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THREE TOURISTS DIE IN DROWNING TRAGEDY
Married couple Irma Barrera and Roy Perez of Lake Jackson in happier times
Dr Richard Okoloise a friend of the couple from Texas died in a tragic drowning accident
A COUPLE from Houston, Texas, and their family friend vacationing in the TCI died in a tragic accident on Monday (August 5) while swimming in the ocean with their children. PAGE
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“Having a Ritz-Carlton really raises the bar for the Turks and Caicos,” Walter Gardiner of Regency Christie’s International Real Estate
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The Ritz-Carlton Residences on Grace Bay are the TCI’s first luxurybranded homes (artist’s impression courtesy of Ritz-Carlton)
Ritz-Carlton ‘raises the bar’ for TCI Islands’ first 12-storey development gathers pace as North Americans flock to snap up luxury condos BY GEMMA HANDY LOVE it or loathe it, construction on the 12-storey Ritz-Carlton resort set
to dominate the Grace Bay skyline continues full steam ahead with dozens of the beach condos already sold. The 10.5-acre development – the
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The project encompasses three 12-storey buildings; a hotel and two blocks of condominiums
highest in the TCI – already dwarfs the adjacent Seven Stars resort which had held the accolade for more than a decade. Construction has been underway for 18 months with the hotel currently at eight storeys. And, say realtors behind the scheme, the only way is up. In addition to the 124-room hotel, the project will comprise two more 12-storey residential buildings; one beachfront block of 36 condos and the second just behind it with 24 condos. The height has been the subject of both fierce debate and a legal battle launched by neighbouring hotels since it was first mooted five years ago. While the huge inward investment was welcomed by some, others feared the development’s environmental impact along with the aesthetic effect on the Islands’ traditionally lowdensity landscape. “Having a Ritz-Carlton really raises the bar for the Turks and Caicos,” Walter Gardiner, of Regency Christie’s International Real Estate, told the Weekly News. “We are already seeing other resorts here now upgrading their facilities; historically, this has happened in other places when a Ritz-Carlton has entered the market.
It is the top brand in the world - bar none.” For Gardiner, the project is also the result of two decades of work coming to fruition. “I have been trying to get a Ritz-Carlton here for 20 years,” he revealed. “The name attracts the very top of the high-end market in terms of visitors and really promotes good international recognition. “It brings people here who would not have come before; they know a Ritz-Carlton means a very high level of service.” First-rate amenities the new homeowners will enjoy include a spa, fitness centre, 24/7 valet parking and concierge, limousine and chauffeur access, personal chefs and a grocery shopping service. The brand had previously been tipped for West Caicos where construction on a multi-million dollar development was underway for several years until the 2008 financial crash saw the collapse of its main lender Lehman Brothers. Gardiner, who sold the Grace Bay site to Venezuelan hotel developers Desarrollos Hotelco in 2011, said 33 of the 36 beachfront condos have been sold to date. Regency Christie’s, in which he is a partner, holds the exclusive listing for the private residences, the TCI’s
first luxury-branded homes. And with prices starting at $2.2 million for a two-bedroom property, increasing to $3.5 million for a threebed, the sales have added millions to public coffers in stamp duty. Spanning almost 700 linear feet of the territory’s world-famous beach, the development will also encompass the TCI’s largest conference centre and ballroom, a casino, pool bar and grill, and a US-branded speciality steakhouse. There are a handful of other RitzCarltons in the region, including Aruba, Cayman Islands, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Contemporary restaurant chain BLT Steak has an outlet at two of them. Construction on all buildings is slated to be completed concurrently at the end of 2021. The vast majority of the condo buyers are from North America and plan to use the properties as vacation homes, Gardiner continued. Several own Ritz-Carlton retreats in other locations. EP HOTELS The onset of a European-style hotel is also something of a departure from the TCI’s traditional tourism model. Dubbed ‘EP hotels’, they offer CONTINUED
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Married couple Irma Barrera and Roy Perez of Lake Jackson in happier times
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Dr Richard Okoloise a friend of the couple from Texas died in a tragic drowning accident
Three American tourists drown in riptide off Middle Caicos BY OLIVIA ROSE A COUPLE from Houston, Texas, and their family friend vacationing in the TCI died in a tragic accident on Monday (August 5) while swimming in the ocean with their children. What was supposed to be a dream vacation in paradise turned out to be a disaster for Irma Barrera, 34, and Roy Perez, 38, of Lake Jackson, their 15-year-old daughter, their friend Dr Richard Okoloise and his young daughter also from Texas. According to reports reaching the Weekly News, the group was exploring the scenic Bambarra Beach in Middle Caicos and may have attempted to reach nearby Pelican Cay. From all accounts, the group while swimming the half-mile distance through shallow water encountered a riptide fuelled by high winds which pushed them further out to sea. Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force on Monday (August 5) promptly responded to the drowning report. After authorities launched a search and rescue operation for the missing parents, the trio’s daughters, both minors were rescued from the water. A police report said the rescue team discovered Barrera’s body first which washed ashore around 2pm. Her husband Perez’s body was recovered shortly after 5pm.
Barrera worked as a nurse at Angleton Emergency Room, and was a loving and caring mother and friend according to the many tributes that poured in on social media accounts. Meanwhile, Perez, was remembered by friends on Facebook as a hardworking family man with a great sense of humour. The search for Dr Okoloise was suspended until Tuesday morning when his body was eventually recovered with assistance of members of the US Coastguard. According to AOL News, Dr Okoloise, who was an emergency medicine doctor in Angleton, Texas, was remembered as an “amazing ER physician and family man” by a friend and colleague. Annamarie Kilgore wrote on Facebook: “He loved medicine, travelling and his family. I will miss his ridiculous talks. “However, I’m thankful he was called while being in his favourite place in the world. “He always told me ‘if I ever disappear after a lottery win, I’ll be hiding in Turks and Caicos’.” The victims’ children were temporarily placed in the care of social workers following their parents’ deaths. According to a Texas news outlet, family members of the three victims are working to get both daughters who survived the horrific incident back to the United States.
LOCAL EFFORTS The shocking news rocked the quiet and sparsely populated island on Monday. Many residents of the community rushed to the scene to help local authorities with their search on land and water. District Commissioner of Middle Caicos Frederico Johnson, who was also a part of the search team, set out on foot to help scour the beach. He later recounted what transpired during the extensive search and rescue mission. Johnson said that after two bodies were found by police he continued to scan the waters for any sign of the third body. “We came together as a community and we tried our best. Right when I was about to leave, I saw this shape in the water.” He then alerted authorities to help retrieve the last body. Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting on Monday described the incident as “a very human and terrible tragedy”. “This was a tragic loss of life and obviously, all of us are asking every question we can about what went wrong. “Our thoughts and our prayers go out to everyone, most especially the children involved.” He said while it can be a world filled with many bad things, there are still good Samaritans. “I would like to thank those who
came to the aid of the children and everyone who were a part of the search and rescue, this includes volunteers, our emergency response teams and the US Coastguard helicopter crew. “I would also like to thank our partner agencies, the governor and the premier for their support during this operation and for the care and support provided to the children involved.'” Commissioner Botting on Tuesday thanked those involved in the search and rescue exercise. He said: “Out of tragedy often comes strength and a heroic effort from those responding at a time of desperate need. “I speak on behalf of the force executive team and indeed the whole force when I say we are proud of the response of the Marine Branch officers, officers on Middle Caicos, other officers that attended from the sister islands and those officers who assisted from afar in the 911 Centre and the Silver and Gold Commander who all did everything possible to assist those in trouble. “I must also point out the efforts of the District Commissioner for the Island of Middle Caicos Mr Fredrico Johnson, your acts of leadership speak volumes, and the local community who also assisted.” Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs in a statement expressed his grief on
the incident and conveyed sympathy and sadness to the families of the victims. “We are saddened whenever incidents of this nature occur. “While there is nothing we are able to do to bring your loved ones back, we want you to know that we will always keep you in our prayers at this difficult time.” Minister Higgs continued: “The loss of your loved ones has not only shaken the small, close-knit community of Middle Caicos but indeed the country. “I was told that the families were repeat visitors to the TCI and had an intrinsic connection, especially for light adventure. “In looking through social media postings, the emotional impact is felt in the sympathetic messages and suggestions. “We know that our entire country is pulling for the families and friends associated with this tragedy.” Higgs reiterated his Government’s commitment to ensuring that residents and visitors alike are able to enjoy all the natural attributes in a safe and hospitable fashion. Family and friends of Irma and Perez have set up a GoFundMe page to pay for funeral arrangements and other costs associated with the incident. At time of press the page had raised $22,100 of the $50,000 goal. The couple is survived by their three children.
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NEW GOVERNOR – WHAT’S THE CATCH? NEW Governor Nigel Dakin is wasting no time in getting hands-on in the community, to the point where his energy is refreshing but equally curious. He is a puzzling departure from his 14 predecessors; he seems almost too good to be true. Where is the catch? What manner of man is he? Your thoughts please.
Current actor
Karam’s bail was slashed from $700,000 to $600,000 and his reporting conditions reduced too
Peter Karam case adjourned until October ATTORNEY Peter Karam will have to wait another two months to learn whether or not he is likely to be extradited to Argentina to face questioning about a money laundering conspiracy. The case against him was adjourned on Friday (August 2) until October 16. Karam’s bail was slashed from $700,000 to $600,000 and his reporting conditions reduced too, according to his lawyer Oliver Smith. The Canadian, of law firm Karam and Missick, was arrested on a provisional warrant early last month and brought before the Magistrate’s Court which released him on conditional bail following a brief hearing. A statement previously issued by the TCI’s Attorney General’s Office revealed authorities in the South American nation were keen to speak with Karam in connection with an alleged criminal conspiracy to launder assets. Argentina submitted an extradition request with the assistance of Interpol which had previously issued a red notice for Karam. Red notices are issued for wanted fugitives and comprise a request to law enforcers across the globe to locate and arrest the person in
question. TCI authorities previously confirmed they would do “everything possible” to ensure Karam was transferred to Argentina to answer charges, if he did not contest the extradition. The AG’s statement prompted anger from Karam’s lawyers who said their client had not been notified of any charges brought against him. He is being requested by the Argentine authorities for interrogation as part of a pre-trial judicial investigation, they added. The conspiracy relates to millions of dollars in apparent bribes, said to have been funnelled into the TCI and laundered via a resort investment. The extradition request was made by an Argentine judge who ordered the arrest of three lawyers, an accountant and an investor from Miami and the TCI. The case surrounds the sale of 16 US-based properties owned by the late Daniel Muñoz, his wife Carolina Pochetti and his presumptive partners, and their re-investment in the TCI. Muñoz was private secretary to former Argentine President Néstor Kirchner. Karam denies any wrongdoing.
Playing the game in a new way; he shall appear good at first but ultimately he must follow his Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) master’s voice directions or he goes native, becomes one of us, then loses his job. The tiger cannot change its stripes. This governor cannot change anything on the really big (not merely symbolic) issues unless he wants to lose his job. That is the stage that is set, and he is the current actor/player.
A fair shake
Finally, a governor with responsibility for the police to go and see where the crime is happening. Unprecedented indeed. It’s time to see to the interests of the TC Islander and his ultimate empowerment, so for this governor the issues are wider. It is commonly reported that TC Islanders see this inner city visit by His Excellency as a signal to the migrant communities, illegal and otherwise, that the British, UK and its Grace Bay constituency are more interested in the welfare of those communities rather than the fate of the native TC Islander. It’s alleged that former governor John Freeman took extraconstitutional feelers on policy from the Grace Bay players. Governors ought to regard elections and assist with constitutional reforms. Allow elected ministers to prevail at Cabinet meetings. Decline to veto reforms to the Crown Land Ordinance so that ministers can allocate Crown land as policy requires to empower the people. Further, reports were that former governor Freeman sought to interfere in the running of Invest TCI. That needs to stop. Cooperate with reforms to the
public procurement and tendering process so that TC Islander builders can get a fair shake at public works projects. Gestures like going to the inner city may be taken at face value but people need to return to the path of growth and development and a country where the people of the country get a fair shake in the best this country has to offer.
Only way is up
Regarding all previous Governors, any change has to be an improvement.
Someone who cares
He seems a really nice person and he should be given a chance. Albeit that his employers, the FCO, have a past history of deviousness. How refreshing to have a pleasant engaging governor compared to his predecessors. Cynically with the FCO, and whether he likes it or not, he is a sycophant to their agenda, and you have to wonder what this sudden change is all about. Maybe to assuage the effects of planned corporate taxation or VAT; we are after all the helpless punch bag to whatever the EU and OECD want. Our local government is pretty
much powerless. Or perhaps independence is in the pipeline and a more affable governor would fit the bill for any transition of power. Whatever, he makes everyone feel better as someone who cares. Long may it continue.
Don’t judge him
The probationary period is normally 90 days, so let’s see! There are two categories of people from England, there is the British person and the English person. One thing both have in common is a superstitious courtesy. One thing is for sure is that whatever his intent is, he has an A+ report card so far for listening to the masses and installing a local deputy commissioner. His future grade weighs heavily on his fortitude to assist with bringing the constitution back. Don’t judge him. Let him play his cards out.
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Sloop captured with more than 100 on board A TOTAL of 114 Haitian nationals are currently at the Detention Centre following the interception of an illegal vessel early on Friday morning (August 2). According to police reports, the vessel was intercepted by Marine Branch officers some four miles from West Harbour Bluff. The Marine Branch motor vessel Sea Pursuit escorted the illegal vessel containing 84 men and 30 women to the South Dock port for processing and repatriation. Governor Nigel Dakin who was on the scene waited at the port with immigration officials where he witnessed first-hand the magnitude of the trafficking issue facing the territory. He later commended the effectiveness of the interdiction system used by local law enforcement in a post on his Instagram page. Dakin said: “The fact I was there
tells you something about how good our system for intelligence led interdiction of this criminal enterprise is becoming. “Those in TCI know how bad the storms have been over the last two days. It’s fortunate all these people didn’t drown during the crossing; indeed, our coastal waters were so choppy that those on the shore with me feared the boat might capsize as the police bought it in under tow. “Great seamanship by our police kept these people safe. “This was a slick operation that any country, skilled in multi-agency work and turning intelligence into action would have been proud of. “And I’m very proud of the police, immigration and port officials that secured our borders today. They are now in the hands of our immigration officers.”
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visitors lodging rates only, exclusive of meals, taxes and tips. Gardiner said attracting an EP hotel to the Islands was a deliberate move by the former PNP Government. “They tend to see more money trickle through the island than condos,” he said. “There is still a trend here to do what we call micro-resorts; a cluster of villas managed by one company. “I think that will continue but I think we will start to see more EP hotels too. And we are always going to be catering to the luxury market.” Gardiner said developers had submitted a second environmental impact assessment as requested last year by the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR). Department chiefs had urged the impact on the reef to be evaluated, in addition to the swim zone. “The entire project is still below the density of what’s
allowed,” Gardiner added. Other concerns from Islanders included whether or not local labour would be used to construct the buildings. More practical concerns included the fire service’s capacity to reach the top floors in the event of an emergency. Others worried that the lofty development was out of sync with the TCI. Public consultations on introducing a 12-storey development began in January 2015. But the process incurred the ire of The Venetian and The Tuscany hotels which filed legal action later that year questioning the decisions to allow them. After a two-year battle in the local courts to ensure environmental guidelines were followed, the hotels decided against taking the case to London’s Privy Council. Construction on the RitzCarlton hotel, a subsidiary of Marriott International, finally began in late February 2018.
Governor Nigel Dakin was on the scene with immigration officers as the Marine Branch motor vessel Sea Pursuit escorted the illegal boat to the South Dock port
Turning his attention to profiteers of the human smuggling scourge blighting the economic and social fabric of the Turks and Caicos Islands, he said: “My estimate is there are over 100 people on this vessel. “This is what modern day people trafficking looks like. Rather than look at those on top look at those below deck. “All will have paid over $1,000 so
you can see how lucrative this is for those gangs putting these people in jeopardy. “Each will have paid close to their life savings to a criminal gang, to have their lives recklessly risked, to be criminalised, and even if they had arrived without detection (an increasingly less likely proposition) the woman in particular face exploitation.”
Under the tree
The new governor said his efforts will be focussed on implementing a National Security Strategy to clamp down on those who profit from this dehumanising trade. A meeting of the TCI National Security Council (NSC) on July 24 revealed that three sloops landed and a further two sloops were intercepted between April and June 2019. (By Olivia Rose)
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Deputy Premier Sean Astwood examines several Government projects to assess whether they are expected to be completed by estimated timelines
Deputy premier inspects ongoing capital projects ROAD developments, removal of derelict vehicles and repairs to schools are just some of the works that Deputy Premier Sean Astwood examined this week. On Monday (August 5) the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development and a team from the Public Works Department visited several ongoing Government projects. The aim was to “ascertain the progress” of various works and to see whether they will be completed by their estimated timelines, he said in a statement on Thursday (August 8). The site visits began at the Road Development Phase Four projects – made up of roads in Blue Hills, Wheeland and Five Cays. “After assessing the work performed on Lot 1, Laney Lane, Wheeland, it was determined this project should be completed by the end of the week,” Astwood said. “The Tumpa Avenue road project in Blue Hills is still scheduled to be completed early September 2019.” The contract includes the road to
the radar station which is 95 percent completed, according to the minister, along with Granny Hill and Matilda Way. Derelict vehicles in the area will also be removed, in the Public Works Department headed project. “This project commenced in April 2019 at a cost of $1.3 million and is scheduled to be completed in September 2019,” the deputy premier said. The second site inspection was the School Infrastructure Project Phase One which includes $1.8 million in repairs and upgrades to Oseta Jolly Primary School in Blue Hills. “The project commenced in February 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in February 2020,” Astwood said. The deputy premier also inspected the School Infrastructure Project Phase Two which is comprised of construction of a new early childhood block in Oseta Jolly Primary School. The project, which began in June 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in June 2020, has an
approximate cost of $1.5 million. Astwood and his team then performed site walk-throughs on another scheme included in the project - repair works to Clement Howell High School. This was estimated to cost about $700,000. It commenced in July 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in April 2020. The team visited the newly completed EMS (Ambulance) Base on Leeward Highway. This project was recently completed ahead of schedule at a cost of about $140,000. The keys are to be officially handed over to users this month. The walk-through site visits ended with an intricate inspection of the new Providenciales Primary School in Long Bay. This project has an estimated total cost of $4.7 million. It originally began in September 2018 but was stopped for a brief period due to a legal challenge. It recommenced in February 2019 and is on schedule for completion August 2020, Astwood said.
The deputy premier said he was pleased by the progress of the ongoing works and has committed
to getting timely progress reports and seeing all the projects through to fruition.
Provo hit by three robberies in one morning THREE robberies took place within the space of three hours in Providenciales early on Thursday morning (August 7). Police are unsure at this stage if the incidents are related. The first happened at about 12.30am at First Caribbean Bank on Leeward Highway, according to a police press release. A man was approached by an armed robber who demanded money. The gunman shot in victim in the leg and stole cash and a silver Honda Accord car. At 1.21am police then received reports that two armed men had attempted to rob the front
desk of Ocean Club West in Providenciales. The masked men were wearing black and escaped in an unknown direction. There were no injuries reported. In a third incident, at 3.10am, police officers on patrol met a 43-year-old man who said that he and his 44-year-old female friend were robbed of cash and a black Honda CR-V. No injuries were reported in this incident. Anyone with information on these crimes can call 911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-8008477.
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Stalemate on constitutional amendments continues PNP says no to the return of the 2006 Constitution LEADER of the Opposition Washington Misick says his party is not in agreement with the Government’s call for the return of the 2006 Constitution. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday (August 7), Misick said the Progressive National Party (PNP) is a “forward-looking” party of high ideals. It does not envisage that the return of the 2006 Constitution would thrust the territory into the democratic 21st century, he stressed. Misick’s statement comes on the heels of Premier’s Sharlene Cartwright Robinson’s recent call for the reinstatement of the 2006 Constitution. The TCI’s leader, during her address to the new Governor Nigel Dakin at his swearing-in ceremony in the House of Assembly on July 15, said the current constitution is
No case against murder accused JUDGE Shiraz Aziz ruled this week that the Crown did not have sufficient evidence to try Joseph ‘Joey’ Williams for murder. Haitian national Irense Sojous, also known as ‘Haitian John’, was killed on June 3, 2018, during a drive by shooting outside Brother Will’s Bar in the Bight, Providenciales. Another man, Shaquant Walkin, was shot in the hand. Williams was first arrested on suspicion of murder by officers the same day as the incident. He appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on June 14, 2018, charged with murder, discharging a firearm and discharging ammunition. On Tuesday (August 6), the accused’s lawyer Oliver Smith made no case submissions to the judge following two weeks of evidence being submitted by both sides. In the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning, Judge Aziz upheld Smith’s application. Court accounts revealed that CCTV evidence was submitted during the trial, but no identification was made of Williams being the shooter. The only thing that placed
“nothing short of an affront to locally elected government”. The premier has long maintained that it does not reflect the “will of the people” and underscored the importance of the constitution in good governance. A lack of political consensus on proposed constitutional amendments could result in another gridlock, preventing the TCI from making tangible legislative changes with the UK. Misick in his statement explained that in 2015, having faced challenges with the 2011 Constitution, on the initiative of Dr Rufus Ewing, the PNP engaged the People’s Democratic Movement (then in Opposition) to make representations to the UK for amendments to the constitution. He said: “The public was widely consulted and the resulting proposed
amendments were forwarded to the UK government and subsequently rejected by them. “The rejection was endorsed by the current premier in the HOA in 2016 when she declared that ‘truth be told that the constitution was absolutely no hindrance to government’. “However, she reversed position once elected as the head of the governing party in December 2016. “Notwithstanding the clear contradiction in position by the PDM in and out of government, the PNP engaged with the new Government in April 2017 to review the original amendments submitted by the PNP administration. “The 2016 proposed amendments were adopted and the two sides went away to consider additional amendments that they may wish to propose,” Misick said.
Williams at the scene was testimony by Walkin that he saw the accused’s vehicle driving off after the shots were fired. Williams still faces charges of discharging a firearm and wounding with intent as it relates to the injury sustained by Walkin. The accused has since been released on bail will return to court sometime next month to answer to the charges.
uttering forged documents, one count of corruption and one count of use of criminal property. This followed a joint investigation between the RTCIPF Financial Crime Unit and the TCI Integrity Commission. The investigation began in November 2016 after reports of forged TCI work permits being issued to people in the Haitian and Dominican communities.
Civil servant gets two years for work permit scam
Man jailed for nine months for imitation gun
FORMER immigration officer Shadika Green has been sentenced to two years in jail after being found guilty of forging work permits. Green, 48, appeared in Providenciales Supreme Court before Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale on Monday (August 5). She was taken into custody and transported to Grand Turk on Wednesday (August 7) to serve her sentence. The Providenciales resident was charged with 13 counts of
JAMAICAN born Leighton Dixon has been jailed for nine months after he was found guilty of having an imitation firearm. Dixon was arrested shortly after running away from immigration officials at Providenciales International Airport when security detected what appeared to be a firearm in his luggage. Officials later determined that the firearm was not real. Dixon was sentenced by Judge Shiraz Aziz on Monday (August 5).
Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick
MORE PUBLIC CONSULTATION NEEDED Misick said that both sides have since engaged in two meetings at which the PNP proposed comprehensive amendments to the 2011 Constitution which go beyond the 2006 Constitution. He further pointed out that further engagement was suspended pending the outcome of the party’s elections. “Shortly after the party leadership elections in February of 2019, the party reengaged with the PDM at the request of the premier, and the leader of the Opposition submitted the PNP’s complete list of amendments as recommended by the party’s stalwarts. “Its consistency with previous submissions was queried by the premier and it was agreed to meet for further discussion.” These proposals, he added considered the aspirations of the people of the TCI; the need to maximise 21st century democratic principles within the constitution. Misick said: “The recommendations were made after consultation with the party’s executive and a panel of imminent local attorneys. “The two sides have reached consensus on many of the proposed changes.” However, there remain outstanding matters on which consensus may only be reached after public consultation, the Opposition leader underscored. Tentative dates for a compressed period of consultation have been proposed by the Government with the intention of having a document to forward to the UK before the end of October, Misick said. INDEPENDENT ARBITER He continued: “While we do not wish to prolong the process, or add fodder for political mischief, we believe that the public consultation ought to be presided over by an independent, qualified arbiter and ought to provide an opportunity for all stakeholders to make appropriate representations. “While we appreciate that functional technocrats within the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office will be the persons reviewing the proposed amendments and as such may be walled off at the initial stage of the consideration, ultimately agreeing an amended constitutional order is a decision that will be made by UK politicians. “Therefore, given the minority position of the Conservative government, the fractious relationship between UK Cabinet and back-benchers, the timing of the submission warrants a rethink. “We will engage the government on these procedural concerns on behalf of the Opposition. “We say irrevocably that the Progressive National Party is committed on behalf of the people of these Islands to a modern, grown-up relationship with the United Kingdom; the make-up of a HOA that reflects the voice of the people; and mechanisms within the constitution to trigger the use of public referenda on major issues of national importance, including the right to self-determination.” The Opposition leader reiterated his party’s commitment and pledged to the people of the TCI to work towards crafting a constitution that will balance the interest of all. “We are further committed to restructuring government to give those with decision rights, the rights to make decisions; undergird government processes with sound public policies; improve public sector performance by capacity building and a reward system that reflects the real cost of living; and incentivise private sector productivity to foster national prosperity,” Misick added. The TCI has had a very chequered history with Britain, direct rule from London having been re-imposed on the territory on two occasions, the most recent after a 2008-2009 commission of inquiry found evidence of systemic corruption in the then PNP Government. A new, more restrictive constitution for the TCI was subsequently negotiated, leading to a return to parliamentary democracy in December 2012. (By Olivia Rose)
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Simplify the processes of doing business in TCI SOME say the TCI is the envy of the Caribbean, but what is there to envy given the complexity of doing business in the TCI? We also love to refer to our destination as a high-end destination but the processes of doing business is not conducive to a high-end destination. In fact, it is a deterrent for any destination. Perhaps these issues are universal to other Caribbean countries and if it is so, these issues are unacceptable and should not be tolerated.
PRESENTATION OF IDENTIFICATION CARDS MULTIPLE TIMES Some organisations in the TCI may already have a valid ID of you for a past transaction but when opening new accounts, you have to go through the same process of supplying IDs. These organisations and companies should maintain an electronic database of all their clients and this database should include the valid ID. When the ID expires, then the client should be contacted for updated IDs. OPENING OF A BANK ACCOUNT Opening a bank account especially for a business can be a lengthy
process and with so much paperwork. Sometimes it can take two weeks I understand due diligence must take place but some of these individuals already have a personal account. Why can’t the process be expedited especially if you have a personal account? Accounts should be opened within 24 hours and all that paperwork should be replaced with electronic application. As a foreigner in the US, I was able to open a bank account within less than an hour. INCONSISTENT RESPONSES While most organisations have a list of requirements for conducting business, you submit your application waiting for approval. After following up on the application, you are then told you need this and that. Sometimes it also depends on who is processing the application. When an application is presented, vetting should take place at the same time with the presenter to ensure there are no delays. DOCUMENTS LOST Lost documents continue to take place in certain Government departments and as a result
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Drexwell Seymour is a certified public accountant and is the managing partner for HLB TCI. His favourite hobby, however, is writing. He has a personal website, www.drexwellseymour. com, where all of his writings are posted. He also has a YouTube channel where you can find inspirational videos. Drexwell has a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance.
individuals and companies have to start the process over which creates further delays and expenses. All documents presented to the departments should be scanned. In fact, it is about time that all Government departments and businesses accept all applications electronically. IT IS WHO YOU KNOW It appears that sometimes in order to get things done swiftly, you have to call someone with authority. All applications should be treated equally and given an expected response time. However, due to the waiting time, some of us have to contact those in authority in order to expedite the process. THE WORK PERMIT PROCESS Even though you apply several
complete their education. We must always encourage individuals to have the right attitude and find a job that they enjoy.
months in advance for a renewal of a work permit, unfortunately by the time the work permit is in your possession, it is time for the renewal process to commence. The work permit process needs to be expedited. Applications should be processed online and completed within six weeks.
INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Small businesses are the largest growing sector in most counties but the support from the Government, the banks and the community is inadequate. We must recognise the small business as a powerful sector and find ways and means to help them grow rather than saying no to them most of the time. If we can provide concessions to these condo developers, then we should provide concessions to the small businesses.
EMPLOYEES Another issue businesses face is recruiting the right employees. Given the brain drain due to the exodus of skilled locals, it is a challenge and so you are forced to work with what is in the local labour pool. In addition, some employees do not have the right attitude towards their employment. In fact, some just want the money and do not want to work. We must provide incentives to our locals to return home once they
CONCLUSION I believe most of us know the aforementioned issues but we are quiet about it. Some of us want to paint a false picture of our country to entice investors to our shores but the truth of the matter is, these issues not only affect investors but all of us. We need to address them and implement solutions quickly especially if we want to compete with the rest of the region.
COMMENTARY
Mass shootings - the reasons OUR neighbour, the USA, once again suffers from mass shootings. No one seems to know what motivates the young shooters. The voices we hear all seem to want a simple answer. Candidates in the forthcoming election are quick to blame president Donald Trump. Others blame previous presidents going back to the Clinton era and before. Then we hear that the shooters were mentally unbalanced. While true, what causes a person to be so strongly opinionated that he lays down his own life to take the lives of others? Are the shooters living in fear as the Democrat Party welcomes unlimited numbers of illegals? The USA now has 11 million illegals with 1,000 more a day coming in. While the overloaded
BY DAVID TAPFER
David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 30 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011
USA border control personnel are busy, tonnes of drugs are brought in behind their backs. Muslim radicals destroyed the USA World Trade Centre. All Americans no longer feel safe anywhere in their own country. Is this the white supremacist movement? The majority of victims are white. In the heart of the congested major USA cities, black Americans
are killing each other over drugs and the money it brings. Recently I watched videos of now popular movies. In the films of today, automatic weapons spray bullets knocking down so many humans that it is impossible to keep count. Why sell semi-automatic weapons to anyone? It seems this all began with what was called the “great society” of liberal democrat president Lyndon B
Johnson, from Texas. Johnson was a behind the scenes racist. His solution to the Vietnam War was massive carpet bombings killing tens of thousands. When that failed, he did not run for reelection. While his party raised taxes and regulations on USA industry, driving them overseas or out of business, the same Democrats spent billions of welfare in the big cities to woo the residents into their party. Not with jobs, but with welfare. Perhaps it all began with the reversal of the most basic human right - the right to life. Legalised abortion. Not in the first trimester but for the whole nine months of a woman’s pregnancy. Now the Democrats are expanding abortion to minutes after birth. Poor innocent new-born babies are placed on a table and killed.
Does the medical personnel that takes the life of a seven, eight month or full term helpless baby have a mental problem? This one law has killed 60 million un-borns in the last 40 years. Abortion alone has reduced the value of human life among young people. There may be other reasons for mass killings but the above are the main ones. If the currently inactive congress were to take action it will still require a couple of generations to realise a change in the world’s richest country. Thank God the TCI does not permit automatic rifles even with an official permit and we don’t have abortion clinics. Further we of the TCI love life. Next week we will comment on the solutions.
August 10-16, 2019
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Something is rotten in Denmark ON OR about September 7, 2017, the Turks and Caicos Islands was pounded and battered by hurricane Irma, the strongest category five hurricane to ever be observed in the Atlantic Ocean. About two weeks later, on or about September 22, 2017, hurricane Maria, a category five hurricane that was regarded as the deadliest hurricane on record since 2004, also pounded and battered the Turks and Caicos Islands. Those two consecutive, recordbreaking category five hurricanes in September of 2017 damaged or destroyed nearly 95 percent of the schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands, every one of our airports, the parliament building on Grand Turk and a significant number of other government facilities and office buildings throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands, with damages totalling tens of millions of dollars. The Turks and Caicos Islands Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement 2017-2021, that was prepared by the
BY SHAUN MALCOLM current PDM Government of the Honourable Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, projected annual government operating surpluses of over $42 million for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, over $6 million for the 2017-2018 fiscal year and over $11 million for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. When you couple that $59 million in operating surpluses with the Government’s cash reserves, hurricane damage insurance
payments received by the TCIG and the swollen Sovereign Wealth Fund of the TCI, one might have expected that the Turks and Caicos Islands PDM Government was flush with cash and would have found a way by now, August of 2019, to complete those 2017 hurricane repairs on the schools, airports and government buildings. But, you would be very wrong. Almost 24 months have now passed since the hurricane damage to our schools and government buildings in September of 2017 and some of the repair work has yet to be started and much of that repair work has yet to be completed. Why? In 2015 when the HJ Robinson High School on Grand Turk burned to the ground, a real crisis at a time when the TCI Government was financially challenged, the PNP Government of Rufus Ewing found the funds and rebuilt that school in 90 days. Most of our Caribbean counterparts, contemporaries
and other overseas territories in the Eastern Caribbean who were damaged or destroyed by the same hurricanes that damaged our Islands, were fully repaired within nine to 12 months. We continue to linger. Why? As 2017 came to an end and 2018 began, complaints started to accumulate that the PDM Government was not promptly addressing the hurricane repairs of government buildings and institutions in a timely manner and they were cancelling or delaying other infrastructure projects. Certain persons in the PDM Government attempted to mislead the public by claiming that hurricane repair and infrastructure funds were being controlled by former governor John Freeman and the British. That intentionally misleading information caused some of our people to misinterpret the Government’s apparent delays in hurricane repairs or previously planned infrastructure projects, on
the UK’s tight hold on the purse strings of our Treasury. Governor Freeman was forced to confront those false accusations on April 23, 2018, when the governor hosted an interview with the local media at his Raleigh House office in Providenciales where he stated: “It is quite wrong that people blame the UK.” Governor Freeman said that the TCI Government could spend its own money to aid in the territory’s recovery from the devastating hurricanes. Governor Freeman also said that if there is a need, it is possible to spend the money that is there, and that the Government also has the option to borrow against reserves on the international market, if they wish. The governor followed up by saying: “I should add that in terms of identifying funding to meet immediate post hurricane CONTINUED
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MILLS MUSES
CARIBBEAN societies have not changed significantly since their so-called discovery. Columbus and other Europeans came and whipped and shaped them into a European version of what a society is, despite the imperfect nature of their own. And the whip is still being used in a more subtle way in Caribbean countries because of the way the international economic system is organised, which ropes them into this arrangement to become the recipients of international aid, members of global and regional institutions, and subscribing to terms of trade and development initiatives which are often unfavourable to vulnerable nations. They therefore become subject to debt and balance of payments issues. International regulations are formulated by the more powerful whips to achieve conformity with ways of operating in the international arena, so that international institutions can inspect the economies of dependent countries, impose paradigms, set benchmarks for achievement and hand out punishment if certain goals are not achieved in given periods of
BY OLIVER MILLS
Oliver Mills is a former lecturer in education at the UWI Mona Campus. He holds a BA (Hons.) UWI, an M.Ed. Dalhousie Univ., an MA University of London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM and Training, Leicester Univ.
time. The whip is a crafty use of diplomacy to induce compliance by more vulnerable countries to ensure political and economic development follow a designated path, and to guarantee that certain consequences be meted out if they are not. In a more circumscribed sense, one source describes whipping as a beating or flogging administered by a whip by way of punishment. This, of course, refers to the period of slavery in the Caribbean and the Americas. Here, the whip was used as a tool to return a situation to a state of normalcy. It suggests that certain norms of behaviour have been breached by an individual or group which requires a pulling back to restore the status quo. It also denies the rights and freedoms of individuals and uses power and authority to keep a
preferred situation intact. ‘Spartacus Educational’ states that the threat of having slaves whipped was the main method to control their behaviour, and that the number of lashes given was based on how serious the offence was. It says that on one plantation 39 lashes was the number for most offences. And a slave who ran away for nine weeks was given 107 lashes when captured. This shows the severity of the use of the whip which conveyed psychologically the message that no one should dare attempt anything that defied the rules of the plantation. The whip, as a virus, was intended to infect the minds of the slaves with the terrifying expectation of what awaited them if they attempted anything. And its scars served as a reminder long after the act of whipping.
What made it even more ridiculous was that blacks were not allowed to testify in court against the system that in itself was a mighty whip. The noted source also states that both women and men were whipped, including slaves who were married. The episode is also given concerning a female slave who had an alleged good relationship with her master who was a church minister. Despite this, he arranged for her to be whipped to, according to the minister, subdue her stubborn pride. The point is, that under the rule of the whip no one was safe. The system of power was the only entity that mattered and power meant the ownership of plantation wealth and the privileges that came with it. The poor and powerless slaves who were the generators of wealth hardly ever enjoyed the fruits of their labour. But the whip was also associated with intimidation and deterrence, designed to discourage any thought of contesting an unjust system, while maintaining a particular privileged group in authority. Interestingly, the whip has taken different forms throughout the years. For example, in a given situation when a person in authority raises his voice at someone, the person affected often describes the experience as
being like the lash of a whip. Even the body language of a manager when he walks into the office generates a psychological scare, which sends almost everyone scampering to their positions. A revival of the historic experiences of slavery? Even a stare by someone in authority (the dreaded look) can produce a sense of unease in others who silently wonder what is it they have done to deserve it. The whip at work? Even more telling is the fact that domestically the belt has taken over from the whip. Although we boast of being civilised, the belt is used in many homes to instil discipline. Even in some lower level schools, the belt which became the strap remains in use in a limited way. And even now, graduates of many of these schools, even though they have become mature adults, still wince when the belt is pulled from its straps in their presence. The power of the whip and its psychological effects remain deeply embedded in the psyche of those whose ancestors experienced it practically with regularity.
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Salt Cay Airport to close for two months SALT Cay’s small airport is to close for 60 days to allow for $4.5 million in runway repairs and renovation works to take place. Flights will cease on August 19 and the facility is expected to open again on November 18, according to an InterCaribbean Airways press release. The Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority (TCIAA) is carrying out the works. The August 2 statement continued: “InterCaribbean will update the travelling public of any
changes to the planned schedule of closure, whether earlier or later based on favourable conditions for the work to complete.” A ferry service is available for anyone wishing to travel between Grand Turk and Salt Cay over the coming months. Back in 2017, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stripped Salt Cay Airport of its licence after conducting a preliminary report in which it determined the airport was in dire need of repairs due to its rundown state.
Flights will cease on August 19 and the facility is expected to open again on November 18
During a town hall meeting in Salt Cay earlier this summer, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson met with residents to discuss the airport rehabilitation plans. She was joined by CEO of TCIAA John Smith, COO of TCIAA Floyd Ingham, and CEO of CAA Peter Forbes. Cartwright Robinson, who holds the responsibility for the TCIAA, CAA and local government,
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explained that engineers had prepared the scope of works to be carried out. Steps will now be taken to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner, she said. The news of the impending start of the project dating back as early as 2007 was well received by residents. In June, the TCIAA announced that a contract had been awarded and the airport rehabilitation project would get underway in late July or early August. The scope of works will include re-carpeting and overlay work of the runway intersection, pavement line markings and airfield signage. In addition, there will be definition of the runway’s longitudinal and transverse strips and safety ends, storm water drainage improvements, airfield electrical improvements and
airfield perimeter fence relocation and installation. The taxiway and apron underlying and pavement surfaces will be renovated and extensive work will be done to expand the apron. Provision is being made for the installation of a temporary helipad to accommodate emergency operations for the duration of the project, the TCIAA said. The massive upgrade works when completed will ensure that the airport is on par with standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 14 and as prescribed by the local CAA. Last week JAGS McCartney Intentional Airport in Grand Turk reopened after extensive works to repair the terminal building following the 2017 hurricanes.
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renovations and repairs, the UK has not restricted this in any way, and has encouraged the TCIG to draw, as necessary, on its financial resources including, if necessary, on its comparatively large reserves.” Contrary to the false information that some individuals in the PDM Government were disseminating, a clear message was sent by former governor John Freeman in April of 2018 that the United Kingdom was not preventing or delaying the Turks and Caicos Islands Government from spending any of its own money on hurricane repairs or from borrowing on the international market if the Government so desired. There are many people who firmly believe that the unnecessary delays and interruptions in the start of 2017 hurricane damage repairs and previously approved infrastructure projects had been strategically designed to delay
the completion of this work to correspond to the final year of the current PDM’s tenure when the work would be fresh in the minds of the voters and could be effectively used to promote and market the PDM for the next election. There appears to be a wholesale attempt at disingenuous manipulation and distraction of the TCI’s voters by cutting ribbons on hurricane Irma and Maria building repairs (like the airport in Grand Turk on July 30) in an election year to give the TCI public the illusion that the PDM is actually responsible for something productive. When you are elected to be responsible for the welfare of other people, good judgement is everything. Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive. May God bless these Turks and Caicos Islands.
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New laws needed to deal with advancing technology, says telecoms minister MODERN laws on cyber security and data protection must be put in place in the TCI as technology continues to progress, according to telecoms minister Goldray Ewing. He was speaking following the 35th Annual Canto Conference and Trade Exhibition in Trinidad which took place from July 21 to 24. Hon. Ewing led a team of Telecommunications Commission staff and board representatives to the conference, which followed the theme, ‘Transitioning to a digital region’. He said he was “elated” to attend his first Canto conference, which provided a unique opportunity to network with ministerial colleagues, operators and professionals in the region. “It was certainly a forum where thought provoking presentations were made,” he said in an August 5 press release.
“No doubt, this has assisted my appreciation of the current issues, emerging trends and rapidly developing technologies in the telecommunications space.” In addition to attending the Canto conference, the team also attended a ‘Competition in digital age’ workshop which was hosted by GSMA. The Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organisations (Canto), is the leading authority in shaping information, communication and technology in the Caribbean Region and the Americas. Every year it brings together an array of operators, regulators, government ministers, companies and individuals in the telecommunications sector. This more than 400 delegates were in attendance.
Public invited to meetings on marine conservation WATER sports, diving, tour and fishing boat operators are all invited to a series of August meetings to discuss the next step in the conservation of sharks and rays. Earlier this year the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) met with the public to talk about how conserving certain marine species could boost tourism in the territory. Then in June residents were encouraged to complete an online survey so the trust could determine their understanding of the importance of sharks and rays in the greater ecosystem. Now following the BNT’s independent consultation, members will be back in the TCI to speak to the public about possible conservation methods.
In a press release on Wednesday (August 7), the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) said the meetings are open to everyone. They will be held at Dillon Hall, Grand Turk, on Tuesday, August 13, at 6pm; at the Community Centre, South Caicos, on Wednesday, August 14, at 6pm; Horse Stable Beach, North Caicos, Thursday, August 15, at 5pm; at the Kew Community Centre, North Caicos, on Thursday, August 15, at 7pm; and at the National Environmental Centre, DECR, Providenciales, on Friday, August 16, at 6pm. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the DECR via email at environment@gov.tc or on 3384170.
Government waives warehouse storage fees NO RENTAL fees will be charged for goods deposited in the Queen’s Warehouse before July 29. Premier and Minister of Finance Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, with the approval of Cabinet, has waived the rents. If all customs charges are paid, the goods will be released to the owner before August 29, but if not, they will be auctioned. A Government press release on July 29 said: “There is no requirement for an application to be made for this waiver. “All goods remaining after the expiration of the waiver period, will be liable to be auctioned.
“We therefore encourage all affected parties, to do what is necessary to take possession of their goods as soon as practical and within the waiver period.” To benefit from the waiver renters must make a customs declaration and all other customs charges, such as import customs duties and the customs processing fee, must be paid. Further information can be found in Providenciales at cmwilliams@ gov.tc, ldmalcolm@gov.tc, rggibbs@gov.tc or ohiggs@gov.tc In Grand Turk further information can be found by emailing ncgarland@ gov.tc, ljoutten@gov.tc or dsmith@ gov.tc
Governor Nigel Dakin talks to prisoners at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk
Prison must not be a dehumanising experience, says governor THE TCI not only has a duty but also self interest in giving prisoners dignity, Governor Nigel Dakin said following a recent visit to Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk. Last week the new governor was given a tour of the facility and sat for an hour listening to the concerns of several prisoners, each who represented a specific prison wing. In an Instagram post on July 30, he said he was left with a “mixed emotions about that I’ve yet to fully process”. He described them as “smart, articulate” and said that much of what they were asking for was reasonable. “The young men I met on the wings had recognised they’d made some very bad life choices - often at a very early point in their life - and were looking forward to redeeming themselves.” In November last year, Sabrina Green, Director of the TCI Human Rights Commission, released a lengthy statement exposing the appalling state of the prison. In her report, she said the penal facility was “not fit for human habitation” and should be
condemned. Green reported that its state was in breach of several UN standards and inmates had been “dehumanised” by poor living conditions leaving little room for rehabilitation. In January this year a violent riot broke out at the prison after several disgruntled prisoners were not taken to their court hearings. Then in May dozens of inmates refused to leave the communal areas and return to their cells after they said they were not supplied with adequate bathroom products. “If a society is to run effectively then there must be law, and there must be sanction for those that break the law,” the governor said. “A prison is the physical manifestation of that. “But once a person’s liberty has been taken, the state not only has a duty but also self interest in according them the dignity that they may well have denied their victim while also understanding that absent of mandatory full life sentences, these men will one day be either their neighbour or their children’s neighbour. “Some may wish to argue with me, but prison must not be
a dehumanising experience that punishes, not through loss of liberty but through reduction of a person’s humanity. “TCI, we are collectively bigger than that, and over any serious time frame rehabilitation is better than retribution. “The later is neither smart public policy or considered private morality. Let me know if you agree or disagree.” He went on to say that the prison is “not (not) a good news story” as the Government is committed to funding a much-needed modernisation. Prison Superintendent Grahame Hawkings is already aware of what needs to be done, Dakin said, adding: “We are lucky to have such an experienced officer.” The governor said the prison staff impressed him and “if you ever think you have a hard or an important job try theirs for a day”. “Any if you are sceptical that we need to improve the prison let me know and I’ll do what I can so you can draw your own informed conclusions from eyewitness experience.” (By Rebecca Bird)
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Bruce Willis bids farewell to Parrot Cay The actor’s name has been synonymous with the private isle for two decades BY GEMMA HANDY BRUCE Willis has sold his deluxe home on Parrot Cay, the island with which the Die Hard actor first fell in love 30 years ago. The seven-acre property – which includes 11 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms – was bought by an unnamed purchaser for $27 million, just short of a TCI record. The sale once again garnered worldwide headlines for the Islands, coming just weeks after the former home of legendary singer Prince was sold by the same Providencialesbased firm. Willis and wife Emma listed their beachfront estate with Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty in March for $33 million. Had the sale price been half a million dollars higher, it would have been the biggest in the Islands’ history. The company also sold an adjacent property which retains that title; Oliver’s Cove went for an eyewatering $27.45 million in February 2016. In addition to its coveted location on the exclusive private isle, the Willis’ property, known as ‘The Residence’, encompasses a main house and two guest villas, four pools and a yoga pavilion. The couple’s two young daughters had their own playground and pirate ship in the grounds. And while the family will no longer have a holiday home in the TCI, they will be taking plenty of fond memories with them; the film action hero married second wife Emma at the stunning pad in 2009. The couple also renewed their vows there for their 10th anniversary in March at a ceremony attended by Willis’ first wife, actress Demi Moore. The decision to sell up is said to
Bruce Willis
be due to the Willis’ recent relocation from New York to California where they bought a $9.8 million home in Brentwood earlier this year. “For the past 20 years, we’ve made so many beautiful memories on the island,” they told Architectural Digest in a statement. “We fell in love and married there, enjoyed two babymoons on the cay, and it was on our beach that we renewed our vows.” Willis, 64, first vacationed in Parrot Cay, staying at the hotel, in the 1990s. He bought the prime parcel of land on a private bay in 2000 and spent four years developing it into a sprawling, Asian-inspired estate. “He fell in love with the beauty and tranquility of the island, staked a beautiful plot of land – now the most desirable part of the island – and built a wonderful compound for both his family and friends,” Emma said. She described the idyllic isle as a place that makes “stress melt away”. “We also instantly feel more connected to nature, a rarity in this day and age,” she added. The Willis’ home has long been a local landmark, delighting tourists who cruise past the island, a 35-minute boat ride from Providenciales. The property underwent a full
Bruce Willis bought the prized parcel of land in 2000
The actor married second wife Emma at the property in 2009
redesign last year. The split-level main house spans more than 5,000 square feet with the enormous master suite consuming the entire upper level. On the main floor is an indoor/ outdoor great room with a cinema. Its sale is another feather in the
cap for Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s Nina Siegenthaler and Joe Zahm. Prince’s six-bedroom home in Turtle Tail sold for $10.8 million in June. Millionaire investor Tom Barnes, a huge fan of the ‘Purple Rain’ singer, was enamoured with
its iconic purple driveway and movie room. Fellow Prince fans will be able to sample its delights too after Barnes announced plans to rent out the sensational six-acre Juba Salina property for uber-plush vacations.
Prevent mosquito breeding, environment health chiefs urge RECENT rainfall is likely to increase the number of mosquitos breeding in the Turks and Caicos Islands – but there are measures that everyone can take to cut this down dramatically. This week the Environmental Health Department once again asked residents to do their bit to curb the growth of the mosquito population. “[We] hereby advise residents, home owners, apartment owners and businesses to remove all debris
and refuse or garbage from their premise and dispose at the public landfill or solid waste disposal sites on your respective island,” a press release said on August 2. “The removal of the debris and refuse or garbage from your premises will reduce mosquito breeding and prevention of mosquito borne and other vector borne diseases such as dengue fever.” Dengue is a flu-like illness that can become severe and may cause
death if prompt treatment is not received. Symptoms normally begin four to ten days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. There is no cure or specific treatment for dengue. The Vector Control Unit will continue to monitor and treat mosquito breeding sites. However, the public can treat
standing water on their premises by using cooking oil or any other environmental friendly oils. In addition to taking these preventative measures, residents are encouraged to continue to prevent the growth and reproduction of mosquitoes by taking the following precautions: -Check around buildings for anything that could hold water, inspect your home and yard weekly. -Turn containers over or cover them.
-Get rid of or cover old tires. -Properly dispose of all garbage/ refuse. -Cover boats, children’s pools, etc. -Clean rain gutters and make sure they are flowing properly. -Check screens for holes. -Tightly cover water drums and rain barrels. More information is available from the Environmental Health Department on 338-2143 or 3382144.
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Rodney Adams appointed Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police BY OLIVIA ROSE VETERAN police officer Rodney Adams has been appointed as the new Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Son of the soil Adams is the current Assistant Commissioner of Police and he will assume his new role next Monday (August 12). Adams’s confirmation as the new Deputy Commissioner will be dependent on his successful completion of the Strategic Command Course in the UK in the first quarter of 2020. Governor Nigel Dakin announced his appointment in Grand Turk on Monday (August 5). Adams said he will work with communities across the TCI to serve to the best of his ability. “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to serve in this capacity and wish to thank the interview panel and His Excellency the Governor for his confidence in me as the best man for this role at this time,” he said. ACP Adams has served in the force for 35 years, working in various roles throughout the territory before being promoted to assistant commissioner in 2007. He will join the force’s executive team that includes Police Commissioner Trevor Botting, Acting Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant and Assistant Commissioner Wayne Jones. Adams said he is committed to working with the executive team for the good of the TCI and will focus on fostering a more proactive approach towards policing in the territory. “The morale of our staff is important to me and I will do all within my power to motivate, support and provide opportunities to develop staff and increase their capacity. “In return I expect the commitment and dedication of all staff to support the force strategic objectives.” Governor Nigel Dakin explained the rationale behind his decision to promote Adams to act in the role of the new Deputy Commissioner pending his training. He said: “While it is my intention to make this appointment ‘substantive’, for the moment I intend the rank to be ‘acting’. “While I understand it was not a popular comment, I do believe it was a wise comment, made by the outgoing commissioner that our officers need as much international exposure - or at least as much crossgovernment exposure - as they can get if they are to really deliver in the top jobs. “I also agree with the present commissioner, who recommended Mr Adams, that we have not done well in investing in our officers to give them this opportunity. “So our new deputy commissioner will be invested in, on the prestigious
New Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams
The Islands will have, as the person making the daily operational decisions about policing, a man who came from these Islands – Governor Nigel Dakin
police Command Course, run in the UK. “This course is mandatory for UK police officers advancement to the highest ranks. It’s a tough course, but it’s also a course that develops an officer and will give Mr Adams tremendous exposure to national policing and national security leadership, including exposure at ministerial level, in the UK,” Dakin stressed. Dakin said that in the interim it will give him the opportunity to observe Adams deliver against some of the biggest challenges the Islands face in the field, rather than just describing how he will tackle them in the interview room. “I wouldn’t be appointing him today if I didn’t think he will not only relish the challenge, but also deliver above expectation. “I briefed the premier on this course of action on Friday and she is delighted.” He underscored the importance of the deputy commissioner’s role in maintaining law and order in the territory. “The title ‘Deputy Commissioner’ doesn’t in some ways do justice to the extraordinary role this individual will inherit. “This role is, if you like, the operational command job in the
police force.” He explained that the commissioner must look up and out, take responsibility for the force’s medium and long term future, and maintain good governance across all functions. However, it is the deputy commissioner who runs the daily operations of the force making those decisions that impact immediately on the safety of citizens. “If you are operational by nature this is the dream job. This is the appointment that, when done well, is the conductor of an operational orchestra. “As governor, it is therefore an extremely important appointment for me to get right. The best job I can do for the Islands is to place the best person I can find into the role. “I certainly need the chemistry between the commissioner and his deputy to be first class, with a complementary skill set that makes this policing top team better than the sum of its parts,” Dakin added. He further pointed out that the interview panel, chaired by the new commissioner, interviewed a strong mix of local and international candidates and they recommended the appointment of Rodney Adams, a TCI Islander and veteran police officer, to be the next deputy of the
force. Dakin said: “This dilemma has not proved as hard as some might have thought. I’m delighted to be able to announce that I can square this particular circle painlessly. “The Islands will have, as the person making the daily operational decisions about policing, a man who came from these Islands. “I think in Trevor, and Rodney, I and the Islands get the best of both worlds. “It has, I think, been entirely appropriate for others to lobby publicly that this role should go to a local officer. “I can see all the reasons why that makes sense, not least in the Turks and Caicos Islands national story. “You will also appreciate that with my focus on crime, border protection and human trafficking, and with the way these issues are at the top, or near the top, of the public agenda, my first priority is to appoint the very best man or woman I can find to the job,” Dakin said. HUMILITY, INTEGRITY, FAIRNESS AND DISTINCTION Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson urged Adams to serve with humility, integrity, fairness and distinction.
She emphasised that the governor’s decision to appoint a TCI Islander to the role speaks volumes not only to how he intends to respect the people of the TCI but also how he is prepared to work alongside them. “I wish to first thank HE the Governor for seeing the potential that we all knew existed within our own police force among our officers and for appointing Mr Rodney Adams. “After many years of occupying the highest ranks in our police force, a decision was made to appoint persons from outside the organisation to occupy the most senior ranks; that of commissioner and deputy commissioner. “This was an unfortunate and disconcerting time for us as a people given the successes we enjoyed under our local leadership over the many years before. “My Government is elated as we see this as a much-needed shot of confidence for our police officers and marks the beginning of restoring our people to one of the two top leadership positions in the RTCIPF. “This, we are certain, will lift the spirits and morale of the hardworking men and women in uniform given the most recent unfortunate statements made by the former commissioner of police on his departure after over four years of custodianship and leadership as to local officers’ capabilities. “As a people we have served well over the years as leaders within this organisation and no doubt we will continue.” She said that former commissioners and senior ranks are pleased to see this as it is a testament to their work. “Whilst we continue to be exposed to various training given the regional and global challenges, policing in small, multi-island nations takes a unique, cultural approach. “Mr Adams has acted in this position previously for three years and with this appointment, he is being given the opportunity to serve at this level again.” She invited him to draw on his teachings and experiences under former commissioners and present colleagues, recognising this great opportunity given to him. Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said he is very pleased with the appointment. He said: “The selection process, chaired by myself, was testing and rigorous with a number of excellent candidates from within the force and overseas. “I am delighted to have ACP Adams as my Deputy Commissioner, having worked closely with him for the last two years. “I congratulate him on this fine achievement which is well earned and well deserved and I expect much from him as we work to ensure the TCI is safe and secure.”
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CABINET MEETING SUMMARY NOMINEES for National Honours, the postal system and CCTV were discussed at the latest meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday (August 7). Governor Nigel Dakin chaired the 19th meeting at the Hilly Ewing Building, Providenciales. All ministers were present in addition to the Deputy Attorney General Michael Dillon. Deputy Governor Anya Williams and Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles were absent on leave. AT THIS MEETING CABINET: - Noted and approved, subject to additional information requested, recommendations set out in a paper on InterHealth Canada. - Approved a number of nominees for National Honours proposed by the National Honours and Awards Committee to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and for the awards to be gazetted in accordance with the law for conferment during October 2019. - Approved voting options on terminal dues at the upcoming Universal Postal Union Congress in September 2019 and a review of the TCI postal system with a view to making it financially self-sustaining and a profitable operation. - Approved concessions on import duties for refurbishment works to the Point Grace Resort in accordance with the provisions of the Refurbishment Policy. - Approved the granting of a licence to Talbot’s Adventures, subject to specific requirements, to operate a restaurant and bar on parcel 60803/105 on Providenciales. - Noted an information paper on the provision and licensing of television services and noted the establishment of a working group by the Telecommunications Commission to draw up recommendations for new regulations for the provision of related services. - Approved measures and the drawing up of new legislation providing designated swim zones, access lanes and non-motorised water craft zones in non-protected coastal areas across the whole of the TCI. - Noted a paper provided by the chair of the National Task Force and agreed immediate next steps. - Approved a lease for the temporary relocation of South Caicos Clinic to the Denise Saunders Building, South Caicos - Approved funds to enable the Anti-Money Laundering Committee to meet the CFATF mutual evaluation team in August 2019. - Had a brief discussion about CCTV and similar options for consideration in consultation with the police. - Approved the extension of the queen conch season to August 15 and the period for exports, after the season closes, to August 29. - The premier praised the coordinated work between numerous authorities in response to a tragic incident in Middle Caicos on August 5 and thanked the DECR, Marine Branch, Child Services in the police and Social Services Department and Tourist Board. A specific mention was made of the leadership of the newly appointed commissioner of police, the minister of education and the district commissioner of Middle Caicos.
Angela Williams, founder of Extraordinary Minds Ashley’s Learning Centre, accepts cheque from Ricky Clarke owner of Flamingo Cafe
Flamingo Café donates $5,000 to learning centre BEACHSIDE restaurant Flamingo Café has donated $5,000 to a learning centre for children with disabilities. The funds were raised on Saturday, July 27, during the popular Soakin’ Wet event held yearly on Grace Bay beach. During a brief cheque presentation on Friday, August 2, restaurant owner Ricky Clarke thanked everyone who supported the event. He explained that this year a portion of the funds went to
Extraordinary Minds at Ashley’s Learning Centre. “The school has provided a platform for special children to gain access to an education, and to ensure more children get the opportunity to learn and we are glad to be of help.” Founder of the school Angela Williams, said the money will go a long way to help make the school a more fun environment for the children. “On behalf of the school, I thank
Mr Clarke and his team for their support and also other persons in the background who have help with this event.” Ashley’s Learning Centre in Providenciales is a small, non-profit institution created to nurture and develop young children with mild to severe disabilities. The school aims to imbue students with the skills necessary to have a successful, independent, and happy life in their community.
Breastmilk is the best milk, according to health ministry THE BENEFITS of breastfeeding were highlighted in healthcare clinics throughout the territory this week, as part of World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). Twenty-nine years ago, government policymakers, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Children Fund (Unicef) and others signed a declaration to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Now every year from August 1 to 7 healthcare organisations throughout the world encourage mothers to breastfeed to improve the health of their babies. This year, WHO and Unicef are partnering to promote the importance of familyfriendly policies that enable breastfeeding and help parents to nurture and bond with their children. These policies include maternity leave for
a minimum of 18 weeks and paid paternity leave to encourage shared responsibility of caring for children. Access of lactating mothers to parentfriendly workplaces to protect and support their ability to breastfeed when they return to work, is also high on the agenda. And having an area that is safe, private and hygienic for expressing breastmilk, is another aim of the organisations. A Government press release on Monday (August 5) said: “Breastfeeding promotes healthy mothers and children. Breastmilk is indeed the best milk for your babies.” In 2017, the TCI embarked on the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) which means that hospitals and healthcare facilities promote breastfeeding as the premier way of
providing nutrition to babies. Being a baby friendly hospital means that mothers and families are educated on the importance of breastfeeding in the prenatal period and the infant is placed on the breast within one hour following delivery to encourage bonding. No bottles or pacifiers are allowed to be brought into the hospital and mothers are encouraged to continue breastfeeding for a period of six months before other food is introduced. As a part of the BFHI, the Ministry of Health is conducting ongoing training for primary healthcare staff, mothers and parents on breastfeeding practices. It is also introducing a new child growth chart and the development of a nutrition policy which will improve the overall
nutritional health of all children. According to the statement breastmilk has many benefits, such as being a great source of nutrition, cost effective, strengthening the mother baby bond, and providing antibodies. It also reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, hypertension and diabetes in the mother, and improves their health, recovery and mental wellbeing. “Breastfed babies have less illnesses eg. asthma, constipation, ear and respiratory infections, gastroenteritis (diarrhoea and vomiting) and obesity. “Breastfed babies are more alert - the fatty acids in breastmilk are thought to be brain boosters.” Further information on breastfeeding is available on 338-5469.
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A column dedicated to Salt Cay? Attorney John Ewing, Chief Justice Margaret RamsayHale and F Chambers managing partner Mark Fulford
John Ewing called to the TCI Bar NEW attorney John Ewing was called to the TCI Bar this week after completing his pupillage at F Chambers Attorneys at Law. Ewing was supported by a packed courtroom containing his four children, his brothers and sister, his mother and various other relatives. Also on hand were colleagues from the National Insurance Board and F Chambers. In presenting him to the Bar, F Chambers managing partner Mark Fulford spoke of Ewing’s “admirable work ethic”. He said he would work to the very end to get a task done regardless of the time of day or night.
“John’s keen sense of duty for service to this country in his long career, from DECR where he rose through the ranks to NIB where he serves with distinction, is remarkable,” Fulford said. In welcoming Ewing to the Bar, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale reminded him of his first duty which is always to the court and secondly to his colleagues at the Bar. She told him that it was not for attorneys to make disparaging remarks about the bench or judiciary as such remarks can bring the legal profession into disrepute. Ewing was also invited by the chief justice to take up a cause for
good and without financial reward as his way of giving back to society and the TCI. The new attorney said it was a long hard road to reach the Bar and at times he felt like giving up “while studying in cold and wet England”. But he persevered through his faith in God, the encouragement of his adult children, the prayers of his mother and support of his NIB family including Leroy Tull and Rhesa Cartwright. Ewing credited his pupil master Mark Fulford for helping him while in university and beyond, and thanked all those who gave up their time and finances to support him.
Rosemary Jolly and Terry Menely, president and vice president of the National Cancer Society of TCI, receive a donation from FilCom president Alfonso Palatino and FilCom officers Perfecto Sevillejo and Kathleen Cabildo
Filipino Community donates $3,000 to cancer charity THE NATIONAL Cancer Society was the recipient of $3,000 this week, collected during a Filipino Community (FilCom) raffle. ‘Raffle for a worthy cause’ is part of the community’s savings programme and featured a holiday cruise as the major prize, according to FilCom president Alfonso Palatino. On Wednesday (August 7),
Palatino was joined by other FilCom officers Perfecto Sevillejo and Kathleen Cabildo to make the presentation. Rosemary Jolly and Terry Menely, president and vice president of the National Cancer Society of TCI were delighted to receive the donation. Palatino said: “The Filipino Community has been a stout supporter of the National Cancer
Society from its previous programmes and initiatives, and will continue to support them in any way possible.” He said the donation was their way to honour those whose lives were impacted by cancer in TCI. He thanked those who supported this cause and congratulated those who won raffle prizes. (By Olivia Rose)
“YOU’RE going to write a column about what?” asked a seemingly dumbfounded UK editor friend when I told him of my plan to write a weekly column about Salt Cay aka ‘the island that time forgot’. “What on earth will you write about week BY TITUS DE BOER after week?” Titus was born in Hamburg I can’t say that I even and has lived in the Turks and blame the man for his Caicos Islands since 1989. He works as a general business reaction, because to consultant and has been based the outsider it may in Salt Cay since 2016. indeed be somewhat of a puzzle how one could find enough material to write about, on a 2.5 square mile island with a permanent population of 50 to 60 humans (and 200 plus donkeys). As I thought about his question, getting ready to tell him about some of the subjects I’d like to cover, (to mind came the trips on the Salt Cay Ferry, Salt Cay church services, native cooking, Salt Cay’s flora and fauna, it’s fascinating history as well as the stories of and by its residents) I thought of all the things I thankfully will not have to write about. When writing about Salt Cay, there will be no stories about crime, traffic, congestion or car accidents- and that in itself is truly a blessing and shall make writing this column a joy. This column will however not just be about Salt Cay’s fascinating past but indeed also its future prospects. As I write this, material and workers for the Salt Cay Airport redevelopment project are in situ, ready to commence work. Several ideas of how to best restart the island’s economy are being discussed both at government level and of course the grapevine. I think it’s fair to say that no one knows exactly which development will end up on Salt Cay, but there is definitely a “calm before the storm” atmosphere about the place. That said, having only lived on Salt Cay since 2016, I will surely not have heard every island anecdote, read every historical account or delved into every one of the island’s eccentricities or indeed be privy to all of the potential plans for Salt Cay. And so, I encourage readers to contribute. If you have a good Salt Cay story, wish to share a memory or simply wish to express hopes, concerns or anything else as it relates to Salt Cay, feel free to contact me at tdb.salt.cay@ gmail.com
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Residents urged to apply for further education scholarship ACADEMICS with a clear vision of the future that they want to help shape are being asked to apply for a Chevening Scholarship to take part in further study in the United Kingdom. Applications are being accepted from now until November 5 from any talented professional in the public or private sector that wants to study for a master’s degree. Scholarships will be awarded to those with strong academic backgrounds and demonstrable leadership potential, a statement from the Governor’s Office said on Monday (August 5). Full financial support will be given for study of an eligible master’s degree at any UK university. Governor Nigel Dakin said: “We are looking for ambitious, professional and innovative future leaders from any walk of life, who will study hard in the UK, and be open to immersing themselves in the opportunities that arise. “Chevening scholars are incredibly diverse, so there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ scholar. “That said, if you have demonstrable leadership qualities and you have a clear vision for the future you want to help shape, you are very likely to fit in with our community of over 50,000 alumni worldwide.” He explained that the alumni network is full of “dynamic influencers” who have shared
the same experience that new scholars will. “They can offer encouragement, mentorship, advice, and contacts. When you return home after your studies you should feel well-equipped to start making a real difference professionally or socially.” He went on to say that there is a lot to potentially gain from submitting a thoughtful application. “So if you have what it takes to be a Chevening scholar, I would encourage you to apply before the November 5 deadline.” Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. Since the programme was created in 1983, more than 50,000 outstanding professionals have had the opportunity to develop in the UK through Chevening. Chevening scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide, and almost 1,800 scholarships were awarded in 2019-2020. There are more than 1,500 scholarships on offer globally for the 2020-2021 academic year. Applications for Chevening Scholarships can be submitted at www.chevening.org/apply Further information can be found at www.chevening.org/ scholarships
Kindly residents rescued a potcake that fell into an old cistern in Grand Turk this week after hearing her cries (photo by Justin Okoye @beachfreak777)
Rotarians clean up roundabout A TEAM of eco warriors got out of bed extra early recently to clean up a tired looking roundabout in Downtown Providenciales. The members of the Rotary Club of Providenciales and their families came together to remove grass, weeds and litter from the intersection. The “environmental maintenance activity” began at 5.30am on Saturday, July 20, and resulted in the collection of several bags of weeds and trash. Dadre Seymour, director of projects at the Rotary Club of Providenciales, said that if clean-up
activities were regularly organised then more people would want to participate. “This will lead to an increase in environmental awareness and residents will change their habits and want to be more involved in the maintenance of a clean home and work surrounding. “It is important to ensure that cleaning activities remain a habit for life. “This initiative gives Rotarians an opportunity partake in a community project which entails beautifying our island.”
This team of Rotarians helped to beatify the Downtown-Blue Hills roundabout
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Some of the Haitians that arrived at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana last week. (Kaieteur News photo)
Haitian influx create hysteria in Guyana, Brazil and Suriname BETWEEN January – July 2019 more than 8,600 Haitians arrived in Guyana and ‘only 13 left the country legally’. In a display of hysteria to feed the base of multiple factions, “The Haitians are coming,” is making headlines across the country. The opposition and its constituents are claiming “the ‘Black government’ in Guyana is doling out citizenship to the Haitians in an effort to have them register to vote for the ruling government and by selective means avert the Indian dominated Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) from winning the upcoming general election. Meanwhile, on Sunday it was learned that “a significant number of the 8,600-plus Haitians who arrived in Guyana during the last seven months made way to Lethem, a frontier town neighbouring Brazil” according to investigations by the Guyana Kaieteur. The Haitians can’t be accounted for because they don’t remain in Guyana. They continue to Brazil and Suriname illegally through the socalled “backtrack” to get to French Guiana and elsewhere in South America. Haitians constitute 30-50 percent of the immigrant population in French Guiana. The massive border between Guyana, Brazil, and Suriname is unmanned. Thus, is this why no record of them exiting the country exist? On Friday, the issue got unpleasant. The Guyana Times, headlined “Influx of Haitians into Guyana raises major health concerns……as Haiti leads in HIV/ AIDS, cholera, TB” “Haiti is among the leading
countries for its high statistics on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the cholera epidemic, the country has the “worst health indicators of the Americas”, with the highest malnutrition, infant mortality, maternal mortality and most importantly, skyrocketing HIV/ AIDS figures.” “With an estimated adult HIV prevalence rate of 2.3 percent, the Caribbean is the second worstaffected region in the world after sub-Saharan Africa.” Last week, leader of the opposition Bharrat Jagdeo, from the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic alleged, ” the surge of immigrants and the ongoing House-to-House Registration being conducted by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are more than mere coincidences. Jagdeo compared the number of Haitian immigrants arriving and departing from Guyana over the past few years.” “For a while now, we have been speaking about the massive influx of foreign nationals. We believe a lot of it is [human trafficking] smuggling, that it is a very lucrative criminal enterprise. But recently, after the passage of the no-confidence motion, we saw a surge in the numbers. This surge has something to do with the registration process that is going on now,” the opposition leader said. The Guyana based Kaieteur News (KN) said, “The Haitians, on average of about 50 of them daily, have been arriving here via Copa Airlines, a Panamanian-registered service which flies also to Haiti. There are few indications of what the situation is…human smuggling, trafficking or something else.”
GROUNDING of Boeing’s 737 Max 8 jets, following fatal crashes of the model in Ethiopia and Indonesia, continues to disrupt the Cayman Airways’ flight schedule. The airline was among the first in the world to ground the jets in March, just one week after the carrier’s second Max 8 aircraft touched down in Grand Cayman for the first time. Five months later, a reduced fleet has left the airline struggling to fulfil its flight schedule, leaving many customers frustrated by long delays. Flight KX793 from New York, for example, scheduled to arrive at 11:45am Monday, arrived in George Town at 4:03am Tuesday, according to www.airportia.com. Records for the route indicate that in the past 30 days, the average delay for KX793 was 104 minutes and the flight was on time 43% of the time. In the past week, flight KX107, scheduled to arrive from Miami at 10:05pm, has landed in Grand Cayman as late as 4:05am. Flight KX105 out of Miami, scheduled to land at 5:45pm, arrived Sunday at 1:53am. One customer who contacted the Compass complained about the difficulty finding taxis from Owen Roberts International Airport after late-night arrivals. The Public Transport Unit and the Cayman Islands Airports Authority did not respond to requests for comment about addressing latenight transportation issues from the airport. Another customer, delayed in New York for six-and-a-half hours on Tuesday, said travellers were each
Cayman Airways was among the first in the world to ground the jets in March.
provided with a US$12 food voucher for the inconvenience. A statement from the airline explained that recent disruptions have been provoked by technical problems, exacerbated by the airline’s reduced fleet of just three aircraft. “While necessary adjustments were made to the airline’s flight schedule to operate with a reduced fleet, it has left the airline with little redundancy in the event of an aircraft being out of service,” a press statement read. The first technical problem resulted in one plane providing limited service between Wednesday and Saturday. “Unfortunately, despite best efforts, Cayman Airways was
unable to secure a substitute jet aircraft, and, being short one plane, passengers and crew on certain flights experienced extended delays,” the airline said. That aircraft was returned to service Saturday evening, according to the airline, after the unspecified technical problem was resolved. A separate technical issue affected another aircraft on Monday, causing extended flight delays. The airline said the issue was resolved by Tuesday evening. The airline added that customers were assisted through email updates via TripCase, the Cayman Airways call centre, and staff at the affected airports. In the future, the airline hopes to notify of delays through text messaging.
Jamaican Pastor and Rasta make peace after viral video of altercation THE Denham Town evangelist who was seen in a video being attacked by a Rastafarian man while delivering a spirited sermon in Arnett Gardens is calling the altercation a blessing. A short video of the incident, which surfaced on social media over the ’emanci-pendence’ weekend, shows the evangelist, Valancy Hawes, declaring, “Hol’ yuh position, Satan,” at an open-air service on Eighth Street (popularly called Mexico) in Arnett Gardens. The Rastafarian man, Steve Richards, who is an electrician from the community, in the video walked up to the pastor and threw a colourless liquid from a cup at the preacher. Police later identified the liquid to be rum.
Evangelist Valancy Hawes and The Rastafarian man, Steve Richards.
Microphone still in hand, Hawes is seen using his right leg to kick at the attacker, who advanced towards him again. Hawes retaliated by charging
from the podium and wrestling Richards to the ground, where he pinned him to cheers by the excited onlookers.
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Haiti adrift as president faces impeachment hearing, prime minister in Twitter scandal TWO weeks after tapping a politically unknown government bureaucrat to run Haiti’s day-to-day affairs, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is appealing to Parliament to ratify the new prime minister and 18-member cabinet. But with five months left before the terms of one-third of the Senate, the entire lower chamber of Deputies and all locally elected posts expire, there are questions about whether Moïse — whose allies claim would be allowed to rule by decree in the absence of a Parliament — really wants to form a government. In the meantime, the ratification of Fritz William Michel, Moïse’s nominated prime minister, by Parliament doesn’t appear to be certain. “The president really doesn’t want to have a government,” said Abel Descolines, an opposition lawmaker in the Lower Chamber of Deputies, where Moïse supporters over the weekend decided to boycott a commission tasked with investigating Michel’s paperwork after they lost a vote to preside over the process. “In the past, when [Moïse] chose a prime minister, there would be a swearing-in ceremony where the president would present his nominated prime minister...and those close to the executive would always try to meet with lawmakers to lobby for the choice,” Descolines added. “Since the president chose this prime minister, there has been none of that.” Five months after Haiti’s Lower Chamber of Deputies fired Moïse’s second prime minister — Jean Henry Céant — the country still doesn’t have a functional government that can propose a budget to Parliament,
Many Haitians complain that President Jovenel Moise would rather speak to foreign officials, not to the people he is supposed to lead.
ratify accords or approve other measures. Also on the to-do list: Renegotiating a $229 million aid package with the International Monetary Fund and scheduling legislative and local elections. In reality, Haiti has two prime ministers. There is Michel, who is technically prime minister under the country’s amended 1987 constitution. And there is Jean-Michel Lapin, who officially announced his resignation after Moïse chose Michel on July 22, but remains in charge. Neither one, however, can enter into any legal accords. “We need a functional government,” said Guichard Doré, an adviser to the president. “One, we are in the hurricane season and at any moment one could hit the country, and we will need a functional government to respond. We also have the reopening of schools and we need a government to prepare that. And we need to organize
elections, and we need a government to do that. That’s why the president, after he saw that Lapin couldn’t get confirmed, made the decision that he did.” Doré said Moïse has done all he was supposed to do, including sending a budget with election funding to the Parliament that was rejected. “They cannot say he wants to rule by decree,” Doré said. “Since December, to avoid an institutional void, President Jovenel Moïse sent two laws to Parliament. One was to organize a [Permanent Electoral Council] and the other, to vote the electoral law. It has now been seven months since they’ve been sitting in Parliament.” But while Parliament is not without fault, many blame Moïse for the country’s woes. “I don’t see where President Jovenel Moïse is going with the country, and in particular with the
11 million people who are living in extremely precarious conditions,” said Auguste D’Meza, a political analyst. “We are no longer in poverty, we left that long ago. We are now in misery. It reminds me of the 1991-94 coup d’etat period when there was a huge movement of boat people, and one of them was asked why risk your life at sea. He said, ‘Because the teeth of a shark are sweeter than misery.’ “Today, the teeth of a shark are sweeter than the humiliation, the sticks and punishment our people are suffering in the Dominican Republic...the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos,” said D’Meza, referring to the ongoing migration of Haitians trying to leave. “Every week there is a U.S. Coast Guard cutter repatriating Haitians in Cap-Haitien. And we are busying focusing on a prime minister who isn’t going to pass, and the president knows he’s not going to pass.” Michel, a mid-level government employee, worked in the ministries of agriculture and of finance, and has been described by Lower Chamber President Gary Bodeau as a compromise candidate after Bodeau and Senate President Carl Murat Cantave objected to Moïse’s original choice to replace Lapin. Political analysts say Michel — whose thin resume includes seminars like a threeweek course in development training at Illinois State University — may have the votes in the Lower Chamber, but faces a tough battle in the Senate. There, Michel, 38, faces staunch opposition from senators insisting on Moïse’s resignation after his implication in a Venezuelan aid corruption scandal involving the PetroCaribe oil program. There is
also opposition from others in the chamber who take issue with Moïse’s choice, and with the make up of the new cabinet. While Doré, for example, lauds the cabinet’s 50-percent female makeup and its sizable number of young ministers, others have criticized it for its lack of political and managerial experience. They also say it does not reflect the kind of consensus government Haitians have called on Moïse to appoint to break the ongoing stalemate.” In addition to costing Haiti more than $200 million in IMF loans, the persistent political crisis has also cost the country much more. Millions in other foreign aid, local tax collections and foreign direct investments have been lost. The absence of an electoral law means elections that are constitutionally mandated for October will now have to be postponed. Meanwhile, the domestic currency, the gourde, continues to depreciate. Skyrocketing interest rates on loans, credit cards and mortgages are hovering at rates as high as 36 percent annually, and local businesses, already facing rising costs, are seeing their shipments hijacked on national roadways by a proliferation of criminal gangs. “There are problems everywhere,” said D’Meza, who had a warning for Moïse’s PHTK political power if they assume they will be allowed to have one-man rule in January: “If the power-base of PHTK thinks that they will run the clock down in their favor so that we arrive at the second Monday in January with no chamber of deputies and 10 senators gone, so that they can rule by decree...then I don’t know where we are going to end up as a country.”
Bahamas: Butler-Turner says male politicians do not respect female colleagues FORMER official opposition leader Loretta Butler-Turner has insisted that regardless of what female politicians bring to the table they aren’t respected by men who have dominated the political arena in the Bahamas. In a rare public appearance as a guest on a television show where she discussed the state of politics in the country, Mrs Butler Turner further pinpointed how political parties may not encourage the inclusion of female candidates. Asked if women are respected at the Cabinet level, the former minister said: “No, absolutely not.
“Well, it’s very clear that you know if you have someone who is able to articulate, who is able to process, who is able to start to give a vision, the first thing that people look at is that a man or is that a woman? Well, if it is a woman then she needs to go and sit down. “If it’s a man whether he can articulate or not we rather have him than her,” the former Long Island MP said Monday night as a guest on Beyond the Headlines with host Clint Watson. It is something that she’s both experienced and seen happen to other women.
While she misses front-line politics, Mrs Butler-Turner said she does not see herself re-entering the political arena. However, the former State Social Services Minister said she’d like to carry on in a capacity of mentorship and educating prospective women politicians. From her view, seeing increased female presence came down to making politics attractive to women and them receiving the same treatment is their male counterparts. “We have more than 50 percent women that make up our general population and we have less than 10
Asked if women are respected at the Cabinet level, the former minister said: “No, absolutely not.
percent representation in Parliament and even less than that around the Cabinet table. “…There is no direct correlation
between our population and representation in Parliament and even less so around the Cabinet table.”
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
Large amounts of US$ cash shipped monthly from Jamaica causes concern
Paul Maynard explained that the BPL was down 60 megawatts with three major generation units offline.
Bahamas: We could have blackouts until November, warns Maynard POWER blackouts could continue until November, warned Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Paul Maynard this week. He told The Tribune the beleaguered electricity provider simply did not have the capacity to meet summer demands. He also blasted the service provided by Aggreko for its rental units as unsatisfactory. Mr Maynard explained BPL was down 60 megawatts with three major generation units offline. One unit, GD 10, is expected back on this week, and another - GD 7 sometime next week. However GD 5 will be out for at least two months, he said. “Realistically if the weather changes in November we’ll be fine, but if we have a hot November then we going (to load shed) to the end of November.” Frustrated consumers continued to lambast BPL on its Facebook page, taking issue with perceived “false updates” and “poor public relations” yesterdaywhile mega hotel Atlantis says some of its equipment has been damaged by load shedding.
In response to The Tribune’s inquiry, Atlantis said: “We are working with BPL to relieve the lack of capacity. It has not been disruptive to our guests as they have been scheduled in advance for the most part. However, we have had damage to some of our equipment when the outages are not scheduled.” For his part, Baha Mar VP Robert Sands said the mega resort has established a good line of communication with BPL and works in tandem to ensure minimal disruption to guests. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip Davis underscored plummeting consumer confidence and mounting business losses. “With public outcry, criticism and complaints against the Bahamas Power and Light intensifying in the wake of daily load shedding and power outages, the government must say with certainty when the load shedding will end as consumer confidence is at an all time low and business losses continue to mount,” Mr Davis said.
THERE is growing concerns within the financial sector over the large volumes of hard currency being shipped from Jamaica — upwards of $50 million monthly — which cannot adequately be justified. This legitimises the de-risking concerns being exhibited towards Jamaica by foreign banks, which are refusing to hold US cash on behalf of their local counterpart. Peter Higgins, who is a part of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Foreign Exchange Code Working Group, admitted that “too much cash is being shipped from Jamaica and to a great extent it cannot be explained”. Speaking at the Jamaica Observer Monday Exchange, he cited this as the main reason foreign banks are refusing to hold US$ cash on behalf of their Jamaican counterparts, citing de-risking concerns. Higgins made the point that two years ago, he did a study, which showed that upwards of US$40 to US$50 million cash was being shipped from Jamaica on a monthly basis. Most of this money is not coming directly from the banking sector but cambios buying hard currency in the market place. “Even though we are a tourist destination most of the tourists use cards and not cash to pay for their vacation, so why is it that we are shipping so much cash,” Higgins reasoned. He pointed out that whenever the question about the large volumes of cash from Jamaica is posited by correspondence banks in the United States and the explanation about tourism payments is advanced, the correspondent banks remained unconvinced, advancing the argument that so much cash cannot be coming from tourism, which
There is a de-risking concerns being exhibited towards Jamaica by foreign banks, which are refusing to hold US cash on behalf of their local counterpart.
mainly utilises electronic payment. Higgins, who is also Assistant General Manager of National Commercial Bank (NCB), zoomed in on his bank explaining that NCB is not big on buying foreign exchange because of the risk and the cost that is involved, “We are trying to avoid the shipping of cash from Jamaica”. The career banker cited the case of HSBC bank, which was in Jamaica and would usually hold US cash for the local banking sector but pulled out giving them two weeks’ notice of their departure, citing de-risking concerns. He said this was during the time the bank was fined US$1 billion dollars over the operations of a cambio in Mexico. According to Higgins, HSBC made the point that they don’t make US $100 million in the Caribbean,
and hey don’t make US$100 in Jamaica but could be fined US$1 billion, “so what they have said to us is that they need to see less cash coming from us (Jamaica)”. Bank of Jamaica Deputy Governor Natalie Haynes disclosed that for the first half of the year some US$222 million cash was purchased, most of which came from cambios, as the commercial banks don’t do much buying of hard currency. Haynes, who was also speaking at the Jamaica Observer Monday Exchange pointed out that cambio purchases of US$ amounted to $220million for the period. She explained that the average amount of US$ purchased by cambios is very small, in the region of US$200 and not any large volumes for there to be much concern. (Jamaica Observer)
Six hurricanes and 12 named storms predicted for remainder of 2019 hurricane season RESEARCHERS estimated we will see six hurricanes in the remaining months of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, and two of those are expected to be major. A group of atmospheric scientists — considered the nation’s leading hurricane forecasters — are classifying this season as “near-normal.” It’s a bump up from their April projections of a “slightly belownormal” season because of Hurricane Barry, which made landfall in Louisiana in July. The predictions appear in the Colorado State University Department of Atmospheric Science’s “Forecast of Atlantic
Seasonal Hurricane Activity and Landfall Strike Probability for 2019.” Developed by atmospheric scientist Philip Klotzbach, the report will be published biweekly starting this month. Hurricane activity is greatest August through October. The forecast also predicts 12 named storms for the remainder of the season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. As for where the storms will strike, scientists said there is a 31% likelihood of a hurricane hitting Florida and the U.S. East Coast. The Gulf Coast faces the same odds. The report predicts a 53% chance
a major category 3, 4 or 5 hurricane will make landfall anywhere along the entire U.S. coastline. Data from 1979-2011 was used to make the predictions. The scientists said average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic and “anomalously” warm temperatures in the central tropical Pacific contribute to the “nearnormal” designation. Researchers found “the eastern tropical Atlantic is cooler than normal, while the central tropical Atlantic is slightly warmer than normal.” The report said a strong vertical wind shear across the Caribbean
Early August has been very quiet in the Atlantic.
decreased the likelihood of stronger storm formations. Ultimately, it said physical conditions prevented a clear outlook,
and said conditions in the “tropical Atlantic and Caribbean present mixed signals for the remainder of the season.” (TCPalm.com)
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August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
The UK’s super-rich are moving offshore.
Number of wealthy nondoms in UK at record low
The laws -- passed before a gunman massacred 22 people and injured dozens in El Paso last weekend -will make it easier to have guns in a state with some of the most lax weapons restrictions in the US.
Texas will relax gun laws next month – Laws were passed before a gunman massacred 22 people A SERIES of new firearm laws will go into effect in Texas next month -- further loosening gun restrictions in a state that’s had four of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in modern US history. The laws -- passed before a gunman massacred 22 people and injured dozens in El Paso last weekend -- will make it easier to have guns in a state with some of the most lax weapons restrictions in the nation. Here are the key firearm laws going into effect on September 1: WEAPONS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS House Bill 1143 says a school district cannot prohibit licensed gun owners, including school employees, from storing a firearm or ammunition in a locked vehicle on a school parking lot -- provided they are not in plain view. Kris Brown, president of gun violence prevention advocacy group Brady, criticized the bill going into effect September 1. “Many states took the opportunity in the last two years to learn lessons from the tragedies in Las Vegas, Sutherland Springs, Parkland, and the every day gun violence that plagues our citizens, and enacted new laws to protect public safety through expanded background checks and extreme risk laws, which allow families and law enforcement
to remove guns temporarily from individuals at risk of harming themselves or others,” Brown said. “Texas lawmakers, instead of reacting to the horrific shooting in Santa Fe by focusing on keeping guns out of dangerous hands, or even emphasizing safe storage of guns, instead doubled down on an NRA led agenda to encourage guns everywhere, no matter the risks and costs to safety.” MARSHALS AT SCHOOLS House Bill 1387 loosens restrictions on how many armed school marshals a school district can appoint. GUNS IN FOSTER HOMES House Bill 2363 allows some foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in a safe and secure place for personal protection. Proper storage must be followed, the bill says, including putting firearms and ammunition together in the same locked locations. It also goes into effect on September 1. WEAPONS IN APARTMENTS House Bill 302 bans homeowners or landlords of rental property from prohibiting residents from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition in the property. HANDGUNS DURING A DISASTER
THE number of wealthy residents who pay no UK tax on their offshore accounts has fallen to its lowest level ever, according to Treasury figures. Last year, there were 78,300 nondomiciled taxpayers, or “non-doms”, in the UK compared with 98,500 in 2016-17. And the £9.5bn they paid to the taxman in 2016/17 fell to £7.5bn last year. International law firm Pinsent Masons said the reason was Brexit and nervousness over the chances of a Labour government. New “deemed domicile” rules, which can draw non-doms fully into the UK tax net, may also have caused the drop. Josie Hills, senior tax manager at Pinsent Masons, said: “Non-doms are internationally mobile and if the UK is no longer an attractive place for them,
then they can easily relocate.” Most non-doms are wealthy UK residents whose permanent home, or domicile, is outside of the UK. They pay HMRC a “non-dom levy” of between £30,000 and £60,000, which allows them to pay no tax on offshore income and capital gains, unless the money is brought into the UK. Revenue from that levy was £315m last year. However, they have attracted controversy, with some claiming the super rich use the status to avoid paying their fair share of tax. Parliament tried to force Lord Ashcroft - a major donor to the Conservatives and the party’s former deputy chairman - to become a permanent resident in the UK and pay full British tax when he entered the House of Lords in 2000.
House Bill 1177 prohibits residents from being charged with a crime for carrying a handgun while evacuating from a state or local disaster area. FIREARMS IN PLACES OF WORSHIP Senate Bill 535 clarifies the possession of firearms at churches, synagogues or other places of worship. It allows licensed handgun owners to legally carry their weapons in places of worship -- and comes nearly two years after a gunman killed 26 people at Sutherland Springs church. “We have learned many times over that there is no such thing as a gun free zone. Those with evil intentions will violate the law and carry out their heinous acts no matter what,” state Sen. Donna Campbell, co-sponsor of the bill, said in a statement. “It makes no sense to disarm the good guys and leave lawabiding citizens defenseless where violent offenders break the law to do great harm.” The bill will make things clearer, she said. “The existing statute is confusing and clunky when it comes to clearly stating the rights of licensed Texans to carry on the premises of a church. This bill provides clarity of the Legislature’s intent to treat churches in the same manner as other privately owned establishments in Texas.” (CNN)
Jonathan Edwards: “It is completely unclear as to how Labour are proposing to stop no deal”.
Labour must do more to stop no-deal Brexit - MP “SENSIBLE Labour MPs” must put party self-interest aside and work with other opposition members to prevent a no-deal Brexit, a Plaid Cymru MP has said. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would not step down to allow a coalition of “national unity” at Westminster. Mr McDonnell pledged to “move heaven and Earth to stop a no-deal Brexit”. But Plaid’s Jonathan Edwards said Labour’s “refusal to work across party lines” increased the risk of no
deal. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the UK will leave the EU on 31 October, with or without a deal. His government has a working majority of just one in Parliament, with the backing of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, after the Conservatives lost last week’s Brecon and Radnorshire byelection. A number of Conservative MPs have said they will do everything possible to prevent the UK leaving the European Union without agreeing its terms of departure.
August 10-16, 2019
World News
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US immigration: ICE arrests nearly 700 people in Mississippi raids
Mr Maduro has accused the US of waging “war” on his government.
US imposes sweeping sanctions on Venezuelan government PRESIDENT Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on the Venezuelan government, freezing its assets in the US and barring transactions with it. This measure is expected to be far more damaging for Venezuela’s socialist government than previous sanctions. The move is the latest aimed at increasing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro to step down. The US is one of more than 50 nations that do not recognise Mr Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate president. It has instead given its backing to the head of the National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, who declared himself president in January. President Trump signed an executive order which states that “all property and interests in property of the government of Venezuela that are in the United States... are blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in”. The order also bars transactions with Venezuelan authorities whose assets are blocked, stating that “the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order”. “The receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person,” is also banned. The move really ramps up the pressure on President Maduro by not only targeting his government’s assets in the US but also the individuals, companies and countries doing business with his government. It means that Venezuela will face many of the US restrictions on Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria. It goes much further than previous US sanctions which targeted Venezuelan leaders, including President Maduro himself, and specific state-run entities such as oil company PDVSA, Venezuela’s central bank and its development bank. US National Security Advisor John Bolton said the new sanctions could be imposed on “anyone who supports” Mr Maduro’s government. The new measures, he added, would force countries and companies to choose between doing business with the US or with Venezuela. America would use “every tool to end Maduro dictatorship in Venezuela”, he said.
US immigration officials have arrested almost 700 people after a series of raids in the state of Mississippi. The co-ordinated operations targeted workers at seven agricultural processing plants who allegedly did not have proper documentation. Videos and photos showed agents arriving in buses to question and arrest the people. Some children were taken to a local gym after they came home to find their parents gone. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said “approximately 680 removable aliens” had been detained. US President Donald Trump announced an immigration crackdown in June, saying “millions of illegal aliens who [had] found their way into the US” would be removed. The raids took place just hours before Mr Trump arrived in the majority Latino city of El Paso to mark a mass shooting which left 22 people dead. About 600 ICE agents arrived at the chicken processing plants, owned by five different companies, in the towns of Bay Springs, Canton, Carthage, Morton, Pelahatchie and Sebastopol. The agency’s acting director, Matthew Albence, told the Associated Press news agency it was one of the largest enforcement operations against undocumented immigrants. Friends and family looked on as officers surrounded plants and began to arrest the workers. One video posted on Facebook showed people gathered outside a Koch Foods plant in Morton. A child - daughter of one of the detained women - can be heard weeping uncontrollably as people
The co-ordinated operations targeted workers at seven agricultural processing plants who allegedly did not have proper documentation.
are loaded onto a bus. “Her mum is in there,” a woman tells a police officer. “Her mum is her only legal guardian.” The crying girl asks the officer, “Please, can I just see my mother, please.” The child was eventually allowed to see her mother before she was taken away. When the officer returned the girl to the women helping her, he said her mother would be released the same afternoon. “I’m going to tell you something, she’s not going to be deported because she has a US citizen child,” the officer said. “Everything’s going to be fine, alright, don’t you worry about it, your mom’s not going to be deported, I promise you,” he told the girl. As the buses drove off with the detainees, those gathered outside reportedly chanted, “Let them go!” and waved goodbye. According to the Washington
Post, the girl’s mother was not released as of Wednesday night. Mr Albence said the children would be sent to live with relatives or with other families, according to AFP news agency. Some were taken to a local gym by neighbours after coming home from school to find their parents gone. Scott County schools superintendent Tony McGee told the Clarion Ledger newspaper that one child had started kindergarten on Tuesday, only to have their parent arrested on Wednesday. Mr McGee said at least six families had a parent detained in the raids, with children ranging in age from kindergarten to high school. “We’ll worry about the school part of it after we get all this sorted out,” he added. “You can’t expect a child to stay focused on the schoolwork when he’s trying to focus on where Mom and Dad are.”
Climate change: German MPs want higher meat tax GREEN and Social Democrat (SPD) politicians in Germany say the 7% sales tax (VAT) rate on meat should be raised to 19% to help curb global warming and fund animal welfare improvements. According to UN research, methane from livestock accounts for 14.5% of greenhouse gas emissions more than the direct emissions from transport. The German proposal, if made law, could reduce meat purchases and the supply of cheaper meats from factory farms. But the agriculture minister objected. Minister Julia Klöckner, a member
of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrat (CDU) party, said she welcomed the discussion on improving animal welfare, but argued that raising VAT was not the way to do it, as a drop in meat sales could hurt farmers’ incomes. The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%, but most foods, including meat, benefit from the reduced rate of 7%. The SPD is in government with the CDU, and the German Greens made big gains in the May European elections. The German debate coincided with a UN report from a panel of scientists calling for a determined
switch away from livestock farming. They argue that the West’s high consumption of meat and dairy produce is fuelling global warming. Besides the harm caused by methane emissions from livestock, there is the widespread destruction of forests to make way for pasture, a process that releases CO2 stored in soil and reduces the absorption of CO2 by trees. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says the livestock sector produces 14.5% of greenhouse gas emissions, or 7.1 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent - more than all the direct emissions from cars, aviation, ships and other transport.
Higher VAT would most likely reduce German shoppers’ meat purchases.
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FOOTPRINTS ON THE BEACH
SONICS CONSTRUCTION
Duties: painting, cleaning debris from job site; to assemble and break down scaffold. Salary $8.00 per hour This position is for a first time applicant
2 CARPENTERS
Duties: follow blue print, measure, cut, shape wood and other materials, construct
buildings from start to finish, instruct labourers and other helpers. Salary: $10.00 per hour These positions are for first time applicants
2 MASON
Duties: masonry techniques, lay blocks or bricks, lay out work using chalk line, tape and square, plaster block wall Salary: $10.00 per hour
These positions is for a first time applicants
Contact: 431-4371/243-4272 Email : derrykumar@hotmail.com
LESTER CARTER Long Bay, Providenciales is currently looking to fill the position of a
LABOURER
this position is for the renewal of work permit. This position is currently held by a Permit holder. The individual must hold a valid driver’s license, general cleaning and maintaining of the property Must be willing to work 6days a week..please forward all applications to lestercarter@ hotmail.com
Interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department Salary is $6.50hr. 17760
PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION Behind Bugaloo’s, Five Cays Is seeking to employ an
ELECTRICIAN
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components. Identify electrical problems. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures. • 5 days a week. Salary: $10 hourly
CONTACT: 346-6622
17740
LUIS A. FREITES
#87 Marby Drive, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 343-6168
Watering, weeding, edging, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. First Time STEPHANIE DUNCANSON
LABOURER - $7 HOURLY
Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash. Renewal
CONTACT: 241-2043
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. 17716
Only need belongers need apply . Kindly note that these are first time work permit
Interested applicants should submit a detailed applications to Chris or Marie @jakarah.com
Salary $2000.00 per month Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17762
M&L TIRE SHOP AND SERVICES
#642 Bible Street, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ
2 LABOURERS Clean tires.
2 HELPERS
Assist other workers To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 2427796 OR 346-2674
2 MAINTENANCE WORKERS,
- Duties-general cleaning and maintaining of property Salary- $1800 per month
Interested applicants should submit a detailed applications to Chris or marie @jakarah.com or Labor Department All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and must be willing to be on call at all time 17759
MARIE CERISE PIERRE
MARIE C. PIERRE LOUIS WILLIAMS
BACK ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
Remy Street, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER
Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 343-5585
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other work. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
MOLINE PIERRE-JEAN Ralph Close, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $300 weekly
PHILLIP BURGESS
PD CAR DEALER
ONE STOP SPORTING
N.H CLEANING SERVICES
BARRACK HILL ROAD GRAND TURK
NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER
LABOURER
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Monica Simmons is looking for a Domestic Worker at Grand Turk, TCI area. To wash, iron, clean and assist with an elderly person. This position is presently held by a work permit holder. Applicants who are TC Islanders should send copies of their applications to the Labour Board. Salary: $6.25 per hour
17750
#24 FLAMINGO PARK Is seeking to employ a
• Sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. • Must work at flexible hours. Salary: $1,000 monthly
CONTACT: 432-0090
RITE GROCERY
NICOLA ROBERTS
• This position is for the renewal of work permit. this position is currently held by a Permit holder. • The individual must hold a valid driver’s license, general cleaning and maintaining of the property • Must be willing to work 6days a week
DOMESTIC WORKER
- Duties, general cleaning of villa on a daily basis, - Salary - $1800.00 per month
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions currently held by work permit holders 17720
ROBERTS AGENCY
GARDENER - $6.25 HOURLY
Maintenance worker
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
AIRPORT ROAD Acting on behalf of our clients
Long Bay, Providenciales Is currently looking to fill the following position
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17720
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
17745
JAKARAH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CHRIS HAGGIE
LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES is currently to fill the position of a
King Road, Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking the following persons:
10 LABOURERS
August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
17709
Back Selina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
CASHIER
• Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct. • 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 241-1652
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17748
Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
• Clean cars. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 243-0943 OR 341-2830 OR 348-5767
EMAIL: REFERENCEPLUS001@ GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17751
PROFESSIONAL ISLAND LOOKS Grace Bay Beach & Lower Bight Beach Is seeking to employ a
NORTH CAICOS Seeks to Employ a
CONTACT: 345-5401
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
#54 Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
DUTIES INCLUDE: CLEANING OUTSIDE PROPERTY CLEANING BOAT BEFORE AND AFTER TRIPS MIXING CEMENT WHEN NECESSARY KEEPING INSIDE BUSINESS PLACE CLEAN TAKING CARE OF DOGS SALARY: $6.75 PER HOUR
• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. • To work 6 days. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 241-8121
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17758
CONTACT: 242-3335
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17708
CONTACT: 348-9900
17568
MONICA SIMMONS
DOMESTIC WORKER
SUBMIT RESUMES TO: MONICA SIMMONS (MONIES@TCIWAY.TC) TELEPHONE # 649-231-3243
17757
17753
MARIE CONTRACTING & MARIE FAMILY STORE #18 Residence Yard, Five Cays. Is seeking
SALES ATTENDANT
• Verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. • 6 days a week. Salary: $300 weekly
CONTACT: 244-7519
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17749
4 LABOURERS
Laying tiles
Perform physical and manual work including laying foundations, fitting windows, clearing sites, building walls, digging trenches, etc.
1 MASON
1 CARPENTER
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS
Fixing roof, installing doors, windows and cabinets, etc.
1 TILE LAYER
Laying building materials such as bricks concrete etc.
Cook, clean and wash etc. Hours of work are 8 per day, 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 to $10 hourly
CONTACT: 344-3710
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are Vacant
17733
August 10-16, 2019 ROBINSON SURVEY SERVICES #512 Leeward Highway, Town Center Mall Is seeking to employ
2 LABOURERS
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 232-1050
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17730
RUTH BLACKMAN Godet's Apartments Grand Turk is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
ROSEBELLE GIBSON/ ROSE GARDEN
ROXY BEAUTY SALON
DOMESTIC WORKER
Manicures, gel nails, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and acrylic nails.
#406 MILLENNIUM HIGHWAYS, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 241-1429
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17735
SHERLIN TAILOR SHOP
46 AIRPORT ROAD, 4 OSSLE SIMONS BUILDING Is seeking
4 NAIL TECHNICIANS
4 HAIR STYLISTS
Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, hair treatments, deep conditioning, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 347-3121
Belongers are strongly encouraged to apply at The Labour Board These positions are work permit Renewals 17654
SRF CONSTRUCTION
#4 Spot Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ
Leeward Highway, The Bight Is seeking to employ a
2 TAILORS
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER
household chores, cleaning, laundry and running errands if and when necessary must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary $6.25 per hour
• Fit and study garments to determine required alterations. Use needles, thread and sewing machines. Measure sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines. • 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT #232-1952
CONTACT: 346-3169
work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17757
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17714
• Assist mason, carpenter and other workers on the construction site. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $8 hourly
CONTACT: 247-9445
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17737
JOB VACANCY PORT SECURITY OFFICER Reporting Officer: Port Facility Security Officer Salary: $26, 601.00 per annum Supervises: N/A Location: Providenciales, Port Facility
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for applying security measures and procedures in such a manner as to cause minimum interference with, or delay to ships, ship personnel and visitors, and/or goods and services. Also, to protect property from theft or damage or persons from hazards or interference. Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and inspect protection devices. Preserves order and may enforce regulations pertaining to personnel, visitors and premises. May be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
REQUIREMENTS:
• • • • • • •
Knowledge of security operations and procedures Good oral communications and basic report writing skills Basic computer skills Clean Police Record issued within the last 6 months Passport or Status Card Drivers’ license Flexible to work shifts
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent • Previous security experience a plus
LINE COOK REQUIRED
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 5 years’ experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen working the line • Cook eggs and other breakfast items to order to customer’s specification. Cook lunch and dinner items to order to customer’s specification to include, but not limited to: • Cooking meats to temperature such as hamburgers and steaks • Produce salads, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and other • Tex - Mex items that appear on the menu at Somewhere Café and Lounge. • Assist with prepping foods for service by following recipe standards, strong knife skills and • proper sanitation to produce high quality food that accurately represents the Café. • Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food, prioritize steps, and contribute to the overall • team atmosphere of the kitchen. • Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in. • Cook on the line, during service in a high pressure environment, executing food to order in an ala minute • kitchen according to the ticket in a timely manner. • Be able to stand on one’s feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds or more without physical restrictions. • Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule. • Belongers given preference. This is a permit renewal ad. Pay: $9/hr
Submit resume, certifications and current police record in person to be to Somewhere Café and Lounge, Coral Gardens Resort, Providenciales, TCI or email to: ecruz@somewherecafeandlounge.com 649 941 8260
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• Controls access to the Port facility; assists visitors with legitimate need to gain entry to the facility. • Screens visitors and port employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility. • Prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls the movement of people and vehicles and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents • Monitors remote entrances using close circuit television; operates remote access devices and calmly directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property. • Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the facility and surrounding area as requested by visitors. • Patrols assigned site(s) on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations blocked ingress and egress and unauthorized persons; inspect vehicles and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear. • Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, port management, life and safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the post • Prepares log or reports as required for post; writes or types reports or enters data in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required. • Responds to emergencies in an orderly manner utilizing proper training and following all protocols. • Carries out tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post. 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 August 23rd 2019
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The Emmys are going without a host next month.
Emmys show will go on without a host this year: Fox THE Emmys won’t have an emcee this year. Fox Entertainment announced Wednesday that next month’s ceremony honoring the best in TV will be broadcast without a host to allow more time to honor some of the series that have either ended recently or will be concluding soon. “It’s our job to assess how to elevate the program
… and what’s interesting about this year is how many amazing shows we’re saying goodbye to,” Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier said during the Television Critics Association press tour. He listed “Game of Thrones,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Veep” and “Empire” as some of the series that deserve to be commemorated.
Children enjoyed a week of adventure and learnt about local animals during the TCI Animal Camp run by Edward C Gartland Youth Centre.
In new series Jay Z and Smith will help to tell the story of Emmett Till’s mother A NEW ABC series will tell stories of the civil rights movement through the black women behind it and will start with Mamie Till, who has been fighting for justice since her 14-year-old son’s brutal killing more than 60 years ago. “Women of the Movement” will be executive produced
Emmett Till’s barbarous slaying in 1955 jolted the nation and helped to fuel the civil rights movement after gruesome photos of the boy’s mutilated body spread across the globe.
by Jay-Z and Will Smith among others, the network announced.
Emmett Till’s barbarous slaying in 1955 jolted the nation and helped to fuel the civil rights movement after gruesome photos of the boy’s mutilated body spread across the globe. Emmett Till was visiting family in Mississippi when he was falsely accused of flirting with a white woman. Her husband and another man beat him viciously, shot him in the head and then strapped a 75-pound cotton gin fan to his neck with barbed wire so it would weigh him down when they tossed him in the Tallahatchie River. Last year, the Justice Department reopened the investigation into the killing “based upon the discovery of new information,” the department said in March 2018.
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Downtown roundabout transformed into a patriotic spectacle A NEWLY remodelled roundabout was unveiled in Downtown Providenciales this week. The roundabout at the end of the Leeward Highway is now an eye catching red and green colour which celebrates the Turks head cactus, one of the TCI’s national symbols. At the centre of the roundabout the Turks and Caicos Islands flag flies high on a flag pole for all to see. The new design also features three signs that read: ‘Welcome to Turks and Caicos’, ‘Thank you for visiting’ and ‘Please come again’. Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Sean Astwood, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development, officially revealed the refurbished roundabout to the public on Tuesday (August 6). The sprucing up of roundabouts and highways across the Islands is part of a wider plan to beautify the TCI’s roads and roadsides.
The old roundabout
Speaking at a press conference on July 18, the premier told the media that some 22 roundabouts are scheduled to be completed in October. She said: “It is a welcome initiative that we want for when persons hit the gateway of the Turks and Caicos, they will have the best first impression. “We are also going to, as I promised, be erecting a statue of our only named national hero in Providenciales. “And I will allow you to guess which roundabout that he will go in, but that will be the next major project for roundabouts here in Turks and Caicos. “We have already entered a contract with a company that will sponsor that statue, so we will be doing that in another few months. “And through the gracious gift of a private citizen in Grand Turk there
Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Government ministers unveil the newly remodelled Downtown Providenciales roundabout
will also be another statue erected of our national hero in a roundabout in Grand Turk,” she revealed. The Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Roundabout programmes will be launched soon in all islands starting in Providenciales and Grand Turk. The project is part of a joint effort between the Office of the Premier, Local Government and Community Affairs, Ministry of Infrastructure and the private sector. It is aimed at ensuring roundabouts, medians and surrounding roadsides along major roads will be maintained. (By Olivia Rose)
At the centre of the roundabout a flag pole with the Turks and Caicos Islands flag is displayed
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The Hunt: How real-life tragedy can alter the course of films and TV MANY of us watch movies not just for entertainment, but for escapism. A chance to be distracted from reallife problems for a couple of hours. So films and TV shows which unintentionally reflect a recent reallife tragedy can feel insensitive or distasteful, and often end up being reshot or rescheduled as a result. Forthcoming horror movie The Hunt, due to be released at the end of September, stars double Oscar winner Hilary Swank and Glow’s Betty Gilpin. The satirical film tells the story of liberals and conservatives being pitted against each other in a violent and gory race - a storyline intended to reflect the divided nature of politics at the moment. The movie sounds like an entertaining watch, with star names and a topical plotline - but some trailers for it have reportedly been dropped as a result of the recent shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. One teaser for the film, which
was due to air over the weekend, was pulled by ESPN. It was said to open with the sound resembling an emergency broadcast signal. “In the aftermath of mass shootings within days of one another that shocked and traumatised the nation, Universal is re-evaluating its strategy for the certain-to-becontroversial satire,” wrote Kim Masters in The Hollywood Reporter. But alternative trailers for The Hunt aired on different networks over the weekend as scheduled, and the graphic trailer has had millions of views online. The movie release will likely go ahead as planned, albeit perhaps with a slightly altered promotional strategy. But it isn’t the first time entertainment products have been affected by real-life events. Bastille Day, which starred Idris Elba in a story about civilians killed by a bomb explosion in Paris, was pulled from cinemas in France the day after it was released because
Bastille Day, Shooter and Gone Baby Gone have all faced delays because of real-life events.
of the 2016 terror attack in Nice. StudioCanal stopped adverts for the film immediately after the attack and soon cancelled its release altogether, commenting that it was “not in line with the national mood”. “Studios, like many major corporations, are risk averse,” says Andreas Wiseman, international editor at Deadline. “The performance over its opening weekend can often make or
break a film, so distributors spend a long time strategising over an optimum release date. “If there is a chance a social or political context might turn media or audiences against a film, studios will reroute.” The studio’s request to pull Bastille Day out of French cinemas
was supported by the film’s lead actor. Elba told The Sun that the producers probably thought the film was “insensitive” and did not “feel right to have out there”. Yet some French film fans were disappointed with the studio’s decision. One told Reuters he “didn’t make the connection with Nice”.
R. Kelly faces sex crimes charges in Minnesota for 2001 allegation R. KELLY is now facing four sets of separate sex-crime charges, with the newest filed Monday by authorities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced at a news conference in Minneapolis that Kelly is being charged with two counts of prostitution and solicitation involving a girl under 18 for an alleged incident in 2001. Freeman said Kelly is charged in an incident involving a girl he met at a concert. The girl sought an autograph from Kelly, and he gave her the autograph and a phone number, Freeman said. When the girl called the number she was invited to Kelly’s hotel and offered $200 to take off her clothes and dance, the prosecutor alleged. He says Kelly took his clothes off and they danced together. Kelly is already facing multiple federal and state sexcrime charges in three separate indictments in the Eastern District of New York, in the Northern District of Illinois and in Cook County in Illinois.
Olivia Newton-John is living with stage-four breast cancer.
Newton-John does not want to know how long she has to live Kelly is being charged with two counts of prostitution and solicitation involving a girl under 18 for an alleged incident in 2001.
“It is despicable that Mr. Kelly used his fame in order to prey on underaged girls,” Freeman said. “While there are more numerous charges in the Illinois and federal cases, we wanted to make sure that our victim here in Minneapolis also receives a measure of justice. We fully expect that at some future date, Mr. Kelly will have to account for his actions in Hennepin
County.” Freeman says his office investigated after getting a tip from a Chicago tip line. “We felt we had more than enough to charge based on her testimony and corroboration from her brother,” Freeman told reporters. “I don’t like buying sex from minors, and I don’t think most other people do either.”
AS SHE battles cancer for the third time, Olivia Newton-John is not focusing on how much time she may have left. The 70-year-old singer and actress sat down with “60 Minutes Australia” to talk about living with stage 4 breast cancer. “When you’re given a cancer diagnosis or a scary honest diagnosis, you’re suddenly given a possibility of a time limit,” she said. “If somebody tells you, you have six months to live, very possibly you will because you believe that,” Newton-John continued. “So for me, psychologically, it’s better not to have any idea of what they expect or what the last person that has what you have lived, so I don’t, I don’t
tune in.” The beloved star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and again in 2013, but chose to keep that battle private. Now that cancer has returned, Newton-John said she’s been using cannabis oil to help manage her pain. “I really believe the cannabis has made a huge difference,” she said. “If I don’t take the drops, I can feel the pain, so I know it’s working.” She’s taken a break from work and is focusing on helping others. The “Grease” star has organized an auction of some of her memorabilia, including the famous leather outfit she wore in that iconic film which co-starred John Travolta.
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Earth’s last magnetic-pole flip took much longer than we thought
A nurse shows a patient with acute kidney injury his blood test results on her phone
App warns hospital staff of kidney condition in minutes A MOBILE phone app has speeded up the detection of a potentially fatal kidney condition in hospital patients. Staff describe the technology as a “potential lifesaver”, providing diagnoses in minutes instead of hours. Acute kidney injury is caused by serious health conditions, including sepsis, and affects one in five people admitted to hospital. The condition is more common in older patients and, if not treated quickly, can affect other organs. It accounts for around 100,000 deaths every year in the UK. During a trial at London’s Royal Free Hospital, doctors and nurses received warning signals via a mobile phone app in an average of 14 minutes, when patients’ blood tests indicated the condition. Normally, this would have taken several hours. The new alerting system, known as Streams, developed by the Royal Free with technology firm DeepMind, sends results straight to front-line clinicians in the form of easy-to-read results and graphs. One of the blood tests looks for high levels of a waste product called creatinine, which is normally filtered out by the kidneys. Information on other blood markers which can help treat patients is also made available quickly to specialists via the app. DeepMind is owned by Alphabet and shares the same parent company as Google. Hospital managers said there had
been a knock-on reduction in the cost of treatment. Mary Emerson, lead nurse specialist at the Royal Free, told the BBC the system had made a big difference to her job. “It’s a huge change to be able to receive alerts about patients anywhere in the hospital,” she said. “Healthcare is mobile and real time, and this is the first device that has enabled me to see results in a mobile real-time way.” She said it was the first system that “fits with the way we work”. Data from around 12,000 alerts on acute kidney injury using the new system was evaluated by University College London. The findings, published in the journal Nature Digital Medicine, found there was “no step change” in patient recovery rates but there had been “significant improvement” in recognising acute kidney injury rapidly. The report authors have called for further evaluation of the system across a range of hospitals. They note that old technology, such as pagers, is commonly used in the NHS for sharing this type of important data. Consultant Dr Sally Hamour, a kidney specialist at the Royal Free, said the project was “potentially lifesaving.” “We need to gather a lot more information about this technology and we need to look at it over a longer time frame,” she said.
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THE last reversal of Earth’s magnetic poles happened long before humans could record it, but research on the flow of ancient lava has helped scientists estimate the duration of this strange phenomenon. A team of researchers used volcanic records to study Earth’s last magnetic-field reversal, which occurred about 780,000 years ago. They found that this flip may have taken much longer than researchers previously thought, the scientists reported in a new study. Earth’s magnetic field has flipped dozens of times in the past 2.5 million years, with north becoming south and vice versa. Scientists know the last reversal took place during the Stone Age, but they have little information about the duration of this phenomenon and when the next “flip” might occur. In the new study, the researchers relied on flow sequences of lava that erupted close to or during the last reversal, to measure its duration. Using this method, they estimated that the reversal lasted 22,000 years — much longer than the previous estimates of 1,000 to 10,000 years. “We found that the last reversal was more complex, and initiated within the Earth’s outer core earlier, than previously thought,” lead study author Bradley Singer, a professor of geoscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told Space. com. While conducting studies on a volcano in Chile in 1993, Singer stumbled upon one of the lava-flow sequences that recorded part of the reversal process. While trying to date the lava, Singer noticed odd, transitional magnetic-field directions in the lava-flow sequences. “Such records are indeed extremely rare, and I am one of very few people who date them,” Singer said. Since then, he’s made it his careerlong goal to better explain the timing of magnetic-field reversals. The reversals take place when iron molecules in Earth’s spinning outer core start going in the opposite direction as other iron molecules around them. As their numbers grow,
Earth’s north and south magnetic poles flip-flop over long timescales. New research into volcanic rocks may explain how it happens.
these molecules offset the magnetic field in Earth’s core. (If this were to happen today, it would render compasses useless as the needle would swing from pointing towards the north pole to pointing to the south. During this process, Earth’s magnetic field, which protects the planet from hot sun particles and solar radiation, becomes weaker. “This kind of duration would mean the shielding of the Earth from solar radiationwould be very complex and, on average, less effective over a longer time period,” John Tarduno, a professor of geophysics at the University of Rochester who was not involved in the study, told Space. com. “The actual effects of that are still debatable, and they’re not as tragic or as extreme as someone might suggest, but there still can be important effects.” Some of these effects, Singer suggested, could include genetic mutations or additional stress on certain animal or plant species, or possible extinctions, due to increased exposure to harmful ultraviolet light from the sun. An increase in particles from the sun entering Earth’s atmosphere could also cause
disruption to satellites and other communication systems, like radio and GPS, he added. Recent reports of the magnetic field jolting from the Canadian Arctic toward Siberia have sparked debate over whether the next magnetic-field reversal is imminent and what kind of impact that would have on life on Earth. However, Singer dismissed these claims. “There is little evidence that this current decrease in field strength, or the rapid shift in position of the north pole, reflect behavior that portends a polarity reversal is imminent during the next 2,000 years,” he said. Using the data gathered from lava flows, geologists can learn a lot more about magnetic-field reversals. “Even though volcanic records are not complete records, they’re still the best kind of records we have of recording a given time and place,” Tarduno said. “Higher accuracy in the age dating, and being able to get more detailed records [of the reversals]...will give the community a lot to think about,” he added. The paper was published on August 7 in Science Advances. (Space.com)
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• Must be honest and hardworking • Must be computer literate • Must be 25 or older
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DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS
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DELIVERY BOY
WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES
CONTACT: 649-946-4894 SUSAN MUSGROVE
#8 Santa Maria Lane, Leeward Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 244-9543 EMAIL: SUSAN_MUSGROVE@ HOTMAIL.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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TAINO CATERING PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES
#42 Celestial Circle Wheeland, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ
1 COOK-$8.50 HOURLY
Preparing ingredients to cook, chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat.
1 SERVER-$7 HOURLY
Serve food and drinks to guests.
CONTACT: 332-8501
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This positions are First Time work permit holder 17755
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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
TCI WASTE DISPOSAL
#138 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
2 TRUCK DRIVERS
Drive garbage trucks
1 MECHANIC
Fix garbage trucks and company vehicles.
1 MECHANIC HELPER
Assist in fixing garbage trucks and company vehicles
2 LABOURERS
Assist with collecting of garbage on a daily basis
2 WASTE COLLECTORS
Collect garbage on a daily basis. Hours of work is 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. Salary: $500.00 per week
CONTACT: 333-7889
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Positions are held by work permit holders beside Waste Collector that is vacant
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WATERPLAY PROVO Ocean Club, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ
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
BEACH ATTENDANTS
• Renting Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Hobye Cat. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: Based on experience
CONTACT: 232-7245 (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE)
Applicants may send their CV’s to the email listed waterplayprovo@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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THE WENERIS JEWELRY REPAIR
Behind the Ball Park Unit 03, Downtown Is seeking to employ a
JEWELRY REPAIRMAN
• To be able to repair any jewels on a high level of attention and detail. • To work from 8 to 5. 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 343-8025
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17721
GARDENER NEEDED For residential home Primary duties include caring for the plants and grounds. Ad is for work permit renewal Salary is $7.00 per hour.
Contact Kenrick Walters, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or call 246-3129 Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17741
THOMAS SWANN Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
To perform yard chores, minor maintenance and repairs. other chores if necessary. Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays
CONTACT #332-1022
Salary $6.50 per hour work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
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VACANCIES
Acting on behalf of our clients
BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION HELPER
-$6.25 hourly Assist mason, carpenter. 11 Wilson Circle Blue Hills Providenciales TCI Tell: 346-0002 SWEET T’S RESTAURANT
DOMESTIC WORKER
-$6.25 hourly Clean Chicken, Seasoning, etc. Down Town, After Smart
TELL: 242-1204
Holders are currently held by work permit holder. Belongers only apply 17718
36 CLASSIFIEDS ACCU DIAGNOSTICS C101 CABOT HOUSE GRACEWAY, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a
GENERAL PHYSICIAN
Examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Salary: $3,500 per month
CONTACT: 946-8308 OR 231-1184
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder17715
ACTON ACADEMY GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
TEACHER/GUIDE
Must be holing a Degree of Associate in Arts and Socratic teaching. Salary based on qualifications CONTACT: 231-5483 EMAIL: INFO@ACTONACADEMY TURKSANDCAICOS.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17665
KASSANDRA ROCK
ARI & KISHANTA COMERT
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 345-1428
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17728
BERNADETTE SMITH
BEEN MEP CO. LTD.
UNIT 54, SALTMILLS PLAZA, PROVO. REQUIRES QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
#17 Moore’s Lane, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a
ELECTRICIANS AND PLUMBERS Electricians must have a recognized qualification/licence from a governing body in country of origin and at least 10 years experience on large commercial projects is essential. Duties will include electrical installations, repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial projects. Electricians pay starting at $12.00 per hour. Plumbers must have at least 10 years experience on commercial projects and duties will include plumbing installations, repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial projects. Plumbers pay starting at $10.00 per hour.
Please email resume to beenmep@tciway.tc
This ad is for both a first time work permit application and also any local/belonger qualified applicants as several positions are available. Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17761
LABOURER Clean yard. Salary: $6.75 hourly
CONTACT: 241-5693
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17732
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17742
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 241-6430
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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Please contact for msimmons@tciway.tc or call telephone number 649-331-5396
to arrange an interview or send copies of application to the Labour Board. Application deadline: August 16, 2019 *Position is currently held by a work permit holder 17752
Rate: $8.00 per hour Description: Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets. This position is for work permit renewal
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alpha Christian Academy is seeking qualified
Primary and Secondary School Teachers demonstrate essential professional characteristics and in particular will: • Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents and colleagues. • Ensure consistent high quality curriculum delivery and learning outcomes for students. • Maintain high standards in planning, classroom delivery and the use of assessment. • Be committed to creating a stimulating, learning environment for the students. • Be ambitious about young children and their education. • Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school. Salary Range -$ 15,000K – 23,000K
candidates should submit their resume to via email to:nikkihanna545@hotmail.com and the Labor Department
GENERAL DUTIES: Cleaning and maintenance of the residential dwelling to include meal preparation and service Basic Requirements: Experience in a similar role is necessary as well as the ability to speak and write English fluently. Salary: Starts at $6.50 per hour for six days per week.
POSITION: PLUMBER (RENEWAL)
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 232-5420
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 331-3419
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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CYNCLAIR MUSGROVE
PELICAN BEACH HOTEL
Pelican Bay Road, North Caicos
POSITION: HOUSEKEEPER
Rate: $6.50 per hour Description: Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing This position is vacant
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DAVIS CONSTRUCTION
CONTACT: 244-0786
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17744
Musgrove Hill, Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
Contact: 649-7382 Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
Mary Jane Lane, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Take coconuts off tree and peel them. Cleaning the restaurant. Preparing coconuts to eat. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
#6 Tana Road, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
of South Dock Road in Providenciales is seeking the services of a
AGNES SWANN
COCO VIBES LTD
Grace Bay Road, Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a
COMMENCI JOLLY DUNCAN
CARL & MARJORIE SIMMONS
Central Square Road, Bottle Creek, North Caicos
KHISCHO PLAZA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES TELEPHONE: 941-4434
In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the successful candidate will
CONTACT: 244-3840
DOMESTIC WORKER
acting on behalf of our clients:
ALPHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
QUALIFICATIONS
• Child care, assist with cleaning and cooking. • 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
ATTAMAE EWING
406 MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
CLOVERLEAF AGENCY
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
- Must be a Christian Believer. - Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Teaching (Secondary) Associate Degree minimum requirement for Primary. - Be an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher to join a dedicated, wellestablished team of teachers within our successful school to - (Experience using the A Beka Curriculum a plus but not required)
D4 Yacht Club, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
*HOUSEKEEPER
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
Newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
DARD’S GROCERY King Road, Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
STORE CLERK
• Shift System worker • Must work Holidays and weekends • Driver’s license is an asset • Must have knowledge of the POS system Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 649-431-4371
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17739
LIVE-IN CARETAKER
Taking care of an elderly man. Feed and clothe patient. Salary: $850 monthly
CONTACT: 343-3755 OR 241-8182
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
17729
DA CONCH SHACK #51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ
1 STEWARD-$6.25 HOURLY Washing dishes and cleaning.
1 COOK-$7.50 HOURLY
Prepare and cook food.
1 KITCHEN HELPER - $6.50 HOURLY Preparing work stations.
1 SERVER - $7 HOURLY Serving customers.
CONTACT: 946-8877
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions currently held by work permit holders
17754
August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
CLASSIFIEDS 37 ELITE GAMING
BIG BLUE COLLECTIVE
2A Courtyard Plaza, Leeward Highway IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A
#2 MARINA ROAD, BLUE HAVEN DOCK, PROVIDENCIALES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SCUBA DIVING/ WATERSPORTS INDUSTRY
GAMING SLOT TECHNICIAN
• Min 5 years’ experience in slot machine operations • Repair and maintain all types of slot machines • 6 days a week • Days/nights, weekends and holidays Salary: $10 hourly
Big Blue is looking for Turks and Caicos Islanders with outgoing personalities and physical coordination to join a team of knowledgeable and experienced guides to conduct educational and environmentally conscious eco-tours and boat charters throughout the Caicos Islands.
1. Marine Biologist/Eco-Tour Guides
Seeking keen individuals to join the eco-tour team with experience and qualifications in the field of Marine Biology. Suitable candidates must have experience in tropical water, be able to guide kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and snorkeling excursions and be at minimum Open Water Certified for SCUBA. Training will also be provided on the marine and terrestrial environment of the Turks and Caicos, first aid, and general marine and tourism safety. Preference will be given to anyone holding a current STCW’95, boat captain license and current First Aid Certificate. Applicant must have the personality for sales, public relations and education. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. Applicant requirements include: • Minimum 18 years old and fluent in English • Must have degree in Marine Biology or Marine Sciences • Genuine interest in the marine environment and a desire to enjoy and protect it. • Good to strong swimmer • Be living (or be willing to live) on Providenciales and be punctual, reliable and able to work long days, public holidays, and weekends. • No criminal record and good character references Positions are currently held by belongers and work permit holders. Specifically seeking for belongers. Interested applicants should apply to the email address below. Salary range: $100-$130 per day plus gratuities depending on previous experience and/or qualifications
2. Boat Captains
Seeking boat captain with prior experience to conduct a range of snorkel, dive and private boat charters. Boat captains who have completed the STCW course and hold a current TCI boat masters and VHF radio license will be given preference. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. Additional training will be provided but candidates must have: • A minimum of 2 years boating experience in TCI waters and be a good to strong swimmer • Hold a clean driving license and no criminal record • Minimum 18 yrs old and fluent in English • Be living (or be willing to live) on Providenciales and be punctual, reliable and able to work long days, public holidays, and weekends. • Good character references essential, no criminal record. Positions currently filled by belongers. Interested applicants should apply to the email address below. Preference will be given to anyone with prior experience in the tourism industry and with boat and engine maintenance skills and/or SCUBA diving training. Salary range: $120-$150 per day plus gratuities depending on previous experience and/or qualifications.
3. Scuba Diving Instructors
Seeking qualified Scuba Instructors to conduct PADI dive courses and tours. Preference will be given to belongers and those with professional boating experience. Other duties include conducting snorkel tours and dive equipment maintenance. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. New positions vacant. Salary range: $110 to $130 per day plus gratuities depending on previous experience. Applicants should apply to the email address below.
4. Kite Instructors
CONTACT: (649) 244-8400
Seeking qualified IKO kite instructors to teach kite courses. Preference will be given to belongers and those with extended teaching experience. Other duties include assisting with sales and conducting kite tours and other watersports activities offered by the company. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. Must be willing to work long days in the sun. New positions open. Salary range: 25-30% of course fee plus gratuities. Applicants should apply to the email address below.
Email: elitetci@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume the Labour Board This position is vacant 17746 IRUANDA NAILS STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON 2005 Olympic Plaza, 2nd Floor #1, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ
5. Operations Managers
2 HAIR DRESSERS
Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, hair treatments, and etc.
Seeking experience personal in the watersports industry to manage daily scuba diving and watersports operations. Prior experience essential and a current scuba diving instructor qualification is mandatory. Responsibilities include: • Ensuring all tours, charters and courses are executed in a timely manner • Monitor and manage reservations • Schedule tours and staff • Ensure dive operations are conducted to the highest safety standards and be able to assist with dive inquiries and courses when required. • Oversea a strict maintenance schedule for all dive, paddle and boat equipment. Positions are currently held by a work permit holder and priority will be given to belongers. Must be willing to work long days, weekends and all public holidays. Salary range $3,500 to $5,000 per month. Interested applicants should apply to the email address below.
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, and etc. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 347-3734
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders
17767
JARMELL L. FULFORD #58 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
6. Driver
Looking for a reliable driver to conduct hotel transfers in 14 passenger bus and deliver kayaks and paddleboards to private villas. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. Responsibilities include providing a punctual service and keeping the operators vehicle clean and serviced. Preference will be given to those with automotive maintenance experience. Applicants must: • Hold a clean driving license and no criminal record, • Be able to drive a manual stick shift is mandatory • Minimum 25yrs old and fluent in English • Be living (or be willing to live) on Providenciales and be punctual, reliable and able to work long days, public holidays, and weekends. The position is currently held by a belonger. Belongers are preferred. Salary range $100 to $120 per day.
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • 5 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 241-4104
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17738
7. Kitchen Helper
K&T DISPOSABLE SERVICES
#49 Industrial Park by Pass Chalk Sound Road Is seeking to employ a
Looking for a suitable candidate to help prepare food for boat charters, clean coolers and clean office premises. Duties include baking, cleaning and ordering food. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. The following are required of the applicant: • Fluent in English with good speaking and reading skills. • Willing to start at 5am, work long days, weekends and public holidays. • Have prior experience in kitchen health and safety standards. The position is currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers are preferred. Salary ranges from $8-$10 per hour
Candidates should apply via email to careers@bigbluecollective.com before the 22nd of August 2019 and include a resume and cover letter with a brief description of why they believe they are a suitable candidate to work in the eco-tourism / watersports industry. Applicants should send a copy to the Commissioner of Labour.
PAY MASTER CLERK
- $9.00 per hour Filing and doing other work.
3 LABOURERS - $7.50 hourly Cleaning.
CONTACT: 346-1153
17722
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time and Renewal work permits 17726
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August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ABIGAELLE BARBER & SALON Granny Hills, Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER Cleaning, pick up trash. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 649-243-8557
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulator of financial services business in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill several vacancies. APPLICATION DEADLINE 12 SEPTEMBER 2019
BANK AND TRUST ANALYST II
Department: Bank and Trust Department Annual Salary: $45,207 - $55,231 JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Bank and Trust Department. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking assessments of the financial soundness and compliance of assigned banks and trust companies licensed by Commission. The officer will also be required to conduct analysis of assigned sectors and prepare and present reports on finds.
CREDIT UNION ANALYST III Department: Bank and Trust Department Annual Salary: $55,272.00 - $68,091.00
JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Bank and Trust Department. The post holder will advise on the licensing and regulation of credit unions in the TCI, assess the operations of assigned credit unions and evaluate the performance of the credit union sector. The post holder will also be required to supervise staff.
INSURANCE ANALYST I Department: Insurance Annual Salary: $37,467 - $45,165.00
JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Insurance Department. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking assessments of the financial soundness and compliance of assigned insurers and insurance intermediaries licensed by the Commission.
INSURANCE ANALYST II
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
17794
ARIELLE BOUTIQUE & BARBER SHOP 107 LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
BARBER
Department: Insurance Annual Salary: $45,207 - $55,231
• Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.75 hourly
JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Insurance Department. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking assessments of the financial soundness and compliance of assigned insurers and insurance intermediaries licensed by the Commission. The officer will also be required to conduct analysis of assigned sectors and prepare and present reports on finds.
CONTACT: 341-0673
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17816
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST
ASSEMBLE IT #20 Chandelle Drive, Venetian Road Is seeking to employ
Department: Policy Unit Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $55,272.00 - $68,091.00
1 CARPENTER
• Cut wood • To work 5 days a week.
JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Senior Policy Advisor. The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the ongoing development and implementation of a framework for monitoring financial stability and conducting macroprudential assessment in the TCI.
1 MASON
Lay blocks Salary: $8 hourly
CONTACT: 343-1056
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
17814
LE BOUCHON DU VILLAGE Address: Gracebay Road, Regent Village, #A111, Providenciales, TCI Contact: (649) 231-0309 /244-1134 Seeking:
KITCHEN HELPER
Salary/Wages: $300 per week RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES: • Helping the kitchen staff upload shipments of food and other kitchen supplies • Cleaning down the kitchen surfaces This position is being applied for a Renewal Work Permit Holder. Belongers are invited to submit their application to the Labour Board, Ministry of Boarder Control.
17807
CLAUDE CONSTRUCTION
Address: #12A Slammer, Blue Hills, Providenciales, TCI Contact: (649) 241-2512 Email: ClaudeJoseph57@gmail. com
Seeking:
NANNY
Salary/Wages: $7.50 per hour
Responsibilities/Duties:
• Assisting the carpernters with lifting of lumber • Assisting the masons with mixing and smoothing of cement • Cleaning up of work areas This position is being applied for a Renewal Work Permit Holder. Belongers are invited to submit their application to the Labour Board, Ministry of Boarder Control. 17809
DELUXE MAINTENANCE AND CONTRACTION SERVICES #14 Docking Lane, Juba Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames Salary: $6.75 hourly May be required to work on weekends and holidays Only Belongers need to apply
CONTACT: 649-946-8876
17813
Department: Finance Location: Grand Turk Annual Salary: $59,552.50 – $68,982.50
BAY BISTRO RESTAURANT
JOB SUMMARY The holder of this position will report to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with statutory financial compliance, compliance with international financial reporting standards and collecting, reviewing, analyzing and reporting of data from all departments. The post holder will be required to supervise staff.
#2 Princess Drive, The Bight Settlement
2 KITCHEN HELPERS Helping with the preparation of food for services, clean food handling.
2 DISHWASHERS
Ensure the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes, pots, pans and flatware.
Details on the above vacancies can be found on the Commission’s website at https://tcifsc.tc/vacancies/ or by contacting the Commission at telephone numbers 649-946-2550 or 649-946-2791 ext. 4002 or 4021. Applications should be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc no later than 12 September 2019. A copy of the application should be submitted to the Employment Services Department by emailing to CHbacchus@gov.tc and MCadams@gov.tc. Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered in this recruitment phase but may be placed on file for future reference. While we appreciate your response, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2 LABOURERS
Clean and polish or restaurant on a daily basic
2 COOKS
To assist the head chef in various food preparation for service time. Salary: $6.25-$10 hour
Contact: 649-242-8792 Email: tameralemount@hotmail.com
Belongers can also apply to the Labour Department for positions. These positions currently held by work permit holders 17803 17812
August 10-16, 2019
CLASSIFIEDS 39
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
MARTINE ST. LOUIS
Address: #16 Reese Street, Five Cays, Providenciales, TCI Contact: (649) 343-7305 Seeking:
NANNY
Salary/Wages: $6.50 per hour Responsibilities/Duties: • Bathing, cooking and ensuring children are wellmaintained • Cleaning of the home • Ensuring a safe environment for the children
DES ELECTRICAL Mydees Plaza, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
SALES CLERK
• Greet customers when they arrive at the store and ask if they need assistance • Process sales transactions at the POS (point-of-sale) counter • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $300 weekly
CONTACT: 946-7059
EUFEMIA REYES SMITH
#8 Ball Park Lane, Downtown Is seeking to employ a
HOUSEKEEPER
• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 242-9447
This position is being applied for a Renewal Work Permit Holder. Belongers are invited to submit their application to the Labour Board, Ministry of Boarder Control. 17808
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
MCFAM HR MANAGEMENT
LOCAL BRAIDS & BEYOND
L AND V CONSTRUCTION
HAIR BRAIDER
CARPENTER
acting on behalf of our client
LINDA CHASE
#90 Belmont Road, South Dock, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
MASON Duties: Lay blocks, build concrete houses & Roof. SALARY: $10.00 per hours. CONTACT: RENAE MCPHEE 1-649-332-1056 RMCPHEE11@GMAIL.COM MCFAM HR MANAGEMENT
Belongers are encouraged to apply.
17823
MCP BAR & RESTAURANT
Industrial Dr., South Dock Road. Is seeking to employ a
KITCHEN HELPER
Assist the head chef, cleaning. Salary: $300 weekly
CONTACT: 649-342-6310
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
17795
OSWALD VIRGIL
17796
#42 CHANDELLE DRIVE, Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a
• Braiding, weaving, relaxing, loc, grooming and maintenance. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $1,200 monthly
CONTACT: 344-4528
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17819
CONTACT: 241-9492
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17797
DOMESTIC WORKER
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
533 Chalk Sound Drive, Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ
Have villas clean and ready for guests to occupy. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 946-5306
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17801
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17792
ROBERTS AGENCY
SANCHEZ AND WILLIAMS CAFE
CONTACT: 331-6791
LABOURER • Cleaning yard and
Palm Circle, Leeward Palms
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17817
• Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials • 44 hours a week. Salary: $10 hourly
NEPTUNE VILLAS
AIRPORT ROAD Acting on behalf of our clients
CONTACT: 231-0199
#2 Pam Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
MYRLINE REMY
57 Parkers Avenue, Belglade Garden, Wheeland Is seeking to employ a
41A Palms Well Drive, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a
buildings on property. • Keep vehicles cleaned (interior/exterior) • Work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.75 hourly
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is for work permit renewal 17826
NICOLA ROBERTS
GARDENER - $6.25 HOURLY
Watering, weeding, edging, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. First Time
STEPHANIE DUNCANSON Caravel Avenue, Leeward Palms
LABOURER - $7 HOURLY
Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash. Renewal
CONTACT: 241-2043
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. 17716
#5 Sherlock Walkin Building, Old Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
BARMAID
• Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail. • 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 231-2397
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17815
EXPRESS EQUIPMENT
#1125 SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES PHONE: (649) 946-5919, (649)946-2897 FAX (649) 9417935 Email: admin@expressequipmentjcb.com
LABOURER • Duties: • Clean shop • Heavy lifting • Assist with tools • Must have a clean drivers license • Salary $8.00 per hour
Drop off resume/ cv at the office Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor department This position is held by a work permit holder 17822
KT’S CONSTRUCTION
JEAN CLAUDE AUGUSTE
1 LABOURER
HELPER
Sandy Point, North Caicos Is seeking Cleaning and preparing construction sites for the erection of structures and building. Unloads and loads materials, mixes concrete, pours concrete, and assists carpenters, operating engineers and other construction site workers. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 649-341-0451
Email: bassett_27@hotmail. com
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is for First Time work permit
17804
BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
• Clean yard. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 241-5071 OR 342-0275
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17820
G.C CONSTRUCTION
#22 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
MASON
• Mixes mud; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. • 6 days a week. Salary: $10 hourly
CONTACT: 345-3216
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17818
HAROLD PIERRE
#18 New Subdivision, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 344-9806
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17825
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS EXPRESS EQUIPMENT
#1125 SOUTH DOCK ROAD PROVIDENCIALES PHONE: (649) 946-5919, (649)946-2897 FAX (649) 941-7935 Email: admin@expressequipmentjcb.com
MECHANIC DUTIES:
• Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements • Inspect machines, engines, transmission etc. and run diagnostic test to discover functionality issues • Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability • Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner • Perform through maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems • Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components • Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery • Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicles users • Keep logs of work and report on issues Must possess suitable mechanic background (degree preferred) as well of experience within all aspects of automotive Mobil services/ repaired industry Salary : with experience and qualifications salary range $15-$20 per hour Must have own tools
Drop off resume/ cv at the office Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor department This position is held by a work permit holder
17821
40 CLASSIFIEDS A&W CONSTRUCTION
#13 Norway Road, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
CARPENTER
• Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $8 hourly
CONTACT: 242-8800
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17772
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMER NEEDED DUTIES: • Provide Salon Services for Pets, including Shampoo, Cut & Fluff • Must Love Animals/ Must have valid driver’s license • Must be willing to work long hours/holidays and weekends • Physically able to manage and lift heavier animals.
EMAIL: TCISLANDGROUP@GMAIL.COM
CALL: 649 243-835917791
August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
A TASTE OF ITALY U9 PROVO STORAGE PROVIDENCIALES TEL: 941-7331 Seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties include: general cleaning of kitchen area, bathrooms, doors and window glass panes, kitchen sinks, equipments and washing utensils Salary $6.50 per hour willing to work on flexible time to include nights, weekends and holidays Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of application and resume to the Labor Department This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17780
LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT AND BAR
533 Chalk Sound Drive, Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a
BOAT CAPTAIN
Must be responsible for the safe operation of vessel and must ensure that it is operated and crewed according to both company and legal guidelines. Salary: $275 weekly plus $10 per person commission
CONTACT: 946-5306
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
17791
ACE PLUMBING
#21 BLACK CROW ROAD
3 PLUMBER HELPERS
DUTIES: INSTALLING, FITTING, CUTTING PLUMBING PIPES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK. SALARY $7.50 PER HOUR
THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL Contact: 345-4611
ALEX CLEANING SERVICES 87 Marby Drive, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 332-5690
AMJ’S VARIETY STORE
126 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills. Is seeking a
LABOURER
• Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden. • To work 7 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 241-8331 OR 341-6778
D&B TILES
Unit #25 South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a
TILE MAN
• Install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface to be tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood. • 5 days a week. Salary: $12 hourly
CONTACT: 241-7845
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is for Renewal work permit
HORIZON CONSTRUCTION
belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17769
LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT & BAR
LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT AND BAR
J&J BUILDERS
2 WAITRESSES - $6.50 HOURLY
1 DISHWASHER 1 BUS BOY
• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $9 hourly
• Put metal in sheet rock. • install and fix steel girders, pipework and beams • 5 days a week Salary: $9 hourly
CONTACT: 341-9177
CONTACT: 946-5414
17779
533 CHALK SOUND DRIVE, CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ
Must be experienced in dealing with and serving customers.
1 COOK- $500 WEEKLY
Must have at least 5 years’ experience in preparing various cuisines.
CONTACT: 946-5306
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions currently held by work permit holders17790
533 CHALK SOUND DRIVE, CHALK SOUND Is seeking
• Bus boy must be willing to work quickly in cleaning and setting up tables. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 946-5306
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders
17789
17771
SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a
PAINTER
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17782
17766
Unit 101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay Is seeking a
STEEL ERECTOR WORKER
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17785
NOTICE NOTICE SCHEDULE 2 REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2018
SCHEDULE 2 REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2018
An Application, REGISTERED PR. 14307 by Lime Rock Ltd. For the development of a Condominium/ Hotel, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission on 60812/66,68 The Bight & Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Condominium/ Hotel Building containing Twenty- four (24) Units, Swimming Pool, Bar, Hot tub, Grill Area, Cabana, Basements and Storage.
An Application, REGISTERED PR 14374, by Molo Hotels (TCI) LTD. For the development of European Model (EP) Seven Story Hotel Development containing: 136 Bedrooms, Swimming Pools, Bars, Hot Tub, Kitchen, Cabanas, Restaurants, Spa, Gym, Wellness Center, shops and Back of House Facility. A Modular construction System Structure will be used for the Bedroom Units., has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission on Parcels 60813/17 & 18 on The Bight, Providenciales.
Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty- eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.
Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.
Dated august 7, 2019
Date: August 7, 2019
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August 10-16, 2019 DEACEANY PRESENDIER #18 RESIDENCE STREET, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 341-2552
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17770
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS DOMINIQUE HAIR CENTER 104 Alice & Alice Building, Airport Road. Is seeking
1 NAIL TECHNICIAN - $6.25 HOURLY
ELLIS GEORGE WELLINGTON
BABYSITTER
Style, cut and wash hair.
Taking care of the child feeding bathing the child, cleaning washing the baby clothes. Salary: $6.25 hourly
Employ People, buy products for the salon.
CONTACT: 649-242-5052
Gel nails, nail fills, and nail repair.
1 HAIR DRESSER $6.25 HOURLY 1 MANAGER - $10 HOURLY
CONTACT: 345- 5137
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders
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FLOWER GIRL
Robinson Street, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
1315A Cheshire Hall, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER • Put together flower arrangements and cleaning the store. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $300 weekly
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
Contact: 946-4894 Email: flowergirlprovo@yahoo.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17763
G STYLE BAR
Unit F102 Regent Grand Street, Grace Bay, Is seeking
1 HAIR DRESSER
• Needs 5 years’ experience in cutting, colour, styling, up do’s. Diploma from the USA, valid license. • Speak multi languages. • To work 6 days a week. Commission only
CONTACT: 442-2424
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17765
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Coral Gardens Resort Lower Bight, Providenciales, TCI. Tel. 649 941 8260
SOUS CHEF
VACANCIES Acting on behalf of
The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set. The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in. Pay: $3000.00 per month Belongers given preference
Submit resume, certifications and current police record in person or email to: ECRUZ@SOMEWHERECAFEANDLOUNGE.COM Liquid Caicos, Ltd t/a Somewhere Cafe & Lounge @ Corel Gardens Resort Phone: 649-941-8260 (office); 649-442 4500(cell) 17725
DANIEL ST FLEUR
LABOURER - $6.25HOURLY Clean yard, assist in left heavy things etc. 516 front road North Side Tel: 242-4617
ERB CONSTRUCTION
MASONS - $10-12 HOURLY Plaster, put blocks etc. 4B North Side cl Tel: 331-1067
HOUSE OF MIRACLES APOSTOLIC CHURCH
PASTOR - $600-1000 MONTHLY
Preach 1030 Leeward Highway Tel: 347-2591
THE CHICKEN SHACK
KITCHEN HELPER - $6.25 HOURLY
Help in kitchen, seasoning, etc. 576 building Blue Hills Tel: 332-4482
JOHNATHAN
JENNINGS
NANNY - $6.25 HOURLY
Take care of children, clean, cook, etc. 34 Oyster lane white sand Lower Bight Tel: 244-0786
SPOTLESS CAR WASH
CAR WASHERS - $6.25 HOURLY
Wash cars, vacuum, etc. 576 building Blue Hills Provo Tel: 332-4482
Holders are currently held by work permit holder. Belongers only apply
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• Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience. • Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks and Micros. • Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training Skill Requirements: Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events. • Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts. • Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision. • Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications. • Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café. • Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine. • Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making. • Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing. • Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions. • Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule. Leadership and Managerial Requirements: • Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment. • Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace
KITCHEN LABOURER SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• • • • • • • • • •
Must be consistently punctual for work. Maintain a clean work station throughout shift. Must maintain a clean, well kept appearance upon arrival and through out shifts. Must be able to multi task in a fast pace, high pressure environment. Be able to stand on one’s feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds or more without physical restrictions. Be available to work days and nights, holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule Must be able to take direction from superiors Clean all floors in front and back of house at opening and closing Must be able to communicate in English Understanding of fundamental math with ability to effectively measure and or weigh ingredients as per recipes.
DUTIES:
• Work with staff members to assure that the restaurant is clean and well maintained throughout the duration of their shift. • Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef or other Management personnel to maintain a clean, safe environment for all employees to work in. Wages: $7/hour. This is a permit renewal ad.
Applicants are to apply in person with a CV at Somewhere Café located at Coral Gardens Resort or email to: eruz@somewherecafeandlounge.com 649 941 8260
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
ROXY BEAUTY SALON DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ
4 NAIL TECHNICIANS
Manicures, gel nails, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and acrylic nails.
4 HAIR STYLISTS
Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, hair treatments, deep conditioning, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 347-3121
Belongers are strongly encouraged to apply at The Labour Board These positions are work permit Renewals 17654
SAIL PROVO
Grace Bay 7th Star Road, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC • Fix boats and boat
engines. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 331-3184
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17703
August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
PABLO BARBER SHOP
SAMUEL WILSON KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
Airport Road, Spot Plaza Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 342-2511
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17667
2 BARBERS
POSITION AVAILABLE:
PRESSER
• Minimum of 5 years experience in pressing with emphasis on specialty items; wedding gowns, cocktail dresses, drapes, suits etc. • Excellent finishing quality and efficiency is required. • Must be able to stand for long hours and manage
-$7.50 hourly Cut hair.
1 NAIL TECHNICIAN
hot working conditions. • Must be fluent in English and be a team worker. • All applicants will be required to demonstrate skills. • Pay is dependent on pieces pressed per hour, approx $12/hr.
- $7.50 hourly Manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing.
1 DOMESTIC WORKER
-$6.50 hourly Cleaning. 5 days a week. Salary: $7.50 hourly
CONTACT: 247-0187
Qualified applicants should email CV to info@pioneertci. com or deliver to Pioneer office. Please fax/deliver copy to TCI Labour Office: 649-946-4164
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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders 17681
PROVO BEVERAGES
PUBLIC NOTICE
52 universal Drive, Providenciales It’s a position for person locally
CELLAR PERSON The Cellar person works directly with the Brewmasters and Production Manager.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
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 ROSE LOURDES DOREUS OUTTEN by virtue of marriage to a Belonger. NIGEL DAKIN
REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01
NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 61109/29 LONG BAY HILLS PROVIDENCIALES Whereas, FRANCES JILL FRIED of #19 Morgan Road, Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054, USA (formerly of #27 Spring Hill Drive, West Orange, New Jersey 07052) has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) issued in the name of FRANCES JILL FRIED was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. Date this 20th day of June, 2019. Signed .................................................................................................... Registrar of Lands Witnessed .............................................................................................. 17158
• • • • • • • •
Cleaning and sanitizing fermenting tanks Cropping, storing and pitching yeast Setup and teardown, cleaning and sanitation of filtration equipment Cleaning, organization and maintenance of the fermentation area Monitoring fermentations, temperatures, and conditioning times Transferring and blending beer as per the Brewmasters' direction Assisting in clarification and filtration of beer Keeping consistent records of all duties performed
• must be physically able to lift 50lbs repeatedly, and bend/crouch repeatedly throughout the day • A basic understanding of microbiology, chemistry, and/or mechanics is a major asset. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the beer making process, and develop skills that will be valuable in breweries around the world. No experience necessary, will train. A willingness to learn is absolutely necessary. Please email resume to:
turksbrewery@gmail.com or deliver to TC Crystal Water Store. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE TCI
176888
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 YANILSA ALTAGRACIA DIAZ DE HERNANDEZ by virtue of marriage to a Belonger. JOHN FREEMAN
August 10-16, 2019 SILVER PALMS COTTAGE
STANLEY LANDY
#a Kitch Apt., Old Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
#24 Silver Palms Close, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC
LABOURER
CARPENTER Follow blueprints and
SCOOTIE & JOSE MECHANIC & BODY SHOP
Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. Salary: $9 hourly
CONTACT: 442-1973
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
17824
• Clean the yard and removing seaweed off of the beach. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $1,600 monthly
CONTACT: 231-1239
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17793
Act on behalf of its clients:
Wilson Circle #11 , Blue Hills, Providenciales Phone: 346-0002
CONSTRUCTION HELPER
- Salary $6.25 per hour offload materials for carpenters, mason etc.
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials Salary: $7.50 hourly
CONTACT: 333-0209
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17675
UNANDE GEORGE
THE HELP DESK
BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION
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ELDON RODRIQUEZ GARCIA/ER CONSTRUCTION
11 Macaw Close, Cooper Jack, Providenciales 333-1199
LABOURER, CARPENTER
- Salary $6.50 - $8.00 Clean apartment yard etc., Install doors, trims etc.
ALL POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. QUALIFIED BELONGERS MAY ALSO APPLY TO LABOUR DEPARTMENT
17811
#26 Leeward Highway, The Bight Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, etc. Salary: $6.25 hourly.
CONTACT: 649-346-6236
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 1782
SUNSET RIDGE HOTEL
9 Walkers Lane, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
TROPICAL WAVES WATERSPORT 514B SOUTH DOCK, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ
LABOURER
1 MARINE MECHANIC
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
• Fix jet skis, boats. Work and maintain them. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $9 hourly
2 LABOURERS
• Clean the boat and other work • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 244-3173
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17833
ROSE BRICE
CONTACT: 332-5707
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time and Renewal of work permit. 17836
SERGE BERNADIN
Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Archie Capron cl, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $275.00 per week
CONTACT: 342-2313
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17764
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17775
CONTACT: 346-1293
ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
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MYRAQUEL CRUZ
#35 Stingray Street, Cooper Jack, Providenciales: 4312857
KARIBA LTD.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATOR COMPANIES ORDINANCE 2017 SECTION 237 Notice is hereby given that W. Steven Ross of M&S Trust Company Limited, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI was appointed as the voluntary liquidator of Kariba Ltd. (solvent liquidation) on the 6th day of August, 2019. All enquiries should be directed to the voluntary liquidator’s attorney Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands for the attention of Jonathan Katan QC – jk@mslaw.tc 17805
CONSTRUCTION LTD
HOUSEKEEPER
Unit#9 Storage Office Building Long Bay Road, Providenciales Telephone: 231-4519
J&W
- Starting Salary $6.50 $7.00 per hour Clean tools & equipment, construction sites etc
$6.25 per hour caring for two children, general house chores etc
SALES PERSON
• Knowledge of POS systems. • Customer friendly and punctual. • Cashing and selling retail products. • To work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 333-7201 EMAIL: SUNSETPHARMACY2@ GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17784
SWEET T’S
THE HELP DESK
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SUNSET PHARMACY PLUS
#5 Academy, Unit #1, Downtown Is seeking to employ a
#4 Down Town Is seeking to employ
4 DOMESTIC WORKER
• Fry chicken and serve customers. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
LABOURER
All positions are currently held by work permit holders. Qualified Belongers may also apply to Labour Department. 17810
CONTACT: 345-5664
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
17787
TCMILLWORK LTD.
#2 South Dock Road, Industrial park. Providenciales Turks and Caicos islands
POSITIONS: FURNITURE CARPENTER-MACHINERY TECHNICIAN-CABINET MAKER
SKILLS REQUIRED: • 5 years work experience in manufacturing furniture, woodworking, joinery and cabinet making. Wage for different positions: Furniture Carpenter, Machinery Technician $9.00/hour.
CABINET MAKER $10.00/HOUR
Skills required for 3 positions: • 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: Joinery, manufacturing, finishing and or refinishing of furniture, cabinets and woodwork in general including 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.
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of resume to Labour Department. All positions are held by work permit holders. 17778
August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS P&K SPENDLESS SUPERMARKET #3 Cooper Jack Road, Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
JOB VACANCIES Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed positions currently held by work permit holders:
Deli Bakery Manager MAIN DUTIES AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Is responsible for the overall sales and profitability of the department Ensure the Department has the highest quality of product available for customers • Ensure company standards of safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained • Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner • Ensure standards of department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing, seasonal schematic • Must have at least ten (10) years experience in running a Deli / Bakery department of a large retail / wholesale supermarket • Experience in Food and Nutrition and Menu Planning. Inventory management and spoilage reduction techniques are essential • Must have the ability to meet department’s profitability requirements and gross profit margin analysis • Must be computer literate and have excellent communication, organizational and people management / training skills and be extremely customer service oriented • Proven experiences in rotating, handling, stocking, and merchandising Deli products are required • Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays and must have previous experience in Droste Systems Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications
Loss Prevention Officer MAIN DUTIES AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ensue all security procedures and security surveillance are in place to detect, minimize and or eliminate shoplifters and or other theft offense within the store environment • As required, shall conduct in-dept investigations
into suspected case (s) of fraud and theft • Shall conduct routine inspections of the store both internal and external grounds to maintain physical security and protection of assets • Must apprehend dishonest individuals and shoplifters and turn them in to the local Police department for criminal proceedings • This position will work in collaboration with Local Law Enforcement Agencies to apprehend and eliminate in-store theft at all operation levels • Previous experience and credentials in security surveillance is a must • Must be able to handle difficult situations with fairness, respect and diplomacy • Maintain good communication with staff members, associates and the management team • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations • Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with staff and management to achieve the department / store desired results • 1-3 years in retail theft and loss prevention investigations experiences preferred • Observe and ensure compliance with all company policies and established procedures including general health and safety standards • Must be able to work varied hours / days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed Salary based on qualifications and experience
Lead Cleaner
• Pack shelves. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 332-0937
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17783
Deadline for submission of applicants is August 27, 2019
WANTED: Parcel of Land on Providenciales to Purchase • Must have access to water and electricity • Preferred area South Dock Rd (but will consider all other areas) • Willing to pay for mutation of existing parcel if required. • Lot size, no less than 0.20 Acre. • Owner must have Freehold Title • Serious offers only.
CALL: 649 243 8359
MANPOWER SERVICES
3 Hope Street, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Is seeking to employ
2 AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS 1 LABOURER
• Electrical Diagnostics, installations and repairs airconditioning and refrigeration systems. • Necessary qualifications and experience required • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in similar position
1 PAINTER- $9 HOURLY
• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $10.00 per hour CONTACT: 241-4976 EMAIL: MANPOWER-SERVICES@HOTMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Some positions are currently held by a work permit holder
17781
TIKI BIKINI HUT
THE CHELSEA COLLECTION
3 DOMESTIC WORKERS
1 SALES PERSON/ JEWELRY
#16 Wheeland, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ
• Clean and serve customers. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 345-5142
• Cleans, polish and disinfects sinks, stoves, freezer, counters and countertops, ovens, deep fryers, • Washes pots, pans, glassware, flatware, cups, glasses, and other dishes and containers used in preparation and service of food • Empties and sanitizes trash cans • Dust and polish chairs, tables, cash register and cash register counter and other furniture and equipment • Responsible for cleanliness of floors, drinks coolers, salad bar and cold and hot food trays • Clean, wash and polish, windows and doors and any glass or metal fittings and or fixtures • Empties and sanitizes garbage disposals • Must have previous experiences and skills working in a supermarket Deli / Bakery environment. Salary rate $ 7. 50 per hour
$10K CASH FOR LOT OF LAND
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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
17788
#87 Parker’s Avenue, Phase 1 Wheeland Is seeking to employ
• Create handmade, Turk & Caicos themed jewelry pieces. • Marketing/ sale of products to general public. • To work 6 days a week Salary: $7.25 hourly
CONTACT: 246-9639
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17786
P&K IS SEEKING TO HIRE A:
RECEIVER / FLOOR SUPERVISOR Oversee the receiving and movement of grocery items and the day to day performance of shelve stockers. Successful applicant must be versed in both English and Haitian Creole, Must, be able to work long hour’s weekends and holidays. Compensation will be based on experience and qualification.
This position is for a first time a work permit but interested TCI belongers are encouraged to drop off their resume to: Provo Storage Unit # 3 Cooperjack Rd Providenciales Tele: 242-7417 Application deadline is August 16th, 2019. 17798
All positions are currently held by work permit holders, TCI belongers are encouraged to submit their applications: Graceway IGA Supermarkets main office complex, Leeward Highway Email: hr@gracewayiga.com Please note: only those receiving an interview will be contacted. 17806
August 10-16, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TCICC)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TCICC Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following full-time positions at the TCICC for the semester commencing Monday, August 26, 2019.
Office Manager
The Office Manager is responsible to the Deputy Principal for the efficient management of the College Office in Providenciales.
• Must demonstrate honesty, reliability, maturity, collegial support and a willingness to work with and learn from other. • Must be computer literate, with demonstrated ability in word, excel, access and QuickBooks software.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Salary in $39,346.56 – 41.830.56
1. Interaction with Registrar, Accountant and other departments to ensure timely and proper recording of student information as it relates to grades, finances and any other areas to ensure proper functioning of the College. 2. Proper maintenance of procedures for student fee income, to endure that the income is properly collected, controlled and students are charged the appropriate fees. 3. Personal records on all staff and faculty at the Provo Campus. 4. Dealing with inquiries about the College and its programmes. 5. Ordering of supplies 6. Providing advice on scholarships and applications to local and foreign institutions. 7. Inventory and fixed assets. All inventories must be tagged and properly recorded. 8. Registration of students. 9. Timely follow up on late payments and outstanding amounts. 10. Supervision of the Administrative Office/Secretary. 11. Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal or Deputy Principal for the efficient functioning of the College. Qualifications, Experience and Skills. • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent or a professional qualification from an accredited and recognized institution. • Three years’ experience in a similar position of authority will be an asset. • Must be professional, confidential, tactful, and vigilant at all times.
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President GENERAL FUNCTION: The Executive Assistant to the President: • Relieves the President of operational and administrative details and performs administrative functions that require a thorough knowledge of the College policies, procedures and operations and an understanding of the College’s role within the community. • Has recurring contact with the members of senior administrators and executives, public and private officials, the media, students, and parents. • Exercises initiative and independent judgment in managing the President’s schedule and the office’s daily activities. • Uses discretion in the dissemination of information of faculty, students, staff and the various publics served by the college and coordinates activities with several major subordinate administrative units of the College. (See the College Website for more details: www.tcicc.edu.tc) At a minimum, the ideal person should have a Bachelor’s degree. Masters/Doctorate preferred. Salary: US$49,211.00 per annum.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS Applications with copies of qualifications (including official transcripts), CV, two character references, a police record and a recent testimonial from current place of employment should reach:
THE PRESIDENT, TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, P.O. BOX 236, GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS not later than Monday, August 12, 2019. Where possible applicants should e-mail or fax their applications. FAX: 649 946 1661. TELE: 649 946 1163 EMAIL: tcicomc@tciway.tc or president@tcicc.edu.tc or dean@tcicc.edu.tc
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for interview will be contacted. 17696
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TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES
TATTOO ARTIST
BREEZE CONSTRUCTION
Applicant must have 5 years experience tattooing, certifications for handling blood borne pathogens, sharps, health and safety practices in tattooing. Must be experienced with all the health laws of North America and Turks & Caicos Islands for tattooing and piercing. Applicant will be in charge of all tattooing, ordering and stocking all supplies, organizing schedule and receiving payments. Must be willing to work 7 days a week if needed. Wages based on experience - starting wage is $2,400 monthly.
(Lay bocks, build concrete houses & roofs). $9.00 per hour, Blue Hills, Providenciales
This position is currently held by a Work Permit holder, Belongers need only apply. Applications along with certifications, resume and police record can be dropped of at Tats N Tings, 22B Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay, PLS, via email to tatsntings@gmail.com or to the TCI Labour Board. Any questions about employment opportunities can also be directed to Renee at (649) 432-0507. 17693
Call: 241-7878 Vacant Position Belongers are encouraged to apply only. Send all resumes to tciprobusiness@gmail.com and the employment Services.
URY.CO CONSTRUCTION PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
STEEL MAN
• Build and install iron or steel girders, columns and other structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete. Make, weld, and cut structural metal. • 5 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 243-2734 OR 341-1900
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17664
MASON
TROPICAL AUTO RENTALS
#486 TROPICANA PLAZA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY
LABOURER
August 10-16, 2019
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To work around yard, washing vehicles and vehicle maintenance To work 5 days per week including weekends and holidays Salary $10.00 per hour This position is for a first time applicant Contact: 649-946-5300 Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
17691
THE HELP DESK ACTING
ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT The Sands, Grace Bay, Providenciales Telephone: 941-8408
THE HELP DESK act on behalf of its clients: RIGBY BUILDERS
Tana Road, Five Cays, Providenciales Telephone: 241-9541
LABOURERS, MASONS, CARPENTERS
DOMESTIC WORKER
$6.25 hourly General cleaning of restaurant, etc
$6.25- $8.00 hourly Clean sites, tools, build walls, plastering, install doors/windows etc.
LESLIE WATTS
KIMBELEE MISSICK
351 Chalk Sound, Providenciales Telephone: 231-6148/231-3739
LABOURER
$6.25 hourly. Gardening, off loading materials/grocery, take care of dogs, other menial task may be required etc.
- 231-4234 436 South Dock Road, Providenciales
LABOURER
$6.25 hourly, weeding, general cleaning, etc, Positions currently held by work permit holders. Belongers may apply with Labour Department 17629
Positions currently held by work permit holders. Belongers may apply with Labour Department
17691
ACTON ACADEMY GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
GUIDE
Must be holing a Degree of Associate in Arts and Socratic teaching. Salary based on qualifications CONTACT: 231-5483 EMAIL: INFO@ ACTONACADEMY TURKSANDCAICOS.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17665
Alma’s Indigenous Daughter’s Mini Mart
JOSEPHINE O. CONNOLLY
#229 CAYVU, CHALK SOUND
LABOURER
To work around yard, cleaning outside the property and picking up garbage To work 5 days per week including weekends and holidays Salary $12.00 per hour This position is for a first time applicant
MAID
To clean and maintain the house is tidy To work 6 days per week including weekends and holidays Salary $350.00 per week
Industrial Park Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. This ad to be ran is for a FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT application.
STORE KEEPER
JOB DESCRIPTION: • Open and close the store • To maintain cash register and assist customers • Maintain tidiness of the store and restocking of products • Assist with inventory Must be honest, reliable, and willing to work 6 days per week at $6.50 hourly. Contact Information:
CONTACT: 649-231-0244
This position is currently held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
17689
1-649-332-1056 or email: rmcphee11@gmail.com Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to Labour Board. 17705
TOMLINSON E. SKIPPINGS/ TORRIN SURVEYS
BETHANY’S EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T.) INSTITUTE INC.
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
PLUMBER
BLUE HILLS Is seeking a suitable candidate for the following position:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The successful candidate will perform a full spectrum of administrative tasks and must possess/ demonstrate the following • Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks • Demonstrate computer skills in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) Outlook • Demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and follow through to complete multiple tasks • Ability to build effective working relationships and network with coworkers and parents • Demonstrate experience taking initiative in solving problems, developing solutions and innovating business practices to ensure customer satisfaction • Excellent record of dependability, honesty, availability, attendance and punctuality • High school diploma or equivalent, two or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Assist the Principal with the daily running of the office/ school • Working hours are 7:45am to 3:45pm Monday – Thursdays and to 3:00pm on Fridays • For consideration, applicant must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume. Belongers need only apply (applicant should be a born-again Christian preferably of the Baptist Faith) Salary $20,400.00 - $24,000.00 per annum
Application can be dropped off at Bethany Baptist church Office, 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales or be signed, scanned and emailed to bestinstitute@tciway.tc or educate34_pc@hotmail.com copy all inquiries to the Labor Board, Turks & Caicos Islands Telephone: 649-941-4802
17712
• Installing and maintaining systems repairing water piper, baths, toilets etc. Cleaning and replacing parts as necessary. • Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week. Weekends and holidays if needed. Salary: $10 hourly
CONTACT: 231-6584
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
17672
VACANT LAND 30 Acres vacant land near beach. Pirates Well Mayaguana Bahamas Call 305 266 0886 Miriam We will decide and decision is final
August 10-16, 2019 ARIELLE BOUTIQUE & BARBER SHOP DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER/CASHIER
• Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves. Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. • 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 341-0673
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder17663
ASHLEY SIMMONS CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 345-5680
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17651
A&J RESTAURANT
WAITRESS
CASHIER
Collect and count money. Successful applicants are required to work weekend & holidays. Salary ranges $6.25-$8.00 hourly
CONTACT: 344-6639
2 PUMP ATTENDANTS
• Check air pressure tires; and levels of fuel, pumping gas, add air, oil, water, etc. Clean parking areas, and equipment, and remove trash. • 6 days a week Salary: $6.25
CONTACT: 941-5189
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board One position is vacant and currently held by a work permit holder 17683
Positions are currently held by work permit holders. Positions open to qualified Belongers. Belongers should send Resumes to Labour Department or Drop Resume at Crust Bakery – Grace Bay Court 17660
Position is currently filled by a work permit holder
17697
Cooper Jack Bay Road
PAINTER
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $8/Hr
LABOURER
Keeping surrounding clean, minor repairs Salary $7.50 per hour Days worked Monday- Saturday Is it a renewal or new position : Renewal Contact: 231-6089 belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17649
CHURCH OF ST. MONICA
#1307 Leeward Highway - Is seeking to employ a
SEXTON
QUALIFICATION:
• Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role.
• Attention to detail and conscientiousness • Very good physical condition and strength • Fluent in English • High school diploma is preferred but not required. Reports To: Parish Coordinator Salary: $6.25 per hour
Email: monicaparishtci@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17669
BARMAID
• Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail. • 6 days a week. Salary: $275 weekly
Q&S CONSTRUCTION JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE MAN
• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $8.50 hourly
CONTACT: 241-4838
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17682
CONTACT: 332-1787
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17645
SOKOL LTD.
Long Bay - is looking to hire a
GARDENER
The successful candidate will be responsible for the general maintenance of the grounds, and gardens, of three (3) private villas and to carry out numerous gardening duties requiring a minimum amount of supervision. Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting. Lawn maintenance and cultivation. The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers. To keep the borders, thoroughfares and footpaths clear and
free from litter at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have knowledge of gardening tools • Must have an understanding of safety precautions when using these tools • Able to work with little to no supervision • Must be flexionless and able to work on weekends and holidays • High school diploma • Beginning salary commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants must have a clean police record and submit their applications with a copy of their CV to:info@saunders.tc or via facsimile at 941-4533 and to the T.C.I Employment Services and Labour Department. This position is currently vacant. 17698
PROVO STEVEDORING LTD. is seeking to employ a
STANCH CONSTRUCTION LTD
The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on building upkeep. It is important for the person to be careful and thorough in working, cleaning and tidying the premises.
Kings Road, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
PASTRY SUPERVISOR
Interested applicants must have a clean police record and submit their applications with a copy of their CV to:info@saunders.tc or via facsimile at 941-4533 and to the T.C.I Employment Services and Labour Department.
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17666
PRINCESS TAKEOUT RESTAURANT & BAR
• Assist Bakers in creating all baked goods menus. • Must have experience managing a team • Help design the dessert menus and develop new recipes • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays • In Charge of day to day operations of the wholesale department • Costing in both labor and COGS a must. • Salary $40k-$50k per year based on qualifications and experience
Cherokee Road, Providenciales Jennifer Saunders is seeking to hire a cleaner to work 5 days a week. Salary $6.25 per hour
Serve food and drinks.
#84 Industrial Park Road Is seeking to employ
CRUST HOLDINGS LTD
Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay Rd, Providenciales Contact 432-6266 /e-mail – crustbakerytci@gmail.com Looking for a
DOMESTIC WORKER
LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
SMITHCO
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIESEL MECHANIC With the knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and engines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicant will be expected to perform Preventative Maintenance, correct defects, prepare equipment for work daily and make possible field calls.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 5 years heavy equipment mechanic experience • Clean Police Record • Valid Driver’s License
SKILLS
• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment and supplies used in the repair of motorized vehicles and heavy equipment. • Skilled in the use of a variety of
hand tools. • Skilled in the use of gas and electric welding equipment. • Skilled in the use of mechanized tool, jacks and hoists. • Skilled in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment. • Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions. • Ability to read manuals and schematics. • Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components. • Ability to enter information in fleet maintenance management software.
COMPENSATION
• $40K ~ $50K
POSITION TYPE
• Full-Time
Please submit applications to main office at
Provo Stevedoring Ltd., Port Authorities Building, South Dock Port, Providenciales TCI. This position is for work permit Renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17699
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CAICOS LIVEABOARD DIVING LTD. PROVIDENCIALES
SCUBA DIVE INSTRUCTOR
ON BOARD AGGRESSOR II IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
• Must have PADI/SSI Dive Instructor qualification with various specialty courses • Master of Yachts 200 tons • To lead a variety of dives from refs, walls, wrecks etc. • To safely teach various specialties to guest onboard when required • Operate skiff and vessel to and from dive sites, safely dropping off and returning divers • Film and produce weekly charter video for guest • Underwater photography is a weekly requirement • Follow captain’s instruction with regard to daily boat maintenance/ administration/ paper work/ safety drills. Hurricane safety regulation • Interior and deck crew responsibilities are expected to be executed in a professional manner as instructed by the Captain • Galley and service duty for guests • Living and working on board the vessel up to eight weeks before vacation is allowed • Working seven days a week and maintaining a professional attitude Weekly salary $400.00
CONTACT: 649-231-4030
this position is for first time work permit interested Belongers can submit their resume to the Labor Department 17662
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
BOHIO RESORT GRAND TURK
KITCHEN HELPER • • • • •
general cleaning of kitchen and storage rooms assist with food preparation on all items when asked washing floors, equipment, walls, utensils and dishes English - verbal and written working hours Monday - Sunday including holidays based on scheduled shift • must be available to start at 6 am • hours based on weekly schedule • $6.25 per hour This position is for work permit renewal
WATER SPORTS RENTAL ASSOCIATE • Must have minimum 3 years experience in Water Sports Rental Shop, in the Caribbean • English, French & Spanish • Strong Client skills and pleasant personality • mathematically Strong • able to lift 30 lb. chairs • able to set up HOBIE Cat sail boat • must be able to start at 6 am, hours based on weekly schedule • wage: $6.25 per hour. This position is for work permit renewal Please email: info@ bohioresort.com c Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their work permit to the Labor Department 17659
DEEP BLUE CLEANING SERVICES AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
JANITOR
• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 345-5284
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17701
DESERENE KEMP SHORE CLUB Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 244-2830
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17648
WANTED Blue Parrot is looking for a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Work hours are Mon – Fri, weekends when call. Upon, salary is $6.25 per hour, successful candidate. Will be cleaning office complex, Caribbean Place All resumes should be sent via email:
info@dempseyandcompany Telephone # 649 946 4344 This position is held by a work permit holder
EDELINE MALVOISIN BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 341-1863
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17653
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
MAIN DUTIES
• Diagnose, treat and care for patients using natural health process • Promote well being by educating patients about health care management • Management of chronic and acute medical conditions Monthly salary $5000 - $6000 depending on experience.
Belongers only need to apply. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Email: admin@gracebaymedical.com Phone: 649-941-5252. Fax: 649-946-8243 17687
GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER Neptune Plaza, Grace Bay Providenciales
OSTEOPATH D.O. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: 1. Must have a diploma in Osteopathy with an accredited university 2. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in Health care 3. Must have a minimum of 5 years as a fully registered medical practitioner on a register of a recognized medical board MAIN DUTIES:
• Carry outpatient osteopathic consultation within the clinic • Perform osteopathic examination • Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal ailments • Advise patient on health education • Expected to be part of practice management and administration. Salary between 1500-4500 US Dollar depending on experience.
Position hold by a work permit holder CONTACT: 941-5252 admin@gracebaymedical.com
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Take care of house and children. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 246-1746
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder17684
OF PROVIDENCIALES is seeking to employ a
Neptune Plaza, Providenciales TCI Is seeking to employ a
• Must have a postsecondary/graduate degree or equivalent • Minimum of 5 years work experience • Must be on a register of a recognized Medical Board.
EMILY PARKER
CLAIRE MCAVINCHEY
GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
17686
17668
DOMESTIC WORKER
For housework and childminding. Must be fluent in English; have own car with full driving licence; work full time including weekends and holidays; have at least 5 years’ experience of childminding with references. Salary $6.25/hr.
Belongers only need apply by calling 339-4130 or sending a copy resume to the Labour Department. Position currently held by a work permit holder. 17661
GUERLINE THELUSMA
SNAKE HILLS, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER (BABYSITTER)
• Taking care of the children at night, cooking, cleaning, etc. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 649-344-0684
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17704
August 10-16, 2019
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HOLY GHOST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 769 Naomi’s Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
BUS DRIVER Drive the bus and pick up members for church. Salary: $6.25 hourly
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
ISLAND CAFE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
BARTENDER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 hourly
• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 247-0630
CONTACT: 342-1465
CONTACT: 342-2584
IV SUPER CLEAN Load Avenue, South Dock Road #5 Is seeking to employ a
SUPERVISOR
• Respond to call and supervise workers. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 346-7379
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17702
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17647
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17706
M&S CRAFT
LEW AND JAN CONSTRUCTION
JESSICA SIMON
JEAN EDY PIERROT ROUSSEAUX
17677
NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a
FIVE CAYS Is seeking a
CRAFT LABOURER
SKILLED PAINTER
• Creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere for our visitors. • Apply finishes to objects being crafted. • Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays. • Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies. Salary: $7 hourly
• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $10 hourly
CONTACT: (649)241-5563
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17652
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17685
CONTACT: 232-7317
THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
• Taking care baby • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 347-5976
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder
17267
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • To work 7 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 245-4099 OR 241-3886
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17656
MAMA VARIETY STORE
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
#366 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. Salary: $6.25 hourly
IN THE SUPREME COURT ACTION NO. CL-44/2010 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
CONTACT: 343-0353
BETWEEN MARJORIE GRANT PLAINTIFF AND GARVEY GRANT DEFENDANT
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17678
NOTICE (SUBSTITUTED OF PROCEEDINGS SERVICE)
J & JF CONSTRUCTION LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
J&JF CONSTRUCTION THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
ROOF CARPENTER
• Shingle roof and cut wood. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $600 weekly
CONTACT: 241-0663
CONTACT: 241-0663
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17707
J.C WALKIN BAR & RESTAURANT
JANETRIA L. STUBBS
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17680
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
KITCHEN HELPER
• Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 242-8861
LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
HELPER/ CARETAKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 4 days a week Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 348-9648
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17641
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
MARIE’S SOUVENIRS AND BEACH RENTALS
NIXON DICKENSON
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
STORE CLERK • Log all sales, provide assistance to customers, greeting people, helping people locate the items. Maintaining a clean and organized surrounding. • To work 5-6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 347-1743
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 17670
17655
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Household chores, cleaning, laundry, and running errands. Other chores if and when necessary. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 242-6981
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17671
NATASHA’S CONSULTANCY
To: GARVEY GRANT, Defendant TAKE NOTICE THAT proceedings have been issued against you in the supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the above styled Action No. CL-44/2010. Full copies of the papers in the proceedings may be obtained from the Supreme Court Registry, Grand Turk or through the Supreme Court Registry, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT following the second consecutive publication hereof in The Sun and the Weekly News newspapers, service of these proceedings shall be deemed to have been effected and the Rules of the Supreme Court as regards Acknowledgement of Service etc. shall in all respects apply. THIS NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS (Substituted Service) is published pursuant to the Order granted herein in that behalf by Mr. Justice Shiraz Aziz on the 10th day of July 2019.
Moore’s Lane A32, Juba Sound. Contact: 243-6016 Acting on behalf of our clients
MART PLUS
Clean trucks and deliver water.
Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.
KERVIN CONSTRUCTION
SALES PERSON
CONTACT: 946-4986
MC WATER DELIVERY
LABOURER
CONTACT: 342-4436
LABOURER
Remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding.
CONTACT: 247-4068
Salary: $6.25 hourly each Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time and Renewal work permits
Dated: the 30th day of July 2019 Signed: Marjorie Grant, Plaintiff 17694
17700
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT Wymara Resort and Villas is a contemporary luxury full service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.
MIXOLOGIST
Oversees daily activities of Stelle + Zest! Bars to provide guidance and leadership to all staff. Responsible to ensure consistent quality of customer service is provided to all guests in accordance with Gansevoort standards. The Mixologist is responsible for formulating exotic beverage options and the smooth running of the bar(s). Providing a consistent high level of guest service within the department and maximize all sales opportunities for Stelle + Zest! Bars.
MAIN DUTIES:
• Must have a passion for combining elixirs and creating extraordinary cocktails, • Supervise daily operations of the bar(s) and ensure beverages are mixed and served according to the standards • Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e. Microsoft Office software, Micros, open table and Opera) • Manage the bar’s beverage program and make occasional changes to ensure an up to date product offering and attractive presentation • Ensure the bar is kept in good running order and deep cleaning and maintenance is performed when necessary • Manage the bar’s inventory, perform inventory checks and provide accounts with assistance monthly • Maintain bar materials and glassware and notify HOD when re-ordering is necessary • Conduct in a manner as to reflect the Gansevoort Standards at all times and encourage staff to do the same • Anticipate guests needs in order to deliver exceptional quality of service and in turn guest satisfaction • Maximizing sales opportunities by upselling where possible • Take directions and guidance from managers and pass on information to the team when applicable • Maintain service areas stocked according to par levels set by the head of department • Promote and maintain good public relations • Motivate and maintain good staff relations • To participate in and help develop training programs for staff
SKILLS
• 4+ years experience as Head Mixologist in a 4/5 star establishment, • International experience preferred, • Must have good written and oral communication skills • Must maintain the highest level of customer service as it relates to Gansevoort standard of service • Must be able to take direction from managers and give directions to line staff • Must be able to efficiently and effectively resolve guest complaints. • Must be knowledgeable of daily food and beverage operations • Must maintain a good relationship with vendors of Stelle restaurant • Must be able to schedule staff according to hotel occupancy. • Must be a team player • Must be able to motivate staff • Certified Master Mixologist or equivalent Salary range: $25,000 - $30,000 per annum
SERVERS/ASSISTANT SERVERS
Provide guests with food and beverage service – restaurant, bar, room service, beach & pool. Able to work on feet all day, good math skill, experience in fine dining service an asset. Compensation starts at $6.25 per hour.
*FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
The applicant is required to have at minimum a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification / Group Fitness/ Barre Certification. Minimum 5+ years teaching experience and actively teaching. Current Liability Insurance and CPR Certification. Be willing and available to teach on average 4+ classes per week. Genuine ability to connect with complete strangers on a personal level and demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success. The successful applicant will also need to have an outgoing personality with a strong desire to provide great client service. Have a strong desire to grow and the ability to take on and integrate feedback. Create a personal connection with each student and follow up with students after class. Set up classroom appropriately: props, mat spacing, music, lighting and be prepared to keep the studio space clean and organized. They must provide top-notch class instruction that is consistent with the class format and Exhale teaching methodology. Instructor will need to be flexible with work time and open to teach mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays as the schedule dictates. Applicant must speak English and must be a team player. Instructors who meet our initial standards will be contacted to schedule a preliminary audition. Further training will also occur before teaching commences. Salary: Commission based
*HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
Works with Room Attendants to ensure guest rooms and public areas are maintained to luxury standards. Assists in assigning staff daily tasks according to occupancy. Inspects work and coaches to develop consistent skills, assists in inventory and reporting. At least 4 years experience as luxury resort room attendant and supervisory experience preferred. PC skills required, Opera preferred, must have exceptional attention to detail and consistency in adhering to luxury standards. Salary Range: $20k-$ 25k
STEWARD
Clean, transport, store and generally maintain all kitchen cookware and restaurant service utensils. Clean floors, windows, walls, ceilings and equipment associated with Food & Beverage operation or as otherwise directed by supervisors.
PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT/ ROOM ATTENDANT/ DOMESTIC WORKER/
HOUSEMAN
Loves to clean. Clean and maintain guest rooms and general areas. Clean and replenish amenities as per the resort standards. Assists room attendants with heavier tacks, window washing, linen delivery and removal. Compensation: $6.25 per hour *Labourer - Must have experience in a resort, knowledge of cleaning and preventative maintenance process and pays keen attention to details. Transports and generally maintain all of Maintenance areas. Compensation: $6.25 per hour
*COOK
The Cook is assigned to be directly responsible for one or more outlets or production areas in the following categories: production, alternative restaurants, buffets, or main galley. The Cook should expect to be rotated into different areas with or without advance notice in regards business demands and career development.Must have 2-3 years experience as kitchen helper or cook in luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant. Able to speak & read English, follow directions consistently, good attendance, good hygiene, likes to cook. Compensation: $15k - $20k per annum
*CHEF DE CUISINE
The Chef de Cuisine will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/ maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. The Chef must have the ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service is essential to success in this role. Previous experience with control food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing and development of culinary team preferred. The ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or related culinary degree with four or more years of industry and culinary management experience. Caribbean experience an asset. Compensation: $25k - $36k per annum
*CHEF DE PARTIE
The Chef de Partie is a direct link between the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, sous chef and his/her assigned production areas and outlets. His primary responsibilities are to ensure all communication, standards, policies, and expectations are communicated to his/her team and then executed flawlessly. The Chef de Partie enables his/her team by ensuring equipment and sanitation standards are always met, supplies and inventories are readily available, expectations are communicated, recipes are current, and training is on-going. He/She is expected to be a “handson” supervisor who leads his/her team by example. The Chef de Partie is assigned to be directly responsible for one or more outlets or production areas in the following categories: production, alternative restaurants, buffets, or main galley. The Chef de Partie should expect to be rotated into different areas with or without advance notice in regards business demands and career development. Compensation: $20k - $25k per annum
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Selfies could measure your blood pressure, scientists discover
WELL FIX MAINTENANCE
JANELL ASTWOOD
Address: Radar Road, Five Cays, Providenciales Contact: (649) 332-1803 Seeking:
BACKSALINA, GRAND TURK
ELECTRICIAN
Duties: To greet and seat Customers and take food And drink Orders. SALARY: $6.50 per hour. To work 5 days per week
Salary/Wages: $9.00 per HOUR Responsibilities/Duties: • Install, repair and maintain power, lighting for customers • Homes and businesses of customers conduct electrical duties
WAITER
CONTACT: 247-7809
Belongers are invited to submit their application to the Labour Board, Ministry of Boarder Control.
Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
MATTHEW JAY STUBBS
MAF CLEAR SHORE FARMS
177 Chalk Sound Drive, Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a
GARDENER
• Maintaining the yard. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 331-3184
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17835
ROBERT’S AGENCY
Acting on behalf of our clients.
ROCKERS CONSTRUCTION
Lonely Howell Complex 31D, Airport Road
MASON-$10 HOURLY Lay blocks. First Time work permit Contact: 245-2850
SUNSHINE NURSERY
#3 Sunshine Crescent, Grace Bay Court
1 LABOURER Clean yard
1 GARDENER Take care of plants.
CONTACT: 946-5443
Renewal work permits Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 17840
17838
BOTTLE CREEK Is seeking to employ
15 COMMITTED FARMERS MALE AND FEMALE To work in its agricultural farm in North Caicos. Salary: $275 weekly
CONTACT: 649-247-8818
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is First Time work permit holders 17843
SNIP AND CLIP BARBER SHOP
James Prospere Building Unit #3, 704 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
BARBER
• Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and etc. • 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 342-0475
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17831
developing a technology known as transdermal optical imaging (TOI). Optical sensors on smartphones can capture red light reflected from hemoglobin under our skin, which permits TOI to visualise and measure blood flow changes, according to a press
RONALD GARDINER
ASHLEY’S LEARNING CENTER INQUIRING MINDS
BACKSALINA, GRAND TURK
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. • Salary $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 344-5557
57 Aviation Drive, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ
5 SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHERS
-$1800 monthly Teach and their children with special needs.
1 TEACHERS AID
-$1400 monthly Assist special needs children with meds.
CONTACT: 232-1473
Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17837
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 1 First Time work permit & 5 Renewal work permits 17828
KISHMA ADAMS
ISLAND VILLA MANAGEMENT
#12 Analee Avenue, Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 245-7856 EMAIL: KISHMAADAMS@ HOTMAIL.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
17830
Caribbean Place, Unit 4B Is seeking to employ
1 HOUSEMEN
Clean the windows, sweeping and mopping outside.
2 HELPERS
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.50 hourly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions currently held by work permit holders17841
WARD’S CONSULTANCY
53 P.O.BOX 68, Blue Mountain, Providenciales
TILE LAYER - $9 HOURLY
Cut tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools. Contact: 231-0337
ability to record a 30-second video of their face and receive measurements for stress levels and resting heart rate. Lee said in a statement that more research is needed to make sure that the measurements are as accurate as possible, explaining, for example, that the study did not test people with very dark or very fair skin. “In order to improve our app to make it usable, particularly for people with hypertension, we need to collect a lot of data from them, which is very, very hard because a lot of them are already taking medicine,” Lee explained. “Ethically, we cannot tell them not to take medicine, but from time to time, we get participants who do not take medicine so we can get hypertensive and hypotensive people this way.” The scientists said there are many potential applications for the technology, including providing health services for those who reside in remote, rural areas.
ISLAND STEEL FABRICATORS
HUDSON STEPHENSON JENNINGS
South Dock, #27 Malcom Road Is seeking to employ a
STEEL MAN
Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete. Salary: $8.50 hourly
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17842
CLEAR VIEW WINDOW CLEANER
Acting on behalf of our clients
COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION
release accompanying the study. By capitalising on the translucent nature of facial skin, researchers were able to measure the blood pressure of 1,328 Canadian and Chinese adults by capturing twominute videos of their faces on an iPhone. “From the video captured by the technology, you can see how the blood flows in different parts of the face and through this ebb and flow of blood in the face, you can get a lot of information,” said Kang Lee, the lead author of the study and a professor in applied psychology and human development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, in a press statement. Lee is also the co-founder of Nuralogix, a startup that released an app called Anura, which allows people to try out the transdermal optical imaging software for themselves, giving them the
CONTACT: 347-1905
CONTACT: 946-4445
85 Chalk Sound Drive Is seeking to employ
MG CONSTRUCTION
2 LABOURERS
Five Cays, Rigby Hill
TILE LAYER - $300 WEEKLY
• Clean Windows. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $9 hourly
Cut tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools. Contact: 343-1007
CONTACT: 231-0001
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions currently held by work permit holders
17829
Optical sensors on smartphones can capture red light reflected from hemoglobin under our skin.
SELFIES could have a vital health purpose beyond simply boosting your self-confidence or showing off your postworkout gains. In a new study, researchers at the University of Toronto figured out a way to accurately measure blood pressure with your cellphone’s camera by
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This positions are First Time and Renewal work permits
17827
61 Mary Jane Lane, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ
1 LABOURER
Cleaning yard, maintaining the yard and plants, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 241-0236
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder
17834
GIBSON DESIGN BUILT
Unit #1, 10 Prospect, Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
CARPENTER
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. • To work 5 days a week Salary: $8.50 hourly
CONTACT: 243-0137
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
17833
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Crashed spacecraft may have left tiny tardigrades on the moon YOU’VE heard of men on the moon -- but what about moss piglets? Thousands of tardigrades -also known as “water bears” or “moss piglets” -- were on board the Beresheet spacecraft when it crash landed on the moon in April. The tiny creatures are incredibly hardy and can survive extremely low temperatures and harsh conditions-and The Arch Mission Foundation, which sent them into space, believes some may have survived. Tardigrades are pudgy little animals no longer than one millimeter. They live in water or in the film of water on plants like lichen or moss, and can be found all over the world in some of the most extreme environments, from icy mountains and polar regions to the balmy equator and the depths of the sea. In an attempt to create a “Noah’s ark” or a “back-up” for the Earth, non-profit organization The Arch Mission sent a lunar library -- a stack of DVD-sized disks that acts as an archive of 30 million pages of information about the planet -- to the moon. Along with the library, Arch Mission sent human DNA samples and a payload of tardigrades, which had been dehydrated, into space. “We chose them because they are special. They are the toughest form of life we know of. They can survive practically any planetary cataclysm. They can survive in the vacuum of space, they can survive radiation,” Nova Spivack, co-founder of the
Atrial fibrillation affects one million people in the UK and increases the risk of stroke and long-term heart problems.
Tardigrades live all over the world in some of the most extreme environments.
Arch Mission Foundation, told CNN. Tardigrades have eight legs with claws at the end, a brain and central nervous system, and a sucker-like pharynx behind their mouth, which can pierce food. The Arch Mission put the creatures into a state of “suspended animation,” where the body dries out and the metabolism slows to as little as 0.01% of its normal rate. “In that state you can later rehydrate them in a laboratory and they will wake up and be alive again,” Spivack explained. Although the animals won’t be able to reproduce or move around in their dehydrated state -- if they have survived the crash -- if rehydrated they could come back to life years later. “We don’t often get a chance to
land life on the moon that we decided to seize the day and send some along for the ride,” Spivack added. Researchers hope that along with the tardigrades, the majority of the information from the lunar library survived the impact of the crash -- and could be used to regenerate human life in millions of years. “Best-case scenario is that the little library is fully intact, sitting on a nice sandy hillside on the moon for a billion years. In the distant future it might be recovered by our descendants or by a future form of intelligent life that might evolve long after we’re gone,” Spivack said. “From the DNA and the cells that we included, you could clone us and regenerate the human race and other plants and animals,” he added. (CNN)
AI may help to spot heart problems A NEW way of identifying a common condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly may have been discovered by artificial intelligence. Atrial fibrillation affects one million people in the UK and increases the risk of stroke and longterm heart problems. It is relatively simple to diagnose when the heart is beating irregularly, but not when it returns to normal. Computer modelling at the Mayo Clinic in the US may have identified signs that indicate previous abnormalities. Researchers said it was still early days, but believe the system could lead to earlier and easier detection of the problem and, therefore, ensure patients get the right treatment, saving lives. The findings are published in The Lancet. Currently where these tests -
known as electrocardiograms - do not find abnormal rhythms, doctors can ask the patient to undergo longerterm heart monitoring. But instead the computer modelling was asked to look out for what doctors believe are subtle signs of past irregular rhythms, including scarring of the heart, that are unable to be spotted by the human eye from test results. The computer modelling analysed tests carried out on nearly 181,000 patients between 1993 and 2017. They were all patients who had had normal test results at first. The modelling correctly identified the subsequent diagnosis from the normal test results in 83% of cases. Dr Paul Friedman, from the Mayo Clinic, said it showed real potential: “It is like looking at the ocean now and being able to tell that there were big waves yesterday.”
Alzheimer’s blood test ‘one step closer’ RESEARCHERS say they can accurately identify people on track to develop Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear, which could help the progress of drug trials. US scientists were able to use levels of a protein in the blood to help predict its build-up in the brain. UK experts said the results were promising - and a step towards a reliable blood test for Alzheimer’s to speed up dementia research. But larger studies were needed first. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 520,000 people in the UK, mostly over-65s, and millions around the world. There are currently no treatments to halt the disease. Up to 20 years before people develop memory loss and confusion, which is characteristic of Alzheimer’s, damaging clumps of protein start to build up in their brains. But costly, time-consuming
positron emission tomography (Pet) brain scans are currently the only way to test for this. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, Missouri, writing in Neurology, measured levels of one protein, called amyloid beta, in the blood of 158 adults aged over 50 to see if this matched levels found in brain scans. It did, but only 88% of the time - which is not accurate enough for a diagnostic test. When the researchers combined this information with two other risk factors for the disease - an age of over 65 and people with a genetic variant called APOE4, which at least triples the risk of the disease - the accuracy of the blood test improved to 94%. Senior study author Randall J Bateman, professor of neurology, said this could now help screen many more people than expensive brain scans.
at the Alzheimer’s Society, said: “This is an incredibly exciting area of progress in dementia research. “But it’s important to note this isn’t a blood test for dementia - it tells us that amyloid deposits are in the brain, which are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease but are also found in healthy older people too.”
The protein amyloid beta can accumulate in the brain in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
“That means we can more efficiently enrol participants in clinical trials, which will help us find treatments faster, and could have an enormous impact on the cost of the disease as well as the human suffering that goes with it,” he said. Participants in trials must have
early Alzheimer’s brain changes such as build-up of amyloid - but no cognitive problems as yet. This is so scientists can work out if the drugs tested in the trials can actually prevent dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. Dr James Pickett, head of research
TESTING DRUGS EARLIER Dr Pickett added: “This test will speed up dementia research by identifying those at risk of Alzheimer’s who might be suitable for clinical trials aimed at preventing or delaying the development of dementia. “In the meantime, we’re eagerly awaiting the results of larger studies to validate this blood test.” Dr Sara Imarisio, fromAlzheimer’s Research UK, said: “Improving the accuracy of blood tests has long been a goal for researchers and using additional information about genetic risk to bolster a test like this is an encouraging step forward.
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Kevin Durant said that the Brooklyn Nets were appealing.
Durant reveals why he left Warriors for Nets in NBA free agency Biles to USA Gymnastics: ‘You had In January, Biles announced on Twitter that she was one of the many athletes sexually abused by the disgraced former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor.
WHY on earth would Kevin Durant leave one of the greatest teams in NBA history for the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference? That’s the question all NBA fans have wanted the answer to since Durant left the Golden State Warriors to sign with the Brooklyn Nets in early July. Now, we finally have that answer as Durant broke his silence in an interview with Yahoo’s Chris Haynes. “Because I wanted to,” Durant told Haynes on Tuesday. “The basketball was appealing.” Many analysts believe the Nets are a team on the rise. They are coming off a 42-40 season and have several intriguing players, including Spencer Dinwiddie, Joe Harris, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen. While they gave up All-Star D’Angelo Russell in the sign-and-
trade with the Warriors, Brooklyn added NBA champion Kyrie Irving. Head coach Kenny Atkinson, now entering his fourth season with the Nets, has steered the Nets to an improved record each year. For months, Durant was rumoured to be considering the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers in addition to the Warriors and Nets. But the two-time NBA Finals MVP put that speculation to bed. “If I was leaving the Warriors, it was always going to be for the Nets,” Durant told Haynes. “They got the pieces and a creative front office. I just like what they were building.” Whatever the Nets are building, they’ll have to proceed without Durant for most, if not all, of the 2019-20 season as he recovers from surgery on his right Achilles. (Yahoo. com)
one job and you couldn’t protect us’ FOUR-TIME Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles spoke to reporters Wednesday about her struggle to continue practicing her sport for an organisation that did not protect her -- and many others -- from Larry Nassar’s abuse. “You had one job. You literally had one job and you couldn’t protect us,” she said of USA Gymnastics. Biles spoke to reporters after a training session in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of the United States Gymnastics Championships. In January, Biles announced on Twitter that she was one of the many athletes sexually abused by the disgraced former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor.
Nassar is serving an effective life sentence on child pornography charges and criminal sexual conduct after more than 150 women and girls said he sexually abused them over the past two decades. On Wednesday, Biles was asked about her recent tweet in response to an article on a congressional report that said multiple institutions could have stopped Nassar. “The more I learn, the more I hurt. USAG failed us. USOC failed us. Many failed us. And they continued to fail us,” Biles tweeted. Biles told reporters that she struggles to take care of herself and see the doctors and therapists associated with the organization because of the deep distrust sowed
by the Nassar scandal. ‘’It’s hard coming here for an organisation, having had them fail us so many times,” Biles said. “We had one goal. We have done everything that they asked us for, even when we didn’t want to, and they couldn’t do one damn job.” The organisation responded to Biles’ comments saying they supported her and have learned from past mistakes. “We at USA Gymnastics have made a lot of progress in strengthening our athlete safety measures and putting our athletes first, but we know we have more to do,” Li Li Leung, the president and chief executive of USA Gymnastics, told CNN.
Lukaku: Inter Milan sign Belgium striker from Manchester United for £74m INTER Milan have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United for a club record fee of 80m euros (£74m) on a fiveyear deal. Lukaku, 26, scored 42 goals in 96 games for United but leaves just two years after his £75m move from Everton. He becomes the third most expensive signing by a Serie A club after the Juventus duo of Cristiano Ronaldo (£99.2m) and Gonzalo Higuain (£75.3m). “Inter were the only club I wanted,” said Lukaku. “I’m here to bring the Nerazzurri back to the top.” In a statement, Manchester United said: “Everybody would like to thank Romelu for his efforts at the club and pass on our best wishes for the future.”
Lukaku scored 15 goals in 45 games for United last season but was often overlooked in favour of England striker Marcus Rashford by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He did not feature in any of United’s pre-season games, with Solskjaer saying the player had an ankle injury. Belgium manager Roberto Martinez said earlier this summer Lukaku “had to leave” the Premier League club, with Inter boss Antonio Conte indicating the ex-Blues striker was his top transfer priority.
Lukaku leaves the Premier League after eight seasons in England, having also played for Chelsea, West Brom, and Everton.
LUKAKU’S UNITED CAREER Lukaku moved to United from Everton in 2017 and at the time was only the fourth player to score 80 goals in the Premier League before turning 24 - after Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler and Wayne Rooney.
In his debut season, the Belgian became one of only 11 United players to score 25 goals or more in a campaign since 1992-93. Cantona, Andy Cole and current United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (25 each) are among the strikers who never matched Lukaku’s 27-goal tally in a United campaign. However, 26% of his United goals - 11 out of 42 - came in the first two months of his Old Trafford career. Lukaku’s departure leaves United with just three established forwards - Rashford, Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez - in addition to youngsters Angel Gomes, Mason Greenwood and Tahith Chong. United have spent £140m this summer on Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James. (BBC)
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August 10-16, 2019
Sprint queen Thompson golden but does not shine at Pan Am Games JAMAICAN sprint queen Elaine Thompson may be the biggest name competing in a marquee event at the Pan Am Games but the Olympic champion failed to shine as she won gold in the 100 metres on Wednesday. A chilled crowd at the Estadio Atletico had hoped to see something special from the 2016 Rio Games champion but cold conditions and a ho-hum field delivered an ordinary result with Thompson crossing unchallenged in a time of 11.18 seconds. Trinidad and Tobago’s MichelleLee Ahye took the silver in 11.27 and Brazil’s Vitoria Cristina Rosa the bronze (11.30). While Thompson has clocked the season’s best time of 10.73, her effort on Wednesday was not enough to crack the top 20 this year but more than enough to successfully keep in Jamaican hands the title won by four years ago by Sherone Simpson in Toronto. “It was cold but I know everyone out there was cold,” Thompson told reporters. “I just came out here to use this as preparation for the world championships. “It’s my first time (here), I don’t think there is anything wrong with being high profile athlete here representing myself and my country.” While Thompson was blase about her win, Mike Rodgers was over the moon after grabbing the United States the men’s 100m gold for the first time in 20 years.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson celebrates on the podium after winning gold.
Rodgers winning time of 10.09 was also unspectacular but the 34-year-old sprinter could not hide his delight at putting the U.S. back on top. “Very, very happy to bring gold back to the U.S. for the first time since Bernard Williams won,” smiled Rodgers. “I brought home the gold. “It was cold and I didn’t think I was going to run that fast. I got through it, my start wasn’t the best but I just focused on my race and just out executed everybody. “My first gold at senior level at my first Pan American Games, I’m so happy to finally have some success.
“I got over the mountain today.” Brazil’s Paulo Andre de Oliveira took the silver in 10.16 while Antigua and Barbuda’s Cejhae Greene completed the podium in 10.23. While Jamaica is well known for their prowess in the short sprints there was also gold on Wednesday for Natoya Goule, who became the first from her country to win the women’s 800m. On the opening day of the athletics competition on Tuesday, Jamaican discus thrower Fedrick Dacres wiped out one of the Pan Am Games oldest records with a toss of 67.68m that bettered the mark set in 1983. (MSN)
Paulo Dybala joined Juventus from Palermo in 2015 for £23.4m.
Paulo Dybala: Tottenham move off after Juventus decide not to sell TOTTENHAM’S proposed move for Paulo Dybala is off after Juventus decided not to sell the 25-year-old forward. Manchester United ended their talks with the Argentine earlier this month because of his wage demands Tottenham are still set to sign Fulham’s England Under-21 leftback Ryan Sessegnon for £25m with midfielder Josh Onomah moving the other way.
Spurs had previously abandoned their interest in Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes because of the asking price. Dybala joined Juventus from Palermo in 2015 for £23m and scored 10 goals for the Italian champions last season. He also scored in a friendly against Novara in Turin on Wednesday. Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri took over as Juventus boss in June. (BBC)
Popovich, finally, gets his turn at leading USA Basketball GREGG Popovich walked into USA Basketball’s first team meeting in advance of World Cup training camp, and it seemed to some in the room that he was having a little difficulty keeping his emotions in check. He talked about tradition, about what it means to play for your country, about expectations, about sacrifice, about playing the right way, about respect for opponents. The only downside was that when he was done speaking, the first practice was still about 18 hours away. “Shoot, from the get-go, I think everybody was ready to play a game or run through a brick wall for him after that talk,” Brooklyn guard Joe Harris said. With that, Camp Pop had arrived. Popovich’s first training camp practice as coach of the U.S. men’s national team went into the books Monday, less than a month before the Americans will begin play at the
FIBA World Cup in China. The U.S. has won the last two World Cup gold medals, both won under now-former coach Mike Krzyzewski, and now it’s Popovich’s turn to lead the red, white and blue. “It’s been on my mind every day, what I want to do and what needs to be done,” said Popovich, the longtime San Antonio Spurs coach who was picked as Krzyzewski’s successor nearly four years ago. “It’s been like thinking about two teams at the same time for that period. But Coach K did that for 12 years. So I think I can probably try to do the same.” Popovich was all over the floor in his first practice, pulling some guys aside for 1-on-1 chats during a scrimmage and other times gathering the entire team around him to discuss the nuance of proper box-out technique. “You can’t help but teach here and there,” Popovich said.
Head coach Gregg Popovich speaks with the media during a training camp for USA Basketball, in Las Vegas.
Popovich calls it “a huge responsibility” to both represent the country and continue the program’s long tradition of winning. He and his assistants have been meeting for weeks, going over every possible detail.
“He is so passionate about this project and he’s so well-prepared,” Golden State coach and USA Basketball assistant Steve Kerr said. There is also some pressure, of course. When the Americans start World
Cup play in Shanghai on Sept. 1 against the Czech Republic, it’ll be exactly 13 years since the national team program lost a game at the world championships, now known as the World Cup, or in Olympic competition. On Sept. 1, 2006, the U.S. lost to Greece in the world championships semifinals. Since then, the Americans are 76-0 — a run that started with the bronze medal game in the 2006 worlds followed by gold-medal runs in the 2007 FIBA Americas tournament, the 2008 Olympics, the 2010 world championships, the 2012 Olympics, the 2014 World Cup and finally the 2016 Olympics. USA Basketball has lost at times since 2006, including twice during the 12-game World Cup qualifying run. But none of the defeats came against the full-fledged U.S. varsity, the level that Popovich is now overseeing.
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World Rugby to test waistheight tackles as part of trial Last month the 22-year-old became the first Colombian to win cycling’s most prestigious race - and its youngest champion in 110 years.
Tour de France champion Egan Bernal given hero’s welcome in Colombia
THE Colombian city of Zipaquirá has welcomed home local hero Egan Bernal, 10 days after he won the Tour de France. Last month the 22-year-old became the first Colombian to win cycling’s most prestigious race - and its youngest champion in 110 years. Thousands of people gathered in the town’s central square as early as 05:00. His return also coincided with a national holiday - the 200th anniversary of Colombia’s victory against Spain in the Battle of Boyacá. “I’ll never forget seeing so many people gathered for me,” Bernal told his fans. “When I see you there, I’m only just starting to realise what this
meant for Colombia. “It makes me very proud to be able to give something to society and to give Colombia hope.” Bernal landed in the capital, Bogotá, on Monday. He had been competing in a series of shorter races in Europe that followed his Tour de France win. He turned down the offer of a parade through Zipaquirá, opting instead for a more modest stage in the town’s central square. There, he paid tribute to his first coach Fabio Rodriguez, and showed his white jersey - won for being the best young rider in the Tour. Bernal also held up his yellow jersey worn by Tour de France champions.
PLAYERS at the 2023 Rugby World Cup would not be able to tackle above the waist if a trial of new laws, aimed at making the sport safer, is successful. World Rugby will limit tackling to the waist and empower referees to warn players over their tackle technique in selected domestic tournaments. The laws aim to reduce concussion, the most common injury in Premiership Rugby and a major concern in the game. If successful, they would be tested globally before France 2023. “World Rugby is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring rugby is as simple and safe to play as possible for all,” said chairman and former England captain Bill Beaumont. “While injury incidence in the sport is not increasing and concussion incidence is decreasing, we can and must do more to reduce injuries at all levels.” World Rugby’s research of more than 1,500 elite-level matches showed that 76% of head injuries occur in the tackle, with the risk of injury more than quadrupling in a “high-contact” tackle compared to a “low-contact” tackle. However, an experiment that lowered the tackle height from shoulder height to the level of the tackled player’s armpit in the second-tier Championship Cup last season had to be abandoned after concussions increased rather than dropped. While the number of concussions
Tackle height has become a hot topic in the sport.
from upright tackles fell, there was a dramatic increase in the number of players suffering concussions in tackles close to the breakdown. Federations in Australia, France, Georgia, Fiji, Romania and South Africa and have shown interested in implementing some of the experimental laws package in their domestic tournaments, along with the Americas Rugby Championship, a tournament that features the likes of Canada and the United States. WHAT ELSE IS IN THE LAWS TRIALS? A basketball-style team foul limit that sees the final player to infringe given a yellow card as their team reaches the specific number of penalty or free-kick limit. A 50:22 kick giving a team putin to the line-out if they kick into
touch indirectly (ie on the bounce) when kicking either from their own half into the opposition 22m or from inside their own 22m to the opposition half. The law aims to force wingers to drop deep out of the defensive line, creating space for the attacker to run the ball. Review of a yellow card during a player’s sin-bin period to ensure serious foul play is upgraded to a red card. Defending team awarded a dropout from own tryline when attacking player is held up over the line. The current law is to award an attacking scrum five metres out. World Rugby is also considering trials in reducing the number of replacements and a requirement for players to move away from the ball immediately when off their feet at a ruck. (BBC)
Arsenal to sell forward Iwobi to Everton in deal worth up to £40m
The 40-year-old was capped 112 times by Uruguay.
Former Man Utd & Atletico Madrid striker Forlan retires FORMER Manchester United and Atletico Madrid forward Diego Forlan has announced his retirement. The 40-year-old, who was capped 112 times by Uruguay, and also played for Villarreal and Inter Milan, last played for Kitchee in Hong Kong in 2018. He won the Premier League in
2003 with United and the Europa League while at Spanish side Atletico in 2009. “It hasn’t been easy, I didn’t want the time to come, but I knew it was going to come,” Forlan said. Forlan’s former Uruguay teammate Luis Suarez posted a tribute to him on social media.
EVERTON have agreed to sign forward Alex Iwobi from Arsenal in a deal worth up to £40m. Iwobi came through the ranks at the Gunners, playing 149 times and scoring 15 goals. The Nigeria forward is Marco Silva’s seventh summer signing. Iwobi will join fellow new arrivals goalkeeper Jonas Lossl, defender Djibril Sidibe, midfielders Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph and Jean-Philippe Gbamin, and striker Moise Kean. Everton had an initial bid of £30m turned down but their improved offer has been accepted by Arsenal. The player is undergoing a medical in London, but a dealsheet was submitted by the 5pm deadline and the transfer should be completed without a problem by the extended cut-off time of 7pm. Iwobi featured regularly last
Alex Iwobi leaves Arsenal having made 149 appearances for the Gunners since his debut in October 2015.
season under manager Unai Emery, appearing in all but three Premier League games, and he scored in the Europa League final defeat by Chelsea in what was his last
appearance for the club. There is increased competition in Iwobi’s position at Arsenal following the arrival of Nicolas Pepe from Lille this summer for a club record £72m.
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Footballer Lowe, awarded partial college football scholarship TCI Women’s Select Team’s footballer JoddyAnn Lowe is heading to the Cloud County Community College in Concordia Kansas in the USA on a partial scholarship. The former TCIPS High School student would start classes in the fall semester, where she intends to study in General Business and join the Thunderbirds Women’s Soccer Team of Cloud County, under the supervision of Head Coach Charles Long. Prior to relocating, Joddy captained her high school football team in Jamaica. She moved to the
Turks and Caicos Islands at the age of 15 years, and was immediately registered to the TCIFA Youth Development Football programme in Providenciales. Recognising that football was a release for Joddy, her mother used this opportunity to keep her busy, disciplined, and saw it as the perfect way for her to meet new people and make new friends. She furthered into the Women’s Development Programme, where she consistently played in the Women’s Football League, and was always drafted to the TCI Women’s Select Teams.
JoddyAnn Lowe is set to join the Thunderbirds.
The quiet striker is mostly known for her humble attitude, leadership qualities, willingness to learn, dedication to winning, and ability to play in almost any position on the field when called upon, with the exception of goal keeping. Most persons would say that she transforms on the field, as this is the very place where her personality
D&B Auto Ltd. donates Toyota Crown to TCIFA In an effort to support the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association drive to develop football across the TCI, D&B Auto Ltd made a donation this week of a Toyota Crown Sedan. Company representative Mrs. Brittannya Daley presented the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association with the 2009 vehicle. The vehicle will be used primarily by the Technical Director and other members of staff on the island of Providenciales for school visits, distribution of information throughout the community, and all other tasks associated with the day to day activities of the TCIFA’s Technical Department. “We are thrilled and grateful to D&B Auto Ltd. for their generosity, trust, and most importantly, their commitment to our mission,” a release from the FA stated. D&B Auto Ltd. is located at Shamrock Plaza, Industrial Park, Unit 400, Providenciales.
The vehicle would help to spread the game.
shines most. “For as long as I’ve known myself, I‘ve always been passionate about football. I grew up participating in many of the youth development football programmes in my hometown, Jamaica. For fun, I played on the street with family and friends. So, as you can imagine, I couldn’t
be happier to be the recipient of a football scholarship. I’ve had so many wonderful experiences in my lifetime; intensified by the many opportunities I was afforded through the Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA). I was able to improve on my skills, and essentially better myself, ” expressed Lowe.
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Dozens experience Lawrence Intl “Do the Impossible” Celebrity basketball camp DOZENS of youngsters benefitted from skills training and mentoring from professional athletes Matthew Lawrence, Dominic Wright and Damion Lee in the Lawrence International “Do the Impossible” Celebrity basketball Camp which started on Monday at the Graceway Sports Centre. The event which commenced with 50 students from the age of 10-18 (previously aged 11-15), increased as the week progressed. Lawrence is a co-founder of Lawrence International and a former running back in the NFL who retired from the Baltimore Ravens in 2012. He founded the nonprofit organisation with his cousin, James Lawrence. James is currently employed with Baltimore City Recreation & Parks as a Community Center District Manager. Dominic Wright is an American point guard who plays basketball internationally in the Qatar Basketball Federation. Damion Lee plays in the NBA as a shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors. These athletes, along with resident coach Donnell Dobbins, have joined Team Lawrence to provide recreational programming that empowers the youth, encourages them to dream big, and reminds them that they can accomplish anything. According to Lawrence Intl Director of Communications, Tyla
Matthew Lawrence with Team Lawrence students. (Photo credit: Sydel Lee)
Hairston, “Every day we have a “word of the day” that is emphasised and reiterated to the students as they practice drills and build their basketball techniques. The goal is to give the students an enriching
athletic training experience, giving participants the tools necessary to develop and succeed physically, mentally and socially both on and off the courts. Through the duration of the camp….” Hairston said that
during the camp, they also had special guests visit the students and share words of encouragement with them.” Hairston added that due to generous donations from sponsors,
they were able to offer the camp free of charge. “Our corporate sponsors include Ocean Club Resorts, Grace Bay Club, The Shore Club, the Salvation Army, Graceway Sports Center, and Coca-Cola.”
Defending champs win opener in Filipino Basketball League
The LDV Warriors had the biggest win of the day.
LONG BAY Express, formerly known as Freedom Fighters, opened their campaign in the 2019 Filipino Basketball League with an 18-point victory against MoneyGram Senders on Sunday last at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court. Week two action saw Mark Micabalo exploded to score 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in the 78-60 point win. In total five players reached double figures. Juniel Olivar finished with 11 points, two assists and two steals, Marlon Tagalog added 10 points, six rebounds, five steals and three assists, Mario Calubo 10 rebounds and five steals and Ariel Comon with 10 points and three rebounds. Kevin Cosme finished with a game high for MoneyGram, after he shot his way to 18 points, four rebounds and two assists. A total of three games were played. In game two, Hartling Group got past Paningit by six points. Roy Lopena led the winners with 14 points, while Kris Penarandra added 12 points, seven steals and
three assists and Joseph Delfino with 10 points and six steals. Several of the 159 Paningit players had starts, but none reached double figures. Harold Alesna finished with nine points and six rebounds, while Chris Bartolome added eight points, four rebounds and three assists, while Tristan Fiel added seven points. The biggest win of the day was registered by the LDV Warriors over Kimpi’s team (who won or loss the day before). The battle was against the Js (the Warriors Jake Amores and Kimpi’s Jeff Cierva). Amores led the winners with 22 points, while Mark Muana added nine points, Jick Cabebe and Jonathan Daligdig (also six rebounds) added eight points each. For Kimpi’s Team it was all Cierva, who led the attack with 22 points and seven rebounds. The competition continues on Sunday with 159 Paningit taking on MoneyGram Senders, Long Bay Express vs Mervco and AMS vs Hartling Group.
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Players dedication, FA’s commitment and coaches investment key to U15’s historic victory – Opines FA president Fulford SEVERAL factors contributed to our national U15 team’s historic victory in the CONCACAF Boys U15 Championships this week in Bradenton, Florida, opined President of the TCIFA Sonia Fulford. The decorated regional and international administrator, who said that she was “extremely proud of the boys’ performance”, in the tournament and against the Bahamas in their friendly clashes, told the Weekly News that systems were in place. “Their (the young footballers) success is contributed to a number of factors: their commitment and dedication, the TCIFA’s commitment to provide more competitive playing opportunities for them and most of all our commitment to invest in qualified and experience coaches.” Fulford added that the coaches, spearheaded by Technical Director Andrew Edwards, “have very noticeably improved our programme drastically”. On Sunday, TCI went down 2-0 to Montserrat, before we bounced back on Monday to beat Saint Martin 3-1. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we
were defeated by Dominica (3-1) and BVI (2-0). In TCI’s first win by a youth team (male or female) at a CONCACAF or CFU tournament, Dale Taylor fired in a shot from a Corey Williams pass, before Watson Jean-Louise made in 2-0 after connecting from a long range volley. Williams scored TCI’s third goal in the 3-1 win, when he converted with a near post header from a Callum Park corner. Meanwhile although TCI did not get a positive result against Dominica, Charlie Austin did make his mark with a goal. On the win, Edwards said that all the FA members were elated. “We are all very proud and look forward to getting many more similar results”. Overall the TD said that the boys have improved. “The results have not been most favorable, but they are a big improvement on our last outing. Results aside, we are very proud of the progress of the players and staff. We are very confident that our trajectory is upwards bound and do have big expectations going forward.”
Our 2019 U15 boys will go down as our very first junior team to claim a win in a CFU or CONCACAF tournament.
Former Jamaican football captain to serve as assistant coach of the TCI Men’s National team FORMER Jamaican national football captain Shavar Thomas has been added to the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) technical team, to oversee training and development of our national footballers. Thomas will assist and support Technical Director Andrew Edwards and Men’s National team coach Omar Edwards to work on the development curriculums for the Men’s National Team (MNT). Coach Thomas will command the position of assistant coach in the MNT, while he would also play a role in the coaching the grassroots and elite youth players. Coach Thomas represented the Jamaican National Team as a player and team captain at all levels (Men’s U17, Men’s U20, Men’s U23 and Senior Men’s national teams). He also played in the 2001 World Youth Cup in Shavar Thomas (middle) is ready to further develop our footballers.
Argentina. Thomas played two seasons of college football at the University of Connecticut in 2001-2002 and was named NSCAA second-team AllAmerican within his second year. His playing career has led him to the Kansas City Wizards, Los Angeles Galaxy, Chivas USA, and Fort Lauderdale Strikers, just to name a few. In the coaching arena, Coach Thomas was the assistant football coach at St. Jago High School in 2012-2014, Head Football Coach at Excelsior High School in 20152017, Assistant Football coach at Wolmers Boys School in 2018, and head coach of Portmore United F.C. in 2017-2019, all of which was conducted in Jamaica. Under his leadership, Portmore United F.C. won two consecutive RedStripe Premier League titles, and qualified Portmore United FC for the Caribbean Club Championship.
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