the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. They say the season will be close to normal, which means 12 to 14 named storms will likely develop in
The World Meteorological Organisation released 21 storm names
the Atlantic hurricane basin. “Of those storms, five to seven are forecast to become hurricanes and two to four are forecast to become major hurricanes,” AccuWeather
said. The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) has increased its proactive preparedness activities throughout
the Turks and Caicos Islands. Critical training workshops have been hosted in the inhabited islands “to improve local capacity and resource mobilisation to respond to the hazard threats and impacts”, a press release from the department on Monday (April 15) said. Director of the DDME Dr Virginia Clerveaux, continues to urge all residents and stakeholders to step up their personal level of preparedness from today. “It is never too early to prepare, and if you fail to prepare you are truly preparing to fail,” she said. The public is invited to register and participate in upcoming training session. More information is available on the DDME’s social media platforms. “Step up your level of preparedness now. Get ready and stay ready,” the department said.
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NO MORE SINGLE USE PLASTICS Who will join George in the fight? THE RECENT FAC report, which suggests that the British government abolish Belongership requirement in the overseas territories for UK citizens to work and hold political office, and to enforce the right of gay marriage, against the will of citizens of the territories, is not going down easy with George Lightbourne. Hon. Lightbourne, who is the elected representative for Grand Turk North, has been ‘kicking-up’ furiously ever since the announcement was made two months ago. The House member recently released a statement on the issue, in which he questioned his party - the PNP’s - lack of a public position on the controversial report. Not only has the PNP been soft spoken about the FAC report, the governing PDM is also gingerly stepping around it. It seems as if our country is devoid of leadership on both sides of the political aisle. Even the churches, who like to proclaim themselves the emissaries of God, have been shy of proclaiming “what thus saith the Lord” on this gay rights matter. The Christian Council is just a name. We understand they have been trying to come together to craft an appropriate response to the matter of gay marriage, but most of the pastors who make up the council, are afraid of their own shadows. What a shame! The only voice in the wilderness, which is not a preacher’s voice, that is brave enough - and patriotic enough - to sound a clarion call against the outrageous recommendations in this report, is George Lightbourne’s. In his statement, Hon. Lightbourne warned: “The FAC recommendations are not to be taken lightly, because if implemented, they have the potential to negatively impact the landscape of the TCI morally, culturally, socially and politically.” He said: “In the Turks and Caicos ...we are regarded as a beautiful, friendly, upright law abiding, Christian country; a country where most persons fear God and subscribe to the teachings of the Holy Bible.” He stressed that the proposal on same sex union goes directly against the territory’s beliefs and should be wholeheartedly rejected without hesitation. The member added that it is also very unacceptable to the committee to recommend a change in voting patterns in the TCI that would allow UK citizens the right to vote and occupy public office in the TCI. Lightbourne is not alone in his views on the voting rights suggestion; most of the remaining overseas territories are bitterly against it also, and are speaking out against it. Is there not another local leader, with balls and conviction, who will stand with George Lightbourne, in this daring struggle to preserve the political rights, the moral traditions and the values of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
THE TCI Government has officially imposed a ban on certain products to reduce and eliminate the consumption of single-use plastic. A statement from the Premier’s Office on Friday, April 5, said that single use plastic bags and other single use products cannot be imported from April 15. The total ban will come into effect on May 1, prohibiting importation, selling and distribution of the bags. What are your thoughts?
Good start
This is a wonderful beginning in an effort to preserve the environment, but it is only a beginning. One only needs to walk along the shore in many places to appreciate the overwhelming amount of hard plastic, glass and other debris that is in the ocean. In most inhabited areas, the underbrush is full of trash of all kinds. This requires a massive educational effort as to the impact of continued abuse of the environment, beginning early in school and continuing through government conferences and even political campaigns. ‘Beautiful by nature’ is a catchy slogan, but it is now an anachronism.
Be a leader
Positive and sensible move. As a small island territory, heavily dependent upon tourism for survival, we do need to be highly aware and sensitive and proactive about our environment. Sharlene, do not listen to president Trump about denying global warming. It is already president Trump’s head that is hot, so he can’t think too straight. You do what you have to do and don’t follow president Trump. That is what I have to say.
Conserve and reuse
It’s about time! Keep the island clean. Keep the plastics out of the ocean from killing the sea life. The plastic bags attached to the casuarina trees when they blow off the dump are unsightly. We need to conserve and reuse. Take boxes or reusable bags to
grocery.
It will help
Today everything is ‘green’ since former US vice president Al Gore issued his global warming scare. The net result being that Al Gore and his cohorts have become billionaires. The TCI is doing its part to join this global movement to capture the heart of climate change and creating a green planet. All of a sudden everything has to be green. There is however, some evidence, outside of the global warming hoax that restricting the use of plastic bags can be beneficial to the overall health of the environment. The Government, Ministry of Natural Resources, may be congratulated for taking the lead. More than anything else the TCI has a sensitive eco base, a rare biodiversity, which the UK claims to be part of. Measures such as this plastic ban will come as helpful. The
plastic bag ban is so immediate and so sudden. The measure will help the islands market itself to discriminating visitors, hopefully high end ones who want to come to a green place. It will change a way of life drastically and suddenly. There is something to be said for keeping plastic off our beaches and lands. It will certainly help.
Styrofoam too?
Good start – but why weren’t the Styrofoam takeout boxes that create such a blight ln our landscape banned as well?
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Gov’t presents budget of $294m for debate BY DELANA ISLES GOVERNMENT has budgeted $294.3 million for expenditure of which $247.5 million is expected to cover recurrent costs for the 20192020 fiscal year. On Tuesday (April 16), Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, as Minister of Finance, laid the estimates of revenue and expenditure, as well as the constitutional and statutory bodies’ estimates of revenue and expenditure on the table of the House of Assembly. It is expected that members of the Assembly will commence debate of the budgetary allocations on May 1. In laying the budget in the House, the premier also offered a brief description of the allocations. She said that the recurrent expenditure, which accounts for 84.1 percent of the total budget and 80.9 percent of revenue, is the Government’s final consumption expenditure that will be used to directly satisfy the individual and collective needs of the territory. While, non-recurrent expenditure is set at $10.3 million, which is 3.5 percent of expenditure and 3.4 percent of revenue. This cost allocation is associated with the ongoing costs of the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) trial, the premier stated. Capital expenditure allocation is $36.6 million or 12 percent of the revenue being returned to the
This and subsequent budgets will support economic growth and full recovery from the adverse effects of the hurricanes – Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson
economy in the form of Government investment. “Despite the known challenge that we have encountered with the execution of the investment plan,” Premier Cartwright Robinson explained, “this Government will continue to set aside more than 10 percent of revenue for the economic development of these Islands.” She added: “This area of the Government spending is intended to create future benefits for our children and the ongoing population, such as better roads, world class healthcare system, adequate and appropriate transportation and water, communication and border protection.” This year’s capital programme continues its focus on recovery and building efforts, national security, improved physical working conditions for the police and community-based projects which will include community centres and recreational facilities throughout the TCI. DEBT REDUCTION The premier also forecast a fiscal surplus yet again for the new financial year.
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Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson earlier this month announced an overhaul in top Government posts, including the appointment of a new immigration minister. The Cabinet reshuffle will take effect from May 8 and is aimed at accomplishing the Government’s agenda for the next half term, before the next general elections. What are your thoughts?
Same old elite
What difference does it make? The old, same elite playing musical chairs. Just wait a little time, there is new generation coming. We can hope.
Self-analysis
The deputy premier and minister of immigration need to step back and do some self-analysis. He needs to ask himself why was he the only one shuffled? He is number two in line. It clearly means that his leader is not satisfied with his performance. He is not functioning effectively.
“The primary surplus is estimated at $11.5 million, from which $6.3 million will be transferred to reduce our enviable debt portfolio of $9.4 million.” She added that the receipts to fund the recurrent and investment plans along with the transfers are being funded through existing revenue streams. “The $305.9 million forecast is approximately $26.2 million or 9.3 percent greater than the approved estimates for 2018-2019, and 12.3 percent lower than the audited
performance. “We continue to deliver bigger and bigger projects.” Import and other custom related duties are forecast to contribute $114.4 million or 38 percent or about 2.5 percent greater than 2018-2019 outturn, the premier said. “Whilst accommodation tax at $69.4 million will account for 23 percent of the receipts. This is just about 3.25 percent greater than the unaudited outturn for 2018-2019.” Work permit and other immigration fees, forecasted at
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above $30 million are expected to contribute 9.9 percent of revenue required, Premier Cartwright Robinson stated. She added that stamp duty on land transactions, while being very difficult to forecast, is expected to generate approximately $28 million or 9.2 percent of revenue. Vehicles and drivers’ licences are forecast to bring in $5.5 million or 1.8 percent of revenue; fuel tax $10.5 million or 3.4 percent of revenue; sea port departure tax $3.6 million or 1.1 percent of revenue while excess revenue of some $7 million or 2.8 percent of revenue will see $3 million coming from the Airports Authority, $3.5 million from the Financial Services Commission and $500,000 from Telecommunications CONTINUED
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Commission. “We are also grateful this year to our donor partners, collectively they will contribute approximately $612,000,” she added. EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN The premier reported that about 32.8 percent of the revenue collected will be allocated to staff costs, which is about $96.7 million, with a further two percent or $6 million allocated to pensions and gratuity. She stated that over $2 million has been allocated to reinstate staff increments for civil servants using a performance and merit based system. Transfer to National Health Insurance Programme and the hospital charges will account for the second largest expenditure with an allocation of $54.9 million or 18 percent of revenue. Five point six million dollars will go to Government travel and subsistence, and another $5.6 million, which is 2.2 percent of recurrent expenditure, will go to utility and communication. Allocation for Government rental of assets is $5.2 million; subvention allocation (excluding National Health Insurance Board) is $14.6 million, which is 4.8 percent of revenue and 4.5 percent of expenditure. A further $250,000 has been allocated to the Integrity Commission, $400,000 to the Financial Intelligence Agency and $500,000 to the Community College. Training expenses across ministries has been allocated at $787,000; maintenance allocation is $9.3 million; and the contingency fund is now at $4 million or 1.4 percent of expenditure. Professional and consultancy is forecast at $6.3 million or 2.1 percent of expenditure. The premier added that included in this allocation are costs for fixed asset valuation, population policy, digitisation of records, the establishment of the Recovery and Delivery Unit, review of existing government public private partnership (PPP) contracts, review of the audits of the statutory bodies, the National Security Strategy, and an efficiency audit for the public service. Grants and contributions of $8.5 million are being allocated for payments to regional institutions and airline subsidies. “The estimate has also provided for start-up costs for the health secretariat, the University of the West Indies open campus, the introduction of a sixth form programme at Clement Howell High School, cell phone jammers for the prison, new equipment for Radio Turks and Caicos to expand its reach, start-up costs for the Gaming Department to transition to a Gaming Commission,” the premier added.
TOP TEN BUDGET SPENDING Below are the top ten spending areas in the 2019-2020 budget, as reported by Premier Cartwright Robinson: Seventy-nine point nine million or 27.1 percent of total expenditure are for the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services of which $75.2 million is from recurrent expenses and $4.7 million in capital expenditure. This figure is inclusive of the $33 million allocation the National Health Insurance Programme. Forty-two point five million or 14.4 percent of total expenditure for the Ministry of Education, Youth, Library and Social Services of which $35.6 percent is recurrent expenses and $6.8 million in capital expenditure. Thirty point six million or 10.4 percent total expenditure for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, of which $26.2 million is recurrent expenses and extraordinary costs for the ongoing corruption trial and $4.4 million for capital expenses. Twenty-eight point three million or 9.6 percent of the total expenditure for the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development, of which $17.1 million is for recurrent expenses and $11.2 million for capital expenses. Twenty-one point five million or 7.3 percent of total expenditure for the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment, of which $21.1 million is for recurrent expenses and $392,000 for capital expenses. Sixteen point two million or 5.5 percent of total expenditure for the Ministry of Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services. Fourteen point four million or 4.9 percent for the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, of which $9.2 million goes to recurrent expenditure and $5.2 million for capital expenditure Eleven point eight million for the Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utility and Transportation; approximately $1 million of this allocation is to begin the redevelopment of the prison. Eight point nine million or three percent of the total budget for the Judiciary Administration, for the SIPT legal aid programme is $5 million. Six point eight million for the Attorney General’s Chambers with recurrent expenses accounting for $6.4 million and capital expenses at $400,000. Additionally, the premier stated within the proposed budget there will also be allocation of $15.1 million for pension and gratuities, catastrophic risk insurance, contingency fund, and debt servicing. Nine point five million will go to the Governor’s Office, $3.2 million for the House of Assembly, $3.4 million for the Office of the Premier, Local Government and Community
Affairs; $2.9 million for the Deputy Governor’s Office and $1.6 million for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. CAPITAL PROGRAMME The premier noted that the capital programme for this year will have a heavy focus on community development and youth facility around the Islands. She added that focus will continue in the areas of recovery and national security. “This and subsequent budgets will support economic growth and full recovery from the adverse effects of the hurricanes without compromising fiscal sustainability and the attainment of fiscal management targets. “At this juncture, the TCI Government will restrain the growth and recurrent expenditure fixed costs, while efforts are made to expand capital expenditure to fast track the recovery of the Islands.” Regarding the draft estimate for the development fund, the Government has proposed $26.4 million in new capital programmes. This, the premier said, includes projects totalling $732,000 relating to border protection such as equipment for immigration, the radar station and the reinstatement of the customs canine unit. A total of $5.6 million is budgeted to enhance the infrastructure of TCI education sector; this will be done through school repairs, a new specialist classroom at the Adelaide Oemler Primary School and the construction of youth development centres and recreational facilities. Also in the upcoming budget, roughly 34 percent of the new projects or $10 million will be designated to improving TCI infrastructure of which $2 million has been allocated for continued road development and steel ramps for Providenciales. The premier said the Government also intends to start work on a Government complex in Providenciales, repair and upgrade of the NJS Francis Building in Grand Turk, enhance the water systems in Salt Cay, rehabilitate South Caicos Wharf and Salt Cay Shed, and repair the DECR treasury building. Meanwhile, $800,000 has been allocated to assist with the development of the TCI tourism project and upgrading the fish fry site; $600,000 for further development of the agriculture sector through the development of a farmers’ market and for farming equipment. One point eight million will go towards the removal of the Mega One Triton; this figure along with $1.5 million that has been approved from the infrastructure account. Premier Cartwright Robinson also stated that all debt sustainability indicators that were agreed by the United Kingdom government and the TCI, will remain intact.
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CABINET MEETING SUMMARY THE RELOCATION of Government departments, an update on the prison and numerous appointments to boards were discussed at the latest meeting of the Cabinet on April 10. Acting Governor Anya Williams chaired the tenth meeting at the Hilly Ewing building in Providenciales. All ministers were present except Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood, Hon. Edwin Astwood, Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services. At this meeting Cabinet: -Approved revisions to the Revenue and Expenditure Estimates 2019-2020 and referral to the House of Assembly. -Noted steps being taken to bring the Credit Union Ordinance, its Regulations and Prudential Standards into effect on June 1. -Approved the appointment of Jason Francis as chair, Charles Hall as deputy chair, E Larvado Ewing, Karl Bain and Derek Rolle as members of the Ports Authority Board for 2019-2020. -Revoked the appointment of Kendrick Walters as a member of the National Wealth Fund Board, at his behest, owing to personal reasons. -Approved the appointment of Andre Malcolm Jr as chair, Conroy Smith as deputy chair, Godfrey Been, Radica Been, the Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary Finance, as members of the Airport Authority Board for 2019-2020. -Approved the appointment of Synkero Missick as chair for three years, George Garland for two years, Ashwood Forbes for three years and Curtis Lightbourne as members of the Civil Aviation Authority Board of Directors. -Approved the appointment of Andre Malcolm Snr as chair, Thomas Duncan, Willard H Williams, Clyde Ewing, Max E Garland and Leonardo Glasgow as members of the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal for 2019-2020. -Approved a proposal to enter into a lease agreement for the relocation of the Library, Youth and Culture Departments to Butterfield Square office complex in Providenciales for a period of three years. -Approved the appointment of Carolyn Lightbourne as chair, Eric Lightbourne, Leo Selver, Marionette Hinds, Requel Harvey, Albert Capron, Melanie Smith, the Permanent Secretary Prison, Director Social Development and Prison Superintendent as members of Prison Visiting Committee for 2019-2020. -Approved the appointment of Ryan Walkin as chair, Motis Roberts, Theresa Williams, Carmella Been, Oral Selver, the Permanent Secretary Prison and TCIG Senior Press Officer as members of the Radio Turks and Caicos Board for 2019-2020. -Approved the appointment of the Director Social Development or designate as chair, Judy Knowles (Education), Betty Ann Been (Health), Principle Legislative Drafter Desiree Downes (AG Chambers), Permanent Secretary Social Development, Carolyn Dickenson (Gender Affairs), Marjorie Bassett, Wilbert Jennings and the Rev. Carol Musgrove as members of the Adoption Committee for 2019-2020. -Approved the appointment of Sharon Whittaker as chair, Edith Mesa and Jasmine Adams as members of the Prison Categorisation Board for 2019-2020. -Approved the appointment of Pedro Ariza as chair, the Permanent Secretary Communications, Brook Capron Jr, Lacal Palmer, Quinton Dean and Roshawn Been as members of the Telecommunications Committee for 2019-2020. -Approved the appointment of Adelphine Pitter as chair, Corey Forbes as deputy chair, Kimberly Cox, Gordon Lightbourne, Maisha Ewing, Kendra Parker, John Hilton and the Permanent Secretary as members of the Tourism Board. -Approved the appointment of Reuben Hall as chair, Henry Leon Wilson and Terry Astwood as members of the Gaming Control Commission Board for 2019-2020. -Approved the appointment of Derry Handfield as chair, Charley Garland as deputy chair, the Director of Planning, Director DECR, Director of Disaster (DDME), Lewis W Parker and Kevin E Harvey as members of the Physical Planning Board for 2019-2020 and Toriano Williams as secretary of the board. - Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation, provided an update on the prison.
April 20-26, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
WITH DELANA ISLES
Jermaine Missick gets six year jail sentence ACTING Supreme Court judge Tanya Lobban-Jackson has sentenced 40-year-old Jermaine Missick to six years’ imprisonment for the death of Martin Field and Correl Glinton. The sentence was handed down on Tuesday (April 16) in the Providenciales Supreme Court. He was represented during his trial by attorney Lara Maroof-Misick. Missick was the driver of a Nissan V8 Titan truck when it collided with a scooter upon which Field and Glinton were travelling on the morning of September 8, 2017, on South Dock Road in Providenciales. The couple were killed instantly from the collision, and were pronounced dead on the scene, while Missick’s truck sustained extensive front end damage and ended up in a ditch following the collision. Martin and Correl’s bodies were found 10 to 15 feet apart,
police reported at time. Missick was later arrested, charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and released on $20,000 bail, which he remained on throughout the trial. He was sentenced to three years on each count, with the sentences running concurrently (at the same time). Reliable reports from inside the courts are that it was a very emotional time when the verdict was handed down, both for Field’s mother and the defendant. The grieving mother hugged Missick and could be heard saying that she forgave him and him responding that he was sorry, as the two cried. Euwonka Selver, who has two children with Field, posted the following on social media after the verdict: “Thank you, Jesus. My children can now have closure. RIP our Angel, Justice has been served. Amen.”
Man to stand trial on firearm assault GRAND Turk native Franklin Willimas Jr will soon stand trial before Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale on an assault charge. Williams Jr is charged with assaulting another Grand Turk
man with a gun on October 27, 2018. He is expected to plea to the charge sometime soon. Williams Jr is represented by attorney Oliver Smith.
Paedophile cop gets bail pending appeal EX-POLICE Constable Anthony Skippings has been released from Her Majesty’s Prison after Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale granted him bail. Skippings is now a free man until September, when the Court of Appeal sits again. Skippings was recently found guilty by a jury and sentenced to one year in prison for the rape of male child.
He remained on bail throughout the trial and after the verdict was delivered. However, he was immediately taken into custody upon being sentenced. His lawyer Noel Skippings immediately filed an appeal and moved to the Supreme Court to secure bail for his client. Since that verdict the ex-cop has served a total of 10 days in jail.
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Tax variation in effect for all-inclusive hotels A RATE variation which reduces taxes for all-inclusive hotels in the Turks and Caicos Islands to 7.2 percent, is now effect. The variation comes as a result of amendments made to the Hotel and Tourism Taxation Ordinance Amendments last month. The amended ordinance provides an opportunity for all existing allinclusive hotels to be grandfathered in, the Revenue Department reminded stakeholders. However, any new all-inclusives going forward will be subject to the following qualifiers to apply the varied rate: 300 guest rooms per single premises, and three year average tax remittance of $1,000,000 per single premises. An amnesty period, which will continue to run until May 31, waives penalties on taxes that were due on or before March 31. Stakeholders are reminded of the amnesty provisions which state that taxes paid before March 31,
or within the first 30 days of the amnesty period can benefit from a full waiver of penalties upon written request to the Revenue Department. Taxes paid after the first 30 days of amnesty, but paid within 45 days of the amnesty period, can benefit from a 50 percent waiver of penalties upon written request to the Revenue Department. Taxes paid after 45 days but within the remaining 15 days of the amnesty period can benefit from a 25 percent waiver of penalties upon written request. There is also a provision to enter into an agreement for the remittance in payment of the outstanding taxes due and payable and the accrued penalties in full or in instalments in writing to the Revenue Department with terms not exceeding April 30, 2021. All payments under the amnesty provisions, which resulted in a reduction of accrued penalties, shall be paid by the end of April 2021.
Amendments to the penalty rate and structure which resulted in a ‘one-off’ penalty application at a rate of 20 percent and the introduction of an interest rate of 1.5 percent of the outstanding taxes that will be applied for each month the taxes remains outstanding. There is also a validation of taxes collected in respect of guests less than 12 years of age since enactment of the ordinance in 1985. The amendment to the ordinance also changes the requirement to retain records to seven years instead of 24 months. Stakeholders and other interested parties are encouraged to obtain a copy of the amended ordinance from the Attorney Generals’ Chambers and review these and other amendments. All queries can be sent to the Revenue Department in Grand Turk and Providenciales or the District Commissioner’s Offices in the family islands.
Illegal sloop rams police vessel in sea pursuit SWIFT action by officers from the Marine Branch saw the arrest of six Haitian migrants following a brief scuffle and getaway attempt at sea. On Thursday, April 11, at about 5.10am, officers responded to a message from Coastal Radar officials that an unknown vessel was heading towards Providenciales, one nautical mile off North West Point. The white boat powered by twin 200 horsepower outboard engines did not comply to requests by Marine Branch officers to surrender. A brief physical interaction took place where the illegal vessel rammed the police boat Sea Guardian, a police report said. This was followed by a chase of the illegal vessel and eventual capture. The six illegals were subsequently apprehended. Commissioner of Police James Smith commended his Marine Branch officers who he said, continue to do their best to protect the waters of the TCI while putting their lives at risk. “We never know if these boats are carrying weapons that could potentially harm us, or like what transpired today they can potentially ram us. “I am happy to report that the motor vessel Sea Guardian received minimal damages that will be repaired.”
Smith added that there are illegal vessels entering the territory with multiple engines so as to move faster and evade detection, “but our marine assets are fully operational 24/7 and with the support of the Radar System we will intercept”.
The motor vessel Sea Defender was also on hand to assist in the apprehension. The illegal boat was taken to the marine base where it was searched but nothing other than the migrants were found on board.
Bandits cart off cash from Cash and Carry store THE SUNNY Foods Wholesale Cash and Carry store is the latest reported robbery victim of masked gunmen. At 2.48 pm on Thursday, April 11, police in Grand Turk responded to a robbery at the Moxey Road business. According to reports, two masked men, armed with guns entered the establishment and demanded cash from three staff members. One of the masked men is described as medium built, about
5 feet 7 inches to 6 feet, wearing red and black motorbike gloves, black long sleeved shirt and long black pants. The second masked man is described as stocky in build, wearing white and black shoes with all black clothing. They looted the store of an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. There were no shots fired or injuries reported. Anyone with information into this robbery can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 or 911.
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April 20-26, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
Entitlement is not a dirty word Dear Editor, The word entitlement has somehow become a dirty word here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is used by some to disparage Turks and Caicos Islanders for things as simple as not wanting to do minimum wage jobs. So let’s explore the word. The definition of entitlement is ‘the fact of having a right to something’. That’s pretty straight forward and I will give some specific examples of things as Turks and Caicos Islanders we have a right to and thus are entitled to as enshrined in the TCI Constitution in many cases. What I believe however is that the idea of entitlement is confused with the phrase ‘sense of entitlement’ which is slightly different. If someone has a sense of entitlement, that means the person believes he deserves certain privileges, and he’s arrogant about it. That last part, the arrogance, is what rubs people the wrong way in most cases. Nevertheless, the following are things that as Turks and Caicos Islands, we are entitled to: The right to vote - Before a few months ago with the releasing of the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) report, one could have said this was a no brainer.
Let me make my views on this very clear. If you are not a Turks and
Caicos Islander by birth, by heritage, by marriage, or by grant, you have absolutely no right to vote in our free and fair elections of representatives to our House of Assembly, period! No UK citizen or British overseas territory citizen should be allowed to have an automatic right to vote here in the TCI. Land - The Turks and Caicos Islands today has some 3540,000 legal residents of which about half are Turks and Caicos Islanders.
With such a small number, why is it near impossible for each Turks and Caicos Islander to get at least one piece of residential and commercial property? With the hundreds of thousands of acres of Crown land we still have left, there is more than enough for everyone to benefit plus have sufficient for generations to come. Excluding those that benefited previously of course. For those who say but land is a finite resource and we can’t do that, here’s a simple solution. The Crown essentially currently holds all Crown land in trust, which it can continue to do until our independence. But it should be handed over once a Turks and Caicos Islander can demonstrate through financial statements that they have the ability
to develop the land, issue it and give the time frame for which the development has to take place. If it has not been developed, then it returns to the land bank. The difference being if said person at a later date has the financials to prove they can develop a plot of land, they won’t be penalised. Business opportunity – As a young country developing into a nation, there are so many business opportunities and new industries that Turks and Caicos Islands can pioneer but for the lack of capital availability.
Governments must create the conditions for TCI-owned businesses to thrive in this economy. If you can do it for strangers, you can do it for your own. While this might sound foreign or novel to some, know that every growing nation past and present
gives its citizens preferences to get a leg up on the competition. How do you think Donald Trump got elected and will likely be re-elected? ‘Make America Great Again’ is his mantra. Dr Martin Luther King Jr on his last crusade before being assassinated ie. the Poor Man Campaign, advocated for negros to be given a similar leg up as the European peasants that moved to the American Midwest where they were given land to farm, land grant colleges were set up, plus they got heavily subsidised farming equipment. To this day agriculture is one of the biggest subsidised industries in the US economy. Get the picture? Failure - The notion that as Turks and Caicos Islanders, if we fail once we will forever be labelled as failures is utter nonsense.
But unfortunately, it is what stops many of us from taking the leap into entrepreneurship in the first place. I have failed before and will likely
fail again in my lifetime. It was those early failures that has made me what I am today from those lessons learnt. Those who knew me from high school and A levels knew I wanted to be a doctor but clearly the only Dr Robinson in my immediate family is Dr Royelle Robinson. What if, on returning home with a degree in geography and chemistry, the TCIG didn’t take a chance on me because of my previous failure and not send me a year later to get a Masters in Disaster Management? My life would be different. I wouldn’t have gotten a distinction as I was way more focused at that point, nor would I become the youngest national disaster coordinator in the history of the region if not the world. The point is failures are simply lessons in disguise. I am sure there are more things we’re entitled to but let’s start with those. Jamell Robinson, Providenciales
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COMMENTARY
Adventures in paradise SEVENTY years ago, when the Great War ended, the American youth of today were only a dream and gleam in their grandparents’ minds. Grandpa back then was ready for his own adventure. An adventure in a paradise thought to be somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii or Tahiti maybe? People all over the States were buying boat plans. Some were unorthodox designs. Plywood trimarans, cement hull sailboats. Along came fibreglass that could not only build a boat but could also cover over an old wooden boat. These dreams were promoted on one criteria, cheap! Many moved to California on the Pacific Ocean. Those in the Midwest and eastern USA started to poke around the Bahamas. The dedicated boatmen sailed
BY DAVID TAPFER
David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 30 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011
to the Eastern Caribbean. The Pacific was occupied by Polynesians and the Caribbean by West Indians. Life moved rapidly forward and most boat plans were relegated to drawers. Boats in all stages of completion cluttered the landscape and marinas on both USA coasts. Yes, life moved forward and while families were formed and grew the dreams and gleams never died. This then became the reason behind the
resort industry. The Bahamas was an early beneficiary. Now the dreamers could buy a ticket for a week or two in paradise. Caribbean islands were closer to Miami than Tahiti was to Los Angeles. In the early years, land on Provo sold for a used car. In the late 1980s the paradise vacation industry took off. Land prices soared and greed replaced sharing among some
natives. The Turks and Caicos Islands has just begun to realise its unique position. We are close to the USA market but not too close. Flat land for runways. There are several islands, each one unique and close together. The Bahamas are closer to the states but has numerous islands spread far apart. The Eastern Caribbean islands are far away and while beautiful and historic are independent. Much harder to develop and expensive to visit. I’ve been there and seen that. If the TCI travels the path started in 1995 and returned to in 2016, we can grow our own Shangri-La. The possibilities are endless. Taxes gleaned from a growing resort industry can be joined by American retirees putting down roots and bringing in their income.
From 2003 to 2016 we began to export our income. Overpriced hospitals and purchased Canadian health management. Purchased electrical power are exporting tens of millions a year. We need to fix this. Th TCI cannot afford to enrich Canada. Immigration must be legal. A mail system that moves mail in days not weeks. Better internet. Education from head start for the kiddies to a PHD for the academically inclined. Trade schools for today’s youths to build and repair our cars, appliances, residences. How about electrical power that is affordable to support light manufacturing? Properly managed, the TCI can afford good social programmes and we can enjoy our lives here in paradise.
April 20-26, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
OPINIONS 11
THE VIEW FROM EUROPE
Cariforum-UK EPA offers new opportunities A FEW days ago, the British government published the text of the Cariforum-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (UK EPA) that will govern trade in goods and services with the Caribbean, assuming Britain leaves the European Union sometime later this year. The agreement has the effect of replicating the intent and provisions of the 2008 EU-Cariforum EPA on a UK-only basis, but with some modifications. It provisionally comes into force when either the UK finally leaves the EU - following a special summit in Brussels this is now meant to be by October 31 this year - or at an earlier date determined by the British government and parliament, if both can ever agree on the withdrawal terms. So far, ten Caribbean nations have signed the UK EPA which offers the region the same level of duty free and quota free access to the UK post-Brexit for almost all Cariforum goods and replicates the UK’s services commitments. The Dominican Republic is expected to sign the agreement shortly having been able to address specific concerns relating to tariff rate quotas on milk powder, while Antigua, the Bahamas, Suriname and Haiti have indicated that they intend to do so once various national procedures have been completed. The new agreement also confirms that Caribbean tariffs on imported UK goods and services will continue to be cut in line with the reductions and provisions contained in the EUCariforum EPA, which continues indefinitely with the EU27.
BY DAVID JESSOP
David Jessop is a consultant to the Caribbean Council. He has worked on Caribbean issues for over 40 years. David is the editor of Caribbean Insight and Cuba Briefing publications. He can be contacted at david.jessop@caribbeancouncil.org
The 342-page UK-EPA text and annexes are accompanied by 40-pages of explanatory notes which in part indicate where and in what way it differs from the partnership agreement the region already has with the EU. Taken together these UK-related documents provide a unique legal framework guaranteeing Britain’s future bilateral political, trade and development relationship with the Caribbean. More importantly it potentially offers the region the opportunity to advance and deepen the partnership. By replicating all the existing institutions of the EU EPA in a bilateral EPA, the Caribbean should in future be able to regularly formally review and advance its ties in ways not provided through the existing biennial and less formal UK Caribbean Forum. The new agreement means that in future there will be a Ministerial Joint Council, a Trade and Development Committee plus other working groups with the UK on agriculture, fisheries and technical issues. The new UK EPA will also see established a Cariforum-UK Parliamentary Committee and a Cariforum-UK Consultative Committee.
These latter two bodies, which seek to embrace and deepen the political relationship and links with civil society including the private sector, offer the opportunity, if used wisely and involving the Diaspora, a much-improved dialogue, as to date such multilateral discussions within the context of the EU EPA have largely been too diffuse to be effective. The explanatory notes make clear that the same political, development and other commitments made by Britain as a member of the EU continue, but in a UK context after Brexit. They observe that the geographic coverage includes the UK’s overseas territories, while noting that the special rules relating to nonoriginating materials (cumulation) that presently apply to them continue. More specifically the explanatory document indicates the areas where special provisions had to be made when translating the EU EPA into a UK EPA. For example, the new agreement contains special arrangements for the cumulating of EU 27 inputs into UK and Caribbean exports, so that ‘EU content and processing can be recognised (ie. cumulated) in UK and Cariforum States ‘exports to one
another’, thereby avoiding the loss of preference. There is also a special provision for sugar exports to the UK which suspends the adoption of the EU’s trigger price mechanism for five years, subject to review. More generally the same document demonstrates how the overall nature of trade between the UK and Cariforum, while small, has changed. It indicates that in 2017 while the UK imported in goods and services £1.7 billion (US$2.2 billion) and exported £0.8 billion (US$1.05 billion), services are now of much greater overall significance in trade flows than traditional exports. As one might expect, the size of Cariforum services exports vary greatly from country to country, but total services exports to the UK the same year stood at £1.2 billion (US$1.6 billion) while goods exports - largely agricultural commodities, oil and rum - stood at £0.4bn (US$0.5 billion). Interestingly, the explanatory document contains a section on the ACP-EU Cotonou Convention which expires in 2020. While the convention’s fundamental principles have been included in the UK-EPA, what it does not do is provide any indication as to how the UK intends addressing its ACP relationship after that date, assuming it has by then left the EU. This perhaps implies that Britain intends moving towards separate relationships with Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, as well as with other parts of the world such
as Central America, with which it is presently discussing replicating the existing EU association agreement. Just as importantly, what the new EPA does not do is enable the free circulation of Caribbean goods shipped to the UK and then into the EU 27 after Brexit, unless Britain negotiates a customs union or similar arrangement. Nor does it speak to the implications of the UK crashing out of the EU and its stated intention of reducing almost all third country tariffs for 12 months to protect its consumers: a decision, if taken, that could undercut some Caribbean exports. Britain is still far from determining how and when it will leave the EU despite its electorate having voted in June 2016 to depart. Since then the UK, to the world at large and to the dismay of almost all of its citizens whether they want to remain or leave, has slid into a surreal political realm in which nothing can be agreed. Although the UK Parliament has taken a measure of control and a genuinely serious if belated exchange is taking place between ministers and the opposition Labour Party, multiple and increasingly confrontational divisions over Brexit are fragmenting Britain’s political and social discourse. The new UK-EPA is welcome, stabilising and potentially beneficial, but no one in the Caribbean should be under any illusion that Brexit’s divisions will likely last far into the future, with profound long-term political and economic consequences.
Be ambitious and aim for the highest YOU are worth more than you think. Some of you are selling your birth rights for as little as nothing. Stop selling yourself short. This article is to encourage you to embrace the opportunities and privileges. In so doing, be ambitious and aim for the highest. Many of you have an opportunity for promotion in the public sector but because the position is based on a certain island, some of you refuse to take it because you do not want to live there. When opportunities come knocking at your door, embrace them because you may not get these opportunities again and as a result the Government may have to recruit expatriates for the positions and then we complain about the expatriates occupying the positions. Apply for the positions if you
think you are qualified for them. There are jobs also available in the private sector but you do not apply for them because you believe that the job is for work permit purposes only and so you think you will not be selected. If you think you qualify for something and you want it, then go for it and copy your application to the Labour Department. When I first joined Cable and Wireless as the management accountant, I was told that I would become the financial controller within a year. A year later, I applied for it but the expatriate holder had no intention of leaving the post. Eventually I got the post. Later the position of chief executive officer became available. I applied for the role and was selected and served in that position for more than seven years.
DREXWELL SEYMOUR
Drexwell Seymour is a certified public accountant and is the managing partner for HLB TCI. His favourite hobby, however, is writing. He has a personal website, www.drexwellseymour. com, where all of his writings are posted. He also has a YouTube channel where you can find inspirational videos. Drexwell has a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance.
If I did not apply for the positions, I would not get them. EMBRACE THE BELONGER PRIVILEGES AND BECOME THE EMPLOYER There are certain privileges that Belongers are entitled to such as access to Crown land and the reserved business licence categories. If you have big dreams and goals,
and you need land then apply to TCIG for the land. You can get as much land as you want. If you do not apply you will not get it, so when you see others get it don’t complain. That is your privilege. The Government granted many acres of land to expatriates on the beach and other high end areas throughout the TCI and as result, many of them are very successful.
Embrace the reserved business licence categories. If you plan to be in a partnership with an expat or local, put in your portion of the funds representing your shares even if it means you have to borrow the funds. Stop fronting for small monthly kickbacks. Too many of us are working so hard for our employers sacrificing so much time. It is good to work hard but start working smart and focus on becoming the employer. Don’t think you cannot do it. You can and whenever you do, think beyond the TCI. Ensure you are qualify for the position. If you are not qualified, then do what is necessary to equip yourself to become an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur. If you are in partnership, be active in the business and ensure you have a partnership agreement. Be ambitious and aim for the highest.
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EASTER MESSAGE
New and wonderful things BY RIGHT REVEREND LAISH BOYD BISHOP Diocese of the Bahamas and the TCI
HE AROSE! He arose! Alleluia! Christ Arose! – Robert Lowry 18261899 Another Easter is here and this tells us that time is marching on. Easter 2018 seems like just yesterday. We are thankful to be alive, for the beauty of the Earth and for the meaningful relationships that make our lives worthwhile. These and other blessings give us hope and encouragement every day in the face of life’s challenges. At Easter, we Christians celebrate and proclaim that Jesus rose from the dead, as the Bible teaches. This act of Jesus conquered sin and death, and brought humanity into a new relationship with God. The disciples, the Jewish religious authorities and the Roman officials ALL thought that Jesus was “finished with”, gone from good, but not so. The Easter story becomes a parable for everyday life, teaching us
some valuable lessons. Life is full of overcast days when we think that the worst weather is about to break loose. Then, suddenly, the sky clears and the sun comes out. Have you ever experienced this in the course of your day? Life has many bad situations that seem to have no good value or positive outcome. Then, eventually, some positive peeps out in the gloom, surprising us since we had felt and had thought the worst. We even have a saying that ‘behind every dark cloud is a silver lining’. How many silver linings have you experienced in your lifetime? Don’t be afraid to remember them and to tell others about them. Life is full of terrible, painful events which bring our world crashing down to the ground. We feel like we have lost everything but, then, the tragedy leads to new and wonderful things that we could never have imagined happening before. How many tragedies have you seen that lead to better and unexpected outcomes?
God has the last say. Life is full of examples of apparent endings that are FAR from the end. They are actually only pauses which lead to a continuation into a new chapter. Sometimes we do not look hard enough for continuations. These facts about the resurrection do not lead to a trouble-free life. They do not take away the pain and disappointment of reality. They do not mean that everything will always be ‘just fine’. In fact, bright spots and positive outcomes may not happen to us as often as we would like. In our unhappiness, pain, trouble and disappointment we may not be able to appreciate any of this silver lining talk. It may actually be the last thing that we want to hear when we have been hurt or betrayed, or when we cannot provide for our families. However, that we are alive, that life goes on in spite of it all, and that we see yet another day, are all clues that we need to carry on! It is the most powerful reminder to the Christian and to everyone else that God is alive, and that there is
hope, and that the power and love of Jesus are real. We need to believe this. We need to live this and to share it with others so that they can know that God is alive. Easter is meaningless if we keep it as a story written on a page in the Bible or only as a belief that we hold in our hearts. When we live and care for others as we ought the story of the resurrection of Jesus jumps off the page; it takes on real and practical significance in someone’s life; it lets
others know that the hope, renewal, new life and joy are real and can touch even their lives and situations. The words of the angel were true then and are true now: “He is arisen. He is not here.” (Matthew 28:6) because he is out in our world making a difference in human lives through you and me. Our living makes hope and new life real in the lives of others. Happy Easter from the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, and from Bishop Laish Boyd and his family.
EASTER MESSAGE
A life of love and forgiveness BY WASHINGTON MISICK, Leader of the Progressive National Party
AS WE commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus our redeemer may our contemplation of his sacrifice for a broken world inspire us to spiritual renewal. We are told in Romans 6:4 that “just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the father, even so we also should walk in newness of life”. While we recall the Passion of Christ as demonstrated in the short final period of his life from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to his death Paul reminds us in Romans 4:25 that “Christ was raised for our justification” yet we tend to place more importance on his death when he himself said “because I live, ye shall live also”. The 16th century Dominican Friar Tommaso Campanella in questioning why Jesus resurrection
is less emphasised than his death on the cross asked rhetorically: “Why do you keep filling gallery after gallery with endless pictures of the one ever-reiterated theme, of Christ in weakness, Christ upon the cross, Christ dying, most of all Christ hanging dead? “Why do you concentrate upon that passing episode, as if that were the last word and the final scene, as if the curtain dropped upon that horror of disaster and defeat? “Paint Christ not dead but risen… Paint him the conqueror of death! Paint him the lord of life! Paint him as what he is, the irresistible victor who, tested to the uttermost, has proved himself indeed mighty to save.” The 20th century evangelist George Beasley-Murray also opined that: “If the church had contemplated the empty tomb as much as the cross of its lord, its life would have been more exhilarating and its contribution to the world more positive than has been the case.”
Beasley-Murray’s words must be a reminder to us of Jesus’ commandment to love one another. He says: “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Let us also be reminded that Jesus in his model prayer requires us to forgive those who sin against us as Christ forgave our sins. After all, is not Easter in its truest sense about death to old ways and a rebirth to a new life of love and forgiveness? Let us resolve to practice what we preach by honouring Christ’s sacrifice this Easter and beyond. Finally, the holy writ pronounces a blessing on the nation on “whose God is the lord.” In these confused times when might is right, and wrong is strong let the Turks and Caicos hold to the principles of its Godly heritage and resist outside pressure to conform to a culture that dishonours God. Happy Easter to all!
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Gala raises $60k for autism classroom
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One hundred and thirty attendees enjoyed the gala at Point Grace Resort. Together they raised $60,000 for the Hope Autism Classroom in Providenciales.
ATTENDEES at a glamorous gala raised a massive $60,000 which will pay an entire year’s expenses at the Hope Autism Classroom About 130 people came along to the event which was hosted by Grace Bay Resorts Foundation at Point Grace Resort on Saturday (April 13). It began at the pool bar with a bubbly hour sponsored by The Wine Cellar where Mionetto and Mionetto cocktails were poured as guests enjoyed the sounds of Sir Clarke on the saxophone. They were then led to Grace’s Cottage for the main event - a surprise murder mystery that guests were not aware of until the dinner began. They spent the evening reading suspect profiles and using clues to help guide them to the murderer; while enjoying a four-course meal and the sounds of the amazing Sound Proof Band.
The winners of the murder mystery were Gilley’s Enterprises who were also a sponsor of the evening, and the Petrovich family. Johnna Messam, director of the Grace Bay Resorts Foundation, said she was blown away by the overwhelming support from the community. “Our max capacity was 130 seats and we had a sold-out event. We had calls up until the day of the event with hopefuls wanting to attend and purchase last minute, but due to the venue, we had met our max. “We also received donations from persons who were unable to attend but still wanted to support the cause.” Actresses and autism awareness advocates Holly Robinson Peete and Kim fields were the hosts for the evening. Mark Durliat brought remarks along with Nikheel Advani, who was unable to attend
but appeared on video, and Hope Foundation founder Almando Rigby. Later in the evening, Holly Robinson Peete shared her journey to advocacy through video, which was followed by a heartfelt testimony by her daughter Ryan, twin to Holly’s autistic son RJ Peete. In attendant were officials from the Ministry of Education which made a pledge to the Hope Autism Classroom. Wesley Clerveaux brought remarks on behalf of the Minister of Education who had to travel unexpectedly. Also in attendance were sponsors Price Waterhouse Coopers, Gilley’s Enterprises, InterCaribbean, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, and others. “When we first embarked on this journey, our goal was to at least be able to offset the cost of what the Hope Autism Classroom advised their annual expenses were, which
was $60,000,” Messam said. “With the silent auction, donations, the pledge from the Ministry of Education and tickets and tables purchases, we were able to raise over $60,000, exceeding our expectations. “We’re thrilled to be able to assist the Hope Autism Classroom and hopefully the Ashley Learning Centre and look forward to being able to assist in the same capacity next year.” Messam said the Grace Bay Resorts Foundation hope to make this an annual event “as we truly believe the support for access to the resources for special needs in this country is imperative,” The foundation is looking into partnership with the other special needs organisation, The Ashley Learning Centre, to ensure access to resources and funding is shared across the board.
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TCI: ‘A wonderful place to live and work’ Finance experts speak about vast investment opportunities POPULAR online finance magazine World Finance spoke to experts in the TCI’s financial industry recently to gauge how accessible it is to investors. James Bursey, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos, and David Stewart, president of the TCI Finance Industry Association, discussed what makes the territory attractive to businesses. The full article published on Tuesday (April 16) titled ‘Turks and Caicos offers investors tax neutrality and quality of life’ can be accessed in full at www.worldfinance.com THE TRANSCRIPT IS AS FOLLOWS: World Finance: The Turks and Caicos Islands has committed to revitalising its financial services sector. It’s been one year since the Islands’ updated National Investment Policy was approved, outlining key development priorities to maintain a dynamic, growing economy. James Bursey is CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos and David Stewart is the president of the Finance Industry Association. David – what opportunities are there for financial services investors on the Islands? David Stewart: Turks and Caicos is a five-star jurisdiction and resort. We have a substantial population of ultra-high-net-worth visitors and residents; so, there is a lot of opportunity in relation to trust, fiduciary, asset management, international wealth management and financial services for individuals. We also have a strong reputation for our mid-market captive insurance industry, which mostly faces the US market.
And I would say we’ve got an experienced regulatory environment – accounting, banking environment – that’s used to working with captive insurers. So, that is another major opportunity. But more broadly, we’re a wonderful place to live and work. And we want to attract a broad church of financial services businesses to consider the Turks and Caicos as the place to locate for their next opening. James Bursey: The third pillar of the financial service industry of course is - banking. We have three Canadian banks already there. And we’re discussing with European, US and Asian banks. And I hope by the end of the next 12 months we’re going to have three more resident on the Islands. So, it’s a great place from which to locate a bank. World Finance: What are the benefits of establishing a business on the Turks and Caicos? James Bursey: First and foremost, it’s a beautiful place to be. I get up with the sun, I can go for a walk on the beach - try doing that in London or New York. So, if that’s the kind of lifestyle you want, that’s a start. Second thing is, of course, we’re very closely located and very easily accessible to the whole of North America. But most importantly it is a great place to work. We have an environment where people know each other; but we also have a lot of people who pass through on vacation or to monitor their investments – which is an opportunity to meet people that you often in larger financial centres don’t get. David Stewart: And I think it’s
a wonderful place to live if you’re internationally mobile, which lots of families are. You can be in New York in two hours and 50 minutes daily and Florida eight times a day. Quality of life is very good – schools, shops, restaurants, the beaches – commuting time never more than 20 minutes, no matter where you are; and there’s no traffic jams. All of these things are tremendously attractive if, like me, you’ve lived and worked in big cities for most of your career. World Finance: Sounds idyllic; what’s the path to incorporation for businesses? James Bursey: It’s actually very simple. Primarily you could do it yourself, but I would frankly recommend: get a local lawyer whom you like and let them do the paperwork. It’s about $2,000 to $2,500
Public invited to turn TCI green SEVERAL environmental activities are being hosted over the next month as part of the Greening the TCI event – and the public is welcome to take part. The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) will be hosting activities to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, International Day for Biodiversity on May 22, and World Turtle Day on May 23. According to a press release from the department on April 10, Earth Day will kick off the ‘Know your regulations’ campaign.
“The DECR hope to educate the community at large about the TCI’s environmental rules and regulations through social media, radio, television and printed material,” the release said. Various school activities will also be held in honour of Greening the TCI, including the annual essay competition, a poster competition, book readings and a poetry contest. Activities will touch on the TCI International Film Festival youth programme, sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada, and the
imminent single-use plastic bag ban awareness campaign. The DECR said the public can get in touch “if you, your business or your school would like more information on how to keep the TCI ‘beautiful by nature’ and how you can get involved in these activities”. To find out more contact the DECR’s environment outreach coordinator Amy Avenant on 3384176 or email avenant.amy@ gmail.com Details will also be posted on the DECR Environment Outreach and Education Facebook page.
depending on who you work with. Incorporation’s straightforward and simple. And you get your paperwork in less than two weeks. Not quite as fast as you are online, but: sit back and enjoy the beach or just start building your next business. David Stewart: But we are in the midst of digitising our company registry. So, within a year we will have online incorporation, online certificates of incumbency and all of the other corporate paperwork. And I think that the other opportunity – particularly in preferred sectors like financial services – is that there are concessions and development incentives which are available on a case-by-case basis, which offer significant value to investors in terms of a guaranteed immigration, guaranteed concessions on expenditure, and other concessions which people would find valuable. World Finance: How else does Invest Turks and Caicos work with investors to match them up with opportunities on the Islands? James Bursey: Well for instance, I’ll be very specific on a case we have right now. We had a developer who came in, wanted to get into the Islands – hadn’t been there before. And had a project that we liked a lot, and they were short of total capital. So, our organisation, we went with them off-island to primarily North America. We arranged for the subsequent capitalisation that they required. And now they are able to proceed – we’re now at the point where we will be writing that development agreement – and they will be able to proceed fully funded. So, that’s the kind of help that our organisation gives.
Conversely, we do a matchmaking service where we keep a list of organisations or individuals who want to invest in projects, but don’t have the time to go and suss them out themselves. So, we do that matchmaking service. So again: financial assistance, match-making, working through government regulation. That’s what we do. World Finance: Finally David – you seem to have incredible ambitions for financial services on the Islands – where do you want to see the industry in the next five to 10 years? David Stewart: So right now, the Turks and Caicos is a minnow – it’s a tiny, tiny market. I would like to see the Turks and Caicos grow in a sensible, proportionate way. Focusing on its key, distinguishing factors which are: ultra-high-net-worth families, multi-family offices, trustees and fiduciaries on the one hand and captive insurance on the other. It doesn’t mean I’m not going to be hugely encouraging of fund management or any other clean, compliant, transparent, international financial services business. The international financial services environment at the moment is a very challenged, very interesting one. But I believe that tax neutral jurisdictions – the aggregation of capital for international investment – is something that in a proper, compliant and transparent way – properly regulated – is going to go from strength to strength. And I believe that the Turks and Caicos has a real role to play in that industry. And I look forward to seeing it grow.
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One of the creations made during the craft workshops
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Women work with old textiles to make new products
Traditional craftspeople learn new skills ARTISANS in North and Middle Caicos learnt how to adapt their skills to create sought after new products during TCI National Trust workshops. The craft sessions were held at the Flamingo Pond Visitor Information Centre and Local Craft Outlet facility, in Whitby, North Caicos. They took place on March 29 and April 1 under the theme ‘Preserving traditional skills with a flair of modernisation’. Several craftspeople, skilled in using scraps of fabric to make mats and doilies, attended the educational classes, where they showed off their
talents. The facilitator then introduced them to new ways of using their skills, to make coasters, dashboard protectors and wall ornaments. The participants were encouraged to produce marketable creations which could be displayed at the Flamingo Pond local craft outlet for retail. Items will also be sold at other National Trust gift shops at the Conch Bar Cave, Little Water Cay, Heaving Down Rock and Cheshire Hall plantation ruins historic site. A press release from the TCI
National Trust on April 10 said: “Through its cultural heritage preservation programme, the National Trust encourages the public
to buy local, support our artisans and support the preservation of traditional skills.” More information on the craft
workshop and the other related projects is available from the TCI National Trust at 941-5710 or info@ tcnationaltrust.org
North Caicos rental car companies merge THREE North Caicos car rental companies have merged to form the largest, most diverse company of the type on the island. Al’s Rent A Car, Nick’s Rent A Car and Pelican Rentals announced on Monday (April 15) that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The new company, Twin Island Adventures, begun operations this week as Al’s Rent A Car. In a press release, the company said the consolidated efforts were necessary in order to offer customers more
competitive prices and a wider selection of vehicles. Twin Island Adventures’ CEO Albright Gardiner said: “We’re excited to offer our customers significant and immediate value and promote North and Middle Caicos as the destination of choice for discerning visitors and residents.” Twin Island Adventures operating as Al’s Rent A Car offers daily and extended hour service, free car delivery anywhere on North Caicos, free additional driver and allinclusive pricing, the company said.
Pupils saw their studies come to life during the coastal field trip
Beach field trip prepares students for exams STUDENTS from TCI Middle School learnt about coastal dynamics and sand dune ecology during a field trip to the seafront this month. Environmental officer McLeod of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) assisted with the trip at the request of the school. He taught the students various methods used by the Government
to monitor the beaches and what socioeconomic considerations might be made from study results. A press release from the department on April 10 said: “The DECR would like to note that we continue to be impressed by the intelligence possessed by the youth within the Turks and Caicos Islands and wish our students good luck in
their upcoming exams.” Any school in the TCI that wishes to conduct educational activities relating to the environment can request to have the DECR involved. For more information, they can contact education and outreach officer Amy Avenant on avenant. amy@gmail.com or the DECR on environment@gov.tc
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Gov’t releases stats on education system DATA on the territory’s education system from 2015 to 2017 has just been released and is available on the Government’s website.
The published Education Digests consist of information on teacher population and qualifications, student enrolment and nationality,
examinations and financial statistics, and tertiary and continuing education. Once analysed, the data informs
the policies and programmes designed for the growth and development of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands through education. A press release from the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services on March 28 announced the release of the information. “These statistics allow for the monitoring and evaluation of the national education system against regional and international provision,” it read. The data is sought by external agencies such as the Caribbean Development Bank, Unesco, Unicef, Caricom and the European Union. “Many of these agencies provide technical as well as financial support in building the capacity, for improving the services which afford, to all our citizens, lifelong learning opportunities in safe environments.”
The efficiency with which this education data is collected and analysed has been improving since the introduction of the Unesca data management software ‘Open Education Management Information System’ in 2016. Both public and private schools have now been registered and can take advantage of this mechanism for recording and analysing enrolment, attendance, teacher, assessment, welfare and financial information on their schools. “The software is being updated and the Department of Education has been providing training in the use of this valuable tool which saves time and allows for the easy management of data,” the statement read. The latest Education Digests cover 2015 to 2016 and 2016 to 2017 and can be accessed at www.gov.tc under the ministry’s ‘Reports and Statistics’ tab.
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Tournament organisers hand over $20,000 to the two recipient charities
Tournament presents $40k to charities TWO local charities gratefully accepted $20,000 cheques each from organisers of the Wine Cellar Golf and Fishing Tournament this April. The ninth annual event raised a massive $40,000 which was split between the Edward Gartland Youth Centre and Provo Sailing Academy. A press release from the tournament committee on April 3 said they were proud to announce
the presentation of the cheques. “The Edward Gartland Youth Centre is a non-profit organisation providing a centre for the youth of Providenciales with activities range from tutoring, to sports and recreation, arts and craft and so much more. “The Provo Sailing Academy’s dedicated staff has taught many a young local the fine art of sailing.” Every year of the proceeds
from the fun-filled, family sporting weekend are donated to local charities. The latest donation brings the total given by the tournament committee to $281,000. “We would like to thank our sponsors and organisers who were key in our efforts to give back to the youth of the TCI community,” the committee said. “We look forward to giving even more next year.”
IT IS with great pleasure that we welcome you to the first edition of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA)’s ‘Tourism Speaks’ bi-weekly column. As a country that is mainly dependent on the tourism sector to drive the economy, it’s paramount that we create a communication avenue to discuss the importance of our tourism product while highlighting the enormous economic impact it has on our country. Tourism accounts for a large percent of the national gross domestic product (GDP) and impacts the economy in a significant way. Our ‘beautiful by nature’ destination has been blessed with its turquoise waters, top of the line amenities and luxury resorts, condos and guest houses making it undeniably one of the world’s best destinations. Over the past decade, brand Turks and Caicos has seen increasing expansion and diversification of its offerings. With new luxury resorts, restaurants, excursions
companies and more flights from North America, the country is on a fast track to becoming the premier vacation destination in the Caribbean. It’s necessary to further the culture of hospitality to promote the development of our country. In these columns, we hope to share fresh ideas and create innovative ways to not only bolster the country’s current offerings of pristine vistas and beautiful people but to also develop new approaches to garner the attention of residents and visitors alike. As destination Turks and Caicos grows and becomes an international household name for luxury, the question that looms is, ‘How important is tourism to the Turks and Caicos Islands?’ We will be discussing the question in our next edition. We invite readers to share their thoughts with us via email at pr@turksandcaicoshta.com Let us know why tourism is important to you. We look forward to discussing this further in the next edition of Tourism Speaks!
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United Way TCI works to enhance education of students
AN ALL-volunteer-led organisation - United Way TCI - has been working very hard over the past month to enhance the reading ability of children in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The group of some 100 volunteers was born from a need to address and close the learning gap in primary age students. Over the past five weeks, the volunteers along with popular superhero figures, have been going into schools around Providenciales reading to and encouraging reading habits among the students. On Monday, April 22, the organisation will host a reading relay at the National Stadium, which will be a culmination of its reada-thon under the theme ‘Reading Superheroes’. Officially launched in March, the national literacy campaign is part of United Way TCI’s mandate to improve literacy throughout the TCI by encouraging children to read, chairman Mark Fulford told the press on Wednesday. Fulford said the organisation, which began in 2018, was born from the desire and generosity of a single donor who believed in United Way’s worldwide mission and values and wanted to replicate their success in the TCI. Their vision is to build a community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education. More than 300 students from 11 participating schools have registered to be a part of the relay.
United Way’s chairman Mark Fulford, executive director Claudine Ewing and treasurer Snjezana Andrews flanked by superhero volunteers Tammy Francis as SuperGirl, Walter Cox as Black Panther and Laura Farrar as Spider Woman
Claudine Ewing, executive director of United Way TCI, commented on the reason behind this latest campaign. “Our aim this year is to focus on education and that is why we are tackling literacy and reading in our primary schools. “We know that many of our students are not reading at grade level. We are using this initiative to make reading fun and make them better readers. “Our aim is that no child is left behind when we have the opportunity to assist.” She further noted: “The reading
Grace Bay Resorts named ‘hotel with a heart’ WORLD renowned travel guide Frommer’s has recognised luxury hotel brand Grace Bay Resorts as a “hotel with heart” in its recent publication. The article on volunteering while on vacation encourages travellers to find opportunities to help out while on their holidays abroad. Acts of service such as volunteering are known to alleviate stress and increase happiness in those who give, the magazine said. The publication recommends Grace Bay Resorts, stating that “guests can request a curated experience with one of several local schools that the resorts’ foundation assists.” They reached out to Grace Bay Resorts foundation director, Johnna Messam, who said: “We’ve had a family on vacation who wanted to teach their daughters the importance of giving back and leaving something behind everywhere they visit. “Since the daughters were of school age and a new school year was
about to begin, we took the family to a supply store and they purchased hundreds of books, backpacks, pens, stationary, and anything that could save local parents some money.” Grace Bay Resorts Foundation remains a household name in the community when it comes to giving back, an April 9 press release from the resort said. Its staple initiatives have always focused on education, and in its 10th year the foundation aspires to transform the way people look at education by expanding the efforts of autism awareness in the TCI. This week, the foundation kicked off their first annual gala in honour of the TCI’s only autism classroom, featuring a mystery dining experience for attendees. The evening was hosted by American actress and television director Kim Fields and American actress and singer Holly Robinson Peete – both autism awareness activists.
relay will be a great way for students to showcase their reading skills and improvement.” During the five week read-a-thon, students were encouraged to read to friends and family for a sponsored fee. The top two students with the most reading hours were chosen as readers of the week by their school and named reading superheroes by United Way TCI. The organisation has pledged to donate 25 percent of the proceeds raised by each school to their parent teacher association (PTA). The other 75 percent of the
proceeds will go to fund the reading intervention program dubbed ‘Yes I can read’, which is an after-school tutoring programme geared at helping children become better readers. The winning school at the relay will receive an updated library and the student that raised the most money will receive a vacation for a family of four. The reading intervention programme has already been launched as a pilot programme at the Enid Capron Primary School and the contribution of more funds will help to expand the programme to more children in need.
“Based on the Government’s statistics we have over 1,700 students in the Government primary school system with a great number of them not reading at grade level. “There are many contributors to this, such as learning disability, language barriers, etc,” Ewing stated. She said that part of the group’s mandate is to help schools acquire the tools to adequately deal with these issues in the future. Organisers have said they will be taking the reading programme to the sister islands after they have ironed out the kinks following the first programme in Providenciales.
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US Level 2 travel advisories reissued for Bahamas, Jamaica and DR THE US Department of State issued 3 Travel Advisories, Exercise Increased Caution, for certain countries in the Caribbean Sea. These Level 2 Travel Advisories by the State Department indicate that visitors to the countries of the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic are experiencing various types of ‘crime.’ Additionally, the Canadian and the United Kingdom governments have issued similar travel advisories for visitors to these Caribbean Sea countries during 2019. The Bahamas: Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assault, occur even during the day and in tourist areas. Although the family islands are not crime-free, the vast majority of crime occurs on New Providence and Grand Bahama Islands. U.S. government personnel are not permitted to visit the area known by many visitors as the Sand Trap area in Nassau due to crime. Watercraft are often not maintained, and many companies do not have safety certifications to operate in The Bahamas. Jet-ski operators have been known to commit sexual assaults against tourists. Jamaica: Violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides are common. Sexual assaults occur frequently, including at allinclusive resorts. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
These Level 2 Travel Advisories by the State Department indicate that visitors to the countries of the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic are experiencing various types of ‘crime.’
Emergency services vary throughout the island, and response times may vary from U.S. standards. U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to certain areas, from using public buses, and from driving outside of prescribed areas of Kingston at night. The Dominican Republic: Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault is a concern throughout the Dominican Republic. The development of a professional tourist police corps, institution of a 911 system in many parts of the country, and a concentration of resources in resort areas means these tend to be better policed than urban areas like Santo
Domingo. The wide availability of weapons, the use, and trade of illicit drugs, and a weak criminal justice system contribute to the high level of criminality on the broader scale The State Department says ‘If you decide to travel to these island countries, you should take the following preventive actions.’ Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry. Follow the advice of resort and tour operators regarding local safety and security concerns Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Additionally, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Travel Alerts for these countries during 2019. The CDC has previously alerted visitors to the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic to be aware of dengue, Zika and measles viruses. The CDC suggests various preventive vaccines prior to traveling abroad, as well as medicines and supplies. Pre-trip counseling sessions can be scheduled at Vax-BeforeTravel, and vaccine discount can be found at GoodRx. (Vaxbeforetravel. com)
Premier David Burt received two threatening emails, one in which the sender mentioned putting a hole in his head and the other which referred to cutting off his head with a hacksaw.
Man admits to threatening to cut off Bermuda Premier’s head A 29-year-old man who was charged a year ago with making death threats to Premier David Burt pleaded guilty this week. Jared Gordon admitted in court to sending the country’s leader two threatening emails, one in which he wrote about putting a hole in Burt’s head and another in which he said he would cut off his head. He had been offered bail since being charged in May 2018 for the October 12, 2017 and March 28, 2018 offences, but was remanded after he was unable to find a guarantee. After Gordon’s guilty plea, Acting Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe extended his bail pending the completion of a psychological assessment and a social inquiry report for sentencing, but she left the need for a guarantee. If he gets the guarantee to be released on bail, Gordon, who is
reported to be homeless, must stay at least 100 yards away from the House of Assembly, the Cabinet Office and the official residence of the Premier, Camden House. Although he admitted to the death threats, Gordon denied one count of blackmail. The prosecution indicated it would not proceed with that charge. The first email Gordon sent to Burt stated: “Ignoring me asking for a budget is driving me to a point of wanting to tell you this to your face…I would really put a hole in your head.” It was followed by several images of guns. A second e-mail stated: “I’m going to end up coming back like a thief in the night, pulling you out of your house and chopping your head off with a hacksaw.” (Caribbean360)
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal Puts Same-Sex Marriage Rights on Pause ON the same day two women were to become the first same-sex couple in the Cayman Islands to get married, a Court of Appeal stayed the High Court decision that would have made the wedding possible. The right given to same-sex couples to marry in the British Overseas Territory has been suspended, pending the hearing of government’s appeal against Chief Justice Anthony Smellie’s rewrite of the law to legalize same-sex marriage. The Court of Appeal handed down that decision on Wednesday, after government sought a stay to prevent the Chief Justice’s ruling – which was handed down in a challenge to the Marriage Law filed by Chantelle Day and Vickie Bodden Bush after they were refused an application to wed in April 2018– from taking effect until its appeal is heard.
President of the three-member panel, Sir John Goldring said the court accepted the point raised by attorney Reshma Sharma on behalf of the attorney general that there was a risk of creating a legal anomaly if samesex couples were allowed to marry and the Chief Justice’s decision was later overturned on appeal. He said the judges had read and considered Day’s “moving and detailed” affidavit and was in “no doubt” of the prejudices she and Bodden Bush faced. But, he said, there were cogent grounds for a stay to be put in place. The judge said the court was also conscious of the administrative changes that may be required to give effect to Smellie’s judgment. “It is not without hesitation that we have concluded that the interests of justice do require a stay in this case, pending the decision of this
court,” Justice Goldring said. The court will hear government’s appeal at its next sitting in August and make a decision on whether the Chief Justice’s ruling should stand. In his judgment delivered on April 1, the Chief Justice ordered a rewrite of the Cayman Islands’ Marriage Law, saying that preventing samesex couples from accessing marriage and the suite of rights that come with it was a clear violation of freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution, including the right to a private and family life, the right to freedom of conscience, and the right to freedom from discrimination. The Chief Justice ordered that the clause in the law that specifies marriage is reserved for heterosexual couples should be amended to state that: “Marriage means the union between two people as one another’s spouses.”
Vickie Bodden Bush (left) and Chantelle Day (right) had been scheduled to marry this week, reports say. (Credit: Cayman Compass)
The government, in its appeal, maintains that the Chief justice overstepped his powers by revising the Marriage Law directly, to create what Sharma described as “a new species of marriage”. But David McGrath, who was representing Day and Bodden Bush,
said government’s grounds for appeal were simply a rehash of arguments that had been unsuccessful at trial. He said they were “totally without merit” and had “no chance of success”, and it would be unfair to his clients to deny them the “fruits of their judgment”.
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Jamaica urges submissions for claims to UK’s Windrush compensation initiative
A man carries containers used to filled them with fuel that is sold on the black market in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Dispute with U.S. energy trader worsens Haiti’s fuel crisis A DISPUTE between Haiti and a U.S. energy trading firm is leading to long blackouts and fuel shortages in the Caribbean nation, feeding anger at President Jovenel Moise’s government following the collapse of a supply deal with Venezuela last year. The capital Port-au-Prince’s fragile power grid was dealt a blow when Novum Energy Trading Corp suspended shipments in February, leaving residents without electricity for days and many gas stations with no fuel at the pumps. Novum says the government owes it $40 million in overdue payments for fuel. Haitian officials did not reply to requests for comment. The Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation, Haiti long relied on fuel shipments from nearby OPEC member Venezuela, which offered cheap financing to several Caribbean nations to buy its gasoline, diesel and other products through a program called Petrocaribe. But the scheme fell apart last year due to economic turmoil in Venezuela, forcing Haiti - a nation of 11 million people - to return to international markets. Novum, which has supplied Haiti with fuel for more than four years, stepped up its shipments as the Petrocaribe deal unravelled. Novum said it supplied 80 percent of Haiti’s gasoline and diesel needs last year. On Feb. 27, Novum anchored a vessel carrying 150,000 barrels of gasoline off Port-au-Prince until the payment dispute could be resolved. The cargo was equivalent to roughly half of Haiti’s monthly consumption of gasoline, according to industry experts. After more than a month waiting, Novum on April 4 said the situation was “untenable” and sent the vessel to Jamaica to take on provisions. Youri Chevry, mayor of Port-auPrince, a sprawling city of more than 2.6 million people, said electricity and gasoline shortages had grown worse over the past month as Haiti
waited for the shipment. “It’s a very bad situation ... It has a lot of repercussions,” he said. Chris Scott, Novum’s chief financial officer, said the vessel would not dock until the government could pay. He said Novum had taken such measures “fairly regularly” since mid-2018 as Haiti started to fall behind on payments after the Petrocaribe program collapsed. “They need to pay in order for us to be able to discharge,” Scott said. A government official, who asked not to be identified, said fuel distribution companies in Haiti had not paid the government for gasoline and diesel it purchased on their behalf from Novum. That in turn meant the government could not pay the U.S. company for the fuel. The official said other companies were still supplying Haiti with fuel. He did not provide details. The scarcity of fuel and growing economic problems has put basic necessities increasingly out of reach for many Haitians, despite a $229 million loan program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached last month. “I’m barely surviving,” said 40-year-old Amos, one of scores of hawkers selling black market gasoline on a busy street in the capital. On bad day, he earns little more than 50 cents. “It’s going to be difficult to see change in this country.” Protesters have for months agitated to remove Moise, a former businessman who took office in February 2017. They blame him for inflation running at around 17 percent, the depreciation of the gourde currency, and for not investigating alleged misuse of Petrocaribe funds by public officials. Between Feb. 7 and Feb. 27, the protests claimed at least 26 lives and injured more than 77 people, according to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, though the situation has calmed since then.
GOVERNMENT has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Windrush Compensation Scheme by the British Government, and is encouraging individuals who have been affected to submit their claims. The scheme applies to members of the so-called Windrush Generation’ – immigrants who arrived in the United Kingdom (UK) between 1948 and 1973 from the Caribbean to address labour shortages, and helped to rebuild Britain after World War II. Through the initiative, payments will be made to eligible individuals who did not have the right documentation to prove their status in the UK and suffered adverse effects on their lives as a result. It will provide for the granting of citizenship to those affected; the waiving of fees and charges for the Windrush Generation and their families in relation to their return to the UK. Leader of Government Business in the Senate, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith said the Government actively participated in the consultations undertaken by the Windrush Task Force established by the British Government last year,
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith said the Jamaican government is actively participated in the consultations undertaken by the Windrush Task Force established by the British Government last year.
and had shared its views on how the scheme could be established and the areas for compensation. She said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will examine the provisions and operationalisation of the scheme in greater detail, in consultation with the Attorney General’s Chambers. “In the interim, we will ensure
that those Jamaicans who sought assistance from us when the crisis came to attention last year are made aware of how they may pursue their claims. We will also be placing an ad in the papers and on our website, as we did last year when seeking to help persons understand if they might be eligible for re-entry,” she said.
Haitian claiming political persecution seeks asylum in Barbados in first of its kind case A 31-year-old Haitian man who says he was forced to flee his homeland to save his life is now seeking political asylum in Barbados. “I have political persecution in my country, Haiti, and I [fled] here to Barbados to save my life,” Jean Wilny Michel told online newspaper Barbados Today yesterday on the steps of the Supreme Court where his case for asylum is being heard. The computer scientist and television broadcast technician arrived in Bridgetown last September and was given a six-month stay as a visitor, which expired on March 25. But before his time was up, attorneyat-law Lalu Hanuman filed an urgent writ seeking refuge for Michel. Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson is hearing the matter which is believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Following a 15-minute hearing in the High Court, Hanuman explained: “Our application was for political asylum in Barbados because of the repression he was undergoing in Haiti. The Chief Justice, in a very humanitarian and perceptive order back on March 26, ruled that that there should be a stay of deportation pending a decision by the Minister of Home Affairs Edmund Hinkson on the application for political asylum.
Attorney-at-law Lalu Hanuman (left) and Jean Wilny Michel leaving the Supreme Court where the political asylum case is being heard. (Credit: Barbados Today)
“He is part of the opposition in Haiti and suffered persecution as a result, so he is really seeking sanctuary in Barbados from political oppression back in Haiti; he is seeking a safe haven.” But Hanuman said Barbados has no prior precedent, “as far as we are aware”, of anybody being granted political asylum. “Political asylum in Barbados is something unknown really. Barbados hasn’t ratified the 1951
Convention of Refugees so it is not something that has been previously done in Barbados, so it is creating jurisprudence in Barbados in that effect,” the attorney added. The sitting resulted in the Chief Justice asking for more information and research on the matter, especially as Haiti is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and with Barbados opening its borders to skilled nationals from Haiti under the CARICOM Single Market (CSM).
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Mueller report: Trump ‘tried to get special counsel fired’ US President Donald Trump tried to get the man appointed to investigate his links to Russia fired, a longawaited report has revealed. Details are starting to emerge about the 448-page redacted document, collated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, which has just been published. Mr Trump’s legal team earlier described the report as a “total victory”. It comes as the country’s top lawyer, William Barr, faces heavy criticism of his handling of the report’s release. The attorney general, who was appointed by Mr Trump, held a news conference before the report was made public in which he backed the president. His actions have provoked top Democrats to publicly question his impartiality and independence. Mr Mueller’s report says he has found no criminal conspiracy between Mr Trump’s campaign and Russia, but did not reach a concrete legal conclusion about whether the president obstructed justice. The report says Mr Trump called Don McGahn - a former White House lawyer - in June 2017 to try to get Mr Mueller removed over alleged “conflicts of interest”. Mr McGahn told the special
The cathedral spire was destroyed and its roof gutted but the bell towers were still standing and many valuable art works were saved after more than 400 firemen worked to contain the blaze, finally quelling it 14 hours after it began.
The report found no criminal conspiracy between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia.
counsel he resigned after feeling “trapped because he did not plan to follow the President’s directive” and would not have known what to say to Mr Trump if he had called again. The report also reveals: § Mr Trump reportedly used an expletive when the investigation was announced, adding: “Oh my god. This is terrible. This is the end of my presidency” § Mr Mueller examined 10 actions by the president in regards to obstruction of justice § Investigators viewed the president’s written responses to their questions as “inadequate” but chose
not to pursue a potentially lengthy legal battle to interview him § Mr Trump dictated a misleading response as to what the June 2016 meeting between Russian intermediaries and Trump campaign officials in Trump Tower was about - this had earlier been denied by Mr Trump’s lawyer and White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders § The Special Counsel considered charging the president’s son, Donald Trump Jr, and son-in-law Jared Kushner in regards to that meeting, but did not think they could meet the Department of Justice’s burden of proof
Sudan crisis: Ex-President Omar al-Bashir moved to prison SUDAN’S former President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to Kobar maximum security prison, days after he was deposed in a military coup. Reports say the ex-leader has until now been detained at the presidential residence under heavy guard. He is reportedly being held in solitary confinement and is surrounded by tight security. Months of protests in Sudan led to the ousting and arrest of the longtime ruler on Thursday. Uganda’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Oryem Okello told Reuters news agency the country would consider offering the deposed leader asylum if he applied, despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). As an ICC member, Uganda would have to hand over Mr Bashir if he arrived in the country. The ICC has not yet commented. Until now, Mr Bashir’s whereabouts since his removal were unknown. The coup leader at the time, Awad Ibn Auf, said Mr
Omar al-Bashir led Sudan for close to 30 years.
Bashir was being detained in a “safe place”. He himself stood down soon afterwards. Lt Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan was then named as head of the transitional military council, to become Sudan’s third leader in as many days. Demonstrators have vowed to
stay on the streets until there is an immediate move to civilian rule. Mr Bashir led Sudan for close to 30 years. He is accused of organising war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan’s western Darfur region, for which the ICC issued an arrest warrant.
French President Macron hopes to rebuild Notre-Dame in five years PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron pledged on Tuesday that France would rebuild the fire-devastated Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying he hoped the work would be done in five years and the French people would pull together to repair their national symbol. Macron devoted a brief primetime televised address to Monday’s catastrophic blaze in the heart of the capital, again postponing planned remarks on his response to months of anti-government protests. “We will rebuild Notre-Dame even more beautifully and I want it to be completed in five years, we can do it,” Macron said. “It is up to us to convert this disaster into an opportunity to come together, having deeply reflected on what we have been and what we have to be and become better than we are. It is up to us to find the thread of our national project.” “This is not a time for politics,” added Macron, who had cancelled a speech planned on Monday evening on the response to the “yellow vest” protests. He visited the site of the fire late on Monday and promised then to rebuild the cathedral, parts of which date to the 12th century. The cathedral spire was destroyed and its roof gutted but the bell towers were still standing and many valuable art works were saved after more than 400 firemen worked to contain the blaze, finally quelling it 14 hours after it began. As the city and the country grieved for a potent national symbol, billionaires, companies and local authorities were quick to offer donations. Some 24 hours after the fire started, more than 750 million euros ($845 million) had been pledged, including 500 million from the three billionaire families that own France’s giant luxury goods empires: Kering, LVMH and L’Oreal. Paris public prosecutor Remy
Heitz said there was no obvious indication the fire was arson. Fifty people were working on what would be a long and complex investigation, officials said. The fire swiftly ripped through the cathedral’s oak roof supports, where workmen had been carrying out extensive renovations to the spire’s timber-framed supports. Police began questioning the workers involved, the prosecutor’s office said. One firefighter was injured but no one else was hurt, with the fire starting at around 6:30 p.m. after the building was closed to the public for the evening. Firefighters examined the facade, with its spectacular 10-metre filigreed stained-glass rose window still intact. They could be seen walking atop the belfries as police kept the area in lockdown. Investigators will not be able to enter the cathedral’s blackened nave until experts are satisfied its walls withstood the heat and the building is structurally sound. “Yesterday we thought the whole cathedral would collapse. Yet this morning she is still standing, valiant, despite everything,” said Sister Marie Aimee, a nun who had hurried to a nearby church to pray as the flames spread. Messages of condolence flooded in from around the world. Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, was praying for those affected, the Vatican said: “Notre-Dame will always remain and we have seen this in these hours - a place where believers and nonbelievers can come together in the most dramatic moments of French history.” Britain’s Queen Elizabeth expressed deep sadness while her son and heir Prince Charles said he was “utterly heartbroken”. Chancellor Angela Merkel offered German help to rebuild a part of “our common European heritage”.
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Facebook bans UK far right groups and leaders The description provided by news agency KCNA suggests that the weapon testing does not represent a return to missile testing for the regime.
North Korea tests ‘tactical’ weapon, report says NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected and directed a “new tactical guided weapons firing test” Wednesday, according to a report from the country’s state media. The report, published Thursday morning local time (Wednesday evening ET) by news agency KCNA, did not state exactly what kind of weapon was tested, nor its potential range. However, the description provided by KCNA suggests that it does not represent a return to missile testing for the regime -- a tactical weapon is designed to be used on the battlefield, and is typically not a long-range armament. No missile launch was detected by US Northern Command and Strategic Command, according to US Department of Defense officials. Kim praised the weapon’s capabilities, the state-run agency reported. “The development and completion of this weapons system will be a great historic event in strengthening the combat capability of the People’s Army,” he said, according to KCNA. “I was often completely moved in admiration at the time of strategic weapons development but seeing this it seems our scientists, engineers and the labor class is truly great. If they are willing then no weapon is beyond creation.” The report said the North Korean leader, “climbed the observation post to observe the new tactical guided weapons firing test plan and gave directions.” It added that the test, which was “conducted by various firing method on each different targets, had perfectly proved the design specifications of this tactical guided weapon which is evaluated to be superior due to its special flight guidance method and powerful warheads.” Pyongyang last conducted a “tactical” weapons test in November 2018. A South Korean government source with military knowledge told CNN that weapon was likely a piece of long-range artillery “likely to be a multiple rocket launcher.” At the time, South Korean Unification
Ministry deputy spokeswoman Lee Eu-gene downplayed the significance of the 2018 event, saying Kim had been continuing his inspections in the military sector “intermittently.” United States Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun has also dismissed the significance of Pyongyang’s nonnuclear or ballistic missile tests. Speaking at the 2019 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference in March, he denied that the November test was “a provocation” directed at the United States. “Here we are, probably four, five months later. I don’t think there’s an expert alive who can even tell me what they tested or if they tested anything. “All they released was a picture of Chairman Kim Jong Un standing on a beach ... surrounded by men in uniform, holding notepads, writing notes.” Vipin Narang, an associate professor of political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who studies nuclear proliferation, said the weapon likely differs from the long-range missiles the North Korean regime has tested in the past few years. “We don’t know what it is but if it’s another ‘tactical system’ like an MRLS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) or a coastal defense system, or air defense, it would seem to be consistent with Kim potentially reminding both the US and (South Korea) -- in a calibrated way -- where things could go, if the US especially doesn’t moderate its negotiating position. “With rebuilding Sohae, continued activity at ballistic missile facilities and Yongbyon, and this, Kim seems to be suggesting ‘I’ve loaded my gun, but I am not going to fire ... just yet,’” he said, referring to key testing facilities in North Korea. The test comes amid an apparent effort by the United States to reengage high stakes nuclear talks with North Korea after a failed Hanoi summit earlier this year between Kim and US President Donald Trump.
FACEBOOK has imposed a ban on a dozen far-right individuals and organisations that it says “spread hate”. The ban includes the British National Party and Nick Griffin, the English Defence League and the National Front. The list also includes Britain First, which was already banned, but this latest action will prohibit support for it on any of the US firm’s services. It said it had taken the action because those involved had proclaimed a “violent or hateful mission”. “Individuals and organisations who spread hate, or attack or call for the exclusion of others on the basis of who they are, have no place on Facebook,” the social network added in a statement. The ban includes: § The British National Party and its ex-leader Nick Griffin § Britain First, its leader Paul Golding and former deputy leader Jayda Fransen § English Defence League and its founding member Paul Ray § Knights Templar International and its promoter Jim Dowson § National Front and its leader Tony Martin § Jack Renshaw, a neo-Nazi who plotted to murder a Labour MP A spokesman for Facebook clarified what would now be done to the pages the groups and individuals had run on its site. All those named
Former BNP leader Nick Griffin and ex-Britain First deputy leader Jayda Fransen are among those affected.
would be prevented from having a presence on any Facebook service. In addition, praise and support for the groups or named individuals would no longer be allowed. The ban was “long overdue” said MP Yvette Cooper, chair of the Home Affairs Select committee. “For too long social media companies have been facilitating extremist and hateful content online and profiting from the poison,” she added. “They have particularly failed on far-right extremism as they don’t even have the same co-ordination systems for platforms to work together as they do on Islamist extremism,” she added. Ms Cooper said the measures were
a “necessary first step” and should be strengthened by independent regulation and financial penalties for firms that were sluggish to remove material. “We all know the appalling consequences there can be if hateful, violent and illegal content is allowed to proliferate,” she said. This current action, said Facebook, went further than the restrictions placed on Britain First last year when its official pages were removed for breaking the site’s community standards. The latest move comes soon after Facebook said it would block “praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism” on its main app and Instagram.
Madeira crash: At least 29 killed on tourist bus near Caniço At least 29 people have died after a bus carrying German tourists plunged off a road and overturned on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Another 27 were injured in the accident near the town of Caniço. The accident happened at 18:30 (17:30 GMT) when the driver lost control of the bus at a junction and went off the road, according to Portuguese news agency Lusa. Pictures show how the vehicle stopped just short of destroying a house. “I have no words to describe what happened. I cannot face the suffering of these people,” the mayor of Caniço, Filipe Sousa, told broadcaster SIC TV. He said all the tourists on the bus were German but some local people could also be among the casualties. Eleven of the fatalities were men and 17 women, Mr Sousa added. The
The bus appeared to have rolled down a hillside.
bus was reported to be carrying 55 passengers, as well as the driver and a tour guide. Another woman later died of her injuries in hospital.
The vice-president of Madeira’s regional government Pedro Calado said the bus met safety standards and so it was “premature to talk about what caused the crash”.
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US to allow Americans to sue foreign firms over Cuba property seizures THE Trump administration has announced that Americans can sue foreign companies that do business in Cuba on property there seized from Americans. The move marks a sharp change in US policy towards Cuba and has been opposed by Canada and European countries which have threatened to sue. It is seen as an effort to stem investment in Cuba for its support of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The 1959 Cuban Revolution has led to years of US trade restrictions on Cuba. The policy change was announced during a speech given in Miami by National Security Adviser John Bolton to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the failed USbacked efforts to invade Cuba through the Bay of Pigs. “Americans who have had
their private and hard-earned property stolen in Cuba will finally be allowed to sue,” Mr Bolton said on Wednesday. Addressing veterans of the attempted Bay of Pigs invasion, Mr Bolton said the changes “will honour your courage, and the memory of all those lost”, He described the new initiative as “undoing the damage” of the Obama administration, which sought to normalise diplomatic and economic relations with Cuba. “Under this administration, we don’t throw dictators lifelines,” Mr Bolton said. “We take them away.” In a speech in Miami last year Mr Bolton referred to Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua as a “troika of tyranny” and said their governments illustrate the results of “the perils of poisonous ideologies left
The move marks a sharp change in US policy towards Cuba and has been opposed by Canada and European countries which have threatened to sue.
unchecked”. The US accuses Cuba of sending thousands of troops to Venezuela in order to prop up the regime of embattled president Nicholás Maduro. The change stems from the Helms-Burton Act, passed by Congress in 1996. A provision of that law had repeatedly been suspended by the previous
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Alan García: Peru’s former president kills himself ahead of arrest FORMER Peruvian President Alan García has died after shooting himself as police arrived at his home to arrest him over bribery allegations. Mr García was rushed to hospital in the capital, Lima. His death was confirmed by current President Martín Vizcarra. A crowd of supporters gathered outside the hospital building, and were held back by a line of police officers. Mr García was accused of taking bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht - claims he denied. Mr García served as president from 1985 to 1990 and again from 2006 to 2011. Officers had been sent
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Those properties are believed to include beachfront homes, ports operated by cruise ship companies and many other investments associated with the tourism sector as well as several other industries. Mr Bolton also said on
Wednesday that anyone who traffics in property stolen from Americans will not be issued a visa to the United States. The European Union has warned that any litigation against foreign companies will likely be met with counter lawsuits, and vowed to bring the US to the World Trade Organisation to solve the dispute. “We believe that the issue of outstanding US claims should not be conflated with the cause of furthering democracy and human rights in Cuba, or by our shared desire urgently to find a peaceful and democratic solution to the crisis in Venezuela,” European Commission foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström wrote in a 10 April letter to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Alan García had been accused of taking bribes from Brazilian firm Odebrecht.
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Interior Minister Carlos Morán told reporters that when police arrived, Mr García asked to make a phone call and went into a room and closed the door. Minutes later, a shot rang out, Mr Morán said. Police forced the door open and found Mr García sitting on a chair with a bullet wound to his head. Ricardo Pinedo, Mr García’s secretary, said the former president had four or five weapons in his home, gifts he had received from the military, and that he had used one of these to shoot himself. He underwent emergency surgery in the Casimiro Ulloa hospital in Lima. Health Minister Zulema Tomás said Mr García had to be resuscitated three times after suffering cardiac arrests before finally succumbing to his injuries.
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for immediate employment QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED: • Culinary School trained preferred. • At least 10-12 years previous experience operating high end multi outlet food & beverage operations (5 star hotel restaurant experience preferable) • In depth skill of Chinese / Thai & wok cooking desired. • Sound Chinese food knowledge • Menu Planning, Menu design and menu setting experience in the past is preferred. • In depth knowledge of food service hygiene knowledge • Must have experience of working in multicultural teams • Responsible for cross training culinary staff • Experience in high traffic all day restaurant desirable • Responsible for ordering and receiving all necessary food & kitchen supplies • Maintain food inventories, and keep inventory records • Computer proficiency • Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation • Willingness to work any and all shifts on any and all days Please email résumé and covering letter to ajay@jakarah.com Deadline for applications is October 1st, 2018. Interviews to be held for successful applicants October 22nd, 2018. Remuneration package $625 per week.
PLEASE CONTACT: 6499461278 15990 FRANCLIN DOSSOU CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 346-7379
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16064 16119
26 CLASSIFIEDS ALCIUS JULIEN Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER
• To take care of an elderly person. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 344-1177
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16101
CASMIRA WILLIAMS FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 242-1399
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 61609
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CHRISTINA SKIPPINGS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 245-5839
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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KATHMAE DURHAM GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 231-4239
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16076
CAICOS CAFÉ LTD.
Grace Bay. Is seeking to employ a
CHEF DE PARTIE
• Must be willing to work weekends, nights and holidays 6 days per week, clean the kitchen after service, have at least 8 years’ experience, good knowledge of sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth, and dressing. Must be able to speak English, physical fit, dependable and hardworking. • Clean police record must be delivered at Caicos Café Bar and Grill Salary: $10.00 per hour
CONTACT: 946-5278
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16112
WET MONEY/ LUIYEE MORRIS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
JET SKI RENTAL AGENT
• Renting jet skis to visitors • To work 6 days per week. Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 341-7116
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16075
BIG AL’S
BEEN CONSTRUCTION
Saltmills Plaza, Providenciales requires the following:
STEELMAN @ $10.00 PER HOUR MASON @ $10.00 PER HOUR CARPENTER @ $10.00 PER HOUR PAINTER @ $10.00 PER HOUR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR @ $12.00 PER HOUR ELECTRICIAN @ $15.00 PER HOUR PLUMBER @ $10.00 PER HOUR. All applicants must have at least 10 years’ experience in the commercial and residential construction industry. Salary negotiable depending on qualification and experience level.
Email resume to gbeen@tciway.tc qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16103
BEEN CLEANING SERVICES
SALT MILLS PLAZA Is seeking to employ a
Providenciales requires the following:
CLEANER
• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. • Must be willing to work 4 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 941-2453
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16067
DOMESTIC WORKERS @ $6.25 per hour for residential and commercial properties. Must be available to work weekends and public holidays if necessary. Please send email to gbeen@ tciway.tc interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16094
DECCO (TCI) LTD
CATCH THE WAVE
DANIEL MISSICK
EXECUTIVE ESTIMATOR
BOAT CAPTAIN – $95.00 PER TRIP
DOMESTIC WORKER
G-204 REGENT VILLAGE
Decco (TCI) ltd has a requirement for an experienced Executive Estimator to join our team in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Executive Estimator will be responsible and accountable for the estimating function of major construction projects throughout the Caribbean. Such responsibility and accountabilities will include; • Performing all cost estimating duties including reviewing project documentation. Preparing complete and accurate budgets, feasibilities and estimates, value engineering and communicating information to management and clients. • Researching and procuring of subcontract, labor, materials, and equipment pricing. • Establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination and professional relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors and external contracts. • Monitor and report on fluctuations throughout the Caribbean Region I respect of labor, plant & material cost, resources availability, outputs and taxation. • Risk and opportunity identification. Requirements: The successful candidate will require a proven track record in cost estimating of major projects and a combination of knowledge, skills and experience as follows. • Higher education qualification in cost estimating, Quantity Surveying or Building Construction discipline, or extensive equivalent experience. • Minimum 20 years’ post education experience in construction estimating with extensive experience in leading the estimating function of high value (US$25 M++) commercial, residential resort, infrastructure, marine and energy projects in the Caribbean region. • Minimum of 15 years’ cost estimating experience at a senior management level within the construction industry. • Knowledge of regional US and European forms of construction and project procurement procedures. • Proficient understanding of cost controls, materials requirements, building blueprints and construction requirements. • Strong IT Skills, including good knowledge of all Microsoft Office and propriety estimating software solutions. • Personal presentation and professionalism. • Salary $8,000/ month plus accommodation and benefits • Held by a work permit holder WRITTEN APPLICATIONS WITH PERSONAL DETAILS AND A FULL CURRENT RESUME SHOWING EDUCATIONS, QUALIFICATION AND CAREER EXPERIENCE TO DATE SHOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL TO
DECCOTCI@YAHOO.COM AND NO LATER THAN May 3nd, 2019. Qualified Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
BLUE HAVEN MARINA Is seeking to employ a
Clean the boat, prepare supplies for boat excursion.
LABOURER – $80.00 A DAY
Clean offices, run errands for day to day offices operations.
CONTACT: 941-3047
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
• General household chores such as mopping, sweeping, laundry, dusting, and cleaning windows. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 244-7972
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
DEREK ASTWOOD
DINARDA VARIETY STORE
LABOURER
CASHIER
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GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.30 per hour
CONTACT: 244-4452
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16068
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MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 246-7740
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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DAYNE PRATT is looking for a
HANDYMAN Long Bay, Providenciales Salary $6.50 per hour Monday to Saturday Duties: cleaning and yard maintence
CONTACT 2474507
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DRINKERS PARADISE
IBO Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
WAITRESS Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 232-3169
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16960
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TURKS & CAICOS REALTY LTD.
SAM’S SHOP
DOMESTIC WORKER
TECHNICIAN – $10.00 PER HOUR
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
Is seeking a Part-time
Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems.
Duties to include but not limited to:
• • • • • • • •
General office and household cleaning and maintenance Occasional child care and pet care Catering and shopping services on call Laundry and delivery services Hourly rate $10. Minimum of 10 hours per week Must speak and read English Must have own transportation and cell phone Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience This position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
ANGELA GARCIA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price. • To work 5 days per week
CONTACT: 342-2511
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Please send resume to info@tcsothebysrealty.com PO Box 279, Venture House, Grace Bay Rd, Phone: 649.946.4474
PURCHASER – $8.00 PER HOUR
ALFRED A. DICKENSON GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 16153
J&A WELDING
#28 Timber Cress, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
SPRAY PAINTER
DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, Laundry and Looking after an invalid Person must be willing to Work 6 days a week. Salary: $7.00 per hour.
CONTACT: 242-1635
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 16134
Spray painting
A KITCHEN HELPER Duties: Help the cook, Clean Dishes, Mop and Clean floors. SALARY: $7.00 per hour.
CONTACT: 348-4065
Belongers are asked to Send a copy of their resume. To the Labour Board. 16137
2 HIGH PRESSURE WELDERS
• Pipe Fitting • High Pressure Welding • Argon and Fabrication Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 2458588 OR 342-6658
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder. Belongers Only Apply
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LAND FOR SALE 1.3 ACRE LAND ON OCEAN DRIVE, TURTLE TAIL WITH ELEVATION CALL 1-649-231-3788 FOR MORE INFO.
AMAZING INTERNATIONAL STORE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen and other work. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 342-8555
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16126
ZAIDAN BARBARA VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE WORKER
• To be able to live on property • Take care of the dog • Do gardening duty • Wash vehicle
CONTACT: 649-231-1474
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16116
WINKEY’S CATERING BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. • 5 days per week. Salary: $200.00 per week
CONTACT: 244-4398
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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Pharmacist Needed Community/Retail Pharmacy located on the Island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking 4 fulltime pharmacists.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER This Position Reports to the Senior ATC/ATS Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
This is a specialized technical position. It reports to the Senior Air Traffic Controller has unit-level authority for the control and coordination of aircraft and vehicular traffic operation in Turks and Caicos Islands aerodromes and their airspace. The incumbent is required to produce flight plans, plan, and control and coordinate air traffic flow. Additionally, the incumbent is required to produce and disseminate weather updates, provide aircraft with navigational assistance, record statistics carryout equipment checks and produce reports. Salary: $37, 260.00 per annum
1. Dispensing prescription medication, checking dosage, giving advice and instruction on the usage of over-the-counter medicines and medical appliances. 2. Patient counseling on health matters especially relating to managing hypertensive and diabetic patients. 3. Liaising with doctors about prescriptions and new medication 4. Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff.
TERMINAL CLEANER
1. A minimum of three years experience within the Retail Pharmacy business will be an asset. 2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current pharmacist registration. 3. Good communication skills, and keen attention to details 4. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset. 5. Knowledge of the Kroll pharmacy computer program or similar 6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
This Position Reports to the Terminal Manager/Cleaning Supervisor • The cleaner performs janitorial duties to include terminal and landside surroundings. • Cleans building floors by sweeping, moping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing them • Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training). Salary: $7.00 per hour These positions are held by work permit holders. Perspective applicants who are belongers kindly send copies of your application to the TCI Labor Board. Interest persons must submit their applications on or before April 26, 2019 to:
Human Resources Manager, Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport. Telephone# 649-946-4420, Fax# 9415996. Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com
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Ad is for renewal however qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department. Salary ranges from $36,000.00 to $42,000.00. Applicants can apply for further details via e-mail addressed to the Managing Director, Grace Bay Pharmacy, Box 276, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or email jobs@gracebaypharmacy.com.
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Police Constable Mauquency Carter laid to rest MAUQUENCY Mauriceson Carter - trusted cop, father, friend and model citizen to many people in the territory has been laid to rest. On Saturday (April 13), family, friends and members of the public were given the opportunity to say their
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goodbyes to Carter, Police Constable 223, during a homegoing public service and viewing at the police btarracks in Providenciales. Many residents turned out for the 12pm to 4pm service, among them Deputy Governor Anya Williams and Minister
The late cop is hailed as an exceptional man and cop by many
of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs. Following the viewing, 29-year-old Carter’s body was carried by a police motorcade from the Grace Bay Police Station to the Downtown Ball Park for an ‘End of Watch’ memorial. On Wednesday (April 17), Carter was then laid to rest in Grand Turk after a morning
service at the Grand Turk Methodist Church. Family and friends offered words of comfort to the grief stricken during both ceremonies. Deputy Governor Anya Williams was among the many speakers who spoke to the character and good humour of the late police officer; other speakers included former deputy premier Floyd Hall. Carter was killed when his Jeep Wrangler collided with another on March 11 along Leeward Highway in the vicinity of Provo Plaza at
about 2am. The female driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash was transported to the hospital for treatment. In a message following the fatal accident, Commissioner of Police James Smith released a message of comfort to members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. “I am very distressed to learn that Constable Carter has died as a result of this incident and I know that his passing will be felt by all of us, his family and friends and the
community in TCI where he was much loved. “We have lost a very special individual who will be sorely missed. “This is going to be a very difficult time for Carter’s family and for each of us.” Carter who was enlisted in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police in September of 2007 after graduating from the Royal Bahamas Police Training School, was assigned to the Tactical Unit. He is survived by his two sons, countless other relatives and many heartbroken friends.
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Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere was pirated almost 55 million times in the first 24 hours GAME of Thrones returned to HBO with some of its highest ratings yet last Sunday, but even those numbers were dwarfed by an even bigger audience. The season 8 premiere had almost 55 million pirated views across illegal streams, downloads, and torrents in the first 24 hours, according to analytics firm MUSO. Of those 55 million pirated views, MUSO says that the vast majority (76.6 percent) came from unofficial streams of the episode, with web downloads accounting for 12.2 percent of views, public torrents for 10.8 percent, and private torrents for 0.5 percent. For comparison, HBO saw a total of 17.4 million viewers across its three platforms (the premium cable channel and its two internet streaming services, HBO Go and HBO Now), split between 11.8 million for the traditional TV channel and 5.6 million on the company’s official internet streams. Those numbers will
Aretha Franklin died in August at age 76 of pancreatic cancer.
Aretha Franklin received posthumous Pulitzer Prize
Game of Thrones had some of its highest ratings over eight seasons on Sunday.
likely go up in the coming days as more viewers watch the episode, but, presumably, so will the pirated views. According to MUSO’s data, the most pirated views by country came from India (roughly 10 million views),
which MUSO speculates is due to the difficulty of accessing the show there, and China (with roughly 5 million pirated views), which only airs a censored version of the show through official channels. On the other hand,
the United States — which perhaps has the easiest legal means to access HBO — came in third on the charts with nearly 4 million illegal views, so it’s also possible people just don’t like to pay for HBO.
THE Queen of Soul is now a Pulitzer Prize winner. Aretha Franklin on Monday was awarded a special citation prize “for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades,” according to a release. She is the first individual woman to receive a special citation prize, which was first awarded in 1930. Past
winners have included Bob Dylan, Hank Williams and John Coltrane. Franklin died in August at age 76 of pancreatic cancer. During her career, which spanned more than half a century, Franklin became the first woman admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and had 73 songs crack the Billboard Top 100.
Date: April 21st Time: 9 am or 11:15 am Let's celebrate Extravagantly, that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive an active in our lives today!
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Avengers directors issue ‘no spoilers’ plea after footage leaks
Williams filed for divorce in New Jersey last week after more than 20 years of marriage.
Wendy Williams breaks silence on divorce WENDY Williams was her own hot topic on Monday. The talk show host used that popular segment on her daytime show to discuss news that she has filed for divorce from her husband of more than 20 years, Kevin Hunter. Williams noted that the slogan for her Hot Topics segment -- which focuses on celebs and their private lives -- is “Their business is our business.” “It’s crazy ‘cause now my business is your business,” Williams said. “It’s kind of funny. Turnabout’s a fair
game, I get it.” Williams filed for divorce in New Jersey last week and had kept pretty mum about it. “Wendy and her family have been a part of DebmarMercury for over 10 years,” a spokesperson from “The Wendy Williams Show” said to CNN in a statement last week. “We respect their privacy regarding personal matters. As always, we remain committed to bringing an entertaining and topical show to our viewers.” But she decided to discuss it during Monday’s show.
Prosecutors say Lori Loughlin and her husband paid $500,000 to a fake charity to get their two daughters accepted into the University of Southern California
Loughlin felt she had ‘no choice’ but to plead not guilty ACTRESS Lori Loughlin felt she had no other option but to plead not guilty in the college admissions scandal, a source close to Loughlin tells CNN. Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded not guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Each of the charges is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. “Lori doesn’t understand why she’s getting so much criticism for pleading not guilty,” the source said. “People must not realize that
she had no choice. The plea deal has been taken off the table, and this is the only way they’ve been told she and Mossimo can avoid jail time and get another plea (deal). They are hoping justice will prevail.” However, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CNN last week that neither Loughlin nor her husband have engaged in substantial plea discussions. And the same source has said prosecutors will be seeking jail time for every defendant, regardless of their plea.
THE directors of the latest Avengers film have pleaded with fans not to reveal plot details after some footage and images reportedly leaked online. “Please don’t spoil it for others, the same way you wouldn’t want it spoiled for you,” wrote siblings Anthony and Joe Russo in an open letter. The leaked footage appeared on social media this week before being removed. Avengers: Endgame, a follow-up to last year’s Avengers: Infinity War, opens in the UK on 25 April. In their letter to “the greatest fans in the world”, the Russos said they had worked “tirelessly” to deliver “a surprising and emotionally powerful conclusion to the Infinity Saga”. “Remember, Thanos still demands your silence,” they continued - a reference to the
Endgame sees the surviving heroes, among them Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man and Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, embark on a mission to “avenge the fallen”.
film’s main villain, a genocidal warlord played by Josh Brolin. The brothers’ letter was accompanied by a
#DontSpoilTheEndgame hashtag that comes with its own customised ‘A’ emoji. A similar plea was made
before the release of Infinity War, which (spoiler alert) ended with many of the characters being wiped out.
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Little Mix’s Perrie: Terrifying anxiety made me feel ‘so alone’ Paula Abdul and her father in happy times.
Abdul loses her dad to Alzheimer’s at 85, a year after her mother passes THE father of singer, dancer and former American Idol judge Paula Abdul has died of Alzheimer’s disease a year after her mother passed. Harry Abdul was 85. Abdul confirmed the loss on her Instagram and other social media accounts Wednesday with tributes to her “hero.” “Everyone loved my father,” she wrote on Instagram. “He had a heart of gold and carried his heart on his sleeve wherever he went, and shared it with everyone he came in contact with.” On Twitter she called
him her “superhero” and posted several pictures of the two of them together. The 56-year-old celeb also thanked friends, fans and supporters for their “love and support during this difficult time.” During her father’s years-long battle, Abdul became an advocate for Alzheimer’s research, USA Today reported, and raised awareness by sharing her personal experience with the disease. “It’s time there’s an end to this unforgiving disease,” she said in a 2016 interview quoted by USA Today.
Alex Trebek filmed 50 episodes since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March.
Trebek says he’s ‘feeling good’ amid cancer battle, plans to host ‘Jeopardy!’ season 36 CANCER won’t slow down “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek. He’s filmed 50 episodes since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March and in a new video update to fans on Wednesday, said he’s planning on returning in September for Season 36 of the long-running game show. Trebek, 78, said he just
finished taping Season 35 and will be taking the summer months to concentrate on his health before taping for the next season. He thanked fans for their “continuing messages of encouragement and support.” “Particularly,” he added, “The many cards I’ve received from young people. I’m touched beyond words.”
PERRIE Edwards has revealed she suffers from anxiety and experienced panic attacks which made her feel like she was “losing her mind.” The Little Mix star wrote about her experience on Instagram, sharing her mental health struggle with fans. “Over the past few years I have suffered really badly with anxiety and panic attacks,” she says. “When I first started to feel the effects of anxiety I thought I was losing my mind and it terrified me.” “I felt so alone and like I was the first person in the world to ever experience it.” Perrie says the first panic attack was so intense and overwhelming that she felt like
she was having a heart attack. The condition became so severe she says she was unable to go outside her home. “It completely took over my life,” she writes. She adds that while the panic attacks have now stopped, she still struggles with anxiety and believes she always will. “I’ve had a relationship with my mind for 25 years now, so to feel it working against me sometimes makes me feel like a prisoner in my own head,” Perrie says. She says that what helped her recovery was realising that many other people had experienced the same thing and says that “venting your feelings is healthy.”
Perrie says the first panic attack was so intense and overwhelming that she felt like she was having a heart attack.
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DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS
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DELIVERY BOY
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WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES
CONTACT: 649-946-4894 CAT CONSTRUCTION LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
LABOURER
DUTIES: ASSIST ON JOB SITE. SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 232-4501
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY VACANT HOWEVER BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 16160
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D AND S CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills - Seeks
1 LABOURER Must have at least 3 or more years experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Duties include but not limited to clean and level the surface to be tiled, measure and cut tile, arrange tiles according to the design plans, prepare and apply mortar or other adhesives, install tile in the planned area, apply grout with a rubber trowel and wipe off excess grout and apply necessary finishes, such as sealants. Salary start at $300 weekly and is based on experience.
BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOR BOARD, INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD CONTACT 941-4033.
We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license.
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LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a
BARTENDER Duties: mixing drinks Salary $1600 per month
CONTACT: 331-4501
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TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a
Is looking for a
DELIVERY AGENT who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and other work. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 244-7033
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16098
P & K SPEND LESS SUPERMARKET is seeking to hire an:
Grocery Receiver / Picker Supervisor Supervises in receiving and offloading of incoming shipment containers, while assisting with picking and complying retail account accounts holders’ orders to ensure that orders are accurately picked and boxed for delivery. This position will also oversee floor staff duties and assist in inventory control. The successful applicant must be willing to work long hours, weekends and holidays and have previous experience in retail supermarket industry. Salary Range $11.00 per hour This position is for a first time a work permit but interested TCI belongers are encouraged to email their resume to: care@tciway.tc Deadline for submission of applications is April 16th, 2019. Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
16025
VINCENT PARKER
WHITE SANDS HOLDINGS
DOMESTIC WORKER
PASTRY CHEF
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days per week. Salary: $250.00 per week
CONTACT: 241-6715
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16057
LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a
Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes. Creating new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers. Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 946-5045
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16018
36 CLASSIFIEDS 3 J’S ENTERPRISE The Bight, Princess Drive Is seeking to employ a
BOOK KEEPER
• Maintaining the inventory, banking, payroll and etc. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $2,100 per month
CONTACT: 649-2325144
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
16208
CHANCELLE ACHILLE Five Cays, 9 Resee Street Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
A & D CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
PAINTER
• Painting on all jobs for the company. • Must be honest and reliable, always willing to work. Salary: $7.50 per hour
CHILDREN FUN HOUSE DAYCARE Behind Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other work. • To work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 347-6592 OR 344-2788
CONTACT: 341-5471
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16156
AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD. #80 SATURN DRIVE, SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ
AUTO BODY REPAIRMAN
• Repaint and restore heavy equipment including handling, sand blasting equipment, cleaning and any prep work involve in restoration projects • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $12.00 per hour
CONTACT: 345-4627
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16194
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16200
April 20-26, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
MECHANIC
Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $12.00 per hour
WELDER
• Must have experience in restoring heavy equipment and mig/tig welding etc. • Must be willing to work on weekends Salary: $12.00 per hour
Contact: 649-941-4015. Email: alshauling@yahoo.com
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These position is currently held by a work permit holder 16188
CHRISTINA CHARLES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING AND DESIGNS FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
GARDENER
• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16183
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16169
CONTACT: 246-1726
CONTACT: 333-2621
DIANA’S BAR & RESTAURANT MARKET PLACE Is seeking to employ a
BELLA LUNA RESTAURANT GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
COOK
• Must have 5 years’ experience on the line with Italian Cuisine • Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be available 6 night a week • Must speak, read and write English. Must work well with other and work well under pressure • Must have a clean Police Record Salary: $8.50 per hour Belongers need only apply
SEND ALL RESUMES TO P.O.BOX 543 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MAY 5TH, 2019 16184
CACTUS VILLA TCI BLUE HILLS is seeking to employ
ASSISTANT CHEF Perform inventory and supply ordering duties, as well as assists in kitchen preparation so that the chef can more easily cook meals. Salary: $300.00 per week
CONTACT: 246-6237
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 61763
PLUMBER
at a Wage of $9 per hour. Duties: laying pipes, reading blue prints. First time
CALL: 649 243 2851"
16191
DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd.
SECURITY GUARD
Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, Is seeking an experienced and proven leader.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following positions:
The position exists for a “Security Guard” at Caicos Marina and Shipyard. DUTIES: The successful Applicant is required to perform the following: • Patrol the Shipyard premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, gates, fuel storage, fuel depot, docks - yard and docks. • Answer alarms and investigate disturbances • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, tenants and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of the premises. • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences. • Call police or fire departments and CMS Management Personnel in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons • Circulate among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property. Applicants must be prepared to work shift hours including weekends and holidays. Starting salary is at the rate of $7.00 per hour. All applications should be written and addressed to the Manager, Caicos Marina & Shipyard, supported by three (3) references and delivered to the Caicos Marina Office in Long Bay, Providenciales. Or send via email to info@caicosmarina.com. Persons may also contact us via telephone at 649 946 5600. Closing date for applications is May 31, 2019. Application: Applications are invited from qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders and copies of same should be submitted to the Labour Board. This position is not currently filled. 16219
Mechanical Manager DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
• will work on our different mechanical and electrical sites around the world. • will be responsible for the daily organization of the mechanical and electrical site, and will be in direct contact with the different contractors working on site. You participate in weekly site meetings with our customer and contractors to discuss progress of works, planning, safety, issues on site, corrective actions if necessary. • will be responsible for receiving all containers on site with the equipment to be installed, for the handling, as well as the safe storage of the ordered goods. You can be requested to look for local contractors assisting the construction works. • Need to carry out daily inspections of the mechanical and electrical site, and make all necessary tests to verify if the installation complies with its design, reporting to the Project Manager. • Need to ensure a high level of quality, enabling our Commissioning Engineer to start up the plant in the best circumstances. • Depending on the stipulations of the contract, you will assist and train our customers’ staff in the daily maintenance of the installed equipment. Requirements include: at least 8 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment track record with demonstrated. Salary: 2000 to 3000$. May be required to work on weekends and holidays. Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc.
The Manager DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd. Email: llopez@hotelcointernational.com
April 20-26, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
ROBERTO STIPA
Governor’s Road Leeward, Providenciales Seeking:
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $ 6.25 per hour. Requirements include: at least 5 years relevant experience Contract: llopez@hotelcointernational.com
DOMINQUE BEAUTY SALON DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a
2 NAIL TECHNICIANS
• Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing
HAIR STYLIST
• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair. Salary: $6.25 per hour for each position
CONTACT: 946-5123
ELIE’S CLEANING LANDSCAPING SERVICES BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
LANDSCAPER Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 343-1963
DIEFRANC FENELUS
DIERIN LONGMIRE
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour
ERNA SINTUS
Telephone: 649-342-6814 The Bight
GLEN WILLIAMS
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 331-3887
NANNY
Cares for my children, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean bedroom, bathroom, wash & iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour. TYPE OF APPLICATION: First time application, Belonger will be given first preference. 16218
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
PLUMBER
Fix pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, and liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. Salary: $12.00 per hour
CONTACT: 345-0349
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference13224
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16167
DIAZ VARIETY STORE
BRENTFORD HANDFIELD
DOMESTIC WORKER Clean the store every morning,
MAINTENANCE
upheld safe and clean working environment, loading and unloading of goods, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products and able to work without supervision. Salary: 6.25 per hour
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is held by a work permit holder. Belonger is encourage to apply 16180
CONTACT: 649-3445176 OR 649-241-1242
FREDELIN MICHEL
TELEPHONE: 341-7339
Telephone: 649-247-3439 LOCATION: Blue Hills
Install and paint signs. Salary: $6.75 per hour
FRANKLYN VIRGIL
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
GLORIA PARKER & ERITHA JUSTAMA
Clean the store every morning, upheld safe and clean working environment, able to work without supervision, loading and unloading of goods, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products offloading container. SALARY: 6.25 per hour
INSTALLER
ESTIDOR DELIVRANCE
100% TRUE WHOLESALES
gathered and removed rubble, dirt, and hazardous waste from construction site. Operated cleaning equipments and utilized cleaning materials, efficiently vacuumed and polished. Swept and vacuumed building floors and washed interior, polished all floors and wiped windows and conducting other labour work on the job site. Salary: 6.25 per hour TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is held by a work permit holder. Belonger is encourage to apply 16222
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16168
AG CONSTRUCTION
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Market Place, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16216
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit and held by a work permit holder 16212
LABOURER
D.O.M. DESIGN LTD
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16189
CONTACT: 343-0558
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16195
Providenciales
6 days a week. $6.25 an hour. To wash, clean and iron. Must be speak English. Currently held by work permit holder
DION PRATT
Email: domdesign2010@ gmail.com or infoatdomdesign@gmail. com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is Vacant
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16166
Telephone: 649- 244-5638 Providenciales
Seeking
CLASSIFIEDS 37
Telephone: 649-241-7152 LOCATION: Blue Hills
Cleaning the property by sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, repairs broking Furnitures, general knowledge of carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing and mechanical systems. Remove and clean grease on equipment using chemical Salary: 8.00 per hour
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is held by a work permit holder. Belonger is encourage to apply 16182
PLEASE APPLY 246-2526
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
• General household chores such as mopping, sweeping, laundry, dusting and cleaning windows. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 241-2238
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16176
CONTACT: 333-0012
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
• General house chores such as mopping, sweeping, laundry, dusting and cleaning windows. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 347-7420
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16175
16226
AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25
CONTACT: 246-3137
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16174
DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD.
Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, Is seeking an experienced and proven leader. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following positions:
PLUMBING SUPERVISOR DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Supervise the installation, repair and maintenance of water, plumbing and heating systems; maintain records and files; prepare reports. Plan, schedule and assign the activities of plumbers. Supervise the installation and repair of hot and cold water, oil, steam or gas pipes and necessary connections. Prepare and analyze reports and charts concerning worker utilization and job time rates. Establish work standards, production control, job priorities and preventative maintenance teams. Make sketches for plumbing layouts and determine types and quantities of materials necessary. Determine time and cost estimates for plumbing jobs. Aid in obtaining materials necessary to complete the job. Supervise plumbing shop and perform plumbing shop work and related jobs. Assist staff with more difficult and complex projects. Assist skilled workers of related trades in general plumbing maintenance work. Maintain plumbing tools and equipment. Perform related work as required.
PLUMBER DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. Assembles fittings and valves for installation .Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building. Uses saws and pipe cutters as necessary. Installs heating and air-conditioning systems, including water heaters. Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing. Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems. Salary: 1330 to 2500$. May be required to work on weekends and holidays Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc. should be sent no later than Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 to: The Manager DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd. Grace Bay, Salt Mills Plaza Unit 22ATel: (649) 3475378. Email: llopez@hotelcointernational.com
38 CLASSIFIEDS
April 20-26, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
PROVO STORAGE LTD
RIGBY CLOTHING STORE
INDUSTRIAL PARK
LABOURER
• Manually move material from one place to another • Use signals, when necessary, to assist machine operators who are moving larger pieces of items. • Ensure a clean and orderly workplace. Locate & remove pallets of merchandise in storage locations. • clean the yard, • transporting garbage outside the property • Assist with other work • To work across a wide variety of weather conditions. SALARY: 6.25 per hour
TELEPHONE: 231-1612
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference. 16179
Telephone: 649-241-4341 Providenciales
CLEANER
Clean the store every morning, upheld safe and clean working environment, loading and unloading of goods, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products and able to work without supervision. Salary: 6.25 per hour TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is held by a work permit holder. Belongers are encourage to apply 16181
JAMELL ROBINSON
63 Grace Bay Road, Leeward
DOMESTIC WORKER
Wage: $6.25 per hour (minimum wage) Hours: 10am -6pm Monday to Friday Duties: Child care and cleaning Renewal TC Islanders are invited to apply and send a copy of application to the Board
CONTACT: JAMELL.R.ROBINSON@ GMAIL.COM OR 331-3399
16217
KENNETH MALCOLM BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 244-1868
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16185
LY’S AGENCY
Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following FIDELITY CONSTRUCTION
Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
HORIZON CONSTRUCTION
STEELMAN-$9.00 PER HOUR
Seeks to Employ
PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER Plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities within the organization. Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and objectives. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to top management.
QUALIFICATIONS & OBJECTIVES
• • • • •
• • • • • • • •
Ten [10] years experience in managing projects; Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or higher; Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related professional body; Demonstrable project management experience of leading an engineering function with a proven track record in strategic engineering; Competent in the use of Microsoft Project, MS Office; AutoCAD drawings and other technical drawings; Knowledge and technical understanding of construction processes, components and design techniques; Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing engineering strategy and strategic operational goals; Assists in preparation of budgets and job scopes; Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, customer service, sales and customers; Responsible for all areas of the Engineering function and quality of service delivery, striving for best in class products and business practices to deliver to the customer’s expectations, managing teams and projects across the business; Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills; Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Engineering function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards; Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental issues are prioritized and facilitated.
Starting Salary: $52,000.00 per annum | This position is currently being held by a work permit holder. Belongers are invited to apply for this position.
Interested candidates must submit resume and qualifications to: Immigration Board, Turks and Caicos Islands -andHorizon Construction Ltd. #7 The Venetian, Venetian Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 431-2971 -or- Email: mph2214@gmail.com
Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials. Contact: 231-4587 First Time work permit holder
CONI DEANNA MALCOLM Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
HELPER-$6.25 PER HOUR
Cook and Clean. Contact: 241-9381 This position is currently held by a work permit holder ROBINS WELDING SHOP Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER-$7.00 PER HOUR
Clean, help with delivery and heavy lifting. Contact: 331-3887 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
16196
LUDIE DESVALES & JL RETAIL STORE THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 331-3887
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16192
LUXURY CUTS & BRAIDS Down Town, Grants Plaza Is seeking to employ a
HAIR DRESSER Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $280.00 per week
CONTACT: 241-2550
Email: Ochman2K@ gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16221
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER NEPTUNE PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES TCI Is seeking to employ a
REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES • Minimum of Master Level Degree in Midwifery, or equivalent • Current registration with the Health Practitioners’ Board of the TCI • Minimum of 5 years work experience in community midwifery and community birthing centres • Practical skills to include but not limited to IV therapy, venipuncture, injections, vitals, dressings, ECG and lab work • Ultrasound certifications an asset • Must be able to create and teach birth preparation, breast feeding and parenting classes • Knowledgeable in setting up for procedures, assist doctors with procedures and examination • Must be able to work with little or no supervision to ensure proper flow of patients • Computer knowledge, answering telephone, scheduling appointments, action patients results, update and maintain patients EMR file Monthly salary $3000.00 to $4000.00 depending on experience. Belongers only need to apply. The position is currently held by a work permit holder
Application deadline – May 3rd, 2019 16214
Email iimsadmin@tciway.tc Phone: 649-941-5252. Fax: 649-946-8243
16164
April 20-26, 2019 MALCOLM SMITH GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 232-8066
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16190
MIA ALAYAH BEAUTY SALON BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
HAIR STYLIST
• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. • Must be willing to work 7 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 345-6999
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16227
CLASSIFIEDS 39
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS MARC ETIENNE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
MARK PANKHURST INTERNATIONAL DRIVE Is seeking to employ a
MONIQUE DAQUIN BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 344-7212
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16172
Cooper Jack Is seeking to employ a
LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER
BABYSITTER
• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour
NORMAN HAMILTON
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: cleaning and ironing. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week
CONTACT: 244-4881
This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16201
PROVO BEVERAGES
CARE TAKER
Applicant must be kind and gentle, honest and reliable. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 347-9359
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16187
Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 339-4060
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16165
PINNACLE CONSTRUCTION #28 BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
STEELMAN
• To work 8-5 • 6 days per week • Laying of steel, tying of steel, cutting of steel, working on construction site. Salary: $9.00 per hour
CONTACT: 232-9171 Email: PinnacleCONST@ gmail.com
Belongers Only are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16198
PROVO BEVERAGE
#52 UNIVERSAL DRIVE, PROVIDENCIALES is looking for
#52 UNIVERSAL DRIVE, PROVIDENCIALES IS LOOKING FOR A DYNAMINC AND RESULTS ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL TO FILL THE POSITION OF:
LABOURER
to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour • Assisting with brewing and bottling and canning operations • Keeping the facility and equipment clean and operational. • Loading Delivery drivers trucks, • Unloading containers and stocking warehouse with inventory • Cleaning the yard, cleaning machines. • Assist in delivering goods to customers.
This position is for work permit renewal email: dave@turksheadbeer.com / 941-3637
Interested Belongers can submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16213
EXPERIENCED SENIOR PARALEGAL
SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE • The candidate must have proven success and experience in both sales and marketing as well as excellent interpersonal skills and retail sales experience. • Degree in Sales & Marketing requires • Knowledge of the beverage production industry would be considered an asset. DUTIES INCLUDE • Meeting sales targets in acquiring new customers as well as sales growth in existing customers • Developing and maintaining a retail merchandise purchasing and selling
program (including setting up of new physical retail location) as well as maintaining an e-commerce presence • Special event organization and promotion • Leading public tours of production and packaging areas. • Enhancing brand awareness and exposure including use of social media • This position involves working on evenings, weekends and holidays and any potential applicant must have flexibility to accommodate changes in schedules without notice • Salary $40,000.00 annual
Please email CV to; provodave@gmail.com for consideration THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL
16205
WANTED FOR BUSY COMMERCIAL LEGAL OFFICE IN PROVIDENCIALES
Experienced Senior Paralegal required to act as Paralegal to property/commercial partner with at least fifteen years’ experience. Dictaphone typing skills (speed and accuracy essential) with a demonstrated ability to type +100 w.p.m. Experience and knowledge of dealing independently with clients and all forms of contracts, commercial and property, security documentation, corporate management, legal accounting systems, commonly used word processing systems, file management systems, and office equipment is essential. Must be able to work unsupervised with excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Must have vehicle and clean driving record. Must be able to work overtime when required. Remuneration based on experience – commencing $40K per annum. Belongers only need apply. All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to the Managing Partner P O Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Fax (649) 946-4663. Email: mslaw@tciway.tc Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board. This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position.
16204
Ocean Club Resorts is looking for qualified applicants for the following vacant position:
PROPERTY SERVICES SUPERVISOR This is a hands-on, working supervisory position, overseeing and working alongside a mainly Creole speaking team responsible for cleaning all outdoor areas, assisting other departments as needed, including Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Pool & Beach. The position involves strenuous physical labor, which requires being able and willing to perform heavy lifting, and other physically demanding functions. Successful applicant must be able to work on holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands, be able to speak English and Creole fluently, and have a clean police record. Wage commensurate with experience.
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
Drop off resume or pick up application at Ocean Club or Ocean Club West, alternatively send to:
diane@oceanclubresorts.com or Fax: 1-649-946-5845
Only those receiving an interview will be contacted. All TC Islanders are invited to copy their resumes to the Immigration and Labor Departments.
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R GRAY CONTRACTING JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a
#32 DOLPHIN LANE LONG BAY
CARPENTER
• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. • To work 5 days per week Salary: $12.00 per hour
DOMESTIC WORKER
30 hours week. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. $8 per hour.
S&S BEAUTY SALON & SPA #43 Salt Mills Plaza Is seeking to employ a
HAIRSTYLIST
Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair.
MASSAGE THERAPIST Must have 10 years’ experience or more. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 941-2233 OR 332-2121
CONTACT: 341-0551
CONTACT PROVO PONIES 241-6350 16178
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16155
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Email: SSbeautysalonspa@ gmail.com
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16211
OUTBOARD BOAT MECHANIC
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting the following engines • Suzuki, Evinrude, Johnson, Mercury, Seadoo • Must be willing to work a minimum of 44 hour per week, holidays and weekends if necessary salary will commensurate with experience (10 – 15 years) and performance • Salary: $15.00 per hour
Contact: Sherlock Walkin Telephone: 946-4411Fax resumes to: 649-946-4945 or email: walkinmarine@tciway.tc
This position is for work permit renewal Interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of your resume to the Labor Department 16210
Turkberry Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following position. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers, and must have a valid passport. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. This position is not currently occupied by a Work Permit holder. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to apply online or forward resumes to the Labour Board.
WAITRESS Full-Time; Days
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: • 2+ years of experience serving and preparing coffee beverages • 2+ years of experience preparing and processing customer payments • 2+ years of experience making and serving Frozen Yogurt and Donuts • Must have experience and knowledge of recipes to make beverages such as (but not limited to) espresso, café latte, cappuccino, mocha latte • Proficient at operating a Unic Twin Mara Volumetric Espresso Machine • Proficient at operating a Belshaw Donut Robot Mach V • Must be available to work early mornings, daytime, and evening hours • Must have full-time availability • Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare and serve coffee drinks by following recipes and preparation techniques • Maintain and monitor inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply, stocking coffee brewing equipment, maintaining paper product supplies, and complimentary products • Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment • Ensure all health and food safety standards are maintained • Clean service and seating area • Opening and closing shift procedures • Keep equipment in optimal operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance, calling for repairs • Describe the menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them • Order, receive, or stock supplies and retail products • Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend and preparation descriptions • Receive and process customer payments • Prepare and serve all products, donuts, frozen yogurt, coffee, etc. APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.MOMENTOUS.COM 16229
LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 231-3184
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16225
TOP END MILLWORK
THE TRAVELING GOURMET
THE CONCH SHACK
6 FINISH CARPENTERS
CHEF
SERVER-$7.00 PER HOUR
Industrial Park, Central Square Is seeking to employ
JOB VACANCIES
SAIL PROVO
S. WALKIN & SON
#658 MILLENIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is looking for an
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
Trimming wooden structures and ornaments and complete final details. Installing windows and doors, finishing rough edges, and making adjustments. Salary: $6.50 per hour
• Must have at least five (5) years’ experience and expertise in garde manger, fruit and vegetables carvings. • Must be able to work flexible hours. Salary: $12.00 per hour
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders 16220
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16207
CONTACT: 332-5617
CONTACT: 649-343-3031
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ
Cleaning plates, take orders, dropping food.
LABOURER-$7.50 PER HOUR Cleaning, mopping, keeping the environment clean
KITCHEN HELPER-$8.00 PER HOUR
Prepare for hot and cold stations
CONTACT: 332-8501
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders
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TROPICAL IMAGING - GRACE BAY Seeking a fulltime qualified and experienced
JOURNALIST To write for a high-end video and storytelling company on Providenciales. Applicant must have at least 10 years of experience at a minimum of 3 different publications. Bachelor’s degree in journalism required. Experience in journalism research, community reporting and editing is necessary. Applicant also must have experience working in a fast paced office environment and ability to produce content on deadline. Applicants should be technology savvy and comfortable working in a high-tech and fast moving environment. Working weekends, public holidays and long hours is not uncommon. Salary $24,000 per annum. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Email all resumes, references and previous work to:
preston@tropicalimaging.com and submit application to the Labour Department
WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our client
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE
Blue Mountain Is seeking to employ a
Need to have eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Salary: $10.00 per hour Contact: 231-0337
Fills mold with mixed materials or applies material to mold specific thickness. Salary: $6.50 per hour First Time work permit holder
Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
MOLD LABOURER
STEEL FIXER
Install and tie together the steel Salary: $8.00 per hour
WOOD CRAVER
HILL VIEW BOUTIQUE
STORE CLERK
Show customers the location of items they are looking for and suggest complementary items when appropriate. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 941-4515
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders 16171
April 20-26, 2019
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SALOMON ALTIDOR
SRF CONSTRUCTION
DOMESTIC WORKER
LABOURER
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-6432
JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $600.00 every 2 weeks
CONTACT: 247-9445
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16177
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16177
TERRICHA WILSON
TEKORA PRATT
MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE MAN
fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system. Salary: $250.00 per week
CONTACT: 331-2251
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 241-2179
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16186
SUPER MART/ FITNESS & YOGA
WILLIAMS ARITHA FRANKLIN
Is seeking to employ a
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
STORE CLERK
DOMESTIC WORKER
APPLICATIONS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW 107 Ocean Club West Plaza, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES. TELEPHONE: 649-347-231-4101, EMAIL: Fitnessandyogatci@ gmail.com 16232
ASSISTANT MANAGER - Conventions and Operations Annual Salary: $40,000
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16197
Sales, purchase, shipment, pricing and distributing. Maintenance (person) Maintaining equipment, keeping services up to date, assist manager. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to Email.
Momentous Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers, must have a valid passport, and able to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. These positions are not currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to apply online and forward resumes to the Labour Board.
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 331-4615
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16231
Y-A-3B CONSULTANCY
AIRPORT ROAD. CONTACT: 344-4540 Acting on behalf of our clients.
CHANCES GAMING
WAITRESS-$6.50 PER HOUR Serve drinks and food Sunset #2 & Sunset Café Bar/Grill
4 BARMAIDS-$6.50 PER HOUR Serve Drinks and food.
SALES CLERK-$6.50 PER HOUR Take care of sales.
MATHURIN VARIETY SHOP
STOCK MAN $6.50 PER HOUR
stock shelves, pack, receive and restock products Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Some positions are First Time work permit holders and some are held by work permit holders
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● Plan upcoming conventions and events, globally ● Attend conventions and events and manage their execution ● Hire and manage local staff to execute the event ● Create and manage a budget for each event ● Troubleshooting and operations of the convention/ event ● Advise on strategies for growing participation in conventions and events ● Manage all marketing and communications aspects associated with each event
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
● 4+ years creating and managing budgets ● Experience in negotiating contracts for convention and event space ● Must have a Business Marketing Advanced Diploma or equivalent ● Must have 10+ years experience managing business operations ● Must have 5+ years experience with project management; creating and managing project and event budgets
● Must have 4+ years experience developing, planning, managing and executing conventions and other events globally ● Must have 2+ years hiring and managing staff at various events and conferences in different countries ● Experience in negotiating contracts for convention and event space ● Experience developing and implementing lead generation strategies ● Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required ● Must have experience developing long term and short term business plans ● 5+ years hiring, managing and training staff ● 5+ years creating and managing budgets and fiscal reporting to shareholders ● Must have experience with Adobe Suite and Creatives – Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat DC etc. ● Must have experience building and designing websites ● Must have an Advanced Diploma from a reputable University ● Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English ● Must have ability to travel globally
ASSISTANT MANAGER – BUSINESS OPERATIONS Salary $40,000
We are looking for a business-operations extraordinaire that is organized, reliable, and punctual. This person is responsible for assistance and maintaining overall business operations. Exceptional customer service and willingness to learn and grow is a major requirement and component of this position.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must have 10+ years experience managing business operations ● Must have 5+ years experience with project management ● Must have 10+ years managing, supervising, and training staff ● Must have 10+ years experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable & payroll ● Must have 10+ years experience with compliance ● Must have experience developing long term and short term business plans ● Must have WHIMIS certificate ● Must have Proserve certificate ● Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English ● Must have ability to travel globally ● Must be available to work full-time hours; including but not limited to morning, daytime, evening, and night closing hours ● Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. ● Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Maintains business operations as outlined in the Operations Manuals. ● On the ground troubleshooting, problem solving, and
day to day operations. ● Responsible for implementation and input into local marketing initiatives. ● Recruit and lead staff that provide excellent service, train staff thoroughly according to company policies and employment laws, and reward staff as needed. Terminate staff as required. ● Create and implement monthly team building and staff training exercises. ● Prepare and post effective staff work schedules that ensure locations are properly staffed. ● Communicate changes of procedures and standards, etc. to all staff and ensure implementation. ● Create, plan and execute events and promotions based on approved budgets. ● Report to and work with head office regarding inventory, sales, operations, and staff. Including suggestions of business growth strategies, and initiatives to increase profits and decrease expenses. ● Ensure all operations standards are maintained to provide a fun, safe, and memorable atmosphere for guests, including security, health, and safety standards. ● Ensure all equipment remains in optimal operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance, and calling for repairs and maintenance when necessary.
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Exclusive Vacation Rentals & Management Ltd.
EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 333-1236
Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following. S & Y CAFETERIA
Is seeking to employ a
Kitchen Helper-$6.50 per hour
Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.
Server-$7.00 per hour Serve food and drinks. Contact: 345-7918
April 20-26, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
HELEN HARVEY Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a
ANGELIC JOY GARDINER Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $300.00 per week Contact: 232-9775
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary Salary: $7.00 per hour Contact: 241-0130
Domestic Worker
Nanny
EMAIL: EASYWAYTCI@GMAIL.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders
DOMESTIC WORKER
General Duties will include but not limited to cleaning, dusting, wiping, mopping entire villa, stocking and supplying, giving account for inventory etc. Must be willing to work weekends, holiday and late if necessary. Customer Service experience is a requirement. Salary starts at: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 346-0186 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board, This position is a first time work permit holder.
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JV’S TRUCKING SERVICES
346-2311
South Dock Road
CLEANER
Pressure washes the dump trucks to remove dusts and salt water to prevent rusting, scrapping loose dirt, cleaning tires, Rinsing with hose dusting vacuuming the interiors. Clean the yard $6.25 per hour Renewal, position is held by a work permit holder.
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PAPS AIR CONDITIONING
TURKS & CAICOS REALTY LTD.
RAMONA MITCHELL
SIMEON HAMILTON
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
HAIRSTYLIST
LABOURER Duties: To clean and
Is seeking a Part-time
Tel#:649 -244-4332/345-6682
• Must be able to clean after the technicians, assisting lifting of heavy equipment. Assisting with carrying of tools • Must be able to use Jack hammer for long hours • Must have previous knowledge of Air conditioning & refrigeration tools. • Must be computer literate • Must be able work 6 days a week, weekends and holidays when required. Salary: $6.25 per hour
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a first time work permit holder
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Duties to include but not limited to:
• General office and household cleaning and maintenance • Occasional child care and pet care • Catering and shopping services on call • Laundry and delivery services • Hourly rate $10. Minimum of 10 hours per week • Must speak and read English • Must have own transportation and cell phone • Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience
This position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department Please send resume to info@tcsothebysrealty.com PO Box 279, Venture House, Grace Bay Rd Phone: 649.946.4474 16252
PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & SERVICES LTD., WISHES TO RECRUIT A
PROJECT SITE ENGINEER Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least fifteen years suitable experience as a Project Site Engineer on large commercial and residential building projects, together with a suitable professional qualification in Construction Technology. A proven track record demonstrating the ability to complete projects on time, within budget, to a high standard of quality, and all within a demanding schedule must be shown. The main role of this position is to accurately provide line and level for the trades and the successful candidate must be fully conversant with modern setting out techniques using GPS, Total Station, Theodolite etc. Strong leadership, communication and organization skills are essential, together with experience with very high quality finishings. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends. Salary starts at US$50k per annum, based on qualifications and experience. This is a new position and is immediately available. Applications must be made in writing and should include career history and the names and contact details of at least two references. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should also submit copies of their application to the Labour Department. All applications will be properly reviewed and suitably qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications should be received by 6th April 2019 and sent to:
Steve Thompson Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd. Project House 930 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel: 941 3508. Fax: 941 5824. Email: info@projetech.tc
OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling. Salary: $9.00 per hour.
CONTACT: 242-0957
Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by 16242
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Maintain properties and Assist where Needed on work sites. SALARY: $7.00 per hour.
CONTACT: 244-0440 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.
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NOW HIRING ALIVE AND WELL RESORTS & HOTEL, LTD.
(1) GARDENER
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Agriculture Technology. Has experience with propagating, planting of all landscape stock, perform regular scheduled maintenance of all flora and fauna, application all fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, trimming, weeding and pruning; be knowledgeable with all types of local and imported flora and fauna to provide guests with tours of the gardens. Must be proficient in speaking English. Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. Position currently held by work permit holders
(1) HANDYMAN/LABOURER
Applicant will be required to assist in maintaining the grounds of the resort. Set up equipment, power wash resort balconies and pathways, remove all debris, assist in minor repairs inside guest rooms or on property. Must be proficient in the English language, and follow detailed instructions. Willing to work outside of normal working hours. Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. Position currently held by work permit holder
(1) MASON HELPER
Applicant will be required to repair, maintain and alter buildings, retaining walls and other brick and stone edifices. Willing to work long hours. Must be proficient in the English language. Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. Position currently held by work permit holder
All resumes can be emailed or delivered to:
HR@ALIVEANDWELLRESORTS.COM; 31 Downwind Street, Providenciales, (649)941.3121.
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Copies of resumes can be sent to Employment Services. BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. Deadline for applications: May 6th, 2019.
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April 20-26, 2019 Five Cays
STORE HELPER
She must be willing to help customer find items on the shelves, receive and restock products. Clean the store, arrange and stock shelves, upheld safe and clean working environment, assisted other personnel as needed. Very mature, very organized, presentable and tidy with good attitude and self motivation. Must be flexible enough to arrive early or leave late when receive inventory and stock. SALARY: 6.25 per hour Telephone: 342-4950 TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work 16223 permit holder
DJIMY ANTENOR LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
E&Y CONSTRUCTION GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 242-1358
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16237
JV’S TRUCKING SERVICES 346-2311 SOUTH DOCK ROAD
CLEANER
Pressure washes the dump trucks to remove dusts and salt water to prevent rusting, scrapping loose dirt, cleaning tires, Rinsing with hose dusting vacuuming the interiors. Clean the yard $6.25 per hour Renewal, position is held by a work permit holder.
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BEEN’S CONSTRUCTION GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
APEX INNOVATIVE BUILDERS
2 MASON
PAINTER
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices
LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 per hour
Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Salary: $10.00 per hour for each position
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $250.00 per week
CONTACT: 343-2261
CONTACT: 231-6920
CONTACT: 344-6599
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16254
FIRST CHOICE RENT A CAR BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
2 MECHANICS – $900 PER HOUR Inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. 3 CAR WASHERS – $6.25 PER HOUR vacuum, clean and maintain vehicles.
CONTACT: 242-7796
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders 16250
CARPENTER
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16257
GOOD DEAL BUILDERS
H.I MAINTENANCE & FINISHING
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KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
2 MASONS
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices
2 PAINTERS
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $10.00 per hour
CONTACT: 247-6320
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These position are First Time work permit holders 16248
BLACK DIAMOND BAR Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
FOUR CORNERS TAXI, TOUR & SIGHTSEEING
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, and stocking Store shelves must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $7.00 per hour.
BARTENDER Duties: Mix and Serve drinks and Cocktails, keep bar and Table areas clean. Salary: $8.00 per hour
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Duties: Cleaning, Dusting, Mopping, and stocking Store shelves must be willing to Work 6 days a week. Salary: $7.00 per hour.
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a Work permit holder. 16245
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 16243
CONTACT: 245-5029
CONTACT: 243-4141
ALICIA B. MALCOLM
HOLTON DICKENSON
GERMAN CIGAR PUB
LABOURER
LABOURER
CONTACT: 245-8849
SALT CAY Is seeking to employ a
PERSONAL ASSISTANT WANTED WEST ROAD, GRAND TURK MONDAY- FRIDAY 9-5 FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL
JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose: Daily management of home and office Description of duties: • Running errands • Managing laundry • Preparing meals • Managing inventory of home and office Qualifications Great communication skills • Great organization skills • Able to cook Full time, 40 hrs per week Location: Grand Turk Salary: $400 monthly
CALL 649-232-6076
Duties: To clean and Maintain properties and Assist where Needed on work sites. SALARY: $7.00 per hour.
CONTACT: 241-8459 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.
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Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 16244
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Duties: To clean and Maintain premises and Assist where Needed on work sites. SALARY: $7.00 per hour.
CONTACT: 246-9114 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.
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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
2 MASON
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Salary: $10.00 per hour
PAPARAZZI BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE AND NIGHT CLUB LOWER BIGHT ROAD is currently looking to employ:
CONTACT: 247-6599
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16255
CHARLIE VARIETY STORE LTD. GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
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T & K VARIETY STORE
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CASINO GENERAL MANAGER
• Must possess international experience with casino operations • Fluent Spanish and English speaking • Minimum 15 years experience
SLOT MANAGER AND TECHNICIAN R.C.N.M CONSTRUCTION
STANLEY WILLIAMS
2 TILE LAYERS
SECURITY OFFICER
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
PAINTER
Paints walls and signs.
2 MASONS
Lay blocks Salary: $10 per hour
CONTACT: 342-1964
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These position are First Time work permit holders 16247
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 946-2476
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16251
A.J. MOBILE WINDOW TINTING PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
• Must possess international experience with casino operations • Minimum 10 years experience
TREASURER/CASH MANAGER
• Must possess a command of the English, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian languages • Minimum of 10 years experience
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
WINDOW TINTER Tinting vehicle windows. Salary: $250.00 per week
CONTACT: 241-8730 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder
• • • • •
Must possess impeccable knowledge as a Master Man Power planner and creator Must possess knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word Must have a minimum experience of 5 years of operations management Must have a minimum of 5 years of management coordinating history Must possess a command of the Portuguese and English language
BRAZIALIAN CHEFS
• Must be skilled in the preparation of Brazilian meats and cuisine • Must be skilled in the preparation of Sushi and Japanese cuisine • Must be willing to work long hours
Resumes can be submitted to: jeff@yyzops.com
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April 20-26, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
JOB OPPORTUNITIES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the NHIB in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and any other financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the health and insurance industry.
POSITION SUMMARY: This is a managerial position, which has departmental wide responsibility for activities and direction of the Operations department and NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; Providing technical leadership to the Insurance Operations team, the Medical Officer formulates policies and procedures to enhance the impact of the department; monitors patients overseas to assess their progress and report to the CEO; verify the eligibility of all claims, ensure staff is properly supervised and trained, customer concerns addressed; and ensures appropriate cost efficient health care services with best medical practices in place.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the NHIB’s fiscal function and performance. • Participate in the development of the company’s plans and programs as a strategic partner. • Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning and the introduction of new programs/ strategies • Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the CEO and the Board in performing their responsibilities. • Develop, implement and enforce financial policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation, efficiency and effectiveness of the company. • Provide technical financial knowledge and advice to others within the financial discipline. • May perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments. • Lead the timely completion of the financial statement audit process. • Assist in the completion of key accounting functions such as reconciliations, manage and supervise the finance, compliance and billing teams. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience • Preferably with professional qualification as a CPA or any equivalent accounting designation. • At least 7 years of experience in a senior finance management role is a must. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Experienced financial leader with appropriate industry experience, strong supervisory and mentoring skills, high ethical standards, exceptional analytical and problem solving, well organized and self-directed, excellent written/verbal communication, speak, read and write in excellent English language, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets and Pivot Tables, and Accounting software packages, effective time management skills. • Solid understanding of international financial reporting standards • Solid understanding of the NHIB Ordinance and Regulations • Experience in healthcare financing • Training in International Accounting Standards for Social Security • Experience In Microsoft Dynamics • Team worker who is willing to take a hands-on approach to the role. SALARY Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience scale $82,200 to $89,310.00 per annum.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manages the medical aspects of the NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; • Manages all aspects of the Operations Department inclusive of all staff assigned to the department; • Manages and develops the Operations Department Budget with the view of ensuring that the Department expenditure remains within or below the budgeted ranges; • Develops policies, procedures, standards and controls for effective management of the Operations Department • Collection of statistics forms ICL (the hospitals) and the private providers as required by management and the actuary • Liaises with the NIB to identify number of employment injury and occupational disease cases. • Enforces cost-reduction strategies and recommends initiatives in the management of patient’s care; • Prepares Quarterly Performance Reports and Trend Analysis • Recommends and monitors systems and procedures to facilitate achieving of objectives within the area of responsibility; • Verifies and signs-off on overseas provider claims in order to ensure veracity of claims as well as conducts value for money audits; • Advises on the adjudication of claims by beneficiaries in special circumstances, outside the scope of usual and customary benefits, including overseas claims • Makes recommendations to the Board on policy decisions such as but not limited to reimbursement and accreditation standards in line with the Health Practitioners Board or other authorized Agency. • Conducts sample surveys of health care providers and facilities to derive baseline data on the availability and quality of services as well as the capacity and readiness to meet the demands of the NHIB; • Coordinates activities and provides advice to the NHIB team charged with the specification and costing of the service benefit package and in the development of provider payment systems; • Convenes and takes the lead in meetings and other mechanisms aimed at defining criteria for inclusion in the NHIB provider network, as well as developing norms and protocols for quality assurance utilization reviews, access to overseas care, and modifications (inclusion and exclusion) of items in the benefit package; • Collaborates with other members on the NHIB team in the design and implementation of activities related to accreditation of health providers;
• Collaborates with other members of the NHIB team in defining and developing contractual agreements with local and overseas providers for services within the benefit package; • Assists in the development of detailed terms of reference and procedures for the activities of the NHIB Medical Review Committee. • May perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments • Any other duty deemed appropriate and consistent with the position, professional qualification and skill set as directed by the Chief Executive Officer MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Principles, practices and techniques of medical case management • Principles and practices of strategic, long-term business planning • Principles and practices of effective management and supervision • Good Problem-Solving Skills • Human Relations • Strong written and oral skills including computer literacy in the main processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics programmes. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • Medical Doctor with at least 7 years’ experience; full time practitioner in primary care and hospital settings with the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job. • Business post graduate Degree • Business Management Experience • Knowledge of the NHIB Ordinance and Regulations • Current (Good Standing) Registration with TCI Health Practitioners Board • Experience with health insurance operations such as member of medical review panel will be an asset. SALARY Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience scale $82,200 to $89,310.00 per annum.
OFFICE ATTENDANT (Providenciales)
POSITION SUMMARY: To ensure that the National Health Insurance Board’s offices, bathrooms, and kitchens are kept in a clean and orderly condition. This position requires the constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are maintained. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide high-quality cleaning service, which includes tasks such as mopping, dusting, emptying bins, and polishing surfaces, to ensure the level of cleanliness conforms to the environmental health standards are always maintained. Distribute correspondence as required, complete errands on behalf of the office, assist with the preparation of room for meetings, prepare and serve refreshments when required, perform daily cleaning duties to ensure the office is clean and safe for staff and perform any related duties assigned from time to time. • Dust/polish all surfaces including equipment
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CASABLANCA CASINO 226 Grace Bay Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is looking for the following Full Time Positions
DICE DEALER
JOB OPPORTUNITIES • Wipe all surfaces • Washes windows • Cleans and disinfects toilets and replenishes supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels • Responds to urgent situations, such as spills, that require quick action • Maintain appropriate stock of cleaning supplies and equipment • Mixes liquids and solvents from basic materials to create effective cleaning supplies • Operates and maintains equipment such as vacuums and floor cleaners • Collects and removes trash from the building and/or space • Notifies management when major repairs, including structural issues or highly skilled tasks, are required • Maintains a high level of security in a building, such as locking doors, storing keys, and using access codes for restricted areas and rooms • Performs outdoor upkeep as necessary, including maintaining entrances and walkways • Typically works when facilities are closed to the public or during low traffic time periods SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Previous experience of cleaning, including the use of chemicals and using cleaning machinery safely • Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery used in cleaning • Ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team • Excellent organizational skills a must • Self-motivation and the ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE JOB: Requires walking and extensive use of hands, pushing, bending, lifting, twisting, standing, reaching, kneeling and carrying heavy items. • Physical Demands ▪ Lifting: Under 20lbs 50% of work time ▪ Carrying: Over 25lbs 10% of work time ▪ Pulling: Over 20lbs 50% of work time ▪ Work Environment: Exposure to chemicals COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED: This position requires knowledge of health and hygiene requirements, ability to understand basic materials, must have an eye for details, maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, ability to understand and follow simple written instructions and basic time management skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Primary level education, at least (2) years of experience in a similar position. These positions are currently held by expatriate workers. After submitting application to National Health Insurance Board Human Resource department, Qualified Belongers may also submit a copy of their applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Immigration Board. SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience scale $6.25 to $9.25 per hour
All Applications should be addressed to:
Sheena Smith-Yip National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for submission is May 4, 2019
Salary: $12 per hour • All candidates should have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the same field, excellent full knowledge of all casino table games and excellent knowledge of Dice Table game. • Carry out specific tasks in the gaming operation to the highest standard efficiency and customer service, in accordance with gaming policies and procedures laid down by the company and gaming laws.
CASINO NIGHT AUDITOR
Salary: $17 per hour • All candidates should have at least 5-10 years’ experience in the Casino Industry. Full knowledge of all table games, casino cash desk and bar is required. Excellent skills of excel, word, POS programs. • Data entering, casino operation rechecking on a daily basis for departments: cash desk, table games, bar and slot activity/ transactions. • Data and generate reports of each department on a monthly basis
Contact: 941-3737. Email: casablancacasino1@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Positions held by a work permit holder
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NATASHA’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients
SANDRA LIGHTBOURNE Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER
-$6.25 per hour Taking care of an elderly person Contact: 231-1090 NATIONAL COLONY REALITY Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
- $6.25 per hour Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Contact: 431-5723 This position is currently
held by a work permit holder
Contact: 241-6425
VIOLETTE VICTOR Is seeking to employ a
CAMCO SERVICES LTD. Is seeking to employ
CARETAKER
- $6.25 per hour Taking care of an elderly person. Contact: 243-1805 GREENLAND LANDSCAPING SERVICES Is seeking to employ a
GARDENER
-$8.00 per hour Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting.
GARDENER
-$7.00 per hour Soil cultivation, digging, forking, watering, raking, weeding, edging, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
-$8-9 per hour Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety. Contact: 232-4272
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders
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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01
NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 61108/48
SECTION LONG BAY HILLS
ISLAND PROVIDENCIALES
Whereas, JOHN BORIS ADAMS as Personal Representative and Trustee of the estate on JOHN FRANCIS ADAMS of Colorado, United States of Americas has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the name of JOHN FRANCIS ADAMS deceased was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. Take that I, Brandie Anderson-Stewart, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new Land Certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. Dated this 22nd day of March 2019 Signed ......................................................................................... Registrar of Lands Witnessed .................................................................................... 15846
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EAI LTD
EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
IRRIGATION LABOUR Irrigation labour wanted for manual labor such as digging trenches, holes, cleaning irrigation tanks, moving equipment, moving soil, cleaning and assisting technicians on other duties as require. Salary 6.25/hr
This position is held by a work permit
16084
ABC FUNHOUSE/AFTER SCHOOL
Is seeking to employ a
CAREGIVER
• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children. • 7:30am-4:30pm Salary: $7.00 per hour CONTACT: 242-4504 Millennium Highway
CONTACT: 231-0167
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16118
Taking care of children, cleaning, and cooking. Salary: $350.00 per week CONTACT: 332-5724
EVAN CLARE
Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
REFERENCE PLUS
Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
SALES AGENT
• Taking care of house and children, cooking, and cleaning. • Work 6 days a week. Salary: $300.00 per week CONTACT: 232-4595 Email: easywaytci@gmail.com
• Assign/co-ordinate efficient scheduling of work orders to mechanic shop staff to facilitate repairs. • Managing parts inventory and ordering parts as necessary • Financial and reporting responsibility. Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with experience/qualification. Range- 4-6k per month
CONTACT: 649-946-5919/649-245-2897. EMAIL: EXPRESS.EQUIPMENT@HOTMAIL.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers Only need apply. 16063
GOLDEN SHINE CAR WASH Is seeking to employ a
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER make financial decisions. • Monitoring the performance of the department, contributing to decisions regarding financial strategy. • Preparation of monthly financial statements. • Settings up accounting systems for new businesses. • Implementation and monitoring of internal controls. • Inventory monitoring controls.
REQUIREMENTS:-
• Completion of a recognized accounting designation with minimum 3-5 years’ qualifications experience. • Computer skills proficiency, knowledge of Point of Sales and knowledge of counter point. • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues. • Well develop written and oral communications skills • Ability to work in a team environment.
Cleaning garbage
store,
taking
out
1 STORE CLERK
• Cashing • Must be hardworking & trustworthy • Must be bilingual in English & Creole • Good customer service is a must. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 343-8536
Email: indera143@yahoo.com
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders 16078
IGLESIA DE DIOS IMPACTO DE GLORYA Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
ASSISTANT PASTOR
To assist with church services and Sunday school weekly. Salary: $250.00 weekly
This position is for work permit renewal qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department SALARY: - Depending on experience.
Please forward resume to: Discount Liquors/The Wine Cellar
Fax: (649) 946-4871 Or email: info@winecellar.tc 16082
CONTACT: 241-1651
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16079
CONTACT: 246-4929
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
15993
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
GENERAL MANAGER
• Complete oversight/responsibility of daily operations of a large heavy equipment/automobile service/ maintenance/ repair facility • Receive customers and address their technical concerns to discern repair plan and procedures. • Prepare repair/ purchase quotes for customer submission and approvals
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • To work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
G SPOT BAR
South Dock Road - Is seeking to employ a
Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is looking for a
NO PHONE CALLS
LABOURER
clean. Salary: $8.00 per hour CONTACT: 343-9164
EXPRESS EQUIPMENT LTD
GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). • Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures. • Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organizations are met. • Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approval external auditor. • Document and maintain complete and accurate information for all financial transactions. • Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy. Prepare annual budgets. Manage the bookkeeping function, using the Simply Accounting Package, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. • Develop and implement policies and procedures as required to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure. • Recommending ways of cutting costs. • Working with all departments to help
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders 16062
ERIC W. SMITH
Requirements, Duties and Responsiblities: • Must know basic bookkeeping. • Knowledge of accounting software packages (QuickBooks, etc.) • Must be proficient in: Microsoft Excel and Word. • Must be committed to work under pressure and independently with minimum supervision. • A minimum qualification of 5 years’ experience in extensive organizing, maintaining office undertaking and customer service management. • Preferably honest, trustworthy, reliable and always willing to work on weekends and holidays. Salary: $1,500.00 per month
Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
Greeting customers, taking reservation and sell cars and ensure that the vehicles are
REBECCA HARVEY
GRAND TURK - Is seeking to employ an
OFFICE CLERK
FRANK SEYMOUR
CONTACT: 333-1236 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.
941-5579
RESPONSIBILITIES:-
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3 BARMAIDS
• Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail. • To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 432-1169
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16099
GILLEY’S ENTERPRISE AIRPORT TERMINAL
DISHWASHER LABOURER
TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $6.75 PER HOUR CONTACT: 649-946-4472 OR CONTACT: TATE@GILLEYSCAFE.TC THESE POSITIONS ARE VACANT INTERESTED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT
IRUNDA NAILS STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON
Five Cays Road, Olympic Plaza Is seeking to employ a
NAIL TECHNICIAN Nail and hand services, such as manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Perform pedicures and application of acrylic toenails. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 347-3882
Only Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16072
16082
ISABELL ADAMS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25
CONTACT: 244-5775
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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J&A WELDING
#28 Timber Cress, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
2 HIGH PRESSURE WELDERS
• Pipe Fitting • High Pressure Welding • Argon and Fabrication Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 2458588 OR 342-6658
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder Belongers Only Apply 16090
M & A SERVICES LTD LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE WORKER
fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system. Salary: $7.50 per hour
CONTACT: 241-5189
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16092
JAMES KOTSOPOULOS
DOMESTIC WORKER AND A MAINTENANCE WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
DRYWALL FINISHER
CONTACT: 342-0224
Accommodation provided. Please forward all resumes to marie@jakarah.com
This position is vacant interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department. 15715 MARILYN A. WILLIAMS
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16055
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
• applying drywall compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. • To work 5 days per week. Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 331-9854
Only Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16071
CONTACT: 245-4732
16086
practice • Good clinical nursing skills & bedside manner • Able to multitask No later than April 26 Salary: $46,000.00 yearly
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Belongers only need apply This position is currently held by a work permit holder
BUILDING 5A, WINDWARD DRIVE
PHARMACIST DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serves patients with kind and caring disposition • Prepares medications • Counsels and monitors patients drug therapies • Gives pharmacological advice and information to multidisciplinary health care team, • Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physicians orders • Detects and resolves therapeutic incompatibilities • Provides pharmacological advice and information via phone and in person to patients and health care professionals.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have certification from accredited university/institution and valid professional licenses through valid and acceptable regulation authority • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Retail Pharmacy environment • Skilled at interacting with customers of all socioeconomic backgrounds • Ability to operate Point-of-Sale and Kroll software programs • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Competent and reliable professional, committed and experience • Salary is based on qualifications and experience • POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.
BELONGERS ONLY NEED TO APPLY, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY APPLY VIA EMAIL TO: ISLANDPHARMACYTCI@GMAIL.COM. ADDRESSED TO THE ATTENTION OF BUSINESS MANAGER, MRS. MELANIE DELANCY QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT
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HOURS OF 7:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. ON MONDAY TO THURSDAY & 7:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. ON FRIDAYS. Salary payable @$6.25 per hour. THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL HOWEVER QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT
CONTACT NUMBER 1(649)2320890 16093
SECURITY OFFICER
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. • To work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-6121
Email: kathleencannonamp@gmail.com
ISLAND PHARMACY
DOMESTIC HELPER TO WORK BETWEEN THE
LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
EXPERIENCE RN
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
BREEZY BRAE, GRAND TURK SEEKING A
NOBLE SECURITY
Sb Menzie’s Medical Building, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
REQUIRED BY MEDICAL PRACTICE • Full time, holidays, nights. • Must have 5 years’ experience • Assist doctors in general
JOB ADVERTISEMENT LYDIA BUTTERFIELD
MENZIE’S MEDICAL
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION
• To do regular household chores including cooking, washing, cleaning and any other duties that is requested by employer. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
Both workers must be able to drive work without supervision, must be able to live on the property and must be on call for any additional request from guest. Must have own tools with several years of experience in the construction field. Salary $10.00 per hour
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour
JESUMENE DESIR JEAN KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
GRAND PLAZA RESORT LTD is currently looking to employed a
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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder16085
INVENTORY STOCK HOLDER We are in need of a person in charge of stock take & inventory
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Ordering, receiving and counting all types of products. Responsible for ensuring that inventory records are accurate at all times, through daily counts of all products to maximize efficiency. Make sure inventory is on shelves and well-stocked. Examines items in inventory for defects, wear or damage. Maintain record any damaged stock and damaged warehouse materials-handling equipment. Must also recognize and resolve quantity discrepancies, make quantity reports, and prepare extensive quantitative statements that help with inventory control duties. Responsible for managing storage warehouses and delivering products to retail stores.
This position also includes storing, issuing, and maintaining audits of parts, supplies, materials, equipment & equipment maintenance on a daily basis. Required to work with complex systems blenders sb2100 and SB3X and perform highly technical mechanical and diagnostic tests. Maintains and services mechanical equipment and components.
REQUIREMENTS:
• • • • • • •
Good communication skills. Good appearance, respectful strong technical ability Formal trained in area of specialty. High school diploma or its equivalent. 3 to 5 years of related experience Technical knowledge of SB2100 magnetic Commercial blender • Technical knowledge of SB3X ICE SHAVER Commercial blender
Contact information: emiliano@olabasi.com telephone number: 16494320223
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STANLEY WILLIAMS
SMART CONSTRUCTION
SHORE WAY CONSTRUCTION
SHINING STAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL
MASON
DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping, mopping the
TEACHERS
LABOURER
• To work on all the jobs at Smart Construction. • Applicant must be honest, reliable and always willing to work. Salary: $9.00 per hour
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 946-2475
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 346-5500
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and other work. Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 346-2422
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16060
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16058
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16110
SUNSET RIDGE HOTEL
TAINO CATERING
TECHPRO LTD
LABOURER
BARTENDER
MASON
AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.
HOUSEKEEPER
Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-1599 OR 244-3173
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder
16052
LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 341-2214
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16054
is seeking to hire a
Must, be able to work long hour’s weekends and holidays. Salary rate: $8.00 per hr.
This position is for a first time a work permit but interested TCI belongers are encouraged to email their resume to:
CARE@TCIWAY.TC OR YOU CAN ALSO CALL: 649-941-7676
Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted. 16105
NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR 14061, by ER Developments Ltd. For the development of Six (6) Story Hotel Development has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60906/162, Leeward Going Through on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Six (6) Story Hotel Development consisting of Two (2) Hotel Buildings, Swimming Pool, Pool Bar, Restaurant, Spa Building, Gym/Retail Building, Reception Building with Conference Room, Service Building and Ancillary Facilities. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.
#11 ACADEMY WAY, DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ
• Creating lesson plans and teaching those plans to an entire class, individually, or in small groups; track students’ progress and present the information to parents; create tests; create and reinforce classroom rules; work with administration, in preparing students for Standardized Tests and manage students outside of the classroom. • Applicant should be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. • Must also have a loving, caring and cooperative attitude. Salary: $2,000 per month
SHANDA RESTAURANT KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
2 WAITRESSES
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 341-5121
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by work permit holders 16089
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
THE PINNACLE
TIKI BIKINI HUT
TREEKA WILLIAMS
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 243-1358
GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
Moving debris from site, cleaning floors, windows, loading and offloading of materials. Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 941-7366
Email: manager@ pinnacleongracebay.com
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16096
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and other work. • Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 342-0750
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16111
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BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 343-1650
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01
NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 10304/61 10404/26,27,177 10707/16,17,115
SECTION CENTRAL EAST SUBURBS SALT CAY
ISLAND GRAND TURK GRAND TURK GRAND TURK
Whereas, HUMPHREY CLARENCE OLIVER JONES AND GEORGE DELANO JONES of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the names of HUMPHREY CLARENCE OLIVER JONES and GEORGE DELANO JONES was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson- Stewart, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. Dated this 9th day of April 2019 Signed ....................................................................................................... Registrar of Lands Witnessed ..................................................................................................
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PARKER JAMES HUDSON
BABYSITTER
• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience is required. Salary: Based on Qualifications
CONTACT: 905-399-1108 EMAIL: CARMENT@LIVE.CA
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to email: Jeff@yyzops.com or call: 416890-8601 This position is a First Time work permit holder 16100
16070
Royal West Indies Resort
LABOURER
DUTIES: • Cleaning Outside the property with Sweeper • Pick up yard waste and collect leaves • Dispose of trash, clean windows doors frames • Must be able to move 40lbs boxes • Speak English and French Salary - $6.25 an hour 6 days’ work week
CALL 649-431-1689
Work Permit Renewal Interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor 16107 Department
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
AUTHENTIC BRAZILIAN SAMBA DANCERS
CONTACT: 649-241-4158
PELICAN BAY RESTAURANT & BAR
P&W TAILOR SHOP
PAPARAZZI/ BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE & LOUNGE/ NIGHT CLUB QUEEN ANGEL, TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ
#41-Leeward Palms, Palm Circle South Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
R&R ENTERPRISE LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a
ROOFER
(Standing Seam Metal) Building roofs, installing standing seam metal and other materials. Salary: Based on Qualifications
CONTACT: 243-1320 OR 243-7156
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16065
RCO LTD
2 TAILORS
NORVILUS VARIETY STORE KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
SALES CLERK
Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines. Salary: $6.50 per hour
• Sales and assisting with pricing of goods for shelving and selling • Applicant must be honest reliable and always willing to work. Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 342-8027
CONTACT: 347-1511
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16066
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16073
ROSE PIERREVIL
#353 GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
WHEELAND Is seeking to employ a
COOK
Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 649-946-5921 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16074
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour
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KITCHEN HELPER
Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $300.00 per week
CONTACT: 348-1654
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16053
S & B CONSTRUCTION
GRAND TURK - Is seeking to employ a
CARPENTER
• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials Salary: $500.00 per week
CONTACT: 343-3556
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
NORIS BAR AND RESTAURANT DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Erect scaffolding, lay out tools, pass tools to workers, cleanup work sites, clean and put away tools. Take down scaffolding at the end of the day. • Assist masons and carpenters. Salary: $6.50 per hour Applicants must be willing to work 5-6 days a week
CONTACT: 231-6432
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These position are currently held by work permit holders 16088
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IS INTERVIEWING FOR:
MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL
PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY LTD.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:
The Premier Security Company
Our growing and professional company is seeking the employment of individuals that are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the Security Industry. POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
SECURITY OFFICERS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication in the English language, • Ability to work shifts and long hours, • To perform patrol checks and security services to client’s properties, • Starting rate $7.00 per hour, • This position is currently held by a Work Permit holder • Position is based in Providenciales BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Applicants can submit their resume & identification to our office:
Resumes can be emailed to
#8 Southern Shores Building, Leeward Highway, Tel: 649 232 1007, email: admin@presidentialsecuritytc.com A copy should also be submitted to Labor and Immigration Board.
• Hotel Management Degree or Diploma from recognized University or College • Minimum 5 years Senior Hotel Management Experience • Experience overseeing both Front of the House and Back of the House operations with more emphasis on Back of the House operations. • Strong mechanical aptitude • Experience dealing with subtrades • Candidates must also be personable, customer service oriented, have strong English verbal and written communication skills and car for occasional business use dpapke@portsofcallresort.com
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Salary Commensurate with Qualification & Experience
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MANAGING DIRECTOR JOB GRADE: A84 ANNUAL SALARY: $88,500 – $140,500
The Managing Director develops and implements local business strategy for the Turks & Caicos Islands in alignment with the Bank’s strategies, the approved risk appetite and in compliance with all government and regulatory laws.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge; • Leads the local management team, and in collaboration with partners in International Banking, in bringing business plans and solutions to the customer that integrates and reflect the Country’s unique business and regulatory environments and including: - Implements appropriate market strategies to increase market share - improves productivity while optimizing sales and operational effectiveness; and - operationalizes appropriate governance to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements; • Leads the implementation of tactical strategies and initiatives by successfully communicating the appropriate vision and plans and bringing others to share it. - Assesses and manages the impact of key business initiatives/priorities on stakeholder groups (e.g. shareholder, customer, and employee); and - Influences and involves relevant parties across the Bank to gain their commitment for execution; • Directs the day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams; • Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct; • Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates the local team by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vision/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.
REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent knowledge of Banking products and services, including working knowledge of the systems, routines and operating procedures; • Excellent credit skills and sound judgement, as demonstrated through his/her previous track record and experience; • Excellent risk assessment and analytical skills; • Excellent accounting and financial analysis skills, good lleadership and supervisory skills; • Knowledge of completion and registration/renewal policies and procedures for security documents, and of procedures and standards for correspondence and credit returns; • Excellent coaching skills and knowledge of training resources made available by the Bank for use by self and subordinates; • Superior industry knowledge with areas of specialization where required; • Superior communication skills (oral and written); • Good understanding of commercial management systems; • Knowledge and understanding of the commercial and retail products used or of potential use to commercial customers and prospects; • Ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial banking relationship with clients; • Graduate Degree and/or work equivalency. Scotiabank offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth to the successful candidates.
Please submit applications no later than April 30th, 2019 to:
April 20-26, 2019
COMMERCIAL BANKING MANAGER Job Grade: A84 Annual Salary: $88,500 – $140,500
The Commercial Banking Manager manages the Bank’s Commercial Department to achieve profitable growth at acceptable risk in loans, deposits, and other commercial services. The incumbent also provides service to customers who meet the Bank’s Scotia Service and Complaint Resolution Standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Manages the Bank’s conventional credit portfolio at an acceptable level of risk while adhering to Bank’s policies and procedures; • Manages growth of the Bank’s Commercial business and contributes to the overall profitability; • Direct the effective management of customer relationships and provide high quality customer service; • Contribute to the Bank’s productivity and service; • Effectively supervise and develop subordinate staff to fill the needs of the Department and long term requirements of the Bank; • Execute the Department Compliance responsibilities as reflected in the Branch Services and Procedures Manual.
REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent knowledge of Commercial Banking Products and services, including working knowledge of the systems, routines and operating procedures; • Excellent credit skills and sound judgement, as demonstrated through his/her previous track record and experience; • Excellent risk assessment and analytical skills; • Excellent accounting and financial analysis skills; • Knowledge of completion and registration/renewal policies and procedures for security documents, and of procedures and standards for correspondence and credit returns; • Excellent coaching skills and knowledge of training resources made available by the Bank for use by self and subordinates; • Superior industry knowledge with areas of specialization where required; • Superior communication skills (oral and written); • Good understanding of commercial management systems; • Knowledge and understanding of the commercial and retail products used or of potential use to commercial customers and prospects; • Sales Management skills; • Ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial banking relationship with clients; • Leadership and supervisory skills; • Graduate Degree and/or work equivalency. Scotiabank offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth to the successful candidates.
Please submit applications no later than April 30th, 2019 to:
Pamela Taylor – Human Resource Officer pamela.taylor@scotiabank.com Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. P.O. Box 15, 88 Cherokee Road, Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Work Permit Board Zone 2 Jobregistration@gov.tc
Pamela Taylor – Human Resource Officer pamela.taylor@scotiabank.com Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. P.O. Box 15, 88 Cherokee Road, Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
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This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Work Permit Board Zone 2 Jobregistration@gov.tc
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CLOVERLEAF AGENCY Merilyn Evat Gardiner
DAVID DALEY LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
GARDENER Description: Planting a variety a stuff, cleaning yard, cutting trees Pay: 6.50 hr
CONTACT: 246-7382
interested belonger are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16151
• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, and other work. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 232-8375
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16147
J&J CORNER STORE
RIGBY BUILDERS
CASHIER
CARPENTER, MASON, CONSTRUCTION LABOURER/HELPER
Grand Turk, Middle Street Is seeking to employ a
Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 247-3577
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16144
DOLLAR RENT A CAR AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
VEHICLE PREP WORKER
Clean inside the car and shampoo the outside of the car. Salary: $300.00 per week
CONTACT: 2310501 OR 331-0501
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16145
Five Cays, Providenciales 241 -9541
Salary $6.25 -8.00 per hour. Clean sites, build walls, build scaffolds, install doors, help labourers/workers
Positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encourage to send resume to Labour Department 16143 F&J DECORATIVE BLOCKS & BALUSTERS Horse Shoe Lane, Leeward highway Is seeking to employ a
MASON Salary: $10.00 per hour
CONTACT: 342-4656
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16149
JOB VACANCIES Operations Manager / Human Resources Manager Duties: The Operations and Human Resource Manager is responsible for overseeing the Administration, and Customers Service Operation of the business with a particular focus on operational efficiency and cost management for four (4) branches and two (2) subagents. Specific areas of direct responsibility are oversight of daily operations, oversight of quality of service to customers, and management of human resources. The job also involves ensuring that operational standards and policy compliance goals are met and that controls are in place to reduce the risk to the assets of the business.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience at a senior level in the branch operations of a banking, money services, credit union, or finance related business. • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or the equivalent. Bachelor’s degree may be accepted based on Financial Sector work experience • Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the Financial Sector in Turks & Caicos Islands. • Successful track record of setting, then meeting or exceeding, individual and team objectives. • Knowledge of current operational procedures, practices and techniques relating to deposits, and investments in financial institutions. • Training, experience and certification in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism policies, procedures and practices • Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a complex product, service and procedures environment • Demonstrated trustworthiness in managing client and company funds. • Advanced level of proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office SALARY $42,000 - $48,000 per annum, plus other benefits - based on qualification & experience)
Cashier (Bilingual) Duties: Cross-sell company products and services; assist Sales Team in promoting products and services in Tagalog; Interpret and translate Tagalog for efficient service delivery; record transactions for money transfer; prepare / maintain multiple end of day reports.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
SIXT RENT A CAR
Blue Heron, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a
CAR WASHER
• To wash, scrub and polish the interiors and exteriors of car suv’s and buses to protect their appearance. Car wash attendants vacuum, clean and maintain vehicles. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 941-3966
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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ANDREA F. STRINGOS THOMPSON COVE Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• General yard work, taking care of the dogs. • Applicant must be honest, reliable and always willing to work. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 649-247-2748
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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Minimum of 3 years financial institution experience; minimum Associate of Science degree or Diploma from a recognized institution; Training, experience and certification in Anti-Money Laundering – evidence required; Demonstrates ability to organize and manage a complex products, systems, service and procedures environment; Fluent in English and Tagalog. SALARY $6.25 -$13.00 per hour (based on qualification & experience). This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
Cleaner Duties: Cleaning, stocking and supplying designated facility areas such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc; performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities; carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects; make adjustments and minor repairs; stock and maintain supply rooms.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 5 years janitorial working experience preferable in a financial institution; Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery; Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies; Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets; Clean Police Record; High School Diploma. SALARY $6.25 per hour. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
Information Technology (IT) Specialist The IT Systems Specialist primarily provides assistance to the Sales, System and Business Development department, ensuring that Systems, Processing and Marketing programs are being implemented in accordance with laid down procedures. He is also responsible of configuring and troubleshooting server, desktop, network and computer systems that support the enterprise's goals.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior IT level in Banking, a Money Services Business, or Finance Related sector • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology • Proven working experience as in IT management or relevant experience • Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/ software systems. Demonstrated ability to analyze and report on a complex product, service and procedures environment • Expertise in data centre management and data governance • Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation • Training, experience and certification in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism policies, procedures and practices • Successful track record of setting, then meeting or exceeding, individual and team objectives. • Must be detail orientated with excellent customer interaction skills • Must be computer literate, with extensive understanding in technology • Demonstrated trustworthiness in managing client and company funds and confidential information SALARY $21,600.00 - $30,000 per annum, plus other benefits - based on qualification & experience)
For all posts: Must be available to work rotated shift everyday including weekends and public holidays, between 7:00 am & 7:00 pm at all branches in TCI Please email application letter and resume to:
The Chief Executive Officer, National Company Services, 6 Parade Avenue, Butterfield Square, Providenciales - tcihrstaff@gmail.com. The application Deadline is April 23, 2019. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview
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MAVIS SIMMS
SALES CLERK
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 241-7851
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 16133
CAT CONSTRUCTION
WALL EYE CORP LTD
HELPER
LABOURER
DISHWASHERS
Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. Salary: $6.25 per hour
Duties: Greet customers Receive payments by cash, Credit cards and cheques, Issue receipts and change Due to customers. Check And balance cash at the end of the day. SALARY: $8.00 per hour.
Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, Laundry and Looking after an invalid Person must be willing to Work 6 days a week. Salary: $7.00 per hour.
BAR LAKAY
Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 243-6184
CONTACT: 244-7337
Belongers are encouraged To send copy of their resume To The Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a Work permit holder. 16136
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16102
TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES DESERINE LEWIS KEMP
$6.50 per hour, Blue Hills, Providenciales, 2432650 Position is vacant
(House chores; cleaning, ironing, cooking, washing) $6.50 per hour, Long Bay, Providenciales, 241-7878 Position held by work permit holder
E.L. CONSTRUCTION CO.
DOMESTIC WORKER
MASON
(building roofs, houses and other masonry jobs) $8.00 per hour, 6 days a week, Providenciales, 231-6153 Vacant Position
M&W MEP SERVICES
LABOURER
COLIN C. CLARKE
(Mixing concrete, clean construction site, help lifting tools)
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LABOURER
(trim trees and flowers, Mow the lawn, water plants)
$6.50 per hour, 6 days a week, Providenciales Tel:348-9045 Position held by work permit holder DANIELLE A. L. MONPREMIER BRISCO
DOMESTIC WORKER
(takes care of 2 kids and house chores) $6.50 per hour, Blue Hills, Providenciales 5days a week, 2462248 Position currently held by a work permit holder
Belongers are encouraged to apply only.
Send all resumes to tciprobusiness@gmail.com and the employment Services.
LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DUTIES: TO CLEAN UP AROUND JOB SITE. SALARY: $9.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 331-4501
GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
To wash all plates, pots and other kitchen utensils. SALARY: $1600 PER MONTH
CONTACT: 946-5880
THIS POSITION IS FOR A NEW APPLICANT HOWEVER BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT
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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently a first time work permit holder interested Belongers are asked to submit their resume to the Labor Department
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WALL EYE CORP LTD GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
COOK
Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. SALARY: $1600 PER MONTH
CONTACT: 946-5880 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently a first time work permit holder
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LAND FOR SALE 1.3 ACRE LAND ON OCEAN DRIVE, TURTLE TAIL WITH ELEVATION CALL 1-649-231-3788 FOR MORE INFO.
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HUMPHREY PROSPERE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
ISLAND BEE
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
K & S BAKERY OF GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY
LABOURER A BAKER GOVERNMENT VACANCY
Duties: To clean and Maintain job sites of a Construction company And Assist where needed On site. SALARY: $7.00 per hour.
Duties: To clean and Maintain vehicles at a Car wash and Assist where Needed on site. SALARY: $7.00 per hour.
DUTIES:- BAKING BREADS, CAKES AND OTHER SWEETS. SALARY:- $9.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 241-0990
CONTACT: 346-6278
CONTACT:243-4141
Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board.. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 16131
Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.
Belongers are encouraged to Submit a copy of their resume To the Labour Department. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.
A.M SERVICES
F&R CONSTRUCTION
PIERRE JULMISTE
DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house worker. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 244-1905
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16128
16132
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
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Telephone: 649-341-4541 Kew Town
2 CARPENTERS Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials Salary: $10.00 per hour
CONTACT: 242-2548
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16141
NANNY
Cares for my children, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean bedroom, bathroom, wash & iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Position is held by work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference. 16140
JOB REFERENCE: KHB9-01
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Premier and District Administration LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This senior administrative support position will provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organizational and logistical service to member of senior executive and/ or Minister.
JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB9-02
AIDE DE CAMP
DEPARTMENT: Office of The Premier and District Administration LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The job holder is primarily responsible for assisting with the provision of transportation services and to the Honourable Premier and the First Family and the Acting Premier in performing their official duties. The position requires the incumbent to be a mature, responsible and accountable individual who will be expected to maintain high service standards and be very punctual. The incumbent must be able to pay keen attention to detail and be able to work flexible hours. The candidate must also be physically fit in order to carry out the assigned duties and responsibilities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25th April, 2019 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Science & Technology
Pig brains partially revived four hours after death US scientists have partially revived pig brains four hours after the animals were slaughtered. The findings could fuel debate about the barrier between life and death, and provide a new way of researching diseases like Alzheimer’s. The study showed the death of brain cells could be halted and that some connections in the brain were restored. However, there were no signals from the brain that would indicate awareness or consciousness. The surprise findings challenge the idea that the brain goes into irreversible decline within minutes of the blood supply being cut off. Thirty-two pig brains were collected from an abattoir. Four hours later the organs were connected to a system made by the team at Yale University. It rhythmically pumped (to mimic the pulse) a specially designed liquid round the brain, which contained a synthetic blood to carry oxygen and drugs to slow or reverse the death of brain cells. The pig brains were given the restorative cocktail for six hours. The study, published in the journal Nature, showed a reduction in brain cell death, the restoration of blood vessels and some brain activity. The researchers found working synapses - the connections between brain cells that allow them to communicate. The brains also showed a normal response to medication and used up the same amount of oxygen as a
The surprise findings challenge the idea that the brain goes into irreversible decline within minutes of the blood supply being cut off.
normal brain. This was all 10 hours after the pigs were decapitated. Crucially there was no sign of the brain-wide electrical activity in an electroencephalogram (EEG brain scan) that would signal awareness or perception. Fundamentally they were still dead brains. The research transforms ideas about how the brain dies, which many thought happened quickly and irreversibly without a supply of oxygen. Prof Nenad Sestan, a professor of neuroscience at Yale University, said: “Cell death in the brain occurs across a longer time window that we previously thought. “What we are showing is the process of cell death is a gradual, stepwise process.
New CRISPR tech could cure herpes GENE hacking techniques that were recently used in human cells for the first time could someday let doctors shred up and destroy viruses like herpes or hepatitis B inside human cells, scientists say. The new technique is called CRISPR-Cas3 — usually, when you hear about CRISPR tech, it’s the Cas9 variety — and Cornell researchers believe it could be used to cure viral diseases, according to a universitypublished press release. The scientists used Cas3 to identify and shred long stretches of human DNA, according to research published in the journal Molecular Cell last week. The new gene-hacking tool makes more and broader cuts in genetic
material than CRISPR-Cas9, meaning it could let scientists quickly learn what specific, long stretches of genetic information do and how they interact with certain diseases. It also means that the genehacking tool could attack and shred viral DNA. “My lab spent the past ten years figuring out how CRISPRCas3 works. I am thrilled that my colleagues and I finally demonstrated its genome editing activity in human cells,” said Cornell molecular biologist Ailong Ke. “Our tools can be made to target these viruses very specifically and then erase them very efficiently. In theory, it could provide a cure for these viral diseases.” (Futurism.com)
“And that some of those processes can be either postponed, preserved or even reversed.” The pig brains came from the pork industry; the animals were not raised in a lab for this experiment. But the Yale scientists were so concerned the pigs might become conscious that they gave drugs to the disembodied brains to reduce any brain activity. And the team were constantly monitoring the brains to see if there was any sign of higher brain functions. In that case they would have
used anaesthetic and ended the experiment. Ethicists, writing in Nature, say new guidelines are needed for this field because animals used for research could end up in a “grey area - not alive, but not completely dead”. The immediate benefit of this work will be for scientists studying the brain in diseases like Alzheimer’s. The organ is the most complex structure in the known universe, but techniques such as freezing slices of the brain or growing colonies of brain cells in a dish do not let researchers explore the full 3D wiring of the brain. In the long term, scientists hope to find better ways of protecting the brain after traumas such as a stroke or being starved of oxygen at birth. Dr Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, from the Brain Initiative at the US National Institute of Mental Health, said: “This line of research could lead to a whole new way of studying the post-mortem brain. “It also could stimulate research to develop interventions that promote brain recovery after loss of brain blood flow.” However, the researchers say it is still far too early for the field to make a difference to patients after injury. Prof Sestan said: “We don’t yet have knowledge whether we would
be able to restore normal brain function.” At the moment no, but some ethicists say we should have the debate now as people who are “brain dead” are a major source of organs for transplant. Prof Dominic Wilkinson, a professor of medical ethics and a consultant neonatologist in Oxford, said: “Once someone has been diagnosed as ‘brain dead’ there is currently no way for that person to ever recover. “The human person that they were has gone forever. “If, in the future, it were possible to restore the function of the brain after death, to bring back someone’s mind and personality, that would, of course, have important implications for our definitions of death.” But that is not currently the case. Prof Tara Spires-Jones, deputy director of the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, said: “This study is a long way from preserving human brain function after death as portrayed in the cartoon Futurama where heads were kept alive in a jar. “It is instead a temporary preservation of some of the more basic cell functions in the pig brain, not the preservation of thought and personality.”
HIV used to cure ‘bubble boy’ disease US scientists say they used HIV to make a gene therapy that cured eight infants of severe combined immunodeficiency, or “bubble boy” disease. Results of the research, developed at a Tennessee hospital, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The babies, born with little to no immune protection, now have fully functional immune systems. Untreated babies with this disorder have to live in completely sterile conditions and tend to die as infants. The gene therapy involved collecting the babies’ bone marrow and correcting the genetic defect in their DNA soon after their birth. The “correct” gene - used to fix the defect - was inserted into an altered version of one of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Researchers said most of the babies were discharged from the hospital within one month. Dr Ewelina Mamcarz of St Jude, an author of the study, in a statement for the hospital: “These patients are toddlers now, who are responding to vaccinations and have immune systems to make all immune cells they need for protection from infections as they explore the world and live normal lives.”
Untreated babies with the “bubble boy” disease have to live in completely sterile conditions and tend to die as infants.
“This is a first for patients with SCID-X1,” she added, referring to the most common type of SCID. The patients were treated at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis and at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco. The case of David Vetter is perhaps the most famous case of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a disease that made it impossible for him to engage with the world outside of a plastic chamber.
Nicknamed “Bubble Boy”, Vetter was born in 1971 with the disease and died at the age of 12 after a failed bone marrow transplant. Within 20 seconds of his birth at the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, he was placed in a plastic isolation chamber, where he lived until the age of six when he was given a special plastic suit designed by Nasa, the US space agency. His parents had already lost one child to the disease before he was born.
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Jordan calls Tiger Woods’ Masters victory ‘greatest comeback I’ve ever seen’ IF a herd of sports GOATS ever took to the field, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods would certainly be leading the pack. The two dominated their respective sports and faced similar trajectories. Jordan went through a comeback story of his own, first from a stint in minor league baseball then a three-year retirement. Woods put the final ganache on his yearslong comeback story Sunday at the Masters when he won his 15th major and first in 11 years. David Aldridge of The Athletic asked Jordan what he thought of Woods’ monumental day at Augusta National and the mental fortitude it took. “To me, it was the greatest comeback I’ve ever seen,” Jordan said. Jordan: Woods played mentally tough Jordan said Woods succeeded because he played to his strength in being mentally tougher than the field, which had more physical gifts than the legendary golfer possesses at 43 years old. “You have so many things you can draw upon, and the other guys don’t have the same. They don’t have the experience. You think about [Francesco] Molinari hitting it in the water on 12, [Tony] Finau hitting in the water, Brooks [Koepka] hitting in the water on 12. Mentally, [Woods] had to sustain it. From then on it was him trying to figure it out.”
Tiger Woods won his 15th major title last weekend—his first in 11 years.
Molinari’s shot into the water on No. 12, as rain began to fall and he slipped into a tie atop the leaderboard, gave Woods the slim opening he needed. He played it safe — “all your fundamentals are in play,” Jordan said — and battled it out over the final holes. “It’s absolutely tough mentally. And then you think about the
physical. I’m elated,” Jordan said. Jordan said he never thought Woods would come back due to the injuries he has suffered, mainly severe back problems. They left Woods with difficulty cooking and playing with his children. Swinging a golf club left him in excruciating pain. “You can’t answer to what your
body has to deal with,” Jordan told The Athletic. Woods reportedly asked Jordan how one knows it’s time to walk away, per an April 2016 feature by ESPN’s Wright Thompson on the star golfer, but the basketball star
couldn’t bring himself to tell him what he really thought. “The thing is,” Jordan told ESPN, “I love him so much that I can’t tell him, ‘You’re not gonna be great again.’” Jordan said he thought Woods still dwelled on his past mistakes and was caught up in the grief of losing his father, something Jordan also experienced. Woods, he said, was trying to do what his father liked or wanted to “soothe his father’s interests.” The Masters victory shook the sports world. The photo of Woods enveloping his son in a bear hug on the 18th green, just as he and his father did for his first Masters win in 1997, resonated throughout every corner of the globe. Woods is ranked sixth in the PGA Tour standings and fans have their sights set on Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major championships. Woods was tight-lipped on his schedule, but typically takes a few weeks off after the Masters. Based on his history, Golf Week projects he’ll return for the Wells Fargo Championship beginning May 2 then the PGA Championship two weeks later. Whenever his next tournament comes, Jordan has an idea of what the world is about to see: more wins now that Woods is “over the hump.”
Russell Wilson: Seattle Seahawks quarterback signs NFL’s most lucrative deal SEATTLE Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson says he wants to play until 2031 after signing the most lucrative deal in NFL history. Wilson, 30, signed a four-year, $140m (£107m) contract extension with a $65m (£50m) signing bonus. The deal means Wilson, who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2014, is under contract in Seattle until the end of the 2023 season. “I want to be a Seahawk for life,” he said. “My goal is to play for 20 years, so I would be 43 around then.” Wilson’s contract, worth $35m (£26.8m) a year, surpasses Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ $33.5m (£25.7m) deal. Wilson has led Seattle to the play-offs in six of his seven seasons with the team. They beat the Denver Broncos in the 2014 Super Bowl before defeat by the New England Patriots in 2015. He gave the team a deadline of Monday to offer him a deal, but said he never wanted to play for another side. “For me, for my family, we love Seattle, and it’s the place I want to be,” he said.
Best led Ireland to a Grand Slam in 2018.
Rory Best: Ireland captain to retire after World Cup Wilson, 30, signed a four-year, $140m (£107m) contract extension with a $65m (£50m) signing bonus.
“I’ve always wanted to be here. When I first got drafted in 2012, I wanted to be here forever - this helps solidify that. “I’ve got many more years to go and a lot more winning to do - we’ve got more Super Bowls to win. I’m excited about that.” Wilson has passed for 25,624 yards, 196 touchdowns and only 63 interceptions in 112 NFL games, never missing a start.
He was selected with the 75th overall pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft, the sixth quarterback taken that year. “I was going to make the 31 other teams regret it - that was my mentality, and still is today,” he said. “There’s no better place than here, and obviously a great city with amazing fans - the best fans in the world - so it’s a special thing.” (BBC)
IRELAND and Ulster captain Rory Best will retire after this year’s World Cup in Japan. The hooker, 36, made his international debut in 2005 and his tally of 117 caps is the third highest for Ireland. “It is with mixed feelings that I announce my retirement from Ulster Rugby as of the end of this season,” said Best. “This feels like the right time for me to go out on my terms, a luxury for which I feel very privileged.” The World Cup runs from 20 September until 2 November. Since succeeding Paul O’Connell
as captain in 2013, Best led Ireland to three Six Nations titles, including the Grand Slam in 2018. A win over New Zealand last November capped a remarkable year for Irish rugby, although Joe Schmidt’s side suffered a disappointing 2019 Six Nations and fell to heavy defeats by England and Wales. Best has featured in three World Cups and twice been selected for the British and Irish Lions, although he did not play a Test. Ireland, who have never reached the semi-finals of a World Cup, begin their Pool A campaign against Scotland on 22 September.
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Salah: ‘We need to change the way we treat women in our culture’
Khadem was trained by Mahyar Monshipour, a French-Iranian former world boxing champion.
Iranian female boxer halts return trip home over arrest fears AN IRANIAN who became the first woman from her country to contest an official boxing match says she has cancelled her return home from France after hearing a warrant had been issued for her arrest. Sadaf Khadem beat the French boxer Anne Chauvin in an amateur bout on Saturday. She had planned to fly to Tehran with her French-Iranian trainer this week. Khadem was quoted by a sports newspaper as saying she believed she was accused of violating Iran’s compulsory dress code by boxing in a vest and shorts. Iranian officials have not commented, but the head of Iran’s boxing federation denied that Khadem would be arrested if she came home. “Ms Khadem is not a member of [Iran’s] organised athletes for boxing, and from the boxing federation’s perspective all her activities are personal,” Hossein Soori was quoted as saying by an Iranian news agency. Khadem fought in a green vest and red shorts with a white waistband
- the colours of Iran’s national flag - in Saturday’s bout in the western French town of Royan. The 24-year-old had to fight abroad as, despite having the blessing of Iranian sporting authorities, it proved too complicated to fulfil their requirement that the bout be refereed and judged by women. Khadem had been expecting a hero’s welcome when she returned to Iran. But while she travelled to Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport with her trainer Mahyar Monshipour - an Iranian-born former World Boxing Association champion who also serves as an adviser to the French sports minister - she said they were told that warrants had been issued for their arrest. “I was fighting in a legally approved match, in France. But as I was wearing shorts and a T-shirt, which is completely normal in the eyes of the entire world, I confounded the rules of my country,” she told the L’Equipe newspaper. “I wasn’t wearing a hijab, I was coached by a man - some people take a dim view of this.”
HE is Liverpool’s star man on the pitch, but Mohamed Salah’s most important work could come in his campaigning for better treatment of women in the Muslim world. Egyptian Salah is one of the world’s top athletes and is well aware of his capacity to bring about change. The 26-year-old is one of TIME 100’s six cover stars on the magazine’s annual list of the world’s most influential figures -- testament to his impact since returning to the Premier League in 2017. In an interview with TIME, he stressed the importance of gender equality, while reflecting on his iconic profile in his homeland. “I think we need to change the way we treat women in our culture,” Salah said. “It’s not optional. “I support the woman more than I did before, because I feel like she deserves more than what they give her now, at the moment.” Salah, who is one of six athletes to feature in the 2019 list, also discussed his role as a trailblazer and role model in Egyptian society. “To be the first Egyptian in [this] situation and no one has done this before ... it’s something different,” he explained. The other athletes on the list are golfer Tiger Woods, the NBA’s LeBron James, US soccer’s Alex Morgan, tennis player Naomi Osaka, and middle distance runner Caster Semenya. Pro gamer “Ninja” (Richard Tyler Blevins) also features alongside global figures such as Donald Trump and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg This is the first time Salah has featured on the list, but Woods, who won the Masters Sunday in one of
Egyptian Salah is one of the world’s top athletes and is well aware of his capacity to bring about change.
sport’s greatest comeback stories, has featured three times and LA Lakers’ James four. Two-time grand slam champion Osaka, soccer striker Morgan -- who is expected to star in this year’s Women’s World Cup -- and double Olympic champion Semenya are among a record 48 women on the list. Salah’s global popularity surged last year when he enjoyed a breakthrough season with Liverpool, scoring 44 goals in the 2017-18 campaign and helping the English Premier League side reach the Champions League final. While goals haven’t flowed as freely for the Egyptian this campaign, the forward is still this season’s jointleading scorer in the EPL and his wonder strike last weekend helped Liverpool defeat Chelsea, continuing
the Reds’ pursuit of a first Premier League title. “Mo Salah is a better human being than he is a football player. And he’s one of the best football players in the world,” writes comedian and Liverpool fan John Oliver in his TIME dedication to the player. “You’d be hard-pressed to find a professional athlete in any sport less affected by their success or status than Mo, which is incredible because I can’t imagine the kind of pressure that comes with the intensity of adoration he receives. “Mo is an iconic figure for Egyptians, Scousers [natives of Liverpool] and Muslims the world over, and yet he always comes across as a humble, thoughtful, funny man who isn’t taking any of this too seriously. (CNN)
World Cup: Sri Lanka name Dimuth Karunaratne as captain after four years out SRI Lanka have left out five established players from their World Cup squad and appointed Dimuth Karunaratne as captain despite his not playing a one-day international for four years. Openers Danushka Gunathilaka and Upul Tharanga, batsman Dinesh Chandimal, wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella and off-spinner Akila Dananjaya miss out. Batsman Karunaratne, the current Test captain, replaced Lasith Malinga as ODI skipper on Wednesday. Fast bowler Malinga and former captain Angelo Mathews, who was sacked as limited-overs captain before England’s tour in September, have been included in the 15-man squad. Chandimal took over from Mathews but was dropped for the
Dimuth Karunaratne, who averages 15.83, played the most recent of his 17 one-day internationals at the 2015 World Cup.
5-0 series defeat in South Africa in March.
Karunaratne, 30, led Sri Lanka to a Test series victory over
South Africa in February but was subsequently fined $7,500 (£5,766) after being charged with drink-driving following a crash in Colombo in March. The World Cup in England and Wales begins on 30 May, with 1996 winners Sri Lanka starting their campaign against New Zealand in Cardiff on 1 June. Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne, spin-bowling all-rounders Milinda Siriwardana and Jeevan Mendis and leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay have been recalled. Thirimanne, Siriwardana and Vandersay have not played an ODI since 2017, while Mendis has not played since 2015. Dickwella has been dropped after making three single-figure scores against South Africa, with Kusal
Mendis or Kusal Perera now set to take the gloves. Batsmen Oshada Fernando, Angelo Perera, Priyamal Perera, all-rounder Kamindu Mendis, left-arm wrist spinner Lakshan Sandakan, left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando and fast bowler Kasun Rajitha have also been dropped after the South Africa series defeat. Sri Lanka World Cup squad: Dimuth Karunaratne (capt), Avishka Fernando, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Jeevan Mendis, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera (wk), Thisara Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Dhananjaya de Silva, Milinda Siriwardana, Lahiru Thirimanne, Isuru Udana, Jeffrey Vandersay. (BBC)
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Last play of the game hands TCI exciting win over DR A LAST minute play by Franco Mompremier, which saw him dragging several tacklers within the 10 metre line on his way to his first try of the game, handed TCI an exciting win against the Dominican Republic when the two teams battled at the Meridian Field last Saturday. Mompremier’s try carried TCI ahead at 22-20 and a Gareth Butler made good on the conversion which sealed the win at 24-20. HIGH RANKING The hard-fought victory marks the TCIRFU’s fifth straight win in international competition, which has propelled the side to number 19 out of 39 countries in the North, South, Central and Caribbean rankings. The DR side was no walkover and they had looked imposing during warm ups as they competed with players who hailed not only from the DR but who came from NY, Washington, Chicago, Atlanta and Florida. Both sides had explored their opposing numbers for the first quarter, with some big hits and exciting runs exhilarated the crowd. After the TCI side stopped a DR player, just short of the try line, the ball was marched back up field to inside the DR 10-meter line. Young Karo Outten, playing at scrum half, received a perfect pass from Kadis Simmons who had plucked the ball from the back of a TCI scrum and dove over the line in the 18th minute to give TCI a 5 -0 lead. Gareth Butler slotted the conversion to raise the lead to 7-0. The DR side recovered the ball shortly after the kick off and fed the ball wide to speedy #11 Arias who dotted the ball down in the corner, at the 23 minutes, to bring the DR within 2 points with the score TCI 7- DR 5. Conversion was missed by the DR Fullback Taverez. Play continued with both sides launching attacks and counterattacks. However, in the 32nd minute, the DR team fed the ball to Grande #3 Pichardo playing prop and the big man barged aside the TCI defense to give the DR side a 10-7 lead. The conversion was again missed by Tavarez leaving the score 10-7 at halftime. The second half was rugby at its finest. A motivated TCI home team down by three, smashed the ball up field with Terrico Missick and Anderson Alexander dragging DR tacklers whenever the powerful players had ball in hand. TCI dominated possession and territory the first 12 minutes and then the DR recovered a knocked forward ball, recycled it quickly and fed the ball to the outside where #7 Carpio scored
TCI Flamingos have won their fifth straight international clash.
for the DR to raise their lead to 157. Conversion missed left. The TCI gained possession and once again pressured the DR side in their own end. Relentless pounding runs and good rucking had the DR penalised for multiple infringements. Finally, in the 65 minute, TCI’s Kadis Simmons broke free of one tackle and scored in the far corner to bring the TCI with 3 points again. TCI 12- DR15. The experienced DR side did not waiver however and at the 69 minute their scrumhalf broke free and scored to make the score 20-12 for his side. The TCI team rallied and after the forwards had tired and tied up most of the DR pack the ball was swung wide through several TCI players where Wes Chery was happy to receive the final pass and show a set of very fast heels to the pursuing DR winger. After scampering down the sidelines Chery scored just before being tackled into touch. The score was now DR 20 and TCI 17 with seven minutes left in the match. TCI made several tactical subs and Augustin Modeste paid immediate dividends fielding the kick and racing straight up field before being brought to ground in the DR half. The TCI squad launched attacking ball after attacking ball against a stalwart but getting ground backward DR defense. At the 79th minute it looked like the clock would favor the DR, a late penalty was conceded and despite the impassioned plea of TCI #7 young CJ spread the ball wide to #12 Mompremier, who finished the excellent win. VERY PROUD TCIRFU President Keith Burant was ecstatic after the victory. “I am very proud of the team today. They
were well coached by Simon Taylor and did not quit. Our squad is 90% young TCI Islanders, most of whom have come up through the TCIRFU youth programme and as they get more experience, they are able to overcome adversity when playing in big matches and things do not always go according to plan. Today when the DR went up by 8 points and there was only 15 minutes left, it would have been easy to think of losing. This squad dug deep, played with conviction for each other and the crowd that came out to support them.” Burant said that rugby continues to prove it is a dominant sport in the islands. “It is unfortunate that TCIRFU gets no support from the CGA and little support from the TCIG. We are the most successful sports programme in the TCI by a wide margin, when you look at our accomplishments on the International Field of play. TCIRFU has trained 25 teachers and volunteers in Level 1 coaching in the past year. Rugby is in the school curriculum and Rugby is a core sport in the TCI. Time for TCIG to start supporting rugby and all sports better. Imagine what the talented youth of the TCI could accomplish if CGA and TCIG provided meaningful support. There needs to be a transparent and equitable way to distribute funding to all sporting bodies. Instead of spending money foolishly on wasteful government trips that accomplish nothing, lights, facilities, assistance to all youth sport programs should be emphasised. Today and for the last four years the TCIRFU has shown that the TCI can punch way above our weight on the International stage. Time for TCIG
to recognise that youth programmes produce winners and that hard work, discipline and persistence builds winning teams. Team TCI plays the BVI in BVI in 3 weeks’ time. We hope to win our 6th international
game in a row and win the Rugby Americas North, Northern Cup competition for the second year in a row. The game will be broadcast live so tune in and cheer on the TCI National Rugby team.”
Raymond Burey scored a hat-trick.
Burey fires hat-trick to lead Jaguars to huge win over Eagles Raymond Burey scored a hattrick to lead the Academy Jaguars to a dominant performance over the Academy Eagles in the Provo Premier League which continued on Saturday at the Academy ground. Match 16 was a one sided affair as the Jaguars took control
early. Burey, who scored his goals in the second period, finish with three, while Patrick Alouidor added a brace, and Junior Paul and Jeff Davilmar one each. TCI international footballer Jefftho Joachin pulled one back for the Eagles.
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National record, World Championships qualifications and win for Haye-Smith AFTER a short, but dominant indoor season, Yanique Haye-Smith has turned her attention to the outdoor season and it has produced staggering results—in two weeks, she has broken two national records, finished on the podium twice and powered herself to an IAAF topthree world ranking. Her excellent performance has also earned her a qualification spot in the 400M hurdles at the World Championships, which is billed for Doha, Qatar late September, early October. In her latest race, the Grenada Invitational and World Championships Qualifiers, the 29-year-old, stormed to a time of 55.65s, which earned her a first place finish. The finish is another national mark for the former Jamaican athlete. Despite her dominance, the top female sprinter said that
records are never on her mind when she runs. “When I’m running, I don’t not think about TCI national record! My only goal is to run personal best and top times in the world.” Her latest run was the third fastest time by any female 400M hurdler this year. Her 55.65s is just behind Tia-Adana Belle (54.18s) and Lauren Wells (54.87) from Australia. Prior to the win, Haye-Smith had finished third in 400M at the Sun Angels Classics the week earlier after running a time of 53.1s. That time was faster than Akia Guerrier’s 2015 CARIFTA Games performance of 57.85s. Incidentally, Guerrier was also exceptional after running 55.6s for a sixth place finish at the said meet. To date, Haye-Smith is now the holder of four records: the 400M and 400Mh outdoors and the 200M and 400M indoors.
Yanique Haybe-Smith had an amazing start to her outdoor season.
This will be Wikenson Fenelon farewell relays for Jamaica College.
Fenelon to represent Jamaica College at Penn Relay
Swimmers off to CARIFTA Aquatic Championships The eight swimmers, who are representing the TCI at the CARIFTA Aquatic Championships, are set to compete from Friday to next Tuesday at the Barbados Aquatic Centre in Windey. The national swimmers: Sophie Taylor (11), Tajhari Williams (11), Rohan Shearer (12), Selin Kilic (12), Angelina Linderhahn (12), Thais Burgess (13) and former CARIFTA competitors Luke Haywood (15) and Lillian Taylor (13) and their coaching team left TCI on Tuesday.
FRESH off his dominant performance in the decathlon event at the 109th ISSA/ GraceKennedy Boys’ and Championships, which was held a few weeks ago at the National Stadium in Jamaica, national athlete Wikenson Fenelon is set for another big competition. This time Fenelon will represent his high school, Jamaica College, at Penn Relays, which is scheduled for April 25 to the 27 at the University of
Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field. The meet will be an emotional one for the 19-year-old, since this will be the last time he will represent his Jamaican high school. CHHS is also sending a relay team to Penns. The team includes Zoe Butler, Alexia Prince, Dred Mondestin, Alecia Castan and Alkana Parker. At Champs this year, Fenelon won the decathlon (ten events) with 6678 points.
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