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PREM ACCUSES GOV OF MEDDLING

Important truths were left out during Governor John Freeman’s statements to the press about the TCI’s finances, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has stated.

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SAFETY STARTS YOUNG: Police officers Andrea Johnson, Giovanni Higgs and Addison Gardiner on North Caicos visited the Adelaide Oemler Primary School kindergarten section on Thursday to teach the little ones about road safety. The officers spoke about road safety, the importance of wearing seatbelts and community roles of police officers.

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PROVO CABBIES PAGE 8 PROTEST ‘UNFAIR’ PRIVATE CONTRACTS

MARIO RIGBY, EXPLORER Part 1: Mario Rigby speaks Africa and inspiration

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‘Not for sale’

Trafficked women ‘isolated and sexually exploited’

BY OLIVIA ROSE HUMAN trafficking is an issue of great concern in the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to the TCI Human Rights Commission.

The watchdog group issued a statement on Monday (April 16) in the wake of an immigration task force sweep which saw the detention and repatriation of 36 women from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Columbia.

The commission said human trafficking is modern day slavery and is common in the TCI with enablers throughout the territory.

It added that women are usually provided with visas or work permits and are brought to the Islands under the pretext of legitimate working opportunities such as bar maids, nannies, waitresses and dancers.

They then often find themselves, unwillingly in most cases, plying sexual favours, engaging in prostitution or being victims of other forms of forced labour.

“Recently a multi-agency task force has conducted raids across Providenciales and the allegations of many women who have been

kept isolated and sexually exploited throughout the island have been rescued,” the statement read.

“Sexual trafficking can also occur with debt bondage as women and girls are forced into prostitution to pay off an illegal debt incurred through their transportation from one country to another.”

According to the human rights body many women are told upon entering the host country, that this debt must be paid before they are freed and in most cases their identity documents are held by the traffickers.

“Sexual trafficking is more than a crime or migration issue, it is a fundamental human rights issue, and, in many respects, it is a manifestation of persistent gender inequality and a symptom of the subordinate status of women globally.

“Around the world most trafficked people are women and children, data provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime suggested that globally 70 percent of trafficked people were female (49 percent women and 21 percent girls).

Shockingly the same report identified that many of the traffickers were women and in some parts of the world women trafficking women was

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held to be the norm.

The commission has urged the relevant authorities to carry out comprehensive investigations into these allegations and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

HARROWING EFFECT When women and girl children are coerced, forced, or deceived into prostitution, that person is considered a victim of trafficking.

The commission emphasised that trafficking has a harrowing effect on the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing victims ensnared in its web.

“Sex trafficking also promotes societal breakdown by removing women and girls from their families and communities.

“Trafficking fuels organised crime groups that usually participate in many other illegal activities, including drug and weapons trafficking and money laundering.”

Trafficking also adversely impacts local and national labour markets, due to the loss of human resources and burdens public health systems and erodes government authority, the statement said.

It is an established fact that human traffickers prey on people who are poor, isolated and weak as such a plethora of issues such as disempowerment, social exclusion and economic vulnerability marginalise people and make them particularly vulnerable to being trafficked.

Additionally, other contributing factors such as natural disasters,

political turmoil and conflict wane already tenuous social protection measures.

“Individuals are vulnerable to being trafficked not only because of conditions in their countries but also by the allure of opportunity, the relentless demand for inexpensive goods and services and the expectation of reliable income drive people into potentially dangerous situations where they are at risk of being exploited,” the commission stated.

COMBATTING TRAFFICKING The Turks and Caicos Islands has been repeatedly accused of being a destination where men, women and children are subjected to sex trafficking and forced labour.

The US State Department consecutively levelled allegations against the territory in its shocking annual human trafficking reports.

It also accused the former government of turning a blind eye to the issue.

The 2015, 2016 and 2017 trafficking reports maintained that the migrant population from Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica are vulnerable to sex trafficking and forced labour, with stateless children and adolescents particularly at risk.

To combat trafficking the former government enacted the Trafficking in Persons Prevention Bill in February 2016.

This bill will see anyone who engages in human trafficking and exploiting foreign workers facing

between ten years in jail to life imprisonment.

Anyone involved in recruitment, transporting, harbouring, receiving or obtaining for that purpose are committing a crime under the Trafficking in Persons Prevention Ordinance 2016.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING INDICATORS The Human Rights Commission said that it is everyone’s responsibility to help stamp out this sinister crime.

“Everyone has the potential to identify a trafficked person.

“While victims may sometimes be kept behind locked doors in homes or brothels, they are often hidden right in front of us at, for example, construction sites, restaurants, elder care centres, nail salons, agricultural fields and hotels.

“Traffickers’ use of coercion such as threats of deportation and harm to the victim or their family members - is so powerful that even if you reach out to victims, they may be too fearful to accept your help.

“Knowing indicators of human trafficking will help you act on your gut feeling that something is wrong and report it.”

Here are some indicators that could alert you to a potential trafficking situation that should be reported to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Sexual Offences Unit or the Offices of the Human Rights Commission:

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Premier says governor is meddling in local affairs – She outlines omitted truths in his statements

BY DELANA ISLES IMPORTANT truths were left out during Governor John Freeman’s statements to the press about the TCI’s finances, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has stated.

The premier in her response to the governor’s statement about UK not preventing TCI spending, pointed to areas that the Government has sought the UK’s help in trying to stem to flow of cash from the territory’s coffers.

These include the yearly significant spending on the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) trial, among others.

She also took the opportunity to call on the governor to correct the false public perception that he is running the territory because of his interfering in its affairs where his predecessors never did.

Observing that it is not the governor’s place to communicate the Government’s responsibility to its people, the premier presented what she called “a full picture” in the Government’s defence.

“I am duty bound to set out certain facts already shared, but others now necessary to share given the firestorm of untruths and false perceptions created following his comments.

“I have already addressed that the fact that running a deficit budget and spending savings requires the UK’s approval first and then the House of Assembly’s and as such the new perception is incorrect.”

She added that what the Governor has not said is that while the UK has not engaged in micromanaging at its highest level, the governor is involved in every process and controls through Cabinet decisions, with the need for consensus for anything to move

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forward.

She added that is another definition of micromanaging.

Cartwright Robinson said that while the governor has said that reserves took a long time to build and that it may be necessary to borrow, he neglected to say that the Government wishes to retain the level of reserves at, at least 90 days’ cash levels.

“Last year the budget for the first time since the new stringent financial regulations did not have to be approved by the UK as in previous years.

“Any reserves or savings below the agreed cash level would see the UK having to approve the FSPS and the detailed budget.”

She added: “What the governor has not said is that there has been a call by his office as to areas he wishes to have funded.”

He is still very much in the process and can, as with any decision of Cabinet, hinder or halt any process

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

until he himself is in full agreement, she said.

“What the governor has not said is that on three separate occasions: twice to London and more recently directly to him, I have had the need to raise the high and continuing annual costs of $9.1 million to cover SIPT costs with $5 million for legal aid and $4 million for SIPT’s team.

“TCIG would be able to do much more if we had access to this near $10 million annually and I have suggested to the UK that should the UK assume these responsibilities and if done the TCIG would be able to address areas of its interests, the governor’s interests and critical areas also identified by the locally elected government.”

The premier added that while the UK is prepared to have the TCI spend more than it makes and to spend its “healthy” savings, the territory must look at its financial position against the following background.

“Reserves are important for rating; important for loans; 90 days’ cash levels allow us to not have to get our detailed budget approved or scrutinized by UK and from history we will perhaps have to fund the majority if not all of the recovery plan so we must be prudent until we have our plan and know what the UK and others are prepared to do.

“The proposed budget for 2018/19 is addressing the short-term recovery efforts - repairs to schools and government buildings while addressing the social issues, primary health care and national security issues.”

She added that while she welcomes the UK’s position, fiscal prudence does not allow such a simple approach to be taken.

The premier further stated that while there will always be a mistrust between the UK and TCI, the half report relayed and no attempt to further clarify only seeks to erode trust in such a critical partnership.

“But what I find more amusing than the flippant perception given by not painting the entire picture of the need for approvals at all levels, is the fact that too many of our people of the TCI continue to believe reports only when it suits them.

“I encourage us again to learn about the workings of our country and not just scrutinise the words and actions of elected governments, but all in authority especially those who are empowered by the constitution.”

The premier further reminded that the UK is involved in every stage locally, by the governor’s role, and to say there is no micromanaging is certainly incorrect.

“The current governor, as many know, nationally is involved at all levels even where neither of his predecessors has been under elected government.

“Hence the perception out there that he is running the country. This is a perception he must feel compelled to correct by actions.”

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UK not preventing Gov’t spending, says governor

BY DELANA ISLES A CLEAR message has been sent

by Governor John Freeman that the United Kingdom is not preventing the Turks and Caicos Islands from spending any of its money or from borrowing on the international market, if the Government so desires.

That message was conveyed to the media last Thursday (April 12) during a rap session the governor hosted with the local media at his Raleigh House office in Providenciales.

The issue came following statements made by the governor in relation to the aid the UK has given to the TCI since the territory was hit by two major storms last September.

After listing the assistance that the Islands has received, Governor Freeman also stated that the Government can spend its own money to further aid in the territory’s recovery from the devastating hurricanes.

“I should add that in terms of identifying funding to meet immediate post hurricane renovations and repairs the UK has not restricted this in any way, and has encouraged TCIG to draw as necessary on its financial resources including if necessary on it comparatively large reserves,” the governor said.

The issue is one that has been brewing among the populace for several months, with many complaining that their Islands are being left behind in the recovery process; that airports such as the one in Grand Turk are still not fully functional as a result of the storms’ damage, among a slew of other complaints.

Some have blamed the seeming lack of government action in these areas on the UK’s tight hold on the purse strings of the territory.

But, as stated by the governor, this is not the case.

He told the press that the stringency which existed on the TCI’s finances in previous years, has since disappeared with the nullification of the role of chief financial officer (CFO).

He further explained: “There is a framework agreement between TCIG and the UK government which is designed to help ensure that the finances are soundly administered, but providing that the strategic goals set under that framework are being met, and currently they are, the UK is not imposing any restrictions.

“It is quite wrong that people blame the UK as some awful gorgon out there that’s stopping you getting your hand in the till; after all, the big difference between a few years ago, now is that there is not chief financial officer.”

He said that gone are the days of the UK appointed CFO controlling and approving the TCI’s spending.

“The chief financial officer, when he was here which the ordinance provided for, initially every single expenditure above $10,000 I think it was, had to be approved by him.

Subsequently it was shifted to $75,000.

“The powers of the chief financial officer were extremely extensive and that wasn’t an accident.

“The UK wanted that after the troubles you had a few years ago where the Islands was close to bankruptcy, but that went last year.

“We don’t have a chief financial officer. I have financial advisor who offers me advice...”

He noted that the upcoming budget in this new financial year is going to be significantly in surplus.

“It was not anticipated in December or early January that it would be, and that would have required running a deficit budget.

“The UK did not stand in the way of that and why didn’t they stand in the way of that?

“Because they could see that certain monies would need to be spent and they are not trying to micromanage everything and saying keep your hands out of the till.”

The governor said that he thinks this issue is very important, and stated that government ministers would attest to what he has said about the TCI having more access to the territory’s money, and the UK not tying the hands of the administration.

“No, they [the UK] are not trying to do that.”

He said it is over to the finance ministry to decide whether draw down “prudently” on these monies.

He added that this must be done prudently as it has taken the territory a long time to recover and no one should wantonly spend money.

Freeman said that if there is a need, it is possible to spend money that is there, and that the Government also has the option to borrow against reserves on the international market, if they wish.

“The UK would not oppose that,” the governor said.

GOVERNOR VS PREMIER

A ROW has broken out between Governor John Freeman and Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson over remarks made by the governor at a press conference in Providenciales last Thursday. During the breakfast briefing the governor criticised the Government for not accessing funds to speed hurricane recovery and other infrastructural developments when those funds are available in reserves and loans. The premier has responded with a rather polite but forceful rebuttal. What are your thoughts?

Entitled to comment

Until all the schools have had their hurricane repairs completed, pupils are no longer being taught in unsuitable, insanitary conditions and the disgraceful situation of the TCI Community College having no adequate water supply has been fully addressed, I’m not sure that spoken words from the premier add anything.

Surely, while we have a governor he is entitled to comment on inadequacies that can be remedied, otherwise why is he here? Just to rubber stamp?

When we have our own governorgeneral he or she should also be able to comment on pressing issues of the day if there are available solutions, not just attend cocktail parties.

A disappointment

One more time - disappointment in the governors assigned to us.

Where does Britain dig these people up?

Only a messenger

Well a few days after the hurricane this dynamic duo paid a visit to Salt Cay by helicopter, ostensibly to view the devastation.

They elected to stay in the contraption rather than getting out and simply buzzed off elsewhere.

Kind of says a lot.

It was also interesting seeing the governor on TV the other day. He sounded like someone responding

to an accusation that the UK had not given enough to a charity (concerning contributions to hurricane relief).

Ignoring the fact that they are responsible for the Islands. He is of course only a messenger and we now understand that the premier is, to quote, “only a policy maker”.

All this stuff comes across a bit disingenuous. Does any of it amount to much?

As Drexel intimated on TV, we are really something akin to a rudderless ship!

Feeling the squeeze

They both need to quit while they’re behind because the people of this country are not foolish, they have eyes and ears, they are fully aware of the woes that plague these little Islands.

So, while Sharlene and her friend John put on a show for the world to see, the people are still feeling the squeeze.

One term Government

Everyone in this country is absolutely disgusted by how little the Government has done for posthurricane restoration.

The schools are a disaster, the restoration that has been done on South Caicos has all been by Sailrock and other private sector contributors, the Community College in Grand Turk is without water, and general clean-up is sadly deficient in those areas where the private sector has not done the job.

Not surprising to hear that the premier is at a conference in London,

for she seems to be spending far more time since the hurricanes flitting about here and there than she does actually attending to the on-theground process of governing.

When these frequent absences are combined with her taking ever more Government portfolios as her own personal responsibility, is it any wonder that any semblance of governing that may ever have existed here has now ground to a halt?

Vehicle licence plates have been unavailable for an extended period, police records commonly take over two months to get (unless the applicant is prepared to pay an ‘expediting fee’ to the person at the desk), and responses to routine work permit renewal applications are very slow (if ever) in coming which then exacerbates the current problem of immigrants being unable to prove their current legal status and thus being subject to unwarranted immigration round-ups.

Need I go on, for the list is endless?

So, come on, Sharlene, get back to the job you were elected for, and stop the diva grandstanding!

No matter how serious the failings of the PNP may be, your behaviour is practically guaranteeing that this will be a one-term PDM Government!

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Governor touts UK’s aid to TCI over breakfast

BY DELANA ISLES IN A one of a kind event, the governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands reached out to the local media fraternity in an informal setting over breakfast.

John Freeman, who has been the British diplomat to the territory since October 17, 2016, engaged several media representatives in conversation primarily on the aid the United Kingdom (UK) has provided to the TCI since the September hurricanes.

The meeting was held at the Governor’s Office in Providenciales located on the third floor above RBC Bank last Thursday, April 12.

Reflecting once again on the 2017 hurricanes, Freeman touched on the role the United Kingdom played

over that trying time, and what can be expected for the 2018 hurricane season, which is again predicted to be above normal.

“I want to open by praising all those involved in recovery efforts since last September,” he said.

“I want to praise the public and private sectors alike, but I must emphasise and commend the key role played by the hotels and tourism sector, including the cruise company in Grand Turk, in the revitalisation of the Islands.

“I want to empathise with all those directly affected by hurricane damage, including not least school students and their parents, all those awaiting repairs to their homes and businesses whether by publiclyfunded renovation or via insurance pay-outs.”

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Flow Study, created by One on One Educational Services, is a web based portal designed to help secondary students better prepare for CAPE and CSEC examinations.

The telecoms company announced in a press release this week that access to the system and other exam preparation resources will be available for free until June 18 Flow country manager Delleriece Hall said Flow Study “enables us to deliver the highest quality educational content via our industry leading technology.”

She added: “The platform enhances classroom learning and also gives students the ability to study anytime, anywhere.

“It’s the future of studying and we are pleased to offer this opportunity to our students.”

Using Flow Study, students will have unlimited access to a comprehensive range of self-paced CSEC preparation materials.

This includes complete video lectures spanning the CSEC syllabus, practice tests, nine years of past paper solutions, CyberPedia and virtual labs.

Students can access these resources by logging onto www. flowstudy.co or downloading the Flow Study Android Mobile App from the Google Playstore.

In addition to the provision of Flow Study for free, the partnership will provide: -Flow Study for classrooms Students will receive 24/7 access to study all their subjects online in

preparation for exams.

-Flow Study Live - Daily live past papers sessions along with lessons will be streamed for the top five subjects being taken at CSEC level via Facebook and live.flowstudy.co -Flow Study workshops Onsite exam preparation seminars will be held from April 14 to April 20.

-One on one physical past exam paper manuals - A total of 1,000 paperback past paper solutions manuals will be distributed to students in the TCI at no cost.

Ricardo Allen, chief executive officer at One on One Educational Services, and his team will be leading the on-the-ground activities in the TCI. “It has always been our belief that education is perhaps the most dynamic way of advancing the welfare of a nation, and in the face of the catastrophic hurricanes experienced last year, for many students, that reality was significantly impacted,” he said.

“In response to the unspeakable disaster, in collaboration with Flow and the Ministry of Education, we have put together a comprehensive series of activity which will no doubt positively impact students and their results.”

Minister of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services, Hon Karen Malcolm, said: “We believe firmly that each learner must be successful and it is our aim to provide the resources for teachers and students to excel.

“Through our partnership with Flow and One on One Educational Service Limited we are confident that our students are poised to achieve remarkable results in the external examinations.”

Dr Freeman said that he has seen the continuing impact, not least in the family islands of Grand Turk and South Caicos.

“I too lost my home in Grand Turk and am awaiting repairs to my official residence, Waterloo – a symbol of the capital of Grand Turk and one of the few truly historic public buildings in TCI.” He added that looking back, the territory needs to recall that there was a pre-Irma and Maria period, such was the huge impact of the hurricanes.

He noted that while the hurricanes brought many issues to the fore, there were some that were under discussion before Irma and Maria visited the islands, such as Her Majesty’s Prison and its needs.

These, he added, were made even more urgent as a result of the hurricanes.

Issues that were current before the hurricanes came included some affecting the security of the Islands and their residents, the Governor said.

“There were concerns then about crime levels, especially aggravated crimes, and border security. “The National Security Council then as now, had a key role in drawing together the many strands and agencies involved in assessing and providing security: including the Royal TCI Police Force, border control and immigration, home affairs for the prison and other aspects of crime prevention such as child protection.”

He noted that the wider community also, then as now, had a part to play

and the then prison superintendent and his team showed real professionalism and courage in their response, but they needed additional help.

“The superintendent showed great personal courage at critical points and provided much of the assessment which pointed the way to needed improvements at the prison.”

Governor John Freeman

in support of security agencies, and applauded the way the private sector was ready to contribute and is now directly supporting crime prevention by gifting certain equipment.

“Together we are all helping to make a difference; year-onyear crime statistics support this assessment.

“But there is still much to be done in the continuing fight against crime and in dealing with the security of our borders in terms of bearing down on illegal migration.

“All of these issues require a whole-of-government approach and adequate funding,” Dr Freeman stated.

He observed that the hurricanes did not help in this regard, naming the damage done to the radar system as a case in point.

He added that ensuring security at the prison during and following the hurricanes was a very difficult task

Under the tree

UK SUPPORT Both before the hurricanes, through the UK-financed Security Needs Assessment Report, and by means of the FCO’s Prison Advisor’s Report and since, the UK has sought to play its part in meeting the challenges evident both before Irma and Maria visited and following the hurricanes, the Governor said.

“As Governor I am very grateful indeed for all assistance provided and being provided still to TCI by the UK Government in this regard.”

He then went on to list the UK assistance provided to the TCI. “First, immediately following Irma and Maria: the direct assistance and support given by the UK Armed Forces and DFID. That initial assistance - supplies, repairs etc was vital to early recovery.

“TCI and other UK territories in the Caribbean affected by the hurricanes, received relief costing the equivalent of tens of millions of US dollars. This was given as an expression of UK solidarity with all those affected.

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Provo cabbies protest ‘unfair’ private contracts

BY OLIVIA ROSE PROVO taxi drivers on Sunday (April 15) parked their vehicles and refused to provide service leaving many passengers stranded at the airport, over what they call “unfair” competition.

The demonstration, which lasted two days, saw cabbies attached to the Providenciales International Airport taking a stand in hopes that authorities would understand their plight and help to find an amicable solution.

Ron Higgs, president of the United Taxi Alliance (UTA), speaking to the media on Monday said concerns are seemingly falling on deaf ears.

The group has repeatedly lobbied for a sit down with the TCI Airport Authority (TCIAA), he said, but have been denied such a meeting.

“We had to take some action that we were not happy to take but we felt we were being forced to take that action, which was to just park our vehicles and not move when we were being called.

“Today we will continue to do it.

We will do it tomorrow. We will do it until the authorities recognise that we taxi drivers are sick and tired of the injustices that fall on us every single day and it’s getting worse, it’s not getting any better.

“We have taxi drivers paying to access the airport to work. Why then are taxi drivers who are not paying allowed to work but when we speak about it we are so wrong?”

He said the UTA, which is also supported by independent taxi drivers, represents about 90 percent of taxi operators in Providenciales.

Back in 2012, the TCIAA in full collaboration with all the representatives of the various taxi associations agreed to manage taxi operations at the Providenciales International Airport.

Ron Higgs (right), president of the United Taxi Alliance, protests unfair competition

This arrangement saw taxi drivers contributing less than $1 per day for unlimited and unfettered access to the facility.

However, drivers say private contractors are hogging the work and they are often left to return home without making any money.

“We want taxi operators throughout the Islands to be first come first serve.

We want the whole contract situation to be abolished or ways that it could be done very easily, very quickly and to get some of our leaders to stand up and do the right thing.

“Because what you have going on now is persons in positions, like the front desk at Beaches and other resorts, calling their friends when we have taxi drivers siting in the parking lot for five, six, seven hours waiting on a job and then this person who called their friend will get the job and give their friend a kickback.

“That is wrong and what we’re saying to the Government is while you can’t make a complete system we want you to put in place harsh enough deterrent to give persons a

second or third time to think about it.

“Right now people are doing whatever they want to do because there’s nothing in place to punish them for their nonsense.”

Higgs explained that since Beaches is already contracting the return leg to the airport, private contractors cutting into their rounds is a major issue.

“So with a contract to the airport, contract from the airport, what is left for Turks and Caicos Islands taxi drivers?”

On the second day of protest, a parade of nearly 20 taxis encircled the airport several times in a peaceful demonstration.

Subsequently the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force were called to intervene, however the responding officer merely cautioned the taxi drivers and union president about keeping the peace and warned against causing any traffic congestion.

“I spoke to a traffic officer and he said, I support you guys 100 percent.

“You’re being decent, you’re being respectful, you’re being blunt, but sometimes you have to be blunt.

Provo cabbies circle the airport in protest over unfair competition

“You’re not breaking any laws. It’s not like you’re shutting down the roads and you’re out here fighting people.

“You’re simply standing your ground that you’re tired of what’s going on and you need it to be fixed.

“It is our hope, as we said to the director, that the powers that be would understand the impact that this could have, is having, unless we sit down as men and women and respectfully and honestly come to an agreement.”

NOT HOLDING OUR BREATH Higgs said that while drivers are remaining optimistic that the authorities will step in and remedy the situation, they are not holding their breath.

“We are very hopeful that the powers that be will sit and talk with us, because the support is there not just from taxi drivers but from the public. They’re persons who are now understanding and saying, you know what these guys are right.

“You can’t have these guys paying to work at the airport, but can’t get a

Trinidadian takes up TCI Supreme Court bench EUROPEAN-trained judge Shiraz Aziz was on Monday (April 16) sworn-in as a judge of the TCI Supreme Court by Governor John Freeman.

Judge Aziz, who is a native of Trinidad and Tobago, replaces justice Robert Shuster who retired from the local bench earlier this month.

The new justice arrived in the TCI after having served as a judge on the Supreme Court of Grenada for three years.

Justice Aziz was admitted to the Bar in 1997, graduating from the University of London before gaining a Masters of Laws in Environmental Law. He practiced law as a barrister

in the United Kingdom as a tenant at Garden Court Chambers, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, focusing on criminal defence work.

He has specialised in criminal and quasi criminal law, in particular dealing with offences classed as serious and complex.

As a practitioner, Justice Aziz appeared in the Supreme Court, Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Court of Appeal and Crown Court and was involved in serious and complex cases in the Caribbean Region including Trinidad and Tobago, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia and Barbados.

Justice Aziz is also involved in legal and advocacy training for various Law Society’s and Bar

Councils.

Between 2006 and 2014 as a practitioner Justice Aziz has provided legal and advocacy training in various countries.

From 2011 to 2014 Legal 500 rated Justice Aziz as one of the leading lawyers in the UK in crime and referred to him as “fearless in court”, “a safe pair of hands” and as someone who “is good with clients, friendly and approachable”.

He was appointed as High Court Judge to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) and assigned to Grenada.

Justice Aziz has been chairperson of the Mediation Committee and has also been appointed as a member to the Sentencing Advisory Committee

New supreme court justice Shiraz Aziz appointed

of the ECSC. Justice Aziz has a keen interest in continuing judicial and legal education and is also known for his proactive style of case and jury management.

He is very open to discussions and integration between bar and bench.

When not in court, Justice Aziz has a keen interest in golf, sailing and deep sea fishing.

job from the airport but then we have some people who can bring drivers in from the street who are not paying to do the same job. It’s unfair.”

The disgruntled UTA president said the age old issue continues to be swept under the rug by successive governments.

“Over the years it’s been nothing but lip service, and now this Government it’s the same thing, and we’re saying we’re not prepared to take that lip service anymore.

“We were very hopeful and again it turned out to be nothing but words of the powers that be.

“The only one who had the decency and the care for us is Raymond Andrews and I’m saying that because at the very least he came and spoke to us.

“The taxi drivers voted for me and I promised them, I will not fail you. If we’re going down, we are going down together. Please stand with me. And they did just that and they’re still doing that and I have no intentions of failing them.”

Following the protest, the UTA met with the Minister of Transportation Hon Vaden Williams as well as Director of Road Safety Malcom Alonzo to discuss the issues affecting them.

“They’ve heard our concerns and they assured us starting that very minute they would put what we asked for in writing, because they believed we were being fair in what we’re asking for.

“At that point we decided to go back to the airport and make sure the airport authorities knew that we will be back in operation and doing what we do best making our guests feel welcomed, appreciated and happy.

We’re optimistic.”

Alonzo said the meeting was fruitful and both sides were given the chance to state their cases.

He explained that the law states that no taxi drivers should elicit contracts or elicit people to carry but the law does not restrict hoteliers or different people from contracts where they could retain a company they want to move people with.

“But the law restricts taxi drivers from soliciting.”

Speaking to the fact that many passengers were stranded on Sunday at the airport due to the strike Alonzo said it will leave a “bad taste in the hearts and minds” of tourists.

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Premier says Gov’t is being fiscally responsible

BY DELANA ISLES PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has responded to statements made by the governor that the UK is not preventing the Government from spending the territory’s money to aid hurricane recovery efforts.

She said that the since those statements, which have taken on a life of their own around the territory, a false perception has been created.

Cartwright Robinson adamantly stated that Governor John Freeman has not lied to the territory and neither has the Government.

She was also firm in stating that while money is there, based on the facts available, the Government has chosen to take the careful approach when dealing with the TCI’s finances.

The premier was also adamant that the governor did not say anything that was not known and has not since

been communicated to the public via various mediums.

“There is now as a result of these comments made by the governor, a new false perception adversely impacting my Government in favour of the UK. “The Governor’s comments have opened the door for mischief that I am duty bound to address.”

The new false perception is that the Government is able to spend its reserves and run a deficit budget without UK scrutiny or approvals, she said.

“Though not stated by the governor, I have seen these statements made and am obligated to correct these erroneous perceptions that have now been created out of an effort to correct the British image within our Islands.”

She stated that what has happened is that the governor has only told the story from the side he represents,

Premier, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

that of the UK, and that it is her obligation to tell it from the TCIG’s side.

“We already knew this to be the UK’s position. This is nothing new.

“It is important that I make this clear that the governor has communicated what has already

been evidenced and what we ought to know as a people would be the UK’s stance as it relates to our country’s ‘healthy’ savings when other OTs such as Anguilla and British Virgin Islands will require more British support.

“It is in the British’s best interest to not have to worry about the TCI or to gift grants.

“The facts are the facts and cannot change despite people’s accounts: the supplementary sent to the UK for approval in December [and rumoured by an elected member opposite to be rejected] was approved and it is evidence of the UK’s position now being clearly stated by the governor it was a deficit budget drawing down on our ‘healthy’ reserves.”

POST HURRICANE PROJECTS The premier said that following the storms, the projects agreed in March

2017 had shifted in priority, and headlining for this revised priority was school repairs and NHIB support.

The UK’s approval was sought and received, and no shifting in spending could take place without the House of Assembly’s approval.

Therefore, she added, the reprioritised capital programme was a part of the supplementary appropriation bill and was approved in early February.

“My Government had to receive two levels of approval under law which we sought and received.

“The supplementary was fiercely debated and saw conflicting comments from the party opposite where the leader of the opposition said that the timing was too late in the financial year.

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Guilty church burglar gets light sentence

FORTY-two-year-old Kent Jermaine Johnson was sentenced on Friday, April 13, under the Probation of Offenders Ordinance, after pleading guilty to two counts of burglary in the Magistrates’ Court.

Johnson was given a conditional discharge with $2,000 recognisance and a fine of $500 to be paid to the complainant or 30 days’ imprisonment.

Johnson was arrested and charged in relation to the burglary of the Jericho Baptist Church between April 6 and April 7.

Couple charged with harbouring illegal immigrants

A husband and wife were last week charged with two counts each of harbouring illegal immigrants.

The charges are in relation to the capture of two Nepalese nationals who were found at their residence, during the execution of a search warrant during the month of February 2018.

The two defendants were placed on $2,000 bail each and will appear in court soon.

Flower shop burgled

Police are investigating a burglary that was reported to the 911 Centre at 6am on Thursday, April 12, at a flower shop, located on Leeward Highway.

The complainant discovered the store ransacked and was unable to state what was missing at the time.

Thieves break into Blue Hills church

Another burglary was reported on Thursday, April 12, at 6am to 911.

According to the report, the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Blue Hills was burgled.

It is unsure what was missing at the time. Investigations are ongoing.

Community college broken into

Reports to the 911 Centre on Thursday, April 12, are that the TCI Community College was burglarised.

A number of items are said to be missing. The matter is still under investigation.

Burglars loot grocer of buns and chocolate

Police are investigating the burglary of a variety store on Bay Road, Providenciales, which was reported at about 6am, on Thursday, April 12.

Missing were five boxes of Miss Birdie Easter Buns at $21 each, one box of Snickers valued $60 and sodas.

Cash stolen from school

The Community Fellowship Academy was broken into according to reports to the 911 Centre on Thursday, April 12.

Upon arriving at the school at about 8am, staff discovered that the metal bars were bent.

Missing is an unknown amount of cash.

Thieves rob GT container The public’s help is being sought in solving a burglary that occurred in Grand Turk on Wednesday, April 11.

According to police report, a container, located at a renovated home in South Back Salina was burgled.

Missing were paints, peel and seal and nails of unknown value.

Thieves cart off designer loot from Hawksbill house Also, on Wednesday, April 11, police officers in Providenciales received reports of a burglary at Hawksbill Lane.

The complainant stated that upon arriving home he discovered his home ransacked.

Missing were jewellery, four bottles of champagne, three bottles of Scotch, four pairs of Sunglasses - one YSL, one Dior, two Prada - one iPad, a Cartier watch, an iPad Mini, an Olympus camera, an Onkyo receiver, a Fendi purse, a Gucci purse, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, YSL shoes, and women’s clothing.

The total value is unknown.

Police calls on public to help solve crimes

Police in Providenciales are asking the public to come forward with information on a burglary at a Long Bay home that was reported on Tuesday, April 10.

The complainant reported to police that he secured his building on the said date, and upon returning a few hours later he met his home broken into.

Missing were one Xbox valued at $400, a GoPro camera worth $400, two game controllers valued at $70 each, a purple GPS watch valued at $400, a white iPad mini valued at $400, a black Samsung phone valued at $50, a black Vita handheld system secured in a black padded case that included a game totalling $700 and $300 in cash.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is appealing to any member of public who may have any information on these crimes. They can contact Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or make use of the confidential reporting system through Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477.

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Fish market at the airport Dear Editor, Come on people! We call ourselves world class and we are a global destination so we should be able to do better than this.

Better than what? Better than the ‘Departures’ madhouse that you encounter at Provo airport so often.

Like on Saturday, April 7. For those who remember, it was pouring with rain non-stop that day.

Traffic was backed way up on the road to the airport because of the rain but a shout out to the traffic handlers that day for keeping things moving.

That was not the problem. The problem was that on alighting from your vehicle you had to join a line that had six hairpin turns that ran the length of the ‘Security Departures’ door almost all the way up to the seats by the outside local airlines ticket counters.

I was caught up in that line last Saturday on my way back out to Atlanta on JetBlue. It was like a fish market.

Now mind you, I was not just checking in at this point. I had already done that and only had to go through security. I was there well in advance of my flight taking off.

Near the ‘Security’ door was a girl standing shouting out something now and then.

When my hairpin came near her I got out of the line and walked over

to her to ask if my JetBlue flight to Boston had been called.

She assured me it had not at that point. I told her no one could hear a word she was saying, especially all the way up and that she should have a megaphone or something so that she could be clearly heard.

Then I went back in line and wound around some more with the rest of the crowd trying to make their flights.

Finally, it was my batch of travellers that got called into the security room. On entering the door, I ran into a young guy I do not know but who seems to know me quite well because he said: “Ben Roberts!

Ben Roberts! Man, they been calling your name and paging you over and over. Your flight has been called for a while now.” Then he continues on his way to the outside.

So, I am now inside and met with another line that continues in many hairpin turns before getting to the security scanners.

I get out of the line and tell that same girl just outside the door who had been shouting, that my flight had been called for a while when she had assured me it had not.

She huffily tells me to come out of that line and points me to an express line. I quickly go through security, grab my carryon items and hurry to the ‘Departures Gate’, where I get

the attention of a JetBlue staffer.

I tell her who I am and that I was scheduled for their Boston flight.

They call me up to the little gate desk and one of the ladies tells me that flight has left, that they had been paging me over and over, and if I did not hear it.

I asked her if she had looked on that ‘marketplace’ scene outside, because no one could hear the overhead intercom in all that noise.

I asked her why JetBlue and all the other airlines did not send people up and down the lines when flights were called to get their people out of the line and through security as fast as possible.

She said they did. I assured her they did not, as I had been in the line for a while, with ample time to spare before my flight.

I told her we needed to do way better than this if we wanted to remain a ‘preferred’ destination.

She listened, then suggested that the Fort Lauderdale flight was soon boarding and they could put me on that and then to my final destination of Atlanta.

I asked her about my checked luggage and she pointed through the glass right outside the door where I saw it neatly stacked. I was quite relieved and told her to go ahead with the reroute to Atlanta.

She quickly took my documents

from me, hurried to their main ticket counter back outside and, shortly thereafter I was on the flight to Fort Lauderdale. No worries.

Incidentally, once the confusion died down, as I waited briefly for the Fort Lauderdale flight to board, the same young man walked by but stopped to ask if I got things worked out.

I told him it was fine and explained the reshuffle. He told me my scenario happens all too often there.

I asked who he was and he told me. Good people. I totally appreciate my interaction with this guy and

would like him to know that because, had I not had that contact with him, I would have missed travelling that day.

He knows who he is. But get this: Once I boarded the plane and relaxed I took out my phone to put it in ‘airplane mode.’

There I see a number of texts and calls from one of my top buddies. He was in the ‘Arrivals’ section of the airport, having just returned home.

He heard the pages over and over, including the dire warning that they were removing my luggage from the flight.

He was frantically calling me to tell me to get my behind to the ‘Departures’ gate. It seems the ‘Arrivals’ intercom works fine, CONTINUED 

What about our young men?

Dear Editor, Since moving back home I’ve seen two events put on for women empowerment with a third one taking place next month.

I am definitely an advocate for women’s rights and fair treatment in the workplace, however, when you pour water into a glass that is already full, you are wasting water that could be used to full other glasses.

The first half of this year has seen no events to target our males despite the fact that males account for the most acts of crime here.

Males are more prone to alcoholism and males make up a small percentage of professionals in the workforce.

To the organisers and event planners, don’t forget that our young men are in trouble too.

They have ambitions also and they need encouragement from time to time.

I am praying to see a males’ empowerment conference soon.

I yield the floor.

provide a legal system that made investors feel comfortable? Would Britain protect our borders and provide on the ground police protection?

The constitutions Britain wrote for us seemed to confirm their commitment. History demonstrated a slightly different scenario.

The British Labour Party was in tandem with our progressive party.

British Labour believed in government controlling people’s wealth, so did our PNP. Instant gratification. Since we did not have minerals to sell, our PNP got to work selling the peoples birth right - the land itself.

It took years and a change from Labour to Conservative British governments to wake up to what was going on.

Now almost 10 years later the fallout is with us.

One thing is certain. We have found our wealth. Not in the sale of our land but in the attraction of our unspoiled environment. We have been blessed.

Now the string bean island, Provo, has employed its Grace Bay to bring

tourists from the USA and elsewhere, bringing their vacation and retirement dollars to our shores.

After Mike sold our land, it was gone forever. One example is 2,500 acres from the western end of Middle Caicos. What will happen to it? The former Belize Bank now has title to it.

Ask lawyer Greene how that happened?

The real change is from PNP back to PDM. The economy of the TCI can now grow without the need for a customs duty based economy.

The burden of 30 to 70 percent customs taxes can soon be removed from the shoulders of our folks.

The PDM/Taylor years of carefully attracting sound resort investors is starting to pay off.

We dare not squander what God has done for us. He has shown us right from wrong.

Have we learned our lessons? I pray we have!

Leonardo T Lightbourne, Providenciales

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Lessons?

IT’S time for all the citizens of the TCI to look objectively at the lessons 20 years have taught us.

Previously JAGS/PDM had a vision. Vision based on the real wealth of the TCI. The TCI does not have mineral resources - no oil wells, no bauxite deposits. Our work force once skilled only in Aquarian survival tactics.

What we did have was an unspoiled natural habitat. A population of God fearing folks surviving through hard times.

JAGS and his PDM party gave the TCI a measure of independence and the right to employ its ‘beautiful by nature’ environment to attract millions in investment

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 27 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

dollars without the direct interference of Britain. A Britain that had never rid itself of 18th century colonial thinking.

JAGS/PDM embraced the US dollar. Goodbye British ten pence!

Not only was our environment unspoiled but we are strategically located in proximity to the world’s

largest economy, the United States of America.

Britain was a long ocean away and the USA just over the horizon.

The TCI attracted US military bases in WWII and the space base of the race to the moon.

Could we depend on Britain to

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Scrap this year’s GSATs Dear Editor, Some things are a coincidence and some are meant to happen.

Just today, I had a discussion about the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) with a parent who is assisting their nephew with preparations for the exam.

The parent expressed their frustration and simply asked why I didn’t abolish the GSAT while I was minister.

We discussed the matter at length, and recalled that there wasn’t sufficient support from the educators who were consulted that the GSAT should be abolished.

Then shortly after that discussion, I reviewed the most recent press release from the Ministry of Education on the status of the school repairs since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria, which stated that 95 percent of the country’s public schools suffered damages and that works to the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex were underway for the Oseta Jolly students and teachers who are currently housed there.

Also, the E L Simons students are still presently at the Ona Glinton Primary School in Grand Turk, and if you’ve visited South Caicos your heart breaks for the Iris Stubbs students.

So, what is the coincidence? It is simply, the GSAT is looming and parents and students are feeling the strain.

But, the real question is, why

the ministry hasn’t suspended the GSAT for this academic school year knowing that their primary schools are not all conducive to an environment for learning and test preparation.

Shortly after the hurricanes, I wrote directly to the Ministry of Education including the permanent secretary and minister recommending the suspension of the GSAT for this school year.

With the damages to all of the primary schools and the possible extended displacement of teachers and students (be it at school and or even their home), the students in the TCIG primary schools will not have a full academic school year to prepare for the exam.

Let us remember that many of the TCIG schools opened weeks after the private primary schools who also sit the GSAT exam.

Those students in the primary schools may have had disruptions to their home life after the storms, but little to no disruptions to their academic life at school.

Learning continued as best as normal in many of those institutions.

The purpose of the GSAT is to determine whether a grade six student has acquired the necessary knowledge to progress to high school during the course of their primary school education in a timed testing environment.

I found during my time as minister that many parents were spending

excess funds in tutors and extra classes just for testing preparation.

Research will show that many countries no longer require a grade six test for the progression from primary school to high school; this is still mainly a Caribbean requirement.

I realise why this testing is popular in some neighbouring countries like Jamaica and Barbados, as the success of a student at the GSAT opens many doors for them to attend the top high school institutions in those countries.

In the TCI, we have one public high school per island and several private high schools which have their own testing requirements for entry.

Why continue to follow a system which is wholly superfluous to requirements of determining a student’s ability to transition to the public high school.

For instance, the top student marks of 90+ at GSAT in Grand Turk will attend HJ Robinson, just as the student who passed with a mark of 50.

The reason I continue to recommend the suspension for this year is simple, if the present school facilities and home life have not rebounded from the storms, the student’s preparation for the exam may suffer.

Further, the private primary school students would have had a longer time to prepare during the year for the exam than the publicschool students.

Ultimately, we are going to have

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few months: ways were explored to provide ongoing, longer-term, advice and assistance.

“Advice was offered, for example on future resilience in communications between the Islands; on vector control; on airport security (a team of British engineers remained in TCI till late November and assisted in this regard) and in other ways.”

He outlined that direct assistance with recovery was and remains, extensive and important.

Some of these include the radar system which has been overhauled and is now fully operational, the cost of which is $500,000 to the UK. Vector control: equipment, chemicals and vehicles. These are expected to be completed within next two months and the approximate cost to UK and TCI is expected to be around $900,000.

Her Majesty’s Prison: temporary assignment of SERCO

prison officers (to reflect advice on prison officer numbers in the Prison Advisor’s Report): cost since deployment in November 2017, over $1.4 million.

Prison projects: perimeter fence lighting repairs, costing up to $128,000, and internal zone fencing priced at $270,000.

Other examples of UK assistance, the governor outlined as the repairs, generator replacement, and other help for the Providenciales Children’s Home, at a cost of $50,000.

Also, the National Museum in Grand Turk which is costing the UK $52,000 to replace air conditioners, including specialist units for preservation of artefacts.

“I should mention also support for work to deter and respond to a recent surge in illegal migration: UK assistance in terms of the deployment of RFA Mounts Bay and deployment of a RCIP

helicopter, the extra costs of which in terms of accommodation and transport of the two crews, were met by the UK.” In terms of preparation for the 2018 hurricane season, Governor Freeman said that the UK assistance provided already last year will continue to be relevant in the months ahead.

“Of course there are needed repairs to shelters and replenishment of hurricane supplies, and these are all issues under discussion in TCIG. “In terms of disaster preparedness – the key committee is co-chaired by me and the premier – we met in January and March and we have another planning meeting scheduled for later this month.

DDME will clearly play a key coordination role in this process.”

The governor also touched on some other issues in his remarks, which were also covered in his answers to later questions from journalists present.

several students who are capable of passing the exam, not passing it and therefore repeating grade six.

There is no equity in the system if this exam takes place this year.

This is surely not the way to start of the upcoming school year with grade six classes having more than the five or six students per school that normally do not pass the exam in a given year.

To now have a significant increase in students repeating grade six therefore creating limited space for those grade five students who would progress to grade six. The result is more overcrowded classrooms.

I implore the Ministry of Education once again to consider suspending the Grade Six Achievement Test for this academic school year, and give the grade six teachers guidelines on what milestones the students should

attain during their primary school career in determining whether a student should progress to high school.

A standardised test in the conditions that our students have found themselves in post hurricanes Irma and Maria should not determine whether they should start their high school career in 2018/2019 or 2019/2020.

Hon Akierra Mary Deanne Missick, MP Leeward and Long Bay

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but that for the ‘Departures’ in that ‘marketplace pavilion’ outside is hopeless. Should it not be the other way around?

This scenario I encountered, that the young man said happens all too often, should not be.

Solutions include giving that girl at the ‘Security’ door a megaphone, having the airlines desk have their people or paid ‘helpers’ go up and down the line to call people out and expedite them through security, upgrade the intercom system in the pavilion, as the noise of so much humanity drowns it out, employ more people to do security checks so there is not that ridiculous bottleneck during departures, and stagger flight departures and arrivals for that matter so that so much people do not descend on the airport all at once.

But there is one suggestion I like that came about in the course of talking to one of my long-time closely connected Turks and Caicos Islands fellow citizens.

The suggestion is one that our tourism and airports authority heads need to listen to closely as it will make our tourism product, already one of the most sought after, better than all the other world travelled destinations.

The suggestion is that the TCI Government, through these departments, set up and manage a short-duration basic training hospitality programme focused on the incoming visitor.

That training would include personal interaction and language skills and would entail every incoming visitor or family group of

visitors being paired with a ‘handler.’

Not in the sense of communist countries where that person spies on the visitor. This person will be assigned more than one visitor or family of visitors and will be a resource who will, through texts or phone calls, welcome their assigned visitors, be available at all times to answer questions and give suggestions to make their stay a pleasant experience, give them the equivalent of a hotel ‘wake-up call’ within 12 hours of their assigned departure, and assure them that if they experience any problems during the departure process to give them a call promptly, so as to ensure they make their flight.

We can call them whatever we like: ‘Air Angels’, ‘Air Guardians’, or ‘Air Guardian Angels’ are just a few suggestions.

Not only will this provide muchneeded employment for our people, but it can also lead to lifelong relationships with the visitor, that ensures that have good things to say about their Turks and Caicos Islands experience different from their other destinations.

What better promotion than this that can, and should, result in return visits and good recommendation to future visitors.

From my experience, and how I felt when that pleasant fellow citizen engaged me during my ordeal, it is my suggestion that that same person be considered to head this project.

Let’s get started because, if tourism is our ‘lifeblood’, we should start acting like that.

Ben Roberts, Laurel, Maryland, USA

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Mario Rigby, explorer Part 1: Mario Rigby speaks Africa and inspiration

BY DELANA ISLES THE Weekly News sat down with Mario Rigby upon his arrival in Turks and Caicos Islands, to get his perceptive on how his two year expedition across the African continent has changed and shaped him for the better, or the worse.

Mario started his journey across the African continent in November 2015, completing his solo 12,000 kilometre expedition from Cape Town, South Africa, to Cairo, Egypt, on January 24.

See full transcript of interview below: Interviewer: How has your overall experience shaped you?

Mario, laughing: Overall experience, wow that is a fully loaded question.

That would take maybe five hours for me to explain.

So, basically what happened, is that I started crossing Africa from Cape Town to Cairo, it took me two years and a few months, and this was an expedition basically to understand humanity, to see where we are from and where we are headed and I think I wanted to really challenge myself physiologically and psychologically to see where humanity can go and I didn’t want to limit it to, you know, small communities, I wanted to make it like a global thing.

I believe that Africa is the place that is the birth of humanity, so I actually followed the same route that one of the earliest ancestors of humans started to walk from eastern African out into Euro-Asia.

I wanted to follow this route. By doing this I incidentally followed the Eastern slave trade route, which was quite interesting.

Things got a little bigger than I expected in Africa, I believe. Every city I went to, every town, people were so interested in it. I think they all envision what it would be like to be from the rest of their continent.

No one really does it because they are afraid; even Africans themselves would not go to their neighbouring countries; I think that is what made my expedition intriguing to them.

So, I would be in town and it just became this big popular thing which eventually started to get a little bit out of control at one point.

In Mozambique, at one point I encountered a village where they saw me on the news and I was swarmed by almost a thousand people. You can see the video online on YouTube.

That continued happening all the way up until the end…

Basically, how it has shaped me, going to your original question, is that is has made me a more globally confident human being in the sense that you really see humanity for what

it is. There is no superficial, there is no artificial things lying behind my eyes, if you know what I mean, you kind of get that, it’s very powerful.

I, think it’s powerful in the sense that you see the truth, you see things that other people have not seen or could not even possibly imagine.

So, even for me to explain it, if you don’t understand the context of it, a person would not even be able to fathom the idea.

I’ve been kind of struggling to organise my mind in a strategic way, like how do I send this message out to people.

Interviewer: Let’s talk a bit about your inspiration and the will to go on during your journey, then we will move on to the local support you have gotten.

Mario: My mom has been a major supporter in this expedition, she has helped finance it, she has helped in terms of motivation.

There were a few times where I felt down; I never felt like quitting but if I felt weak, I could call my mom and I know that she would be the one to boost me up again.

She was there for many reasons, she wore many hats. A lot of her friends actually supported me, a lot of close friends, the local media, and the magazines [local] like Discover magazine.

I’ve had that support. The Government never really recognised it, which is crazy because I met government officials all throughout Africa and Canada as well, but yes it’s been support principally from my mom, my mom’s friends and family.

Interviewer: How does one just wake up one morning and decide to do this? Was it something that was brewing throughout your life?

Mario, [laughing]: I don’t know if you know my background, but we [family] lived in Germany for quite some time, German is our first language, and we came back to Turks and Caicos when we were about 10-years-old and after six years we moved to Canada.

So, we had this kind of global experience, because we did travel a lot while we were away because my step father had restaurants around the world, so we travelled quite often, so I always had this global perspective.

I think my ultimate fantasy was to discover what is Africa really like, why is it such an attractive, kind of like a movie sequel that everyone likes to go for - like Indiana Jones in Arabian nights and whatnot.

People portraying Africa in such a poor way, I wanted to investigate it myself, like becoming an investigative journalist in a sense.

I felt like the best way to do this is okay I didn’t have a lot of money so I’m

TCI’s Mario Rigby journeyed across the African continent

not going to do these crazy excursions, which I am really happy I didn’t do, I would have missed everything. I would have gone straight to the safaris where they have nice pictures, and you can say look I met a giraffe.

I wanted to meet an elephant or a giraffe where it could possibly kill me…. I also know that some people have done this before but they weren’t people of colour, they weren’t black people.

I wanted to, like I mentioned in

other articles, I wanted to walk with the Africans step by step, how are they surviving; at times, entire villages would run out of food because of the nearby wars happening and trucks can’t deliver goods.

And to my surprise, Africans are some of the most hospitable human beings I have ever met.

No matter where you go, if I trip over there, I would have five Africans asking me if I am okay.

They would hold my hand, they

would grab me and they would say we’ll make sure that you get wherever you need to go safely. This is African people.

Next week, our series on Mario’s African journey will continue with him explaining the uniqueness of his expedition as a black man in a predominantly black continent, and the takeaways he now has for surviving in the changing landscape of the world.

Stay tuned.

Flow continues with repair works TELECOMS company Flow is working hard to complete hurricane damage repair work and upgrades to its distribution network.

According to a press release from the company on Monday (April 16), many customers are already experiencing higher speeds and a more robust connection.

Country manager Delleriece Hall said: “We have accelerated the restoration work and upgrades and we are making great progress, as the restoration work nears completion.

“To date, we have significantly upgraded our distribution network in Providenciales making it possible for most customers to access Superfast Broadband and Flow TV.” She revealed that customers in Five Cays will have full access

by April 15.

“Optimisation work or the final fine-tuning process is ongoing and customers will experience an increase in speeds

Country manager Dellereice Hall said Flow is “making great progress”

on both mobile and fixed services.

“We are also excited to announce that customers in Grand Turk will soon experience the superfast and reliable speeds as we roll out Fibre to the Home (FTTH), the latest generation ultra-high speed broadband connection.”

Hall said the new distribution network will be robust and deliver much higher broadband speeds to

customers’ premises.

“To date, our mobile network has been fully restored around the Islands with 4G LTE coverage now available in South Caicos, Grand Turk, Salt Cay, Providenciales, and Kew, North Caicos.”

The company confirmed that restoration of fixed services is still ongoing in some areas, as it continues to resolve a number of faults and installation service orders reported after hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Though steadily improving, the process has faced some delays in the arrival of equipment needed for necessary repairs.

Flow teams “continue to work around the clock” to restore services as quickly as possible to the affected communities, the statement said.

Existing customers who are without broadband service can call 611 before, during or after store hours to report a fault, or can visit any Flow agent to sign up for new services.

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Groundbreaking ceremony for new tech wing at International School

Kevin Shalander of TCI Structures, Stuart Howard, director of Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited, Minister of Education Karen Malcolm and head teacher Katie Hicks

International School unveils new technological teaching model A NEW purpose built facility is being added to the International School in Leeward, Providenciales, to help advance the technology learning of students at the school.

The new facility has been commissioned and the ground was officially broken for the new facility on Wednesday (April 18).

At a small ceremony attended

by Minister of Education Karen Malcolm as well as students and teachers at the school, head teacher Katie Hinks spoke of the benefits the new facility and updated teaching model will add to the school’s already comprehensive curriculum.

“Many of our students will be entering professions which do not

yet exist, and so how do we make them ready for this?

“Core curriculum subjects are important but we need to teach our children how to learn. We need to ensure that creativity, logical thinking and problem solving are at the core of the programme which we plan for them,” Hinks said.

She added that to this end, children will all now be required to bring a laptop computer to school and will work on a learning platform called ‘Google for Education’ which all of the school’s teachers will be trained in.

She also stressed the school’s belief in core curriculum - such as maths and English - will continue to be taught daily.

With the new school model, Hinks said that children will make links in their learning through an integrated curriculum which will allow for learning to become more meaningful and more deeply embedded.

“While we will continue to use the British National Curriculum as a basis for study, we will adapt it our needs and we will incorporate elements from other educational systems to ensure that children are able to transition to grade 10 in the system of their choice.”

She added that in keeping with the school’s model of developing the whole individual, they will be planning international field trips in order to enhance the curriculum,

allowing students a chance to observe what they are studying as a reality.

The new facility and teaching model will target students in grades seven, eight and nine.

The building will be purpose built to facilitate the learning of students and set up with the application of technology in mind.

Students will be involved in some of the design processes and classrooms will be equipped with furniture designed for its flexibility allowing collaborative and individual learning.

“I am so excited about what we can offer here - a truly international education for our students, which will set them up for the

future which they are designed for,” the head teacher said.

Minister of Education Karen Malcolm delivered brief remarks congratulating the school for the new initiative “I know that you have been working hard here in the Turks and Caicos to ensure that the kids are provided with the best education possible.”

Stuart Howard, a trustee of the school and director of Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited, owners and operators of the school, was also in attendance to help break ground on the new wing.

TCI Structures is creating the design for the technology department of the school. (Delana Isles)

Premier says Gov’t is being fiscally ... late we saw the need to get started early on school projects in particular recognising that we would have to be in a position to note them, take them to contract stage before the end of the financial year on March 31, so that the works can begin ahead of already announced late budget passage.

“The leader of the opposition despite saying this as it relates to time, he together with other members of his side kept asking for more projects to be included.

“As explained and as known by them, the bill could only be brought when approval was received from the UK and that as it was the end of the year, much more could not be achieved under the procurement process which required six weeks for invitation to tenders and following approvals for business

cases.”

She noted that even after bids were received there was an evaluation stage that had to be undertaken.

Noting that the supplementary budget provided for $8 million in school repairs, which were covered, there was also $12 million for National Health Insurance and other critical projects that could not afford be deferred for another year.

She said that these priorities were set out ahead of the debate.

She added that the Ministry of Finance team did its best to move as quickly as it could with the budget preparations, with the information available to them at the time.

She said that at that time, she had stated that the financial outlook was different and that there was

no need at the time to draw down on reserves to fund reprioritised projects and to fund NHIB by a further $12 million.

“Therefore we are fully aware that the UK has and would support our running a deficit budget and spending our reserves.

“Additionally the UK has stated over and over its support of our borrowing and have made several inquiries in this regard.”

BORROWING ABILITIES “What I must say as a firm truth is that we are convinced that we would have to rely on our savings and loans to at the very least speed up reconstruction and possibly fund our own reconstruction.

“We have already retained CaricAid to prepare our recovery plan and hope to receive the

document by next month.”

This plan will identify the areas for funding in the medium to long term.

“I state clearly however that schools and critical government buildings at $10 million and $16 million respectively, remain priority for Government.

“We understand and are not ignoring the continued call for TCIG to assist the over 4,000 homeowners that need repairs or the approximate 400 who lost their homes altogether and who had no insurance coverage.

“What we find disingenuous is the call to use monies earmarked to repair schools to provide less than what is necessary to those found in this category.

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hurricane Ike came seven years later through EU funding.

“We also recall the help received from the UK then, whilst CRIF monies had to be used to help meet TCIG’s monthly obligations.”

She said that while the territory is in a much better position, the Government is taking the careful approach to borrow against its reserves as they are not certain of the UK’s assistance in any other way than in the provision of the guarantee, the just over $1 million, for prison works and radar repairs, upgrading and training which is its constitutional areas of responsibility relating to national security.

This may be made clearer following the submission of the recovery plan but not yet stated, the premier advised.

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Fence being built to stem free flow of phones into prison

BY DELANA ISLES MINISTER of Home Affairs, Vaden Williams has stated that the Government is currently working along with the United Kingdom to halt security breaches at Her Majesty’s Prison.

In statements to the press on Thursday (April 12), the minister addressed last week’s video at the penitentiary which was broadcast live on Facebook.

“Given the implications for the safety of officers, inmates and the public at large, the Ministry of Home Affairs takes seriously any and all security breaches that occur at Her Majesty’s Prison,” he said.

“While these occurrences are not uncommon even in the most sophisticated and well equipped prisons across the world, we are not content for them to happen here.”

He stated that prior to the incident, his ministry and the Governor’s Office engaged the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to assist with addressing this and other longstanding security and safety issues.

“These efforts have led to the provision of funding from the UK government to erect security lights and construct an internal perimeter fence which will serve as a second barrier to phones and contrabands entering the prison over the fence.

“This internal perimeter fence is an addition to the existing external fencing project that is funded entirely by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

“Coupled with this, more stringent screening of all persons entering has been implemented.”

Williams added that within the coming months, seven new prison officers will be hired to improve operational standards and efficiency and there are plans

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DDME urges public to prepare for hurricane season

BY OLIVIA ROSE

Minister of Home Affairs, Vaden Williams

to introduce cell phone detection and jamming equipment within the upcoming financial year.

“Finally, investigations into the video incident are still underway.

“Where it is determined that disciplinary actions are applicable, this will be done within the provisions outlined in the Public Service Ordinance,” the minister assured.

Shortly following the prisoners’ social media broadcast, Williams had come out in condemnation of it.

He stated: “As the minister of government with responsibilities for Her Majesty’s Prison, I am deeply concerned about a video that is circulating on social media and which has clearly been made by, and contains footage of, inmates of Her Majesty’s Prison.

“This is a very serious and disturbing situation and is undoubtedly a national security issue which has very serious implications.

“I can assure you that this matter is not being taken lightly and that I have order an immediate and full investigation into the matter tough and urgent measures will be enforced to address this matter immediately.”

WITH the Atlantic Hurricane Season imminent and forecasters predicting high levels of activity, local emergency management officials are urging the public to get organised.

Dr Virginia Clerveaux, Director of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME), has stressed the importance of making preparations early.

In an interview with PTV8 this week, she said that residents and businesses should have a disaster management plan.

“Every family, every business, every institution needs a disaster management plan and one that speaks to not just hurricanes but other hazards that the Turks and Caicos Islands is vulnerable to.”

She reminded residents of the crucial need to prepare survival kits that will ensure every member of the family has supplies for an extended period.

“Specifically looking at hurricanes you need to ensure that you have enough food supplies, you have enough water supplies for every member of your family, while the rule of thumb is that you should have enough food and water for three days.

“In light of recent events last year and a few years I would like to encourage the public to extend that rule to ensure that you have food and water, medical supplies and other resources that you may need to use for you and your family for at least one week.

“Ensure that you have batteries for your flashlights or solar operated flashlights, because we recognise that we can lose power for extended days and weeks after a major storm.”

Dr Clerveaux has consistently cautioned residents against the lax approach to preparing for disasters.

She said that when it comes to readiness, residents in the past did

Provo residents preparing for the 2017 hurricane season

not act with any sense of urgency, however given the recent catastrophic destruction by hurricanes Irma and Maria, the public is beginning to take preparedness measures more seriously.

The disaster management expert said preparing for an imminent storm requires an all hands on deck approach, where family members and employees are all made aware of their roles and responsibilities.

“For example, as simple as allowing your children to take pictures of your assets so that you can have this information for insurance claims, to ensuring that the children in your house fill up water bottles and containers.

“There’s a lot that different members of your team can do to assist you in preparing.

“If we’re talking about a business, every employee should have a role to play in ensuring that the organisation is better prepared for a hurricane.”

She said the DDME is available, ready and willing to help residents and businesses test their disaster risk management plans.

“The Department of Disaster

Management stands ready to come and join you in testing the plans.

“There’s no better way to really test your effectiveness than by asking someone from an outside institution to come and assess your readiness.

“This person will definitely bring in a little more objectivity and therefore will be able to help you further improve your plan in house.”

Dr Clerveaux recently stated that her department is continually improving preparedness and readiness by reviewing and updating emergency operation plans and ensuring all essential personnel are trained.

Significant focus is also placed on improving the ability to respond and recover from disasters.

Meteorologists at the Colorado State University issued a preliminary seasonal forecast on April 5 which forecast a slightly above-average season this year.

The university has named 14 storms, seven which are expected to become hurricanes and three are expected to be major hurricanes during this year’s season which lasts from June to November.

Workshop trains local healthcare staff on mental disorders

BY OLIVIA ROSE TCI healthcare professionals have taken part in an international programme to improve awareness and understanding of mental disorders.

The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme (MhGap) seeks to strengthen knowledge of mental, neurological and substance use disorders through surveillance, training and research.

From April 10 to 12, healthcare

practitioners from both the public and private sector attended a three day workshop at the Emily House complex in Providenciales.

Participants attended training modules in essential care and practice, depression, psychosis, child and adolescent disorders, and selfharm and suicide.

In a press release Dr Alicia Malcolm, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence, commended the programme.

She said it underscores that with

proper care, psychological assistance and medication, many more people can be treated for depression, schizophrenia, epilepsy, prevented from suicide and begin to lead normal lives even where resources are scarce.

“This training is a step towards integrating mental healthcare into general healthcare settings, especially primary healthcare.

“In addition, it will equip doctors and nurses with skills for the early detection and management of mental disorders.”

Participants of the MhGap workshop in Providenciales

Dr Malcolm also said that following the training workshop, participants will have access to supervisors who will continue to support and guide them, and a refresher course will also be

scheduled in six months to review, reinforce and upgrade participants’ existing knowledge and skills.

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PNP chairman asks who is telling the truth?

BY DELANA ISLES OVER the past week relations between Governor John Freeman and Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson publicly touched on shaky ground for the first time since the governor’s appointment in October 2016.

While it has taken almost two years for the new PDM Government to butt heads with the British appointee, the past administration led by Rufus Ewing was no stranger to conflict with British appointed officers in the territory.

Last Thursday, the governor upended public perception that the UK is somehow preventing the Government from spending its money to help the territory recover from the two devastating hurricanes and progress.

This led to opposition appointed member in the House of Assembly, Hon Royal Robinson questioning who is telling the truth and who is deceiving the territory.

In a lengthy statement to the media, Robinson called out the premier on what he perceives as her hoodwink of the electorate, which gifted her party with a landslide victory in December 2016.

“In the face of recent events it must now be crystal clear to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands generally but more specifically those PNP supporters that crossed the party lines during the 2016 elections, that they were rewarded a ‘six for a nine’.

“Prize, who lives in Blue Hills, would have seen through the fluff that was on showcase and realised that there was no substance to the ‘change’ that was on offer.

“But, as the saying goes, ‘hindsight is 20/20 vision’,” the

Opposition appointed member, Hon Royal Robinson

parliamentarian said.

Robinson noted that the governor in his recent meeting with the local press corps “clearly exposed the empress for having ‘no clothes’.”

Adding: “It is quite evident that the premier and her merry band of ministers do not possess the skill set to execute the various programmes necessary to promote let alone contribute to the growth and development of our country.”

He recalled that when he recently spoke in the House of Assembly on the various issues impacting the territory, the premier was quick in her responses to proclaim that the opposition is misleading the people.

“That might have been all well and good as part of her theatrics, however the people are now clearly seeing that the chickens coming home to roost.

“If ‘she is bad’ as the saying goes, let her backchat the governor on national radio, television or the printed press.”

Pointing to the governor’s statements that the UK has engaged the local Government on post hurricane recovery to be funded by the TCI, Robinson said that it is relatively transparent that the premier is not living up to her own billing.

“The governor in so many words said, I will not be the fall guy for her.

“He, like the rest of us are of the opinion that she needs to stop hiding behind the coattails of the British and chart the course she was mandated to execute.

“The blame game or deflecting is a disservice to country and people,” Robinson stated.

He said that it is a sin and a shame that many government schools are still in a high degree of disrepair nearly eight months after the hurricanes.

“Worse still, knowing that the premier had unfettered access to funds and she refused to direct that the requisite spending take place as the minister of finance is unforgivable.”

However, the member did warn that the territory should not be lulled into a false sense of security with the governor’s disclosure, as it is imperative to note that when it suits the British agenda they have no problem throwing a government or potential government under the proverbial bus.

“Do you recall the information dump that occurred mere days before the 2012 elections to put the PNP in as dark a light as possible? I do.

“The British have always had their own agenda and tend to see to its end.

“Needless to say, we as Turks and Caicos Islanders must come to that realisation and in the words of one of my friends: ‘Cut your own cloth.’”

Visiting clinical team supports people with special needs CHILDREN with special needs are being given extra information and support, thanks to a visit this month from an international volunteer organisation.

The One World Foundation was set up to assist governments, private agencies and people with special needs through the provision of clinical, special education, administrative and training services.

The Special Needs Unit welcomed the foundation’s clinical team comprised of volunteers from New York State, USA and Ontario, Canada on April 9.

The team includes a neuropsychologist specialising in assessing children with developmental delays, an

occupational therapist, a speech and language pathologist and a school psychologist consultant.

They planned to travel to three islands to evaluate children referred by their paediatricians, educators and parents because of developmental concerns.

These can include autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, developmental coordination disorder, speech and language disorder, learning disorder or others.

During their visit, they have been discussing interventions with families and identifying immediate and long term treatment needs are part of the consultation process.

Since November 2014, 139

children have been assessed in the TCI. The impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria resulted in the second visit for last year being cancelled thus resulting in a back log.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services, rehabilitative services such as an occupational therapist along with a speech and language pathologist will soon be a reality in the TCI. The ministry is “committed to developing sustainable programmes for people with Special Needs in Turks and Caicos Islands”.

The visit ended on Friday (April 20).

Minister of Education Hon Karen Malcom inspects work at Enid Capron Primary School

Restoration of schools across the TCI is underway

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE RESTORATION of several schools across the Turks and Caicos Islands is progressing well with repairs on phase three of Long Bay High School expected to be complete

by July.

A representative from the Ministry of Education told the Weekly News on Tuesday (April 17) that following the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria in September last year 95 percent of the schools throughout the Islands were affected.

This led the Government to rebuild stronger, more resilient schools while improving the standard of school buildings so that students can learn in high quality classrooms and teachers can have access to the best facilities.

The move is a vital part of the Government’s long-term plan for education, the spokesperson said.

A supplementary budget of $8 million was approved for repair works to Iris Stubbs Primary School and Marjorie Basden High School and is expected to begin shortly.

“The new block of the Eliza Simons Primary School will be completed in July 2018.

“The Government, in its commitment to rebuilding schools, has budgeted in this fiscal year 2018/2019 funds for the repairs of our public schools.

“These schools include Mary Robinson Primary, Enid Capron Primary (phase two), Ianthe Pratt Primary, C Hubert James Primary, Adelaide Oemler Primary, Oseta Jolly Primary and Clement Howell High School.”

A press release from the ministry said works are ongoing to improve working and learning conditions at Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex for the teachers and students.

Although repair work at Clement Howell High School began before the storms, the school sustained extensive damage.

Work is expected to continue once the budget is passed in the House of Assembly.

“Works at Enid Capron computer classroom block are ongoing and projected to be completed in May 2018,” the statement said.

The ministry commended all principals, teachers, parents and everyone who has been instrumental in helping the school term to continue despite the challenges that exist throughout the Islands.

“Your resilience and unwavering support cannot go un-noted.

“The school is perceived by children as a psychologically and emotionally safe space and our focus right now is to make sure that our kids are secured and that our teachers are in a comfortable and safe environment,” the ministry stated.

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are highly prevalent and burdensome globally and the gap between what is urgently needed and what is available to reduce the burden is still very wide.

“WHO recognises the need for action to reduce the burden, and to enhance the capacity of Member States to respond to this challenge.

“Successful scaling up is the joint responsibility of

governments, health professionals, civil society, communities, and families, with support from the international community.”

The essence of MhGAP is building partnerships for collective action.

The seminar was facilitated by Dr Claudina Cayetano, mental health regional advisor from PAHO, and Dr Diana Dizon, psychiatrist for Zone II. It was sponsored by the Pan American Health Organisation.

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Resort preps South Caicos for regatta THE QUEEN’S Parade Grounds in South Caicos are being prepared for the island’s annual regatta, due to take place in May. Over the past week Sailrock resort has mobilised equipment and crew from its construction group to lead clean-up efforts at Cockburn Harbour front.

Much of the area was damaged by last year’s hurricanes, while the Queens Parade Grounds were littered with debris from the storms.

According to a press release on Thursday (April 19), the works will ensure that the South Caicos Regatta can take place as planned.

Company executive director Matt Bywater said: “Sailrock embraces the culture and heritage associated with South Caicos and will continue to be an active and engaged member of this community.

“We are committed to playing a leading part in ensuring that the rich historical context of South Caicos

Beaches employees at the clean-up event this April

Beaches employees collect litter in Lower Bight RESORT employees led an early morning clean-up of the Lower Bight this month, collecting and disposing of 85 bags of rubbish.

The workers from Beaches Turks and Caicos Resorts Villages and Spa took part in the ‘Get Involved’ campaign in recognition of World Earth Day, celebrated internationally on April 22.

In a press release on April 8 Shuntal Gibson, the resort’s environment coordinator, said it was an exciting beautification project for the volunteers.

She added: “We enjoy our part in being a good corporate citizen and hosting these clean-ups, but educating the community on the importance of the clean environment and disposing of their trash responsibly will benefit us all.

“Education is the key to preserving our beautiful by nature environment.”

The enthusiastic litter pickers started their clean-up at the entrance of Ianthe Pratt Primary School and Beaches roundabout.

They travelled towards the resort’s main gate, along Lower Bight Road and Princess Drive.

Trash was collected from the shoulders, roadsides and homes located directly on the Lower Bight Road.

“This is our first clean-up for the year and our first since the hurricanes,” Gibson said.

“Our group of volunteers worked tirelessly and removed several bags of trash and debris thrown along the entire route.”

Immediately after the clean-up the bags of rubbish were secured and collected from the roadsides.

“We are excited to announce that we have collected over 1,275 pounds of garbage, which is about 85 bags.”

Beaches is hosting several other Earth Day activities including a detailed tour of the resort’s recycling plant, treatment plant and pool heat recovery system.

The resort will also be hosting a tree planting reforestation initiative with the TCI National Trust at the Cheshire Hall Plantation.

Students across the Islands will also receive reusable water bottles courtesy of the resort’s philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation, to help to reduce the use of disposable plastic bottles.

Earth Day was founded on the premise that all people, regardless of race, gender, income or geography, have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment.

The Earth Day Network has a global reach with a network of more than 17,000 partners and organizations in 174 countries.

continues to be celebrated.”

The South Caicos Regatta is a celebration of the landing of Queen Elizabeth to the island back in 1966.

Over the years, the event has expanded to a four-day weekend of entertainment including a sailing regatta, maypole competition, beauty pageant, kids fun zone, junkanoo, donkey races, live entertainment and more.

It is a source of great local community pride and is a cornerstone of the annual event calendar for the South Caicos community.

Sailrock has taken an active involvement in past years’ events, including last year’s regatta, which celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Staff and equipment from Sailrock cleaned up the grounds, painted many of the surrounding walls and buildings and brought in a kid’s fun

Sailrock resort mobilised equipment from its construction group to lead clean-up efforts

Much of Cockburn Harbour front was damaged by last year’s hurricanes

zone with bouncy castles, popcorn and cotton candy machines.

The Sailrock team also assisted

with the sailing activities and donated 50th anniversary t-shirts for distribution.

CNN Hero in TCI to promote swimming for kids WANDA Butts lost her 16-yearold son Josh to drowning several years ago and has since become an advocate for teaching young children how to swim.

Josh drowned while rafting on a lake with friends as he did not know how to swim and he was not wearing a life jacket.

“I couldn’t believe it, I didn’t want to believe it, that just like that my son had drowned and he was gone,” Butts told CNN in 2012, recalling the 2006 tragedy.

Butts had worried about her son’s safety when it came to street violence or driving, and she said she had always warned him of those dangers. But water accidents never crossed her mind.

“It did not occur to me that my son would drown because he didn’t know water safety. Josh was never taught the basic life skill of learning how to swim,” she said.

As Butts tried to make sense of her son’s tragedy, she realised she had passed her own inexperience on to her son.

Her father had witnessed a drowning when he was young and instilled in her, a fear of water.

“So as a child, I never went around water,” said Butts, 58. “I never went swimming. I didn’t know anything about water or life jackets and water safety.”

Because of this fear, Butts raised Josh without any exposure to water.

But today, she is determined to prevent other mothers from doing the same.

In 2007, she started the Josh Project, a non-profit that provides

Wanda Butts is visiting the TCI to talk about overcoming tragedy

low-cost swimming lessons for children in Toledo, Ohio.

In 2012, Butts was named one of CNN Heroes, which is a television special created by CNN to honour people who make extraordinary contributions to humanitarian aid and make a difference in their communities.

This weekend, under the kind patronage of Swim and Surf TCI, Butts will share her experience and knowledge with the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On Wednesday (April 18), Sandra Shaw of Swim and Surf TCI spoke to Weekly News about the event.

“Our event is not a fundraiser for Swim and Surf TCI, we have invited Wanda to Providenciales to share her story, her strength at overcoming personal tragedy and the programmes she has in place for children in the USA. “Wanda is an amazing strong woman and will be accompanied by her daughter Tankeeya, who is very involved with the Josh Project.”

Shaw said the Josh Project is Wanda’s legacy to her son.

Swim and Surf TCI met Wanda Butts and watched her presentation at the US Swim Schools Association conference in Orlando, October 2017, Shaw said.

“We are truly inspired by everything that she does and how passionate she is about her work with getting children and adults water safe.

“We have the same vision and are on a mission here in TCI to make swimming affordable and accessible for the community.

“The biggest hurdles for most families in TCI is the financial cost to provide their children with this basic life skill.”

To date, the Josh Project has helped thousands of children learn how to swim.

“All children are at risk of drowning but the majority of the children that the Josh Project serves are minority children who we have found are more at risk,” Butts told CNN.

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Bahamas seeks US assistance in dealing with its illegal migration problem THE Bahamas is seeking assistance from the United States of America in stemming the tide of illegal migration into the island.

That was among issues further discussed in a meeting between The Bahamas’ Prime Minister, Dr Hubert Minnis and US Vice President Mike Pence on the margins of the Eighth Summit of the Americas held in Lima, Peru, last weekend.

“I had a one-on-one meeting with Vice-President Pence. We are more concerned about the problems we face with illegal migration and I pointed out that we need assistance in this matter,” Dr Minnis said, adding that he was very satisfied with the response from Pence who also acknowledged that he recognized the issues facing The Bahamas.

The Bahamas is “not looking for money, per se,” the Prime Minister said, but seeking assistance in improving its technology, skills, and its access to more supplies and equipment.

The Prime Minister said The

The Bahamas’ Prime Minister, Dr Hubert Minnis and US Vice President Mike Pence had discussions on the issue.

Bahamas has also had this discussion with President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti, whom he said is aware of the problem and is willing to work with the government.

“They would allow us to take a

ship ride into their waters so as to deal with this issue. But it would also help us with the problems we face with illegal fishing. Once our technology and manpower resources increase then we can deal not only with the migratory problem but also illegal fishing,” Dr Minnis said.

He said he also asked for assistance in dealing with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s blacklisting of The Bahamas as a “tax haven.”

“We are a transparent nation. We do all to stem corruption. We do all to ensure transparency, honesty and good governance…and if they think we are off track, let us know so that we can correct that problem and maintain world standards.

“But I pointed out that I don’t think it is fair to us or other small nations, because every time the bar is moved it affects us. So at least fix it for everybody so that we can have fairness,” the Prime Minister said.

(Caribbean360)

Jamaica PM accepts UK PM’s apology over Caribbean migrants A SENSE of “relief” descended on the Caribbean community in Britain this week when British Prime Minister Theresa May apologised to Caribbean leaders over the treatment of members of the socalled “Windrush Generation,” who have been threatened with deportation after decades of living in the United Kingdom in what was a significant about turn on a decision by the British government to deport descendants of members of the Windrush Generation who are deemed illegal immigrants.

The move by the British Government created a firestorm in Britain as Commonwealth leaders gathered in London, which prompted the meeting with Caribbean leaders.

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, in London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, did not attend the meeting, although T&T nationals were part of the Windrush Generation.

This country was represented

by Foreign Affairs Minister Dennis Moses.

During the meeting at Downing Street, May told Caribbean leaders, “I want to dispel any impression that my Government is in some sense clamping down on Commonwealth citizens, particularly those from the Caribbean.

“I take this issue very seriously.

The Home Secretary apologised in the House of Commons n Tuesday for any anxiety caused. And I want to

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) and other Caribbean representatives during the meeting. (VOA photo)

apologise to you today, because we are genuinely sorry for any anxiety that has been caused,” May said.

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who had a bilateral meeting with May before the wider discussion with Caribbean leaders and whose country has the highest number of Windrush immigrants, said he accepted May’s apology. He said, “It is a concerning matter but we take note that the Government has given a commitment that justice is going to be done and is in the process of being done.”

Trinidadian Ancil Wong told the T&T Guardian from London that the apology was a “relief” to those threatened with deportation over the next few days.

He said there had been a “sense of betrayal,” among Trinidadians and other Caribbean nationals by the initial decision to deport, as it was felt that 70 years after the first Windrush immigrants arrived in Britain “nothing has happened and nothing has been done for all the years, although Britain was aware of the situation.”

The Windrush Generation was invited to Britain to plug labour shortfalls after World War two, between 1948 and 1971. The name has its genesis in the ship HMT Empire Windrush, which brought the immigrants from Caribbean and African countries under a rule allowing freedom of movement within the Commonwealth.

Although Haiti has improved, it has not reached the level where the US should have ended the protection status for tens of thousands of Haitian immigrants according to new information.

DHS decision to end Haitian immigrant protections questioned NEWLY released internal documents are raising questions about the Trump administration’s decision to end protections for tens of thousands of Haitian immigrants -- and whether the argument that the protections were no longer merited was valid.

Under President Donald Trump, the Department of Homeland Security has been aggressive in ending a number of temporary protected status designations that have been on the books, in some cases, for decades.

Roughly 300,000 people who have lived in the US with legal permission, most of whom have been here for upward of 15-20 years, could have their status pulled in the coming months as the protections expire. In the case of Haiti, nearly 60,000 immigrants are set to see their status expire next year.

The justification from the administration for ending the protections has been that by law, when the conditions from the original disaster that triggered the protections have improved, they must expire.

DHS has been clear that it does not believe it can look at the totality of conditions in the country to factor in its decision making.

But the documents released Tuesday as part of a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit raise questions about whether DHS was accurately interpreting information in drawing those conclusions.

The documents suggest DHS contradicted its own staff assessment of Haiti when it opted to end TPS for the country, which was put in place after the devastating 2010 earthquake. The documents also include email correspondence showing Haiti’s deep concern about ending TPS for the country.

While many of the documents are redacted, the release includes a report prepared by staff about the conditions in Haiti, which was included as part of a recommendation by the director of US Citizenship and Immigration

Services.

Director L. Francis Cissna wrote in several instances that conditions in Haiti have improved enough from the 2010 earthquake to lift TPS. But the attached report in many cases paints a much more dire picture than the data points Cissna highlighted.

Both documents were sent to thenacting Secretary Elaine Duke and resulted in her decision to end the programme with an 18-month winddown period.

In one example, the staff report stated: “Many of the conditions prompting the original January 2010 TPS designation persist, and the country remains vulnerable to external shocks and internal fragility.”

The report closed with the conclusion that given a number of conditions -- including economic difficulties, a cholera epidemic, a housing crisis and food insecurity -- recovery has been severely hampered: “Due to the conditions outlined in this report, Haiti’s recovery from the 2010 earthquake could be characterized as falling into what one non-governmental organization recently described as ‘the country’s tragic pattern of ‘one step forward, two steps back.’ ‘” Cissna, though, wrote to the secretary: “Haiti has made significant progress in recovering from the 2010 earthquake, and no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation.”

The report did note that much of the recovery was exacerbated by Hurricane Matthew in 2016, which DHS maintains is not relevant to the earthquake and cannot be factored in.

DHS has made similar decisions about protections for hundreds of thousands of Central Americans, despite the Bush and Obama administrations both extending the renewable TPS designations in most cases.

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Commonwealth meeting: Queen hopes Prince Charles will succeed her Cameron resigned the day after the Brexit referendum, June 24, 2016.

Cameron says he doesn’t regret the Brexit referendum FORMER British Prime Minister David Cameron says he doesn’t regret calling a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union -- but wishes the result had gone the other way.

“I made a promise to the British people -- I kept that promise,” he told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in his first major broadcast interview since resigning in 2016, to mark the release of a report on development in fragile states by a committee he co-chairs.

Cameron’s fateful decision to call the referendum led to his political downfall and left his successor, Theresa May, with a diplomatic tangle that has plagued her shaky government. Brexit negotiations have been fraught, and key sticking points remain outstanding less than a year before Britain is due formally to leave the EU. Cameron, who campaigned to stay in the EU, continues to believe the outcome of the vote was a

mistake. “I think we’ve taken the wrong course,” he said.

But the former prime minister said that, after more than two decades of EU membership during which the bloc had acquired greater powers in successive treaties, a referendum was the right thing to do. “I don’t think you can belong to these organizations and see their powers grow and treaty after treaty and power after power going from Westminster to Brussels and never asking the people whether they’re happy governed in that way.”

Like his successor, Cameron faced a decision on whether to retaliate against the use of chemical weapons in Syria. He asked the UK Parliament to back his plans for air strikes in 2013, but lost the vote and was forced to withdraw a plan to allow UK fighter jets to bomb targets in Syria. This time, May did not seek prior parliamentary approval to join the US in striking at the Syrian regime.

UK government loses key Brexit vote THE UK Government has lost a key Brexit vote, with the upper House of Parliament backing calls to remain in the EU customs union after Brexit.

The House of Lords voted 348 to 225 to amend the government’s EU Withdrawal Bill, which will now return to the House of Commons where the defeat is likely to spur renewed opposition.

The amendment requires the government to report to Parliament

by October 31 on what steps it has taken to remain in the customs union, which allows goods to flow freely across the European Union.

The government opposed the amendment. Prime Minister May had previously said Britain will not remain in the customs union after Brexit takes effect.

The House of Lords is now considering other amendments to the proposed legislation.

The customs union enables the 28 EU member states, and other countries such as Turkey that have signed up to its rules, to function as a single trading area.

In practice, it means that cars

Theresa May has said Britain will not remain in the customs union after Brexit.

made in France can be sent to Italy without facing tariffs or a customs check at the border. Goods made outside the union are allowed to circulate freely once they’ve gained initial entry.

However, membership prevents a country from negotiating its own bilateral trade deals with other nations.

The Queen has appealed to Commonwealth leaders to appoint her son, Prince Charles, to succeed her as their head.

She said it was her “sincere wish” that Prince Charles takes over “one day”, as she opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London.

The role is not hereditary and will not pass automatically to the Prince of Wales on the Queen’s death.

The 53 leaders, gathered at Buckingham Palace, were to make a decision on the succession on Friday, No 10 has said.

Addressing the gathering of dignitaries, royals and the prime minister, the Queen said it was a “pleasure, this time, to welcome you to my home” for the biennial meeting.

She said it remained a “great pleasure and honour to serve you” and to observe “with pride and satisfaction that this is a flourishing network”.

She added: “It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations, and will decide that one day the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949.”

Issues under discussion at the two-day summit also include ocean conservation, cyber security, and

Prince Charles also addressed leaders at the opening ceremony.

trade between the countries.

Singer Emeli Sande began proceedings with a rendition of the National Anthem in the palace’s ballroom.

Prime Minister Theresa May told the leaders the summit would “take on some of the 21st Century’s biggest questions”.

Speaking in the ballroom, which was decorated with flags of the 53 nations, Mrs May said: “There have been difficulties, successes, controversies, but I believe wholeheartedly in the good that the Commonwealth can do.”

The ceremony is being attended by 46 Commonwealth heads of government, out of the 53 member states, with the

remaining attendees being foreign ministers.

Earlier, Prince Charles told attendees the modern Commonwealth had a “vital role to play”, adding: “I pray that this [meeting] will not only revitalise the bonds between our countries, but will also give the Commonwealth a renewed relevance to all its citizens.”

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and Prince William were among the other royals in attendance.

The Commonwealth represents about 2.4bn people, but critics say the organisation is so disparate that it struggles to know what it is for, says BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond.

Cuba nominates Castro replacement Miguel Díaz-Canel CUBA’S parliament has picked Raúl Castro’s right-hand man, Miguel Díaz-Canel, as the sole candidate to succeed him, ending the family’s long rule.

Mr Castro took over as president from his ailing brother Fidel in 2006.

An improvement in relations with the US which began under Barack Obama has been partially reversed since Donald Trump entered the White House.

Mr Castro is expected to remain a powerful influence in the communist state even after he steps down.

The National Assembly has voted on the nomination but the result will not be announced until Thursday, when he is expected to formally pass the presidency to Mr Díaz-Canel.

However, he will stay on as head of the Communist Party until its next congress in 2021.

The next Cuban leader will inherit a country in economic stagnation and with a young population impatient for change, BBC Cuba correspondent Will Grant reports.

There is also the complex task of leading without the same revolutionary past embodied by Raúl and Fidel, who died in retirement

Raúl Castro (L) will remain in the background as Miguel Díaz-Canel (R) takes over.

aged 90 in November 2016.

He may have had a relatively low profile when he was first appointed vice-president of Cuba’s Council of State in 2013 but he has since become Mr Castro’s key ally.

For the past five years, he has been groomed for the presidency and the handover of power. But even before being named first vice-president, the 57-year-old had already had a long political career.

He was born in April 1960, little

over a year after Fidel Castro was first sworn in as prime minister.

He studied electrical engineering and began his political career in his early 20s as a member of the Young Communist League in Santa Clara.

While teaching engineering at the local university, he worked his way up the ranks of the Young Communist League, becoming its second secretary at the age of 33.

Raúl Castro has praised his “ideological firmness”. (BBC)

22 CLASSIFIEDS ALL STARS BAR AND RESTAURANT

DOWNTOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

KITCHEN HELPER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

MONDAY- FRIDAY

CONTACT: 344-0775

PREFERENCE FOR BELONGERS 11908

BLU CONSULTANCY LTD SOUTHERN SHORES BUILDING NUMBER 1 LOOKING FOR A

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT

annual salary 60k thanks

• Must have experience in Filing, bookkeeping • Must have experience in Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel ETC) • Must be fluent in English and have a solid understanding of Business Etiquette • Must be able to work flexible hours

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TRAINER 11916

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BODY REPAIR MECHANIC APPLICANT MUST: • Examine damaged vehicles and estimate needed repairs • Have knowledge and qualifications to repair & paint automotive bodies back to pre-damaged condition /manufacturer’s standard, using the appropriate repair techniques and tools (must have basic tools of trade; e.g. paint guns, sanders, etc.)

• Be able to refinish parts by mixing paints, match colors, apply primer & finishing coats; use chassis liner jig safely to perform chassis re-alignment;

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• Have knowledge of mechanical accident processes; e.g.: suspension drive shaft, steering & tracking; trim & lock, replacing glass and windscreens • Demonstrate sound knowledge of welding TIG/MIG, gas welding & brazing, and safety procedures during welding process • Present last four (4) years of work experience & two reference letters from past employers This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

Contact Mac Motors Ltd on: Phone: 649-339-3841 email: service@macmotorstci.com

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SOUTH DOCK ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

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CONTACT: 344-7416 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11891

MAC MOTORS LTD. Is seeking one

REQUIRED AT EVA CARE

DOMESTIC WORKER

Starting Wage: $6.25/ hour. This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

CONTACT 339-3841

11895

DOMESTIC WORKER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 242-3983

JUBA SOUND IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BAKER BABYSITTER SALARY: $ 150 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 231-6250

CONTACT: 343-6168

M&L TIRE SHOP AND SERVICES

LYNDELL GARLAND

11907

2 HELPERS 1 LABOURER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 242-7796

Main duties will be domestic duties. Must be able to speak English, Salary starts at $6.50 per hour. Will have to work 6 days a week.

Interested persons should send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034

LABOURER

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per week

MARIE THERESE WALKIN

MALCOLM’S WIRING SERVICES

11889

IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

11909

IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BABYSITTER TECHNICIAN

APPLICANT MUST BE HONEST RELIABLE AND HARD WORKING. SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

MAURICE HANCHELL

1 LABOURER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 341-2035

MEDGINE SEJOUR SEEKS

11917

THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

CONTACT: 341-5567

Only applicants selected will be contacted. 11896

11915

LUIS ALFEDO FREITES

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11900

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from a recognized University and at least 3 years post qualification experience • Must be available to work part time hours between 8am to 8pm daily, plus weekends, holidays and overnight to meet the needs of the clinic • Must be eligible for registration with the local Health Practitioners Board • Must have experience in operating theatres assisting with gynecology cases • Must be willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the clinic • Must be highly computer literate • Must have experience with medical billing software, QuickBooks and AdvantaChart • Salary commensurate with experience

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

REGISTERED NURSE

LIZ’S BAKERY AND FOOD

LABOURER

MARLENE MORRIS

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PLEASE SEND CV TO DR-GRAY@LIVE.COM OR FAX TO 941-2386 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

JOVAR CONSTRUCTION

11911

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE

CONTACT: 232-6179 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11900

MATTHEW AND DOREEN STUBBS CHALK SOUND IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

STORE HELPER SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

LABOURER

CONTACT: 242-9097

CONTACT: 331-3184

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11913

SALARY: $12 PER HOUR

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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PATRICK HARVEY BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

DOMESTIC WORKER

SAM’S SHOP

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

TECHNICIAN

SIDOUANE LAURENT BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 247-0097

CONTACT: 342-2511

CONTACT: 341-1539

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11912

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11918

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11861

TROPICAL DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (TROPICAL DMC) is in need of a

HANDYMAN

SWANN CUTS HAIR STUDIO AND DAY SPA

LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

Anyone wishing to make representation (s) may do so in wring to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of Publication of this Notice.

Notice dated: April 8th, 2018

DOMESTIC WORKER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 345-7347

SALARY: $200 PER WEEK

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 343-8282

CONTACT: 2447033 OR 343-0355

11904

11755

JOB VACANCY Reporting Officer: Financial Controller Salary Grade: 3 Supervises: N/A Location: Providenciales Port

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Financial Controller, is responsible for the compliance, operations and calculations of revenues due to the Authority whilst safeguarding our ports technical systems, keeping them operable at all times.

REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency in basic word processing, spreadsheets and database programs are required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• • • • •

Must possess a High School Diploma with passes in English and Math; or higher Ideally have attended a UK approved PFSO training course; Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures; Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications; Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

11865

NOTICE A Planning Application, registered as PR 13114 by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Department of Engineering and Maintenance Services, has been submitted to the department of Planning for consideration of an apartment complex, at Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hills. The proposed development include Concrete works, Asphalt Works and Landscape Works.

DOMESTIC WORKIER

TURTLE COVE IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

PORT FACILITY COMPLIANCE OFFICER

1) Carrying of all supplies to and from event locations 2) Setting up beach arches, canopy’s, and all structures 3) Stringing lights on the beach and at wedding restaurant locations.

4) Washing of company vehicles.

5) Set up and tear down at all events in which Tropical DMC has provided the services for. Raking the beach, carrying equipment, digging holes for beach arches, climbing ladders, hanging lighting, carrying large boxes etc. You will need to be in physical shape to do this part of the job as it is extremely labor intensive.

6) Cleaning of storage units once per week.

7) Assisting with cabling for all electronic work we do with sound systems and speakers.

The pay rate for this position is $7.00 per hour and is approximately 20 hours per week.

Please email your resume to:

REGULATION 7 OF THE PHSYICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990

TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY

AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

MASSEUSE

The applicant would have the following skills

TERESA BRUNNER TBRUNNER@TROPICALDMC.COM OR CALL 649-231-4161

TECNOFONE

• Applies the requirements of the international Port Safety (ISPS) Code and the Marine Operations Plan; • Officer must be versed in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code (IMDG), for the necessary containment and transportation of any hazardous materials; • Files and maintains records of pre-arrival notifications; • Receives and scrutinizes all manifests; • Compares bills of lading against manifest; • Maintains copies of all bills on file; • Performs book reconciliation with Customs; • Contacts shipping agents regarding bill payments and make follow-up with ; • Resolves all bill queries with importers; • Calculates berthing, cargo and security fees due to the Authority (invoice calculation form); • Prepares and maintains statistics of cargo landed for Providenciales; • Answers customers questions, and provide information on procedures or policies; • Ensures prescribed measures are taken to secure the assets of the Authority when leaving work area and at the close of business; • Adhere to Hurricane Preparedness Plan; • Any other related duties as may be required by management.

The foregoing represents a definition of the main functions and requirements for this position but are not an exhaustive list of duties. The Ports Authority reserves the right to make amendments from time to time in accordance with needs of the organization.

RESUMES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO

Deleria Simms Human Resource Manager Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands email: dsimms@portstci.com Or hand delivered to the Ports Authority Office South Dock, Providenciales No later than May 4th 2018 11914

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WINSTON QUELCH GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-9767

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11920

WARDS CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING FACES AND FINGERS COSMETOLOGIST $6.50 PER HOUR COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION CARPENTERS $8-10 PER HOUR MASON $8.00 PER HOUR EVERET DOUGLAS WARRICAN BABYSITTER $150 PER WEEK PJ’S BARBER SHOP COSMETOLOGIST $200 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 345-7212 THESE POSITIONS ARE HELD

BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

11890

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION Is seeking to employ a

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.

PROJECT DIRECTOR Salary: Commensurate with experience

CONTACT: 431-1239

P.O. Box 205 Email: info@olympic.tc This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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.

11923

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS 1) CLAUDE CONSTRUCTION (Labourer $6.50 per hour) 2) EMMANUEL BELIZAIRE (Labourer $6.50 per hour) 3) TAYLOR’S VARIETY STORE (Labourer $6.50 per hour) 4) R&C VARIETY STORE (Labourer $6.50 per hour)

(Labourer $6.50 per hour)

(Domestic worker $6.25 per hour)

8) SAMANTHA CHARLES (Domestic worker $6.25 per hour)

16) JACQUELIN REMY (Domestic Worker $6.25 per hour)

9) MICHELLE’S CONSTRUCTION (Houseman $6.50 per hour)

17) PAPS AIR CONDITIONER & REFRIGERATOR (Technician $10 per hour)

10) BLAZE CONTRACTING (Labourer $ 10 per hour)

5) STEN CLARKE (Labourer$6.50 per hour)

11) SUNNY FOOD (Butcher $7.25 per hour)

6) FISH HUT (Handyman $6.50 per hour)

12) MERLINE VARIETY STORE (mason $10 per hour)

7) ARNOLD GARDINER

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11925

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19) DSLG VARIETY STORE (Store Attendant $9 per hour) 20) BLAZE CONTRACTING (Painter $10 per hour)

11918

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING A QUALIFIED APPLICANT TO FILL THE POSITION OF

STEVEDORE

REQUIREMENT:

STEVEDORING WORK AT THE PORT OF PROVIDENCIALES AND/OR THE PORT OF GRAND TURK:

• Tie-up and release of ship shore lines.

• Discharging of containers from ship.

• Back loading of empty containers.

BELONGERS ONLY NEED TO APPLY, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY APPLY VIA EMAIL TO: ISLANDPHARMACY@TCIWAY.TC. ADDRESSED TO THE ATTENTION OF BUSINESS MANAGER, MRS. MELANIE DELANCY

18) ELIE’S LANDSCAPING (Painter $10 per hour)

EMAIL: TCIPROBUSINESS@GMAIL.COM | BELONGERS PREFERRED

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Stevedoring work.

• Must be in good health to meet the demands of physically challenging work.

• Must be available for emergency calls and be able to work at nights and weekends.

• Must be Crane Inspection and Certification Bureau certified (CICB) in Basic Safety and Riggings • Must be able to speak fluent English language

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• Discharging cement/blocks from ships.

• Discharging of bulk aggregate and sand from ships.

• Assist in Loading of full container loads (FCL) onto trucks.

• Stocking palletized cargo.

• Stocking empty units/containers.

• Disposal of garbage and debris from ships and port facilities.

• Assist with the maintenance and cleaning Equipment.

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING A QUALIFIED APPLICANT TO FILL THE POSITION OF A

MECHANIC

REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 15 years experience in mechanical equipment.

• Must be in good health to meet the demands of physically challenging work • Must be available for emergency maintenance calls at nights and weekends.

• Must submit a clean driver’s license • Minimum of high school passes in English and Mathematics or any other technical subject (Preference given to certification in plumbing) • Must be able to Order and Receive Parts from oversees • Must be able to speak fluent English language

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:

• Discharge and Backload all vessels • Mooring and Unmooring of all vessels • Carry out all other duties as directed by the Supervisor

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AS IT RELATES TO STEVEDORING WORK AT THE PORT OF PROVIDENCIALES AND/OR THE PORT OF GRAND TURK:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance plan for Stevedoring equipment recommendation.

• Ensure equipment are in good repair and available to support operation needs and

Salary Range: US$10.00 per hour

All applications must be submitted by March 15th, 2015.

Human Resources Manager Provo Stevedoring Ltd. P.O. Box , South Dock, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Fax: (649) 946-4828 Email: cagreene@provostevedoring.com

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requirement and coordinate with terminal manger as needed.

• Assist with the training of equipment operators on proper use of equipment and pre/post operation maintenance checklist.

• Assist with the safe keeping of equipment including working with operations managers on equipment key assignment.

• Liaise with the vendors on the procurement of parts and services required to keep equipment in good repair.

• Maintain equipment usage log.

• Maintain inventory of spare parts.

• Custodian for all equipment maintenance records and ensures that records are maintained consistent in a manner approved by management.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:

• Repair and maintain fixtures, replacing or mending broken machinery • Attend Emergency call out after hours when necessary • Carry out all other duties as directed by the Supervisor Salary Range: US$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

All applications must be submitted by February 15th, 2015.

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER PROVO STEVEDORING LTD. P.O. BOX 921, SOUTH DOCK, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FAX: (649) 946-4828. EMAIL: CAGREENE@PROVOSTEVEDORING.COM 11894

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Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

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WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

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Call: 231-3788

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MASON

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MECHANIC $8-35 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25-8 per hour

LABOURERS

$6.25-$10 per hour Held by work permit holders CONTACT: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

11901

WARDS CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING

FACES AND FINGERS COSMETOLOGIST $6.50 PER HOUR COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION CARPENTERS $8-10 PER HOUR MASON $8.00 PER HOUR EVERET DOUGLAS WARRICAN BABYSITTER $150 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 345-7212

THESE POSITIONS ARE HELD

BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

11890

DAMARA LAVILETTE FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

CLASSIFIEDS 31

GET LEGAL HELP ON YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM CALL OR EMAIL US AT

duncansonlaw@gmail.com duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com 649-941-4444/ 649-245-1314/649-348-5744 DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS 16121

DELIVERY BOY

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.

Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com KIRKLEY PARKER GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LENFORD A SINGH

IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACTING ON BEHALF OF DANIEL DUMEL WHO IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 348-9923

CONTACT: 246-2661

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 332-2240

CONTACT: 241-5922

11867

11884

LABOURER THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11875

LABOURER THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11893

TWA MARCELIN WOLF 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

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Applications are invited from highly motivated, qualified individuals with excellent client relationship skills and with a minimum 15 years’ experience as a Solicitor. Applicants must have extensive real estate, property development, mortgage financing, company law, trust and estate experience together with Canadian tax law due to significant Canadian clientele. Applicants must also be members in good standing of the Turks and Caicos Bar or eligible for admission. Position currently held by work permit holder.

Base annual salary will be between USD$60,000 and USD$70,000.

Please forward applications with resume including details of qualifications to: TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF, Chancery Court, 1276 Leeward Highway, P.O. Box 209, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Phone: 649-946-4261; Fax: 649-9464410. Turks & Caicos Islanders are invited to send copies of their applications to the Labour Board.

32 CLASSIFIEDS

April 21-27, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Land Ordinance, Temple Mortgage Fund Ltd., The Temple Financial Centre, Providenciales HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will cause to be sold by public auction the following properties:

PARCEL NO. 60602/84, NORWAY & FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES

This property comprises 0.71 acre and is strategically located of the main Airport Road. The development consists of a three-storey building containing 32 rooms, an administration office and reception area. Additionally, the property contains two separate single storey commercial buildings, which includes a small restaurant building.

Registered Proprietor: Frances Rigby-McKenzie.

MY-US MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD Is seeking a skilled

TAILOR

that can sew and do alteration to all types of Men and Women clothing.

To work at a Tailor Shop in Grand Turk. Salary: $6.25 per hour or $300 per week

CONTACT: 231-5062

Note that Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd. accepts no responsibility in respect of the receipt or otherwise of sealed bids and prospective purchasers are encouraged to ensure safe delivery of sealed bids to Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd. in good time and further to attend at the auction to ensure that the bid is properly made.

HELPER LABOURER

SALES CLERK

CONTACT: 243-0282

CONTACT: 243-4350

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Belongers need only apply

MEDELINE JEAN

LANDSCAPE TCI

11882

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

This property comprises a second floor studio apartment in building C of the Queen Angle Resort and comprised of an approximate floor area of 780sq ft.

Registered Proprietor: M & E Enterprises Ltd.

Interested persons may bid by way of sealed tender delivered not later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 addressed to Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales clearly marked “AUCTION BID-MAY 18TH 2018.” Should the bid meet the reserve price and constitute the highest offer, the property will be considered sold to the person making the bid. Note that a 10% non refundable deposit is required immediately from the successful bidder at the auction.

BARBARA ADAMS

LEEWARD PALMS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

PARCEL NO. 60713\90K47 (C203), CHESHIRE HALL AND RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES

The auction will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday 18th May 2018 at the offices of Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Conditions of sale may be obtained from Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., The Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, telephone (649) 946-5740.

ADRIAN WILLIAMS

BABYSITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-6169

This position is currently held by a work permit holder 11822

11888

Is seeking to employ 2

LABOURERS

REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least 3 years’ experience with irrigation, planting and nursery jobs • Must be fluent in English • Must be willing to work long hours, evenings, weekends and holidays Qualified candidates can contact: Michael Stolow at 649-332-5645 or email resume at mstolow@aol.com

11920

AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11892

GLADYS ANTOINE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-0739

This position is currently held by a work permit holder 11924

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

11902

VACANCY

PROJECT ENGINEER Engineering Design Services (EDS) is seeking an applicant with a BSc in Civil Engineering, to fill the post of - Project Engineer.

VACANCY

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERN Engineering Design Services (EDS) is seeking a student with studies in Master of Structural Engineering, to fill the post of Project Engineer Intern.

Minimum Qualification: • BSc in Civil Engineering

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: • Disaster Assessment Engineer

Minimum Experience: • 8 years of experience in BIM-CAD ideally in REVIT • Experience in Disaster Management and Recovery • Experience in Structural Engineering Design & Detailing to Seismic Standards • More than 10 years of experience in Construction Industry

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: • Experience in FEMA Assessment • Experience in Hurricane Damage Assessments & Report Writing • Experience in Surveying • AutoCAD Experience in Design and Drafting

Interested applicants should contact Peter Kerrigan via email: pjkeds@tciway.tc with current CV or Drop off at EDS Ltd. located at La Vista Azul, Unit # 11, Providenciales, TCI.

Interested applicants should contact Peter Kerrigan via email:

Only Belongers need apply.

Only Belongers need apply.

11873

pjkeds@tciway.tc with current CV or Drop off at EDS Ltd. located at La Vista Azul, Unit # 11, Providenciales, TCI. 11874

April 21-27, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 33

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

SHA CONSTRUCTION

IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

CARPENTERS TILE LAYERS MASONS

SALARY: $7-11 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 432-3477 OR 231-6858

11885

BUGALOO’S CONCH CRAWL FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ 2

KITCHEN HELPERS REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a kitchen helper • Must speak, read and understand English • Must be willing to work long hours, evenings, weekends and holidays Qualified candidates can

Contact: Michael Stolow at 649-332-5645 or email resume at info@ bugaloostci.com 11919

A JOB VACANCY EXIST FOR A

DOMESTIC WORKER

who duties would include basic housekeeping and child care. Remuneration is $6.25 per hour and work days are Mondays to Fridays from 2pm to 6pm. For more information and to arrange an appointment, kindly CONTACT SHAYONE GARDINER, MOORE’S ALLEY, GRAND TURK AND TELEPHONE NUMBER 31-0449. 11876

BLUE WATERS KAYAK FISHING SOUTH CAICOS

CASHIER Monday thru Friday Salary - $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: BWKAYAKFISHING@ GMAIL.COM - 232-7475 New Position

11887

SHINING STARTS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, to fill the positions of

SIDUANE LAURENT

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

THE SALVATION ARMY

LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY AN

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Must also have a loving, caring and cooperative attitude. Applications, along with two references and proof of qualifications, must be sent in writing to

The Principal, Shining Starts Preparatory School, 11 Academy Drive Downtown Providenciales.

To reach not later than May 2nd, 2018. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Held by a work permit holder

FIDELITY CONSTRUCTION TCI BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

11520

GENARA SANTA RIGBY FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER Salary: $400 per week

CONTACT: 231-4587

11905

LABOURER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 341-1539

CONTACT: 431-6802

11861

11883

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

GLAMOR M&R BEAUTY SALON

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

MAID SALON SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 231-3163 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11906

OFFICER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

GOT U COVERED

LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

HELPER

CARPENTER

CONTACT: 242-0957

CONTACT: 946-5333

SALARY: $250 PER WEEK

SALARY: $10 PER HOUR

11898

We are currently seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of

Crane Operator REQUIREMENT:

• • • • •

Minimum of 5 years experience in Crane Operation.

Must be in good health to meet the demands of physically challenging work.

Must be available for emergency calls and be able to work at nights and weekends.

Must submit a clean driver’s license Minimum of high school passes in English and Mathematics or any other technical subject (Preference given to certification in Crane operation) • Must be Crane Inspection and Certification Bureau certified (CICB) • Must be able to speak fluent English language Operate Equipments as directed by the Terminal Manager as it relates to Stevedoring Work at the Port of Providenciales and/or the Port of Grand Turk, including Crane, Top Loader, Reach Stacker, Front Loader, Man Lift, Excavator, Jockey Truck, Fork Lift and Scale.

• Discharge and backload ships using Equipment as directed by the Terminal Manager.

• Discharge cement/blocks from ships using Equipment as directed by the Terminal Manager.

• Discharge of bulk aggregate and sand from ships using Equipment as directed by the Terminal Manager.

• Loading of full container loads (FCL) onto trucks and chasse.

• Stocking palletized cargo.

• Stocking empty units/containers.

• Assisting with the disposal of garbage and debris from ships.

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

ASSISTANT MANAGER

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE: • Hotel Management Degree from recognized University or College • Minimum 5 years Senior Hotel Management Experience • Experience supervising Housekeeping and Maintenance Staff Candidates must also be personable, customer service oriented, have strong English verbal and written communication skills and car for occasional business use RESUMES CAN BE EMAILED TO

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:

• Discharge and Backload container vessels • Ensure that the equipment is serviced and certified to carry out duties • Carry out all other duties as directed by the Supervisor Salary Range: US$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

dpapke@portsofcallresort.com Salary Commensurate with Qualification & Experience

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 30TH, 2018.

Please forward all invoices to jgarland@ portsofcallresort.com and accounting@ portsofcallresort.com

Human Resources Manager Provo Stevedoring Ltd. P.O. Box , South Dock, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Fax: (649) 946-4828. Email: cagreene@provostevedoring.com 11880

11879

34 CLASSIFIEDS AJA’S AUTO PARTS Is seeking to employ a

April 21-27, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ANGEL KEEPERS CHILD CARE

CAICOS EXPRESS PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS

CATCH THE WAVE

CHARLES TIPTON

LABOURER

BOAT MATE RENEWAL ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT BOAT CAPTAIN

LABOURER

CHALK SOUND IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BLUE HAVEN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

CHILD CARETAKER

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Belonger only! Serious inquiries

CONTACT: 332-9606

11751

DOMESTIC WORKER

RAMP AGENT

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 331-2015

CONTACT: 244-0065

Salary; $6.50 per hour

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK

CONTACT: 442-6551

11738

LABOURER

SALARY: $7.50 PER HOUR, MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK. HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11739

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 9413047 OR 231-3875

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

DEON WILSON

CLIMAX SPORTS BAR

CLAUDE CONSTRUCTION

11766

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER

BC, CS/ TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

CONTACT: 243-8307

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

TRAINING MANAGER We are looking for an experienced training and development manager to devise our organizational training strategy, oversee its implementation and assess its outcomes.

You will identify training and developmental needs and drive suitable training initiatives that build loyalty to the firm. You will also produce original curriculum and programs customized to our needs.

Our training and development manager will work to educate, coach, and mentor with the goal of enhancing employee skills, performance, productivity and quality of work.

The successful candidate will have aptitude and experience in the following capacities: • Proven work experience as an educator • Track record in designing and executing curriculum and training programs.

• Awareness and understanding of traditional and modern educational methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations and other • Excellent communication and leadership skills • Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively • Strong writing and record keeping ability for reports, curriculum guides, training manuals • Strong computer skills with experience in statistics and data analysis • Ability to identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis and annual performance appraisals.

• Budget creation and management Other Requirements: • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with preference given to those candidates with a field related Master’s Degree.

• Applicant Submissions: • Presentations by applicants must include with their curriculum vitae/resume employment related references, proof of university degrees(s), and a cover page briefly outlining career aspirations.

• Turks and Caicos Islanders will receive preferential consideration for this position.

However, all candidates must be willing and able to produce a clean police check.

Finalist for the Training Manager position will be required to write an examination designed to demonstrate their competency of the skills mentioned above.

Compensation commensurate with experience

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11743

FONIQUE JEAN BAPTISTE

This position is held by a work permit holder

11768

11771

AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

11676

KEW TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

MASON 6 BARMAIDS SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 442-6220 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11767

SALARY: $10 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 241-2512 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11733

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

FLOYD BETHEL

FISHERMAN’S PARADISE

LABOURER

FISHERMAN

BARMAID

CONTACT: 333-0151

CONTACT: 346-2972 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 246-7943

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11750

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11729

GRANTS PETROLEUM

GLENDA LIGHTBOURNE

PUMP ATTENDANT

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 343-4671 THESE POSITIONS ARE

CONTACT: 232-7744

LEEWARD IS SEEKIGN TO EMPLOY

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM TEL: (649) 441-8515

CONTACT: 244-7929

ONE POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Is seeking to employ

SALARY: BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS

Salary: $6.75 per hour

HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS 11753

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11749

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11741

FR CONSTRUCTION

IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

PAINTER SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 242-2548

11770

April 21-27, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 35

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

IMPRESSIONAL BEAUTY SALON

KEW TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

JA’SAMS PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER AND ELECTRICAL BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

JO-EDIE BASDEN VENETIAN ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

KATHMAE DURHAM GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CERTIFIED KITEBOARD INSTRUCTORS

1 ELECTRICIAN

HAIR STYLIST

SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 341-1021

WITH WATER PUMP SYSTEM EXPERIENCE $10 PER HOUR

2 PLUMBERS WITH EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION $10 PER HOUR

1 ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR $12 PER HOUR

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: 231-1440

L&M CRAFT MARKET

L&M CRAFT MARKET

11745

GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

ARTIST-TO PAINT METAL SALARY: $7.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 347-0198

11759

GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SELLER MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH AND SPANISH. SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR TUESDAY- FRIDAY

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: 347-0198

PASAPA

PARKWAY PEST SOLUTIONS

11724

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

11723

Is looking for a

BABYSITTER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 431-9083 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11752

Is looking for a

LABOUR/PUMP ATTENDANT to work 6 days per week, salary is $7.00 per Hour do the following: • Dispensing fuel to customer vehicles and/or containers • Provide air, water, lubricants • Collect payments • Stocking items to the shop floor • Any other duties as may be assigned Position currently held by a work permit holder, interested applicants please email/ deliver resumes along a police certificate to Long Bay Express Service Ltd.

longbayexpress@gmail.com

11735

KITEPROVO LONG BAY BEACH

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-4239

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11375

MANDY GIBSON THOMPSON

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 243-3433 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11756

MILLS INSTITUTE

DUTIES: TEACHING ALL LEVELS OF KITEBOARDING

Looking to hire 2 Kiteboard Instructors Must have a minimal of 5 years’ teaching experience. Must be certified kiteboard instructor. Salary commensurate with experience. The position is currently held by a work permit holder.

TELEPHONE: (649)242-2927 INFO@KITEPROVO.COM MARGUETTE CASIMAR JEAN-LOUIS Is looking for one

S&R CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

HELPER

To work 6 days per week, Tasks vary from day-to-day.

MUST be trustworthy and reliable. Salary is 6.25 per hour. The position is currently held by work permit holder, interested applicants please

CONTACT 348-9505

11736

MERVIN INGHAM SR.

JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ

11760

PAINTER SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 344-9820 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MARIO PIERRE

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

KEW TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 341-5105

CONTACT: 241-7751 THIS POSITION IS

TEACHER

STORE ATTENDANT SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 348-2643

PREFERENCE FOR BELONGERS 11728

RYAN WILSON

SOUTH DOCK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SERVICE TECHNICIAN With at least five (5) years’ experience. With a background in pest control. Salary to be discussed

CONTACT PETER SCALA AT PETER@ PARKWAYPEST.COM

$1800 per month/Teacher’s Aide $1000 per month

HANDY MAN $6.25 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour CONTACT: MILLSINSTITUTE@GMAIL.COM 11728

11748

RODEMIDE JOSEPH FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

REEF RESIDENCE RESORT MANAGEMENT

PROVO STEVEDORING

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11744

PIERRE JEAN PANNIUS

SOUTH DOCK ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BABYSITTER CLEANER HOUSEKEEPER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

LABOURER SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: $348-8986

CONTACT: 941-3713

CONTACT: 941-8975 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 242-6211 THIS POSITION IS

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR. APPLICANT MUST BE HONEST, RELAIBLE AND GOOD WITH CHILDREN

CONTACT: 244-2085

11754

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11773

THE BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11758

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11765

LABOURER CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11761

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11757

PIERRE BARBER & BAUTY SALON AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

HAIRSTYLIST

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 331-2316

11763

36 CLASSIFIEDS SAMUEL GREEN

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

SHAWN INGHAM

LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BABYSITTER LABOURER

SALARY: $6.254 PER HOUR

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 243-2928

CONTACT: 341-7375

11742

11730

SHELLA ALPHONSE SOUTH DOCK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

DOMESTIC WORKER/LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 2422779 OR 345-1704

11774

PROVO WAREHOUSE & STORAGE SOUTH DOCK AREA

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Manager must possess a broad range of skills and be multifaceted.

The ideal candidate will have a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly duties, must be forward thinking anticipating the needs of the operation, and possess strong conflict resolution skills. The GM will be responsible for all facets of the operation ensuring its financial viability while supervising, (both front of house and back of house) to maintain a harmonious and consistent execution of service standards, product offered and cleanliness. The GM will work closely with kitchen management and front house management to offer support in the implementation, execution and enforcement of company policy and procedures.

• Post-secondary degree in Hospitality Management or industry equivalent experience of at least 10 years as General Manager • Fully functional computer skills with a full knowledge of Excel, MS-Word, Quickbooks and Micros • Deep understanding of menu planning complete with cost analysis, portioning and design.

• Full knowledge of a broad range of inventory control measures with the ability to develop and execute.

• Detailed understanding of all staffing requirements and all paperwork associated with it including work permits, National Health Insurance and National Insurance Board.

• Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training • Certified in the safe service of alcohol • Detailed training and understating of Oenology.

• Certified in food safety and health.

• Fully proficient in accounting.

15’X30’24’ HIGH 30’X30’X24’ HIGH 15’X60’X20’ HIGH

DOCUMENT ARCHIEVE STORAGE 20’X40’ 5 HOUR FIREPROOF/ SHELVES HURRICAN PROOD 24 HOUR SECURITY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CONTACT: 431-0645 11775

NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990

An application, REGISTERED PR 13459, by the Proprietors Strata Plan No. 4/Waterfront Properties (T&C) Ltd., for the Refurbishment of Existing Apartment Building has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on Block 60713/Parcels 258, 260 & 261, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for the refurbishment of an existing apartment building with a total of twenty one (21) one (1) bedroom units.

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing t 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 April 12th, 2018

GENERAL MANAGER EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

WORKSHOP & STORAGE UNITS

Date Posted

April 21-27, 2018

• Work with Executive Chef - estimate food consumption, place orders with suppliers, and schedule delivery of fresh food and beverages.

• Resolve customer complaints about food quality or service.

• Direct cleaning of kitchen and dining areas to maintain sanitation standards, and keep appropriate records.

• Monitor actions of staff and customers.

• Maintain budget and employee records, prepare payroll, and pay bills, or monitor bookkeeping records.

• Use of computer software to monitor inventory, track staff schedules and pay, and perform other record keeping tasks.

• Check quality of deliveries of fresh food and baked goods.

• Maintain stock of supplies such as tableware, cooking utensils, and cleaning items.

• Arrange for weekly, monthly maintenance and repair of equipment and other services.

• Ensure sales and cash balance on a daily basis • Recruit, hire, and oversee training for staff. Schedule work hours for servers and bar staff.

• Creation and execution of special events and promotions.

• Maintain relationships with customers and staff.

• Evaluate health and safety practices against standards.

• Maintain standards of quality and cleanliness • Implement creative promotional ideas working with vendors and staff.

• Guide, direct, and train staff. Coordinate the work and activities of staff.

• Understands the necessity to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Preference to Turks Islanders. Salary Commensurate with Experience

Send CV, References, residency status to: manager@ somewherecafeandlounge.com to be considered or deliver to Managing Director Ted Bayley, Somewhere Café and Lounge, Coral Gardens Resort, Providenciales, TCI. Tel: 649 941 8260

April 21-27, 2018

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INVEST TURKS AND CAICOS

VACANCY

Chief Executive Officer Reporting to: Board of Directors Location: Invest Turks and Caicos Offices - Providenciales

JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Executive Officer is the chief executive of Invest Turks and Caicos and is responsible for the success of the organization. Together with the Board, the incumbent is expected to lead the implementation of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government’s economic development vision, attract significant investments to the various inhabited islands, oversee services for Micro, Small and Medium (MSME) businesses and support expanded sustainable development throughout the entire Turks and Caicos Islands. These investments will be expected to build a successful, sustainable economy and provide improved opportunities for employment and growth.

As well, the Chief Executive Officer will be actively engaged through the Agency in supporting trade and small business development.

The Board has delegated responsibility for day to day management operations to the Chief Executive Officer and s/he has the authority to carry out those responsibilities in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The incumbent will ensure that the organization has motivated staff who produce positive results using international best practices. The position involves overseeing a staff of up to fifteen persons who are predominately highly trained investment professionals. The incumbent is expected to be a systems thinker who is customerfocused and goal-driven.

The Chief Executive is expected to be a strong leader who can develop a cohesive team within the organization and across TCI to drive new investment to the country.

KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. To manage the day to day operations of Invest TCI through planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling the functions of the Agency. This includes developing and implementing a rolling five-year Strategic Plan, complete with annual marketing plans and budgets; monitoring financial and operational performance; and ensuring that the organization has a full complement of operating policies and procedures for both internal operations and for dealing with prospective investors and daily operations.

2. To facilitate the approval of qualified investment from existing applicants and “shovel ready” projects.

3. To ensure the development of an outstanding lead generation system, along with a strong due diligence programme, a market intelligence capacity, investor outreach and network maintenance and enhancement using international

best practices.

4. To ensure the effective, efficient and economic use of human, financial and physical resources.

5. To engage constructively with various government Ministries, other relevant organizations and agencies and the private sector, both locally and internationally to support quality investment projects and to market the country.

6. To generate significant foreign direct investment to the country and to support and encourage domestic investors to participate in the economy.

7. To generate significant domestic investment through various small business programmes, including the MSME programme and financial assistance provided to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED).

8. To lead investment promotion and trade missions to various locations and conduct awareness marketing to raise the profile of TCI as an investment destination.

9. To develop and install a client relationship management and tracking systems from initial contact to aftercare.

10. To develop and manage a programme of legislation review and reform for various developmental programmes that encourage Inward Investment and seek opportunities for expansion and extension of Investment potential though various agreements.

11. To carry out any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Board as essential to the organization.

2. Proven skills in investment promotion, strategic planning, project management and execution, especially as related to development projects.

3. Understanding of budgetary procedures and operational budget development/ implementation.

4. Strong track record of leadership, sales success and investment facilitation.

5. Strong track record of staff management and successful programme/project implementation.

6. Consistently displays integrity and model behavior.

7. Proven ability to motivate and develop teams/ people.

8. Strong writing and presentational skills.

9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsinnovative, creative and forward thinking 10. Adept in use of MS Office, particularly Powerpoint, Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, internet and email.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Deadline Date for Applications

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate should have a master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics or related field, from a recognised institution of higher learning and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience or a combination of education and experience sufficient to meet the requirements of the position of CEO at Invest Turks and Caicos.

The deadline date for applications is April 27th, 2018 Turks and Caicos time.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: Minimum of ten (10) or more years of senior management experience at a public or private enterprise/company/agency engaged in investment development and/or promotion/marketing. Clear evidence of strong leadership skills, demonstrated management skills, track record of successful lead generation and marketing along with a proven ability to mentor and grow staff.

SKILLS: 1. Track record of excellence in current and previous employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Fluent English 2. Understanding of the social, economic, cultural and historical issues facing the TCI. 3. Commitment to travel by air, land and sea.

4. Willingness to work outside normal office hours.

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES: Salary is in the range of $100,000 to $120,000, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The Chairman - Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Chief Executive Officer” clearly marked on the front.

Alternatively, applications can be emailed to chairman@investturksandcaicos.tc The subject line in the email should read “Chief Executive Officer”.

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

38 CLASSIFIEDS STANLEY WILLIAMS

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 946-1489 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11732

TDMG

SOUTH DOCK ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

PAINTER

SALARY: $9-15 PER HOUR. MONDAY-FRIDAY 7 AM TO 5 PM

CONTACT: 941-3445 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11721

STANFORD FORBES FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

April 21-27, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

SUNSET PHARMACY

STANLEY WILLIAMS GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SUNSHINE TRANSPORT

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SECURITY OFFICER

CASHIER

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 946-1489 THIS POSITION IS

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 9413751 OR 333-7201

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11731

11737

LABOURER SALARY: $200 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 946-1051 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11726

TKCA VACATION RENTALS

BUTLER

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • +5 years of experience in Hotel/Restaurant Management with VIP Guests and Tailored Services • Butler Certification or Degree in Hotel/ Restaurant Management • Must be fluent in English and have great communication skills • Must be available to work weekends, nights and holidays DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Welcome and acknowledge all guests

• • • •

according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation Supply guests with directions and information regarding property and local areas of interest Identify and anticipate Guests’ needs and ensure personalized service is provided Provide Food and Beverage Service as required Assist with any plans or arrangements the guest intends to make during their stay

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. QUALIFIED BELONGER CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION TO INFO@TKCAVACATIONRENTALS.COM DEADLINE: APRIL 27TH, 2018 11719

POSITION OF FARMER

CLUB PILLOWS Seeks

TILE LAYER

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Interested persons should send application via fax to 649-941-4034

APPLY IN WRITING TO 31 PANORAMA ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI

VERONICA CLARKE

REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC YEAR

CONTACT: 342-5316 THIS POSITION IS 11788

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

11778

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 241-7863 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11797

GRADUATE TEACHERS Suitable candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and teaching qualifications, a minimum of five (5) years experience teaching the British Curriculum and CIE Examination syllabi.

CV, letter of application and names of 2 referees to be sent in writing to:

THE PRINCIPAL, BRITISH WEST INDIES COLLEGIATE PO BOX 338, PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL: PRINCIPAL@BWIC.TC Suitable candidates will be called for interview.

G-SPOT BAR

MASSUSE SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 345-7347

11779

NYKI ENTERPRISES

1 Store Clerk $6.50 per hour 2 Hairdressers $6.50 per hour

ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION

Labourer $6.50 per hour- Work permit holder Belonger only apply

11764

CONTACT: 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS 11772

TROPICAN UPHOLSTERY

WAVE DANCERS

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 2447033 OR 343-0355

11755

DOMESTIC WORKER REQUIRED

For a private family villa in Provideniales operated by Helle Coles. Experienced Live in Domestic Worker needed for busy household.

Salary is $900.00 a month.

Required to work six days a week. This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position. All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/ portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663.

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

11777

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $200 per week

CONTACT: 342-0156

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11727

WALL EYE CORP LTD GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

COOK SALARY: $1600 PER MONTH

CONTACT: 946-5880

11804

WEST SIDE INVESTMENTS LTD

2018-2019

TO TEACH ALL RELEVANT SUBJECTS AT IGCSE AND ADVANCED LEVEL.

LABOURER

MANGO REEF RESTAURANT

Barmaids $6.50 per hour- Work permit holder Bar Waitress $6.50 per hourwork permit holder

TURTLE COVE IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

• Island Fresh Produce is seeking qualified individuals with at least 3 years experience in hydroponic farming to work as farmers.

• Must be able to work long hours, weekends and holidays • Belongers only need apply

SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR

LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

T&R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING TO EMPLOY

Chef $6.25-$8.00 per hourwork permit holder Email all applications to mangoreef@hotmail.com

Must have at least 5 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 $12.00 per hour and is based on experience.

HANDYMAN

SWANN CUTS HAIR STUDIO AND DAY SPA

11780

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • +10 years of experience in Management • Must be fluent in English, French and Spanish • Need to work well under stress to meet tight deadline and deal with challenging work environments • Must be available to work weekends, nights and holidays • Must have strong problem solving skills, leadership and be assertive in challenging situations DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for responding to and fielding telephone calls, relaying messages to the appropriate departments and handling incoming communications such as email and

formal letters.

• Responsible for compiling reports, dealing with difficult clients and situations, drafting letters and anticipating business needs • Coordinate with the head department to ensure adequate coordinators and operations implementation of strategies and action plans • Update the management on all operations achievements and key issues • Operate an efficient and accurate administration process to meet in statutory legal and internal requirements Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualified Belonger candidates should send their application to info@tdmg.com Deadline: April 27th, 2018

11770

April 21-27, 2018

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ALCES IMMACULA DOR AND SOPHIA FORBES BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BABYSITTER HANDYMAN NANNY DOMESTIC WORKER

CAT CONSTRUCTION LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

CINDY DICKENSON

NORTH SIDE IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

LABOURER BABYSITTER

CONTACT: 342-1465

CONTACT: 331-8058

THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS 11785

ALL SAINT EVANGELICAL ASSEMBLY KEW TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $1200 PER MONTH

SALARY: 6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 232-4501

11802

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 11786

BEAUTY SALON MERCEDES

DINARDA VARIETY STORE

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

WANTED

A HELPER NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF CARE HOME. NEEDED TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK

ELITE GAMING IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A

TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY AND SHIFT WORK SALARY: 6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 331-0302 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

RCO LIMITED

R&S ADMIN SERVICES

GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER/ BARMAID

CONTACT: 245-6779

11803

EXQUISITE CATERING

EMAIL: elitetci@gmail.com

11793

BLUE HILLS Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

BARTENDER Salary $1600 per month

CONTACT: 331-4501

11801

MANVILLA PRATT KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

ROBINSON PIERRE

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 344-8831 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11796

HAIRSTYLIST Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-0395

11794

CASHIER

WAITRESS

CONTACT: 246-7740 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 941-5921 THIS POSITION IS

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11792

11798

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

J.B.S SALON

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

ROSHEKA GLINTON

MASON CARPENTER

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: Based on Experience

CONTACT: 346-8422

Positions are held by work permit holder 11791

WANTED

ISLAND FISHERIES AND SEAFOOD IS LOOKING TO HIRE

CONTACT: 331-8531

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11799

I SPARKLE THE SALON LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

6 FISHERMAN

ASSISTANT MANAGER

HAIRSTYLIST

Required for a well established wine and spirits distribution company in Providenciales.

In addition to supervisory and organizational roles, duties include product purchasing and sales, sourcing and dealing with suppliers, organization promotional events, customer service/social media.

CONTACT: 341 9177 THIS POSITION IS

SALARY: 6.25 PER HOUR

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Sommelier experience in restaurant and hotels (4-5 Stars) and experience in a customer service role in the hotel/leisure/retail sector with extensive knowledge of wines, spirits and beer.

• Exemplary employment/work record with supervisory and organizational skills/experience.

• Strive to achieve company targets.

• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

• Fluent in English, spoken and written, and excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in marketing and the food/beverage industry or equivalent, proven experience.

• Solid training in all areas of accounting from A/P, A/R, Inventory Control, Budgeting, Costing, Audits, General Ledger, Collections.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems and report generating software.

• Create and maintain strong relationships and positive communications with international suppliers and customers.

• Applicants will be tested for all necessary skills.

• Salary: $65,000 per annum.

• Preference will be given to Turks & Caicos Islanders meeting the foregoing qualifications.

Applicants are invited to copy the TCI Labour Board, Providenciales with applications.

Please send resume with references addressed to employer, Turquoise Distribution Ltd., c/o Twa, Marcelin, Wolf at Chancery Court, 1276 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Attn. Erica Krygsman via email only to erica@tmwlaw.tc.

$7.00 per hour Cashier $7.50 per hour

12787

JV’S TRUCKING SERVICES SOUTH DOCK

APPLICANTS SHOULS CONTACT 649-232-6833

11789

LATINO’S CONSTRUCTION DOWNTOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

DRIVER

IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY. SALARY: 8.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 346-2311 THIS POSITION IS 11781

FOR OFFSHORE DEEP WATER FISHING APPLICANTS MUST HAVE VALID FISHING LICENSES MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE REEFS, HAVE EXPERIENCE IN OPERATING ELECTRIC REELS, MARINE GPS, THEY MUST ALSO BE WILLING TO BE OUT ON THE SEA 5-7 DAYS AT A TIME

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11795

2 PAINTERS

SALARY: $10 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 232-0771

NAIL TECHNICIAN HAIR STYLIST SALARY: TO BE DETERMINED

CONTACT: 341-0363

11807

LATINO’S CONSTRUCTION DOWNTOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

2 TILE LAYERS

SALARY: $10 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 332-0771 1 POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

40 CLASSIFIEDS DAPHNE PENN

DAZZLIN

Is seeking to employ a

GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

April 21-27, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY NORTH CAICOS Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

CLIMAX SPORTS BAR AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

CHRISTOVAL HALL LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

CAMERON COALBROOKE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

AGNES SWANN

DOMESTIC WORKER

SEAMSTRESS SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 245-9452

CONTACT: 232-1288

11854

11813

2 LABOURERS ELIZABETH AND JONATHON SWANN

1 LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 246-7382

These position are currently held by a work permit holders

11834

BUTTERFIELD MOTORS, LTD. 1045 Leeward Highway Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI. Phone: 649-339-2277 Fax: 649-339-2286

6 BARMAIDS

CARETAKER

HOUSEKEEPER DOMESTIC WORKER/ BABYSITTER

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-2420

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 442-6220

CONTACT: 231-9232

EDMEE’S CLOTHING STORE

E&P CONSTRUCTION

DIVERSE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Is seeking to employ 5

MASON

Applicants must be able to do hard labor and heavy lifting. Must be able to work for 6 days per week at $7.00 per hour.

11757

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

11855

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11845

Is looking for experienced applicant for the follow position

GENERAL AUTO BODY SHOP JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ensuring that repairs in the Service department are performed correctly and efficiently and that the service department maintains a high level of customer satisfaction in the Body Shop.

JOB DUTIES AND TASK

-Perform the following repairs or replacements: • Auto body repair mechanic will repair damaged vehicles after traffic collisions and other accidents. They also repaint the vehicles once the repairs are complete.

• The auto body technician is responsible for repairing a wrecked or damaged car and restoring it to its original condition. The auto body technician's job is to remove dents when a car has been in an accident.

• The auto body technician also fixes cars that have been vandalized or have become worn due to wear and tear or by weather. Technicians must have the ability to work on a variety of different cars, trucks, vans and other vehicles that need repair work.

• Auto body technician should know the correct procedure and the correct equipment and tools to get the job done. He must know how to prepare a car with the correct putty. Masking of the vehicle must be done to ensure that the chrome, windows and other parts don't get paint on them • Minor electrical system repairs, Surface preparation for refinishes, Minor Cab Accessory repair/replacement, Minor Cargo Box repairs • Maintain work area appearance and safety • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

LABOURER

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-4334

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11815

ELITE SECURITY

OLD AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SECURITY OFFICER SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 231-0047 THIS POSITION IS

Competitive Salary commensurate with work experience and qualifications.

11819

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11853

ELIE’S LANDSCAPING CLEANING BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER Salary: 6.25 per hour

PLEASE CONTACT SHANE HAWKINS ON649-333-2155 for more information.

11862

ELEANOR ELAINE CLARE THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-7601

CONTACT: 232-3418

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

ISLAND PATTIES

HYACINTH BEEN

EUSTACE MUSGROVE

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-7051

11823

All interested applicants should submit an updated resume by e-mailing squant@butterfieldmotors.tc

CONTACT: 347-8726 THIS POSITION IS

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11848

• 10 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of related education and experience) required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required • Vocational/technical school preferred • Certification of completion of technical school specializing in the repair/refinish • Working knowledge of tools of trade (including welding equipment, paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools) required • Body Shop Procedures Certificate • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs/12kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arm

SALARY: $10 PER HOUR

LABOURERS

11825

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

11861

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

CONTACT: 244-2084 This position is currently held

CONTACT: 946-7133

Salary: $6.25 per hour

by a work permit holder

11833

Salary: $8.00 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11709

April 21-27, 2018

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BLUE HILLS GLASS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

PROFESSIONAL GLASS CUTTER Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 3479199 OR 242-7012

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11843

BEAUTY PALACE AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST BARBER NAIL TECHNICIAN Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-4464

11828

AMOS CASSEUS SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CARMELITA ROLLE GRAND TURK

GRACE BAY IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION

DOMESTIC WORKER BABY SITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 331-2814

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11830

CASABLANCA CASINO

/HELPER

Salary- $7 per hour

CONTACT: 649-332-7429

11863

DICE DEALER SALARY: $12/HOUR All candidates should have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the same field, full knowledge of all casino table games and excellent knowledge of Dice table game. Must be willing to work on weekends, nights and holidays.

PLEASE DROP OFF CV’S AT THE CASINO, ADDRESS TO HR

CHESNEY RIGBY

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

DOMESTIC WORKER

SALRY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 241-5563 THIS POSITION IS

Positions held by work permit holder

11851

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11859

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS QUENTIN WILLIAMS JUBA SOUND IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

ACE PLUMBING Is seeking to employ a

ALICE PARKER

TSI MANAGEMENT

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

PROPERTY MANAGER MAINTENANCE MAN

DOMESTIC PLUMBER WORKER Salary: $12.00 per hour

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-1787

CONTACT: 245-8046

CONTACT: 243-3221

SALARY: $8.50 PER HOUR

11805

11831

11503

LOCAL CHARTER COMPANY SEEKING EXPERIENCED

MARINE MECHANIC AND CAPTAIN • Minimum 15 years’ experience as marine mechanic • Inboards and outboards • Marine plumbing • AC/DC systems • Marine electronics and electrical systems • Minimum 15 years’ experience operating marine vessels 50ft and over • TCI and USCG Captain’s Licenses • Must have in depth knowledge of TCI Waters • Deliver a high level of customer service to guests, provide advice and assistance to guests prior to and following charter and resolve any issues that arise • Complete maintenance schedules for charter fleet, ensure vessels are clean and operational • Schedule and maintain records of all maintenance and service requirements for charter fleet • Manage schedule and performance of fleet captains and crew • Captain vessel as required Qualifications and references should accompany CV. Salary up to $48,000 per annum, based on experience and qualification.

New position. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders can submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Department.

Applicants should apply in writing by April 30th 2018 to: Panoply Sport Fishing & Luxury Charters Project House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands captain@panoply.tc | 649-432-3566 11773

SUMMARY

The Property Manager is responsible of the general operation, maintenance and record keeping of at least one property, but typically several, which are part of the company’s management portfolio, reporting to the General Manager on a regular basis. Duties with this role include bookkeeping, landscape management as well as all tasks associated with co-ordination of property maintenance, repairs, regulations and inspections. As such mandatory experience for this role includes a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business accounting. Successful individuals working in this role generally possess a diverse skill-set including the ability to negotiate, build relationships with guests and manage records. Additionally, they should have sound knowledge of business and financial proceedings.

DESCRIPTION

They are expected to take prospective clients on tours of the properties, prepare agreements and ensure required services are connected. The Property Manager role can be very demanding and the necessary skills are required to handle any problems that may occur. They are also required to have excellent people skills and make not only their clients feel comfortable, but to report regularly to Property owners on all pertinent aspects on the Property rental.

SKILLS

• Accounting and Finance back ground ( extensive ), with the ability to use QuickBooks and Excel to provide at least monthly reporting to company management and property owners as required.

• Administrative skills and demonstrable attention to details • Ability to work flexible hours and extended periods, we have a season that can be very busy, the Property Manager is expected to be available to clients 24/7 when they are in-residence, position is a salaried position and after hours work is expected.

• Being positive and courteous to clients

EDUCATION

Knowledge and proven experience of management, accounting, landscaping, construction and repairs are mandatory, an extensive health and safety knowledge, along with first aid training is also favored.

Contact: Branitz@yahoo.com Tel: (649) 246-0775 11769

42 CLASSIFIEDS KIRKLAND ST. CLAIR TAYLOR KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LE BOUCHON DU VILLAGE

LA FAMILIA RESTAURANT

Is seeking to employ A

DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

STEWARD

CONTACT: 241-4920

CONTACT: 231-3987

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: $200 per week

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

NATALIZ MIESES

P&K SPENDLESS SUPERMARKET

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BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

April 21-27, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

11824

GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

HOUSE KEEPER To clean house, wash etc. Please let me know what other information you need.

MY CONTACT NUMBER IS 243-8126 and the person salary would be $500.00 per month

11836

PERTMY SAINT LOUIS HIGGS FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION WHITBY, NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

MAGIC SCISSORS & PRESSING AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

COOK

Salary: $400 per week

ASSISTANT COOK Salary: $200 per week.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 232-1643

These positions are currently held by work permit holders

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PAINTER Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7317

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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TAILOR Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-5450

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OPEN JOB POSITIONS DATE OPEN: April 11, 2018 | START DATE: ASAP

Stewarding Supervisor

NANNY

LABOURER

CONTACT: 232-9191

Salary: $7.00 per hour

STAY–IN HELPER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 347-9039

CONTACT: 344-8232

SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11852

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11832

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS Is looking for a

Waitress

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER • Working with all departments to help 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 decisionmaking skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues.

• Well develop written and oral communications skills • Ability to work in a team environment.

SALARY: - Depending on experience.

PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: DISCOUNT LIQUORS/THE WINE CELLAR FAX: (649) 946-4871 OR EMAIL: INFO@WINECELLAR.TC NO PHONE CALLS

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for establishing and maintaining high sanitation standards in all food preparation area • Responsible for the Maintenance and the cleanest of all F&B service and Kitchen Equipment • Responsible for guiding the staff and in the performance of their jobs in accordance to Hotel policies and procedures.

• Responsible for implementing the Policies and Procedures in operating the Stewarding Department • Responsible for ensuring sufficient operating equipment and cleaning supplies for the operation.

• Responsible for providing functional assistance to operation during peak periods and functions.

• Responsible to keep F&B equipment inventory book up to date.

• Responsible to maintain all F&B area free of pest at all time • Responsible for administration and the disposal of the waste This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $25,000 - $28,500 per annum

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES

RESPONSIBILITIES: • 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.

JOB OVERVIEW: Directs and coordinates all activities and provides assistance to the staff of the stewarding department, to ensure all established service standards and procedures of Hotel are implemented consistently, leading to guest satisfaction, staff satisfaction and profit for the Hotel.

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The responsibilities of the waitress includes monitoring the open dining sections of the restaurant for empty and cleaned tables, estimating wait times for guests, monitoring the guest waiting list, ensuring that the needs of the guests are met while they are waiting, taking guest orders and serving the guests their food and drinks. They may also responsible for answering the telephone, booking reservations and moving tables together to accommodate large parties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Resort/hotel experience needed; luxury hotel experience desired • High School Diploma or the Equivalent • Good communication skills in English both written & oral • Self-motivated, driven, honest & dependable • Must be a team player • Must be available to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required • Must be able to work in a team environment • Must have a polite and helpful manner when dealing with guests Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 - $6.75 per hour

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than May 4th, 2018 | @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1066 Email: hr@gracebayclub.com | Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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April 21-27, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 43 REEF RESIDENCE R&B TIRES

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PIERRE BARBER & BE AUTY SALON AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

HAIRSTYLIST SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 331-2316

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ROBERTS AGENCY

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

PTS EQUIPMENT

R&B COMPUTER

Is seeking to employ a

REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS: • Certified in combustion engines • Must hold valid TCI Driving license • Must have excellent written and oral communication in English • Certified in Electrical systems • Must have a minimum of 9 years in 2 and 4 cycle engines • Must be a high school graduate • Must have 10 years’ experience in Diesel and gasoline engines • Must be computer literate • Must have 10 years in repairing

electrical tools • Must be able to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean police record • Must be knowledgeable of OSHA • Must have two written references from previous Employers • Salary: 500 per week Applicants will be submitted to extensive testing and background checks to confirm the above criteria.

Deadline for submission of applicants with resume and references is April 27th, 2018 by email to info@ptsequipment.net

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S. GARDINER Seeks to employ a

SAMANTHA EWING

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0327

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SARAH JENNINGS

LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

HOUSEKEEPERS

CONTACT: 432-8265 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 941-3713 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

STANFORD FORBES

T&R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

NANNY

DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 332-5952 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 243-7299 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 247-9445 THIS POSITION IS

THE BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

3 DIVE INSTRUCTORS 1 DIVE MASTER Salary: $10 per hour

$6+.25 per hour

STINA STUBBS

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour

J&J BUILDERS 1 TILE LAYER 1 WELDER (STEEL) 1 PAINTER Salary $10 per hour FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 241-2043 11814

LABOURER To work at residence 9-5 Salary: $6.25 per hour INTERESTED PERSON SEND RESUME TO EMAIL: GARDINERSH@HOTMAIL.COM

CONTACT: 241-2950

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SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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JOB VACANCY The Somerset Resort Management Ltd. is seeking to fill the below mentioned position. The ideal candidate will possess extensive high-end luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently. Position requires a flexible schedule which includes holidays, weekends and evenings and extended hours on occasion.

ROOM ATTENDANT

JOB SUMMARY: • To ensure that all guestrooms are cleaned to the established standards.

• Provides courteous and professional service at all times.

• Reports for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag at all times.

• Receives Room Attendant assignment sheet and section passkey for the days duties from Asst. Housekeeper and/or floor Supervisor • Stocks Room Attendant cart to the established standards Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent vocational training

• Must be literate with above average verbal communication skills • Ability to work in a self motivated environment with little supervision • Ability to manage the administration of multiple tasks at one time • Regular/Full Time position only • Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace • Must work weekends and holidays • Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work

• Possess at least 3 years of experience in five-star resorts.

Strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required.

• Must be a team player with a strong work ethic.

• Courteous individuals who possess a positive demeanor and a commitment to excellence are required.

Pay rate: Base salary range: $6.25-$7.00/ hour to commensurate with qualification & experience. Benefits: Service gratuity, vacation & employee meals.

Qualified Belonger candidates can complete an application form in person at The Somerset on Grace Bay, 10 Sibonne Drive, Providenciales, TCI or submit a resume by e-mail at twilliams@thesomerset.com for questions call (649) 339 5900, fax number (649) 946 5839. Please copy all enquiries to the Labour Board, Turks and Caicos Islands Government. The closing date for applications is April 30th, 2018.

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CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CAICOS ADVENTURES

DOMESTIC WORKER

THE BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

KEW TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT

RESORT MANAGEMENT

HANDYMAN CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING TO EMPLOY

Mango Reef Restaurant (3)CHEFS (2) COOKS (2) WAITERS (2) LABOURERS ( 2) BUSSERS W/P RENEWAL EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO MANGOREEF@HOTMAIL.COM $6.50-$9.00 HOUR G-Spot Bar Barmaids $6.50 per hour- Work permit holder Bar Waitress $6.50 per hourwork permit holder NYKI Enterprises 1 Store Clerk $6.50 per hour 2 Hairdressers $6.50 per hour Robinson Construction Labourer $6.50 per hour- Work permit holder Belonger only apply

CONTACT: 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990

A Planning Application, registered as PR 13114 by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Department of Engineering and Maintenance Services, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of an Apartment Complex, at 60715/186 - Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hills. The proposed development include Concrete Works, Asphalt Works, Sewage Treatment Plant and Landscape Works.

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Location map to be provided on back of this page.

Notice dated: APRIL 8, 2018 LOCATION MAP

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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44 CLASSIFIEDS T.N.F CONTRACTING Is seeking to employ a

WILMAN CONSULTANCY GRAND TURK ACTING ON BEHALF OF CLYDE HOLIDAY WHO IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER MECHANIC Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 245-7228

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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April 21-27, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY: BASED ON PERFORMANCE

CONTACT: 243-5281

ADVERTISE

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

The TCIAA is accepting applications for the following positions:

$33

PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

11857

OPERATIONS OFFICER - GRAND TURK

JOB PURPOSE:

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the Grand Turk aerodrome. The incumbent is required to manage daily aerodrome operations, supervise staff, oversee the maintenance of facilities and ensure that international standards and department policies are adhered to.

He/she is performing effectively when aerodrome is safe, function efficiently and applicable standards and protocols are enforced.

RESPONSIBLILTIES INCLUDE:

The TCIAA is accepting applications for the following positions:

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER ASSISTANT PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist Air Traffic Controllers in order to achieved a safe and efficient flow of air traffic throughout the Turks and Caicos airspace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES

• Coordinate operational data; pass and receive estimates under the supervision of the Air Traffic Controller.

• Operate aerodrome equipment as directed by the Air Traffic Controller and perform periodical checks on control tower equipment.

• Complete and/or process written reports • Process flight plans, collect landing and parking fees • Amend publications • Take limited weather observations and respond to unsafe conditions under the direction of the Air Traffic Controller.

• Record and Compile statistical data • Perform other related duties as directed by the Senior Air Traffic Controller

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proof of 3 CXC’s or equivalent in Mathematics, English and one other science subject • Indicate a keen interest in aviation • Be prepared to move within the islands as operationally required. Carry out shift duties and be prepared to undertake in country and external training throughout career.

• Upon successful completion of the basic training course you will be offer the Trainee Air Traffic Assistant.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills with particular competency in word and excel • Able to Work effectively as a part of the team • Demonstrate communication and interpretational skills

Interest persons must submit their applications before May 4, 2018 to:

• Providing general oversight of all activities within and surrounding aerodrome facility • Assist with Safety Investigations and Safety Risk Management; • Handles Corrective Action when necessary • Implementing TCIAA policies as instructed • Conducting regular inspections and assessments of aerodrome facilities • Liaising with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure required maintenance and repair • Coordinating and conducting regular schedule aerodrome emergency exercises • Sourcing and procuring supplies required for routine functions of aerodrome facilities • Ensuring collection of revenue including but not limited to landing and parking fees • Liaising with air carrier staff and civil aviation regulatory body officials as necessary • Reporting matters related to each department directly to the Executive Manager • Provide administrative oversight as advised and detailed in your job description • Prepare monthly reports • Other duties as required from time to time by persons Authorized to give instructions

CORE COMPENTENCIES:

This position requires understanding and general knowledge of an Aerodrome Operation and experience in a Supervisory role.

The successful candidate is expected to possess the following skills and expertise: • Sound knowledge of Airside Operations • Sound knowledge of TCIAA’s operations, procedures and activities; • Sound knowledge of Civil Aviation Requirements • Sound knowledge of aviation regulatory framework, including ICAO and ASSI • Broad aviation technical background • Proven track of exceeding performance standards • Proven business knowledge to successfully operate a location assignment • Proven ability to provide vision and leadership in a changing environment • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills • Ability to work under pressure, independently and in a team.

• Logical thinker with good problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree or equivalent in Aviation Studies from a recognized institution with a minimum of Five (5) years appropriate experience Air Traffic Control/Aerodrome/ Terminal or equivalent management role.

• Must submit a police record.

• Two reference letters Salary: $44,160 per annum.

Police record is required for Security Clearance

Interested persons must submit their applications on or before: May 4, 2018

Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-941-8692, Fax# 9415996.

Email: hrrecruitmento@tciairports.com 11839

Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-941-8692, Fax# 9415996.

Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com

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April 21-27, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 45

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

TCMILLWORK LTD.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BUTLER IN VILLAS

Architectural woodworking, Cabinetry and Design South dock road, P.O. box 238, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

FURNITURE CARPENTER

Skills Required: • 5 years work experience in manufacturing furniture, woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

Salary at $9.00 per hour

LABOURER

Skills Required: • 5 years work experience in woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

• Trained to help cabinet maker, furniture carpenter Salary at $7.00 per hour

CNC ROUTER – CNC OPERATOR

Skills Required: • 5 years work experience in woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

• Trained to operate CNC machine.

Salary at $9.00 per hour Skills required for all 3 positions below: • Individual must have previous experience with manufacture, construction, and installation of high end cabinetry.

• Must be familiar with operation of all current woodworking machinery and tools with proper safety practices.

• Must be able to read Auto-Cad drawings.

• English speaking, bilingual preferred.

Duties: Operate molder and CNC machine, cabinetmaking, refinishing, and installation. Assist other employees in general millshop operations and maintenance. Must be professional and courteous.

Please send applications to: tcmillwork@tciway.tc. contact person: Stephane Gaudet 231-4537 All positions are held by work permit holders 11747

BUTLER REPORTS TO: VILLA MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

A butler primarily serves as a key point of contact for Guests and VIP Guests throughout their stay at the Villa, He / she should be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the villa and about the local vicinity.

Serves food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests, Also Provides a courteous, professional, efficient, flexible and personalized service at all times. Always well groomed, clean, pleasant and creating renowned memorable experiences for the guests. Whilst there are no guests the Butler is expected to work as part of the team and help with maintenance and housekeeping.

BUTLER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS THE TERRACE GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

TIFFANY DANNIEL HENDFIELD Is seeking to employ a

TURKS AND TACOS GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

DOMESTIC WORKER

DISHWASHER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5396

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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NANNY Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: P.O BOX 954

11826

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR • MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS • MUST SPEAK ENGLISH • PERFORM DUTIES BY SUPERVISOR • BELONGERS CAN SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOR BOARD

CONTACT: 946-5369

11858

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN The successful applicant must have previous maintenance experience and must have the following skills/abilities: • A good knowledge and practical experience in plumbing, electrical installations, security, audio visual, air conditioning, RO plants, sewage systems, irrigations and generators.

• Attention to detail is paramount with knowledge and ski in finishing trades.

• Capable of reading drawings, manuals, and ordering materials, parts and supplies.

• Proactive maintenance and trouble shooting skills for all systems and equipment found in a luxury villa.

• Manage and organize a small crew.

• Well presented with a sunny disposition.

• Good written and verbal communications skills.

This position requires a person who is well presented, has initiative, can work as a part of a team and is extremely self-motivated with good communication skills. This person will be on call 24/7 for issues that arise at the various properties and will be expected to work weekend and holidays.

Please address resumes to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy of your resume to the department of Labour.

• Take care of all guests and coordinate with the villa team and the property manager to fulfill guest needs and requests.

• Fully aware of the Chef menus, answers questions on menu selections, communicates with the kitchen regarding menu questions and product availability.

• Keeps concerned departments informed about the guest allergies and food preferences.

• Follows all the guest needs until they are completed to the total guest satisfaction.

• Welcomes the VIP guest at the airport and other guests availing butler service.

• Serves welcome drinks and escorts the guests to their assigned rooms.

• Takes care of the guest's requests and liaise with respective departments: laundry, wake up call, spa bookings, concierge and any special requests etc.

• Knowledge of using the Property Management software and any other system or software to perform the duties.

• Updates guest feedback and comments to Management.

• Helps monitor the stock inventory and to follow up on any pending issues Related to the guest stay.

• Checks in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages.

• Informs housekeeping department the time desired for the daily cleaning and turn-down service.

• Fully conversant with accommodation features: lay-out, room type, location, decor, in room facilities and equipment.

• Fully aware of operating procedures for all electrical and electronic equipment in the villa.

• Serves the guests in a calm, discrete and courteous manner, respecting timing standards.

• Supports the rest of the villa and management team with their assignments.

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day.

• Performs all his/her duties with the sense of priority and dedication.

• Hosts and welcome all guests in a gracious and polite manner, and to have the ability to hold a conversation with the guest in a natural and spontaneous manner.

• Carries out checkout in efficient manner, offering luggage assistance and transportation.

• Wishes fond farewell to the guest at the time of departure.

• Takes notes of all the information, updates and instruction and giving proper handover before signing off from the shift.

• Understands and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations of the Company and the Villa’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.

• To attend and contribute at all meetings, Departmental and Villas training as scheduled and other related activities.

• Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned out of the list. When there are no guest inhouse. Duties will change to assist with housekeeping and maintenance.

PREREQUISITES:

Positive attitude and good communication skills, with excellent grooming standards.

Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.

Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations and ability to work on your own. Must have a friendly disposition with a happy smile.

EDUCATION:

F&B Diploma Specializing in Culinary Arts & Service. Proficiency in working with MS office and Property management system (PMS) is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years’ experience at a similar level at a 5 star or full service hotel. And 3 to 5 years’ experience in F&B Service.

Email: hr@thesource.tc 11835

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April 21-27, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

JOB DESCRIPTION VILLA HOUSEKEEPER

VILLA HOUSEKEEPER REPORTS TO: Villa Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Villa Housekeeping role is a position within the Property management team which consists of the Villa staff and The Source management team.

The Housekeeping role shall be mainly cleaning and household duties but all housekeepers must be flexible in their approach and duties required of them to enable the team, as a whole, to work to the high standards required and in an efficient manner. It is important that the housekeeper responds promptly to requests from guests, owners and other people within the team and has a sunny disposition. They must communicate politely and clearly with the Property Management Team, Guests, Owners . Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues in and around the villa. Performs any combination of the following tasks to maintain guestrooms, working areas, and the Villas premises in general in a clean and orderly manner.

DISHWASHER REQUIREMENTS: • Five to ten years experience as a Dishwasher • Work independently to maintain a clean kitchen workstation and all supplies and equipment • Wash specific items by hand and store neatly

• Sanitize the kitchen area including the floor according to procedures • Remove garbage regularly according to procedures • Expected to work evenings, weekends and holidays • Pay commensurate with experience

Prospective applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry Lemon 2 Go, W102 West Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email to admin@environmentalarts.tc. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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VILLA HOUSEKEEPER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture using a vacuum cleaner, broom and other necessary equipment’s including scrubbing machines.

• Cleans rooms, hallways and restrooms.

• Make up beds and bathrooms • Washing bed linens, cushions covers and towels • Ironing bed linens or any other public space upholsteredcover • Washes walls and ceiling, moves furniture’s and turn mattress if necessary • Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floor.

• Dusts and polishes metalwork.

• Collects soiled linen for laundering.

• Received linen supplies from other departments.

• Maintains housekeeping carts, pantry and linen/laundry rooms.

• Removes trash collected by room attendants.

• Walk all assigned rooms at beginning and end of shift to collect Newspaper bags, newspapers, trash, and soiled linen.

• Pickup clean linen and refill the par stock of linen on each room pantry if available.

• Deliver towels, cribs, cots and other items to the guest rooms on requests.

• Perform duties of Butlering when necessary.

• Refill the par stock of guest amenities and supplies.

• To assist other co-worker with the heavy lifting when super cleaning / spring cleaning of rooms or other public space • Clean all public areas in the prescribed manner while following department standard operating procedures.

• Remove soiled linen and trash from the pool side and other service area and take to appropriate locations in the prescribed manner.

• Set up roll-ways beds, baby crib or other guests request prior or during guests stay.

• Report missing / found articles, damage or merchandise problems to the Villa Manager.

• Respond at all times in a friendly, helpful manner to guests and other colleges.

• Take up any tasks assigned by Villa Manager as and when needed.

• Report to work in required uniform and in adherence with the Company Dress Code Policy.

• Must be able to work independently and as a team player • Duties and responsibilities are not limited to this list and the Employee from time to time will be asked to carry out other duties and functions.

PREREQUISITES:

Speak with others using clear and professional language. Support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

GARDENERS/ LABOURERS NEEDED

Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to operate a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw. They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil, cow manure and plant. They must be able to speak and communicate in English. Starting salary is $6.50 per hour and may be required on weekends and holidays if needed.

Interested applicants including Islanders/Belongers can bring all applications to Services by EA located at #65 beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales or email to mary@environmentalarts.tc.

Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. These positions are currently held by work permit holders.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE We are currently seeking an Outside *Sales Representative to join our team at Cargo Express Services in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

Cargo Express Services are local agents for Tropical Shipping LLC which provides weekly container service between the US, Canada and the Caribbean for more than 50 years. By operating state-of-the-art facilities in select seaside ports to meet customer’s freight shipping needs, convenient & reliable transportation solutions are provided daily.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Servicing and maintaining existing customer base and identifying profitable opportunities for new business.

• Evaluate customer’s needs and make recommendation to ensure premium pricing and enhancement of bottom line profit.

• Strong selling skills to enhance the customer’s supply chain effectiveness with convenient and reliable transportation solutions, while striving to exceed yearly budgetary targets.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Participates in the daily schedules of the Sales Department, providing active solutions, experience & guidance.

• Identifies customer needs, make sales presentations and the necessary changes to adjust to market conditions without sacrificing

Email: hr@thesource.tc 11426

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service • Provides the highest level of service and customer care through systematic discipline and accurate rate quotes, bookings & problem resolution.

• Correlates with Sales Manager and Management team in presenting sales blitz/promotion for the territory.

• Prepares weekly sales reports and data entries in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and advise management of potential issues and provide suggested solutions.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and one other language.

• A minimum of 3-5 years sales experience with at least two years in shipping, logistics/ transportation or related industry.

• Working knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Lotus Notes and MS Office software • Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion on a computer for 6-8 hours daily; ability and freedom to travel by various modes of transportation, occasionally being exposed to outside elements during the course of travel • A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Management or related field, valid driver’s license and current passport.

Interested persons should forward their resume via email to: bkerr@tropical.com or deliver by hand at 70 South Dock Road Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Application deadline: April 27, 2018 *Position is currently being held by a work permit holder

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ANGELA MARESSA WILLIAMS of Backsalina Grand Turk is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary is $6.25 per hour interested persons can

CALL 3483265

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BUILDING MATERIALS LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

DRIVER, LABOUR, SALES ASSOCIATE, SALES PERSON, SUPERVISOR, HELPER, MECHANIC, COOK ASSISTANT LEAD, DOMESTIC WORKER AND CLEANER

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To work 5days a week

C&M WHOLESALE & RETAIL CLOTHING STORE

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ACTION ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT DONALD FRANCOIS WHO IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 231-6370 THIS POSITION IS

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COMPUTER ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS:

The successful applicants must have the requisite qualifications and experience to perform the following duties: • Maintain and repair all computer network and databases for the company and customers • Plan and develop various hardware / software systems and programs • Make systems more efficient in keeping with current data processing methods and machinery for sales forecasting, payroll, program languages etc.

• Assist with staff training Salary ranges from $10.00 - $12.00 per hr.

ARTIST AND GRAPHIC ARTIST:

Assist Restaurant Owner with restaurant marketing and sales promotions as well as prepare market and monthly sales analyses. The Administrative Assistant is also responsible for liaising with all wholesalers and suppliers, as well as preparing staff payroll and income statement

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Bachelor’s Degree Holder • Must have at least 5 years’ experience with Sales and Marketing • Must have at least 5 years’ experience with Book keeping and Accounting • Must have at least 3 years’ experience with inventory management • Must have advanced computer knowledge • Must be fluent in English and have solid understanding of business etiquette • Must be willing to work long hours, evenings, weekends and holidays • Must be a professional at all times, wellgroomed, discreet, trustworthy, tactful, honest, hardworking, proficient and sincere • Willingness to travel extensively intra-island and overseas for trade shows, investment conferences and meetings, as the company

BARTENDER

Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons. Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks, Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations. Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.

REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least 5 years’ experience with Bartending • Must be fluent in English • Must have a pleasant personality • Must have knowledge with Micros POS System • Must be professional at all times, wellgroomed, discreet, trustworthy, tactful, honest, hardworking, proficient and sincere DISCLAIMER: This job is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the job might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.

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HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD. IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates recruited for these positions should be well focus, a good attention span with the ability to: • Manually sketch drawings for final designing • Create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand • Produce designs that get the clients' messages across with high visual impact He or she must be able to work under pressure and meet set deadline Salary ranges from $8.00 - $10.00

SALESPERSON AND SALES CLERKS:

The successful applicants must have excellent customer service skills, with the ability to: • Engage the customer interest • Master the art of selling goods and services • Properly organize and keep inventory of merchandise on display and general stock.

Salary ranges from $ 7:00 - $8.00 per hr

DOMESTIC WORKERS AND LABOURERS:

• Leadership - Oversees and directs a team consisting of a Loader Operator, Ground Man, and Dispatcher to efficiently manufacture and deliver quality asphalt with a positive environment of accountability.

• Quality Production - Consistently produces quality asphalt. Matches plant production to meet product demand - Produces accurate mix volumes maintaining correct mix temperature - Maintains appropriate inventory levels of all raw materials • Proactively communicates with HCL team members and customers to maximize quality and efficiency.

• Maximize Productivity - Meets daily production plan by meeting HCL labor targets by managing start-up, shutdown, and production times.

• Completes all plant preventive maintenance procedures according to schedule and fixes breakdowns. - Welds, cuts, and fabricates steel as necessary - Utilizes mechanical skills/hand tools to proactively spot maintenance issues and take corrective action before they become critical - Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical control issues • All parts of the facility are consistently neat and clean, reflecting positively on HCL’s public image.

General Responsibilities • Personally sets an example of behavior is in compliance with applicable company, state and federal safety regulations including lock-out tag-out, machine guarding, PPE, fall protection, confined space, and fire watch guidelines.

• Follows required HCL administrative procedures such as timekeeping and recordkeeping.

• Performs all job functions in a manner that ensures the consistent utilization of Standard Operation Procedures.

• Controls Training – computer skills, electrical schematic reading skills, piping flow direction and logic, valve operation, and pump operation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years asphalt plant experience • Clean Police Record • Must have own vehicle to travel to work

SKILLS

• • • • • •

We seek to employ unskilled workers to perform the following duties: • General cleaning and maintenance of the building both inside and out • And other duties associated with unskilled chores Salary $6.25 per hr.

Background in electrical/mechanics Good physical strength Good physical stamina Good manual dexterity Great attention to detail Works well as part of a team

COMPENSATION

• $26K ~ $36K per annum

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time

All successful candidates must be willing to work on a shift basis and weekends.

CONTACT: TELEPHONE NUMBER 946-8876 OR EMAIL: DELUXEBUSINESSCENTER@TCIWAY.TC

intends to expand.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN CONTACT: MICHAEL STOLOW AT 649-332-5646 OR EMAIL RESUMES AT INFO@BUGALOOSTCI.COM

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Is seeking on behalf of an establish business organization Candidates to fill the following positions:

STORE MANAGER:

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

DELUXE EMPLOYMENT AND RECRUITMENT SERVICES

The successful applicant must have a minimum of over five (5) years experience in store management within retail outlets.

Responsibilities and functions include but not limited to the following: • To consistently offer professional, cordial and engaging services • General concept of computer analysis, quick books, basic graphic art, merchandising, specific, inventory knowledge base and ordering • He or she must have the ability to multitask.

Salary ranges from $10.00 - $12.00 per hr.

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Sports Interational

April 21-27, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Flow gets historic viewership for CARIFTA Games MORE than 700,000 customers across 21 countries in the Caribbean and The Bahamas got their fill of the athletics action- live and direct - as Flow delivered unprecedented in-home and on-the-go access to the 2018 Flow CARIFTA Games; increasing its 2017 viewership numbers by a whopping 25%.

This year, Flow, in its third year as the official title sponsor of the Games, took its broadcast rights to another level by introducing the Flow Sports Mobile App so customers would have the flexibility of watching the Games onthe-go. Customers across the region embraced both options (Flow Sports TV and the App), exceeding expectations as the events dominated daytime viewing across all Flow and BTC (Bahamas Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Company – Flow’s affiliated brand in the Bahamas) channels making it the most watched edition of the CARIFTA Games in its 47year history.

Flow delivered more than twenty hours of live coverage via Flow Sports 1 and the Flow Sports Mobile App, which was available as a free download

Jamaica’s Brianna Williams claimed the coveted Austin Sealy Award for her three gold medals in the Under-17 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.

for all smartphone users across the Caribbean. Fans across the world also followed the Games via the Flow Sports website at www.flowsports.co.

Live coverage from the threeday meet in Nassau, Bahamas was also delivered across North America and Europe by way of international broadcast agreements. During the event, #FlowCARIFTA was the number one trending topic on Twitter and Instagram across the region, proving the powerful draw of the Games for Caribbean sports fans.

“The unprecedented coverage of the 2018 Flow CARIFTA Games is a triumph for our young Caribbean athletes as we bring together their athletic prowess, with the inventiveness of our technology to extend its reach beyond our borders across the region and around the world. Congratulations to the athletes, North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC), the Local Organising Committee, officials and our customers for

joining with us, as together we made history in our region,” said Garry Sinclair, Caribbean President, Cable & Wireless Communications.

“Our young athletes produced some amazing, history-making performances delivered in high-definition to the widest audience ever.

While the athletes made history on the track and field, we were proud to match it by creating some history of our own,” Sinclair also said.

“We believe that by providing this level of visibility to our outstanding youngsters, tangible opportunities for personal development can now become a reality. This is what Flow brings to the CARIFTA Games and we are proud of the strong relationship we have established with the NACAC, a relationship we hope to continue into the foreseeable future,” he added.

Jamaica’s Brianna Williams claimed the coveted Austin Sealy Award for her three gold medals in the Under-17 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.

Jamaica copped the overall number one spot on the medal table with 82 in total (44 gold, 27 silver, 11 bronze), while The Bahamas placed second with 35 (6 gold, 14 silver, 15 bronze), Trinidad & Tobago third with 17 (4 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze) and Barbados fourth with 13 (3 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze).

Paine captained Australia for the first time in the fourth Test against South Africa at Johannesburg.

Australia new cricket captain says team will reduce sledging after ball-tampering scandal NEW Australia captain Tim Paine says the team will reduce their levels of sledging under his leadership.

Paine replaced Steve Smith as Australia skipper after Smith was banned for his part in the ball-tampering scandal.

Australia have also been criticised for an aggressive on-field approach and Cricket Australia launched a review into the team’s culture.

“I think what’s said and how it’s said will be very different going forward,” wicketkeeper Paine, 33, said.

“A lot of this stuff we were actually starting to speak about under Steve [Smith’s captaincy].”

Smith and vice-captain David Warner were given year-long bans by Cricket Australia and batsman Cameron Bancroft a nine-

month suspension after admitting to being involved in ball tampering during last month’s Test series defeat by South Africa.

Paine said he will continue to speak to Smith “quite closely” about the team’s change in culture and will “keep him in the loop”.

Asked if sledging will remain a part of the Australian team’s tactics, Paine said: “No, I don’t think it will, not a lot.

“I think there’s always a time and a place to talk to your opposition, but I think what’s said and how it’s said will be very different going forward.”

Australia do not play another Test until October when they face Pakistan while their next fixtures are a oneday international series against England in June.

PUBLIC NOTICE BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to MADELAINE CLIMO by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

JOHN FREEMAN

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Ayer and Turbyfield lead Greyhounds to hockey victories

Teray Smith helped the Bahamas to a silver medal in the 4X400M relays at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Smith says silver medal best moment in adult career FORMER national junior athlete, Teray Smith is relishing his relay medal at his first ever Commonwealth Games. The sprinter helped the Bahamas national team to a silver medal last week in the 4X400M relays.

The 23-year-old, who has parentage in the TCI and who competed in track at the junior level for this nation, only ran the final of the event.

His split of 46s flat in the second leg was enough to ensure that the Bahamian team finished in a time of 3:01.92 just behind gold medal winners Bostwana,

who finished in 3:01.78.

The 200M specialist told the Weekly News that he was excited to run the final.

I felt like it was a great meet overall I think Australia is a pretty cool place. Yes , I would say the best senior moment so far!”

Prior to winning his first medal at the Games, Smith ran the 200M. He looked solid with a second place finish in the preliminaries after clocking 20.82s running from lane one.

In the semi-finals, Smith finished fourth after registering a time of 20.71s.

BRADLEY Ayer and Sebastian Turbyfield scored a combined 11 goals in two games to ensure that the Saunders Greyhounds won both of their games when action in the Provo Hockey League continued last Saturday after a break.

The Greyhounds opened with an easy 6-2 win over the Villa del Mar Flyers at the Graceway Sports Centre, after a strong first period (51).

Ayer and Turbyfield both scored three goals in the win. Carson Greatrex and Tristan Grandsire found the back of the net for the Flyers.

In their second clash, Ayer led the Greyhounds to a 7-2 win against the Gansevoort Gators. He scored the opening goals in the first six minutes before strikes from Ronin Maclaren and Zachary Scholar drew the Gators even in the 10th minute.

Ayer again took control and scored two more times before the period ended. Sebastian Turbyfield, Rodlin Yliodas and Jeremiah Garland also found the back of the net for the winners.

In the Novice Division, the Grace Bay Car Rentals Islanders lost both of their games. They went down to the Grace Bay Resorts Conchorers 0-2 in the opener and to the Scotiabank Red Wings by a similar score.

Three goals from Max Scholar and two each from Olivia Park and Clayton Thomas propelled the Coco Bistro Bruins to a 7-4 win against the Turkberry Hurricanes in the Bantam Division.

The teams had exchanged goals early with Scholar assisting Park twice while Gabriela Bruton and

Bradley Ayer was instrumental in the Saunders Greyhounds’ wins.

Tom Phillips had answered for the Hurricanes. By the end of the opening period, however, goals from Scholar and Thomas had carried the Bruins to a 4-2 lead. The game stayed close in the opening minutes of the second period before Scholar scored twice towards the end.

Wyatt Pollon and Samuel French

also scored for the Hurricanes.

In the other bantam clash, the Projetech Predators defeated the WB Financial Penguins 4-1.

Maddox Zaidan-Jones scored three goals while Moses Vargas added the other for the Predators.

Jack Blain scored the Penguins’ lone goal.

Eagles and Blizzards advance to PABA High School final

The Maranatha Blizzards defeated the Wesley Methodist Sting Rays in the semi-finals.

THE CLEMENT Howell High School Eagles and the Maranatha senior Blizzards will play the finals of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) High School League from Monday afternoon at the Graceway Sports Centre.

The finalists, who dominated the regular season, swept their competitors in the semi-finals. The Blizzards opened the semis with a 24-20 win over the Wesley Methodist Sting Rays while the Eagles eased past the BWIC Spartans 34-21.

In game two, Jaden Louis scored nine points and made four steals as the Blizzards edged the Sting Rays 24-22 to win their best-in-three

semis. Javanio Rigby added seven points and three boards for the winners.

Justin Parker and Juan Williams scored four points each for the Sting Rays.

Meanwhile the Eagles recorded an emphatic victory 47-13 in their second game. Novardo Higgs and Fray Merete led the attack with 14 points, eight rebounds and 12 points and five rebounds respectively.

Branden Higgs scored eight of the Spartans’ 13 points, while he also pulled down five boards.

The first game of the finals will tip off at 15:30h on Monday at the same venue.

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The TCI team had some memorable performances at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. (Photo Willah Gray)

TCI exceeded expectations at Commonwealth Games THE Turks and Caicos Islands did not win a medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, but they exceeded expectations, so much so that even the track and field coach of the side Randy Ford was pleasantly surprised.

In grading their performance, the seasoned coach gave the side a score of 8 out of 10.

“I would have given them 8-10, the administrators and coaching staff were quite satisfied with the performance of the athletes and I applaud the athletes for the sacrifice that they have made in taking

time from their work and college schedules to serve the country.”

Ifeanyi Otuonye was definitely the standout athlete. Not only did he carry his long jump record past the 8M mark (8.03M to be exact), he also was the best runner in the relays.

Otuonye’s personal best split of 45.50s was extremely fast and it was the trigger in the second leg that helped the team to a new TCI record.

Angelo Garland started the race, while Devante Gardiner ran the third leg and Frantzley Benjamin anchored. The 3:13.70s ensured

that TCI qualified for their first ever Commonwealth Games relay final.

In the final, TCI finished sixth after clocking a time of 3.16.39s. Again, Otuonye led the charge with a solid 46.3s split. Benjamin’s injury in the final however restricted the side from attaining another PB or finishing close to their preliminary time.

Ford said that the relay team stood out because the quartet had limited time to train. Three of the four athletes are based in the USA, but in different parts. Only Benjamin is based in the TCI.

Delano Williams won his season opener last Saturday.

Williams wins 200M season opener TCI’s first Olympian Delano Williams stormed to victory in the 200M at the Utech Classic, which was held last Saturday at the National Stadium in Jamaica.

Williams who was born in the TCI, competes for Great Britain, and trains in Jamaica. He told the Weekly News that he was pleased with his time of 21.13s.

“It was one of my fastest openers.”

The 24-year-old said he was impressed with the training he

has received from coach of the Maximizing Velocity and Power (MVP) Track and Field Club, Stephen Francis.

“He has helped me to be stronger on the bend and a better starter out the blocks. We are still loaded based on the programme we are getting and I am excited to see what the season holds for me.”

The former Munro College star athlete joined the club a few months ago.

Local swimmers impressive in first meet – Hamilton Jr. wins first place trophy in eight-and-under division THE three swimmers who represented the Turks and Caicos Aquatics Swim Club last weekend at the Swat Spring Meet in Nassau, Bahamas now all have personal times—some of which were good enough to win medals.

Coach of the side Lenin Hamilton said he was as nervous as the young swimmers.

“We all were nervous at first.

Me being a first time coach and competing against people who I swam against and they have the experience coaching. They (the TCI swimmers) never jumped off a diving block before nor swam in a 50 metre pool before so yeah they were scared cause they kept saying coach this pool too long

and they weren’t even finishing one lap during warm ups so I was so glad that when race time came…”

AWARD Lenin Hamilton Jr was outstanding in the eight and under boys division.

He finished with the first place trophy and qualified for nationals in the Bahamas in some of the events.

He won the 200M freestyle, finished second in the 100M freestyle, and the 50M backstroke and third in the 200M IM. Tajhari Williams conquered his fear of the 400M, and he did it in style with a third place finish.

The coach’s six-year-old daughter Lenika completed the 50M freestyle against eight-year-old swimmers.

The TCI Aquatics Swim Club trio of Lenin Hamilton Jr., Lenika Hamilton and Tajhari Williams were outstanding in the Bahamas.

Coach Hamilton, who started the swim club in November 2017, said that overall the meet was extremely fruitful because of the swimmers’ experience

and due to the relationships that he was able to establish.

“Everybody was just congratulating us. They wanted to

know when we have swim meets so they can come for a meet, and some of the other clubs reached out also to invite us to their meets.”

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