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‘LEGALISE GAY MARRIAGE’ – UK report

Long-awaited Foreign Affairs Committee report also says Belongership rights are ‘wrong’ and slams voter ‘discrimination’ TCI’S ENVIRONMENT BRINGS IN $100M ANNUALLY

MP CALLS ON GOVERNOR TO ENGAGE UK AMID HAITI’S CRISIS

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GOV’T TO MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEACHES TAXATION ISSUE ON MARCH 4 PAGE  12

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The stunning Mudjin Harbour in Middle Caicos PAGE  13

NATIVE DOCTOR BECOMES TCI’S FIRST DEDICATED NEPHROLOGIST

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NEWS

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‘LEGALISE GAY MARRIAGE’ – UK report

Long-awaited Foreign Affairs Committee report also says Belongership rights are ‘wrong’ and slams voter ‘discrimination’ BY GEMMA HANDY SAME-SEX marriage could soon be legal in the TCI and other British territories if London adopts advice from its Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) and forces a legislative change. The long-awaited report from the FAC, which has been scrutinising the UK’s governance of its OTs, urged the British government to “step in” as it did in 2001 when it decriminalised homosexuality in resistant territories. Among the 48 pages of findings and recommendations – released on Thursday (February 21) – there is also a demand for speedy implementation of public registers of beneficial ownership. And a condemnation of Belongership status as “wrong” because it denies legally-resident OT and UK citizens “the right to vote and hold elected office”. “The government should set a date by which it expects all OTs to have legalised same-sex marriage. “If that deadline is not met, the government should intervene through legislation or an Order in Council,” the report stated. Discrimination based on sexual orientation is constitutionally banned in the TCI but many Islanders remain vehemently opposed to allowing

same-sex couples to wed or jointly adopt. Some believe homosexuality to be in contravention of Biblical teachings. “If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act. When did a woman become a husband?” said one resident. Others praised the stance. “The times are changing and the TCI would probably like to be seen as leading the world on the subject of equality, rather than dragging behind,” remarked reform campaigner and long-term resident Patricia Duff. When quizzed about updating marriage laws by the committee last year, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson responded: “We consult our people when we make major changes.” The controversial topic threatens to once again put the TCI and Britain at loggerheads. Same-sex marriage has been legal in the UK since March 2014 and London has long maintained that OTs wishing to remain under the British umbrella embrace British principles. Still, the report acknowledges it to be a “notable point of divergence and friction” across the region where it remains illegal in all five of the British OTs. In addition to being barred from

tying the knot, OT citizens who legally marry a same-sex partner elsewhere face obstacles in bringing their spouse to live with them. In the Cayman Islands, which is currently awaiting a landmark court ruling brought by a female couple, residents are deeply divided. LGBTQ rights group Colours Cayman claims the status quo is in breach of international law. And Cayman-based British lawyer Dr James Reeve outlined in a written submission the distress caused him after his husband, by way of a 2003 civil partnership in Germany, was denied the right to move with him to the territory. The experience had “a profound impact” and “potentially put at risk my employment prospects and our long-term future in Cayman”, Dr Reeve wrote. Other regional leaders have reiterated the need for consultation with the populace. Montserrat’s Premier Donaldson Romeo said it was important for the UK to recognise that “as separate territories, with ethnic diversity from your territory and cultural differences, we ought to be allowed

Gunmen follow target from nightclub to home to shoot him A MAN was shot at outside a popular nightclub and then later near his Blue Hills home early last Friday morning. Police in Providenciales are investigating the circumstances surrounding the two shooting incidents. At about 3am on Friday, February 15, officers responded to 911 reports of the incident. A 21-year-old man was in the vicinity of the Versace Bar when

shots were fired at him, police said. The victim was not harmed and made his way home to Blue Hills but the suspects, who were in a black Fuga car, followed him. They continued to shoot at him but again he managed to escape injury. He was later taken to the hospital where he was treated and released. As police continue their

investigation into the matter, they are appealing to members of the public who may have been in the vicinity of the Versace Bar and Front Road, Blue Hills, during the shootings. Anyone who may have witnessed or has any information regarding the incidents can contact Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or 941-8082 or anonymously call Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477.

to make decisions on matters such as same-sex marriages”. BVI chiefs say its constitution defines marriage as between a man and a woman. The FAC investigation, announced last July, was the first of its kind in 11 years and has been largely seen as carving a future path for OTs’ level of autonomy. The matter of Belongership bestowal was a major focus during the 2008-2009 Commission of Inquiry and ensuing constitutional changes. Now the FAC advises phasing out Belongerships’ “discriminatory elements”. In the TCI, a Belonger is defined as “an individual who is free from immigration restrictions in relation to the amount of time they may remain in the Islands”. Only Belongers have all the rights normally associated with citizenship, such as voting. But that “elevates one group of

British people over another and risks undermining the ties that bind the UK and the OTs together in one global British family,” the report maintains. It recommends consultations between London and OT leaders to forge a pathway for all resident UK and OT citizens to be able to vote and hold elected office in the territory. The introduction in 2023 of public registers laying bare the identity of owners of companies sheltering assets has also been a bone of contention. OTs fear it will asphyxiate lucrative offshore financial services industries and pave the way for an exodus of businesses to other, more secretive, jurisdictions. But the FAC praises the impending move, saying: “It is vital that this information can be accessed by the public, both in the UK and in countries where public money has been stolen by kleptocrats whose actions harm the UK and its allies.” Other advice in the report includes extending communication between OTs and London to other British government departments beyond the FCO; offering clarity on replacing lost EU funding after Brexit; and allowing individual territories to lay a wreath on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Whitehall to commemorate their fallen war heroes. Visit www.parliament.uk to view the report in its entirety.

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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day

WHO WILL LEAD THE PNP Three candidates - all men - have thrown their hats in the ring to lead the Progressive National Party (PNP) to a possible victory in the 2020 elections. They are: Hon. George Lightbourne, former Government minister and elected member for Grand Turk North, former Government minister DonHue Gardiner and the Reverend John Malcolm, former all-island candidate. What are your thoughts?

New hope

Rev Malcolm is the most intellectually sound, articulate and polished of the three. He has the ability and the courage to take the PNP to heights it has never dreamed of. He commands respect. He is honest, committed and a man of integrity. These qualities have been missing in the PNP. He is the new hope for the party and by extension, the country.

Education is key

I personally would like to see a biography of each candidate including secondary education, place and date of graduating, post-secondary education, etc. We need educated leaders from reputable universities, not bought or donated honorary degrees. Representatives who are articulate and can hold their own. We need to make sure all of the people that are sent from England to govern are educated. We need to raise the bar and set standards for our young aspiring people

Demand accountability

As a political organisation, the PNP has a number of current and legacy issues to confront as they seek to move on from the past. There is not in recent memory, on the floor of the Official Opposition, any sitting candidate, past and present, who has called their party to account. In 2009, exactly 10 years to date, bonechilling revelations about systemic corruption, $100s of millions at issue, over $250 million in debt, a commission of inquiry, the unprecedented three year suspension of the constitution and the setting of the TCI back

entire generation, all under the instance of the sitting PNP Government, 2003-2009. Yet not a peep from any of these men or the undeclared. In the aftermath of the return of the constitution in 2012, the British left the idea, culture and legality of the interim Government in place and it seems that they want to micro-manage the country through a tightly controlled civil service. Since the return of the constitution the Governor’s Office seems weaponised against the initiative of any elected Government. One can place these financial and constitutional setbacks at the feet of the PNP. Have any of the declared publicly demanded that their party account for these issues? Political parties and their quality of ‘leadership” are to move a people forward. Yet the TCI is still saddled with that interim Government legacy of 2009 thru 2012 and the people of these Islands cannot seem to move forward owing to that sad legacy. If one wants to lead, one must show the real mettle and ‘metal’ of leadership, responsibility and accountability. You are not really able or capable of leading unless you show that you want to separate yourself from the past and take the party forward. To do so would be to condemn the legacy of the past and to demand accountability for what took place leading up to the loss of the constitution and the country’s finances. These issues are a function of the ideal of leadership and the impacts still affect the TCI today.

Fits the bill

The country needs someone who is worldly; comprehending the damaging afflictions forced upon the Islands by or via the UK.

Hon. George Lightbourne

Ricardo Donhue Gardiner

Democracy is turned on its head right now, as we are run by foreign unelected bureaucrats. It’s not even worth voting. The current bunch haven’t a clue. Just enjoying the high life and ‘making policy’. DonHue certainly fits the bill and has ability. So does Akierra Misick.

More women

Down with the men! We need to see more female candidates. The country is thriving like never before under a woman’s leadership. We would like that to continue.

Silence of the lambs

Three men have decided that they will be the leader of the political arm of the official Opposition, the Progressive National Party (PNP). Yet there is only one of those declared candidates, the Hon. George Lightbourne, a sitting Member of Parliament for the Overback district of Grand Turk, who is constitutionally qualified to take the reins of the leadership and be the leader of the Opposition at the same time. The others would have to win a seat and or force one of the sitting opposition MPs to resign their seat and seek to enter parliament under the guise of a by-election. There are a number of legacy issues arising, the unstated, matters of character and how any organisation may seek to move on from its past. This is the true test of any political party. What is most telling, is the silence of the lambs, i.e. those individuals in that party who have yet to declare. It is interesting that one who declares, “I am not fired” without any other suggestion that they were indeed fired, most times were actually fired. In essence the declaration of the Hon. Doctor Rufus Ewing that he’s not running for PNP leader at this time, is filled with numerous, ‘pregnant’ possibilities.

Reverend John Malcolm

The most glaring is the immediate unstated and possible suggestion, ‘don’t forget me, I am here and when you go through the declared and the undeclared candidates for leader, I am still the last man standing’.

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MP calls on governor to engage UK amid Haiti’s crisis BY OLIVIA ROSE IN LIGHT of the recent violent and escalating political crisis in neighbouring Haiti, Hon. George Lightbourne MP has urged Governor John Freeman to seek help from the British government. In a statement issued on Sunday (February 17), Lightbourne, who is vying for the Progressive National Party (PNP)’s leadership, said the serious issue poses a threat to the TCI’s borders. “I call on the governor to inform the British government of the continuous escalating political unrest in our neighbouring Haiti and the repercussions the TCI is facing as a result of this,” he said. “Towards this end, they should be required to immediately station a British vessel off our waters between Haiti and TCI as a deterrence mechanism to stop the influx of illegals seeking to escape to our shores.” Lightbourne stressed that although the TCI is empathetic towards the plight of Haitians, it is in a country’s best interest to proactively protect its frontier. He said: “We sympathise with the Haitian people, but we simply are not in a position to house 11 million Haitians in our country and we need to put urgent mechanisms in place to ensure that we protect our land we love.” JOINT DETENTION CENTRE Lightbourne also urged Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson to collaborate with neighbours in the region in the battle against illegal migration. “I call on the premier to stop saying, ‘I can’t stop the sloops’ and actually do something towards stopping the sloops by reaching out to the government of our neighbours to the north, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, to liaise with them on becoming a partner in the establishment of a temporary detention centre in Matthew Town, Inagua. “As neighbours facing the same threat of mass illegal migration to our shores, it is in our best interest to work together combining resources and manpower towards a joint operation similar to that of the OBAT Programme in order to actively attempt to stop the sloops.” Haiti was plunged into chaos on Thursday, February 7, as civil unrest erupted when thousands of

demonstrators took to the streets demanding the ousting of president Jovenel Moise. His critics say Moise is a symbol of the mismanagement and profiteering that takes place at the highest levels while Haitians watch their country sink deeper into poverty. The large demonstrations have paralysed much of Haiti, with barricades and roadblocks and the threat of roving criminals. Days of rioting and looting in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince led to a jail break, left at least eight people dead, a dozen injured and businesses pillaged and burned, according to Haitian authorities. Minister of Border Control Hon. Sean Astwood told local media last week that law enforcement agencies in the TCI are on high alert for a potential uptick in illegal migration. “It is a serious situation that we are watching pretty closely and actually have been watching it since November of last year where things have been heating up in calling for the resignation of the president,” he said. “In addition, there are some concerns about the handling of aide that is coming into Haiti and that is an ongoing problem which has plagued from one government (of Haiti) to the next.” He also noted that the US Coast Guard is on high alert for any movements on the waterways. “…any movement on the water they pay attention to it and they have assisted us on a number of occasions in the past with being able to successfully turn around vessels headed to the Bahamas or to the Turks and Caicos Islands.” The TCI and the Bahamas recently collaborated on border control efforts. This partnership will see the two nations bringing together experience, expertise and sharing intelligence to effectively control their respective borders. Astwood said the United Kingdom has been told of the situation and stands ready to assist if need be. “We have already engaged the UK on this. My officers from the Task Force and Immigration are on high alert. “The commissioner of police and I are in discussions about this as well to ensure that we are taking all of the necessary precautions that we can. “Basically, we are bracing for any potential fallout that would impact us this way.”

Haiti was rocked by days of angry protests

Under the tree

By Benneth Williams

NEWS

Fiscal strategy document approved by UK gov’t

AT THIS MEETING CABINET:

-Approved the designation of Crown land parcel 60514/9 as a quarry mining site and granted the DECR management responsibility subject to evidence of an environment impact assessment or exception under TCI law. -Approved a long term lease of 25 years, with an option to renew, over Crown land parcel 60003/246 to Kenzal/Tazana Disposal Services for the construction and operation of a municipal waste recycling facility. -Approved a long-term lease of 99 years, instead of 25 years, over Crown land parcel 50500/90 to Navance Handfield for the construction and operation of a villa hotel and multi-complex centre. -Approved the public tender of Crown land parcels 60605/73 and 78 to Core Resources and for an easement over a portion of Crown land parcel 60605/179 for the purpose of installing underground fuel lines to facilitate the development of a fuel farm. -Approved a long-term lease of 25 years, with an option to renew, over Crown land parcel 60804/140 to Precision Group for the development of a two storey apartment complex. -Approved a long-term lease of 25 years over Crown land parcel 60804/142 to Hugh Marvin Henfield for the development of an entertainment and conference centre. -Approved the subdivision of Crown Land Parcel 10403/101 to create two lots for residential purposes.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson delivers an address on the Government’s commitment to the people

the TCI’s debt sustainability limits. The high-level targets included in the FSPS will be the basis upon which the 2019-2020 revenue and expenditure estimates will be prepared. These targets show that “we are forecasting operating surplus for the upcoming fiscal year and the medium term,” Cartwright Robinson stated.

Morning robbery at Salt Mills Plaza POLICE have reported that about 9.45am on Thursday (February 21) 911 operators received a report of a robbery at the Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay. It was reported that a male victim was robbed at gunpoint of an undisclosed amount of cash and a gold champagne Nissan Sunny vehicle, licence plate TC12280. At 11.19am, the vehicle was located at the Market Place in the Bight.

CABINET MEETING SUMMARY APPROVAL was given for a fuel farm, waste recycling facility and entertainment centre to be developed on Crown land at the latest meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday, February 7. Governor John Freeman chaired the fourth meeting at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales. All ministers were present. The Permanent Secretary of Finance and the Commissioner of Revenue were present for the HRTT discussion only. The chairman of National Recovery Task Force provided a briefing by phone on imminent plans.

BY DELANA ISLES THE TURKS and Caicos Islands’ continued commitment to its economic recovery and growth has been approved by the United Kingdom government. That commitment is laid out in the 2019 Fiscal Strategic Policy Statement (FSPS) which was recently approved by Her Majesty’s Government, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson announced on Tuesday (February 19). As a result of this late approval, the 2019-2020 Budget will not be presented by end of March as is the customary. Instead, it will be presented sometime in April in order to give the Government an opportunity to move on its new capital programme, the premier told the media. On Monday (February 18), the document was officially laid on the table of the House of Assembly. Under the 2012 framework document between the UK and TCI governments, the territory is required to prepare a FSPS annually for approval by the UK. This policy statement should be underpinned by budget surpluses, controlling government expenditure, management of public debt, revenue enhancement, financial improvements of state owned agencies and public and private partnerships. The statement should also establish the parameters for the budget in three forward years and set out the budget preparation basis and guidance for ministries, departments and agencies. The premier informed the media during Tuesday’s briefing that the new document, which spans the period 2019-2023, sets out the financial targets for revenue and expenditure for the next four financial years, and provides an assessment of performance against

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Police are now on the hunt for the suspect described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, slim built and wearing a long sleeve blue button down shirt and dark coloured long pants. Anyone who was in the vicinity of the Salt Mills Plaza and Market Place in the Bight and may have witnessed or has any information regarding this incident can contact Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or 941-8082 or anonymously call Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477.

-Approved the subdivision of Crown Land Parcel 10403/111 to create two lots for residential purposes.

She noted that in the medium term, the fiscal strategy will continue to focus on credible management of the Government’s spending to ensure that there are budget surpluses over the course of the economic cycle while continuing to improve on the substantial fiscal position. In line with this, critical success factors would include boosting productivity and workforce participation. ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND GROWTH Similar to the 2018-2019 financial year, the strategic focus is on the economic recovery and growth of the Islands, the premier said. “It is our plan to do so without compromising fiscal sustainability and the attainment of fiscal management targets.” It is forecasted that in 2019 the hotel and restaurant sector will expand by three percent, the real estate sector will expand by 3.7 percent, the agricultural and fishing sector will expand by two percent and transport sector will expand by two percent. Construction activity has CONTINUED 

-Approved the naming of the new Post Office in honour of the late George Brown. -Rejected a re-categorisation of outstanding network and licence fees/arrears owed to the government by Cable and Wireless/ Flow and an amendment to the Fee Structure Regulations 2016 to reduce the full telecommunications service network fee’s threshold value by half. -Approved the reallocation of funds under the Development Fund project number 005477 for road development in Blue Hills and Five Cays awarded to Island Drilling. -Noted and discussed proposals for the implementation of the National Recovery Plan by the National Recovery Task Force. -Noted and discussed recently agreed tenders and work by the Public Works Department before the end of the financial year. -Agreed amendments to a previously agreed paper on the Hotel and Restaurant Ordinance (Amnesty, Validation, Variation (Amendment) Bills 2019) (HRTT) which will now be forwarded to the House of Assembly. -Were updated by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson on EU listing, development of the budget and receipt of a response from the FCO on the FSPS. -Noted and discussed ongoing water challenges on Salt Cay. -Were updated by Hon. Edwin Astwood, Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, and condemned intentional initiation of fires at the Providenciales municipal waste site. Praise was given to the TCI Airports Authority and local fire station for their support.

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WITH DELANA ISLES

Retrial of formerly convicted Sunny Foods trio underway IT HAS now been four weeks since the Court of Appeal ordered retrial of three Haitian men accused of conspiring to rob has been underway. The men - Wilbert Almonor, Fritznel Prevalus and Reginald Presil - are accused of conspiring to rob retired police superintendent Alboin Williams at Sunny Foods supermarket in Providenciales on April 10, 2016. Last November 7, they won the appeal of their convictions and sentencing, with the court quashing the convictions and ordering a new trial. Police continue to allege in the new trial that the three men plotted and planned to carry out a robbery on the retired cop who was collecting and depositing two large sets of money, one from Quality Supermarket and the other from Sunny Foods Supermarket. Presiding over the trial is Justice Shiraz Aziz. Previously, retired Justice Joan Joyner presided over the first trial, but her handling of the case when it came to her directions to the jury in her sum up, is among the reasons the appellate court quashed the men’s convictions. In court these past few weeks, police

presented much of the same evidence they had presented in the first trial. While the men were never placed at the scene of the crime, the Crown contends that the men knew the times, dates and locations of Williams’ pick routes and used this knowledge to plan and execute the near fatal robbery. The physical evidence against them was their Whatsapp messages allegedly communicating the plan to commit robbery on the date and time it was to be committed. Presil is alleged to be getaway driver, Prevalus the lookout guy and Almonor is the alleged mastermind along with others unidentified or unknown to the police. During the commission of the crime, Williams was initially shot three times, twice in the shoulder and once in the leg. As he fell to the ground, a third masked gunman appeared and the victim was then shot several more times to his lower back, shoulders, head and belly. He survived, and later testified in court that the men then dragged his bullet riddled body over the ground in an attempt to get the backpack containing the cash off his back.

Suspended immigration officer on trial for corrupt behaviour THE TRIAL of Shadika Green, who was suspended from the Immigration Department for corrupt behaviour, is currently underway in a Providenciales Supreme Court. Presiding over the now four week long trial is Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale. Green along with another woman was arrested in 2017 following a joint investigation between the Integrity Commission and the Police Financial Crimes Unit.

The investigation commenced in November 2016 after several reports were made to police that forged TCI work permits were being issued to people within the local Haitian and Dominican communities. On Monday, March 27, 2017, Green and another, both of whom work at the Employment Services Unit of the Immigration Department, were formally arrested on suspicion of uttering numerous amounts of TCI Government work permit cards.

Murder trial delayed for Kevino ‘Bah’ Smith’s alleged killers THE TRIAL of Conrad Thomas Jr and Lamar Griffiths has been adjourned for more pre-trial hearings in July, with an expected trial start date of September 2. The men are said to be responsible for the murder and dismemberment of Kevino ‘Bah’ Smith. Smith’s dismembered and decomposing remains were found discarded in a busy area in Breezy Brae, Grand Turk, in late April 2015 following an aggressive police search of the surrounding area. The 25-year-old man had gone missing after last being seen having

a heated confrontation with several people. Appearing before Judge Shiraz Aziz on Monday (February 18) were the defendants and their lawyers Oliver Smith and Keith James. The Crown was represented by Angela Brooks, who asked the court for more time as the Crown was not ready to proceed. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution still intends to bring in an overseas counsel, Evans Welch of Trinidad and Tobago, to prosecute the case. The defendants are currently out on bail.

Eighteen undocumented migrants were held in the South Dock Detention Centre as of Wednesday night

No reprieve for Haitian migrants fleeing turmoil BY GEMMA HANDY DEPORTATIONS of illegal Haitian migrants from the TCI will continue, despite ongoing turmoil in the embattled neighbouring nation. Deadly protests that began on February 7 and saw violent street clashes with police, cars torched and roads blocked appeared to ease off on Tuesday (February 19). But the country remains in a state of disquiet due to shortages of essential services and fuel, along with soaring prices for basic goods. The tough stance from Border Control Minister Hon. Sean Astwood came on the heels of a temporary halt on deportations to Haiti from the Bahamas, which is also fending off a deluge of undocumented migrants. Minister Astwood told the Weekly News there were “no plans” for the TCI to follow suit. And as of Wednesday night, there were 18 people in the South Dock Detention Centre awaiting repatriation. Occupants are “being processed daily”, Astwood added. Costs to the public purse of sending migrants back to Haiti were previously said to top $1,000 per person. Housing Minister Hon. Goldray Ewing said the cost of chartering a plane alone was around $18,000. Meanwhile, foreign governments

continued to warn their citizens to stay away from Haiti. Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office advisory urging against “all but essential travel” was still in place up to press time. “Sporadic, unpredictable and sometimes violent demonstrations ... could occur at any time,” it said. The US’s highest level four warning – which puts Haiti in the same category as countries at war – also remained applicable, warning travellers they could be “targeted, followed, and violently attacked” upon setting foot out of Port-auPrince airport. The US advisory prompted several online booking sites including Expedia to remove Haiti from their travel options, dealing the nation, already suffering high inflation and a perilous drop in the gourde’s value, an additional economic blow. The block on bookings will remain in effect until the advisory is lifted, an Expedia spokesman told media. The move caused misery among tourism personnel who have worked hard in recent years to attract holidaymakers to the nation of 11 million people. “We already have a dagger in our belly and Expedia just took that dagger and turned it,” restaurateur Jean Lionel Pressoir told the Miami Herald. “It’s going to take us so

many years to recover from this.” Cancellations have forced the Karibe Hotel in Port-au-Prince to lay off half its staff, owner Richard Buteau was quoted as saying. Residents on the ground in Haiti have painted vivid pictures of a country in crisis. Port-auPrince-based priest Father Rick Frechette likened the situation to the “dangerous unravelling of a nation”. “The spiral of violence and destruction is both tragic and maddening,” he said. “The simply stated reason for all of this is that the cost of living has become impossible, in a country where it was already hard enough to stay alive.” Many protesters demanded president Jovenel Moise step down amid claims of corruption, something he has so far refused to do. In an address to the nation last week, he said he would not “leave the country in the hands of armed gangs and drug traffickers”. In Providenciales, Minister Astwood says the territory will stay on high alert for additional boatloads of migrants seeking to flee the turmoil. A spokesman for Governor John Freeman disclosed recently that British maritime security experts are due to visit the TCI in March to assess how the UK can better help the Islands protect its borders.

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Disgust and dismay Open letter to FAC and FCO Dear Chairman Tugendhat (FAC), Jeremy Hunt (Secretary of State FCO) and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (FCO), Now onto local governance, as it impacts this pressing illegal migration crisis situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The leader of the TCI, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, seems about as interested as a cow in last year calf, and as effective as an ostrich with its head buried in the sand when it comes to handling this issue. In response to the alarming swarming ashore on Salt Cay, Mrs Cartwright’s office put out a press release so lame that it makes one wonder if she is actually the elected leader in the TCI’s local governance, or simply a cardboard cut out of some kind. Her press release ends with the following: “I wish to thank the director of immigration and his department, the police and district commissioner and residents of Salt Cay.”

For what reason is she thanking the residents of Salt Cay for being overrun? “This incident has once again highlighted our vulnerability as an archipelago. We are grateful that the round-ups have been peaceful.” Can this be real? Round-ups should not have been necessary in the first place because these people should not have gotten to our shores. And they should not have gotten to our shores if your UK government was living up to its serious responsibility of protecting our borders as per our constitution, and in a manner similar to the astuteness with which your government protects its UK borders from the Middle East refugee influx, and the Falkland Island borders from influx by its neighbouring Argentina. Here Mrs Cartwright Robinson should be up in arms hauling your governor up to an emergency parliament meeting in Grand Turk to address this crisis. But instead she is not. It seems more of a priority for her to be

PART TWO selling this so-called ‘Change’ document that supposedly highlights the accomplishments of her Government. Simple translation: Already in election campaign mode! Less than two months ago leader Cartwright Robinson was in London attempting to meet with your government to make constitutional amendments to TCI constitution. You closed the castle gates on her and refused her discussion on this poorly thought out misadventure. Strangely, there was nothing on that agenda about illegal migration. This is unconscionable, especially since this illegal migration is unceasing, has reached mass migration proportions, and is the greatest threat to both the short and long term progress, development and advancement of the TCI and its peoples. The fact that this seems of little consequence to leader Cartwright Robinson says everything there is to say about her leadership and thought process for what is best for the TCI

and its citizens. However, leader Cartwright Robinson’s seeming lack of vigour and concern for pressing matters that affect the people of the TCI does NOT excuse your government from its international responsibilities as the administrative power in the TCI (though such an arrangement is so backward, outdated, and has no place in this, or any other century). Should your designated governor and head of Cabinet in the TCI Government have not extricated himself from his gubernatorial inaction in Provo by now, and called a high-level emergency meeting to deal with this crisis? Should he not have called on your offices and your, and his, parliament for resources to help him tackle and neutralise this problem? How is it that your agency is requesting that I write not to you, but to your highly capable governor about this problem, when he is there as the problem worsens daily? I would have to be a fool to fall for this ‘stall, and hold at arms-length’ ploy as the TCI disintegrates under your ‘oversight’. My question then in closing is:

What is it your governor, the Crown that sent him, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) that oversees him, and you the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) that oversees the FCO, are prepared to do to end this illegal migration crisis that is day by day derailing the TCI from its path of progress and development? This question should be quite pertinent to the British parliament and all agencies concerned, and very much in order as, when I review the docket of current and ongoing FAC inquiries, I see nothing of the unceasing ‘mass migration’ crisis in the TCI. Absolutely nothing! Yours truly, Ben Roberts, Turks and Caicos Forum

Is progress boring? COMMENTARY

CITIZENS in this modern world look to the government to provide needs. As governments work to provide these needs, progress is slow. Further, we cannot hang the name ‘progressive’ on a party and expect that group to progress forward faster because of a name or promises. History has shown that any new venture must be carefully planned and worked out. How will a new government programme be financed without overtaxing the everyday citizen? This takes time and careful quiet work and thought. Not borrowing or spending money we do not have. Real progress then becomes boring! Real progress in the TCI happened under the Government led by Derick Taylor. Between 1995 to 2003 Taylor and his ministers worked quietly

BY DAVID TAPFER

David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 27 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

forward. They followed the existing rules and investors had confidence. Numerous new resorts and condos brought us today’s income from visitors. This was happening right under our noses. However, the Progressive National Party (PNP) said they could do it faster. Enough voters believed this despite the history of the progressives of illegal enrichment. It took 13 years to again prove they had not changed. What they

called ‘progress’ became riches for only them. The democracies of the world have become very partisan. People especially voters have higher and higher expectations from their government. Why do we have a government? The government is in place to provide certain basic needs citizens cannot provide by themselves. For centuries, this was simply defence! Defence of our borders. Later along came internal laws

and justice. Justice to prevent a citizen from taking unfair advantage of other citizens. The government designed laws to prevent this. How then did we end up with the members of government - from police to civil servants, ministers and premiers - who have taken advantage of their positions and in some cases become rich? This is counter to the very purpose of the government. In the last century needed was good roads and airports. Public funded education. Then along came pension plans. Workers needed income after they worked and paid into the plan, were aged or disabled and could no longer work. The latest government responsibility became public healthcare. A new tax with medical care farmed out. Our international airports served our tourist industry. Our TCI National Trust was charged with keeping us beautiful by nature and

interesting by history. Have the progressives kept these promises? The airports promised with jet ways and modern luggage handling never arrived. The TCI National Trust was never given the funds they were promised. Back in his day chief Taylor failed to communicate his plans and achievements keeping them under his hat in Grand Turk. Example: The North/Middle causeway grant was awarded to the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) in May 2003 but not reported. Under progressives it was sat on until 2007 then built with half the granted funds. Repairs later equalled cost. Not exciting. Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson’s administration while doing the boring work is communicating. That is real change and real progress!

February 23 - March 1, 2019

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TCI Bank liquidation costs hit $13m Dear Editor, In December 2005, TCI Bank opened its doors in the Turks and Caicos Islands eventually serving three islands, Providenciales, North Caicos and Grand Turk. In April 2010, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) made an application to the court to liquidate the bank and appointed two individuals who did not reside in the TCI as the provisional liquidators and eventually one of them was removed. The first report of the liquidator stated that there were several individuals and entities that submitted proposals to buy and rescue the bank but they did not materialise. In light of the liquidation, we need to ask ourselves some questions. Did the relevant authorities try hard enough to seek a buyer? Was it premature to liquidate the bank robbing 4,000 customers of their opportunity to access their funds? Couldn’t they have appointed an administrator to oversee the operations until the sale from the serious buyers materialised? Why did none of the proposals materialise? Did they not have any confidence in the potential buyers to turn around the bank?

Is it because the relevant statutory body does not report to an elected government and therefore it is not held accountable? Why didn’t the TCIG try to bail out the bank until buyers were found? Is it because the interim administration was running the country and they believe we were all corrupt and therefore had no compassion for the residents of the TCI? Or is it because the NIB had already invested millions as a shareholder and the interim Government didn’t want to take additional risks? Was the liquidation an opportunity to give a someone or a company additional revenue for their business? If that is the case, then why couldn’t a local resident be the liquidator? (When I say local it can be an indigenous or an expat as long as they reside legally in the TCI). Unfortunately, we may never know the answers and of course, TCI Bank is the past and so you may wonder why bring up the past. The writer brought these questions up because he does not want history to be repeated with any of our existing or future institutions. We have been quiet for too long and we need to start speaking out against some of these decisions

that are being made and hence the purpose of this article. It should be noted that in a corporate liquidation if there are any assets to be distributed, the secured creditors and secured bondholders are paid first. Based on the liquidator’s report taken from their website, $8,723,404.27 was paid to a secured creditor St Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank (note, the claim was $9,492,803). Antigua Overseas Bank is another secured creditor which is expected to

receive payment as well. However, the amount of that claim was unknown at that time of this article. There were two dividend pay outs to customers totalling 40 percent which amounted to $27,841,079. This excludes the payment to St Kitts Bank as mentioned above. I know that it is very challenging collecting debts from individuals even when one gets a court ruling and I know priority must be giving to secured creditors. However, in almost nine years and there is over $8,142,343 in cash. The former customers deserve a third pay out. Therefore, I challenge the FSC to change the liquidator and get someone that resides in the TCI and hopefully this new person can expedite the process. If nothing is done, the cost of this operation will continue to escalate. From April 2010 to June 2018, $13, 275,456 was disbursed in expenses covering liquidators’ fees, legal fees, salaries, rent and utilities for office and liquidator, principal repayment, security, communication expenses, storage, vehicle costs, equipment rental, maintenance, cleaning services and bank charges. Of this, $5,994,716 was disbursed

as liquidators’ fees and other costs. Something is wrong with this picture. The FSC is a regulatory body and needs to step up its game on the supervision of the TCI Bank liquidator. TCI Bank in liquidation needs to be more transparent. Yes, there is a website that provides liquidators’ report on a biannual basis. However, I am not sure how many people are aware of this website and how many people even read the report. We need to hear more from the FSC and TCI Bank in liquidation. Because of all this fiasco, it is imperative that the Government and the FSC implement a depositors’ insurance scheme. I spoke to someone about this recently and he told me that the banks do not have appetite for a depositors’ insurance scheme. It should not be up to the bank. It should be up to the Government to ensure the residents are protected in the event of another failure. People need hope and people need answers. It is time for a serious review of the operations of TCI Bank in liquidation. Drexwell Seymour, Providenciales

Sustain a strong relationship with Beaches Dear Editor, Beaches Turks and Caicos has always been a key part of the community in Provo, and therefore I always find it strange the ‘fear’ and concern some people have for the resort. I have known Beaches most of my adult life and if we are to be fair, the company has contributed significantly to the economy of the TCI over the past 20 years. Not just to the economy, but they have involved themselves in many other areas of community life, and have even done work to help my son’s school. I don’t have to repeat the significance of what the company brings in terms of employment and in terms of value added to our taxi drivers and local businesses. In fact, most of the visitors who come here, either commercially or via private aircraft are most likely headed to Beaches. That’s a good thing. Let’s look for an example at how Barbados, and earlier the government of Trinidad and Tobago, has been trying to get Sandals Resorts to build a Beaches in those islands. That is because Beaches is a unique product, made more valuable because it is a family product and we

I daresay have the best one. So, if we have the best of the lot, I don’t understand why some people always try to find negative things to say about the company, and the fact is, much of it is undeserved. For instance, I saw a headline in another publication which read, ‘Beaches demands millions in overpaid taxes’. That is not only sensational, it is untrue, because I read the full text of the Beaches statement and nowhere in it did it hint that there was a demand. This is what I am referring to. I thought that Mr Oswald Skippings did an excellent job recently in analysing the situation. There is much going on behind the scenes that hints of a problem which goes beyond this matter - as significant as it is - but speaks to a deeper issue of the governance structure of the islands and how decisions are made. The House is full of people with finance backgrounds. One of them, Washington Misick, the same gentleman who confirmed that the Government would honour the agreement it had entered into with the company. None have denied that this was

true. Which makes you wonder where was the genesis of this assessment now before us. Who took such a decision? Where was the consultation with the elected Government, and furthermore, where was the consultation with the investor? The news of Beaches closing is no good for anyone. However, let us be clear, the company’s reaction is a direct result of an action by the Revenue Department, and one that, from all we have seen so far, appears a bit questionable. Again, to go back to Mr Skippings, it reeks of the situation with the Conch Farm, and this is not a reputation the TCI wants to develop. Most importantly however, this is not a situation that cannot be resolved. It’s easy to say Beaches acted hastily with the announcement, but if what we are hearing is true about interest applied monthly and compounded, then that is utter folly and indeed puts the company at risk since this will have to be registered on its books. Let’s not forget, the company has also initiated legal action. I fully support the premier’s

approach, because this is not simply a matter of taxes being owed; it’s a matter of whether the Government has breached its sacred agreement with an investor, and not just any investor, but the anchor resort of the Islands. I also don’t buy into this theory of Beaches becoming so big it’s not good for the Islands. How is a company that has invested millions to expand over the years no good for us? How is a company with the huge

marketing footprint of Beaches not good for us? How is a company that attracts more and more airlift and brings more and more visitors as it grows not good for us? We already have the investor, let’s make sure we have a strong relationship rather than acting like the dog and the bone, and in the end, lose it all. Frank Solomon, Providenciales

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Gov’t to make announcement on Beaches taxation issue on March 4 BY DELANA ISLES PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has promised to make an official announcement regarding the Beaches Turks and Caicos Islands taxation issue on March 4. During a Q&A segment of a media briefing this past Tuesday (February 19), the premier would not say much on the issue, except to promise openness on the matter in the next several days when the House of Assembly sits again. She did state that the matter has been passed through Cabinet, and that on Monday she laid three bills on the table of the Assembly that relate to some of the issues that the Government has ongoing with Beaches. These bills are - Amendment to the Hotel Restaurant Taxation Ordinance, the Validation Bill and the Amnesty Bill. “I would prefer on the March 4 at the next House meeting to make a full statement on the Beaches issue as we address those three bills. “It is something that the Government has taken seriously. Regrettably it has taken the length of time that it has. “As we put the facts on the table of the House on March 4 we will see that it is an ongoing matter - two years this month where it has its genesis. “I maintain that it started in an

audit in February 2017, and I can only speak to when we [the PDM] would have come to office and when I would have been informed as the minister of finance.” The premier said that she does not want to get into a debate outside of parliament on the issue, but promises to be “frank, open and very transparent” in what transpired to bring the matter to its current place. Late in January, Beaches Resort and Spa announced that it will be closing the huge family resort in TCI through a phased system beginning this year and permanently in 2021. In a statement issued on January 29, parent company Sandals Resorts International said that the company is owed “many millions of dollars” by the TCI Government. “In 2017, the Tax Department, in disregard of the prevailing legally binding agreements in writing, unilaterally and unlawfully imposed additional taxes and penalties at a preposterously crippling rate of 10 percent per month, compounded, which translates to more than 213 percent per annum.” “Let us be clear - the company invested in the TCI on the strength and assurance given by the Government in legally binding agreements.” The statement said that the Government has acknowledged

Beaches Turks and Caicos Islands, Providenciales

the “injustice” and has undertaken to remedy the “egregious wrong” but, in spite of assurances has been unable to do so for over two years. “While not a comfortable position, Beaches TCI was forced to take legal action against the TCI Government for breaches of the

binding agreements,” the company also stated. Beaches Turks and Caicos is frequently touted as the flagship of the Beaches Sandals properties around the Caribbean, and employs several thousand people many of whom will potentially be out of jobs

should they close permanently in 2021. Contacted for comment on the progress of talks last week, the company told the Weekly News that there are “ongoing discussions and at this stage we cannot comment on specific details”.

Fiscal strategy document approved ... CONTINUED FROM 

increased significantly in 2018, and according to Premier Cartwright Robinson even further growth prospects are being forecasted for 2019. She stated that this activity will be propelled by foreign direct investments and large scale tourism related and other projects. The premier has also committed the Government to continuing to restrain growth in recurrent expenditure/fixed cost while expanding capital expenditure. In the upcoming 2019-2020 Budget, receipts are forecasted at $301 million and Government expenditure before capital at $254.2 million. “So we are looking for a budget of $301 million, the largest budget yet again.” She added that the Government has also committed a further $39 million of new funding for the capital investment plan to continue to focus on the Islands’ recovery and resilience. This sum will be combined with the $36.7 million of already funded projects in the 2018-2019 Budget - and which are in progress - to form the Capital Investment

Programme for the new financial year. The operating surplus for 2019-2020 is anticipated to be $7.9 million. The premier noted that this will allow the Government to meet its debt obligations. The FSPS forecasts operating surpluses of $31.3 million, $33.8 million and $39.5 million in years 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively. CIVIL SERVICE UPGRADES In the upcoming budget, Cartwright Robinson said it is the intention of the Government to establish a Department of Trade and Department of Housing, subject to the approval of Cabinet. She said that spending allocations have already been prioritised for these new departments. “We intend to improve the working environment of public servants. “In addition, allocations have been prioritised for climate change, coastal and reef management and protection, labour protection, children with special needs and child care and youth development.” Healthcare is another area which will

be boosted, this time with a $33 million transfer from the consolidated fund to support the healthcare needs of the territory. The premier further advised that there will be 23 newly created positions in the civil service, more tertiary education scholarships to students and civil servants, the updating of curriculum to offer more adult education opportunities based on the findings of the skills audit. This, the premier said, is in an effort to increase skills and address skills shortage. The Cartwright Robinson Government also intends to issue more grants to micro, small and medium sized enterprises so as to encourage and support innovation of small business across the territory. Ranking among the Government’s strategic focus in the FSPS are two initiatives aimed at improving the working environment of the civil service. “We are pleased that the UK has approved through our FSPS the reintroduction of the performance based increments. “Despite the views of political pundits opposite, we stand with the civil service who

appreciate this return. It is an investment in our public service, we committed to do it, and we are pleased to have delivered. “Likewise we have committed in this upcoming budget a significant sum to relocate offices while critical Government departments are being repaired,” the premier said. Other commitments have been made to the future generations of the TCI. An initial transfer of $8 million was made into the National Wealth Fund in the third quarter of 2018-2019, and according to the premier, they have forecasted that a further $15 million will be transferred to the fund after the close of the 2019-2020 financial year. Additionally, a new debt of $0.673 million is being forecasted for the 2019-2020 financial year. This relates to the solid waste project with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Meanwhile, all debts sustainability ratios agreed between the Governments of the TCI and the UK will remain in compliance throughout 2019-2020 and the immediate forward years.

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TCI not blacklisted globally, premier clarifies BY OLIVIA ROSE PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has stated that the Dutch blacklisting of the Turks and Caicos Islands was an independent decision. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday (February 19) at her office in Providenciales, Cartwright Robinson said the status received earlier this year is not a global standard. In January, the Dutch government added the Turks and Caicos Islands and 15 other countries to a tax haven blacklist. A press release from the government of the Netherlands stated that several jurisdictions including the TCI have no corporation tax or a corporation tax rate of less than nine percent. According to the Dutch, the list will be used in relation to three measures to combat tax avoidance. Cartwright Robinson said the blacklisting by the Dutch has caused “concern”. “The headlines a few weeks ago stated we were blacklisted by the Dutch. I wish to explain as it has caused some concern. “That is that of one single country that looked at our country’s low tax base and made their decision unilaterally. “This is not a global system or

standard, this is a simply a single country’s government that decided, as I said unilaterally, that it will blacklist countries in an attempt to dissuade its people from investing here.” She further explained that there is no substantial Dutch investment in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The leader reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to satisfying international transparency on financial and tax requirements. She said: “Our country’s focus remains on complying with global standards and we will continue to comply with all global standards sometimes at great cost to our resources but we realise and recognise the important need to avoid reputational damage. “Yesterday’s core amendment in the House of Assembly was as a result of ongoing dialogue with the code of conduct group who felt that section eight in the original ordinance passed in December relating to outsourcing needed to strengthened. “I wish to thank the Exchange of Information Unit and the Ministry of Finance, the AG’s Chambers, the Financial Services Commission, the private sector who continue to work along with us in ensuring we

continue to comply within our tight deadlines. “The bill passed yesterday was given effect retroactively to January 1 and we will now reach out to the EU again to ensure that we are fully compliant to avoid being blacklisted. “Since coming to office we have dodged several blacklistings and we have no reason to believe that we will not do so following this dialogue again.” Last year, the territory narrowly avoided being placed on the European Union’s tax haven blacklist. Although the territory was on the anti-corruption watchdog’s grey list in 2017, prudent financial measures including tax transparency and compliance prevented international sanctions. The EU’s grey list consists of jurisdictions from all over the world which do not respect EU antitax avoidance standards but have committed to altering their practices. Those countries on the grey list are usually moved to the black list if they do not honour their commitments. The blacklisted jurisdictions face reputational damage and stricter controls on their financial transactions with the EU. Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson in June 2018, credited

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

the territory’s tax transparency, fair taxation and anti-base erosion, and profit shifting measures for preventing the blacklisting. She said that although the TCI is a small developing territory with its

many challenges, it has to meet all the international transparency and compliance standards in the area of international taxation and reporting in the same manner applicable to developed jurisdictions.

TCI’s environment brings in $100m annually THE TCI’s first Natural Capital Account (NCA), which measures the monetary benefit the environment provides to the territory, was recently formed. The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) in partnership with the UK’s Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) recently completed the first account. The initial account presents preliminary results and lays the foundation for improved management of TCI’s environment. The Government in a press release issued on Thursday (February 21), said the study found that the environment brings in more than $100 million annually through tourism, fishing, agriculture and recreational benefits to residents. Speaking on the importance of transparency and accountability, Tourism and Environment Minister Hon. Ralph Higgs said: “We are pleased to receive the support and assistance of the JNCC for the development of the country’s first National Capital Account. “Natural capital underpins the socioeconomic development of countries and is critical in maintaining resilience to natural and

human elements. “This document will aid and provide insight to ensure strategic decisions are made in the best interest of our people and country towards the protection and sustainability of our environment.” Director of Strategic Policy and Planning, Kathleen Forbes said the environment is pivotal in providing the TCI with much of its national wealth and wellbeing. “It is therefore fundamental that it is considered equally with the nation’s other assets in policy and planning,” she said. “NCA provides a useful and practical holistic tool we can use to help bring environmental data into national accounts to better invest for the future.” A workshop was held on February 20 and 21 to build capacity for the Government to further develop and use NCA to inform policy and planning. NCA is a way of managing the environment, by combining ecological and economic data to better understand the value that the environment provides. This is done through the production of structured accounts

The TCI’s natural environment

which can be used to inform policy and planning decisions. NCA is a leading-edge approach to monitoring the benefits of a nation’s environmental assets, in parallel to other national accounts, such as GDP (which measure the

value of a nation’s economy). Better environmental management, informed by these accounts, can create benefits such as improved coastal protection, greater tourism potential, plentiful fish populations, a reduction in erosion,

sustainable material production, and better air and water quality. This will improve both the sustainability of a nations’ environment and the prosperity of its people, the release said. (By Olivia Rose)

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMME OFFERING FOR 2019/2020

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into the following programmes at the TCICC for the semester commencing Monday, September 2, 2019. BACHELOR’S DEGREES

1. Four/Two Year Bachelor’s Degree in: o Social Work (Grand Turk Campus) 2. Four/Two Year Bachelor’s Degree in: Business Administration (Both Campuses) with concentration in: • Accounting • Finance & Management • Human Resource Management • Marketing 3. Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree in: • Information Technology (Both Campuses) • Management Information Systems (Both Campuses) 4. Four/Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree in: • Early Childhood Education (Both Campuses) • Primary Education (Both Campuses) 5. Four/Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree in: • Hospitality Management (Provo Campus) • Tourism Management and Entertainment (Provo Campus)

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Two-Year Associate Degree in: • Architectural Design and Building Technology (Both Campuses) • Automotive Engineering Technology (Grand Turk Campus) • Business Studies (Both Campuses) • Computer Electronics Engineering Technology (Grand Turk) • Computer Studies (Both Campuses) • Criminal Justice (Both Campuses)

• Culinary Arts (Provo Campus) • Early Childhood Education (Both Campuses) • Electrical Engineering Technology (Grand Turk Campus) • Environmental Science (Grand Turk Campus) • Sciences with concentration in (Grand Turk Campus): • Mathematics, • Biology, • Chemistry, • Physics, • Information Technology • General Studies (Humanities) with concentration in any three of the following (Grand Turk Campus): • Economics, • Politics, • Law, • Sociology • Hospitality Management (Provo Campus) • Marine Biology (Grand Turk Campus) • Primary Education (Both Campuses) • Registered Nursing (Grand Turk Campus) • Secondary Education: • Computer/Business • English/Social Studies • Math/Business • Math/Computers • Math/Science (Grand Turk Campus only) • Music/English/Math/Social Studies (Both Campuses) • Social Work (Both Campuses) • Tourism Management (Both Campuses)

CERTIFICATE COURSES One-Year Certificate Program in:

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

• Business Studies (Both Campuses) • Construction, Carpentry and Joinery (Grand Turk Campus) • Hospitality Studies (Provo Campus) • Computer Applications (Both Campuses)

SHORT TECHNICAL/ VOCATIONAL PROGRAM

Duration: 6 Weeks Accounting Information System, Business Communication (Theory & Practice) Cake Decorating Conversational Spanish Customer Service, Dining Room Management English as a Second Language Introduction to Building Services, Introduction to Estimation and Costing Mixology PRC Courses (TCI Studies and English) Restaurant Operation Team Building Duration: 60 contact hours AutoCAD, Automotive Maintenance, Surveying Students may also access one semester courses of their choice from any Associate Degree programme and obtain credits. NOTE: Classes can ONLY proceed with a COHORT of a minimum of 5 Students.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for the Associate Degree must satisfy the following minimum

GRAND TURK

Telephone: (649) 946-1163 Fax: (649) 946-1661 Email: tcicomc@tciway.tc

requirements: Five GCE or CXC subjects including English A and Mathematics at the General Proficiency Level with Grads I, II, and III or GCE Grades A, B, C. Students without CXC/GCE Mathematics and English must complete the College Foundation Math: MTH1110 and MTH1120, and ENG1111 and ENG1122 (at additional cost) For the Certificate Programmes, the minimum of three GCE or CXC subjects, one of which must be English at General Proficiency level 1, 11, & 111 or GCE Grades A, B, C. Students applying through the Mature Student Entry policy should be twenty-one (21) years or older with relevant experience in specific areas of interest. Note that students may be required to complete a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) portfolio. For the Bachelor’s' Degree, the minimum of an Associate Degree from the TCI Community College or another recognized institution. The deadline for applications is June 7th 2019. Any application received after this date would be deemed as LATE. Applications should be fully completed and then submitted to the Registrar, TCI Community College, P O Box 236, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands or to TCI Community College, Providenciales Campus for the attention of the Registrar. An application fee of $25.00 should accompany the application form. Late application fee is $50.00

PROVIDENCIALES

Telephone: (649) 941-3210 Fax: (649) 941-8380 Email: pvtci@tciway.tc

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PROGRAMS AND FEE STRUCTURE

COST OF PROGRAMMES/COURSES OFFERED BY THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EFFECTIVE 27TH AUGUST 2018

A.SHORT COURSES

Bachelors

Students may audit the courses and not participate in the examination. Students should indicate at the commencement of the course whether or not the course is being audited. No credit will be given for those courses which are audited.

C. FULL PROGRAMMES (TWO SEMESTERS) SEPT – DEC; JAN- MAY;

Courses are for fifteen days for two hours per day (except for AutoCAD, Automotive Maintenance & Surveying). Credits earned could be transferred into the College programmes.

B. ONE SEMESTER COURSES

Courses run from September – December, January – May; concentrated summer semester May – early July.

C. FULL TIME PROGRAMMES

Two years, two semesters per year for the majority of the programmes. Some programmes are for five semesters with compulsory summer courses during the first year. Additionally, students may access summer courses from May – early July.

TUITION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS A. SHORT COURSES

Courses which require the use of laboratory facilities $400 per course Courses which do not require the use of laboratory facilities $300 per course Cake Decorating $500, Mixology $450 (these include cake tools, alcohol, etc. needed)

B. ONE SEMESTER COURSES

Pre-College $500 (or $150 per course) Computer modules $250 per course Associate Degree $360 per course

Student category

TCI Nationals/PRC Holders Non- Nationals/ Resident Overseas Students

$675 per course (TCI National/PRC Holders) $840 per course (Resident/Non Nationals) $1335 per course (Overseas Students)

Courses

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree

Annual Fees

$1,000 $2,000 $4,000 $1,500 $2,500 $5,000 $3,000 $5,000 $8,000

Semester Fees $500 $1,000 $2,000 $750 $1,250 $2,500 $1,500 $2,500 $4,000

D. OTHER PROGRAMMES

OTHER FEES Application Fees Late application Registration Fees Late registration Transcripts Facility fee Transportation Fee Graduation Processing Fee

$25.00 $50.00 $25.00 $50.00 $30.00 for initial transcript and 50% discount for others when applying for multiple transcripts. $40 (ALL STUDENTS PAY THIS ANNUAL FEE) $50.00 per month (Grand Turk) $50.00 (prospective graduates ONLY)

NB: ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Fees are subject to change. 15410

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Premier’s helicopter charter was in ‘good faith’ PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson’s use of a helicopter following the 2017 hurricane Irma was “entirely intelligible and reasonable”. According to a recent ruling from the TCI Integrity Commission, she acted irregularly in procuring charter services but did so in good faith, in a situation of great emergency. On Thursday (February 21) commission director Greg Christie issued a statement on the investigation into the matter. It came after several reports were made to the commission about the premier’s charter of a helicopter to visit storm devastated outlying islands. The fee was charged to the TCI Government. “The purpose of the charter was to enable the Hon. premier to reach out to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, to assess the damage that had been caused by the storms, and to provide strategic assistance,” Christie said. The information in the possession of the commission indicated that the premier, in the charter of the aircraft from a private company, had not strictly acknowledged bureaucratic protocols, or complied with relevant procurement procedures.

The charter subsequently resulted in a substantial bill being invoiced to the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. An assessment and examination of the referenced correspondence, information and reports, regarding the procurement of the helicopter, was carried out by the investigative arm of the commission. The findings were subsequently reported to the commission’s commissioners who, after deliberating on the matter, made a ruling. “The commission reviewed a large bundle of documents pertaining to the use of a helicopter on or about September 10, 2017, including a statement attributed to the Hon. premier purporting to be a public broadcast by her, and published in the TCI Weekly Newspaper, dated September 3, 2018,” the ruling said. “The commission noted that the premier has acknowledged that, in retaining the services of the helicopter, she had not acted in strict compliance with the usual financial and procurement procedures. “The commission’s examination revealed that the proprietor of the helicopter was contracted for use, at a time of extreme emergency,

immediately following the aftermath of hurricane Irma in September 2017. “The commission also noted that it became necessary for the governor to declare a State of Emergency.” The ruling went on to say that the commission noted that the premier was accompanied by Governor John Freeman and had hired the helicopter for the specific and humanitarian purpose of seeking to make contact with the residents of South Caicos, Grand Turk and Salt Cay, with whom there had been no communication following the hurricane. “In the circumstances, the commission is of the opinion that even though the premier may have acted irregularly in procuring the helicopter services, the reason for her action was entirely intelligible and reasonable, and the commission has no doubt that the premier acted in good faith, in a situation of great emergency.” In keeping with the directives of the commissioners, formal notices of the ruling have been conveyed to the governor, premier, Deputy Governor Anya Swann-Williams and Attorney General Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles.

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Dominican man found dead in apartment POLICE are awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of Enriquillo Nunez Henriquez’s death. The man, who is a native of the Dominican Republic, was discovered dead in the John Robinson apartment building located in Five Cays. The discovery was made by neighbours on Monday evening

(February 18). Reports are that neighbours were alerted by a foul smell emanating from the 46-yearold man’s apartment and called 911. Henrique is said to have been a mechanic and had not been seen for about two days. Investigations into the man’s death are ongoing.

Deceased: Denzel Smith

Family and friends mourn passing of Denzel Smith North and Middle Caicos professionals benefited from a two day training workshop in emergency operations centre management

Intensive training for emergency personnel concludes THE DEPARTMENT of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) has just concluded 11 days of intensive training for emergency personnel across the territory. Training commenced on February 11, finished on February 21, and targeted those who are responsible for response and recovery efforts during and following hurricanes and other natural disasters. Participants took part in workshops in Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos. Emergency operation centres are the command centres, where island and/ or national response and early recovery efforts are coordinated in support of the

incident operational tasks. Taking into consideration the multi-island context of the TCI, the specialised training sought to improve the capacity of the National Disaster Response System by promoting a uniformed, multiagency approach during emergency or disaster events. Participants learnt essential functions including communication links, activation and demobilisation, staffing issues and managing operational information, the DDME said. “The EOC training embodies the continuation of the strong cooperation developed between DDME and key agencies at the

national level, as well as the already established Regional Response Mechanism by CDEMA for the Caribbean region.” The facilitator of the training workshops was Brigadier General (Retired) Earl Arthurs, MVO MBE JP, who is currently the emergency management specialist at Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). “The DDME remains committed to building resilience through collective efforts to identify needs and resources, and to coordinate before a disaster occurs, a community can significantly improve its resilience to disaster,” the agency noted.

A HUSBAND, father and an exemplary employee, Denzel (De-Lano) Smith has passed on leaving his loved ones with heavy hearts and eyes filled with sadness. Condolences poured in on social media from relatives and friends of the deceased, who was well known around the territory. Reports are that Smith was involved in a motorbike accident some weeks ago and was undergoing treatment, but succumbed to his injuries last weekend. Smith is a former employee of FortisTCI, and on Monday (February 18) the utility company expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. FortisTCI president and CEO Eddinton Powell said: “This is harder than anything we have dealt with before as the FortisTCI family. “All of us are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of our

colleague Denzel. He was a wellregarded employee and a positive influence on the team. “His impact on our company will long be remembered and we all will surely miss him. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.” Smith joined FortisTCI in 2011 as supervisor of security services and according to the company he was instrumental in developing the FortisTCI security standards and implementation strategy across all FortisTCI office locations. In his role, he led a team of eight employees and was a regular contributor to the strategic plans of the company’s operations. “Our thoughts, prayers, and sincerest condolences go to Denzel’s wife Trina, his children, his parents, siblings, extended family, and friends during this sad and difficult time. “May his soul rest in peace,” the company expressed.

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Robert Gottsegen worked for the TCI Government for several years

Former Provo resident dies aged 85 ROBERT S ‘Bob’ Gottsegen, 85, of Meredith, New Hampshire, passed away in the early morning of February 16 at his residence. Bob was born on August 16, 1933, in New York City, NY, the son of Max and Cele (Krupp) Gottsegen. He graduated from New York University in 1955 and then went into active duty with the US Navy until 1958, achieving the rank of lieutenant senior grade and remained in the Navy Reserves until 1967. His private sector career was in the plastics industry based mainly in Leominster and Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He started in sales and operations at Gotham Industries and became president of various plastics companies thereafter including Crawford Plastics Corporation, Plascor division of Instrument Systems Corporation, Bee Plastics (subsequently acquired by Igloo Corporation), Bee Thermo Electric joint venture of Igloo Corporation, and Milnor Corporation where he remained president and CEO until his retirement in 1990. Plastics products that Bob proudly directly involved in manufacturing included Igloo thermos-electric insulated ice chests and Pro Brush toothbrushes. He was on the board of trustees at University of Massachusetts Amherst for several years. Bob enjoyed an active lifestyle including tennis, skiing, snorkeling, swimming, golfing, and travelling. He was also actively involved during his retirement with various organisations including being an advocate of the environment at the Bermuda

Biological Station and beginning in 2004, joined the Department of Environmental and Coastal Resources of the TCI. In 2006, he transferred to the Department of Environmental Health where he immersed himself in developing a recycling and litter reduction system for the TCI Government. During his career and retirement, Bob had resided in Leominster, MA, Bedford, New Hampshire, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda, Marco Island, Florida, Hatley, Quebec, Canada, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, and lastly Meredith, New Hampshire. Bob is survived by his wife, Claudette (Allard) Carluccio, formerly of Manchester, New Hampshire, and currently of Meredith, New Hampshire; his son, Michael Gottsegen of Manhattan, New York; his daughter, Lori Zinman Zuckerman and her husband Les Zuckerman of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; his stepchildren, Carlo Carluccio and his wife Bobbi of Bedford, New Hampshire; Dino Carluccio and his wife Lori of Springfield, Virginia; and Mario Carluccio of Leominster, Massachusetts; his grandchildren, Danielle Zinman, Andrew Zinman, and Nicolas, Jessica, Michael, Andy, John, and Jack Carluccio; and his first great grandchild, Cooper Carluccio. Per Bob’s request, services will be private. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Manchester, New Hampshire, is in charge of arrangements. To view Bob’s online tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net

Attorney General Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles is now a Queen’s Counsel

Attorney Jonathan Kattan has been appointed a Queen’s Counsel

Attorneys BraithwaiteKnowles and Katan are now Queen’s Counsel ATTORNEY General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles and attorney Jonathan Katan are the two newest Queen’s Counsel to be appointed in the jurisdiction of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The appointments were made upon the recommendation of Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale, and authorised by Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. In announcing the news on Monday (February 18), Governor John Freeman said the following: “It is with great pleasure that I am announcing the appointment of the Hon. Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles, the Attorney General of TCI, and of Mr Jonathan Katan, as Queen’s Counsel in this jurisdiction. “Their appointments are a tribute to their distinguished service as members of the TCI Bar and their well-deserved advancement will add further lustre to the legal community of these Islands. I offer them my sincere congratulations.” The new Queens Counsel will be formally admitted to the Inner Bar by the Chief Justice at a ceremony to be held sometime next month. Braithwaite-Knowles began working for the Government on August 4, 2000, in the post of Crown Counsel. She later on moved to Senior Crown Counsel in 2005-2006, commercial/civil department of the Chambers. On April 1, 2006, she became Principal Crown Counsel,

Commercial in the Attorney General’s Chambers, where she headed the commercial/civil division up until April 1, 2008, when she took up the post of Deputy Attorney General, becoming the first Islander to ever hold that post. In October 2013, BraithwaiteKnowles received an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) award from Her Majesty the Queen for her services to the development and reform of the public service of the TCI. On March 6, 2014, history was made again in the TCI when she was sworn in at the House of Assembly as the first local, youngest and first female attorney general. Katan, who is originally from England, was called to the Bar of

England and Wales in 1990. For the next 11 years he practiced from Barristers´ Chambers in Temple, London. Katan then moved to the TCI in late 2001 and was called to the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar in early 2002. He remains a door tenant at Goldsmith Chambers, Temple, London, and is a member of Gray’s Inn. Katan is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the International Compliance Association. He is also a former president of the Turks and Caicos Financial Industry Association and former vice president of the TCI Bar Council. He currently works at Miller Simons O’Sullivan.

Fire breaks out at Grand Turk bar and disco POLICE and fire officials in the capital are investigating the origins of an early morning fire at the Cactus Corral Bar and Disco. The fire was reported to the Grand Turk Police Station at 3.01am last week Friday, February 15. Emergency personnel

responded to the fire located off Waterloo Road, where they found a wooden structure engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported. The fire was later extinguished by the Airport Fire Service and investigations into its cause are continuing.

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Misick welcomes Connolly into the PNP fold BY DELANA ISLES LEADER of the Opposition, Charles Washington Misick has officially welcomed second all island member Josephine Connolly into the Progressive National Party (PNP). The welcome was communicated on Monday (February 18) during a sitting of the House of Assembly in Grand Turk and on behalf of the executive members of the party. “As the leader of the PNP and that of Her Majesty’s loyal Opposition it is my pleasure on the behalf of the PNP executive and members, many of whom voted for her in the 2016 general election, to welcome her. “The honourable member is an ambitious and hardworking servant of the people and is loved by many. “Her contribution to the debate of this House has been invaluable, and I have no doubt that having settled certain matters in her own mind she is at peace with her decision and is resolute in continuing her focus of empowerment of our people,” Misick said during his personal statement. He added: “George Bernard Shaw famously said that, ‘Progress is impossible without change, and

Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick

Josephine Connolly, PNP member

those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything’. “So, to those who would criticise her for changing her mind and crossing the floor, may I remind them that Reagan was also originally a Democrat and a New Deal supporter, to whom the following quote is accredited, ‘I didn’t leave the Democratic Party. The party left me.’” He noted that former US

was a member of the Liberal Party for 20 years before he became a Conservative. “Michael Foot was an Independent before he became a Labourite and ended up leading the party between 80-83. “Cecil Wallace-Whitfield left the PLP and started the Free National Movement. “Both Hubert Ingram and Perry Christie were independents before going on to lead the two major parties in the Bahamas. “Bustamante left the PNP to form the JLP; and Bruce Golding another former prime minister of Jamaica broke ranks with the JLP in 1997, only to return to the party in 2002,

presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton was a supporter of the Republican Party switching to Democrat in the late 1960s and Elizabeth Warren the current liberal icon started political life as a conservative - she switched to the Democratic Party in the mid1990s. He further elucidated his point, stating: “Britain’s wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill

TCI encouraged to develop cyber security strategy BY GERARD BEST, SIGHTLINE THE TURKS and Caicos Islands has been urged to strengthen its cyber security systems, in light of the country’s plans to invest more in the digital economy. The call came from Bevil Wooding, Caribbean outreach liaison for the American Registry for Internet Numbers. Wooding was the feature speaker at an event in Providenciales, hosted by the Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission, and attended by more than 50 representatives from the Government, private sector and the territory’s internet service providers. “Cybersecurity is a major challenge for computer network operators across the Caribbean,” Wooding said. His presentation underscored the susceptibility of Caribbean countries to cyber attacks. “The increasingly frequent headlines about data breaches, network attacks and computer viruses are not restricted to developed countries. “Wherever you have computers, businesses or individuals connected to the internet, there is a risk of attack.

“The Caribbean is not immune, in fact, the region is often considered a soft target by hackers.” Wooding explained that limited technical capacity, outdated legislation and the absence of compliance and disclosure polices left many organisations vulnerable to cyber attack. He advised government agencies, companies and internet users in the TCI to take steps to ensure their safety online. “The onus is on individuals, organisations and companies to educate themselves and take practical steps to secure their data, devices and networks. “A cyber breach is more than an inconvenience. It can bring down a company or destroy someone’s reputation,” he said. Kenva Williams, acting director general of the TCI Telecommunications Commission, said: “Developing Turks and Caicos cyber security capacity is a top priority as we develop the local digital economy. “Having speakers of Mr Wooding’s calibre address this important issue is one step in our efforts to foster greater national

awareness of this important issue.” Williams shared that the deeper partnerships being developed with internet organisations like the American Registry for Internet Numbers, the Internet Society and the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) will be important to future efforts to build local capacity. “The first TCI ICT Roadshow is just an introduction to cybersecurity, targeting members of the Government and business community,” Williams said. “Future events will also target consumers and students to ensure a national culture of cyber safety is well secured.” In 2018, ARIN established the ARIN Caribbean Forum in collaboration with CaribNOG, to support efforts to strengthen regional capacity to deal with a broad range of internet development issues including cyber security. Both non-profit organisations have agreed to collaborate with Turks and Caicos to continue education and outreach initiatives throughout 2019. This story was originally published on Gerard Best’s blog, SightLine.

and as its leader from 2005 to 2011.” Misick stated that when political parties no longer represent the ideals of its adherents, thoughtful politicians have changed parties. In that regard, he added, the honourable member is in good company and if history is any indication her future in politics is bright. The Greek Philosopher Socrates opined: “Let him that would move the world first move himself.” “So we in the opposition wish to congratulate the second all-island elected member for her courageous move in joining the PNP where creative friction is seen as an asset,” he concluded.

Website packed with useful customs info THE NEWLY updated website of the Customs Department is packed full of information to assist anyone with questions on imports. The site can be accessed at www.customs.gov.tc, a press release from the Customs Management Team said on Thursday (February 21). “The customs tariff which prescribes the duty rates of commodities is accessible from the site and is user friendly,” it said. “For example, if you would like to know the duty percentage assigned to a particular commodity, enter the name of the specific commodity, click search, and the assigned duty percentage will appear. “We also encourage you to use our duty calculator. It is located at the top right hand corner of the home page symbolised by the calculator icon.

“The calculator will assist you with assessing the amount of duty owed on your shipments.” You must select a commodity and enter the value and freight, and the duty and customs processing fee will be calculated. To the right of the home page there is other useful information such as the Customs Ordinance, information on prohibited and restricted imports, requirements under the mandatory cash declarations, basic information for the travelling public, and current updates. Additionally, visitors can view the full list of customs duty exemptions, which includes qualifying criterion. All questions, concerns and issues can be directed to customstci@gov.tc, “and we will endeavour to provide a comprehensive response with a 24-hour period”.

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Vancelee Forbes has become the territory’s first full-time nephrologist

Nearly 50 patients are required to visit the TCI’s outpatient haemodialysis centres

Native doctor becomes TCI’s first dedicated nephrologist GRAND Turk doctor Vancelee Forbes has become the territory’s first full-time nephrologist, InterHealth Canada announced on Monday (February 18). Dr Forbes specialises in renal and general internal medicine and has served across both medical disciplines at the healthcare facility since 2014. In recent years, she adopted a part-time nephrology consultant role, specialising in kidney health and kidney disease. The introduction of a dedicated nephrologist is a strategic initiative facilitated by InterHealth Canada in partnership with TCI Government, to strengthen the prevention and management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

“The number of patients diagnosed with the condition has increased over the years,” a statement from InterHealth Canada read. In order to further enhance the quality of care and mitigate these trends, the private health care management company submitted a multifaceted, evidence-based proposal to TCI Government requesting support to develop the renal service. A stakeholder meeting was held on Wednesday, February 13, with dialysis patients and other healthcare stakeholders. “The meeting was wellreceived and patients expressed optimism about the future strategic advancement of renal services and transplantation opportunities,” the statement said.

Dr Forbes outlined the process and challenges encountered with the current renal transplantation programme and potential solutions, which require a multi-sectoral approach. She also announced the development of a peritoneal dialysis programme, which is a home-based form of renal replacement treatment for interested and eligible patients. The treatment option will be covered under the National Health Insurance Plan. Nearly 50 patients are currently required to visit the TCI’s outpatient haemodialysis centres at TCI Hospital as frequent as three-times per week to undergo lifesaving treatment for kidney disease. The first haemodialysis unit

was opened in Grand Turk to accommodate six patients in 1995 followed by a second unit in Providenciales in 2006. InterHealth Canada assumed the management of the territory’s renal services in 2010 with two modern outpatient haemodialysis units across both islands. There were 25 patients undergoing dialysis treatment upon the commencement of services in 2010, and the number of patients has since doubled. Dr Forbes is the daughter of Mr Darius Forbes and retired chief nursing officer Pastor Mary Forbes who pioneered the development of the renal services within the Turks and Caicos Islands over two decades ago.

CKD is defined as abnormalities of kidney structure or function, present for more than three months with health implications. Over 90 percent of kidney failure in the Turks and Caicos Islands is caused by diabetes or hypertension. Most diabetes and hypertension can be prevented through healthy lifestyles. CKD is irreversible and tends to be progressive. The last stage of CKD is kidney failure. Once a person develops kidney failure, he/she will require renal replacement therapy in order to survive. Three renal replacement therapies are currently available. These are renal transplantation, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

TCI to exit OCTA in March BY OLIVIA ROSE THE TCI and other British overseas territories will simultaneously leave the European Union’s Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) this March. The move will occur in line with the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson’s revealed at a press conference on Tuesday (February 19). The premier informed the media that she will soon be attending the final European Union - Overseas Countries and Territories (EU-OCT) Forum for British overseas territories. She said: “Next week I will travel to French

Polynesia to attend the final EU-OCT forum for nine of us British overseas territories countries. “This will be the final forum for British overseas territories as we too will be exiting the OCTA where we have served as members and on two occasions as chairman from 2003,” she said. The purpose of the OCTA is to improve economic development in overseas countries and territories and cooperation with the European Union. Most of OCTA’s current members are British overseas territories. Their exit will prompt an array of operational and strategic constraints for the association. In preparation for the ministerial

conference in early 2019, the executive committee decided to commission a legal consultant to advise on the various options available for the continued partnership with the British overseas territories. OCTA has already informed member states that in early August it will publish its position on the new Overseas Association Decision - the legislative framework that outlines the OCTs’ relationship with the EU. A follow-up meeting between the three member states and OCTs is scheduled for mid-September. The United Kingdom has assured leaders of the UK overseas territories that all ongoing projects will continue to receive funding until

2020, one year after Brexit takes effect. This was announced at the recently concluded Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting in London. UK overseas territories benefit significantly from projects and initiatives funded under existing EU agreements, including funding for the education sector, infrastructure, marine biodiversity and security. On June 23, 2016, the people of Britain voted for a British exit, or Brexit, from the European Union in a historic referendum. The announcement prompted jubilant celebrations among Eurosceptics around Europe and sent shockwaves through the global economy.

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TEEN ISSUES 

TV One channel added to Flow line up

Dealing with stress “MONDAY, stress, Tuesday, stress, oh Wednesday, stress, Thursday, stress, Friday, stress, oh Saturday, stress, even Sunday my only rest day, stress.” – Phil Stubbs Without a shadow of a doubt, I know that we can all relate to these lyrics from the song ‘Stress’ by Bahamian music artist Phil Stubbs. According to the ballad, even the fish of the sea encounter stress. Stress is an inescapable part of everyday life. Stress levels don’t just begin to soar when adulthood starts, contrary to popular belief. Teenagers experience it, too. Teen stress can come from numerous sources including puberty, upcoming examinations (eg. CXCs and IGCSEs), peer pressure, expectations of family members, traumatic events, marital issues between parents, bullying and poor time management to name a few. Just like adults, teens should find methods to keep their stress levels in check. High stress levels have been proven to cause high blood pressure, anger issues, drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco use, antisocial behaviour, eating disorders, depression, restlessness and anxiety. There are several ways to keep your stress under control, so there’s no need to fret. Keep reading to find out what they are.

BY TATYANA PATRICK Tatyana Patrick is an aspiring author and recent high school graduate. She is currently employed as a legal secretary and intends to pursue a career in accounting. You may contact her at tatyana.thisbe@gmail.com if you would like her to provide advice on any topic related to teens.

EXERCISING THOSE MUSCLES Exercise isn’t just for your physical health, it helps to clear debris from your mind, too! You can play a sport, go jogging, go swimming or whatever else you enjoy doing to stay active. SOCIALISING WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Talk to those relatives and companions that have lightened your spirits in the past when you are feeling down. Pour your heart out to those who will give you a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear. They may even have a solution to the stressful situation in your life, but you’ll never know unless you speak up about what you’re going through. GETTING MORE SLEEP Your mind will never be at ease if you are surviving on less than eight hours of sleep. Put down the phone

and the remote control when you feel your eyes getting tired. FINDING A HOBBY Everyone has a talent or a keen interest in something. Turn yours into a pastime. A hobby will take your mind off whatever is troubling your mind and help you to become more skilled in a discipline that you appreciate. Unfortunately, stress cannot be eliminated - only managed. The good news, however, is that stress isn’t wholly harmful. Stress in moderate levels improves brain’s performance, boosts your immune system and builds your resilience for future stressful predicaments. Be sure to always make time for yourself regardless of what is happening in your life. Nothing is more important than the quality of your health. Chronic stress kills. It would be a shame to lose your life (especially since it has just begun) to it.

FLOW TV customers across the Caribbean are in for a treat as Cable and Wireless Communications, operator of the Flow brand in the Caribbean, announced the addition of a new channel to its line up. TV One is the cable home of the blockbuster drama Empire. “Best known for Unsung, its fivetime NAACP Image award-winning series, TV One is a trusted storyteller and voice of black culture,” a press release from Flow on February 15 said. The channel will be exclusive to Flow in the majority of its markets, and on a non-exclusive basis in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands. Johnny Miles, Manager, content distribution for TV One, said: “We are excited to deliver our awardwinning programming to the Caribbean audience via Flow TV. “TV One remains committed to represent the best in black culture and entertainment with a wide range of content for our audience. “Through our partnership with Flow, we anticipate expanding our carriage into multiple markets in the Caribbean.” With the addition of TV One to

its line up, Flow TV customers on its Flow EVO platform will have access to a robust slate of smart and entertaining original programming. Customers will enjoy signature series like Unsung and Unsung Hollywood, popular reality series like Rickey Smiley For Real, and highly-rated true crime series Fatal Attraction, For My Man and ATL Homicide. TV One serves more than 59 million households in the North America and is available On Demand. The network focuses on a broad range of real-life and entertainmentfocused original programming, classic series, movies and music geared to black audiences. Britta Reinhardt, chief commercial officer, consumer for Cable and Wireless Communications, said: “We are really excited about the addition of TV One to our channel line-up across our markets, reflecting our commitment to provide customers with the content they want. “This is an opportunity to celebrate black and urban culture which will resonate with our viewers across the many demographics of the Caribbean.”

Past NIB head hosts training in Anguilla THE FORMER director of TCI’s National Insurance Board (NIB) is heading social security compliance and collection training in Anguilla this week. The Anguilla Social Security Board invited Walter Gardiner to host a two-week training seminar for its Compliance and Inspectorate

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Department from February 18 to March 1. Gardiner is the senior officer with direct responsibility for the compliance operations of the TCI NIB, he explained in a press statement on February 12. He has previously served as a compliance facilitator and trainer for regional social security seminars held in St Kitts, St Vincent and Dominica. Gardiner said he was “looking forward with great anticipation to the training of the officers which will assist our sister social security organisation in increasing contribution revenue, reducing levels of delinquency and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of their compliance department.” Gardiner served as the TCI’s first Commissioner of Labour from 1985 to 1989, Deputy Director of the NIB from its inception in 1991 to 2015, and Director and CEO of the NIB from 2015 to 2017. He holds a Masters’ Degree in Business from Leicester University, United Kingdom.

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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall will take a 12-day trip to the Caribbean.

Prince Charles to visit Caribbean, including historic stop in Cuba PRINCE Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will next month become the firstmembers of the Royal Family to make an official trip to Cuba when they stop in the Spanish-speaking nation on a 12-day tour of the Caribbean. The couple will visit the communist nation at the request of the British government, “to highlight the growing bilateral relationship with the UK and showcase some of the cultural links between the two countries”, said a statement announcing the March 17-29 trip. Before heading to Cuba, they will visit St Lucia, Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Kitts and Nevis, and Grenada to celebrate the monarchy’s relationship with those former British territories, as well as make a stop in the British Overseas

Territory of the Cayman Islands. The tour will begin in St Lucia on March 17, where the Prince of Wales will be guest of honour at an event to mark the country’s 40th anniversary of Independence. On March 19, the heir to the British crown and his wife will undertake a number of engagements in Barbados. The next day they will visit St Vincent and the Grenadines, followed by St Kitts and Nevis on March 21, and Grenada on March 23. Their longest stay will be in Cuba. They arrive on March 24 and leave on March 27. “The Prince and The Duchess’ visit will highlight cultural and academic connections, links between the people of the UK and Cuba, and explore key themes, such as the arts, youth entrepreneurship,

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heritage restoration and sustainable agriculture,” the statement said. Cuba has been criticized by organisations such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International for its poor human rights record, lack of free speech and detaining activists. Explaining why they had agreed to the royal visit, a spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: “There was an invitation to the Prince of Wales when the [Cuban] president visited the UK back in November, and the British government requested that their royal highnesses accept the invitation. “This is part of our longstanding approach towards Cuba of engagement and open and frank dialogue over the issues that divide us like human rights, but also the engagement towards progress on the matters that bridge us together.”

Haiti PM says Americans are ‘terrorists’ targeting government HAITI’S leader has accused eight men, including five Americans, of being “terrorists” on a mission to destabilise his government. Prime Minister Jean-Henry Ceant told CNN that the eight, who were arrested on Sunday, are “mercenaries” seeking “to target the executive branch of the government.” He did not offer any further information to support this allegation. The claim comes as both Ceant and president Jovenel Moise face calls to resign by Haitians fed up with the country’s economic woes. The country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, has been rocked by two weeks of deadly protests, which began February 7. The detainees include five Americans, two other foreigners, and one Haitian, said Haiti’s Police Chief Michel-Ange Gédéon. They were detained after being stopped during a routine traffic check. Their cars had no license plates and they initially resisted offering

identification, according to Haitian authorities. The men were being held for alleged possession of illegal weapons and were expected to appear in court in Port-au-Prince this week, but according to other media outlets, they returned to the US on Wednesday night. Haitian police say their cache of weapons included six pistols, six automatic rifles, two drones, five ballistic vests, three satellite phones, a telescope and several license plates. Automatic weapons are not permitted in Haiti. “Today there is an investigation to determine how they came to the country, what is the mission they have and for whom they are working?” Gédéon told CNN. “If everything is normal, okay. If something is wrong we will find out.” Other media outlets say that at least four of the men were US veterans, including two Navy Seals. (Excerpts CNN)

Bahamas’ immigration minister says plans for migrant to be kept a secret for now IMMIGRATION Minister Brent Symonette was tightlipped this week over plans to address the anticipated wave of illegal migrants amid Haiti’s political unrest. Addressing concerns as to how the government intends to handle a potential increase in Haitian migrant numbers following its decision to halt deportations, Mr Symonette insisted there is a system “ready to go” if need be. Nonetheless, he said, the details of that system could not be made public as the Department of Immigration looks to guard against potential counter efforts. The Immigration department on Monday announced the apprehension of 21 Haitians and two Jamaicans through various operations last Friday, February 15. They are expected to be arraigned in Magistrate’s Court this week; however, it is not clear whether Haitian migrants will be detained at

the detention centre or the prison if convicted. There are four dorms at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre with a maximum capacity of 80 persons. The Tribune understands the number of migrants now at the facility exceeds 100 persons, however, this was not confirmed by Mr Symonette. Speaking to The Tribune yesterday, the St Anne’s MP said his ministry was prepared to handle all sides of the dilemma. “There is a plan,” he said. “For the sake of that plan, I don’t want to go public with it at this time, but I assure you there is a plan.” His comments came days after both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) pointed to the increase in violent protests across Port-auPrince as the main reason for the suspension of diplomatic services there.

]The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled all diplomatic personnel for consultations as it decides how and when to reconvene services. In accordance with this decision, the OPM subsequently announced the temporary suspension of all deportations to Haiti. It was also announced that the Government is preparing a temporary detention centre in Mathew Town, Inagua, which will be staffed with personnel from relevant ministries and government agencies, as a protective measure. Last Friday, an ongoing joint operation between law enforcement agencies and the Bahamas Immigration Department arrested 11 Haitians and one Jamaican at various locations throughout New Providence. Another Haitian man was arrested at the Lynden Pindling International Airport that same day, shortly after disembarking a Bahamasair inbound

Immigration Minister Brent Symonette. insisted there is a system “ready to go” if need be.

flight from Mathew Town, Inagua. In a separate incident, a Jamaican man was also arrested at the Lynden Pindling International Airport after having been found to have overstayed his time.

Meanwhile on Eleuthera, an island-wide apprehension exercise led to the arrest of nine Haitians, who have been taken to the Carmichael Road Detention Centre. (Tribune242)

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Minnis attacks EU action as ‘flawed’ after “high risk” brand

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said that data collected over the past two weeks indicate an increase in a particular type of influenza.

Jamaica on influenza Alert The Ministry of Health has placed Jamaica on influenza alert in light of the significant increase in the number of cases of fever and respiratory illnesses reported across the island. Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said that data collected over the past two weeks indicate an increase in a particular type of influenza. Parishes showing a growing trend include Kingston and St. Andrew, Trelawny, Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, and Portland. “The flu is to be taken seriously, as it can lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and cause diarrhoea and seizures in children. The flu can also worsen chronic medical conditions such as heart or lung disease,” he said. Dr Tufton said persons at greater risk of severe complications from the flu are infants and young children, adults 65 years and older, pregnant women and persons with chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems. With the activation of the alert status, the Ministry will enhance its public education campaign to reinforce good hand hygiene and emphasise respiratory etiquette;

activate the enhanced infection control programme in hospitals and health facilities to prevent, control and investigate communicable diseases; and increase the stock of medication in hospitals and health facilities to respond to the increase in the number of persons hospitalised. The Ministry will also expand the opening hours at health centres to provide access to at-risk populations, including the elderly and children under five years; and continue implementation of the overcrowding management plans for the major hospitals across the island. Dr Tufton informed that 21,900 doses of influenza vaccine were purchased by the Ministry through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Revolving Fund and distributed to parish health departments in late October 2018, and vaccination of target groups commenced in November 2018. These include health workers; children and elderly with chronic illnesses; pregnant women, especially those on the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH); persons institutionalized or in State care; and non-health frontline workers.

THE prime minister this week slammed the “flawed process” that resulted in the European Union (EU) branding The Bahamas as a “high risk” jurisdiction for financial crimes. Dr Hubert Minnis’ office, in a statement, argued that there were “several deficiencies” in the approach taken by the 28-nation bloc to including this nation on a list of 23 countries deemed to have major weaknesses in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing defences. In particular, it said the EU’s decision was based on outdated and inaccurate information, while adding that The Bahamas was never given an opportunity to respond to a process that appeared to violate the group’s own “methodology”. Backing last week’s response by Carl Bethel QC, the attorney general, the Prime Minster’s Office said the EU only informed The Bahamas that it might be included on the “high risk” list on January 21 - just 23 days before this was confirmed. Saying that it “regrets this decision”, the government statement said the EU used “old criteria” and failed to account for the Bahamas’ progress in addressing concerns identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global standard-setter in the fight against money laundering and terror financing (AML/CFT). The Bahamas is currently being monitored by the FATF as it addresses weaknesses in its antifinancial crime defences, and this process was cited as the key reason for the EU’s decision to include this nation on its “high risk” list. The Prime Minister’s Office, disclosing that the move was driven by the EU’s Justice and Consumers Unit, which deals with financial crime, said: “The Bahamas was

Dr Hubert Minnis is not happy with the results.

informed that the unit was advised that The Bahamas does not have any law that criminalises money laundering or terrorism financing. This is not accurate.” The same EU unit was also critical of The Bahamas’ failure “to prosecute all types of money laundering, but does not consider the increase in money laundering prosecutions and convictions”. Suggesting that the EU had failed to conduct an in-depth review of the impact of its actions, the Prime Minister’s Office added that The Bahamas was not given adequate warning of the EU’s intentions. “Listing The Bahamas together with wholly non-compliant, wartorn states is disproportionate and inflicts harm and punishment on The Bahamas without consideration for reforms and improvements in the AML/CFT framework,” Dr Minnis’s office said. “The Bahamas poses no threat to the EU financial system, and regrets this action by the EU, especially in light of it being based on outof-date information. The Bahamas

stands ready to meet its international obligations and has shown a willingness and ability to work constructively in this regard.” The Prime Minister’s office emphasised that The Bahamas’ inclusion was not a “blacklisting”, but it could result in increased scrutiny of financial transactions involving this nation if approved by EU members in 30 days’ time. It also pointed out that The Bahamas’ inclusion on the EU’s “high risk” list is separate and apart from the same bloc’s offensive against countries found “uncooperative” in the fight against tax evasion, for which this nation passed further legal reforms last week. Besides The Bahamas, the other countries on the EU list are Afghanistan; American Samoa; Botswana; Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea); Ethiopia; Ghana; Guam; Iran; Iraq; Libya; Nigeria; Pakistan; Panama; Puerto Rico; Samoa; Saudi Arabia; Sri Lanka; Syria; Trinidad and Tobago; Tunisia; the US Virgin Islands; Yemen.

CARICOM upset with OAS Secretary General over Dominica elections tweet A post on the Twitter account of Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro relating to upcoming elections in Dominica has left the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) upset with the OAS boss yet again. The 15-member regional grouping, which recently condemned Almagro for recognizing Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido who declared himself interim president, has now chastised him for what they said was his apparent support of a comment that the polls due in Dominica next year would not be free and fair.

In his tweet of February 7, Almagro stated that he had met with the island’s former ambassador to the OAS, Crispin Gregoire, who “expressed his concern that the upcoming elections in Dominica are not free and fair”. But in a statement issued today, CARICOM chairman Dr Timothy Harris – Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis – said Almagro “associating himself with a suggestion that Dominica will not conduct free and fair upcoming elections is the latest manifestation of his inappropriate behaviour”. “CARICOM remains deeply concerned by the actions and

statements of the Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States which are outside the bounds of his remit as the Head of an international organisation,” he said. “Further, it is disturbing that without first consulting with the Government of Dominica, which is a Member State of the organisation, he, as SecretaryGeneral, should be associating himself with such an inference. “The Community once again calls on the Secretary-General to refrain from actions and statements which are beyond the competence of the Office and affect the impartiality of the organisation which he has the privilege to lead,” the CARICOM

CARICOM chairman Dr Timothy Harris says OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro’s action is “the latest manifestation of his inappropriate behaviour”.

Chairman added. Dominica’s Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Francine Baron wrote to Almagro a day after

the offending tweet, demanding an apology and that he immediately take down the post which she said was “inaccurate, false and misleading”.

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Labour and Conservatives could see more MP exits LABOUR and the Conservatives could face more resignations, with members of the new Independent Group saying they expect more MPs to join them. Ex-Tory MP Heidi Allen told ITV’s Peston programme “a third” of Tory MPs were fed up with the party’s direction. Tory MP Justine Greening said she would quit her party if it allowed a no-deal Brexit, while Labour’s Ian Austin said he was considering his position. MPs from the new group say they stand for “the centre ground of politics”. The group was set up by eight defecting Labour MPs unhappy about their party’s handling of Brexit and anti-Semitism. They were later joined by three pro-Remain Tories - who accuse the Conservative leadership of allowing right-wing hardliners to shape the party’s approach to Brexit and other matters. Chancellor Philip Hammond said he was “saddened” by his former colleagues’ comments, but denied the “relatively small hardcore” namely the pro-Leave European Research Group - had taken over. He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The Conservative Party is, always has been and, in my view, must remain a very broad church. “I understand their concerns, but I hope over time they will feel able to rejoin the party and help maintain

Heidi Allen (centre) is hopeful more MPs will join the breakaway.

that.” A number of other MPs have expressed sympathy with the group’s grievances. Speaking to the Express and Star, Labour’s Mr Austin said he would think “long and hard” about his future in the party. And Conservative Ms Greening told the Today programme she would find it hard to stay in a party that “crashed us out of the EU”. He said he would not be able to stay in the Conservative Party if it “went completely off the rails” and backed leaving the EU without a negotiated agreement. Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected claims the party has abandoned the centre ground in its pursuit of a hard Brexit, pledging to continue to offer the “decent, moderate and patriotic politics

that I believe the people of the UK deserve”. And senior Conservatives have suggested the door is open for the three Tories who quit - Ms Soubry, Ms Allen and Dr Wollaston - to return one day. But Ms Soubry insisted there was no “going back” because the soul of the party had been overwhelmed by a rightwing “purple Momentum”. She also revealed that former PM David Cameron had made a lastditch attempt to stop the trio from quitting. Speaking to The Times Red Box podcast, she said Mr Cameron had sent them a text saying: “Is it too late to persuade you to stay?” Ms Allen also said she could not imagine returning “because if we do our jobs right there won’t be a Tory party to go back to”.

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Bombshell Mueller report may never be fully revealed ROBERT Mueller’s report could land within days, yet rather than offering definitive answers, his hotly anticipated filing might only ignite a new controversy -- over how much of the special counsel’s conclusions most Americans get to see. Sources told CNN on Wednesday that the Justice Department is preparing for Mueller to report to Attorney General Bill Barr as soon as next week after an investigation that started as an attempt to find out whether Trump campaign members conspired with a Russian election meddling effort. But the big question is how much of what the special counsel concludes -- after an investigation repeatedly blasted as a “hoax” and a “witch hunt” by the President -will be made public or even sent to Congress. Whenever it is filed, Mueller’s report will mark a critical point in the Trump presidency, given the gravity of the accusations against his team, and offer the theoretical possibility of conclusive answers about the last White House race. The reclusive former FBI director’s findings could also put the United States on the road to a new and divisive impeachment saga, if he finds collusion with Russia and an attempt by the President to obstruct justice to cover it up. If there is no case for Trump

to answer, Mueller could at least partially lift a cloud that has haunted the White House every day of his presidency, though a flurry of spin-off cases mean the President’s legal exposure is far from over. It will be a fraught political time, since so many Americans have invested so much emotion in the outcome, whether they are liberals who dream of Trump being ousted from power or supporters who buy his claims of a huge “hoax.” Yet key players in Washington and many Americans beyond, transfixed by the barely believable drama leading up to the final report, at least at first, may be let down. Mueller’s endgame is obscured because no one really knows exactly what he will report and the information that Barr will choose -- or feel compelled -- to share with Congress and the public on a scandal that has polarized the nation. The uncertainty is almost certain to spark a new struggle between Congress, the White House and the Justice Department that could lead to litigation and has every chance of reaching all the way up to the Supreme Court. Mueller’s filing could also herald the reclusive prosecutor’s own exit from the stage -- likely after not speaking to the American people from the beginning to the end of his investigation.

Mexico border wall: US states sue over emergency declaration A COALITION of 16 US states led by California is suing President Donald Trump’s administration over his decision to declare an emergency to raise funds for a Mexican border wall. Mr Trump made the declaration on Friday to bypass Congress after it refused to approve $5.7bn (£4.4bn) for the wall. The states say they want to block his “misuse of presidential power”. The Democrats oppose funding Mr Trump’s barrier, a key campaign pledge, and have vowed to contest his plan. The president’s announcement came after he signed a spending bill to avoid another government shutdown that granted him only $1.375bn for new border barriers. Mr Trump said he had not needed to declare the emergency but had done so in the hope of obtaining the funds for the wall more quickly. Analysts say these comments could undermine his legal arguments. The lawsuit filed on Monday

seeks to stop Mr Trump acting on his emergency declaration to build the wall, saying the president does not have the power to divert funds approved by Congress to pay for his project. It says Mr Trump’s decision is “unconstitutional and unlawful” and that “by the president’s own admission” an emergency declaration is not necessary. “We’re suing President Trump to stop him from unilaterally robbing taxpayer funds lawfully set aside by Congress for the people of our states. For most of us, the office of the presidency is not a place for theatre,” California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said. Joining California in the lawsuit were Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Virginia and Michigan. The states - all of them but Maryland governed by Democrats - say the lawsuit aims to protect

The US president made the declaration on Friday to bypass Congress after it refused to approve $5.7bn (£4.4bn) for the wall.

their residents, natural resources and economic interests. They argue that Mr Trump’s order to divert funds would cost them millions of dollars. California Governor Gavin Newsom dismissed the president’s decision as “political theatre” while New York state’s Democratic

Attorney General Letitia James promised to “fight back with every legal tool at our disposal”. Mr Trump responded to the suit on Tuesday, tweeting it was as he “predicted”. The president said the emergency would allow him to get almost $8bn

for the wall, still considerably short of the estimated $23bn cost of the barrier along almost 2,000 miles (3,200km) of border. Mr Trump accepted that he would be sued for the move, and predicted that the case was likely to end up in the Supreme Court. “We’re going to confront the national security crisis on our southern border,” said Mr Trump, who repeatedly declared during the 2016 presidential campaign that Mexico would pay for the wall. “Everyone knows that walls work.” § The National Emergencies Act explained Critics, however, have accused the government of manufacturing a crisis, saying the president’s assertions about the situation are untrue. Experts say the largest number of illegal migrants settling in the US each year is those who stay in the country after their visas expire, and that most drugs are trafficked into the US through ports of entry.

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Putin warns Russia will target US with new weapons if it deploys missiles to Europe RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin, speaking during his state-of-thenation address Wednesday, warned that Russia will aim new hypersonic missiles at the U.S. should it deploy new intermediate-range missiles in Europe. Russia’s new Zircon missiles, which Putin claimed fly at nine times of the speed of sound and have a range of 620 miles, are part of its ongoing effort to upgrade its defensive capabilities against what it regards as an increasingly hostile U.S. The announcement follows the U.S.’ recent withdrawal from a key arms control pact. During his address, Putin rejected the U.S.’ claim that its withdrawal from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty was prompted by Russian violations of the pact. He charged that the U.S. made false accusations against Russia to justify its decision to opt out of the pact. Putin reaffirmed that Russia will not be the first to deploy new intermediate-range missiles in Europe, but warned that it will retaliate if the U.S. puts such missiles

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Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that Russia will not be the first to deploy new intermediate-range missiles in Europe, but warned that it will retaliate if the U.S. puts such missiles on the continent.

on the continent. He said it will not only target the host countries but field new weapons that will target U.S. decision-making centers. He insisted that Moscow hopes to patch up its difference with the U.S., saying: “We don’t want confrontation, particularly with such a global power as the U.S.”

Bangladesh fire: Blaze kills dozens in Dhaka historic district A FAST-MOVING fire swept through a historic district of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, killing at least 78 people, officials say. The blaze broke out at night in a residential building that had flammable material stored on the ground floor. Members of a bridal party are thought to be among the victims. It is not yet clear what started the fire. The centuries-old Chawkbazar district has narrow streets and buildings very close to each other. Large building fires are relatively common in densely populated Bangladesh, owing to lax safety regulations and poor conditions. Hundreds of people have been killed in recent years. On Sunday, a fire in a slum in the coastal city of Chittagong killed at least nine people. The fire broke out in a mixed-use building at 23:40 local time (17:40 GMT) on Wednesday, when many residents were sleeping. It started at a chemical warehouse on the ground floor and then raced through three other buildings,

Volunteers recovering a body from a burnt warehouse.

officials say. Many people were trapped, unable to escape the flames. Witnesses and police said gas explosions helped fuel the blaze. The death toll stood at 78, Dr Sohail Mahmoud, head of the department of forensic medicine at Dhaka Medical College, told reporters. “Up to now, we have 67 bodies in our mortuary and the hospital

morgue has 11 dead bodies,” he said. Victims included people outside the buildings, some guests at a restaurant and members of a bridal party, AFP reports. Most of the bodies were charred beyond recognition. Some of the injured were in critical condition. The number of victims is expected to rise as the search continues through the damaged buildings. (BBC)

Britons may need £52 visa to visit mainland Europe after Brexit

Humanitarian aid in a warehouse in Colombia near the border with Venezuela.

Venezuela closes border to three Caribbean Islands ahead of aid showdown VENEZUELA’S government said on Wednesday that it was closing its border to air and sea traffic from three Caribbean islands in an effort to block aid shipments to the country organized by the Venezuelan opposition. The move came ahead of a Saturday deadline by the opposition and the Trump administration for President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela to end a blockade and allow the delivery of humanitarian aid that has been piling up at the country’s borders for more than a week. The aid showdown is seen as

a pivotal moment in the opposition’s effort to force out Mr. Maduro. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said that in addition to the border closure, the government would review its relations with the three islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, where the Venezuelan opposition wants to stage supplies. “It’s a sovereign decision,” said Ms. Rodríguez, calling moves to bring the aid in through the islands an attempt by Venezuela’s neighbors to “ignore the legitimate authority of this country.”

BRITISH tourists travelling to continental Europe may need to pay £52 for a visa in a few weeks after Spanish demands over the status of Gibraltar again derailed Brussels’ preparations for Brexit. Agreement on legislation exempting UK nationals from requiring the travel permit is mired in a dispute over whether the British overseas territory should be described as a “colony” in the EU’s statute book. Spain has insisted, with the reluctant support of the other 26 member states, that a footnote containing the contentious description of the disputed territory is added to the legislation. But on Wednesday morning the European parliament rejected the language proposed by the council of the European Union, the body that represents the member states. It is the third time the member states’ proposal has been sent back by MEPs and casts doubt over whether the legislation can be salvaged in the next few weeks. Petr Ježek, a Czech MEP, said Spain was “playing with fire” with just weeks to go before the UK leaves the EU. “The negotiation is stuck,” he said. “Brexit will hurt immensely and we should do everything possible to soften the impact rather than create

Pedestrians cross the asphalt at Gibraltar international airport near the border with Spain.

further problems for half a billion people. If there is no agreement, and no visa exemption for the UK, the British government may adopt a similar approach – and that would be a disaster.” Ježek said the European parliament’s position had been adopted unanimously and that MEPs could not accept “colonial language which has no place in the world”. The parliament is suggesting the footnote could be reduced to merely stating that there is a “controversy between Spain and the United Kingdom concerning the sovereignty of Gibraltar”.

But Ježek warned there did not appear to be any sign that the council was willing to compromise. “It is quite stubborn.” The legislation being discussed by the EU institutions would put the UK on a visa-exemption list from 29 March, when the country formally leaves the bloc. Until 2021, there would be no need for a visa even if the UK left the EU without a deal. After that, UK nationals would need to pay £7 for three years’ visa-free travel under a new European travel information and authorisation system, which is being introduced for all non-EU states.

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Entertainment ‘Leaving Neverland’: Michael Jackson accusers say ‘sex became safe zone’ in new interview WADE Robson and James Safechuck were prepared for backlash when they went up against one of the world’s most beloved entertainers. But they couldn’t have anticipated the level of vitriol leveled at them since last month’s Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Leaving Neverland,” which revisits their allegations of childhood sexual abuse by “King of Pop” Michael Jackson, who settled out of court on similar charges in 1994. In the days leading up to the fourhour documentary’s first screening, the festival’s social media pages were flooded with messages from Jackson’s fans, fiercely defending his innocence. Some even made death threats against Robson, Safechuck and director Dan Reed, while others

Police suspect the 36-year-old actor paid two Nigerian brothers to stage the attack. Wade Robson, left, “Leaving Neverland” director Dan Reed and James Safechuck pose for a portrait in Park City, Utah, last month.

have recently accused HBO – which will air the two-part documentary March 3 and 4 (8 EST/PST) – of paying journalists to slander Jackson, who died in 2009 at age 50.

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Jackson’s estate has also urged HBO not to air the film, denouncing it as “tabloid character assassination” by “two admitted liars.” (Robson and Safechuck filed lawsuits alleging molestation in 2013 and 2014, respectively. A probate judge dismissed their lawsuits in December 2017, but did not rule on the validity of their allegations.) Still, the hostility “hurts less and less as time goes on,” Robson told USA TODAY in a joint interview with Safechuck last month. “It’s not a great feeling, I’ll be honest. But I just keep trying to remember that each and every one of us (as) humans are at our own state of evolution. We can accept whatever we’re able to accept based on where we’re at in our lives. ... So the people who are choosing to take that nasty, volatile approach to me and James, that’s just where they’re at right now, and I wish them some peace and less anger in their lives.”

Jussie Smollett arrested over false attack report US ACTOR Jussie Smollett has been arrested in Chicago after being charged with filing a false police report. The Empire star had said he was subjected to a homophobic and racist physical attack by two men in January. Police suspect the 36-year-old actor paid two Nigerian brothers to stage the attack. They are both cooperating with the investigation, US media report. His lawyers have not yet commented. On Wednesday, they said they would “mount an aggressive defence”. Suspicion over the actor’s claim started to grow after police said they could not find any video footage of the alleged incident from surveillance cameras. There were also no witnesses.

But investigators managed to track two men who appeared on video footage not far from where the actor said he had been attacked. The men - Ola and Abel Osundairo - had left the US following the alleged attack and were held for nearly 48 hours after they returned last week. They were released without charges after providing information that “shifted the trajectory of the investigation”, police said, without providing details. One of the brothers is Mr Smollett’s personal trainer and both have worked as extras on Empire. On Wednesday, CBS Chicago obtained footage which appeared to show two people buying materials, including ski masks, that had allegedly been worn by the actor’s attackers.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TCICC Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following fulltime positions at the TCICC for the semester commencing Monday, August 26, 2019.

College Secretary Mathematics and Computer Science Lecturer Primary and Early Childhood Education Lecturer Nurse Educator

College Secretary

• The College Secretary reports to the President, the Vice President and the Dean. • The Secretary is responsible for providing secretarial support to the Managerial Staff of the College, including the preparation and collation of examinations, appointments, filling, and assisting with inventory and sale of books. • The Secretary should be people oriented, can multi-task, and is highly organized • Supporting the management of the College by: • Scheduling and arranging appointments for the President and providing information to callers as required. • Directing visitors and inquiries to the appropriate managers. • Receiving and routing incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail. • General typing. • Typing of termly examination papers. • Maintaining an accurate and up to date filing system for the storage, safeguard and retrieval of files, documents and reports. • Desktop publishing. • Other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the President for the efficient functioning of the College. At a minimum, the ideal person should have a High school diploma (Associate degree is preferred). Salary is in the scale: US$24,108.60 – 26,178.60 per annum.

Lecturers

• Mathematics and Computer Science Lecturer • Primary and Early Childhood Education Lecturer Lecturers are required to teach across different academic levels from the G.C.E. Advanced level, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency and up to the Associate and Bachelor Degree levels. Multi-disciplinary candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for these positions. The ideal candidate must have knowledge and skills obtained through collegiate preparation resulting in a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) which must include eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the area being applied for, from an accredited and recognized institution plus a Teaching Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma and no less than three years post qualification teaching experience. A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of a second class honors or other postgraduate qualifications, teaching certificate/Diploma and experience in teaching at Tertiary level may be considered. Salary is in the scale: Level I: US$27,399.90 - $39,102.30 per annum. Level II: US$40,210.00 - $43,488.40 per annum. Entry point will depend on qualifications and experience. In the case of staff recruited from overseas, appointment is on contractual terms for an initial period of two years. A gratuity is payable at the end of satisfactory contractual service at the rate of 10% of salary drawn during the period of service. A housing allowance is payable at existing rates.

Nurse Educator

TCICC needs a Nurse Educator who will help prepare the next generation of nurses in classroom settings. The ideal person should be able to provide guidance and mentoring

to nursing students, showing them how to deliver the best healthcare possible. He/she will combine clinical abilities with responsibilities related to: • Designing curricula, courses and programs of study that reflect contemporary healthcare trends, • Creating healthcare environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that will facilitate student learning and the achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes. • Teaching classroom and clinical courses • Advising and guiding students • Using a variety of strategies to asses and evaluate student learning in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings, • Documenting the outcomes of the educational process. • Advising students • Engaging in scholarly work • Participating in professional associations • Contributing to the academic community through leadership roles • Engaging in peer review • Maintaining clinical competence • Writing grant proposals

THE IDEAL PERSON WILL:

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Have excellent communication skills Be creative, and have a solid clinical background Be flexible and possess excellent critical thinking skills. Have a substantive knowledge base in his/her area of instruction and the skills to convey that knowledge in a variety of ways to student nurses. Have a strong knowledge base in theories of teaching, learning and evaluation Be able to design curricula and programs that reflect sound educational principles Be able to assess learner needs Be innovative; and enjoy teaching. Adapt curriculum and teaching methods in response to innovations in nursing science and ongoing changes in the practice environment. Have advisement and counseling skills, research and other scholarly skills, and an ability to collaborate with other disciplines to plan and deliver a sound educational program.

At a minimum, the ideal person should have a graduate-level degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Nursing Education; and should be a Registered Nurse (RN) with advanced clinical training in a healthcare specialty. Salary is in the scale: Level II: US$40,210 - $43,488.40 per annum. Entry point will depend on qualifications and experience. In the case of staff recruited from overseas, appointment is on contractual terms for an initial period of two years. A gratuity is payable at the end of satisfactory contractual service at the rate of 10% of salary drawn during the period of service. A housing allowance is payable at existing rates.

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 Friday, March 15, 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. 15411

JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

February 23 - March 1, 2019

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

SPACE AVAILABLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY FOR IMMEDIATE RENT. THIS SPACE IS NEWLY RENOVATED.

GOOD FOR LAW OFFIES, REAL ESTATE, SPA, BEAUTY SALON ETC...

CALL 649 231-3788

FOR SALE House in Richmond Hill residential area on a half acre land.

CONTACT: 231-3788

February 23 - March 1, 2019

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SPACE AVAILABLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY FOR IMMEDIATE RENT. THIS SPACE IS NEWLY RENOVATED.

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

duncansonlaw@gmail.com duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com 649-941-4444/ 649-245-1314/649-348-5744

GOOD FOR LAW OFFIES, REAL ESTATE, SPA, BEAUTY SALON ETC...

CALL 649 231-3788

DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS

WE ARE OPEN

DELIVERY BOY

16121

WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 A & W CONSTRUCTION KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

FINISH CARPENTER

• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 244-1689 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15309

APRIE BEAUTY SALON

COSMETOLOGIST

Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com BARBARA ADAMS

B AND S P STORE

COURTYARD PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

• Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

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.

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

FAX: 941-3988

Email: apriebeautysalon@ outlook.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 15285

• 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 • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-7526 15328

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

CONTACT: 243-4350

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

Acting on behalf of Winky’s Catering Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

• To help with food preparation and cooking • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2227

This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Sales Clerk

• Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

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BETTY'S FASHION

BARBARA VIRGIL

SALES CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT

DOMESTIC WORKER

10 Smith's Close, Kew Town Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking to employ a

• Duties are to conduct sales transaction, display items, serve customers, deal with any queries or complaints, advising customers on their purchases, Ordering, managing and taking out stock, helping with promotions, placing customer’s online orders. Belongers are encouraged to apply • Monday- Friday Salary $6.50 per hour

Contact: 649-245-7611

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15296

LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning and keeping house organized at all times. Salary $275.00 per week. Must be willing to work. Monday – Friday. 8:00am – 2:00pm

CONTACT: 231-2972

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is held by a work permit holder 15310

34 CLASSIFIEDS AMAZING INTERNATIONAL STORE 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. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 342-8555

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15387

COLLETTE STUBBS MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS 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 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-7224

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15408

FRANCLIN DOSSOU/ DOSSOU CONSTRUCTION SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a committed, detailed- oriented, long experienced

SKILLED MASON • Applicant must be fluent in Spanish,

French and English and must have great interest for masonry works, to be willing to work extended hours and holidays required. Be able to work without any supervision. • Work from Monday to Saturday included holidays. • Laying blocks or mixing mortar, repairing and altering floors, walls, sinks and showers. Makin and repairing steps and other concrete structures. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-346-7379

ANDREW JONES KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 442-4049

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15401

CONTACT: 241-2962

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15415

Make Jewelry such as necklace, bracelets and, etc. Salary: $8.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 243-8574

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15376

649-231-6710 MERVCO.ACC@GMAIL.COM

15395

ESTEL PLUMBING THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-0397

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days per week • Must be honest and trustworthy Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2347

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15385

CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD

#6 Windward Road (Corner of Leeward Highway), Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Temporary Labourer for current projects • Duties include assisting the Lead Glazer with removal and installation of glass windows and doors. • Must have experience of installing windows and doors, be able to lift heavy materials, use power tools, read a tape measure accurately, speak English clearly, follow

CONTACT: 649-946-8541

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

• Sweep and mop floors. Wash tables, trays, pots, pans and dishes, clean refrigerators, walls and any other surfaces in the kitchen. Uses washing machine. • Food preparation work to assist the cook. Will measure and assemble ingredients for frequent orders to save time for cook Salary: $1,500 per month

CONTACT: 649-231-3336

Interested Islanders/Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

DOSSOU CONSTRUCTION

DAVID CONSTRUCTION

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-346-7379

CONTACT: 232-5420

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a committed, detailed- oriented, long experienced • Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

THOMPSON COVE 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

IRUANDA NAILS STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON

RAYMOND STORIN BUREY

NAIL TECHNICIAN

GREEN KEEPER

• Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week

2 HAIR DRESSERS

• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 347-3734

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15080

D&D RELIABLE CLEANING SERVICES LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

4 CLEANERS- $6.50 PER HOUR

• Dusting, Sweeping, Vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning restrooms. • Cleaning buildings trash cans • Wiping down communal surfaces • Mix and dispose of all cleaning solutions appropriately • Must be willing to work 6 days a week

1 LABOURER- $7.00 PER HOUR

• Cleaning and preparing job site • Loading and delivering cleaning supplies to cleaners • Punctual, reliable and trustworthy • Must be willing to work 6 days a week

15384

TELEPHONE: 244-6386 Long Bay

Soil cultivation, pick up yard waste and collect leaves clean the yard with sweeper. Digging, forking, mulching, watering Raking, weeding, edging, pruning. He plant and care for trees, shrubs, flower beds and lawns. pick up yard waste and tree limbs.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour Renewal work permit, Belonger will given first preference 1594

D. SCOTT

Cherokee Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-344-2992

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15367

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15407

DANIELLE GRANT

D&U LANDSCAPING

HOUSE KEEPER

HOUSEKEEPER

CONTACT: 241-5563

Providenciales

Interested applicants can call or send their resume to Labour Department for info. Only Belongers need to apply. This position is a First Time work permit holder. 15377

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

instructions accurately, be punctual, etc. • Normal working hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30pm Weekdays- (1 hour for lunch) (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand). Rate of pay starting $10.00 per hour

ONLY THOSE WITH A LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK NEED APPLY Interested Candidates please submit your resume to us at office or via email: caribglasstci@aol.com Closing date for applications expires March 29th, 2019 This is not for a work permit position 15397

CRACKPOT KITCHEN

Cleaning and maintaining of Provo Golf Club and the Grace Bay Strip. Be willing to work weekends and holidays. Belongers are encouraged to send resumes to the Labour Department as this position is currently held by a Work Permit holder. $6.50per hour

HYACINTH SWANN

MASON

JEWELRY ARTIST

LABOURER

G&G CONSTRUCTION

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters • Must be willing to work 6 days a week from 7:00am to 5:00pm Salary: $10.00 per hour

GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

COX LABOUR SERVICES

Interested applicants can call or send their resume to Labour Department for info. Only Belongers need to apply. This position is a First Time work permit holder.

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BUY WISE BEAUTY SUPPLY

854 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15392

15371

February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Job description: cleaning house, ironing. This position is for a first time applicant to work from 7:30 to 4:30, 5 days a week $250 salary.

CONTACT NUMBER: 2313210

Interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15405

CARIBBEAN DREDGING & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE: 649-341-9408 Providenciales

DRIVER

Service the company vehicles and rentals. Test parts and systems to ensure that they are working properly. Identify mechanical problem, repairs and maintenance work on each vehicles, Inspecting machines, engines, transmissions, run diagnostic test, Engine tune-ups, oil change, tire rotation and change. Wheel balancing and replacing filters.. $8.00 per hour

First time, Belonger will be given first preference. 15365

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 341-2758

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15368

GREEN DIAMOND SALON GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLISTS Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-5562

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder This position is currently held by a work permit holder

February 23 - March 1, 2019

CLASSIFIEDS 35

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ISLAND PATTIES GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER KITCHEN HELPER

OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: February 18, 2019. START DATE: ASAP

Overview: The Development Associate will work directly with the team responsible for the growth of the GBR brand (“the Company”) and as such will be expected to assist in the many diverse functions of this team. In particular, the Development Associate will work directly with the CEO and Founder of the Company and will be expected to demonstrate a level of professionalism and strict confidentiality that is considered essential to success in the position. The Development Team carry significant responsibility to employees, international shareholders, real estate owners, financial institutions, the TCI Government and others critical to the Company’s growth. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Providing support and assistance to the Development Team in the growth of the GBR brand in Turks & Caicos. • Assisting the Team with day-to-day organization, task follow up and management of duties and support in all development and capital improvement projects, and any activity reasonably associated with the growth and operation of the Company. • Supporting the Team in ensuring all project goals and timelines are met (this includes but is not limited to; liaising with company investment partners; working with legal, design and construction teams; communicating regularly with hotel operations teams at the Company’s resort properties; assisting in communication with financial institutions; working with the Company’s marketing & sales organizations; assisting Development Team with the organizing of events; overseeing certain bill payments; running errands and any other reasonable requests associated with Company activities. Job Duties: • Maintain efficient office procedures and ensure maintenance of accurate and updated files and follow up procedures. • Handle special reservations and requests of GBR owners, partners, vendors and investors. • Carry out specific projects and research. • Liaise with relevant government agencies, receive and submit documents/agreements where required. • Assist and follow up with architects, engineers, designers, procurement agents, financial partners, banks and others as necessary.

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• Assist team in buyer/owner relations for various projects - follow up with legal aspects of condominium ownership, including closings and correspondence with legal team. • Assistance to procurement agent in FF & E purchases and coordination. • Assistance in all development related issues in any resort refurbishment program. • FF & E research as necessary. • Support to builders, subcontractors, suppliers as necessary. • Responsible to ensure that all relevant planning documents or required documents are submitted in a timely manner. • Responsible for arranging timely payment of bills for CEO, Corporate Office and various entities • Arrange travel and accommodations for CEO and required team members • Prepare Corporate Office Expense Report for CEO. • Prepare Expense Reports for CEO and liaise with accountants. • Handle Business License renewals for various entities and ensure they are kept to date • Assist with vehicle registration • Run errands as needed • Assist team with preparation of real estate folders for the various projects i.e. print and assemble • Support team with organization of any special events • Any and all other support necessary in development projects and personal requests from CEO • Assist Team members in their day-to-day management of development & construction projects including assisting in communication with project contractors and consultants. • Working with Team to provide due diligence information and feasibility analysis of potential acquisitions. • Assist Team in communication with design consultants and contractors. • Provide reports as needed related to project status to Team and other stakeholders. • Assist Team to prepare and track development budgets related to assigned projects. • Assist with monthly construction progress reporting including but not limited to schedules, applications for payment, etc.

KALOOKIS

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

DINING ROOM CAPTAIN

• Making sure the dining room staff keeps everything in order • Supervises the staff Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 331-4188

The Storage, Behind Glass Shack, Providenciales is seeking employment for the following:

1) LABOURER

Salary is $7.00 per hrs. Hours of work is 8hrs per day and 5 days per week. Applicant duties are to assist in fixing items at the store and carrying goods sale to customers. Position is vacant and Belongers encourage to apply for the position. Interested candidate may

CONTACT 243-4036 OR 341-3212 regarding employment

15378

J.W DELIVERY GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

DELIVERY MAN

Assist in transporting Building material from wholesale- retail Dept. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 342-5965

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15386

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

L&S CONSTRUCTION

L & M CRAFT MARKET GRACE BAY ROAD Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRICIAN

• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $200.00 per week

CONTACT: 241-7557

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15391

MARIE J. ARCHILE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

15399

ARTIST

• Paint metal. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 347-0198

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15374

LVA MANAGEMENT LTD

Address: 108 Turtle Cove Drive

Must be able to keep the store and its upkeep in working condition at all times. Salary: $7.00 per hour

We are actively seeking qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders and Belongers for this position.

CONTACT: 343-1815

INTERESTED PERSONS CAN CONTACT OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN MARCH 11, 2019 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: kendi.jones@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

CONTACT: 232-6653

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board One position is currently held by a work permit holder

Development Associate PROPERTY:Grace Bay Resorts

• Prepare the work station • Keep kitchen area clean at all times • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

JEANETTE VARIETY STORE

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15403

15370

CLEANER

Salary: $6.50 Wkly Contact Person: Maria@ LVA MANAGEMENT For Work Permit Renewal.

15409

36 CLASSIFIEDS MERISIER PIERRE

MERVIN COX

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • Must be willing to work 4 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

MR. MICHAEL HARVEY KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

327 Chalk Sound, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

GARDENER

CONTACT: 244-0573

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15413

February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Able to maintain the landscaping and cleaning of yard. Belongers are encouraged to send resumes to the Labour Department as this position is currently held by a Work Permit holder. $6.50per hour 649-231-6710 MERVCO.ACC@GMAIL.COM

15396

DORALITA WALKIN

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD.

BLUE HILLS Seeks

Is Seeking to Employ

CASHIER

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Main responsibilities will include but limited to household duties and caring of small children. Salary start at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience.

1. Must be fluent in English with the ability to compose emails etc. 2. Have a second language Spanish would be an asset 3. Must be computer literate 4. Must be customer service oriented 5. Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and at nights 6. Three references required 7. Minimum of five years experience 8. Clean Driver’s Licence – minimum of five years 9. Knowledge of TSD rental software 10. Professional 11. Age 29 or older 12. Salary- Minimum $7.00 per hour

Belonger are encouraged to send copy of their resume to labor board, interested persons should contact 2414243 to set up an interview. Current position is held by a work permit holder.

Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Deadline: March 2, 2019 15332

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NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE

CONTACT: 341-7341

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson-Stewart Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. Dated this 13th day of February 2019

OLEM SEIDE ISLANDS DRYWALL FINISH

BLUE HILLS

MECHANIC

Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to work with little supervision. Salary start at $400 weekly and is based on experience. Must be able to work weekends and holidays if deemed necessary.

15364

SOUTH DOCK 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: $300.00 per week

NEW LIFE WORSHIP CENTRE, UPC Kishco Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

MISSIONARY

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week. • The candidate should be able to cast God’s vision, endeavor to assist in leading others to fulfil their purpose in God, Forster partner ships between other charitable organizations and starting new congregations. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-941-4434

Send Resumes to Attention: New Life Worship Centre, UPC Kishco Plaza, Leeward Highway or Email: derek655@hotmail.com by March 30th, 2019. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15400

OCEAN VIEW BEAUTY SALON Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

HAIR DRESSER Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed. Salary: $350.00 per week

Belonger are encouraged to submit resume to Labor Board, Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034 Work permit is currently held by work permit applicant 15380

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15369

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders

ROTIKA JOHNSON

ROSHARD ARANDELL TALBOT

ROBERT JAMES LUKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

MAINTENANCE WORKER

SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 649-341-1944

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 27-6549

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15412

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15406

SANDBOX

TAIPAN TRADING

MIXOLOGIST

• Must have 5 years’ experience as a Professional Bartender/ Mixologist internationally • Bartending Certificate or similar with University Degree in the Sciences • Must be willing to work irregular, long and late hours • Good computer literacy an POS • Must have valid driver’s license • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public Salary: Commensurate on credentials and experience

CONTACT: 649-941-5579 EMAIL: MARY@EAGROUPTCI.COM

Signed .................................................................................. Registrar of Lands

CONTACT: 649-343-4658

TCI AUTO PARTS AND CAR DEALER SEEKS

#65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Whereas, JUDITH CARMENT SHELDON of 68 Hillholm Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has declared that the Land Certificate from the above mentioned title number(s) issued in the name of BRITISH REALTY CORP was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

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 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit 15414 holder

CONTACT: 347-1601

PROVIDENCIALES

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15383

EMAIL: RJOHNSON@GMAIL.COM

ISLAND

Witnessed ...........................................................................

• Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour

• To work at residence and home apartments. • Duties include cleaning, washing, and babysitting. Salary: $6.25 per hour

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

TITLE NUMBER SECTION 60702/166,167 CHESHIRE HALL & RICHMOND HILL 60716/4

BARBER

MRS. VROSELINE PIERRE-FRANCOIS

Interested applicants including Islanders/ Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by work permit holders 15381

#5 Palm Groove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

TRADES MAN

• Preforming General Maintenance task including: Plumbing/Electrical, Ventilating and air-conditioning system with at least 10 years plus experience. • Must be able to receive both verbal and written instructions in English. • Must be able to work flexible hours and on holidays and weekends. • Must be able to travel with valid driver license. Salary: $2,000 per month Contact: Kevin A. Ariza- 432-2750 Email: info@taipantradingltd.com / arizabrothers@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 15402

CONTACT: 232-5443

15416

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system Salary: $1200.00 per month

CONTACT: 946-4684 OR 231-0262

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15373

TIKI HUT

TURTLE COVE MARINA Is seeking to employ a

RESTAURANT CAPTAIN

• Supervise workers • Take orders and set up tables in the restaurant Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 941-5341

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15388

February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

THE HELP DESK ACT ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENTS

4M'S CONSTRUCTION Leeward, Providenciales Telephone: 231-6973

MASON

Starting Salary $8.00-10.00 per hour build walls, plastering, lay blocks etc.

RIGBY BUILDERS

Five Cays, Providenciales Telephone: 241 -9541

TILE SETTER

Salary $8.00 per hour lay and cut tiles, mix mortar for tiles etc.

SANDS CONSTRUCTION 24A Liney Ave, Blue Hills Providenciales Telephone: 241-9541

MASON

Starting Salary $8 per hour build walls, plastering, lay blocks etc.

Positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encourage to send resume to Labour Department. 15362

WILCOX CONTRACTOR SERVICES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

PLUMBER

• Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 246-7199 OR 344-3216

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

15382

CLASSIFIEDS 37 WILFRED & TONY’S VARIETY STORE AVIATION ROAD Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER - $6.25 PER HOUR

MAINTENANCE MAN- $6.25 PER HOUR

• 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 • Must be willing to work 6 days a week

CONTACT: 231-0882

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15389

YOUNANE GIBSON- FORBES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-0664

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15390

SPENCE SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION SERVICES LTD The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of qualified person to fill the following position.

East Bay Resort is seeking to fulfill the following positions;

Front Office Manager

TECHNICIAN

The Front Office Manager will have overall responsibility for supervising Guest Service Agents, Night Auditors, and Bell staff to ensure guests satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, fire alarm, Burglary Alarm systems, integrated access control, Including IP Camera Network Surveillance Systems. • Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements • Computer and Systems Programing

The successful candidate will be required to provide a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times, following East Bay Resort Standards of Performance; 1. To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set. 2. To meet and greet guests at South Caicos Airport on arrival, and accompany guests to the resort. 3. To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel. 4. To perform opening and closing procedures established for the Place of Work as assigned. 5. To have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all Rooms related service and product and the ability to up sell alternatives. 6. To ensure that the Place of Work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times. To monitor operating supplies and reduce spoilage and wastage. 7. To handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problems to supervisors if no immediate solution can be found and assure follow up with guests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in fire burglary alarm systems, and IP computer Network Surveillance Systems w/ excellent work history • Computer literate; possess technical or engineering /degree /certificates • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess a valid TCI driver’s license; • Must be able to work with minimum supervision • Must be able to work , holidays, on call and after hours • Salary starts @ $2500 plus commission

SECURITY OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Should have minimum of 3 years military/police experience or 4 years security officer experience • Should have security training certificate • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must have clear criminal record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an asset Salary starts @ $6.75 per hour

Front Office Attendant A front office attendant represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest's stay. Works closely with the housekeeping department in the keeping room status reports up to date and coordinates requests for maintenance and repair work. Register guests and assigns rooms. Accommodates special requests whenever possible. Assists in preregistration and blocking of rooms for reservations. Understands room status and room status tracking. Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.

DOMESTIC WORKER

JOB QUALIFICATIONS;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • • • • • • •

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions. • Must have clear criminal record. Salary starts @ $6.75 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit resume with cover letter, employment degree / and training certificates, copy of police record, and colour copy of passport

All positons require a minimum of 5 years’ experience and a certificate or degree in the respected field is a plus. All Applicants must be prepared to live full time in South Caicos, beginning salary commensurate with experience.

All interested applicants should send documents to The Chairman, Spence Security. No later than 12th March 2019 SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address:kansha.bain@spencesecurity.com Fax : 941-3027

Pervious hotel-related experience desired Experience in operating computers High school graduate or equivalent. Must speak, read write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace. Customer service experience required. Must be flexible in terms of working hours Be able to lift and stand for long periods of time Great customer service skills

15363

Interested applicants should submit their resume with qualifications and experience to: info@saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department. Positions are currently vacant.

15375

38 CLASSIFIEDS CARGO EXPRESS SERVICES LTD

*DRIVER POSITION GENERAL DUTIES:

• Ability to operate and drive all types of vehicle& equipment used to/from Port to Warehouse • Cleaning & daily maintenance of all motorized equipment • Requirements: • Valid TCI driver’s license and proof of safe driving record over the past five years • Basic knowledge of trouble shooting regular mechanical issues • Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to write legibly and compute simple calculations Salary: Starting $10 per hour for 44-hour work-week. Please contact Cargo Express Services, in person, at 70 South Dock Road or email application to bkerr@tropical. com Application deadline: March 1, 2019. *Position is held by a work permit holder 15423

ARNOLD SIMMONS KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

CONTACT: 245-4898

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15442

E.Y CONTRACTORS

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

STORE ATTENDANT

• To fix cabinets, roof, install structures and fixtures, such as windows molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. • Hours of work are 8:00am to 4:30p, Monday - Friday Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-332-4404

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board on Airport Road, Providenciales. These positions are vacant 15420

BAYVIEW MOTORS is currently looking to employ

TWO LABOURER

• Who will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the building and its surroundings. • Must be able to drive a range of vehicles including buses, must be courteous at all time. • Must have excellent customs service skills. Salary $8.00 hour All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license Willing to work with little or no supervision Must be willing to work weekends and holidays Must be able to drive a manual vehicle. Belongers or PRC holders preferred

PLEASE EMAIL ALL APPLICATION TO SYRMONDG@BAYVIEWMOTORS.COM

15434

TIBOR’S MACHINE SHOP IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

- - - - -

IBO SHOP

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

HELP WANTED - - - - -

February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CONTACT: 649-345-2884

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15421

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Performs skilled masonry work, building, altering and repairing brick, stone, tile or ceramic structures and surfaces. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs step etc. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week from 8:00am to 4:30pm

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

• Operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, survey and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instrument etc. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week from 8:00am to 4:30pm Salary: $10.00 per hour for each position

CONTACT: 649-242-8583

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board on Airport Road, Providenciales These positions are vacant

15419

RADIO EXAMPLE OF CHRIST FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

RADIO HOST

• Hosts a radio show by him or herself or with another host. • Must be willing to work 3 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 245-5459

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15422

DISHWASHER/NIGHTTIME RESTAURANT CLEANER • Individual will be responsible for Cleaning kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, floors, windows and freezers. • Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Lifting and stocking a requirement of position. • Applicant should have previous working experience in this field. Must have a valid driver's license. • Hours are 3 PM to 10 PM Salary range $15,500 to 31,400. Per annum. Verifiable references a must.

bring resume and reference to Top O the Cove Deli 946-4694.

RESTAURANT SOUS CHEF • • • •

Currently seeking Candidate for the position of Sous Chef. Person must be able to read & write English. Qualified Individual will have at least 5 years’ experience on the line. Baking & Catering Knowledge a plus. Be willing and able to multitask with a pleasant demeanor, • Be able to work weekends and holidays. Verifiable References a must • Hours are between 6 am and 6 pm Daily. Salary range $23,000 to $34,300. Per year

Please apply with resume within or email to catering@ skycatering.tc

LABOURER

Must start early and leave late Clean metal works Positive attitude and eager to assist Miscellaneous painting Clean and maintain a clean shop, machines, equipment and any incoming jobs Assist in repairs/welding/machining when required. Operate specific equipment in a safe and efficient way per supervisor’s instruction Able to operate power and hand tools Provide manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments Wage starts at $6.25 per hr.

CERTIFIED WELDER - Lay out, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and engineering components - Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools - Analyze sample parts, blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations - Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. - Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxy-fuel welding / cutting - Must have a valid trade specific certifications with at least 5 years working experience. Wage: $8.00 per hr. INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802/ EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO

ancha@tiborsmachineshop.com Or send resume to the Labour Board.

POSITIONs HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERs; BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves. Salary: $6.25 per hour

NOCELS CONTRACTING

15366

15433

MUSEUM REPRESENTATIVE Turks and Caicos National Museum Foundation The Turks and Caicos national Museum Foundation is seeking a Museum Representative for our Providenciales Branch. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Business Administration or another related degree. Desired qualifications include museum/site management and fundraising experience. Candidates with a serious interest in history or similar corporate management experience would also be considered.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide excellent customer service through the sales of merchandise, memberships, and museum admissions. 2. Conduct tours of museum, heritage house and gardens. 3. Day to day operation of museum, heritage house and gardens including opening and closing. 4. Develop fundraising and volunteer programs. 5. Organize and further develop existing Museum programs 6. Organize summer Museum Children’s Club with volunteers and donors. 7. Develop Member’s programs and incentives. 8. Encourage greater interest and use of the Museum’s facilities at all levels at the Village at Grace Bay through and not limited to: a. Outreach Programs b. Coordination and liaison with existing community organizations c. Coordination and liaison with pertinent Government Officials 9. Assist the Director with the expansion and development of the Museum in Providenciales 10. Undertake other duties as assigned Salary range 24,000 to 30,000 annually depending on qualifications and experience. Position presently held by a work permit holder. Please email your CV with references to info@tcmuseum.org by March 15th 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Belongers are encouraged to apply and also submit a copy to the Labour Department.

15393

February 23 - March 1, 2019 S&R CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

MASON • Repairs, maintains and alters

buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters • Must be willing to work 5 days a week from 7:00am to 5:00pm Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-5459

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15417

CLASSIFIEDS 39

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

THE HELP DESK ACT ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENTS 4 M'S CONSTRUCTION Leeward, Providenciales Telephone: 231-6973

MASON

Starting Salary $8.00-10.00 per hour build walls, plastering, lay blocks etc.

RIGBY BUILDERS

Five Cays, Providenciales Telephone: 241 -9541

TILE SETTER, CARPENTER, MASON, LABOURER

Salary $6.25 -$8.00 per hour

lay and cut tiles, mix mortar for tiles, clean sites, tools, lay blocks, form work etc.

Unit#9 Storage Office Building Long Bay Road, Providenciales Telephone: 231-4519

LABOURER

SANDS CONSTRUCTION

- Starting Salary $6.25- 7.00 Clean sites, tools, dig trenches etc.

MASON, LABOURERS

CHRISTOPHER & REBECCA DAVIES

24A Liney Ave, Blue Hills Telephone: 241-9541

- Starting Salary $6.25 -8 per hour build walls, plastering, lay blocks etc. Clean sites, tools, dig trenches

J & W CONSTRUCTION LTD

CARIBBEAN BEER & SPIRITS Is seeking to hire

ONE (1) LABOURER DUTIES: • Assist with loading and offloading of containers • Keeping the surrounding area clean and tidy at all times • Collection of debris and disposing properly • Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Contact: info@winecellar.tc

Salary: $6.75 per hour This position is for work permit renewal however interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department 15430

WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

PJ’S BARBER SHOP 5 Academy Way, Down Town

Cosmetologist-$6.25 per hour

• Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs. • Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers’ instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors Contact: 649-941-4515

FIBER WORKS Cheshire Hall

Labourer-$6.25 per hour

Include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines. Contact:333-0980

COYABA RESTAURANT Caribbean Paradise Inn

Domestic Worker-$6.25 per hour

Clean restaurant, clean table, clean the coffee station, and polish glasses.

CONTACT:649-946-5186

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15420

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 61109/26,27 LONG BAY HILLS PROVIDENCIALES

ERB CONSTRUCTION

CLEANER / CARE TAKER

Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

-$6.25 to $10.00 per hour Assist mason, carpenter, clean yard, take care of villas and etc.

NANNY

– Starting salary $400.00 weekly. Care for twins, general house chores etc.

15425

WET MONEY ENTERPRISES

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and Maintain property and Assist Masons and carpenters. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 331-3449

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

15428

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER/ KITCHEN HELPER

Duties: Dusting, Sweeping Vacuuming, mopping and Caring for a young child After school hours Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 347-2093

CONTACT: 343-0591

- $6.25 per hour Clean chicken, season chicken, etc. Email: darling86@hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 15418

Belongers are encouraged To submit a copy of their Resume to the Labour Office. This position is held by a work Permit holder. 15426

NATHAN SMITH

KANO WILSON

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 231-4856

CONTACT: 231-3958

Duties: To clean and Maintain property and Assist Masons and carpenters. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 15427

Duties: To clean and Maintain property and Assist Masons and carpenters. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 15429

DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD IS LOOKING FOR A

SALES ASSOCIATE

APPLICANT’S REQUIREMENTS INCLUDES: • 2 years of travel retail experience • Fluent in English oral and written • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays • Standing for extended period of time • Comfortable with climbing ladders • Able to safely lift boxes • Available to work store schedule Resumes should be delivered directly to the store. *Position is currently held by a work permit holder 15446

Whereas, STEPHEN ROBERT LOZOWICK of 100 Ocean Ave., Apt 23, Bradley Beach, New Jersey, 07720, USA has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the name of STEPHEN ROBERT LOZOWICK was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. Take notice the I, Brandie Anderson-Stewart, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. Dated this 13th day of February 2019 Signed................................................................................ Registrar of Lands Witnessed..........................................................................

IDALIA ASTWOOD

SWEET T’S

Golf Club Villas, Providenciales Telephone: 941-4783

Positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encourage to send resume to Labour Department.

VACANCIES

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

15424

DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD IS LOOKING FOR

SUPERVISOR

APPLICANT’S REQUIREMENTS INCLUDES: • 5 years of retail experience with at least 2 year in a supervisory role • Experience in logistics procedures. Transport & warehousing background, knowledge of current custom legislation • Strong leadership skills • Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and motivate employees • Understanding of basic retail concepts • Good problem solving skills • Available to work store schedule Resumes should be delivered directly to the store. *Position is currently held by a work permit holder

15445

40 CLASSIFIEDS JACK’S FOUNTAIN GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

EXPERIENCED COOK/ CHEF

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $11.00 per hour based on experience

EMAIL: INFO@ JACKSFOUNTAIN.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Belongers only

15452

February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY NORTH CAICOS

PASTOR

• Preparing weekly sermons • Preaching and conducting worship services • Responsibility to interpret biblical scripture for the congregation • Provide care and counseling to church members and assist them in crisis situations • Officiate at special services, such as baptisms, weddings and funerals • Collaborate with choir leaders to integrate music into church service • Assisting in church financial matters • Holding regular staff meetings to coordinate ministries • Ensuring church facilities are functioning • Attending social events at the church and completing administrative duties SALARY: 1000.00 per month

TELEPHONE: 243-6890

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 15436

WAREHOUSE ATTENDANT/ MERCHANDISER NEEDED MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING 1. Experience working in a warehouse setting 2. Merchandising 3. Valid Driver’s license for 3 years and 25 years old or older • The successful candidate MUST be physically fit, able to lift heavy boxes and off load • containers. • Salary ranges from 20,400.00 to 21,600.00 annually. Ad is for work permit renewal however position is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Applicants can apply for further details via email to jobs@gracebaypharmacy. com or to the Managing Director, Box 1276, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands 15432

CHARLE’S EQUIPMENT RENTAL

MINISTRIES OF JESUS CHRIST INT.

MECHANIC HELPER

Preparing weekly sermons Preaching and conducting worship services Responsibility to interpret biblical scripture for the congregation Provide care and counseling to church members and assist them in crisis situations Officiate at special services, such as baptisms, weddings and funerals

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

• Assists Mechanic with work. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-1729

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15441

HAIR STYLIST Applicant must be experienced in cutting, styling and coloring and willing to work weekends and holidays on events and weddings. Hourly rate commencing at $6.75.

Momentous Ltd. is seeking a qualified individual for the following position. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers, must have a valid passport, and be able to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. This position is currently occupied by a Work Permit holder. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board. Applications can be submitted online at www.momentous.com.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – BUSINESS OPERATIONS Salary $30,000

• Overall management of day-to-day business operations • Maintain current corporate documents and manage all corporate filings • Manage and negotiate all contracts (i.e. Leases) and policies (i.e. Insurance) • Liaise with suppliers for general office functions and maintain inventory • Create and interpret reports (i.e. financial, inventory, clients) • Provide high-quality administrative and clerical assistance to top-level executives • Business analytics, reporting, and suggestions; financial and operational • Website development, dns management, domain and sub domain creation • Maintain and support all IT, including network and email setups and management, as well as hardware and software installation • Domain portfolio management

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of working in an operations role within an office environment • 10+ years experience with business analytics and reporting • 10+ years of advanced experience with Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.) • 10+ years reviewing contracts and leases • 10+ years creating and implementing systems and procedures • 10+ years creating and maintaining training and policy manuals • 10+ years of inventory tracking and supply orders • 10+ years of website development experience, WordPress preferable • 5+ years experience with marketing, social media, Canva, Photoshop, photo editing, and photography • 5+ years managing, supervising, and maintaining physical premises • 5+ years working directly with the owner/s and/or director/s • 5+ years building relationships with suppliers • 5+ years of creating and managing budgets and projects • Domain industry knowledge required, including dns, czds, tlds, ngtlds, etc • Familiarity and capability to create domains and subdomains with use of FileZilla 15435

Music teacher: Oversee and resource all worship services at the church. Plan Sunday morning services in consultation with pastors and worship planning team. Supervise all paid and volunteer staff in Music, Worship & Fine Arts. Personally direct some Music, Worship & Fine Arts groups in the light of gifts, and recruit, support and resource other group leadership. Manage equipment, instruments and music TYPE OF APPLICATION: First time application, Belonger will be given first preference. 15438

LABOURER

His responsibilities are pick up years waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck, pick up yard waste and tree limbs, repair broken furniture and assist with other work when needed. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 241-5125

Please send resumes to trinityhairtci@gmail.com 15460

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 15454

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ANGELA DUNCOMBE

LABOURER (To trim flowers & plants, cut grass, dump trash in my yard and Apt) Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Long Bay Rd, Providenciales 3447379, Position Held by work Permit Holder

TORTILLAS

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Evangelist: Assist in oversight of evangelistic ministries of the church, including but not limited to outreach, special evangelism events, missions, Create culture, environments and training to facilitate evangelism through new and existing ministries inside the Church. To preach and teach the Bible in accordance with the Church Doctrinal Statement when called upon to do so in church ministries.

Blue Hills

Requires a fully qualified experienced

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PASTOR

ALBERT SMITH

TRINITY HAIR AND BEAUTY

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Telephone: 649-347-3520 Providenciales

SERVER (To serve food at restaurant) Blue Hills, Salary: $200 per week 241-2078, Position Held by Work Permit Holder

RECGO CONSTRUCTION

3LABOURERS (To assist skilled workers at Construction sites) Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Cooper Jack: Tel: 3420255 1Position held by work permit Holder & 2 Vacant Positions

RASHARD’S CLEANING

Cleaner (Cleaning, Condos, Villas, Hotels, Roofs etc...) Salary: $6.50 per hour, Position held by work permit holder

TROPICAL TASTE

1 Assistant Cook, $7 per hour (To assist the Cook/chef with food preps, 1 Cashier To Handle Restaurant cash flow) $6.50 per hour Airport Rd, 331-2316, Vacant Positions

DENEISE E. GARLAND

MAID/BABYSITTER (Domestic work, cleaning, washing, ironing take care of kid) $6.50 per hour, Phase 2, Providenciales 242-3641, Vacant Position

KIGMOA WILLIAMS

HOUSEMAID (Cleaning, laundry, Cooking, Ironing) $6.50 per hour, 5 days a week, Grand Turk Position held by work permit Holder

M & K TRUCK DELIVERY

Towing truck driver $7 per hour , five Cays 241-7878 Position is first time applicant

CHERLINE AMY

Nanny -Live In ( take care of 3 kids ) Blue Hills , 7$ per hour Sunday off 241-7878 Position is first time applicant

Belongers are encouraged to apply only. Send all resumes to tciprobusiness@gmail.com and the employment services.

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February 23 - March 1, 2019

POSITION AVAILABLE AT THE MERIDIAN CLUB ON PINE CAY: The Meridian Club includes a hotel and home rental operation, private homes, restaurant, bar, commissary, guest excursion desk, marina, airstrip, maintenance, housekeeping, facilities and K-9 security services. Hours of positions are those necessary for proper operation of the island, 7 days per week, and require full time residence on-island.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE CHEF: Hands-on meal preparation for upscale beachside restaurant; Maintain highest food quality, taste, presentation and sanitation standards; Design menus; Schedule, train and manage kitchen, restaurant, dining, bar and staff lodge personnel and operations as necessary; Ensure proper staffing for productivity and quality; Control food and payroll costs to achieve cost efficiency and waste reduction; Train staff in point of sale systems; Develop and monitor food and labour budget; Coordinate inventory control, ordering, sourcing, budget and meal planning in conjunction with pastry chef, sous chef, food manager, commissary, staff lodge personnel; Ensure sanitary food handling and storage practices; Optimize dining experience; Handle catering of special events for guests and homeowners; Oversee staff lodge kitchen as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EXECUTIVE CHEF: Minimum Associate’s degree or professional culinary coursework; Minimum of 5 years of prior experience as an Executive/Lead Chef, and 10 years of experience in food and beverage; Experience with point of sale IT systems; Experience sourcing of food/beverage supply and inventory control for private island resort; Min. 8 years of experience with budgeting and costcontainment; Prior experience working at an all-inclusive private island resort; Prior experience managing and training kitchen staff; Experience with menu design, wine lists and pastry; Must furnish a health certificate and have current food safety certifications; Must be skilled in handling all duties specified above; Must work weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled, and must be willing to reside on Pine Cay on a full-time basis. Salary: Commensurate with education, training, and experience; Starting Date: Negotiable

Send resumes and cover letter indicating position of interest to: Twa, Marcelin, Wolf - Chancery Court, Leeward Highway PO Box 209, 1276, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Attention: The Meridian Club. tmw@tmwlaw.tc Note: Please respond no later than February 28,2018. All qualified applicants will be interviewed.

TCI PROGRESSIVE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (231-6991): Seeking

DOMESTIC WORKERS, HOUSE KEEPERS, MAINTENANCE MEN, LABOURERS, GARDENERS, COOKS 5-6 days per week to perform assigned tasks as necessary. Salary Range: $7 to $10/hr. CONTACT: Manager at 231-6991. Preference to TCIslanders. New positions.

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Is Seeking to Employ

BOOKKEEPER/RENTAL AGENT

• Must be customer service oriented • Must be computer literate • Excellent knowledge of Quick Books, Word, Excel • Experience with TSD rental software • Prepare regular management reports • Must be able to meet deadlines, able to handle multiple assignments • Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays when necessary • Clean Police Record • Valid Driver’s Licence • Three references required Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Deadline: March 4, 2019 15450

Mechanic-$10.00 per hour

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 This position is a First Time work permit holder

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Is seeking to employ a

2 MASONS-$8.00 PER HOUR Laying blocks, plastering, mixing concrete, etc.

Building cabinets, vanities, hanging doors, roofs, etc.

1 TILE SETTLER-$7.00 PER HOUR

Applying tint set, mortar to tiles, aligning and setting tiles, etc. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

15451

Leeward Palms Contact: Belinda Lightbourne- 231-6991 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following:

L&S CONSTRUCTION

Is seeking to employ a

Electrician-$10.00 per hour

Build cabinets This position is a First Time work permit holder

CONTACT: 232-2001

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

15453

GORDON ELECTRIC – Position to be held by a work permit holder

DUTIES

· · · · · · ·

Read blueprints or technical diagrams Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools Follow local building regulations Rate starting at $10 -$ 13.50 per hour

PLUMBER

– Position to be help by a work permit holder

DUTIES

• Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials • Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids • Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation • Assembles fittings and valves for installation • Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building • Uses saws and pipe cutters as necessary • Installs water heaters • Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems • Analyses problem and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair • Performs inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts • Rate starting at $9 - $13 per hour

LUXURY CAR RENTALS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

2 Labourers-$7-10 per hour

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis This position is a First Time work permit holder

CLIMATECH

2 Technicians-$7-10 per hour

• Monitoring and analyzing electrical systems • Working with builders and making recommendations • Repairing broken equipment and wiring This position is a First Time work permit holder

– position held by a work permit holder · Assist Electricians and plumbers on job sites · Clean up job sites · Rate 6.25 – 10 per hour

GORDON SUPPLY STORE CLERK

DIRT WORKS

2 Mechanics-$7-10 per hour

TILE LAYER

CONTACT: 347-9103

Mason Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters This position is a First Time work permit holder

Mason-$8.00 per hour

COOK

• position held by a work permit holder • Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. • Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking. • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. • Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment. • Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons. • Rate $400.00 per week

3 CARPENTERS- $8.00 PER HOUR

B&M CONSTRUCTION

Mason-$8.00 per hour

Is seeking to employ a

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION

Fine Wood Linker-$7.50 per hour

A&G ELECTRICAL

Is seeking to employ a

Sam’s Building, Down Town Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

• Tile layers install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. Because tile and marble must be set on smooth, even surfaces, installers often must level the surface to be tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $9.00 per hour

M&V CONSTRUCTION

Is seeking to employ a

P&D EMPLOYMENT

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

SAM’S BUILDING, DOWN TOWN Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

TROPIC WATER SPORTS

15447

JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

P&D EMPLOYMENT

WILLIAMS CATERING SERVICES

ELECTRICIAN

TCI PROGRESSIVE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD.

Is seeking to employ a

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15449

DUTIES:

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

– position held by a work permit holder

Greets customers. Assists customers in locating items on the sales floor. Retrieves items from the stockroom as needed. Explains product features and benefits to customers. Processes register transactions. Assists in taking store inventory. Maintains inventory records. Restocks items on the sales floor. Makes sure store is neat and well organized. Answers customer questions about items in stock. Addresses and resolves customer issues and concerns. Answers store telephones, assists callers Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays Rate $8.25 per hour

LABOURER

- position held by a work permit holder • Assist customers with loading items in vehicle • Cut wires & pipes • Helps clean the store during closing shifts • Rate $6.50 per hour

Address: Williams Plaza, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands .Contact 946-4726 .Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible. 15444

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February 23 - March 1, 2019 SAM’S SHOP KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

FISHERMAN

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.

Manager Place of Work: Overall operations Responsible To: CEO | Managing Director

OVERALL SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Resort Manager is overall responsible for providing all guests with quality service while maximizing room revenue and productivity and developing managers and employees. Strategic, hands on operations leader, focusing on all aspects of the Resort and Villas. Supervises, trains, schedules, inspects and evaluates the work and performance of the Front Office, Concierge, Guest Services, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Security, Spa, Reservations, Guest Relations, Housekeeping, Pool and Beach and Information Technology.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Operational • Coordinating the organization and administrative functions in all areas of the Resort and Villas • Ensuring total compliance with standards of operation • Ensuring that staffing is maintained at an appropriate level to match business demand • Participating in all regular operational meetings and in the formulation of strategic business plans • Establishing monthly reporting system to monitor • Handling all guest complaints expeditiously to complete resolution • Instilling a caring, attentive, friendly and anticipatory guest service attitude in all employees • Closely monitoring the financials of all departments to ensure that they are kept in line with budget • Developing departmental strategies • Assist in the preparation of hotel budgets and forecasts for corporate submission and approvals • Providing solutions to improve problem areas and assisting in implementing corrective measures • Ensuring that the reservation process runs smoothly and in sync with the Front Office • Leads department heads to ensure overall profit, service and team member satisfaction goals are met • Speaks with and responds to guests regarding service challenges • Facilitates hotel meetings (i.e. Executive Team; Staff Meeting; All Team Member Meetings, etc.) • Hires, supervises, coaches, disciplines and conducts performance evaluations for department heads • Develops the skills and abilities of direct reports • Monitors department heads and team member activity and ensures their growth within the company • Communicates with executive team regarding implementing standards, procedures and policies. • Provides feedback on companywide initiatives.

GENERAL

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. • Ability to perform critical analysis • Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English both

verbally and in writing in order to prepare official memorandum and correspondence as well as provide clear and meaningful instructions, guidance and counseling to all team members • Ability to manage extensive amounts of information and provides constructive feedback/direction • Extensive knowledge of hotel operations, f&b operations, engineering, sales & marketing, human resources and hotel financial processes and analysis • Solid experience in management of Front Office, Housekeeping and F&B • Excellent guest service and problem resolution skills • Flexibility and always available to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation • An expert in communication skills, in training and managing multi-lingual associates • Excellent organizational and administrative skills • Natural leadership qualities with the ability to give clear, concise instructions • High level of integrity, good manners and show initiative • Strong yield management skills and ability of cost control • Considerable ability to listen effectively. • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team • Ability to delegate manages and organizes projects and establishes priorities consistent with company objectives • Ability to effectively deal with owners, customers and team members, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet and work effectively under time and resource constraints

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experienced hospitality executive with minimum 10 years five-star international management success – Caribbean experience desirable with 3-5 years management in each departmental discipline. Thorough knowledge of resort front office, housekeeping and F&B procedures, operations and equipment, engineering and information technology with the ability to execute all aspects • Prior experience working in a 4 or 5 Star Forbes rated property and very knowledgeable of Forbes 5 Star Standards with ability to train and monitor on the Forbes standards • Financial, Business and/or Hospitality Management degree or equivalent experience, with a passion for customer service • Exceptional leadership skills with a proven record of providing consistently high guest experience standards balanced with operational efficiencies. • Demonstrated success at delivering results through establishment of standard procedures, disciplined coaching and management. • Proven ability to develop business plans and budgets, and effectively monitor performance to meet objectives • Energetic, results driven leader with collaborative approach; focused on empowering people; developing skill in others through coaching, training and experiential learning. • Sense for perfection and attention to detail • Self-motivated and dependable with an exceptional work ethic and strong problem-solving skills • Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e. Microsoft Office software and Opera) to prepare reports, employee schedules, inventories, budgets as required. • Proficiency with use of Knowcross, Salto key system and Concierge Assistant. • Professional appearance and demeanor • Must be fluent in English. Additional languages desirable. • College Degree in Business or Hotel Operations preferred Base Range: $100K - $120K per year

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com

• Uses equipment like nets, fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life that will be consumed by humans or used as animal feed or bait. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

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

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ANGELINA’S BEAUTY SALON situated in #3 Musgrove Plaza, Five Cays Road, is seeking one

HAIRDRESSER

Successful candidate must: • Have minimum 3 years experience in Hair coloring and treatments • Knowledge of high end hair products and treatments • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays Salary payable: $8.00 per hour Interested persons should send their application to: Marsha Blanche, Misick & Stanbrook, Leeward Hwy, Providenciales Email: marsha@misickstanbrook. tc – Tel: 339-2010 This position is held by a Work Permit Holder. BELONGERS ONLY MUST APPLY!

15346

ROSESAM’S CONSTRUCTION KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRICIAN

CONTACT: 342-2511

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15360

MARGARET SKIPPINGS Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 242-0192

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15443

February 23 - March 1, 2019 D’SIRI BEAUTY SALON Down Town, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

HAIR STYLIST

• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week

NAIL TECHNICIAN

CONTACT: 346-1611

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15301

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E.Y CONSTRUCTION SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

UPHOLSTER

FRANDY ANTOINE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles. Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples. Align parts or work pieces to ensure proper assembly. Salary: $10.00 per hour

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and even hand tools to workers, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding. keep debris away from worksites. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7256

CONTACT: 241-3609

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15307

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder15291

FRAMING & ART

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

1 HAIRDRESSER 1 NAIL TECHNICIAN

• Must have 5 years’ experience in cutting, colour, styling and up do’s. • Diploma from the USA, valid license • Must be willing to work 6 days a week from 8:30am to 7:00pm and Holidays • Must be able to speak Spanish, French, English. • Must have a vehicle. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-442-2424

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

15292

GEORGE SOLON Blue Hills/ Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a

FRAME MAKER APPLICATIONS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW

14836

Requirements are diving on all fishing trips. Salary: $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 344-9209

CONTACT: 946-4069

DIVER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15340

GRAND SLAM CHARTERS LTD.

Requirements and Duties • Degree in nursing • Current registration with the Health Practitioners’ Board of the TCI • Minimum of 5 years work experience in a fast-paced Urgent Care practice, working on-call for the Resorts and Private Villas • Practical skills to include but not limited to IV therapy, venipuncture, injections, vitals, dressings, ECG, follow doctors’ order, laboratory work and basic x-ray skills, sterilization protocol and how to operate the machine. • Knowledgeable in setting up for procedures, assist doctors with procedures and examination • Must be able to work with little or no supervision to ensure proper flow of patients • Computer knowledge, answering telephone, scheduling appointments, action patients results, update and maintain patients EMR file Monthly salary $2800.00 to $4000.00 depending on experience. Belongers only need to apply. The position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Email: cynthia.iims@tciway.tc phone: 649-941-5252 Fax: 649-946-8243

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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 MARIBEL RAMIRES DE SMITH by virtue of marriage to a Belonger. JOHN FREEMAN

JAMELL ROBINSON

DOMESTIC WORKER

sought Contact: jamell.r.robinson@gmail. com or 331-3399 15314

KAMUELA RIGBY BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning and Laundry. Prepare meals for children after school. Salary: $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 649-244-2882

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder15295

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are held by work permit holders 15280

We are seeking an experienced person to fill the position of ;

REGISTERED NURSE

Address: 63 Grace Bay Road, Leeward Renewal Salary $6.25 per hour

Aviation Road Is looking to fill the following positions:

• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. • Must speak and write English, Creole, Spanish and French

Neptune Plaza, Providenciales TCI Is seeking to employ a

• Assisting customers in choosing frames, mat board etc. • Assisting Manager in keeping inventory clean and organized • Assisting customers to search and find items. Salary: Based on Training Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is a first time work permit holder

GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD

MANAGER $10 PER HOUR CLEANER $6.50 PER HOUR

GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER

GIFTS AND THINGS Is seeking to employ a

F-106 REGENT VILLAGE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES. TELEPHONE: 649-347-2314101, EMAIL: FRAMINGARTPROVO@GMAIL.COM MEDITATIONMUSEUMCAFE@GMAIL.COM

G STYLE BAR

15293

HUBERT FULFORD Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

GUEST SERVICES/ TOUR ADMINISTRATOR Must have experience in dealing with guests, have ability to drive, and be fluent in English. This is a salaried position, we operate 7 days a week. Flexibility in work schedule is necessary. Remuneration is in the $18-25k range dependent on experience. Valid driver’s license a must.

Please send resume to info@gsfishing.com with references, and showing relevant experience, or drop off your resume at our office in Turtle Cove. 15317

HILTON FORBES BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER

• General duties such as yard cleaning, dispose of waste and etc. Minor maintenance and repairs. Any other related chores as may be necessary. • Must be honest and trustworthy. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-1289

CONTACT: 241-6299

JUSTO LANDSCAPING

JULIO CASTIN

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder15303

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15287

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

GARDENER Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 342-3818

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

15290

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: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 344-9209

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15339

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Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Acting on behalf of our clients who is seeking to employ the following

K and T’s Disposable CLEANER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

Terma Catering Delight Services South Caicos

KITCHEN HELPER $6.25 PER HOUR

Assisting the chef with the preparation of food and keeping the kitchen clean at all times

LABOURER $8.50 PER HOUR

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

ASSISTANT COOK $12.50 PER HOUR

Maintaining supplies, handling leftovers, preparing food, testing new recipes, cleaning the kitchen, keeping cooking utensils organized, and plating dishes.

CONTACT: 346-9362

Of Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Technical Cleaning Services, Repair & Supplies

TDMG CONCORDIA LTD.

South Dock Road, Providenciales is looking for

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTERS

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed • Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible • Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated • Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance • Build scaffolding and other construction structures. • Salary $9- $13 per hour Qualified Belonger candidates should send their application to

invoices@tdmgltd.com or call 941-3445. Deadline February 27th, 2019

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are first time work permit holders.

D & D BETTER BRAIDS

CRISTOBALINA COVERLEY GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

15315

VACANCIES

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following. Road Side Quality Trading Is seeking to employ a

SALES CLERK

HAIR BRAIDER Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling. Salary: $650 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-4378

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by 15347

DEEP BLUE CLEANING SERVICES AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, Laundry and must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 245-5490

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. 15348

CLOVELEAF AGENCY acting on behalf of our client Arnold Gardiner

CONTACT: 649-345-5284

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15326

$6.25 per hour Sales items, deposits, fix shelves Sheronica Grant Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

$6.25 per hour Take care of child, cook, wash, etc.

CONTACT: 347-2093

Email: Darling86@hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

15333

YGERNE WILSON GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

JANITOR

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.50 per hour

LABOURER Salary $6.50 This position is for work permit renewal

CONTACT: 246-7382

Interested Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labor Department 15349

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-7369

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15271

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PAPS AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION Industrial Park Drive, Shop #3 Is seeking to employ a

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

• To troubleshoot and repair, install refrigerators and air conditioner systems • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary- $480.00 per week This position is a First Time work permit holder

DOMESTIC WORKER

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

H&A SOVEREIGNS Providenciales Is seeking to employ a • Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary- $6.50 per hour

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

• Install and maintain wiring, control, and machine systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-247-4924

LABOURER

15321

CONTACT: 243-4166

#17 Sailfish Lane, Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a

NURSES AID

• For evening and weekend work for Basia Zaidan. • Position is live-in and candidate must have a car. Salary: $2,000 per month

Please send CV’s via email to tranquilitytci@ gmail.com or drop off to P.O. Box 433, Providenciales

TRULY NOLEN

TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY

TROPICAL BAR

Alliance Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ

2 TECHNICIANS

With over 5 years’ experience in Pest Control Services. Workers should be able to work regular hours and on calls. For further information, please contact 9464272 week days from 9 AM to 5PM and after hours 231-0195 Salary: $8.00 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

Office cleaning, answering the phone when office admins are not present, keeping the office tidy at all times. Salary: $6.50 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders 15318

TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-7033

CONTACT: 241-0426

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15316

STEEL UNLIMITED

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER-$14.60 PER HOUR

• Perform setup and clean up task at job site • Direct traffic when necessary to ensure safety of pedestrian, motorist and work crew. • Climb to heights and conduct work proper safety restraints.

CABLE TECHNICIAN-$10.00 PER HOUR

Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing residential cable television and internet services. Contact: 649-941-4575 Website: www.wstci.com

STEEL MAN- $350.00 PER WEEK

Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, and other structures. Contact:649-341-4502 E.L. CONSTRUCTION Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER$6.25 PER HOUR

Is responsible for making sure all assigned areas of the home are clean, neat and tidy. Contact:321-6156

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders 15334

BAGGAGE HANDLER

• Moving freight from its point of origin to its final destination • Transporting customers merchandises from door- to- door • Carry and stick to their appointed arrival times and destinations • Load and unload customer cargo or merchandises • Unload containers, Deliver order goods • Operate heavy machinery to perform job responsibilities • Stowing good in storage • Receive goods to send off to Dominican Republic • Pick up custom paper work from shipping company

15341

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

WOOD’S CONTRACTAL SERVICES 1075A Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

15272

15323

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

$8.00 per hour Renewal, position is held by a work permit holder.

CAROL SKIPPING Sam’s Building

BARBER

TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

PAUL GARDINER PLAZA

• Sweeping the church, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, laundering sheets, towels and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary- $6.50 per hour This position is a First Time work permit holder

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

241-5286

CHURCH OF GOD PROPHECY Is seeking to employ a

THE BARBER SHOP

Email: tcservicesrepairssupplies@ hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15281

ISLAND BROKERAGE & CONSULTANCY

CONTACT- 241-5922 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

SALES CLERK

February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

KITCHEN HELPER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15279

WALKER CONSTRUCTION LTD CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0360

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15275

DIVA’S BEAUTY SALON

DELTHIA RUSSELL-MISICK

COSMETOLOGIST

DOMESTIC WORKER/ CAREGIVER

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 232-5007

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15322

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-2572

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

February 23 - March 1, 2019 BELINDA LAZARRE Blue Hills

NANNY

Takes care of my baby boy, Give him his bath, Feeds him and give him his bottle. Change his diaper. Wash his clothing. Clean his bottle. Made his bed and clean the baby’s room. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 344-3761

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 15356

CLASSIFIEDS 45

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS FINBAR GRANT

PAUL DICKENSON

R & J VARIETY SHOP

WATCHMAN

LABOURER

STORE CLERK

Discovery Bay

BLUE HILLS

safeguarding against illegal activities, including theft and vandalism, he also sweep and remove debris from outside, clean the yard, transport garbage from the yard, trim down the trees, clean doors and windows, clean trash cans and assist with other work in the yard when needed. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 333-8436

TELEPHONE: 241-9551

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 15350

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 15353

LAND FOR SALE 1.3 ACRE LAND ON OCEAN DRIVE, TURTLE TAIL WITH ELEVATION

FIVE CAYS

Must be willing to help customer find items on the shelves. Clean, arrange and stock shelves. Receive money purchases and calculate customer charge. Very mature, very organized, presentable and tidy with good attitude and self motivation. Must be flexible enough to arrive early or leave late when receive inventory and stock. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 342-1964

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 15357

MAMMYTA VARIETY STORE Telephone: 649-348-9912 Five Cays

STORE HELPER

Clean the store every morning, upheld safe and clean working environment, loading and unloading of goods, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products and able to work without supervision. Salary: 6.25 per hour

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is held by a work permit holder. Belonger is encourage to apply

CALL 1-649-231-3788 FOR MORE INFO.

PROVO SEAFOOD

JEROME FRANCIS

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

MARINE MECHANIC

• Repair boat engines • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-8095

CONTACT: 946-4727

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 15358

15324

Unwanted GAMES are being collected for HM Prison Grand Turk DRAFTS CARDS CHESS SCRABBLE DOMINOES

15354

BACKGAMMON JIGSAW PUZZLES CHECKERS

Please leave them at either The Unicorn Bookstore in Graceway Plaza or at the Red Cross store, Sam Harvey building, Downtown.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Sun Oil Limited TCI, a leading supplier of petroleum products and services, isseeking to employ highly motivated, goal-oriented team members to fill thefollowing open positions:

POSITION

MINQUALIFICATION

Sales&AdministrationCoordinator

Bachelor’sDegreeand5YearsExperience

Sr.OperationsCoordinator

Bachelor’s Degreein Engineering or Technology and 5 Years Experience

Driver/Operator

HighSchool Diplomaand5YearsofExperience.

ElectronicFilingAdministrator (ContractPosition:6-12Months)

AnAssociateDegreeand2YearsExperience

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions

ROSALIE L. INGHAM

BABYSITTER

(To take care of kids & house Chores) Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Leeward highway, Providenciales 232-2259, Vacant Position

HAIRTASTIC BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE & SALON

1BEAUTICIAN, 1 NAIL TECH

(Styling, Braiding hair, Gel, Acrylic, Polish, Airbrush & design nails) Blue Hills, Salary: $8 per hour 241-4161, Vacant Position

Interested and qualified applicants must submit their resume and supporting documents to jobs@sunoilbahamas.com no later than March 1st, 2019. VERY IMPORTANT: The Subject Line of your email should only indicate desired position and location, in that order, from the above job listing.

ROSELORE DUMEE

LIVE-IN NANNY

(To take care of kids & house Chores) 1 day off per week: Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Blue Hills, Providenciales 241-1778, Vacant Position

All applications will be reviewed and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview at which time additional details on the positions will be shared.

MARSHA LIGHTBOURNE

Please note that only emailed submissions to the specified address will be accepted.

(To cut grass, shaping trees, remove dead leaves, trim flowers)

Unless stated otherwise, the above positions are full time employment opportunities. All candidates should have legal status to work in the Turks & Caicos Islands. 15305

GARDINER

Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Providenciales: Tel: 432-4271 Position held by work permit Holder

PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

CARPENTER

(Build Roofs, cabinets, Wooden Houses) Five Cays, 2411778: Vacant Position TORRIN SURVEYS

SURVEY ASSISTANT (Assisting with surveying works) Salary: 7 per hour, Providenciales 231-6584, Bilingual is a must Vacant Position

CARTER’S CLEANING SERVICES

LABOURER

(Cleaning, Condos, Villas, Hotels, Roofs etc..) Salary: $6.50 per hour, Blue Hills, 241-1439, Position held by work permit holder PIERRE’S BARBER SHOP & BEAUTY SALON

NAIL TECH

(Gel, Acrylic, Airbrush, Manicure & Pedicure Salary: $8 per hour: Airport Rd, 331-2316, Position is Vacant

Belongers are encouraged to apply only. Send all resumes to tciprobusiness@gmail.com and the employment services.

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46 CLASSIFIEDS

KEECHIE

KARAM & MISSICK

PARALEGAL Who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with experience working in a law firm for a minimum of five years. Having experience working in a courthouse or a legal aid will be a plus. The successful candidate must possess strong working knowledge in judicial clerkship, various divorce matters, breach of contract, division of property, employment contracts and disputes, wills and affidavits. Duties will include, but not limited to, drafting of pleadings, powers of attorney and agreements for sale, filing of various documents, preparation and filing of various applications including bail, custody and legal guardianship of children and assisting with drafting legal opinions and judgements for civil and criminal matters. Only Belongers Need Apply. Salary Range: $35,000.00 to $50,000.00 p.a. Resumes must be sent by email with copies of credentials and TCI status to info@ karammissick.com no later than February 25, 2019. Please provide copies of your submission to Labour Department. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 15342

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walls, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. • Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters, patch voids, and use saws to cut expansion joints. • Will also complete any other duties requested by manager Salary: $1,500 per month

CONTACT: 649-333-1237

We strongly Belongers encourage to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

15277

ROSE- LOURDES J. FORBES BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house,

mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-8888

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15329

OLIVIA NICOLA RAHMING HANNA JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 2422485 OR 331-3887

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15223

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 10401/199 10104/66

SECTION EAST SUBURBS NORTH EAST SUBURBS

KEITH PRATT

MILLENNIUM PLAZA, BLUE HILLS Acting on behalf of our clients who Is seeking to employ the following positions

requires the assistance of a

S&G CONSTRUCTION

February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ISLAND GRAND TURK GRAND TURK

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

TIDEL PIERRE

Is seeking to employ a

FISHERMAN

• Commission dues to catch must be willing to stay at sea for two - three days. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour This position is a First Time work permit holder CAICOS FISHERIES LTD South Caicos Is seeking to employ a NEW TECH CONSTRUCTION Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.75per hour B&L CONSTRUCTION Is seeking to employ a

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $9.00 per hour SHARLARN HIGGS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour FIBER WORKS Is seeking to employ a

TECHNICIAN

• Running underground cables. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $10.00 per hour This position is currently held by a work permit holder Contact: 341-4752

EMAIL: COMOMUCHACHO@LIVE.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

OMARI’S RENTAL AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

2 Domestic Workers

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days a week This position is currently held by a work permit holder

LAUNDERER

• Washes, dries, and irons articles in handlaundries and laundromats, using equipment, such as hand iron, and small washing and drying machines: Sorts articles on worktable or in baskets on floor to separate special washes, such as fugitives and starch work. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week This position is a First Time work permit holder

GROUNDS MEN

• Cleaning the yard, cleaning the apartment etc. prepare the flower garden • Must be willing to work 5 days a week This position is currently held by a work permit holder Salary: $250.00 per week

Contact: 241-1429

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15336

15325

NMS BEAUTY SALON DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2001

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15343

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 244-6140

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15297

NEW STYLE CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $8.50 per hour

CONTACT: 342-4656 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

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PO Box 329, Graceway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies Tel 649 333 5638 Email: director@provoprimary.com Website www.provoprimary.com

JOB OPPORTUNITIES HEADTEACHER

Whereas, JOSEPH ALEXANDER LIGHTBOURNE of No 18 Elizabeth Lane, Queen Cove, Grand Bahama Islands, Bahamas has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the name of JOSEPH ORLANDO LIGHTBOURNE was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. Take that I, Brandie Anderson-Stewart, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publications of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. Dated this 25th day of January 2019 Signed .............................................................................. Registrar of Lands Witnessed ........................................................................ 15163

• You will be responsible for the education and wellbeing of all students, and for curriculum development throughout the school. • Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree in Primary Education or similar teaching qualification. You must have at least ten years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum primary school at a senior management level. • Salary range is commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $48,000 - $84,000 per annum. • This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

CLASS TEACHER

• Your responsibilities will include caring for, planning for and teaching a class of primary school age children. • Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree in Primary Education or similar teaching qualification. You must have at least two years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. • Salary range is commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $36000 - $60,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). • This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

JANITOR/PAINTER/GARDENER

• You will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the school facilities, both inside and out. Duties will include general maintenance and simple repairs, painting and gardening. You will also be required to open and close the school on a daily basis. • Applicants must be physically fit, hardworking, dependable and trustworthy and be able to provide excellent references (including a police check). A good working knowledge of English is essential. Previous experience working in a school would be beneficial. You should be willing to work outside of normal working hours. • Salary Range: $13,000 - $16,000 • This position is currently held by a work permit holder. We invite prospective applicants who are Turks Islanders to send copies of their applications to Providenciales Primary School and to The Immigration Board. Please send a full resume, letter of application, certificates and police check, together with the names and phone numbers of two referees, to Alison Williams at Director@provoprimary.com. The closing date for applications is February 28th, 2019

February 23 - March 1, 2019 KERAN WILLIAMS- TOUSSAINT LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER/ 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 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-232-6453

KIN KHAO

LA DONA’S SUPERMARKET

LATINO CONSTRUCTION SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

PAINTER

IBO Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the Shop, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, laundering sheets, towels and other work. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-3661

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. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-1143

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder15278

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15308

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15270

T & R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

SUN & FUN SEA SPORTS LTD

MY DEES RESTAURANT

BLUE HILLS /VARIOUS POSITIONS AVALIABLE AT

Native Arts & Craft Specialty

(1) Domestic Worker -Cook, Clean house and work in store doing other domestic chores (Work Permit Renewal application).

Richard Gibbs

(2) Fisherman deep sea fishing, catching and clean fish, also diving of lobster and conch (First time application) Providenciales. (First Time Application) working location the Bight Providenciales

Altagracia/Marie Hutchinson

(1) -Barmaid to take orders serve dinks and serve guest clean tables (First Time Application) working location the Bight Providenciales EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO tameralemount@hotmail.com $6.25-$10.00 HOUR Belongers can also apply to the labour Department for positions. CONTACT 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 15320

CLASSIFIEDS 47

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

is seeking one (1)

ESCORT & TOUR GUIDE

Responsibilities include: greeting & escorting guests; conducting tour excursions, cruises and sightseeing; making presentations on historical facts, familiarizing guests with various areas and providing valuable information. Salary is $6.85 per hour for a 6 day work week

CONTACT: 946-4873

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

• Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 245-1239

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15319

15298

LEARN AND LEAD LTD IS SEEKING A

DOMESTIC WORKER

- $10.00 per hour Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces

HELPER

-$8.00 per hour Cleaning the construction site and assisting other workers

CONTACT: 332-0771

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15338 MORE FOR LE$$ Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MAGASANI ATELIER & UPHOLSTERY BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

PART-TIME TEACHER

to work 15-20 hrs per week Salary $25.00 per hour

Contact: yrobinson@ learnandleadec.com or 946-8513 15313

CONTACT: 244-4542

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15306

MOISE FINAL

MANVILLA PRATT

CARPENTER

CARE TAKER/ DOMESTIC WORKER

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour Contact: 341-8332 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

K&T DISPOSAL

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

TRUCK DRIVER

• Transport materials and goods among manufacturing, distribution and retail centers. Some also perform sales and customer service as part of the job. Other duties include inspecting their vehicles for mechanical issues relating to safe operation, and basic repair work.

MECHANIC

• 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. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $11.00 per hour Contact: 241-1777 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15284

MASON

CONTACT: 232-3007

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15300

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • General chores such as cleaning of yard, removing leaves and bushes. Assisting one elderly person when necessary. Cleaning windows etc. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-8531

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15286

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

Sam’s Building, Down Town Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

DUMEL DANIEL

Is seeking to employ a

We are currently seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of

OPERATOR

REQUIREMENT:

• • • • •

Minimum of 5 years experience in Equipment Operating including Crane Operation. Must be in good health to meet the demands of physically challenging work. Must be available for emergency calls and be able to work at nights and weekends. Must submit a clean driver’s license Minimum of high school passes in English and Mathematics or any other technical subject (Preference given to certification in Crane operation) • Must be Crane Inspection and Certification Bureau certified (CICB) • Must be able to speak fluent English language • Operate Equipments as directed by the Terminal Manager as it relates to Stevedoring Work at the Port of Providenciales and/or the Port of Grand Turk, including Crane, Top Loader, Reach Stacker, Front Loader, Man Lift, Excavator, Jockey Truck, Fork Lift and Scale. • Discharge and backload ships using Equipment as directed by the Terminal Manager. • Discharge cement/blocks from ships using Equipment as directed by the Terminal Manager. • Discharge of bulk aggregate and sand from ships using Equipment as directed by the Terminal Manager. • Loading of full container loads (FCL) onto trucks and chasse. • Stocking palletized cargo. • Stocking empty units/containers. • Assisting with the disposal of garbage and debris from ships.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:

• Discharge and Backload container vessels • Ensure that the equipment is serviced and certified to carry out duties • Carry out all other duties as directed by the Supervisor Salary Range: US$15.00 - $18.00 per hour All applications must be submitted by February 12th, 2019.

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

Labourer- $6.50 per hour

Nex Gen Builders

Is seeking to employ a

Electrician-$10.00 per hour

People Service Delivery Is seeking to employ a

Helper-$6.50 per hour

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store

Jacquelin Desronvil Is seeking to employ a

Labourer- $6.50 per hour

J. Lucien Construction Is seeking to employ a

Electrician-$9.00 per hour

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical

components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

Technophone Electronics Is seeking to employ a

Master Charge Clerk-$7.50 per hour

• Knowledge of Quick Books • Computer literate in Microsoft word, and etc.

S.H.A Construction Is seeking to employ a

Steelman-$7.00 per hour

build and install steel columns. This position is a First Time work permit holder Contact: 232-2001 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 15344

We are currently seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of a

JANITOR REQUIREMENT: • Minimum of 3 year’s as janitor. • Efficient with all cleaning tools and techniques. • Able to perform basic mechanical and electric maintenance. • Dependable, personal, and dedicated to great customer • Must be available for emergency calls and be able to work at nights and weekends. • Must be able to speak fluent *- English language

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO: • Perform daily cleaning and checks on offices, restrooms and conference rooms. • Resupplying office breakroom, including refrigerators and microwave ovens. • Maintain stockroom and ensure supplies are available. Salary Range: US$10.00 per hour

All applications must be submitted by February 28th, 2019. Human Resources Manager, Provo Stevedoring Ltd. P.O. Box , South Dock, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Fax: (649) 946-4828 Email: cagreene@provostevedoring.com

15312

48 CLASSIFIEDS CAICOS DREAM TOURS LTD ALEXANDRA RESORT AND SPA Princess Drive, Grace Bay Providenciales, Turks and Caicos islands

TRAINEE OPERATOR

Job Description: Data entry ( Quickbooks), reservations, cashier Work Period: November 28, 2017- present Salary: $3000 monthly Days worked : 6 days per week Renewal

MECHANIC

Job description: fixing all boats and engines Days worked: 6 days Salary : $3200.00 monthly Days Worked: 6 days per week Renewal 231-7278

Interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15330

EASY WAY SECRETARY AND HUMAN RESOURCE Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following. LJ CONTRACTING SERVICES Kew Town

MASON- $10.00 PER HOUR

Contact- 331-8546 This position is a First Time work permit holder CAPRON BEAUTY SALON Airport Road

HAIR BRAIDER-$7.50 PER HOUR

Contact-344-7138 This position is a First Time work permit holder ROBINSON PIERRE Kew Town

DOMESTIC WORKER- $6.25 PER HOUR

Contact- 342-4067 This position is a First Time work permit holder ELIE’S ELECTRICIAN SERVICES Blue Hills

Labourer-$7.00 per hour

Contact- 232-7124 This position is a First Time work permit holder 15282

CAICOS TRADITIONAL GRITS AND FLOUR on North Caicos is looking to hire 2 workers a

HELPER FARMER

Duties: to plant and care for crops harvest etc. helper to work machines and packing products.. Interested persons Salary $6.25 per hour must be willing to work 5 days per week. These positions are for first time applicant Qualified Belongers are asked to drop off a copy of their resume to the Labor Department. Please contact 649-247-9909.

DONAVAN FORTUNE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 347-4220

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15276

February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS CARIBBEAN BUILDERS South Dock Is seeking to employ a

FINISH CARPENTER

• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-0065

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15307

DEZRENE C.S ROBINSON GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system

WATCHMAN

• Watching homes and private businesses Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-7236

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

15288

CURLEY BEEN GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LIVE IN CARE TAKER

to take care of her mother to: • Help patient take prescribed medication • Assist patient with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (Doctor’s appointment, walks etc.) • Assist patient with personal care and hygiene. • Help patient with physical therapy exercises • Plan and prepare meals with assistance • Perform light housekeeping duties • Be a pleasant and supportive companion • Report any unusual incidents • Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6403

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15335

D AND D BETTER BRAIDS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HAIR STYLIST/ BRAIDER

• Styling and braiding hair by twisting into elaborate designs, curls styles, ponytails, beads and other number of designs as pleasing as pleasing to clients/ customers. • Must be honest and trustworthy. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4378

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15304

Blue Parrot is seeking a

DOMESTIC WORKER Work hours are Mon – Fri, weekends when called upon. Salary is US$6.25 per hour. Successful candidate will be cleaning office complex. The position is currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers are invited to submit their application to the Labour Board, Ministry of Border Control, with a copy to Dempsey & Company, Caribbean Place, Providenciales, email: info@dempseyandcompany.com; tel: 649 946 4344 15331

DARIN CLARE SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 345-5556

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

5283

DELANO’S SEAFOOD & MEAT

#87 Missick Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, laundering sheets, towels. Assisting Customers. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-5501

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15299

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

ATTORNEY-CORPORATE/ COMMERCIAL

His Excellency the Governor invites applications for the position:

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on the 15th of March, 2019

Senior Solicitor or Barrister required with a minimum of 15 years post-qualified experience and with the following additional qualifications: • Masters in law or equivalent • International financial services experience • Experience in large commercial transactions • Willingness to work long hours and often at weekends • Proven ability in, and willingness for, training of junior colleagues • Willingness to travel frequently to and possibly relocate to the firm’s other international offices Salary is commensurate with experience. The listed position is currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers are particularly encouraged to apply. Apply in writing, with CV and cover letter to Themis Bishop / Christian Papachristou via email to cp@bishopslegal. com with a copy to the Work Permit Board, Providenciales. 15345

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is inviting applications for the position of Commissioner of Police. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force serves all of the inhabited islands in the Turks and Caicos Islands namely, Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos, Pine Cay, Parrot Cay, Ambergris Cay, Salt Cay and Grand Turk. The estimated population is approximately 35,000. The police force is made of approximately 319 sworn Police Officers, a team of special constables, District Constables and Civilian Support staff representing different countries and nationalities. The annual budget for the service is $25m US. The successful candidate will lead delivery of the RTCIPF vision ‘to make the Turks and Caicos Islands a safe and secure country in which to visit, invest and live’. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior officer to play a leading role in the drive to maintain and improve performance by effective management and by working with partner organizations and agencies to deliver strong collaborations. Applicants must have a significant track record of leadership and strategic management including at least 25 years policing experience with at least 10 years at a senior management level. The appointment will be offered for a fixed term of up to three years at an annual salary of $125,000 plus relevant allowances. Expected starting date is July 1, 2019. To receive a copy of the recruitment pack including the Person Specification and details on how to apply for position please contact: mgreenway@gov.tc Telephone +1 649 338-3841. Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to: The Director, Mark Greenway, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Applications can be hand delivered or sent by email to recruitment@ gov.tc with the subject line being: Commissioner of Police MRG00003. Envelopes should have the subject: Commissioner of Police MRG00003 clearly marked on the front. The Successful applicant will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance and other laws of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department. Applicants without supporting documents will not be processed. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

February 23 - March 1, 2019

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Science & Technology Shark DNA might help cure cancer and other human illnesses THE cure for many cancers might come from one of the ocean’s most prolific predators. Experts believe great white sharks could hold the secrets to unlocking the mysteries of cancers and other age-related diseases. The initial DNA map of great white sharks has revealed mutations that safeguard the seafaring beasts against cancer and other illnesses. Scientists are optimistic that ensuing research could help apply the incredible data to treating age-related illnesses in people, reported BBC News. Researchers from the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Centre have discovered that the sharks’ ability to repair its DNA has uniquely evolved. Unstable human genes leave humans vulnerable to cancer.

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The first map of great white sharks’ DNA has revealed mutations that protect the creatures against cancer and other illnesses.

The DNA of sharks — which have existed for 16 million years — has evolved over countless generations and is more tolerant to damage than people. “Genome instability is a very important issue in many serious human diseases,” said study co-leader Dr. Mahmood Shivji. “Now, we find that

nature has developed clever strategies to maintain the stability of genomes in these large-bodied, long-lived sharks. Shark DNA is 1.5 times larger than human DNA, which means there are many things genetically coded into the animals that aren’t wired in humans.

Diabetics who eat nuts are less likely to develop heart disease PEOPLE with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who rarely if ever, consume nuts, a US study suggests. Diabetics who ate at least five 28-gram (1-ounce) servings of nuts a week were 17 percent less likely to develop heart disease than people with diabetes who had no more than one serving of nuts weekly, the study found. Even just one serving of nuts might still be good for the heart, however. For people with diabetes, adding just one extra serving of nuts a week was associated with a 3 percent lower risk of developing cardiac conditions and 6 percent lower risk of dying from heart problems. The study was published in Circulation Research. “These data provide novel evidence that supports the recommendation of incorporating nuts into healthy dietary patterns for the prevention of cardiovascular disease complications and premature deaths among individuals with diabetes,” said lead study author Gang Liu, a nutrition researcher at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston. The study wasn’t a controlled experiment designed to prove whether or how nuts might protect people with diabetes against heart disease. But it’s possible that nut consumption may help improve things

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like blood sugar control and inflammation due at least in part to nutrients in nuts like unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E and folate and minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium, Liu said. Too many nuts may not necessarily be a good thing, however. “A handful of nuts is beneficial for heart, but it remains unclear what’s the ideal serving size,” Liu said by email. More than half of the people in the study didn’t eat nuts at all, Liu noted. “Whether the more nuts, the better, needs more studies in populations with large range of nut consumption,” Liu said. “Despite the high energy density of nuts, there is no evidence for an association between frequent nut consumption and weight gain, possibly explained by the satiating effect of nut consumption.” In the study, researchers used self-reported diet questionnaires from 16,217 men and women before and after they were diagnosed with diabetes and asked them about their consumption of both peanuts and tree nuts over a period of several years. All of the participants had type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, that’s associated with aging and obesity.

NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED SC 793, by Cable & Wireless TCI Ltd. for the construction of a Communications Tower has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on plot/ parcel 20305/8, South Caicos. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Communications Tower to replace an existing Communications Tower which is now at the end of its useful life and will be decommissioned when the new Tower is complete.

Tree nuts such as walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans, macadamias, hazelnuts and pine nuts were more strongly linked to a lower risk of heart disease than peanuts.

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 Posted: February 21, 2019 15455

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February 23 - March 1, 2019

Sports Interational

Gayle breaks Afridi’s record for most sixes in international cricket CHRIS Gayle toppled Shahid Afridi to top the list of most international sixes during the 1st ODI between West Indies and England at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Wednesday. Gayle hit a six of the first ball in the 15th over of the West Indies innings off Moeen Ali to surpass Pakistan’s Afridi. Gayle now has 488 international sixes, one more than Afridi. Gayle went on to score his 24th ODI hundred, finally being dismissed by Ben Stokes in the 47th over. Gayle scored 135 from 129 balls, including three fours and 12 maximums. Third on that list is former New Zealand wicket-keeper-batsman Brendon McCullum, who has hit 398 international sixes. former Sri Lanka opener Sanath Jayasuriya is fourth with international sixes 352. India’s Rohit Sharma an d MS Dhoni come in fifth and sixth on the list with 349 and 348 international sixes, followed by AB de Villiers, who has 328 international sixes. Gayle before the start of the threematch ODI series between West Indies and England had announced that he will retire at the end of 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England & Wales. “I’m in good condition. The

Russia’s Sergei Chernyshev, competing under the nickname Bumblebee, won breaking gold at the 2018 Youth Olympics. Chris Gayle is now the man with most sixes in international cricket.

body is feeling good and I’m pleased with that. I’ve lost a bit of weight and I don’t want to get too big. I’m still working on my six pack. I’m trying to keep up with the youngsters in the field who are like cats the way they chase the ball. I still have it in me and I’m still enjoying it,” Gayle had said about his retirement. “I don’t know who is opening the bowling for England, but any bowler is going to beware of Chris Gayle. That doesn’t change because he is 39 now, they are going to be saying ‘yes, he’s got some grey hair in his beard, let’s get him now, this is the

perfect time to get the ‘Universe Boss’ now he is 39’.” Gayle, aged 39-year-old, is the second most capped West Indies player with 284 matches and is also the second highest run-scorer with 9,727 runs, behind only West Indies legend Brian Lara - who has 10,405 runs from 299 matches. Gayle has the most centuries by a West Indian in ODI, with 23, as well as the highest score of 215 ( which he scored in the last edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup against Zimbabwe. Gayle is also handy with the ball, picking up 165 wickets. (India Today)

Jamaican athlete Asafa Powell weds Canadian model THE social media pages of Jamaican athlete Asafa Powell have been overflowing with congratulatory messages following his weekend marriage to Canadian model, Alyshia Miller. Powell, who formerly held the world record for the 100 metres and has broken the 10-second barrier more than 90 times, tied the knot with Miller in Montego Bay, St James, on the weekend. The intimate ceremony saw scores of friends and family members in fabulous fashion to witness the couple’s enchanting nuptial bliss. The suave sub-10 king opted for a suited twist on the classic black and white, while his ‘queen’ was the epitome of beauty, in an elegant offwhite lace wedding dress. Their priceless picture and video exuding happiness and love have been all over Instagram. (Jamaica Gleaner)

Asafa Powell and his Canadian wife, Alyshia.

Olympic Games: Paris organisers propose breakdancing to IOC as a new sport for 2024 BREAKDANCING has been proposed for inclusion in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, organisers have announced. It is among four sports that organisers will propose to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as well as surfing, climbing and skateboarding, which will all debut at Tokyo 2020. Squash campaigned unsuccessfully for inclusion in the Paris Games, as did billiard sports and chess. Breakdancing was included in the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018. The IOC will consider the proposal and must reach a decision by December 2020. Tony Estanguet, a three-time canoeing Olympic champion and head of the Paris 2024 organising committee, said the inclusion of the new sports would make the Olympics “more urban” and “more artistic”. Russia’s Sergei Chernyshev, competing under the nickname Bumblebee, won the first breakdancing - known as ‘breaking’ - gold medal for boys at last year’s Youth Olympics, while Japan’s Ramu Kawai won the girls’ title. The Youth Olympics saw competitors involved in head-tohead “battles” and it is reported that this format would be used in Paris. Team GB had no breaking competitors in Buenos Aires. A Team GB spokesperson said: “We look forward to welcoming all new sports into the Olympic Games and will work with the relevant bodies to develop our relationships at the appropriate time. “Although we did not compete in what was an invitational event at the recent Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, we did witness the popularity of breakdancing among fans there.”

As well as the proposed sports, Paris organisers also announced that the 2024 Games would allow the public to immerse themselves in the Olympic experience, through virtual and connected sports. In addition, members of the public will be able to run the marathon course on the same day as the event - straight after the Olympic race under the same conditions as those faced by the athletes. “With Paris 2024, the spectators of the Games finally become actors of the Games,” said Estanguet. Squash’s failure to make the list of proposed sports was met with “great disappointment” by the sport’s governing bodies. In a joint statement, the World Squash Federation (WSF) and the Professional Squash Association (PSA) said: “We truly believe squash could seamlessly integrate into the Olympic programme with minimal costs and an optimised pool of participants. “Our unique interactive glass court would allow squash to bring a lot of additional excitement and spectacular action to any iconic monument of the host city or shed a new light on less known urban areas, while also helping to engage young people in the sport from day one of the preparations and well beyond the Olympic Games.” Karate will make its Olympic debut at the 2020 Games but has not been included on the shortlist of proposed sports for the Paris Games four years later, with the World Karate Federation (WKF) saying it was “deeply saddened”. “Our sport has grown exponentially over the last years, and we still haven’t had the chance to prove our value as an Olympic sport since we will be making our debut as an Olympic discipline in Tokyo 2020,” said WKF president Antonio Espinos.

February 23 - March 1, 2019

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Sports Interational

Manny Machado has reportedly agreed a $300m deal with the San Diego Padres.

Manny Machado: Record $300m deal agreed, according to reports MANNY Machado, who spent the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has agreed a recordbreaking $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres, according to reports. If confirmed, the franchise’s 10year agreement with the 26-yearold would be the most expensive contract ever signed by a free agent in American sports history, with Machado having gone unsigned since the end of last season. It would surpass the decade-long $275 million contract that Alex Rodriguez signed in December

2007. The deal, which is said to be dependent on the outcome of a medical, would also place as the third highest in sporting history for any individual sports contract, behind fellow baseball player Giancarlo Stanton’s $325 million deal with the Miami Marlins in 2014 and boxer Canelo Alvarez’s $365 million arrangement with sports broadcaster DAZN. Machado, who played a key role in the Dodgers’ run to the 2018 World Series after joining the team in July, had previously represented the Baltimore Orioles for six years.

Though neighbours, politics have influenced cricket in India and Pakistan for decades.

Indian cricket board reportedly set to ask for Pakistan World Cup ban THE relationship between India and Pakistan has always been strained to say the least, but now things could be escalated to a whole new level ahead of this year’s 50-over World Cup. According to a Times of India report, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) whose job is to oversee the functioning of the Indian cricket board (BCCI), has drafted a letter to the ICC asking for Pakistan to be banned from the 2019 World Cup. In the letter understood to be addressed to ICC chairman Shashank Manohar, if Pakistan is not banned from the tournament, there

are threats for India to boycott the tournament. Sources told the Times of India that the letter asked for Pakistan to be banned from participating in the World Cup by the ICC “in the light of the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir”. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has also weighed in on the topic, suggesting the World Cup would struggle to go on without India’s participation, as quoted by the Times of India. “I feel it will be really difficult for ICC to go on with a World Cup without India,” Ganguly said.

St-Pierre beat Bisping with a third-round submission.

Georges St-Pierre: Two-division UFC champion retires aged 37 TWO-DIVISION UFC champion Georges St-Pierre has announced his retirement. The 37-year-old Canadian returned from a four-year absence to beat Britain’s Michael Bisping for the middleweight title in November 2017. He is one of only six UFC fighters to have held titles in multiple weight classes having also been welterweight champion for 2,204 days. “In combat sport that’s how you should retire - on top,” said St-Pierre, who won 26 of his 28 fights from 2002-17. St-Pierre retires holding several UFC records.

He tops the UFC lists in three categories - passes, strikes and takedowns and his 13 successes in title bouts is the most of any fighter. His combined reign of 2,237 days as champion [2,204 welterweight, 33 middleweight] is second only to Anderson Silva’s 2,457 days as middleweight champion. His victory over Bisping in 2017 made him the fourth man to become a multiple weight champion, joining Conor McGregor, BJ Penn and Randy Couture, with Daniel Cormier subsequently becoming a fifth male multi-weight champion and Amanda Nunes the first woman to join the list. St-Pierre first retired following a record ninth consecutive title

defence in 2013 and lost only twice, to Matt Hughes in 2004 and Matt Serra in 2007, winning his final 13 contests. “The career of an athlete is not a straight line. Sometimes it’s a curve up, you have obstacles, up down and it’s important right now and to this day that I remember the positives of everything,” he said. “When I was young, the reason that I started mixed martial arts is that I watched Royce Gracie growing up when he won the first UFC and at that particular moment I knew exactly that’s what I wanted to do it’s weird it’s like I had a vision and I want to thank Royce Gracie to have inspired me.”

Juventus beaten at Atletico to leave Ronaldo on brink of Champions League exit Ahead of the game, much had been made of Ronaldo’s return to Madrid, the city where he spent nine years with Real, winning the Champions League on four occasions. His reported $117million move to Juventus last July brought an end to his glorious time in Spain and opened an exciting new chapter with a club desperate to win Europe’s top prize. But that chapter may have to wait for a happy ending if this result is anything to go by. Atletico, which was deprived of the lead by a contentious refereeing decision following a review by the Video Assistant Referee, will surely be favorite to progress to the quarterfinal. Alvaro Morata’s thumping header appeared to have given the home side the lead only for the referee to rule out the effort for a foul after

Diego Godin fires home his side’s second with the aid of a deflection off Cristiano Ronaldo.

watching a replay on the pitchside screen. The decision riled Atletico, though it need not have worried as Gimenez fired home from close range with 12

minutes remaining. Godin added a second five minutes later, his shot taking a slight deflection off Ronaldo on its way into the net.

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February 23 - March 1, 2019

Sports National

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Maximin on the verge of becoming a professional player after signing with Motive Sports EIGHTEEN year-old power/forward centre, Jessy Maximin has signed on to be represented by One Motives Sports, which will can lead him to becoming a professional basketball player. The youngster played for the HAB Sonics men’s team in the PABA Night League from 20162017, for the Rising Stars and for the Maranatha High School in the Caribbean Invitational and the 20 and Under Mallory McComish PABA Tournament, where he was

instrumental in leading his school to the title. Current coach of the 6 ft 10in player Ciaran O’Neill told the Weekly News that in July, One Motive Sports is coming to Provo to train Jessy for a week. “Jessy will have options all over the world. One Motive Sports has sent players to Belize Puerto Rico and other countries to play Professional. O’Neill said that while on Island

Jessy Maximin is a good young prospect.

One Motive Sports will be looking at other prospects. The coach added that: “This is a step in the right direction for the

future of Turks & Caicos Islands Basketball. Being represented by One Motive Sports will allow Jessy to receive

offers from Professional Basketball Clubs. Its about keeping Turks & Caicos Islands Basketball on the Map.”

Turtles still flawless in Tag Rugby League AFTER five weeks of play in the Graham Thompson TCI Tag League, the Fairways Tipsy Turtles are yet to lose. The team sits comfortably at the top of the points table with 15 points from five wins with no defeats or draws. BCQS Jolly Ranchers and the Unicorns of Doom are both on 10 points from three wins, two defeats and one bonus point each in their five games, while Iron Shore Crossfit Wahoos are fourth on nine points with three wins

and two losses in five games. Also in the mix are the Meridian Marauders with eight points (two wins, two bonus points and three defeats). Le Bouchon Nuff Said are sixth on six points from two wins in five games, while Turks Head Tigers and Coast Architects Red Mist sit at the bottom of the table on a win each in five games. Both teams also have two bonus points (5 points each). Games were expected to continue on Thursday evening at the Meridian Field.

TCI has 12 new football match commissioners

TCI football is now armed with 12 new match commissioners. The new commissioners took part in a match commissioner’s course which was organised by the TCIFA and led by FIFA Instructor Patrick Beckles.

Valentine’s Day Cup for model sailboat races dubbed best yet THE Valentine’s Day Cup for model sailboat races, which was held on Saturday last at the Bambarra beach in Middle Caicos was dubbed as the best yet according to organisers. Over 250 persons enjoyed the day, which included food, music and sailboat races. The sailboats were an amazing sight lined up along the shore. Almost all boats had new sails for 2019, courtesy of the dedicated volunteers and the annual support of the Tourist Board geared at maintaining the fleet. Furnished with fresh paint of all colours, boats from 15 inches to 5 feet, sloop rigs, gaff rigs- a variety of local tradition rarely seen and very special to this event, were all on display. The races were hugely popular, with lots of participation from captains of all ages, many with little experience—but lots of enthusiasm.

PREMIER’S CUP In the prestigious Premier’s Cup race, which was the highlight of the day, 12 big boats took to the sea in a strong contest around a lengthy course with three legs. TCISA Flyers led by Tarik Germeil emerged victorious, while Moon and Back (Toby and Mike Ramsey) finished second and Turks and Caicos Tourism Board (George Ellis) placed third. The event started with the smaller boats. The first race was the Class ‘B’ with 14 captains in the line up. In the end, Sea Star (Tyshawn) finished ahead of SV DRPS (Hakim) and SV Chips (Tamani) respectively. In the Ladies Open Challenge, the TCISA Flyers (Annabel and Emma) emerged ahead of Miss Val (Maggie) and Sea Wings (Camilla Lucus). Nine boats entered the race. A number of individual awards

Some of the youngsters in action.

were given out. Including to Max Lucus, who at age five was the youngest captain. On the other end of the spectrum, Ralph Wilke was rewarded for his competitive nature at age 75 (the oldest captain), while Kevin Darmody was named

the captain with the best sailing skills and Denaz Williams the best sportsperson at the event. Wilke also won the Dolphus Arthur Memorial Award for overall seamanship. The Valentine Sweetheart awards for perseverance

were given to Sara Kaufman, George Ellis & Maggie! According to information from the organisers, continued support from the premier’s office, make cash prizes, trophies and special awards possible for the sailors each year.

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February 23 - March 1, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

More schools, more athletes in 2019 High School Athletics Championships A RECORD number of schools and an increase in athletes will make the 2019 Inter High School National Track and Field Championships very exciting. The event, which is billed for the National Stadium from March 9-11, will attract 14 schools and according to Director of Sports Jarrett Forbes, unlike last year when teams were restricted to 30 athletes each, this time around a maximum of 45 athletes each will be allowed to compete. Schools that are expected to field teams include: defending champions, Clement Howell High School (CHHS), the British West Indies Collegiate, HJ Robinson High, Maranatha Academy, Marjorie

Basden High, Raymond Gardiner High, TCIPS Comprehensive High, Holy Family Academy, TCI Middle School, Wesley Methodist, Elite School, Long Bay High, Alpha and International School. Along with the school rivalry, athletes will be given a chance to compete in invitational races. Several relay races, including a 4X100M male invitational, a 4X100M female invitational, a 4X100M company invitational and a mixed sprint medley open (two males and two females) are carded along with a 100M male invitational and a 100M female invitational. BANNER COMPETITION Schools will also be competing in a

TCI U11 Boys and coaching team with the trophy.

The Clement Howell High School Eagles will look to defend their title.

banner competition, and the school with the best banner will win a $500 cash prize. Forbes told the Weekly News that the “banners will be judged on: creativity, school spirit, TCI culture and presentation.” Additionally, the Department of Sports will hold an exciting opening

ceremony of March 9 from 17:00h to highlight TCI’s culture. DEFENDING CHAMPIONS CHHS Eagles are still the team to beat. At last year’s event, they defended their title against the everimproving Raymond Gardiner High School.

The Provo school had finished with 599.5 points, while RGHS ended with 506.5 points in the 12-school competition. At the 2018 event, Marjorie Basden High School finished third with 383 points, while Long Bay High School placed fourth with 286 points, ahead of HJ Robinson (272).

The Girls U12 team also played well.

TCI U11 boys finish second in Bronze finals at Weston Cup THE Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) U11 Boys team battled their way to a second place finish in the bronze division at the just concluded Weston Cup and Showcase in Florida. The event, which is recognized as one of the top-15 youth tournaments in the US, normally attracts a number of

international teams. This year, TCI travelled with its Boys U11 and U13 teams and its Girls U12 team. The young boys’ team led the charge with a second place finish in the bronze final. On Saturday, they got past CES Juventus Doral Sturaro 2-1,

while on Sunday they whipped MST SFK Vikings U11 3-0, before defeating South Florida FC Red 2-1 in the semi-finals on Monday morning. A short while later, they went down to Coral Springs United FC 2-1 in the final of the event. Our Girls U12 team and Boys U13 team also did a great job.

February 23 - March 1, 2019

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February 23 - March 1, 2019