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‘LONG-TERM HEALTH ISSUES’

Human rights chiefs’ stark dump smoke warning

Choking fumes from Providenciales’ dire dumpsite forced children to be sent home from school this week – as human PAGE rights chiefs warned of “lethal” health 5 impacts from chronic ongoing blazes.

SIPT JUDGE DISAGREES WITH DEFENCE, SAYS TRIAL IS “MANAGEABLE” PAGE  4

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SIPT judge disagrees with defence, says trial is “manageable”

BY DELANA ISLES JAMAICAN jurist, judge Paul Harrison has decided that the three plus years long Special Investigation Prosecution Team (SIPT) trial is quite manageable and delays were unavoidable.

Harrison’s ruling is in direct contradiction to that of the defence attorneys who cited the unmanageability of the behemoth case and the ensuing abuse of process.

In his decision, delivered on January 24, after several submissions by the defence, Judge Harrison informed the court that the trial was indeed manageable and that it was not an abuse of process for it to have taken a long time.

Although he conceded that the case has suffered numerous delays, he said that in his view the trial cannot be categorised as unmanageable and that many of the delays were unavoidable and sought to maintain fairness to all involved in the case.

In wrapping up his one hour long ruling, Harrison stated: “One cannot go back and change the beginning but one can change the end.”

Harrison’s ruling on the issue of manageability and abuse has some precedent in the ruling of a New Zealand Court of Appeal judge who found that the right to be tried in a reasonable time is not a right not to be tried in an unreasonable time.

Many of the defence submissions

Former premier Dr Rufus Ewing will not be running for PNP leader

Ewing rules himself out of PNP leadership race

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Judge Paul Harrison

were premised on the Crown’s failure to make the trial manageable from the outset and during the course of the trial, and the court’s failure to regulate the trial process thus ensuring its manageability.

In terms of abuse of process counsel argued that there exists in the court’s hands, a power to stay the indictment on the grounds that it would be impossible to give the defendants a fair trial, or to stay it to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system.

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On the issue of manageability, they argued that the trial is overloaded with information, defendants and charges that could have been dealt with in separate hearings, culling and combining some of the projects named in the indictment, some of the defendants as well cutting unnecessary information that time has proven was impossible to address.

Harrison’s ruling on those two issues - manageability and abuse of process - is however, not a final ruling on the no case submission applications that the defence has submitted.

It is expected that upon resumption of its sitting, the trial will continue with a decision on those applications.

In the meantime, the court is currently in recess as one of the defence attorneys is attending to a medical emergency, prompting another lengthy adjournment in the trial.

The trial, which began on December 18, 2015, officially marked its three-year anniversary in December 2018, bringing the entire process - from initial investigations and commission of inquiry to date to about 10 years.

The defendants in the trial are Michael Misick, Floyd Hall, McAllister Hanchell, Lillian Boyce, Jeffrey Hall, Clayton Greene, Thomas ‘Chal’ Misick, Lisa Hall and Melbourne Wilson.

The defendants - one of whom is a former premier and four others are former Government ministers in the Misick administration - are accused of dodgy land and other deals during their time in office.

FORMER premier Dr Rufus Ewing has announced that he will not be contesting the Progressive National Party (PNP)’s leadership this March.

In a Facebook video posted on his page on Tuesday (February 5), Ewing said his political hiatus afforded him an opportunity for “deep reflection”.

The watershed moment in Ewing’s political career came when the PNP lost in the 2016 landslide election prompting him to quit.

“Since the election of 2016, I’ve gone through a process of faith based deep reflection and introspection so as to make the best decision on behalf of myself, family, country and my beloved Turks and Caicos Islanders.

“This has resulted in me making the decision not to contest the party leadership at the upcoming national congress.”

The move comes as a surprise as Ewing had been seen by many as a strong possible candidate for the job, having held the position before.

Ewing further appealed to his supporters for “understanding” and called on them to continue to support the party and whoever is elected at the PNP’s national convention in March.

During the convention, the new leader, chairman, deputy chairman, treasurer, public relations director, secretary general and party whip will be ratified.

“My fellow PNPs and Turks and Caicos Islanders who believe in the philosophy, ideology and good of the Progressive National Party, we are approaching another critical moment in the life of our party, a moment when we have to elect the leader and officers of this

party that would bring us victory in the next general election.

“I know that this decision may not sit well with you my supporters but I am asking for your understanding, patience, best wishes and support with this decision.

“We now have the awesome task of deciding who is best suited to lead our great party at this time.

“I would say to you let God guide your decisions he sees all things, knows all things and his plans must be fulfilled,” he added.

The party’s erstwhile leader called on staunch supporters to band together and remain united as the territory prepares to head to the polls in 2020.

“Let us stand ready, united and strong to support whomever emerges as our leader.

“It is only through unity, strength, vision and purpose that we will once again emerge victorious at the polls.

“Yes victorious not just for the PNP but for the people.”

He wished all of the leadership contenders well as they follow their “heart, passion and purpose” into leadership.

“As for me I will continue to pursue my heart, passion and purpose for improving the lives and well-being of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Caribbean and the world at large for now from a global platform.

“Within my heart this is not the end of my political journey as I consider this to be my ‘In the Valley’ experience, the best of me is yet to come.”

With his decision, the field of potential candidates has narrowed.

The only PNP member who has announced his intention to run for leadership to date is Hon. George Lightbourne.

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Children were sent home from school after complaining of feeling unwell

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Firefighters tackled the blaze but smoke continues to billow from the site

‘Long-term health issues’

Human rights chiefs’ stark dump smoke warning

BY GEMMA HANDY CHOKING fumes from Providenciales’ dire dumpsite forced children to be sent home from school this week – as human rights chiefs warned of “lethal” health impacts from chronic ongoing blazes.

Pupils at TCIPS Comprehensive High School in Academy Drive reported feeling unwell due to pungent smoke which Government officials blamed on arson.

The latest infernos which simmered for several days sending plumes of noxious smog over nearby housing estates once again caused misery for local residents.

The two Priton Homes developments – where dozens of families with young children live – are particularly susceptible to the impact of the fires.

Problems with dump blazes were ongoing for several years before the Government handed responsibility for the site to a private company in 2012.

But the tribulations were reignited when the contract with Turks and Caicos Environmental Management (TCEM) expired in October.

“It has been horrible,” one Belglade Parker Gardens mother told the Weekly News.

“Since there has not been much wind this winter, from sundown to sunrise a smog settles over the neighbourhood at least a couple of days a week.”

Another resident reported being unable to see outside for more than an hour on one occasion this week.

And a father at phase two of the Priton scheme said the family was forced to keep windows and doors shut for two days amid fears for their 20-month-old baby.

Other neighbours have reported being kept awake at night coughing, along with pungent smells clinging

to their clothes and furniture.

On Tuesday (February 5), TCEM bosses issued a statement after multiple inquiries from the public and media. While sympathetic to residents’ plight, the company said it was powerless to help.

TCEM handed control of both the Providenciales and Grand Turk dumps back to the Government on October 28 last year.

“TCEM has had zero involvement with the management or operation of the facilities from that date,” the statement continued, adding: “We are deeply empathetic to the residents affected, but we cannot speak to the cause of this fire nor the efforts of the Government to combat it or mitigate its impacts.”

Meanwhile, health and environment chiefs also faced a backlash from the Human Rights Commission which sent out a lengthy statement on Wednesday accusing them of a gross dereliction of duty.

“There have been many allegations for these fires, such as poor management, illegal immigrants burning coal kilns, to malicious sabotage, but ultimately, whatever the cause, it is Government’s responsibility to resolve this matter expeditiously,” it read.

Emissions from the blazes are “potentially lethal with well-proven acute and chronic health impacts”.

Burning tyres “emit dioxins and benzene derivatives which have been linked with reproductive impairment and cancer in humans,” the statement continued.

While the current administration is making a “huge environmental stride” banning single use plastics, “what of the devastating environmental conditions threatening the health of the residents of Blue Hills, Wheeland?” the commission chided.

Particularly concerning is the “deteriorating health of children with asthma”.

“Among the health impacts of landfill fires are both cancer and higher mortality rates for pregnant mothers and babies,” it continued.

“It’s not just the smoke that’s the problem but what that smoke contains. There is the potential here for residents of the area to experience long-term health issues as a consequence of these potential pollutants. These fires are not just an inconvenience; they are a wellestablished threat to life.”

The strongly-worded report demanded the Government take immediate action, saying it had a responsibility under international and domestic law to find a permanent solution to “protect the lives and livelihoods of the residents and their children”.

The latest inferno simmered for several days sending up plumes of noxious smog

On Thursday (February 7), Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs sent “sincerest apologies” to constituents for the fumes that lingered for almost a week.

Security staff have been posted at the site to deter arsonists, he

said, adding that residents’ health and wellbeing were of “utmost importance”.

“We will be relentless in our commitment to ensuring there are significant and effective improvements in the systems in place to manage the facility,” Williams said.

Amended service charge bill passed

BY DELANA ISLES THE HOUSE of Assembly has passed the Hotel and Restaurant (Service Charge) Amendment Ordinance 2019 after much debate in the chamber.

On Tuesday, January 29, many of the Opposition members who had opposed the bill as unworkable reiterated their opposition to the proposed law.

They suggested that the 60/40 percent split between proprietor and employee remain the same.

Opposition members then left the chambers and the bill was then passed without them voting on it.

The new law took effect on February 1.

It comes after months of protests by some in the Opposition, consultations by the Government, the repeal of the original ordinance and finally amendments being made and consulted on to the new bill.

It promises hospitality workers 100 percent of the service charge collected from guests, but with deductions being made for National Insurance Board (NIB) and National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) statutory payments as well as all credit card fees related to the payment of service charge.

Proprietors of participating hotels, restaurants and villas will now apply a 10 percent service to their customers’ and guests’ bills, all of which, minus the aforementioned deductions will be paid to the workers.

The new law ensures better compliance with the ordinance, and puts in place an uncapped facility fee that proprietors can apply to guests’ bills, all of which the business will retain.

The law also makes provisions for proprietors to cover the costs associated with administering the service charge through the facility fee.

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BEACHES TAX CONFUSION

Beaches Turks and Caicos shocked the country last week when it announced that the resort would be closing “indefinitely” come January 2021.

In a statement issued on January 29, the parent company Sandals Resort International, said the decision to close was not related to any tax debt owed by them but, on the contrary, they are owed “many millions of dollars” by the TCI Government.

What are your thoughts?

Give us facts

The truth. Seriously. The Government and Sandals Resort International need to put the facts before us all. And that ain’t ever gonna happen.

Old messes

This is another mess falling out from the Misick years. All resorts have agreements in place with the Government when they invest.

As many people found out, written agreements were often ignored by Misick and his party.

People’s deeded land was taken from

them and awarded to supporters.

It is time for the truth about Beaches and the Misick Government to come out.

We have paid $240 million to InterHealth Canada since 2010, not including the inflated cost of building the hospitals.

That could have settled any debt we have with Butch Stewart. If Butch is not happy why is he offering 65 percent discounts to his clients on international TV? Stewart is also currently fighting with other governments.

One truth

Simple - one party is telling the truth - the other is not.

All her fault

Assuming the Beaches position is correct and that they are indeed due a very significant tax refund from the Government (something the Government has yet to refute publicly), then this is just another example of this Government constantly ignoring its financial obligations until a gun is put to its head.

One would wonder whether Beaches would contend that, if a 10 percent per month interest penalty is imposed on late payment of taxes, that the same rate of interest should be paid on delinquent refunds?

Remember that our premier has also taken unto herself the position of minister of finance, so this mess looks to be 100 percent her baby!

And the hits just keep on coming.

Too costly

Leave the key under the mat and turn off the lights, they are expensive!

Be careful

Whatever the rights and wrongs of it, be careful how you tread. Tourism suffers the sort of vicissitudes which can see it

A strong position A dispute of this nature must be approached in a dignified way, so the Rt Hon premier and her Government must be noted for their dignified and professional approach to the situation.

The premier’s confidence and poise must come from a knowledge that Beaches sits on the best beach in the world Grace Bay, not just ecologically but profit wise.

The reality is that this Government speaks from a position of strength by seeking an amicable and negotiated resolution.

The premier’s poise and resolve is justified: The Government and the public have nothing to worry about.

No resort on Grace Bay is known to fail. Land cannot be found. Demand for land, rooms etc, all outstrip supply.

Despite the denials and protestations, it has all to do with taxes. Further, paying taxes cannot give rise to market failure.

Beaches is one of the largest employers in the TCI, competing with the Government for the greater number of employees.

This factor alone makes Beaches a daunting corporate and awesome corporate partner with the TCI. Are they behaving as partners?

This begs a critical question, why threaten to close, why play games, why not negotiate in good faith?

Beaches has been around the TCI for quite a while and the TCI is its most profitable cash cow amongst their regional chain.

It is easily replaced owing to the demand for TCI property and resorts.

Complaints despite the largesse, are that they seek to treat employees, Jamaican and TCI alike, as one would treat animals.

One cannot complain of discrimination when it comes to that issue.

A little about their way of doing business in the Islands may be helpful.

Complaints have been that Beaches does not buy and invest enough into the local economy.

What kind of partner are they?

All of that was said to state that

Beaches is acting very improper as usual, employing shake-down, high school bully tactics to close in 2021.

No one is taking them serious as this is a typical shakedown and a consequence of how they have attempted to deal with these islands since their coming.

It cannot make sense as Beaches, if they are serious, are planning to fail, cause market failure, plan for a loss and destroy shareholder’s equity.

This threat and ‘bark’ which is worse than a bite, is intended to enable Beaches to continuously get its way.

Who can take the threat of a selfinflicted wound seriously?

If they are owed millions of dollars by the Government, why not seek to collect those monies by negotiation?

Why threaten the public with economic terrorism? It is best they back off and seek an amicable solution.

Two hours face to face could resolve this. Not a threat that will do more harm than good to these Islands.

disappear.

It is not guaranteed. We are not the only game in town. A whopping whole in our revenue of some $60 million a year could leave us destitute.

This guy is a big experienced player and is not committed here; he has many resources and other options.

Calling his bluff may be tantamount to shooting ourselves in the foot again.

Perhaps time to swallow pride even if it does hurt.

Also, why are there so many vague statements about the issue? There is talk of transparency, but very little actual sign of it.

We really have no other economic arrows to our bow. Our only other alternative industry was the offshore, which has been annihilated, courtesy of the EU and OECD with the willing cooperation of the FCO. Despite the disingenuous garbage some would have you believe.

Even the Bahamas, a sovereign independent state, is being coerced by the EU to implement corporation tax, so it would be child’s play for them to introduce it here.

We only got a stay of execution on VAT. We are really only a vassal state of these entities.

These are very unstable times, so be careful what you ask for!

Get it back

How wonderful if they leave! Get the Crown land back and use it better.

They employ few TCI folk, they are a taxpayer that claims the Government has ended up owing money to them.

They damage the environment and contribute nothing to the community. Ask for the keys tomorrow.

Keep talking

Negotiate! The knock-on effect of Beaches closing is wide reaching.

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Alternative sentencing is important for our youths – Home Affairs Minister

BY DELANA ISLES THE ALTERNATIVE sentencing bill is a “big deal” for the future of the Turks and Caicos Islands and its youths as it gives the court more choices in how to deal with convicted people.

This was the view of Minister of Home Affairs Communication and Transportation, Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, during his presentation on the bill last week in the House of Assembly.

Alternative sentencing looks at ways a convicted person can be punished under the law other than through the typical forms of punishment such incarceration.

These can be probation, restitution (victim compensation), fines and community service, among others.

Williams, whose ministry has oversight of Her Majesty’s Prison and the Social Welfare Department, stated that the ability of the courts to issue alternative sentencing orders is central to this bill.

These orders are - Community Service Order, Curfew Order, Expulsion Order, Discharge Order,

Conditional Sentence Order, Intermittent Sentence Order and Suspended Sentence Supervision Order.

“Of equal importance, is the role that the staff in the Social Development Department in my ministry will have to play.

“They will have responsibility for coordinating the activities and programmes of the orders supervising individuals.”

They will also be responsible for producing the reports required by the court before it imposes an alternative sentence to a defendant.

“I am happy to say that my Government has already begun preparation for the implementation of this bill by supporting the creation of a Probation, Parole and Rehabilitation Unit within the Social Development Department.”

The minister added that the Government has further supported the department by providing funding to hire a probation, parole and rehabilitation supervisor and parole officers during this financial year, and funding to hire more parole officers will be given in the new financial year.

probation officers alone.

Other stakeholders such as the police, the private sector and other parts of the public service, the churches and civic groups, all have a critical role to play in making this new sentencing system a success, the minister stated, before encouraging them all to play their part.

Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs Communication and Transportation

He said that it is the intention of the Government to improve the efficiency of the Parole Board and continue the groundwork for the Chance for Change Programme in the PDM Government’s Change Document.

“I believe that this is a big deal.

It is a big deal because for far too long, many of our young men leave the prison without any hope of ever learning a new skill or getting a job to support themselves, their families, or even contribute to society.

“This programme is a high priority for us and it will become operational within the next financial year.”

Williams said it is also important to make it very clear that none of the orders in the bill can be successfully implemented or executed by

A SECOND CHANCE The most important stakeholder, however, Minister Williams noted, is the person who receives an order.

They are the most important stakeholder because they will be given an opportunity to make a change in their behaviour.

He added that naturally there are some inmates who require the most serious and intense prison security level there is, and for this reason alternative sentencing will not be an option in every case.

But, for others, it seems to make sense to not introduce them to a lifestyle that can only make them worse off in the long-run.

One commonly used alternative sentencing measure is the ability to discharge an offender without punishment, which effectively gives the offender, if they are charged with a less serious crime, a second chance.

“If ordered, it is our hope that they make good use of that second chance, and make the choice to change.”

Williams added that as minister of home affairs with responsibility for the department of social services, he fully supports the alternative

Under the tree The vessel that was being used by Dominican men to illegally fish in TCI waters

Police seize 57lbs of marine product from illegal fishermen LOCAL fishermen can breathe a sigh of relief after Marine Branch officers captured and arrested poachers who had been illegally fishing in TCI waters.

The detection of the illegal vessel was made on Wednesday (February 6) at about 1.15pm by the police plane Airwing Sky Hawk, following which officers aboard the Marine Branch’s Sea Pursuit were informed and subsequently gave chase.

The now confiscated boat is a 30ft white and blue ‘panga’ type fishing vessel.

According to reports, the vessel powered by two 40HP outboard engines was fishing 11 miles southeast of Great Sand

Cay and was carrying 57 pounds of marine products.

Police said the vessel was taken to the marine base without incident or major issues.

Four men who are nationals of the Dominican Republic were taken into police custody.

Commenting on the seizure and arrest on the RTCIPF’s Facebook post of the incident was Ruth Blackman, elected member for South Caicos which is considered the TCI’s main fishing hub.

Blackman said: “Good job, the fishermen were complaining just yesterday that the TCI banks are empty and that something needs to be done about the poachers on the banks.” (Delana Isles)

sentencing bill so as to ensure people are given the chance to turn their lives around and become contributing members of society.

Williams noted that since coming to office, the Government has made some important changes that will benefit members of society who are most at risk.

And, in keeping with this mission, the changes that will be brought about by this bill have been geared towards producing a more progressive, balanced and modern criminal justice system that protects society from crime.

“My attention was recently drawn to an article by the Centre for Economic and Policy Research on the cost of incarceration. In it, they said that there are four benefits of alternative sentencing.

“It saves cost because it is far less costly than placing someone in prison; it promotes public safety because it helps individuals to address the underlying issues and factors that contribute to their criminal behaviour, it keeps families together and it encourages them to be accountable for their actions.”

He added that it also gives the courts more options to tailor appropriate sentences.

The minister noted that most adults believe that probation, community service and rehabilitative services are the appropriate components of sentences for nonviolent, non-serious offences and that jail or prison time are appropriate only when these fail.

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Toxic smoke from dump site fire billows across Blue Hills

BY OLIVIA ROSE ANOTHER fire erupted at the Providenciales dump site on Sunday (February 3) causing clouds of toxic black smoke to drift over homes in Blue Hills.

According to residents, at about 4pm loud explosions could be heard coming from the site as thick smoke began to rise.

Emergency services were called and firefighters came to tackle the blaze. They were assisted by bulldozer and excavator operators who used quarry to suppress the fire.

However, this did little to dampen the smouldering rubbish which continued to emit plumes of smoke across Wheeland and Chalk Sound throughout the week.

Hon. Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs and Member of Parliament for Blue Hills and Wheeland, apologised to residents for what he dubbed a “blatant act of arson”.

In a statement on Wednesday (February 6), he said the Government will be pursuing those who have perpetrated this “unlawful and outrageous act” and will see to it that they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The minister stressed that security staff have been posted at the dump site and they carry out several rounds of patrolling a day.

The Joint Task Force has also identified and destroyed several illegal coal kilns.

“Again, let me assure you that your health and wellbeing are of utmost importance to me,” he continued, “and my Government colleagues and I want to give you the reassurance that we will be relentless in our commitment to ensuring that there are significant and effective improvements in the systems that are in place to manage the facility.”

Turks and Caicos Environmental Management’s contract to manage the solid waste landfills in Providenciales and Grand Turk ended on October 28, 2018.

The company turned the facilities over to the TCI Environmental Health Department and the Government regained management.

On December 6, 2018, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson revealed that operations and maintenance of the site would be put out to tender.

“The Government is not going to be in a position to handle this job, the expertise and everything that is required

is not within the Government,” she said.

“But the Government is maintaining the site and bringing it to a state of readiness and we are going out to tender.”

Anyone with relevant skills and expertise can apply before February 20.

Further information, requests for clarification and queries can be requested in writing, directly to the Procurement Board at procurement@ gov.tc The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently approved a whopping $672,500 loan to help the territory improve its inadequate and antiquated systems.

The loan is aimed at developing a 20-year solid waste plan to address a myriad of waste management issues facing the territory.

It will be used to prepare a feasibility study of solid waste management options that are unique to the TCI’s problems.

Following a huge fire at the dump site in July last year, Williams said the Government was actively exploring a more effective solid waste management programme.

He stressed that “drastic and significant improvements” needed to be made.

Public can weigh in on future plans for TCI

BY OLIVIA ROSE RESIDENTS have the opportunity to shape a strategy poised to position the territory as a global leader in prosperity and development.

The Vision 2040 Strategy is a plan that will identify short, medium and long term goals for the TCI. And the Government is urging citizens to participate in an anonymous online survey to provide critical feedback.

The electronic consultation will assess residents’ perspectives on national and community priorities and needs, as well as provide critical responses on the strategy. It will close on Friday, February 15.

The Vision 2040 Strategy document articulates the aspirations for the territory over the next 20 years.

It is intended to be a roadmap for a high quality of life and a more vibrant society and will be guided by extensive research and analysis.

Five overarching pillars for the TCI’s holistic development have been identified as: high national

income and wealth, a socially cohesive society, healthy natural environmental, heritage and cultural assets, citizen security and justice, and good governance.

According to the Government’s online survey these pillars will be realised through a series of commitments and ongoing achievements.

They include: “The further growth and diversification of the tourism industry, diversification of the economy into sectors other than tourism that may become increasingly viable as tourism flourishes and the economy expands.

“Ensuring adequate access to development finance, incentivising micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), attracting appropriate levels of foreign investment, productivity improvements, adequate infrastructure development, skills enhancement and capacity development as well as ensuring access to decent work.

“Maintaining an acceptable standard of healthcare and access

to healthcare, ensuring sufficient access to decent housing and wholesome neighbourhoods, ensuring satisfactory social safety nets and protection from poverty and deprivation and social exclusion, ensuring good ecosystems, and proper management of marine and aquatic resources.

“Good management of heritage and cultural assets, adequate rural and urban planning, inclusive of proper waste management and pollution control, improving the national security environment through effective policing, border management, surveillance of the territorial waters and effective administration of justice, and good technical and political governance.”

This week two town hall meetings were organised to present the plan, in Grand Turk on Tuesday (February 5) and Providenciales on Thursday (February 7).

The full document can be viewed at www.gov.tc and comments can be emailed to vision2040feedback@ gov.tc

The landfill site in Blue Hills was still sending up plumes of smoke on Thursday (February 7)

Motivated public worker takes on new role ‘PROUD civil servant’ Renarda Williams has been appointed as director of compliance within the Customs Department.

She joined the Government in 2012 as a tax officer within the Revenue Department and is now excited to take on the new role.

In a press release on January 31, Deputy Governor Anya Williams said: “We congratulate Ms Williams on her successful appointment and hope that the training and experience gained in the Revenue Department will be an asset to her role.

“We are confident in her ability and know that she will do extremely well.”

The director of compliance is a new post that was created to assist the collector of customs in ensuring that adequate and appropriate control systems are operated within the Customs Department.

Williams will be responsible for planning and managing the internal audit programmes in all operational units and, along with the collector, responsible for ensuring that the strategic direction of the department corresponds to the Government’s objectives.

Williams said she is grateful for the opportunity to take on the role.

“I am known to be a hardworking, highly motivated and successful individual and a proud civil servant.

“During my tenure in the Revenue Department I have contributed tremendously to

Renarda Williams looks forward to the new challenge

the work of that department, particularly the Compliance Division and although it saddens me to bid farewell to my colleagues, I look forward to this new challenge, to use the experience and knowledge gained to deliver the best quality service to my department, and by extension, the Government and people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Williams holds an Associate Degree in Business Studies from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Barry University in Miami, Florida.

She is currently pursuing an MBA programme by distance at Arden University in the United Kingdom.

During her tenure at the Revenue Department she benefitted from numerous training programmes including an attachment to the Inland Revenue in Jamaica funded by the Civil Service Professional Development Fund.

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Regional tourism experts share optimistic forecast CARIBBEAN tourism officials are upbeat about 2019 and confidently expect another year of positive growth bolstered by increased airlift, improved sales, ongoing investments in hotel upgrades and refurbishments, and new properties coming on stream.

Frank Comito, director general and CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), spoke with regional reporters at the association’s 37th annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which ended January 31 in Montego Bay. He shared the optimistic tourism forecast, including a second consecutive year of significant increases in new hires and capital improvements resulting from the stronger performance trend.

In a subsequent press release to regional media, Comito announced the results of the fourth annual CHTA Industry Performance and Outlook Study, expressing high expectations about the immediate future.

He indicated that 85 percent of the hotels surveyed expressed optimism about the year, with many

citing a continuation of the positive performance they experienced in 2018.

Increased capital investments are paying dividends for 61 percent of hotels, while strong revenues are generating new hires by 47 percent of respondents.

Another 44 percent are maintaining existing employment levels. Seventy-six percent of hoteliers have reported increased revenue with 29 percent registering significant growth.

“We are seeing high levels of investments in upgrades of existing hotels over the past three years, and the growth in new room inventory contributes to modest increases in room rates as the region’s product continues to expand and improve,” the CHTA CEO said.

“This is a considerable shift from what we were seeing four years ago and is expected to continue this year.”

Comito added that a healthier hotel sector is contributing to growth in employment, higher tax revenues for governments, and helping more hotels to realise a net profit.

CHTA’s CEO Frank Comito (right) and chief marketing officer Matt Cooper (left) talk tourism with David Noel, president and CEO of Scotiabank Group Jamaica

Eighty percent of responding hotels anticipate net profits as they finalise their 2018 books.

“A healthy hotel sector is paramount to economic growth.

While every sector of our tourism economy is important, specifically cruise, marinas, and vacation home rentals, it is the hotel sector which has the greatest multiplier effect on economies.

“They continue to have the greatest impact on employment generation, spin-off businesses, new airlift, and tax revenue.

“We are pleased to see performance moving in this positive direction,” he added.

The tourism veteran said the CHTA survey will help the organisation gain a better understanding of the state of

the tourism economy, its outlook and factors which could influence the sustained expansion of the region’s visitor industry.

The survey polled a representative sampling of hotels throughout the Caribbean looking at their 2018 performance and 2019 expectations.

It examined areas such as employment levels, revenue, profits, capital spending, room occupancy and rates as a basis for assessing the state of the tourism economy.

The residual impacts of the 2017 hurricanes were still affecting several destinations, and Comito urged tourism officials to address any lingering unfavourable marketplace perceptions by making greater marketing investments.

“While we are definitely upbeat

about the performance of tourism in the region, we cannot rest on our laurels this year,” he said, while cautioning that changes in the global economy could adversely impact performance.

“As we enjoy a very strong winter season, the industry should anticipate and plan for external factors which could curb growth in 2019.”

Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2019 was produced by CHTA in collaboration with co-hosts the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Jamaica Ministry of Tourism.

It is the leading event in the Caribbean tourism industry where delegates from Caribbean countries meet with buyers from more than 20 markets.

Wymara owners rebrand the Gansevoort resort THE FORMER Gansevoort Turks and Caicos has been renamed Wymara Resort and Villas after the property owners took over branding.

In a statement on January 28, Wymara announced the Grace Bay beach property and villas in Providenciales would now run under a new name.

It said the company was “ushering in a new year and a new era for the luxury resort and newly-unveiled oceanfront villas on Turtle Tail”.

The resort and villas are now fully owned and managed by the original developers of the resort, Wymara. “…guests will enjoy a continuation of the warm hospitality, attentive service and amenities the resort is known for,” the statement said.

Wymara Resort and Villas is a 91room luxury resort featuring a spa, fitness centre, a 7,000 square foot infinity pool, signature restaurant Stelle, champagne themed Pink Bar and beachfront restaurant Zest.

In 2018, Wymara introduced seven water front four and fivebedroom villas on Turtle Tail Bay,

located 2.5 miles away for the main resort.

Rob Ayer and Bruce Maclaren, codevelopers and owners of Wymara, said: “As we enter 2019 with the new villas and the 10th anniversary of the resort, we took the opportunity to create a fresh, comprehensive new independent identity.

“We are committed to elevating the guest experience with contemporary elegance in all design aspects, quality and service; which will redefine Caribbean luxury.”

The staffing at the resort will remain the same following the switch in identity.

Grant Friedman, CEO and managing director of Wymara, has been managing the property since it opened 10 years ago.

“Our tenured executive team of hospitality experts truly care about curating the most enjoyable and memorable stays for each individual guest,” he said.

“We look forward to welcoming guests to experience our new brand that celebrates our award-winning resort, villas and team.”

The former Gansevoort resort is now named Wymara Resort and Villas

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The Beaches resort saga is a wake-up call

Dear Editor, I am grateful for the fact that the Turks and Caicos Islands are blessed to have a resort such as Beaches TCI. However, I have a major problem when developers put us in a hostage position.

The announcement by Beaches of their impending closure two years in advance is a major threat to the Turks and Caicos Islands’ economy.

Perhaps Beaches is saying the $60 million is also a threat to the survival of their business, especially if the money was never collected from guests.

If Beaches never collected the money from guests, then it is a different matter. If the majority of the $60 million is penalties, then this too is a different matter.

If Beaches indeed collected the money from the guests, then it should be paid over to the Government.

However, we do not know the full story as the Government has not released any major details on this situation due to the legal issues.

This whole Beaches saga is a wake up a call and it is time we take a serious review of other opportunities and a review of our penalties on our tax structure.

As a result of Beaches, our country receives significant exposure to the world through their aggressive advertising and marketing.

There is an increase in

international airlines to the TCI and consequently, our land-based tourist arrivals increased.

Beaches is the second largest employer after the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

Beaches also plays an integral part in our community events through sponsorships and donations.

Beaches Turks and Caicos Islands have claimed that in 2017, they were charged additional taxes and penalties as 213 percent overall resulting in more than $60 million.

They also claimed that have overpaid in taxes and the Government owes them. The Government in their response has confirmed that Beaches are not avoiding the payment of taxes.

The accommodation tax collected

by TCIG for the year ending March 31, 2018, was $59,152,185.

I am not sure how much of that is from Beaches but I would imagine more than 60 percent.

The accommodation tax requires all relevant stakeholders to charge their guests 12 percent and to remit the collections to the Government by the 21st day of the following month.

I believe that all stakeholders should follow the law of the country and charge the 12 percent and remit it to TCIG. After all, it is money collected on behalf of the Government.

However, I do have an issue with the 10 percent compounded penalty

Drexwell Seymour

rate. Someone can be charge up to 120 percent for one year. I think the Government needs to review this.

I know this was implemented to encourage people to pay on time.

However, this is not a deterrent to some businesses as some are still not paying on time.

I think the penalty is too excessive.

While, people should render what is due to TCIG, if the current penalties are imposed, most of these businesses especially the small business will not be able to remain in business should they not pay the taxes on time.

I think people should pay a penalty for being late but not at a compounded interest rate. I know of many small businesses who were assessed a penalty which was more than the actual tax in itself.

I think the rate should be simple and should applied to all Government agencies including NHIP and NIB. I do not know how much of the $60

million includes penalties for Beaches but it would be great if we can get a breakdown of the $60 million.

I think some consideration should be given for the waiver of the penalties. Obviously, if we do it for Beaches, we should do the same for other businesses.

I also think we need to review the all-inclusive methodology. While guests may not have a breakdown of their rates on their invoices, the all-inclusive accounting department knows what the room rate, the food and beverage rate should be.

I have a feeling this is what the real issue is with Beaches. How is the tax really calculated and what is really charged to the guests?

OPPORTUNITIES While our governments like to take credit for developments that they were not proactive in bringing to these Islands, the Beaches issues is a wake-up call to explore other opportunities.

I am aware that there is a team set up to actively pursue the expansion of the offshore finance industry.

This is a great initiative, a topic I will talked about in a future article.

However, in the short term, tourism will continue to be our main industry and we must encourage locals to unite and build major resorts throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Of course, access to

financing will be an issue.

If Beaches is serious about their threat, we in the meantime need to pursue developers who can purchase Beaches and use a brand greater than Beaches.

If Beaches indeed owes the Government $60 million, the Government should have a right to acquire part of their assets for the value of $60 million, if Beaches do not pay the $60 million.

If Beaches does not close, we must still be pro-active in actively seeking major developers to the Islands who can attract other brand names.

Do not wait for the developers to come to us. We go to them, even it means the Government partnering with some locals to create and construct hotels in the TCI. Beaches knows that we depend on them and they will use that card as an opportunity for them but a threat for us. We now need to use their threat as an opportunity for us.

Based on my understanding, under the previous administration, the Government made an arrangement with Beaches to contribute $500,000 annually to Beaches marketing programme in lieu of Beaches closing for summer breaks.

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Forgotten answers COMMENTARY

FOLKS are always looking for answers. It is human nature to believe anything they read in print.

The reason for this belief is because the writer cannot deny what is out there in a newspaper, book or memorandum.

Now international internet has joined the media, and people post their opinions in writing just as if their opinion is fact.

The uninformed repeat what they see on Facebook or Twitter.

Truth becomes confused with opinions.

As a commentator, I write my opinions. I try my best to form opinions from real facts not from other opinions.

I have been very hard on Washington Misick. The same Washy who was surprised when he was awarded the ‘2018 Person

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

of the Year’ by the TC Weekly News.

I know writer Gemma Handy and she is one who relies on facts.

However, in her piece on Washy she left out all the negatives.

One negative fact is Hon. Misick was the CEO of the short-lived TCI Bank. How much did he pay himself as CEO? A fact not known.

The TCI Bank was capitalised by investments made by the national trust.

According to standard practice the

National Insurance Board (NIB), our national trust, should make careful conservative investments, not high risk.

The NIB once again takes this stand. In my opinion the right practice.

This is the people’s money.

Withdrawn from their paycheques and kept for them until they retire or become disabled. $18.5 million was invested in TCI Bank stock by NIB in 2005. People

also bought stock and deposited their personal savings and checking funds in the bank.

Four plus years later the bank was near insolvency. The bank asked former governor Gordon Wetherell for $5 million more from NIB to keep the bank solvent.

Wetherell agreed solvency was preferred to bankruptcy and the loss of the $18.5 million - the folks’ funds and investments.

Shortly after deposit of the additional $5 million three people withdrew $5.5 million, dooming the bank and all investments and deposits by going bankrupt days after the withdrawal.

Who were the three people that withdrew their huge deposits? Still unanswered!

Now we have a dispute going on with Beaches resort. Does Beaches owe the TCI Government or does the

Government owe Beaches?

We do remember during the Michael Misick administration from 2003-2009 the civil servants were angry because their paycheques were weeks late.

Then it was said that Beaches was asked to meet the Government payroll. This happened several times.

If the Government was insolvent how could Beaches be paid back?

In 2009 Wetherell dissolved the Misick internal Government.

Many other millions were owed by the PNP Government.

We still owe some of those remaining millions in a consolidated loan.

Do these forgotten answers raise more questions? You be the judge.

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payment continued under our new administration but if it did, then the Government needs to let Beaches know that they will discontinue the payment this year and next year if they close in September and October in 2019 and 2020.

I believe relationship building is important in any relationship, however no investor should have so much power to threaten the livelihood of a nation.

I know that some people are encouraging the Government to collect all of the $60 million and let Beaches close its resort as per their schedule.

It is so easy to say so but in reality, it will have an adverse impact on our economy.

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However, we need not fear. God will provide but we need to be aggressive in our search of alternatives and other opportunities.

We just cannot sit there thinking it is going to work out without having a plan.

It appears that the Government is working on a solution but cannot say much about it due to the legal issues.

Until the Government says the other side of the story, we will continue to speculate.

I do hope that the issues are resolved in a timely manner and that our country does not have to face these kinds of threats in the future.

Drexwell Seymour, Providenciales

Apologies for the toxic dump fumes Dear Editor, As the representative of Wheeland, I wish on behalf of my Government to extend sincerest apologies to residents in my constituency and the surrounding districts who were affected by the toxic fumes that emanated from the recent fire at the landfill, which from all accounts, was a blatant act of arson.

We will be pursuing those who have perpetrated this unlawful and outrageous act and will see to it that they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Again, let me assure you that your health and wellbeing are of utmost importance to me and my Government colleagues and I want to give you the reassurance that we will be relentless in our commitment to ensuring that there are significant and effective improvements in the systems that are in place to manage the facility.

I understand and hear wholeheartedly the concerns raised by the residents of Wheeland, Blue Hills, Kew Town, Chalk Sound and surrounding areas.

I would like to take this time to apologise and reassure the communities and citizens at large that the matter is still and will be an ongoing priority under investigation through the Environment Health Department and police.

It has come to my attention that these heinous acts are linked to one or more arsonists and as such I implore persons that if you know or see anything associated with these acts of crime, to please come forward and assist us with putting an end to the problem.

I would like to thank the Environmental Health Department, Domestic Fire, and the Provo Airport Fire Services for assisting with extinguishing the fire.

We have posted security

Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication

at the dump and they do several rounds of patrolling.

Furthermore, this weekend the Joint Task Force has identified and destroyed several illegal coal kilns being forested and harvested here on Providenciales.

This is a step in the multi-pronged approach in addressing our environmental health concerns and the

perpetrators of these acts.

My Government is currently seeking new modern and effective waste management and landfill control contractors after the issuance of the ongoing tender process.

We remind persons with the relevant skills and expertise to apply before February 20 so that we can together work with the best and brightest minds to rectify the current landfill matters.

Further information, requests for clarification and queries may be requested in writing, directly to the Secretary to the Procurement Board, via email procurement@gov.tc Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Representative for Wheeland, Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication

THE VIEW FROM EUROPE

Tourism should not be taken for granted ACCORDING to the Central Bank of Barbados, the island’s tourism output slowed in 2018 to an estimated 0.6 percent despite there being a 2.8 percent increase in visitor arrivals last year.

The reasons given were that visitors were spending less, some were not staying as long, and cruise ship calls had declined.

The report gave rise to a comment by the president of the Barbados Economic Society, Simon Naitram, that if tourism is to be a viable source of broad-based economic growth, then the industry needs to evolve.

The figures, he said, were an early warning about the structure of the tourism industry and the need for “innovation, investment, and broad social engagement”.

Naitram’s remarks and the Central Bank of Barbados figures ought to give pause for thought across the region about the structure of an industry which governments measure by arrival numbers rather than the overall value of the sales of goods and services it generates.

For too long most governments in the region have taken tourism’s continuing economic contribution for granted, have failed in many cases to recognise how traveller thinking and choice is changing, or considered how the existing Caribbean product might be encouraged to develop in different ways.

Although it is unlikely that demand for the sun and beach will subside, there is every indication that other warm water destinations

BY DAVID JESSOP

David Jessop is a consultant to the Caribbean Council. He has worked on Caribbean issues for over 40 years. David is the editor of Caribbean Insight and Cuba Briefing publications. He can be contacted at david.jessop@caribbeancouncil.org

are moving rapidly to upgrade their offering, offer better value for money and explore how to integrate their industry to guarantee sustainable growth.

In this regard, Jamaica has emerged as a leading force in trying to change Caribbean thinking about tourism’s future role in development.

It has achieved this by focusing not just on increasing visitor arrival numbers, encouraging investment and undertaking product development, but by spending time exploring and delivering programmes that make the sector central to sustainable growth and just as importantly, of wider societal benefit.

To accomplish this, attention is being paid to a much wider number of issues, including some not normally regarded as being with tourism’s purview.

For example they include: exploring how best to attract investments that spread tourism’s dollar into rural areas and local communities; ensuring that small and medium sized service providers benefit from the industry;

recognising all tourism workers’ lifelong contribution, through the provision of state pensions, including for those who work seasonally and are self-employed; encouraging foreign chain hotels to support training schemes so that many more Jamaicans can become members of senior management; and encouraging investment in European Plan (accommodation only) hotels so as to gradually make the tourism economy less dependent on low spending cruise ship passengers or ‘no spending’ all-inclusive visitors.

In the latest indication of Jamaica’s innovative thinking, prime minister Holness formally launched on January 30 in Montego Bay an international Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre which will explore what is required to ensure the long term sustainability of the industry.

Holness noted that while the industry’s hyper-connected nature left it open to disruption, its resilience and remarkable ability to recover quickly from setbacks was not well understood.

Jamaica, he said, had suffered

terribly in the 2008-2009 global recession and its economy had only just grown back to where it was in 2009.

However, tourism’s contribution to GDP had accelerated remarkably.

The overall economy over the last 10 years had grown by six percent, whereas tourism’s contribution to it had grown by 36 percent.

What this indicated, he observed, was that tourism’s ability to recover needed to be studied, understood, properly documented, assimilated and mainstreamed by policymakers.

In other recent remarks Jamaica’s prime minister has sought to link the industry and its success and profitability to being better shared with those who deliver it; those as he put it who “form a package that distinguishes us from the rest of the world which makes people want to come here”.

Although some other governments in the region, most notably Cuba, have recognised the important role tourism has in driving economic development and the consequent need to mainstream its integration into the national economy, Jamaica’s approach is much broader and significantly more about the future than consolidating the past.

Speaking in a Caribbean context about this late last year, the country’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett said that he believes that as presently structured, tourism in the Caribbean needs to change if it is to deliver greater economic value, increase growth and better support those who

work in the industry.

In practical terms, he suggested that the region should do more to obtain the maximum social benefit from the sector and capture a larger part of the tourism dollar though industry’s closer integration into the domestic economy.

He also said that for the region to continue to benefit from tourism it must find ways to ensure that Caribbean’s cultural uniqueness is infused into all that is offered to visitors.

The point he was making is one that many governments have missed if nations are to extract the maximum sustainable value from tourism, they need to think in new ways about the industry’s future development, how to spread its benefits in ways other than through additional taxation, and about how to update their visitor offering to meet the changing nature of global demand.

What was being described is a form of economic nationalism that recognises that in the face of globalisation, small nations need to retain and find ways of leveraging their identity to the long term value of their own people.

It is an approach that suggests that if tourism is to have a sustainable future, long term social and economic value are just as important as a diversified and upgraded quality product.

It argues for policy to be adapted in ways that sustain and better integrate the hospitality industry in the Caribbean.

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TCI and the Bahamas to develop MOU on cooperative border control COOPERATION on border control efforts, intelligence sharing and training are just some of the commitments that have been made by two high level Bahamian and TCI delegations.

Meetings geared towards exploring opportunities to work together on border control and other matters of interest were held from January 24 to 26 in Providenciales.

The Bahamas was represented

by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Darren A Henfield, Ambassador Captain Godfrey Rolle (retired) of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Lieutenant Commander Floyd Moxey of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Loren Klein, legal consultant at the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, and Michael Guy, foreign services officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In opening the meetings, Hon. Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control and Employment Services, thanked the Bahamas for its willingness to collaborate with the TCI. Both delegations noted that by bringing together experience and expertise from the two jurisdictions, a more effective border control regime could be implemented for their respective countries.

“In this context, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas committed to continue discussions

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Deputy Premier Sean Astwood flanked by members of the Bahamian delegation

on practical actions to give effect to this initiative,” a communique which followed the meetings stated.

Other wide ranging issues the delegates agreed to collaborate and cooperate on were information sharing, joint operations and synergising of operational strategies.

As a result of this, a technical working group has been established to make recommendations for a memorandum of understanding that will provide a possible legal

framework for such cooperation, subject to the internal governmental approvals processes in each jurisdiction.

The delegate agreed that the talks were very positive and constructive, and welcomed the opportunity to work together as neighbouring countries.

The meetings were followed by a tour of the Detention Centre, the Radar Station, illegal development sites and a maritime tour around

the island of Providenciales with the Marine Branch of the Turks and Caicos Police Force.

Representing the TCI in the high level talks were Deputy Premier Sean Astwood, Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles, Susan Malcolm, Permanent Secretary at the Minister of Border Control and Employment Services, Sharon Taylor and Althea Been both Deputy Permanent Secretaries in the Minister of

Border Control and Employment Services, Director of Immigration Derek Been, enforcement and compliance manager Tito Forbes, Commissioner of Police James Smith, ACP Rodney Adams, Chair of the Joint Law Enforcement Team, Operation Guardian ASP Darron Williams, Head of Secretariat Cynara John and Bernadya Smith, executive administrator at the Minister of Border Control and Employment Services.

TCI hotels win big at TripAdvisor regional awards A STUNNING property on Grace Bay and a luxury resort in South Caicos were among 14 TCI hotels named as best in the region by TripAdvisor.

In its recently announced 2019 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, the travel review site recognised a host of properties in the territory.

In the Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean category Villa Renaissance on Grace Bay placed in position four.

East Bay Resort in South Caicos nabbed the 13th position and Seven Stars came in at 14.

The Tuscany on Grace Bay got spot 19, Windsong Resort in Providenciales scooped position 20 and Wymara Resort and Villas was placed at 24.

In the Top 25 Small Hotels in the Caribbean category The Venetian placed 17th, while Sailrock Resort snagged position 18 on the leader board.

Sailrock was also the only TCI hotel to make the list for the Top 25 Hotels for Service, coming in at number 21.

Managing director Kashmie Ali said: “We would like to thank our team members for their tireless dedication and commitment to ensuring our guests are able to reset and realign in quintessential Turks and Caicos.”

Wymara Resort and Villas was placed number 9 in the Top 25 Luxury Hotels list, with Grace Bay Club at 15, The Shore Club at 17 and The Palms at 24.

Seven Stars placed again at

Villa Renaissance was named fourth best hotel in the Caribbean

position 15 in the category of Top 25 Hotels for Romance.

Beaches Turks and Caicos placed fifth in the Top 25 Hotels for Families in the Caribbean category.

The Somerset on Grace Bay won position 15, The Tuscany position 19, and The Venetian on Grace Bay

position 21.

The Turks and Caicos Islands did not place in the list of Top 25 Bargain Hotels in the Caribbean, Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in the Caribbean or Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean.

TripAdvisor said award winners

were selected from the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from travellers worldwide.

In the 17th year of the awards, TripAdvisor has recognised 7,812 properties in 94 countries and eight regions worldwide.

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Vogue Italia features local fine arts photographer Dominique Rolle

BY DELANA ISLES HE’S an artist, a poet, a lawyer, an outspoken local activist for change, and whatever else he decides to get up to in his spare time, and, most recently, he is numbered among Vogue Italia’s feature photographers.

If you’ve ever read a local magazine featuring anything Turks and Caicos Islands, or come across a bit of spine tingling spoken word poetry, you are probably already aware of the name Dominique Rolle.

He goes by ‘Dom’ for short.

The multi-talented Bahamian and Turks and Caicos Islands native captured the interests and uncanny eye of editors of the Vogue recently with his Flora - Plants of the Turks and Caicos collection.

Recognising his amazing talent for transforming photography into fine art, they immediately snapped up his ‘Banana Punk’ image, one of many stunning images from his Flora collection, for publication among their pages.

Speaking with the Weekly News on this amazing opportunity

on Thursday (February 7), Rolle expressed how proud he is of the collection gaining both local and international recognition and acclaim.

“Flora - Plants of the Turks and Caicos is my first fine art series and I’m really proud to have all Turks and Caicos models, makeup artist, and set assistants create it with me.

“It is currently the cover of Turks and Caicos magazine featuring a collaboration with Bradley Theodore,” Rolle said.

He added: “It’s a huge honour to collaborate on such an international level in that regard. Vogue Italia is obviously another level and I’m grateful for the editors of such a prestigious publication for featuring local TCI art.

“I hope it leads to greater respect for local artists here at home.”

Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine covering many topics including fashion, beauty, culture, living, and runway.

The publication began as a weekly newspaper in 1892 in the United States, before becoming a monthly

‘Banana Punk’ by Bahamian TI artist Dominique Rolle is featured in Vogue Italia’s online edition

publication years later.

In 1916, British Vogue was the first international edition launched,

while the Italian version was launched in 1965.

Since then Vogue Italia has been

branded the top fashion magazine in the world, with its photographs going beyond straight fashion to be about art and ideas.

As of today, there are 23 international editions.

The image the international magazine chose to feature is that of model Felicia Williams, artistically draped in huge banana leaves cinched at the waist with a crown of baby bananas adorning her head.

The ‘Banana Punk’ image was brought together by unique and thematic makeup applied by local makeup artist Jasmine Missick, whose application highlighted Williams’ naturally modelesque demeanour.

On the local front, Rolle was most recently one of the artists whose work was on display for charity.

He joined several other exceptionally talented artists at the Edward Gartland Youth Centre’s ‘An Exclusive Evening of Art’ hosted at and in collaboration with the Shore Club resort, and several others.

There he displayed several pieces of art from his Flora fine arts collection (pictured).

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Patrons were delighted with the artistic offerings on display at the fifth annual ‘An Exclusive Evening of Art’ put on by the Edward Gartland Youth Centre to raise funds for its many programmes (Photo Credits to Spotlight Communications)

Fifth annual arts event dubbed best show yet FOR the fifth consecutive year, local and international artists came together to help raise funds to support the amazing youth focused programmes and work of the Edward Gartland Youth Centre in Providenciales.

Hosted on Saturday, January 26, at the Shore Club resort, An Exclusive Evening of Art was a collaborative effort put on by the resort, Gilley’s Enterprises, Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, Finishing Touch and the Youth Centre.

Rave reviews dubbed it another success and the best one yet by organisers and those attending the event.

The show was hosted for the second year in the ballroom of the exclusive resort and featured a collection of artwork from local and international artists with a special section for artwork by local youths.

The all-inclusive event provided guests with a welcome drink cocktail, canapes and food stations, open bar, live entertainment by youth singer

Erica Pinales and a live and silent auction.

More than 20 different local and international artists had their work exhibited in the show which included a wide range of different mediums of art, from acrylic and oil paintings, photography, pencil portraits, ceramics, digital art, jewellery and woodwork.

Fine art consultant and visual artist Susie Cortez, who has over 20 years’ experience working in the field of art education, was this year’s feature artist.

Alongside displaying her works, she also created a masterpiece live on stage that was then sold in the silent auction segment of the evening.

Works from renowned TCI native and international artist, Bradley Theodore were also available for purchase at the event.

The live auction, hosted by auctioneer Todd Foss of Grace Bay Car Rentals, was fun and exciting, allowing guests the opportunity to outbid each other for specially selected pieces of art by the artists in the exhibition, as well as staycations at award-winning resorts Beach

Enclave and Sailrock.

Presentations for a purpose-built music studio and amphitheatre, one of the youth centre’s more ambitious projects which they have been working towards for a number of years, were also unveiled.

Global Capital made a $5,000 pledge towards the project.

Following the presentation, guests were led from the fabulous ballroom and into the beautiful courtyard where DJ Viper of Lucid Illumination kept the party going and attendees danced the rest of the night away.

Galmo Williams, founding member of the Edward Gartland Youth Centre offered his thoughts on the evening’s activities.

“The art show has had another successful showcase and it was truly amazing to see the talents of the Turks and Caicos artists on full display.

“Gilley’s Enterprises is proud to be a part of this event and would like to thank the organisers for their efforts.”

There is a vast amount of behind the scenes work that happens to

make this event the success that it is and Tanis Wake-Forbes of Finishing Touch and a team of designers played a tremendous part in that work.

They donated their time to plan, curate, setup and take down artwork over a three-day period alongside members of the Shore Club.

Managing director Wake-Forbes said: “Finishing Touch has handled the set up and arrangement of art pieces from the outset and it is amazing to see how the artists’ work has evolved over the last five years.

“It is very gratifying to be involved in such a worthy event that benefits our youth and showcases our local talent.”

Youth centre director Roxann Wake-Forbes thanked all of the workers, artists and donors for their time and continued support.

“We were so grateful to see the amazing support from the community and the art that was displayed was so diverse that we really felt that we had something there for everyone’s taste.

“An exquisite venue, great food, beautiful art and wonderful people, the event was definitely our best to date.”

An exquisite venue, great food, beautiful art and wonderful people, the event was definitely our best to date – Roxann Wake-Forbes

Joe Zahm, president of Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, also shared his thoughts on the night’s activities.

“Our fifth anniversary of the art auction was the best ever, with a record amount of money raised for the Ed Gartland Youth Centre.

“Our deep appreciation to Roxann, Gilley, all the sponsors and artists, and the Shore Club for their great support and service in an unrivalled venue.”

Karen Whitt, Hartling Group vice-president of sales, marketing, brand development, said: “The Turks and Caicos Islands are filled with so many caring individuals who joined their efforts into making lives better for those in our beautiful community.

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Free flu vaccine available for all ANNUAL vaccinations against flu have been made free to all residents to help prevent outbreaks of the illness in the TCI. The Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services issued a public advisory on Monday (February 4) asking people to be vigilant this winter.

“Influenza (flu) season reoccurs annually during the cooler months and is characterised by a prevalence of outbreaks of influenza,” it said.

“Seasonal flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, however most of the flu activity often peaks between December and February.”

The World Health Organisation

(WHO) advises that hospitalisation and death due to seasonal flu occurs mainly among high risk groups.

They are older people, young children and people with certain health conditions.

Worldwide annual epidemics are estimated to result in about three to five million cases of severe illness and about 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory deaths.

The ministry, in its statement, said that it is committed to keeping the TCI population healthy.

It advised residents to visit their local primary health care clinic for a free flu vaccination. Everyone over the age of six months should have a

flu vaccine annually.

In addition to having a flu vaccine, the ministry recommends the following: -Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

-Put your used tissue in the waste basket.

-If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into the upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.

-Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or long enough to sing the birthday song twice.

-If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rubs.

-Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth (germs are often spread

Delleriece Hall resigns from Flow TCI AFTER three and a half years at the helm of Flow Turks and Caicos Islands, and 23 years serving the company, country manager Delleriece Hall has resigned.

Hall’s departure, which took effect on January 31, was announced by the Flow’s public relations team on Tuesday (February 5).

The move comes as Hall turns her interests towards personal and other professional opportunities, the utility company’s PR team disclosed.

During her 23-year tenure at the Cable & Wireless company, Hall rose through the ranks leaving a legacy that reflects her passion for, and commitment to, serving customers and stakeholders.

In her farewell message Hall said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside some of the greatest minds in this industry, and to lead such a stellar team who have all contributed to the success I have enjoyed in the past 23 years.

“I will continue to advocate for Cable & Wireless/Flow and act as an ambassador here in TCI as I am extremely proud of what we have achieved. I have no doubt that the organisation will continue to grow from strength to strength in 2019 and beyond.”

The former country manager also

Delleriece Hall has quit her position as country manager of Flow TCI

leaves behind a good track record of people leadership by fostering a winning team mentality and delivering sustainable returns for the business, the PR team said.

“Her infectious and vibrant personality will be missed. The company is proud to have contributed to her career journey and is confident that Della will continue to thrive as she embarks on her next chapter.

“The entire Cable & Wireless, Flow Turks and Caicos family wish

Delleriece and her family all the best for the future,” they added.

Network operations lead Audley Gibbs will assume interim daily operational responsibility for the TCI business, effective February 1, while the company conducts a search for a new country manager.

Hall’s appointment to the top post in July 2015, made her the first female senior executive in the company’s 117-year (at the time) history in the Islands.

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wonderful cause.

“The Hartling Group is so proud to be a part of such an amazing event, and we applaud the organisers and contributors who donated their time, talents and resources towards the success of the art show.”

The Edward Gartland Youth Centre thanked all of their sponsors, supporters and the community who came

help slow the spread of germs that can cause many different illnesses and may offer some protection against the flu,” the ministry said.

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness.

Currently, influenza types A and B are in circulation in the TCI. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalisation or death.

Flu virus travels through the air in droplets when someone coughs, sneezes or talks.

Signs and symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue.

Some people may have vomiting and diarrhoea, though this is more common in children than adults.

More information is available from the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit on 338-2772 or 3384942.

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when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth).

-Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

-If you or your child is sick with the flu or flu-like symptoms, stay home from work, school and day care. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

-Persons who are ill with flu like symptoms should remain at home until they are no longer contagious.

Your doctor should provide you with a sick note for work or school.

-Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.

-Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat nutritious foods, manage your stress and be physically active.

“Everyday preventive actions can

out to support the event and help raise funds for the centre.

Those sponsors are: The Shore Club, Gilley’s Enterprises, Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, Finishing Touch, Edward Gartland, Projetech, Turks and Caicos Aids Awareness Foundation, Outside the Box Advertising, Wine Cellar, Bradley Theodore, Spotlight Communications, Susie Cortez,

Sunshine Nursery, DJ Viper, Beach Enclave, Grace Bay Club, La Vista Azul, Art Show Design Committee, Provo Children’s Home, ECGYC Members, British West Indies Collegiate, ECGYC Staff, Local/International Artists, Harvest Volunteers, ECGYC Volunteers, Unicorn Bookstore, ECGYC Board of Directors, Sail Rock Resort, Todd Foss of Grace Bay Car Rentals, and Thrive.

THERE are currently no cases of measles in the TCI but tourists could import the illness, the Ministry of Health warned this week.

The public should remain alert for the symptoms and signs of measles and get vaccinated or vaccinate their child if they have not already done so.

“Although, we have good immunity in the TCI, persons who are not protected are at an increased risk of contracting the virus,” a statement from the ministry on January 31 read.

“This includes persons who have never been vaccinated and those who have not completed their two dose schedule.

“The TCI welcomes over one million visitors annually from all over the world; this places the country at risk for importation and reintroduction of measles.”

The number one way of preventing measles is through vaccination with the measles, mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

The vaccine is safe and highly effective, and is offered for free at all primary healthcare facilities in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

To be considered fully protected against measles, residents must have two doses of the MMR vaccine. The TCI offers this at ages one and two years.

Parents who are uncertain about their child’s immunisation status should bring their takehome vaccine cards into any primary care clinic to have it checked.

Anyone who is uncertain of their immunisation status may also visit the clinic to determine their status and be vaccinated if necessary.

Measles is a highly infectious disease which is accompanied by a rash with fever and at least one of the following three symptoms: coryza (runny nose), cough and conjunctivitis (red eyes).

The rash starts behind the ears and then spreads to the head and neck, followed by the rest of the body.

Other symptoms include small greyish white spots with a bluishwhite centre inside the mouth, cheek and throat and body aches.

It is spread through droplets in the air which are generated by the coughs and sneezes of infected persons.

The period when a person is infectious and can spread the virus is within seven to 10 days of exposure, but can be up to 14 days.

Possible complications of measles include the following; hospitalisation, inflammation of the eyes and ears, encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia and death.

The Turks and Caicos Islands has maintained high immunisation coverage, over 90 percent, in the MMR vaccine.

The last reported case of measles in the TCI was in 1991.

More information is available from the Primary Health Care Department on the following telephone numbers 338-5474, 338-5470 or 946-5613.

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TCI NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING S U M M A R Y OPERATION Drive Safe, sloop landings, street lighting and CCTV were all topics of discussion at the latest meeting of the TCI National Security Council (NSC).

Governor John Freeman and Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson co-chaired the meeting on Friday, February 1, at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.

In attendance as members were Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite Knowles, Home Affairs Minister Delroy Williams and the Commissioner of Police James Smith.

A statement from the Governor’s Office on Thursday (February 7) said that at this meeting the commissioner of police explained: -Crime statistics for TCI overall had a fallen by six percent for the third quarter measured year-on-year, though there had been a concerning spike in reported crime levels in Grand Turk.

-Operation Drive Safe had so far resulted in 376 tickets being issued, 45 people warned of prosecution and 11 illegal migrants arrested.

-There will be a significant addition to the fleet of police vehicles from mid-February.

Tenders for additional CCTV cameras and a replacement police plane have been issued.

-Additional training for police supervisors is currently being delivered by the Miami Beach Police Force and new digital forensics laboratory training will commence shortly.

-Reported on the need for additional resources to enhance border control and related operational needs of the police.

The deputy premier went on to discuss: -Sloop landings in Salt Cay and Grand Turk January led to 187 and 132 illegal immigrants being detained respectively.

Both police and immigration officers will be examining ways to increase maritime patrols, including through cooperation with the Bahamas.

-How to ensure improved training for and vetting of privately employed security guards on Grand Turk.

-Commitment to identify additional funds to boost border security infrastructure.

- Operation Guardian is having a positive impact. The deputy premier and commissioner of police will together analyse how best to develop this operation’s impact going forward.

-Given security-related concerns about the adequacy of street lighting in certain parts of Providenciales especially, the governor and the premier will seek an exploratory meeting with FortisTCI. The NSC received an update from the minister of home affairs on the situation at HM Prison on review of planned works, the disturbance in HM Prison on January 25, and staffing and security issues.

Members also received an update from the premier on the draft National Security Strategy (NSS) She said strategy meetings have been conducted, and the draft NSS is due to be completed by the third week of February.

The NSC received an update from the governor on security assistance from the UK, including for border security.

The governor drew attention to training and other support already provided by the UK Government in support of enhanced border security.

He noted that other training will be coming on stream and that an expert team will be examining maritime security in the course of a visit to TCI in March as part of a follow up to the earlier Security Needs Assessment Report.

Global Capital staff present a cheque donation to the youth centre

Global Capital donates $5,000 to youth centre TCI lender Global Capital donated $5,000 to Edward C Gartland Youth Centre during an annual art show in Providenciales this January.

CEO Victor Lowe said the company understands the importance of education and the wellbeing of young people.

“We are inspired and extremely

proud of the dedication and hard work of Galmore ‘Gilley’ Williams, TCI’s preeminent businessman,” he said in a press release on January 26.

“So by his example, we stand committed in supporting opportunities for today’s youth who will become community leaders, and by extension our nation builders of tomorrow.”

An Exclusive Evening of Art, which featured work by several local artists and an international guest artist, took place at the Shore Club in Providenciales on Saturday, January 26.

All proceeds from the event will go towards establishing a music studio at the youth centre.

Provo Golf Club in Providenciales is popular with visiting golfers

Click to help Provo Golf Club win PROVO Golf Club is in the running to become one of the region’s top ten golf clubs as voted for by readers of USA Today.

Residents can help the club to place higher in the rankings of the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award Contest simply by clicking a link to vote.

Last year the stunning course in Providenciales reached number five

in the category Caribbean Top Ten Golf Courses – and has now been selected again to compete.

An email from the club said: “We all know that Provo Golf Course is one of the best in the Caribbean. We now need your help to make sure everyone does.”

Voters can vote once a day for the same club and voting closes on

Tuesday.

“Prior competitions have been hotly contested,” the mail read.

“We’re looking to trounce the competition, and looking to you, our community, to help.”

Votes can be cast at www.10best. com/awards/travel/best-caribbeangolf-course/provo-golf-clubprovidenciales-turks-caicos/

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Health officials attend post disaster workshop PROFESSIONALS from the Ministry of Health who collect and analyse post disaster data for disease surveillance recently participated in a capacity building workshop.

The three-day course commenced on January 22 at the Atrium Resort in Providenciales and was conducted by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO).

The geographical location of the TCI coupled with its humidity and warm seas, makes the territory particularly vulnerable to tropical cyclones during the Atlantic hurricane season.

The workshop was designed to help post disaster health officials to better assess the socio-economic consequences of disasters and support the development of recovery strategies.

Training also aimed to help development of standardised processes for data collection strategies and methodologies for disease surveillance post disaster.

Its main objectives were to train a cadre of persons at the national level, and to improve the territory’s readiness to conduct disaster surveillance following the impact of a hazard.

The workshop facilitator was Dr Eldonna Boisson, public health advisor with PAHO, who possesses over 20 years of experience in infectious disease, epidemiology and field investigation.

She outlined several risks factors for communicable disease transmission following a disaster.

Hurricanes and other hazards can leave a country with many health implications, she said, the least of which is an increased risk

Ministry of Health officials attend three-day post disaster surveillance seminar

of communicable diseases such as gastroenteritis (diarrhea and vomiting).

Some of the conditions that promote gastroenteritis include flood water, which may be contaminated with bacteria and viruses, and which may infiltrate the public water

Pupils at Mills Institute wearing 10-year anniversary t-shirts

supply.

In addition, the risk of dengue an arboviral disease caused by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito, is also heightened.

This is because flood water provides an environment that mosquito larvae can live and grow.

The workshop also featured sessions on event based surveillance, unstructured/non-standardised methods of collecting information about health events that could be a serious risk to public health, and outbreak investigation. (By Olivia Rose)

The fun day featured life sized characters, cake and games

Mills Institute celebrates ten years PROVIDENCIALES private school Mills Institute marked its 10-year anniversary with a fun gathering at the school grounds in Juba Sound recently.

In attendance were past and present students, teachers, parents, Education Department representatives and other wellwishers and friends.

The day started with a special thanksgiving devotion and award ceremony.

Awards were presented to those

who had been instrumental in the growth of the school, past students and teachers and staff members who had served the school for five years or more.

This was followed by a fun day for the children with life sized characters, gifts, cake and games.

Owners and directors of the school are former minister of education Dr Carlton Mills and his wife DebbyLee Mills, former principal of Ianthe Pratt Primary School.

During the event, they reflected

on the major milestones of the school and shared their biggest achievements.

They hinted during devotions that there are many possible, new initiatives in the pipeline for the institution but they await further instructions from God before moving forward.

The school’s motto is ‘Blazing the trail for academic achievement’ and since its inception, the owners and staff have remained committed to this motto.

Starting with only 18 students in January 2009, Mills Institute has increased its populous to just over 300 students, now offering day care through to primary school education.

The school has expanded its physical holding capacity with several new classes including a wellequipped computer lab and music room.

It has consistently maintained 100 percent GSAT passes in recent years, made the GSAT top ten, and placed and won several competitions

including the Fortis National Science Quiz competition.

According to a statement from the school on Thursday (February 7): “The institution revolves around core principles and has a specially designed, comprehensive curriculum that seeks to nurture the unique potentials that each child possesses.

“Its mission is to cultivate productive citizens who can be respectable, independent, analytical and creative thinkers in the dynamic world.”

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Police advocate safer internet use among TCI youths

BY DELANA ISLES THE INTERNET can be a dangerous neighborhood for children and teens; from cyber-predators and bullying, to social media posts that can come back to haunt them later in life, the hazards can be frightening.

Children may also unwittingly expose their families to online risks, for example, by accidentally downloading malware that could give cybercriminals access to their parents’ bank account or other sensitive information.

As such, protecting children on the internet is first and foremost a matter of awareness - knowing what dangers lurk and how to safeguard against them.

To help combat these dangers and make the internet a safe place, the UK Safer Internet Centre has invited everyone to join Safer Internet Day supporters across the globe to help

create a better internet on February 5 and throughout the rest of the year.

Responding to the invitation, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has taken up the charge on the local end, putting on a countrywide tour of schools to share with students the importance of using technology in a responsible and safe way.

Starting off the tour on February 5, the day designated as Safer Internet Day 2019, officers of the force visited and spoke with students of the Enid Capron Primary, Oseta Jolly Primary and Ianthe Pratt Primary Schools.

The one week roadshow was also taken to South Caicos, North and Middle Caicos, and Grand Turk later in the week.

This year, the Royal TCI Police Force joined in the observance, supporting the initiative of the United Kingdom Safer Internet Centre under the theme ‘Together for

Scholarship applicants lack vital documents A LARGE number of scholarship applicants have failed to submit the required information, the Ministry of Education revealed this week.

Among the missing documents are TCI national status cards, acceptance letters from institutions applied to and transcripts from the last institution attended.

A statement from the ministry on Monday (February 4) reminded applicants that in order to permit the Education Advisory Committee to make an informed decision “all the required information as specified in the explanatory notes must accompany each application”.

Submission of all required information is due by April 30 for both local and international applicants.

The only exception will be for applicants not receiving the necessary information from their institution at the time of submission of their incomplete application.

The skills audit was adopted in February 2018 and changes made to the National Scholarship Policy of July 2018.

As a result, new priority areas of study were included into the existing scholarship application, having been revised for the 2019 academic year.

They are logistic management and communications, science and technology, disaster management and social sciences, business,

finance and management, planning and engineering, and performing and visual arts.

In addition to these new broad areas of study, new programmes were identified under existing areas of priorities such as under education, health, law, technical and vocational.

Students who were not successful in receiving a scholarship this academic year are encouraged to reapply for academic year 2019-2020 now.

“The Ministry of Education wishes to encourage all Turks and Caicos Islanders to further their education and enrol into tertiary studies,” the statement added.

As part of this mandate, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government in recent years attained full membership to the University of the West Indies.

This enables TC Islanders who are not beneficiaries of a scholarship to be able to attend any of the University of the West Indies’ three campuses in Jamaica, Barbados or Trinidad and Tobago and pay a reduced tuition fee.

The UWI Open Campus also provides an opportunity for students to pursue tertiary education while remaining in the TCI through online courses of study.

For courses that are offered at the TCI Community College at any level, applicants will be referred to the college.

a better internet’.

The day is a celebration which sees hundreds of organisations getting involved by joining a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.

Safer Internet Day offers the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role all can play in helping to create a better and safer online community.

The Royal TCI Police Force has embarked on its roadshow, visiting primary schools throughout the territory, from Monday (February ).

Speaking on the initiative, Deputy Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said: “We are happy to be a part of Safer Internet Day this year.

“It important that we raise awareness within our communities, especially our young people to create a safer internet and a safer community.”

He added that during the roadshow, officers will be discussing topics such as cyberbullying, cybercrime and online personal safety with school children.

“Our strategy is to reach six graders; this age-group will clearly understand the importance of how to

Constable Kevin Clarke interacts with school children during a RTCIPF roadshow to promote safer internet use among children and teens

use technology in a responsible and safe way,” Botting said.

Meanwhile, Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services, said that her ministry is happy to welcome a programme of this nature, facilitated by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.

The programme supports the Information and Communication

Technology (ICT) policy recently approved by Cabinet.

“It is important that we teach our children to think about their activities online as they can be easy targets for criminals,” the minister said, adding: “I want to also use this opportunity to encourage parents to pay attention to our children’s online activity and to talk with them about their online experiences.”

Community cleanup supports wetland conservation VOLUNTEERS rose early on Saturday morning (February 2) to help clean up some of the TCI’s vital wetlands.

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) hosted the event to allow the community to play a part in supporting World Wetlands Day 2019.

The global event which takes place every February 2 marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar.

The department explained in a statement on Wednesday (February 6) that wetlands are often an undervalued natural resource.

“They are important as they ensure fresh water and replenish ground water, purify and filter harmful toxins, are a breeding ground for many commercially important fish species, provide vital habitats for migratory birds, ease flooding and safeguard against drought, reduce the impacts of erosion and provide sustainable livelihoods.”

Clean ups were hosted at Wheeland Pond in Blue Hills, Providenciales, North Caicos, Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos.

“The DECR would like to thank the South Caicos-based School for Field Studies for the support, as well as all the volunteers that were up early on Saturday morning to ensure healthy wetlands for us and for the creatures that call them home,” the department said.

“We are reminded of the notable

Wetland clean ups were hosted across the Turks and Caicos Islands

Community volunteers helped to clean up local wetlands on February 2

quote by JF Kennedy, ‘One person can make a difference and everyone should try.’ We are grateful for the efforts made by all.”

Anyone wanting more information

or to get involved in environmental initiatives can contact DECR environmental outreach coordinator Amy Avenant at avenant.amy@ gmail.com

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Bahamas police believe Haitian sloop had almost 90 persons – Eighteen confirmed as survivors BAHAMAS police said on Tuesday that they recovered two more bodies believed to be from a Haitian sloop that ran aground in waters off Abaco, which had brought the death toll to 29.

Police said one body was found at 12:30 p.m., and the other was found at 2:45 p.m. Both bodies were found in waters near the site of the wreck between Scotland Cay and Man-OWar Cay, police said.

Officers said there are 18 survivors, but it was unclear how many migrants remain missing.

However, the lawmen believe that as many as 87 were on board the sloop when it departed from Haiti. The sloop ran aground on Saturday in waters off Man-O-War Cay. The incident was the most significant since November 2013, when 30 Haitians died in waters off Exuma after their sloop ran aground.

Earlier this week, Director of Immigration Clarence Russell

A body brought ashore in the recovery effort. (Photo: Shawn Hanna/Tribune staff)

said that the boat captain would be prosecuted “to the full extent of the law”, but there has been no news on whether the captain has been identified.

There was also no update on whether the survivors will be charged.

Maxine Duncombe, island administrator for Central Abaco, said yesterday that the retrieved bodies were still being identified.

“We are moving forward with the identification process and to ensure

that the bodies are released and that all the bodies are embalmed before they are released to the funeral home,” she said.

Duncombe also indicated that there were further talks with the Haitian Embassy about the burials.

“We had a fruitful discussion today with the representatives from the Haitian Embassy and it appears that they are moving in that direction but I will know for sure before the day is out,” she said. (Nassau Guardian)

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Reward offered for info leading to capture of Jamaican MP’s Killer A J$500,000 (US$3,667) award has been offered to anyone who can help police capture the person(s) who stabbed to death opposition People’s National Party (PNP) legislator Dr Lynvale Broomfield last weekend.

PNP General Secretary Julian Robinson announced the reward, offered through Crime Stop, at a press conference yesterday.

The body of the East Portland Member of Parliament was found in his Passley Gardens, Portland home last Saturday with multiple stab wounds. No suspects are in custody and police are yet to ascertain a motive behind the killing.

“We call upon anyone with information which could assist the police in their investigations to provide whatever information is known so that those responsible can be apprehended and brought to justice,” Robinson said at the press conference.

The PNP also plans to honour the deceased politician and medical practitioner. There will be a prayer vigil at the town centre in Port Antonio on February 16. Additionally, one condolence book has been opened at the party’s headquarters, another at

Police have not yet arrested anyone in connection with the stabbing death of East Portland MP Dr Lynvale Broomfield.

Dr Bloomfield’s constituency office in Port Antonio, and a third at the Portland Parish Library.

Robinson said the party has not yet turned its attention to the byelections that will have to be called to find a replacement representative for East Portland.

Dr Bloomfield was first elected to represent the constituency in 2011 and re-elected for a second term in 2016. (Caribbean360)

Trinidad police uncover plot to assassinate top cop and family members A PLAN by two criminal gangs to assassinate Police Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago Gary Griffith and some of his relatives has been uncovered.

According to a report in the Trinidad Guardian newspaper, which was confirmed by the twin-island republic’s top cop, officers in the Special Branch of the police service found out last November that Griffith had been marked for death.

But the Police Commissioner says his resolve to continue and intensify the war on crime has not been shaken.

The newspaper article stated— based on an 11-page confidential report compiled by the Special Branch assessing the threat, which the Trinidad Guardian obtained— that the notorious criminal gangs are willing to pay contract killers top dollar to take out Griffith and close family members, with part payment in advance and the rest when the job has been completed.

The top secret report which was completed on November 26 last year, indicated that the robust approach to fighting crime, combined with new initiatives that are to be unveiled shortly have made Griffith “the most high-risk individual in our nation”.

The Police Commissioner told the Trinidad Guardian, when questioned

Attorney General Basil Williams filed the appeal this week.

Police Commissioner Gary Griffith says his resolve to continue and intensify the war on crime has not been shaken.

about the threat, that his job is to cripple the business of crime and he was not in any way prepared to change his stance.

He reiterated that position when he confirmed the assassination plot on Citadel Radio today.

Suggesting that those behind the murder plan are perhaps upset at the fact that over $100 million in illegal drugs and weapons have been seized and hundreds of persons being arrested since he took office last year, Griffith said their actions “will actually strengthen my resolve”.

“The training that I have, fear is not an option. I am not stupid, however. We are fully aware of

what is required and…the good thing about it is that we know what the intentions would be from the enemy. In fact, this is expected…

You would get that type of reprisals by individuals because obviously it is affecting their business. What I am doing is affecting their business, affecting their trade and it can very well affect their freedom because they may be arrested. If it was that this was not happening then I may be a little concerned,” he said.

“I give the assurance that I will not shirk my responsibility and, in fact, if it is that they had a concern then, I intend to go down into an even higher gear very soon.”

Guyana government appeals Chief Justice’s Ruling in NoConfidence Motion Case GUYANA’S Attorney General Basil Williams this week filed a petition in the Court of Appeal to reverse the ruling of acting Chief Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire that the no-confidence vote which the coalition government lost last December is valid and that elections should be held.

The government last month went to court to challenge the legality of the December 21, 2018 vote in the National Assembly, after one of its backbenchers, Charrandass Persaud, sided with the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to allow the motion to pass 33-32. The coalition

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) lost the first round in its legal battle, with the acting Chief Justice’s January 31 ruling that the vote stands.

According to a release from the Attorney General’s Chambers, the grounds of appeal filed on Tuesday with the Court of Appeal surround the government’s belief that GeorgeWiltshire erred and misdirected herself in law when she ruled that the National Assembly of Guyana properly, validly and lawfully passed a motion on a vote of no-confidence, provided for by Article 106 (6) of the Constitution.

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Bahamas: Cabinet studying ‘Mega Deal’ for Port and Lucayan Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, said that the Jamaican government has worked with their British counterparts over the last few months on the matter.

No Jamaicans of Windrush generation on UK deportation flight The Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is reporting that no Jamaicans who are of the Windrush generation or their descendants with a legitimate claim to permanent residency or citizenship on the charter flight that arrived in Kingston this week.

Some 48 Jamaicans were deported on Wednesday from the United Kingdom.

In a statement, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith said, “We are aware of the personal impact and sensitivities in these circumstances, and therefore over the last months, the Ministry and PICA have worked quietly through the Jamaican High Commission in London to have the British authorities verify that the Charter would not include Windrush persons and that all individuals

removed would be persons who have exhausted all legal appeals and remedies”.

According to Johnson Smith, the British Home Office affirmed that it had done “robust research” and “thoroughly checked” the cases as they understood the importance of ensuring that persons subject to deportation were given every opportunity to appeal against their removal from the UK. Minister Johnson Smith said that “while the final decisions regarding persons who may be removed from foreign countries do not reside with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, our Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates continue to provide guidance to our nationals overseas who may require consular interventions in these circumstances.” (Jamaica Gleaner)

Bermuda: British clerk to work with PAC A CLERK from the British Parliament has been seconded to Bermuda to work on financial oversight with the Public Accounts Committee.

Stephen McGinness, the Clerk of the House of Commons’ PAC, will work alongside the Bermuda equivalent to scrutinise value for money.

The British Parliament said yesterday that Dr McGinniss had arrived on Monday and would be on the island until February 15. A spokesman for the British Government said the secondment was part of the Overseas Territories Project, a three-year initiative on public financial oversight involving the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK, the UK National Audit Office and the country’s Internal Audit Agency.

Dr McGinness’s arrival came after a similar visit last month to the Cayman Islands by Jonathan King, Deputy Clerk of the Tynwald — the Isle of Man’s Parliament.

Dr McGinness is to offer “faceto-face assistance in the preparation of inquiry planning, public reporting

and communicating findings with the aim of strengthening the capacity of the committee”.

Dr McGinness said he brought 20 years of experience in the UK Parliament, eight as a parliamentary clerk, and that he wanted to “assist in the day-to-day running” of the Bermuda PAC. He added: “I also intend to build long-lasting relationships with colleagues in Bermuda that can continue to support the work of the PAC as well as my own work in the UK.” The British Overseas Territories Project has organised previous clerk attachments to PACs in Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, St Helena and Turks and Caicos Islands, drawing on expertise from the legislative bodies of Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Wales and Jersey.

The British Government spokesman added that Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the PAC chairwoman, will attend the UKOTP Oversight of Public Finances Forum in Miami in March with Bermuda’s clerk to the PAC.

FREEPORT’S economy “won’t look back” if Royal Caribbean’s partnership with a Mexican group to develop mega cruise berths and buy the Grand Lucayan succeeds, Tribune Business can reveal.

The cruise line’s tie-up with ITM, a developer of adventure-based theme parks and village-style destinations, was among the investment projects said to be under consideration by the Minnis Cabinet during its Freeport meeting this week.

The deal, which will likely have a greater economic impact that Carnival’s $100m “Grand Port” project if it comes to fruition, would solve Freeport’s tourism woes by developing the city into a sustainable long-term destination while also taking the troublesome Grand Lucayan off the Government’s hands.

Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, declined to comment when contacted by this newspaper about the ITM/Royal Caribbean proposal, but did not deny its existence or that it was discussed.

“We were discussing a number of projects, but nothing I’m at liberty to discuss right now,” he said.

Multiple Tribune Business sources, well-placed to know and speaking on condition of anonymity, suggested that the Cabinet discussions focused on whether to give the proposal an “approval in principle” to allow ITM to firm up its financing and potential project partners such as hotel operators.

They added that ITM, which has a strong track record of developing cruise-style destinations in its homeland, and locations such as the Dominican Republic and Maracaibo, had presented a proposal that was far superior to any other Grand Lucayan purchase offer submitted to-date.

“It’s going to be big, very big,” one source told this newspaper of ITM’s proposal. “This is going to be the start of Freeport’s turnaround.

The next thing will be the harbour and the hotel. That will be within three to four months. Then we’re off to the races.

“They’re going to build four mega cruise ship berths down at the [Freeport] harbour and an adventure land park. The main thing will be the hotel, and they’re going to build around the hotel. We will have these three things going on.”

Visiting cruise ship passengers would be transported from the harbour to the Grand Lucayan and surrounding area, with other lines besides Royal Caribbean able to use the new berths.

Critically, the source said Hutchison Whampoa, which has management control and a 50 percent stake in Freeport Harbour Company, was behind the ITM proposal with both sides having seemingly reached

The deal could take the troublesome Grand Lucayan off the Bahamas government’s hands.

agreement after three years of negotiations.

“I expect the Government will have approved this,” the source added. “This is going to turn us around. Freeport won’t look back after this. They’ve [ITM] done about six of these in Mexico now. They’re very big.

“They’re a group that is very professional and done it all before, so they will go to work immediately.

It’s very exciting. It’s going to happen very quickly. All the work is done, they’ve spent millions, and the plan is put together. They have hotel partners and any kind of partner you want. These are beautiful guys.”

Another contact, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that they knew of ITM’s proposal and that it was “very substantial” in terms of including both the harbour and Grand Lucayan.

“There’s seems to be the most viable offer yet,” they said, “in terms of cruise ships and airlift to the hotel.

They seem to have their act together and no one else has so far. What they’ve proposed is two [parks] - one at the harbour and one at the hotel.

“There’s a lot of moving parts on it that need to be tied down. We’ve got sparks, and while we haven’t lit the fire yet, at least there’s sparks. The cruise ship companies are building so many ships they have to find additional places. This is not going to take any business from anybody. It’s got to take the additional passenger load they have.”

The source added that ITM’s proposal offered the prospect of creating critical tourism mass in Freeport, which the destination has not had for many years, while the mix of air and sealift would help combat the high Grand Bahama International Airport costs that are a frequent complaint of airlines.

“If you begin to bring in more

people through the airport it makes it more viable,” they said.

Another contact argued that the ITM proposal “could be dynamite” and “the answer to the prayers a lot of people and be a latent touristic explosion for Grand Bahama. It could be the best example of disruptive creation that totally reconfigures the island’s tourism scene”.

The Government will be especially eager to announce further good economic news for Grand Bahama, not least because it pledged to focus on revitalising the island’s economy upon taking office and during its election campaign.

It will also be keen to limit taxpayer exposure to the Grand Lucayan, which carried a $65m purchase tag and other associated costs that have continued to mount as it seeks a buyer for the property. The deadline to receive bids is February 15, with a decision on the preferred bidder due by end-March 2019.

The Government injected $45.4m into the Grand Lucayan resort, including $13m to cover its operational costs, during the six months to year-end 2018, exposing the scale of the potential drain on Bahamian taxpayers if the government is unable to realise its goal of selling Freeport’s “anchor property” by the second quarter.

“On the equity side, developments continued to be dominated by the government’s investment in the special purpose vehicle, Lucayan Renewal Holdings, formed to acquire the Our Lucaya properties in Grand Bahama during the first quarter of the fiscal year,” the Government’s latest fiscal report said.

“For the first half of fiscal year 2018-2019 these investments totaled $45.4m—reflective of the original $32.4m in equity contribution alongside an additional $13m, for operational expenses.” (Tribune242)

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Donald Tusk: Special place in hell for Brexiteers without a plan EUROPEAN Council President Donald Tusk has spoken of a “special place in hell” for “those who promoted Brexit without even a sketch of a plan of how to carry it out safely”.

He was speaking after talks with Irish leader Leo Varadkar in Brussels.

Brexit-backing MPs reacted with anger to the comments, accusing Mr Tusk of “arrogance”.

Downing Street said it was a question for Mr Tusk “whether he considers the use of that kind of language helpful”.

The prime minister’s official spokesman said: “We had a robust and lively referendum campaign in this country. In what was the largest democratic exercise in our history, people voted to leave the EU.” He added that everyone should now focus on delivering that.

Mr Tusk’s Twitter account tweeted his comments immediately after he made them in a news conference.

And at the end of their news conference, Mr Varadkar was picked up by the microphones telling Mr Tusk: “They’ll give you terrible trouble in the British press for that.”

Mr Tusk nodded at the comment and both laughed.

Brussels officials were quick to clarify Mr Tusk’s remarks, stressing to BBC correspondent Adam Fleming that the Brexiteers’ special place in hell would be for when they are dead and “not right now”.

Jean-Claude Juncker tried to

Theresa May is working against the clock as Brexit deadline looms.

Mr Tusk’s Twitter account tweeted his comments immediately after he made them in a news conference.

laugh off the comments at a later press conference with Mr Varadkar, saying the only hell he knew was doing his job as the president of the European Commission.

And Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator, referencing Mr Tusk’s comments, later tweeted: “Well, I doubt Lucifer would welcome them, as after what they did to Britain, they would even manage to divide hell.”

But leading Brexiteers in the UK took to social media to express their anger at Mr Tusk’s remarks.

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who is now an independent MEP, tweeted: “After Brexit we will be free of unelected, arrogant bullies like you and run our own country.

Sounds more like heaven to me.”

Commons leader Andrea Leadsom, who also campaigned

for Britain’s exit from the EU, said Mr Tusk should apologise for his “disgraceful” and “spiteful” comments.

“I’m sure that when he reflects on it he may well wish he hadn’t done it,” she told BBC Radio 4’s World at One. Former Brexit Secretary David Davis, when asked on ITV Peston’s programme how he felt “when President Tusk practically reserved your place in hell?”, said: “Perhaps he’ll join us there.

“When people throw insults around it says more about them than the people they’re insulting.”

The Democratic Unionist Party’s Brexit spokesman Sammy Wilson said: “This devilish Euro maniac is doing his best to keep the United Kingdom bound by the chains of EU bureaucracy and control.

France recalls ambassador to Italy as diplomatic row deepens A DIPLOMATIC row between France and Italy has deepened, with France complaining of a series of “unfounded attacks and outlandish claims” by Italian leaders.

France recalled its ambassador to Italy for talks on Thursday, saying the situation was “unprecedented” since the end of World War Two. It comes after Italian Deputy PM Luigi Di Maio met French “yellowvest” protesters near Paris on Tuesday.

France warned him not to interfere.

Relations between the two countries have been tense since Italy’s populist Five Star Movement and right-wing League party formed a coalition government in June 2018.

The two governments have clashed over a range of issues, including immigration.

The latest spat began after Mr Di Maio, the leader of Five Star Movement, met two leaders of the anti-government movement on Tuesday.

The yellow-vest anti-government protests in France began in November.

He posted a picture of himself on Twitter with a yellow-vest leader and with Ingrid Levavasseur, who is heading a yellow-vest (gilets jaunes) list for elections to the European Parliament in May. “For several months France has been the subject of repeated accusations, unfounded attacks and outlandish claims,” the foreign

ministry said on Thursday.

“The most recent interferences constitute an additional and unacceptable provocation. They violate the respect that is owed to democratic choices made by a nation which is a friend and an ally.

To disagree is one thing, to exploit a relationship for electoral aims is another.”

Brexit clock is ticking, as opposition throws support behind potential deal THERE are less than 50 days to go until Britain leaves the European Union and still no one knows how it will happen, if at all.

It was this looming milestone that surely contributed to the howl of despair from European Council president Donald Tusk on Wednesday, when he said there is a “special place in hell” for those who promoted Brexit without a plan to execute it.

The graphic nature of his words caused widespread controversy back in Westminster. But for many lawmakers and officials frantically searching for a way out of the UK’s Brexit stalemate, Tusk’s words rang true.

It is quite staggering that Britain’s future is being held hostage to the protracted squabbling of politicians with competing ideologies. And still the clock ticks down to March 29, Brexit deadline day.

Theresa May, who remains Prime Minister despite presiding over one of the greatest political fiascos in living memory, travelled to Brussels on Thursday in an attempt to persuade EU leaders to agree to key changes in the Brexit deal that would, in theory, make it acceptable to lawmakers back in Westminster.

Last week, the House of Commons voted to demand the EU make “alternative arrangements” to the Northern Ireland backstop, the main obstacle to the UK parliament agreeing May’s Brexit deal.

In May’s talks with Tusk, European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker and others, she is unlikely to achieve anything meaningful that will make lawmakers change their minds. The mood music from Brussels -- amplified by those Tusk comments about hell -- is not easy listening, by any means.

The Prime Minister arrived in Belgium after meeting political leaders in Belfast on Wednesday, where she was warned by the Democratic Unionist Party, whose votes May needs to give her an overall working majority in the Commons, that they would not back her deal without changes to the backstop.

After the talks in Brussels, May will go to Dublin to meet her Irish

counterpart, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, whose government is insistent that the backstop -- effectively, an insurance policy to prevent a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland -- must stay.

These two positions are unlikely to be ever reconciled.

When the Prime Minister addresses the House of Commons next week with what her closest advisers hope will be a workable plan, there will be 44 days left.

Given lawmakers from all parties remain split over what Brexit should look like, the deadlock is unlikely to be broken then.

Which begs the question being asked by politicians and business leaders desperate for some certainty: Just how close to the deadline is it going to get before a deal is struck?

And then this follow-up question: When do UK firms and families start seriously stockpiling food and medicines to prepare for the inevitable panic that will hit in that final week of March, if the country is heading for a no deal?

If Britain really is heading towards a no deal, only extending the deadline, by asking Brussels for permission to amend the Article 50 process which fixes the timetable, can delay this potentially damaging moment for the UK. The narrowing timescale has done one thing, which is to sharpen the policy of the opposition Labour party.

On Wednesday evening, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn wrote a letter to the Prime Minister setting out five demands which, if met, would see his MPs back her in a Commons vote later this month.

These demands include greater rights and protections for workers, ongoing membership of EU agencies and security programs like the European Arrest Warrant, close alignment with the single market and the UK staying in a permanent customs union with the EU. The Labour plan is significant -- not only because it is the clearest policy on Brexit that Corbyn’s party has had since the referendum result in 2016, but because it sets out a soft version of Brexit that could win a broad, crossparty consensus in the Commons.

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Tens of thousands infected, hundreds killed, in measles outbreak in Madagascar

Lula has denied all the charges and claims they are politically motivated.

Lula: Brazil court adds 13 years to ex-president’s sentence A BRAZILIAN court has sentenced former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to a further 12 years and 11 months in prison for corruption.

Lula, 73, was found guilty of taking renovation work from a company implicated in a massive corruption scheme.

The former president is already serving a 12-year sentence over work done on a beach-front property.

His lawyers said he would appeal against the new conviction.

The former trade union activist and iconic figure for the left in Latin America led Brazil between 2003 and 2010.

Lula denies all the charges against him, claiming they are politically motivated and designed to stop him running for president.

Federal Judge Gabriela Hardt said construction group OAS extensively redecorated a farmhouse which Lula frequently visited.

Lula’s lawyers argued the house did not belong to him but instead to a friend, Fernando Bittar.

But Judge Hardt said the exleader went to the property far more than the owner and ordered the building work - which reportedly cost the company more than 1m reais (£209,000; $270,000).

“The accused received these unjustified benefits because of his position as president of the republic, of whom exemplary behaviour is demanded,” she reportedly ruled.

Ms Hardt is the new head of a sprawling investigation known as Operation Car Wash - a colossal corruption probe dubbed “the largest foreign bribery case in history” by the US Department of Justice.

The former judge in charge, Sergio Moro, resigned the job last year when he took up the role of justice minister in newly-elected President Jair Bolsonaro’s government.

Head of Lula’s left-wing Worker’s Party (PT) Gleisi Hoffmann tweeted that “the persecution of Lula continues”.

Those convicted in Brazil can often be released on probation after only a third of their sentence, which means that the 73-year-old could now be behind bars for the next eight years, rather than the next four.

The former president was not allowed to leave prison last week to attend his brother’s funeral.

President Bolsonaro said he hopes Lula “rots in prison” in a video address in October.

On Wednesday he tweeted news of the conviction without comment.

(BBC)

MEASLES found Hasina Raharimandimby and her family.

Over three heartbreaking days in late January, three of her young children died of the virus.

“I miss taking them sweets and snacks for them whenever I came back home from work,” she says.

“We used to play and feed the birds near our home.”

Madagascar, the island nation off the coast of East Africa, has been hammered by its worst measles outbreak in decades. The secretary general of the ministry of health told CNN that more than 50,000 people have caught the disease since October 2018 and there have been more than 300 deaths -- mostly children.

Hasina has brought her youngest surviving child to this clinic on a hillside in the center of Antananarivo because he has a cough.

After his siblings died, he was vaccinated during one of the four planned rounds of a massive campaign orchestrated by the government, UNICEF and the World Health Organization.

The doctor tells her the cough is nothing to worry about. It’s just a common cold.

Because of its relative rarity in the developed world, measles is sometimes incorrectly regarded as a mild virus with limited impact.

But it can take hold rapidly and cause encephalitis, deafness and in extreme cases, death, especially when a patient is malnourished or has a weakened immune system.

Hasina’s children were only sick for a few days before they rapidly worsened and died. She says they weren’t able to access the measles vaccines at the clinic when they wanted them.

“This is hard and I am bitter,” she says. “You cannot always prevent

Madagascar, the island nation off the coast of East Africa, has been hammered by its worst measles epidemic in decades.

death, but mothers should do all they can to protect their children.”

When Lon Kightlinger retired from his job as state epidemiologist in South Dakota, he didn’t think his past life would catch up to him quite like this.

“We heard rumblings of a measles outbreak in the capital between December and January and I just knew we were going to get hit,” he says, inside a tiny clinic in Madagascar that’s about three bonejarring hours’ drive from the capital.

Kightlinger worked in public health here as a young man. Now, well into his 60s, he has come back as a Peace Corp volunteer.

“Most of the other volunteers are young, idealistic and full of energy,” he smiles, “but I bring a bit of perspective, I think.”

That perspective helped him recognize the warning signs of a larger outbreak. “Our one doctor here, who has been practicing physician for 12 years, had never seen a case of measles until a month ago. And then boom, boom, boom, they started walking through the

door. And it hasn’t stopped,” he says.

In South Dakota, Kightlinger dealt with a measles outbreak, he says, but health workers managed to confine it to one extended family.

In Madagascar, the outbreak has hit every region of the country and all major towns and cities.

The measles virus is highly contagious -- it spreads through coughing and sneezing and can live in the air where an infected person coughed or sneezed for up to two hours. If someone who is not immune to the virus breathes the air or touches an infected surface, they can become infected. Its symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose and pink eye, along with a red, blotchy rash all over the body.

Now, as several areas in the United States grapple with measles outbreaks, largely because of non-medical exemptions for vaccinations, Kightlinger and other experts point to Madagascar as a dangerous portent.

Throughout the country, private tragedies are playing out because of a lack of vaccine coverage.

Driverless cars will be on UK roads by 2021, says government DRIVERLESS cars could be in full use on Britain’s roads by 2021, the government announced on Wednesday.

The new technology is a step closer after UK ministers announced plans to move forward on advanced trials for automated vehicles. A statement issued by the Department for Transport (DfT) says that the UK is “on track to meet its commitment to have fully self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2021.”

Plans to strengthen the code of practice for testing automated safely have also been outlined.

The new regulations seek to ensure that anyone trialling driverless cars

must publish safety information, trial performance reports and carry out risk assessments. They will also be required to inform the relevant authorities and emergency services.

The DfT described its announcement as a “major boost” to the UK’s market for connected and automated vehicles, which it estimates will be worth £52 billion ($67 billion) by 2035.

Transport Minister Jesse Norman said in a statement: “Thanks to the UK’s world class research base, this country is in the vanguard of the development of new transport technologies, including automation.

“The government is supporting

the safe, transparent trialling of this pioneering technology, which could transform the way we travel.”

Yet any suggestion that driverless cars will soon be common place on British roads has been met with skepticism from some experts.

PA Consulting, a global innovation and transformation consultancy, has conducted extensive research on the viability of driverless cars.

Charlie Henderson, roads expert at the company, was lead author of a 2018 report, Autonomous vehicles: What are the roadblocks? He told CNN that while the research focused on Britain “the issues are relevant to all geographies.”

A prototype Nissan Leaf driverless car on a demonstration in London.

Henderson added: “To get autonomous vehicles working on the roads relies on six or seven factors, of which technology is one.”

Others include legislation, policing and insurance. According

to Henderson, however, the most important is other road users. This issue was brought to the fore last year when a 49-year-old woman was killed while crossing the road in Arizona by a self-driving Uber vehicle.

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Trump sees total rout of Islamic State group as imminent US President Donald Trump has said territory held by the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq could be “100%” liberated as early as next week.

“It should be announced, probably some time next week, that we will have 100% of the caliphate,” he told a gathering of coalition partners.

However, he also cautioned that he wanted to “wait for the official word”.

US military and intelligence officials say IS could stage a comeback

without sustained counterterrorism pressure.

Mr Trump shocked coalition allies in December when he declared that the group had been defeated, amid reports he wanted to pull out US soldiers within 30 days.

But he later slowed the withdrawal after several resignations from key defence officials and strong criticism from Republicans and allies abroad.

The global coalition against IS, now numbering nearly 80 nations, was formed in

2014 after the group overran swathes of territory and went on to launch terror attacks outside the region.

“Their land is gone,” he told Wednesday’s conference in Washington. “The Isis [IS] caliphate has been decimated.”

But the group still had “tiny sections that can be so dangerous”, he said, and “foreign fighters must not gain access” to the US. He also referred to the IS propaganda machine, which recruited fighters from Europe and other regions.

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“For a period of time they used the internet better than we did,” he said. “They used the internet brilliantly but now it’s not so brilliant.”

The US leader thanked coalition partners, saying, “We will be working together for many years to come.”

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged the US would continue to fight IS, despite withdrawing troops from Syria.

He called the troop pullout a “tactical change... not a change in the mission”, and said the world was entering an “era of decentralised jihad”.

It has certainly lost control of most of the territory it overran, including its strongholds of Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria.

However, fighting continues in north-eastern Syria, where the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) say they captured dozens of foreign fighters in

A suspected IS member captured by US-backed forces near the Syrian border with Iraq last week.

recent weeks.

On Tuesday the head of the US military’s Central Command, Gen Joseph Votel, told a Senate committee up to 1,500 IS militants remained in a 20 sq mile (52 sq km) pocket on Syria’s border with Iraq.

The group, he said, still had “leaders, fighters, facilitators, resources and the profane ideology that fuels their efforts”.

Meanwhile, a report by a US defence department watchdog cited Central Command as saying that without sustained pressure IS “could likely resurge in Syria within six to 12 months”.

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Develop, plan and carry out restaurant marketing, advertising and promotional activities and campaigns.

GENERAL • To understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Employees Handbook and the Hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.

• To always work to the best of your ability in a professional manner.

• To contribute to the best of your ability to the overall profitability of the Restaurant and Hotel.

• Establish and maintain effective human relations • To be financially aware and aim to strive for a successful profitable business.

• To report for duty punctually following the correct clock in procedures.

• To be groomed and dressed professionally as stipulated in the staff handbook including wearing the correct clean uniform at all times.

• To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

• To maintain a good rapport and working relationship with all staff.

• To be fully aware and cooperate with all the security policies.

• To handle guest and employee inquiries to the best of your ability in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problems to supervisors or manager on duty at all times • To provide and maintain the highest possibly service standards to our clientele at all times • To use your knowledge to the best of your ability with regard to legal matters • To never be under the influence of drugs or alcohol when on duty.

• To be familiar with the emergency procedures of the hotel/restaurant • Never to communicate to any members of the press with regard to the Gansevoort Hotel, it’s clientele and the owners of the hotel.

• To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation • To provide a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times.

• To contribute to the best of your ability to the overall profitability of the restaurant/hotel.

• To be presentable to the best of your ability at all times whenever you represent the Gansevoort Hotel.

• To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.

• Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests, and to ensure that all guest experiences are distinctively supreme QUALIFICATIONS: • College or University degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field preferred. International equivalent suffices.

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills.

Caribbean experience preferred Five Diamond and Five Star Forbes experience.

High energy leader with 3 years experience in managing a successful fine dining restaurant in hotel environment.

Possess excellent math and computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Micros POS. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Must have the stamina to work 50 to 60 hours per week.

Experience in managing a large multi-national staff.

Good organizational skills for dealing with diverse duties and staff.

Extensive knowledge of varying brands and quality of liquors.

Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of drink recipes.

TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD

MARKETING OFFICER An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board in the post of Marketing Officer. The successful candidate will support the promotion and positioning of the Turks & Caicos Islands as a preferred tourist destination, through the provision of marketing, advertising/promotions and public relations services, under the direction of the Marketing Executive. The applicant must be able to work in any one of the Tourist Board locations in the Turks and Caicos, USA or Canada.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Make input into the development of the annual marketing plan and budget, which is a component of the overall annual marketing plan of the destination • Assist in meeting marketing targets set in the annual marketing plan of the Tourist Board • Assist in the organizing and planning of the TCI’s participation in various trade and consumer shows, tourism conferences and other major tourism events • Assist with reviewing and updating of marketing collateral and website content • Develop and maintain relationships with major tour operators, airlines, travel agents, media representatives, trade publications and TCI hotel representatives, to build the destination brand and provide the support needed to promote the brand • Participate in CTO-organized activities such as networking events; meet the media events, road shows, marketing forums, workshops etc.

• Assist in the development and execution of joint promotions and co-operative marketing campaigns • Prepare advertisements and articles for co-operative advertising activities • Write media releases and entries for guides on the TCI for all markets • Write promotional pieces for features in a variety of media • Assist with destination training for tour operator reservation staff and travel agents • Review and update materials for the TCI Online Travel Agent Training Programme • Assist with the administrative tasks in the office including answering the telephone, responding to enquiries by telephone, mail or email etc.

• Maintain a variety of databases of tour operators and travel agents who sell the TCI, and consumers who enquire about the destination through different activities organized by the Tourist Board • Liaise with marketing staff in all offices to share information on a consistent basis and to create synergies and opportunities for inter-office collaboration • Comply with the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Tourist Board • Any other duties as directed by the Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Associate Degree in Business Management or Marketing, or Tourism Management/Development • Sound knowledge of local tourism products and services • High level of computer proficiency • Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills • Good social and interpersonal skills • Good health and high energy level

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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Self-motivated in a results-driven environment A dynamic tourism environment Ability to travel Goal accomplishment within an environment of change and flux Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends and holidays

For consideration please submit the following documents to Human Resources HR@turksandcaicostourism.com or submit to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Regent Grand, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: • Cover Letter • Current Resume • Two (2) reference letters • Current Police Record • Resident Status Only persons shortlisted for an interview will be contacted in this regard.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 22nd February 2019

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WYMARA RESORT AND VILLAS

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Assistant Director of Rooms Place of Work: Rooms Division Division: Rooms Division Responsible To: Resort Manager Base Range: $40K - $45K per year

Assistant Director of Rooms Reporting directly to Resort Manager is responsible for the consistent delivery of exceptional performance of Rooms Division in both guest experience and financial results, and for the successful management of all internal and external relationships.

Salary Range OPERATIONAL: • To ensure that all employees deliver the company brand promise and provide exceptional guest service at all times.

• To maximize employee productivity through the use of multi skilling, multi tasking and flexible scheduling to meet the financial goals of the business as well as the expectations of guests.

• To ensure that revenue generating departments operate in line with budget, maximizing revenues and profit through up-selling, pricing activities and proper yield management, while delivering on the company brand.

• Supervise continuous 7 day/week, 24 hour Front Office operation, Night Audit, Pool & Beach, Housekeeping operations and assigned staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance and scheduling work.

• To constantly evaluate local, national and international market trends vendors and other hotel operations to make sure that hotel own operations remain competitive and cutting edge.

• To ensure that employees provide excellent service to internal customer in other departments as appropriate.

• To spend time in public areas observing employeeguest interaction and talking with guests, working through department heads to coach employees in guest service skills as necessary.

• To handle all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily.

• To actively participate in Sales and Revenue Management meetings to provide input on appropriate pricing structures to maximize yield and overall profits.

• To encourage heads of department to look for marketing and public relations opportunities to increase awareness and ultimately business.

• Monitor Front Office financial operations, including group billing, verifying rates/discounts, daily sales reconciliation, petty cash and room inventory controls.

• Ensure proper inventory controls and month end count for all Rooms Division departments.

• Assist with formulating budgets/forecasts and prepare monthly expense forecasts.

• Maintain customer service/satisfaction standards and procedures with accordance with a Five Star resort.

• Assist with maintaining and operating all computer

equipment & programs supporting the Rooms Division operation.

• Provide training for Hotel Administration internship students.

• Be responsible for Life-Safety Code compliance.

• Perform daily room and public area inspections to ensure property standards are maintained.

GENERAL: · Thorough knowledge of resort Front Office and Housekeeping; with the ability to execute all aspects. · 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. · Five Diamond and Five Star Forbes experience. · 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. · Professional appearance and demeanor · Must be able to work on weekends, holidays and some overnight shift. · Must be fluent in English and European languages.

Additional languages desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS • Experienced hospitality executive with minimum 10 years five star international management success – Caribbean experience preferred with 3-5 years management in each departmental discipline.

• Five Diamond and Five Star Forbes experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration, Business Administration or equivalent experience.

• Must have proven strong coaching and leadership skills, excellent written and communication skills and exceptional problem resolution and relationship management skills • Strong knowledge of all areas, Opera PMS, PC skills, Excel, MS Office Suite and high detail orientation.

• International Experience required, certified trainer.

• Fluent English (additional language an asset.)

Food & Beverage Manager Place of Work: Food & Beverage Division: Food & Beverage Responsible To: Assistant Director/Director Food & Beverage Base Range: $38K - $40K per year

OVERALL SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY: Restaurant managers ensure that restaurants operate efficiently and profitably while maintaining their reputation and ethos. They must coordinate a variety of activities, whatever the size or type of the outlet. Managers are responsible for the business performance of their restaurant, as well as maintaining high standards of food, service, and health and safety.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: OPERATIONAL • Directs and ensures the implementation and execution of corporate policies and procedures.

• Prepare reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales.

• Creating and executing plans for department sales, profit and staff development.

• Setting budgets and/or agreeing them with senior management.

• Directs the activities of restaurant service personnel, Bartenders, Beverage Attendants, Host/Hostess.

• Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability.

• Organizing marketing activities, such as promotional events and discount schemes.

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and other personnel to plan menus that are flavorful and popular with customers.

• Works closely with the Controller and provisioning in regards to inventory taking, cost control, loading, ordering and storing.

• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times.

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.

• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.

• Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.

• Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures.

• Preparing cash drawers and providing petty cash as required.

• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

• Continually strive to develop your staff in all areas of managerial and professional development.

• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.

• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.

• Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.

• Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on CONTINUED 

February 9-15, 2019

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RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTALLATION AND DESIGN TECHNICIAN • Suitable Candidate should be a fully qualified time served electrician with a minimum of 10 years experience.

• Candidate should hold an Advanced qualification in Renewable Energy systems (USSI PV201 or similar).

• Candidate should have hands-on experience of installing grid tied, grid interactive and offgrid renewable energy systems.

• Candidate should have hands on experience of renewable energy systems design.

• Candidate will be responsible for procurement and logistics of delivery of renewable energy systems.

• Candidate will oversee and maintain renewable energy systems.

• Candidate will Review and research alternative new forms of renewable energy, suitable for this market.

• Suitable candidates will be required to perform a mock-up installation of a renewable energy system.

• Candidate will be responsible for liaising with clients and consultants • Candidate should be computer literate and be able to operate word, excel, outlook and other Microsoft office software suite.

Suitable candidates should deliver resumes to #2B Courtyard Plaza, Leeward Highway Tel: 649-331-1393. Email: moreinfo@greenrevolutionltd.com. Starting Salary $1250/week POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

To maintain the property, gardens, maintenance and other related tasks as required. Fluent in English and own transport. Monday to Saturdays. $6.25ph.

Start date: 1 March 2019 APPLY TO INFO@ ECGYOUTHCENTRE.COM OR CONTACT 331-9602

Belongers need only apply

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Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park, Providenciales- Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a suitably qualified person to the role of:

(3) AUTO MECHANICS

• At least 6 years or more experience as an Auto Mechanic • Must be able to perform all vehicle diagnostics and updates using diagnostic equipment • Able to maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to customer/ operator complaints, conduct inspections, repair engine failures, repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replace parts and components according to manufacturer standards.

• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies and perform preventive maintenance.

• Must hold a valid Driver’s License with a clean, insurable, driving record, must be able to drive manual and automatic transmissions.

• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs.

Basic wage is $9.00 per hour

(2) AUTO BODY REPAIRER

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• Minimum 10yrs Supervisory experience.

• Minimum 10yrs hands-on maintenance experience.

• Experience as Safety Officer; able to create standards & implement protocol.

• Able to operate and provide basic maintenance on equipment and trucks.

• Able to source suppliers, order parts online, track parts & maintain inventory for all required repairs.

• Responsible to create & coordinate all operations schedules.

• Available to work variable shifts as required, including nights.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must have exceptional computer skills, esp excel spreadsheets.

• Must be fluent in English.

• Starting salary of $40,000 Qualified applicants should email CV toinfo@pioneertci.com or deliver to Pioneer office. Please fax/deliver copy to TCI Labour Office: 649-946-4164 15259

• Must have 5 or more years of experience • Body repair or vehicle modification involving refurbishing, replacement, disassembling or welding of sectional metals parts of vehicles such as trucks, autos, vans and other motor vehicle.

• Competent on utilizing all required safety equipment and follows proper repair procedures.

Keeps personal work area organized and return tools, material and equipment to designated areas.

• Capable of painting surfaces of vehicles using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques.

• Able to inspect panels to be painted for body repair, prepping and/or buffing defect.

• Can able to be exposed to fumes, chemicals, high levels of dust and noise in repair center.

Basic wage is $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-941-8438. FAX: 649-941-7387 Email: dnbautoparts@tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are Vacant

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Is looking to fill the following positions immediately: SOUS CHEF HOUSEKEEPERS CONCIERGE/ GUEST SERVICES BOAT CAPTAINS BARTENDERS

PASTRY CHEF DISHWASHER RESTAURANT HOST/SERVERS SKILLED MAINTENANCE LABORER

No experience needed for the Dishwasher position – we are willing to train successful applicants. All positions will require living on the Cay during scheduled shifts.

NB: Additional Positions might become available in the future- we are accepting and reviewing all potential applicants for future employment opportunity.

Interested applicants for the above positions and any other should email their resumes to: Attention Avianne Adolph-Penn, Human Resources Administrator at hr@meridianclub.com

The Meridian Club, Human Resources Department can be contacted at (649)941-7011).

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Entertainment Liam Neeson: ‘I’m not racist’ LIAM Neeson appeared on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday in the wake of controversy over his saying he contemplated carrying out a racist revenge attack after someone close to him was raped.

“I’m not racist,” Neeson said.

“This was nearly 40 years ago.”

The actor reiterated a story he shared in an interview with The Independent during a press tour for his new movie, “Cold Pursuit,” which he said Tuesday is a dark comedy about revenge.

In the newspaper interview

Neeson began recounting his personal story after being asked about his film character turning to anger. He did not reveal who was attacked but said he found out when he returned home from a trip.

“She handled the situation of the rape in the most extraordinary way,” Neeson told the newspaper, which published an audio excerpt. “But my immediate reaction was ... did she know who it was? No. What colour were they? She said it was a black person.

“I went up and down areas

with a cosh [crowbar], hoping I’d be approached by somebody.

I’m ashamed to say that, and I did it for maybe a week -- hoping some [Neeson gestured air quotes with his fingers, according to the Independent] ‘black bastard’ would come out of a pub and have a go at me about something, you know? So that I could kill him.”

On Tuesday he told “GMA’s” Robin Roberts that “It really shocked me, this primal urge I had.”

“It shocked me and it hurt me,” Neeson said. “I did seek help. I went

Liam Neeson said that the incident happened nearly 40 years ago.

to a priest who heard my confession.”

The “Taken” star said power walking two hours a day and talking it out with two friends also helped him.

Neeson explained that he grew up surrounded by violence during The Troubles in Northern Ireland --

a sectarian conflict which included terrorist attacks and bombings.

Roberts pushed back, pointing out that Neeson “asked about colour. You didn’t ask if the person was tall or short, big or small. You immediately went to race.”

PRAYER FOCUS

PRAY FOR GOD'S PEOPLE

Pray that we would boldly declare the gospel despite the consequences. (Ps 23:4) Pray that we would have joy despite our circumstances. (Ps 16:11) Pray that when believers hear God’s word their hearts would be sensitive and obedient to the move of the Holy Spirit. (Heb 4:7; 1 Sam 15:22) Pray that every member would be salt and light wherever they go. (Matt 5:13-16) Pray that God’s people would pray. That we would have such a spirit of prayer that it would be a beacon for those God is drawing to Himself (Rom 12:12)

Contact us: 649-333-2009 www.harvesttci.tc

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Entertainment

Lawrence was introduced to Maroney, seen here in 2013, by a friend.

Lawrence engaged to art gallery director Cooke Maroney - US media OSCAR-WINNING actress Jennifer Lawrence is engaged to boyfriend Cooke Maroney, her representative has told US media.

The 28-year-old Hunger Games star sparked engagement rumours after she was seen wearing a ring on a night out with Mr Maroney, a 34-year-old art dealer, in New York last weekend.

Lawrence, one of the world’s highest-paid actresses, won the best actress Oscar for starring in 2012’s Silver Linings Playbook film.

No wedding date has yet been announced.

The couple reportedly met when they were introduced last year by Lawrence’s longtime friend Laura Simpson, who accompanied her to the Oscars film awards in 2014, US media report.

Lawrence, who starred in 2018’s Russian-themed spy thriller Red Sparrow, told Entertainment Tonight ahead of the film’s release that she planned to take time off from acting to focus on political activism.

With the additional seasons, the Simpsons is confirmed to at least reach 32 seasons.

‘Simpsons’ scores twoseason renewal from Fox A LOT may be changing at Fox, but “The Simpsons” apparently is forever.

The network on Wednesday renewed the longest-running primetime scripted TV series for two more seasons, meaning the show will continue through at least its 32nd season.

By the end of its newly re-upped order, “The Simpsons” will have graced televisions screens for 713 episodes. For context, at an estimated 22 minutes per episode, it would take you more than ten days to watch 32 seasons of “The Simpsons” without stopping. (R.I.P., you.)

In a cheeky press release

from the network, Homer Simpson was quoted as saying, “Woo hoo! 32 Seasons! Watch your back ‘Meet the Press.’”

Long as its run may be, “The Simpsons” hasn’t always aged well.

Recent years have seen the series come under fire for its character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, an Indian-American character who operates the Kwik-EMart convenience store.

The character has been called by some a negative, stereotypical representation of South Asians, a charge that drove the 2017 documentary “The Problem with Apu.”

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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

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

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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

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WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 HENRY A SAUNDERS GRAND TURK A

GLEN WILLIAMS AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER for basic household chores and cleaning services.

Salary $6.75 per hour

CONTACT 231 2180

Renewal of Work Permit.

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• 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: $12.00 per hour

CONTACT: 341-7425

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2 LABOURERS- $6.25

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

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

CONTACT: 243-0137

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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We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license.

Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com FRESH CATCH Salt Mills, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

CHEF

• Coordinate the work of chefs and other cooks, who prepare most of the meals. They supervise the restaurant's cooks, prepare meals, and report results to the head chefs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 247-6493

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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PROVO POOL SUPPLIES LTD Providenciales. Is seeking a

WELDER

Pay $6.50 ph, Welding test will be given to determine pay scale. Knowledge of mig and tig welding and machines, Basic Math, Basic Blueprint reading, Ability to use measuring tools (dial calipers, tape measurements, and squares), Lift up to 50 lbs.

STORE CLERK

Duties include checking out items, overseeing the shop and pricing. Must be prepared to work 6 days per week, 9am to 5pm. Salary is $6.50 ph.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to The Manager, P.O. Box 97, Caribbean Place, Providenciales, Fax 649 946 4564, with a copy to the Labour Board.

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KITE SAFARI LTD

A new Kiteboarding Company requires a

Is looking for a

DELIVERY AGENT

A KITEBOARD INSTRUCTOR Applicant must hold either PASA or IKO certification and be a skilled kiteboarder.

Must have experience in kiteboarding and be familiar with kiteboarding and other watersports safety protocols.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash

1. Teaching kiteboard lessons; 2. Maintain and ensure proper storage of equipment after use; and 3. Assist in promoting TCI as a Kiteboarding destination.

Salary commensurate with experience – starting level at $1,500.00 per month.

Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information

Islanders will be given preference. Interested persons should send their resumes and certifications to Andrea Riggs at ar@griffithsandpartners.com or fax 941-8251, copy to Labour Commissioner’s Office.

This is a new position.

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CHANGE MANAGER An exciting opportunity awaits you at the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board in the post of Change Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and implementing initiatives that will help to facilitate change management process and redesign and build capacity for within the Tourist Board.

The role will provide for leadership with the implementation of the Tourism Strategy including the development of key policies, procedures and initiatives and other functional changes required.

These changes will facilitate a dynamic Tourist Board that is responsive to new and emerging trends within the industry locally, regionally and internationally.

As the key change agent the Incumbent will provide a clear change/communication strategy that will help promote buy in by key internal and external stakeholders, thereby achieving timely adoption of initiatives.

SCOPE 1. The Change Manger will be required to coordinate and lead in the implementation of a strategic review and implementation plan for the Tourism Industry. The basis of this role is the Tourism Strategy or KPMG report.

2. The Change Manager will draw from his/her expertise to develop a strategic oversight team that will be drawn from key areas of the industry including private and public sector representatives.

This team is considered essential for wide sector buy in and transformation/sustainability of the industry.

3. The Change Manager will be responsible for implementing the agreed deliverables and ensuring that Tourist Board meets targets as set out in the phased delivery plan. An important element of the Change Manager’s work is d to coordinate efforts in delivering the plan coming out of the Tourism Strategy and to lead and manage the TCIG Delivery Team.

4. This team will be drawn from across the civil service and may later include individuals seconded from the private sector. The Change Manager will have clear monitoring and evaluation timelines to be reviewed by the Ministry to ensure that specific targets are met.

5. The Change Manager’s role is to orchestrate delivery projects as outlined in the Delivery plan within certain set timelines. Some projects include process improvements to streamline the Tourist Board’s administrative systems.

6. The Changer Manager will also be responsible for reviewing/coordinating the system of governance and functional support including finance, human resources, communications and progress monitoring.

7. The Change Manager should then be well versed and be able to provide leadership guidance and mentoring to senior officials within the Tourist Board thereby resulting in a better run, efficient and effective agency able to deliver its mandate and develop its human capacity.

OBJECTIVES: 1. Develop and manage the detailed Delivery Plan based on the Tourism Strategic Plan (KPMG strategic plan) and medium term delivery plan focusing on the five key pillars outlined. The plan

must include a clear communication strategy to enable buy in from both internal and external partners.

2. Establish key partnerships through development of necessary teams to ensure buy in and sustainability.

3. Obtain support, commitment and timely decisions from decision-makers, as appropriate and necessary.

4. Co-ordinate the various Work Streams/Teams in a timely manner and manage the interface between specific areas of work and functional activities. The key functional areas are planning, finance and monitoring, human resources and communications 5. The Consultant will also be responsible for reviewing/coordinating the system of governance and functional support including finance, human resources, communications and progress monitoring. ) 6. Provide leadership guidance and mentorship for key Tourist Board staff and make recommendations for fitness of purpose of the organization.

7. Lead, manage and monitor project teams responsible for specific work streams. The consultant would not have any direct reporting and will liaise closely with the Director in carry out duties.

8. Provide the necessary plans/cabinet papers and policy reviews as necessary as the work progresses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Coordinate and lead in the implementation of a strategic review and implementation plan for the Tourism Industry. The consultant will be use the KPMG report and subsequent plans to coordinate and guide efforts in delivering the key aspects of the strategy 2. Developing, prioritizing and managing work streams covering the various projects and functions.

3. Managing the balance between resource availability, work stream priorities and the assignment of responsibilities and deadlines.

4. Identifying resource requirements and determine the source, whether from government, private or any other sources.

5. Liaising with Minister, Ministry, and Tourist Board to report on progress and to obtain timely decisions on policy issues related to the Tourism Strategic Document.

6. Managing day-to-day operational aspects of the Tourism Strategy working closely with the Director on the agreed objectives.

7. Development of a strategic oversight team that will be drawn from key areas of the industry including private and public sector representatives.

8. Ensuring that a management system (preparation, delivery, monitoring with responsibilities) is in place, current and accessible so that the reporting requirements of the Delivery Plan are met.

9. Active participation with the establishment of the key teams, helping identify specific roles and responsibilities and helping build the necessary capacity with team members.

10. Working with private sector counterparts to develop Public-Private partnership programmes.

DELIVERABLES: 1. Within the first ten days of the commencement of

2.

3.

4.

5.

this assignment prepare a detailed Delivery Plan to be agreed with the Ministry/Tourist Board.

Work with Ministry and Tourist Board on any amendments necessary within specific ordinances and policies that will improve the administration and overall efficiency of the sector. (quarterly reports) A Capacity building review/plan for Tourist Board staff to ensure its ability to respond to changes in the industry, this task should be completed within 3 months of signature of the Contract.

Submission of progress reports to the Ministry within 7 days of the end of the reporting month or before each monthly board meeting.

Submission of agreed Final Report: 30 days following Completion of the project

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: 1. A first degree with concentration Tourism Management, business, organizational development and/or capacity building required.

2. Post-graduate degree (e.g.

MBA) or professional management qualification in , business, organizational development, Tourism Management and capacity building is highly desirable 3. At least 10 years experience in Strategic Planning, Team Leadership and Tourism Management is highly desirable.

4. Proven evidence of knowledge of the local/ regional and international Tourism Sector and its key elements and new and emerging trends.

5. Project management skills, training experience is required.

6. Specific experience working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change 7. Knowledge of change management and workforce & business re-design 8. Knowledge of developing and implementing policies and procedures 9. Experience of working across departmental boundaries to achieve results 10. Experience of working with similar assignments would be an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS: • Self-motivated in a results-driven environment • A dynamic tourism environment • Ability to travel locally, regionally or internationally • Goal accomplishment within an environment of change and flux • Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends and holidays SALARY: Salary for this position is set at $64,000 annually with allowances related to transportation and telephones.

For consideration please submit the following documents to Human Resources HR@ turksandcaicostourism.com or submit to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Regent Grand, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: • • • • •

Cover Letter Current Resume Two (2) reference letters Current Police Record Resident Status 15266

February 9-15, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CLASSIFIEDS 37

CAPTAIN REQUIRED Explorer Ventures (TCI) Ltd. is a scuba liveaboard diving company operating out of Providenciales. The company requires an experienced Captain with a current 200 Ton (ITC) Master's license with full STCW-95/2010 who is also a certified SCUBA diver (Dive master or Instructor preferred). Must have substantial experience on vessels greater than 100 Ft. Strong customer service background and fluency in English is required. Previous liveaboard experience preferred and must employee must live onboard the vessel, with one day shore leave each week.

TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested persons are asked to apply by email to Nelson Riollano, at jobs@ExplorerVentures. com (Prospective applicants who are Islanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Board). Starting salary: $2000/month 15264

An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board in the post of Quality Assurance/Statistical Officer. The successful candidate will establish, monitor and evaluate the quality standards of the destination’s tourism product and services, including TCI accommodations, to achieve a world-class, sustainable tourism destination status. This role will assist in the development and implementation of product development plans for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The incumbent will also gather and analyze statistical data to inform the marketing and other program initiatives of the Board and to provide general data regarding the performance of TCI Tourism.

TOP CLASS SECURITY COMPANY BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

2 SECURITY

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.

Obtains help by sounding alarms • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 246-1072

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15262

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan and coordinate the inspections of all aspects of the tourism product (including accommodations and recreational sites) in conjunction with technical and professional support from the Fire Department, Environmental Health Department and Labour Department.

• Assist with research and seek to introduce new tourism/hospitality standards that are relevant to TCI tourism products and services.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of a system to receive and handle complaints with respect to product or service quality.

• Assist in the evaluation of training initiatives of the Tourist Board.

• Organize on an as needed basis the, independent star rating for TCI hotels.

• Assist with maintaining, updating and the Board of Tourism’s computerized the accommodation database, working in collaboration with the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics.

• Prepare, analyze, and present accommodation inspection reports • Assist with data entry into the tourist Board computerized statistical database.

• Assist with preparation, analysis and presentation of statistical reports related to the tourism performance of the destination • Assist with gathering tourism statistical data that would be of interest to the destination • Assist with market research of statistical data

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An Associated Degree in a related field.

• Three (3) years working experience in the hospitality sector, preferably operating in a similar capacity • Training in or a working knowledge of data analysis. .

• Excellent oral, written, communication and presentation skills.

• Leadership and Team work Skills.

• Ability to interact with tourism stakeholders

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• • • • •

Self-motivated in a results-driven environment A dynamic tourism environment Ability to travel Goal accomplishment within an environment of change and flux Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends and holidays

BC, CS/ TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS Is seeking to employ

TRAINING MANAGER We are looking for an experienced training and development manager to devise our organizational training strategy, oversee its implementation and assess its outcomes.

You will identify training and developmental needs and drive suitable training initiatives that build loyalty to the firm. You will also produce original curriculum and programs customized to our needs.

Our training and development manager will work to educate, coach, and mentor with the goal of enhancing employee skills, performance, productivity and quality of work.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE APTITUDE AND EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING CAPACITIES: • Proven work experience as an educator • Track record in designing and executing curriculum and training programs.

• Awareness and understanding of traditional and modern educational methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations and other • Excellent communication and leadership skills • Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively • Strong writing and record keeping ability for reports, curriculum guides, training manuals • Strong computer skills with experience in statistics and data analysis • Ability to identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis and annual performance appraisals.

• Budget creation and management OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with preference given to those candidates with a field related Master’s Degree.

SALARY:

Salary for this position is set at $26,650 annually For consideration please submit the following documents to Human Resources HR@ turksandcaicostourism.com or submit to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Regent Grand, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands:

APPLICANT SUBMISSIONS: Presentations by applicants must include with their curriculum vitae/resume employment related references, proof of university degrees(s), and a cover page briefly outlining career aspirations.

• • • • •

Turks and Caicos Islanders will receive preferential consideration for this position.

However, all candidates must be willing and able to produce a clean police check.

Finalist for the Training Manager position will be required to write an examination designed to demonstrate their competency of the skills mentioned above.

Compensation commensurate with experience This position is held by a work permit holder

Cover Letter Current Resume Two (2) reference letters Current Police Record Resident Status APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 22nd February 2019 15268

CONTACT: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM TEL: (649) 441-8515

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38 CLASSIFIEDS ISLAND DRILLING LTD. Located in South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking (1)

MECHANIC

To work 6 days per week. Salary is based on experience. Starting salary $350.00 weekly. Duties include routine maintenance of the company’s vehicles, machines and equipment.

PLEASE SEND ALL RESUMES TO ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@GMAIL.COM

COLASCO LTD.

Located in South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking (1)

LABOURER

To work 6 days per week.

Salary is based on experience.

Starting salary $7.00/hr.

Duties include cleaning and preparing the job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines.

ALTAGRACE JEAN BROWN

ANNA-ROSE AUGUSTIN

ASTRANEAK CHARLES SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

BAMBOO 649 TCI

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

HOUSEKEEPER

3 STORE CLERKS (6.25 PER HOUR)

THE BIGHT 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

This position is currently being held by Work Permit Holder. Applicants who are TC Islanders should send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board

PLEASE SEND ALL RESUMES TO ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@GMAIL.COM This position is currently being held by Work Permit Holder. Applicants who are TC Islanders should send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board. 15199

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

BEST PRICE SELLER TCI

AG NEW STORE

FINAL POINT CONSTRUCTION

15198

DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Receiving and cashing out of customers, assisting customers to items they want to purchase Salary: $250 per week

CONTACT: 344-3970

Email: ochman2k@gmail. com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 15212

February 9-15, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES is seeking a:

STORE HELPER

Duties are: • General cleaning such as: sweeping, mopping and dusting • Cleaning shelves and products on shelves • Keeping store in a clean and tidy manner inside and out • Assist with stocking shelves • Assist customers with finding items Salary: $6.25 per Hour working from Monday to Saturday

CONTACT: AG NEW STORE @ 649-341-3173

Belongers should submit a copy of resume to the Labour Board

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CONTACT: 344-6639

15181

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

• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Watch children • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 347-3045

CONTACT: 344-7838

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15193

1 MASON

1 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 6 days a week. Salary: $500.00 per week

CONTACT: 232-3007 OR 243-3007

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15043

The successful candidate is required to work 6 days a week @$10.00 per hour. Duties will involve daily household cleaning, laundry, general garden maintenance, must be confident in handling 2 large dogs in respect of bathing, grooming, feeding and administering medication.

Deadline for All Applications February 22nd 2019

REQUIREMENTS • Exceptional interpersonal skills to enhance the service standards throughout the operation.

• Excellent communication and time management skills.

• A team player and a self-starter • Ability to work effectively in an innovative, fast paced and multi-tasked environment • Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and use of the internet, Rent Centric, Excel, All Windows, Europcar Systems.

• College or University degree preferred in Accounts or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in guest services role.

• Must have the ability to wow the customer.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Email: frantz@gracebaycarrentals.com

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Please copy application to: Labour Commissioner Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

FIDELITY CONSTRUCTION

D’DIVA SALON

SALT MILLS PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

Old Airport, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

HAIR STYLIST

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

CONTACT: 231-4587

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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• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving • Hours of work are 10:00am to 6:00pm, MondaySaturday.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-242-3365

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15241

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

CONTACT: 243-8126

All Interested Candidates Should Send Applications via Email at accounts@bsd.tc

15239

CLASS CAR WASH INTERNATIONAL BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

4 CAR WASHERS

• To clean vehicles at the car wash.

• Hours of work are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-7064

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is Vacant

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CONTACT: 341-7425

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15923

Duties and Responsibilities • Perform accurate check-ins and return car rentals • Answer the telephone in a timely and professional manner.

• Make reservations over the phone and in person and ensure all aspects of the vehicle reservation procedures are followed, including bookings, confirmation and cancellations policies • Responsible for a cash float throughout your shift and ensuring all floats balance correctly at the end of the shift.

• Listening to clients’ complaints or concerns and resolving their issues in a timely manner.

• Produce daily reports for departments and department heads • Compile and run statistical reports for all departments and transfer information to our Accounting department.

Languages • Written, spoken and reading proficiency in the English Language Salary: $2775 per month. Held by a work permit holder

ALLAN PARKER Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

PROVIDENCIALES

Looking for a hard working, energetic and honest individual to be a live-in house keeper. Must have a strong command of the English language both spoken and written. The individual must have past experience and would be an asset if attended training courses in the field of Housekeeping duties.

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.

NIGHT AUDITOR The Night Auditor is a key member of the Car Rental team, responsible for the over-night operations, verifying the accuracy of clients’ accounts balancing charges and revenues, as well as assisting with all aspects of Customer Services. The night Auditor must have a Positive and professional up personality with a desire to deliver outstanding customers service to our clients.

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER

2 LABOURERS (8.00 PER HOUR)

Is seeking to employ a

LAQUITA GLINTON-PARAGH

A SMALL FAMILY IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A

stock shelves, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

BCS-CS/GRACEBAY CAR RENTALS

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15206

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and Maintain property and Assist Masons and carpenters.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 246-6120

BARBARA HIGGS GRAND TURK 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: 331-8816

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume.

To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 15246

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. 15248

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 15247

ZODIAC BAR

WILLIAM MCCOLLUM

LEWIS FIDEL SEYMOUR

Down Town, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID-$7.50 PER HOUR

• Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week This position is currently held by a work permit holder

DJ – $8.50 PER HOUR

• Required to play for parties and events.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week This position is a First Time work permit holder

CONTACT: 649-344-8336

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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Suite C-12, Market Place

Seeks to employ

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

1 LABOURER Must be willing to work on weekends and Public Holidays salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT 649-941-4561

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 15236

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

CONTACT: 244-6450

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 15245

February 9-15, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BOHIO DIVE RESORT

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

• Minimum 10 years experience • International recognized culinary qualifications • Ability to supervise, train, motivate and mentor team members • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Previous international work experience ideally in the Caribbean • Salary $400.00 per week

LABOURER To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour contact: info@bohioresort.com Duties: cleaning up around the surroundings and maintenance This position is for work permit renewal.

Interested Belongers are asked to forward a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15172

Please include a covering letter, resume and references with all application.

This position is held by a work permit holder Qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15170

Acting on behalf of Williams Joseph Escane Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• To take care of my wife, cooking, cleaning, and iron clothes.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 242-0242

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

CARLA PROSPERE LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Provide housekeeping • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, laundry and clean dishes Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-5604

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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15180

WANTED

CHARLES W. MISSICK

acting on behalf of our clients:

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER (RENEWAL) Description: Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as cleaning yard, moving trash, washing windows and any other jobs given by employer Salary $6.50 per hour.

• 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: 946-4379

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15182

PELICAN BEACH HOTEL

WILL BE CLEANING OFFICE COMPLEX, ALL RESUMES SHOULD BE SENT TO: DEMPSEY & COMPANY, CARIBBEAN PLACE PROVIENCIALES, EMAIL; INFO@ DEMPSEYANDCOMPANY.COM TELEPHONE#6499464344

15176

interested belonger are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15173

15191

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SALES BROKER-ASSOCIATE ADVISER organizational, analytical and verbal communication skills.

• Must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, self-starter , sound character and mind.

• Familiarity with basic construction, real estate and finance terms and concepts.

• Must possess computer, driver’s license and vehicle for site travel and property showings.

COMPENSATION: This is a commission only based position making compensation unlimited.

Applicants can submit a detailed resume to Human Resources Department.

Email: daphny.rigby@engelvoelkers.com ;Fax: 649-946-4703.

15169

634 BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ the following

STORE SUPERVISOR/ BARBER- $8.50 PER HOUR

• Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

• Must speak Creole and Spanish • Must be able to travel to Dominican Republic and Haiti • Allowance is $1,000 when travelling

ASSISTANT STORE SUPERVISOR/STYLIST- $7.50 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 15184

DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

Kew Town Bar and Grill, Pearl Restaurant and Bar, KC Bar and Grill, Caribbean Café Seeking to employ Cocktail Waitresses – Serve Cocktails Bartenders- Mix Drinks Barmaids- Serve foods and drinks; keep bar organized Salary: $6.25 per hour

DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

STEELMAN

• Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structure • Cut, position and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete • Repair older infrastructure • Must be willing to work 4 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-3659

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15162

KPW CONSTRUCTION CO. Carpenter- Roof Work, Form Work Mason- Laying blocks and plastering Salary: Negotiable Gardener - Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 331-6364

Email: kwilliams6364@gmail.com Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. Some Positions are held by work permit holders

15204

EASY WAY SECRETARY & HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

DREAM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Must have 5 years of experience • Must be able to travel and work on weekends and holidays.

• Lays out, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories or electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics: Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with Electronic Engineer and draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.

Salary: $2,000 per month

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

Guy Soiro- $250.00 per week Blue Hills Contact- 437-6458

A Leading Real estate company invites suitable applicants for the post of:

COMPLEX BEAUTY SALON

CONTACT: 649-345-8505

Qualified Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of the Resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

SALES ASSOCIATE

This is for work permit renewal Qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15171

CONTACT: 246-7382

EMAIL: DIVEPROVO@TCIWAY.TC OR CALL 946-5029 TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW

Grace Bay, Providenciales

Resume and references to: info@bohioresort.com

• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving • Must speak Creole and Spanish • Must be able to travel to Dominican Republic and Haiti • Allowance is $1,000 when travelling

NEEDED FOR BUSY DIVE SHOP, 6 DAYS PER WEEKK INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Salary: $2400 per month This is a tourism dependent business. Enthusiasm, safety consciousness and willingness to work to ensure the best guest experience are expected

ENGEL & VÖLKERS

WATER SPORTS COORDINATOR

The successful candidates must have: Certification in SAGE 50 Accounting Software in order to complete bookkeeping entries in the evenings Ability to plan and schedule scuba diving, boating excursions and water activities for both guests and cruise ship visitors English and French required, Spanish an asset Must be PADI Certified Open Water Diver and Boat Captain Minimum 2 years living in a Caribbean setting Work schedule will include weekends, public holidays and most evenings Monthly wage: $1,250 per month Candidates should apply in writing including a cover letter

MAINTENANCE Description: fix and maintain building, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance.

Salary $8.00 per hour

QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED SCUBA INSTRUCTORS

WORK HOURS ARE MON-FRI, WEEKENDS WHEN CALL. UPON, SALARS IS $6.25 PER HOUR, SUCESSFUL CANDITATE

• At least 20 years’ experience in real estate sales and management including training of new agents.

• Proven track record placing luxury properties.

• Must be resourceful, meet deadline, able to handle multiple assignments in a fasted paced environment.

• Must be computer literate with strong written,

ROBERT HALL

DIVE PROVO

DOMESTIC WORKER

REQUQIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

CLOVER LEAF AGENCY

20 CROWN RIDGE Is seeking to employ a

Ports of Call, Grace Bay

BLUE PARROT IS LOOKING FOR A

Candidate should be experienced in residential sales, luxury and unique properties, commercial properties, condominium sales, land and development site sales.

GRAND TURK Is recruiting for the following positions:

GRAND TURK Is looking for a

CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY TO INFO@ BOHIORESORT.COM OR P.O. BOX 170, GRAND TURK

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BOHIO DIVE RESORT

BOHIO DIVE RESORT

GRAND TURK - Is looking for a

CLASSIFIEDS 39

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work This position is currently held by a work permit holder Eli Landscaping-$7.00 per hour Blue Hills Contact: 232-7124

CASHIER

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.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15166

#5 PALM GROOVE, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Interested candidates may apply via email: arizabrothers@ gmai.com or call 1 649-432-2750

All applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders are invited to send their applicant to the Commission and Labour Board, Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders 15177

40 CLASSIFIEDS JANET WILLIAMS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-8410

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

15217

COME TO SEE VARIETY STORE

CASHIER

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 151067

JV’S TRUCKING SERVICES

WELDER

To make sure the store is clean. Maintain a clean and tidy checkout area. Greeting customers when entering or leaving the store, to receive payment. Provides change to customer, bag, box or wrap items. Issue receipts and balance drawer and process transaction. Inform me of items that need to be order. Salary: 6.50 per hour

Joining metal parts together, assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers, repair rusting parts of dump trucks, exchange metal parts to new once, and spray dump trucks and other equipments.

Salary: 8.00 per hour

PHONE: 342-1262 LOCATION: FIVE CAYS

PHONE: 346-2311

Type of application: First time application 15067

Location: South Dock Type of application: First time application 15066

February 9-15, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS DYPCO LTD TELEPHONE: 649South Dock road

LABOURER

He is responsible to gathered and removed rubble, dirt, and hazardous waste from construction sites, disposed off all trash, Operated cleaning equipments & utilized cleaning materials, cleaned and maintained construction sites. He cleaned and organized all company-provided equipments and materials as required by supervisor, vacuumed and polished all floors and wiped windows & washed interior areas Responsible to carry tools and materials to our skills workers and assist when requested TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference. 15106

IDILA LOUISE ASTWOOD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 243-0591

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15218

COMPANY/CONTACT PERSON: JV’S TRUCKING SERVICES

DRIVER

Transport and dump loose materials, such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, Transport and dump garbage and trashes. Salary: 9.00 per hour

PHONE: 346-2311

Location: South Dock Type of application: First time application 15065

COME TO SEE VARIETY STORE

STORE HELPER

• Clean the store every morning before we start selling merchandises to the public mop the floor and throughout the day.

• Clean customer’s bathroom, • Put toilet paper inside and hand soap • Assisted other personnel as needed • maintain safety in the packaging area, restock products Salary: 6.25 per hour

PHONE: 342-1262

Location: Five Cays Type of application: First time application 15068

DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd.

Location: Glass Shack Telephone: 343-3004 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: Work permit renewal

BABYSITTER

care for my little girl, supervise her while am at work, change diapers, dress her, play with her, cook her breakfast and lunch, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean the dining room, living room, wash and iron for us.

15106

AUTHENTIC BAPTIST CHURCH OF BEREA

Telephone: 649-232-7077 LOCATION: Millennium Highway

PRAISE & WORSHIP MINISTER

Leads the congregation toward authentic worship, through teaching such worship. Leads the worshiping team to include the singers, instrumentalists’ sound techs, and computer techs. Provide guidance in the development and implementation of the highest quality worship possible by working to coordinate instrumentalists and vocalists in groups or as individuals.

Meet weekly with the pastor for planning worship services. Plans, schedules, leads, and coordinates the operation of corporate worship services. Prepare and hold rehearsals for worship team during the week and Sunday morning including the music charts and sound set up. Find new songs to introduce in worship and prepares the music charts for them. Performs other duties assigned by the pastor Salary: 1200.00 per month TYPE OF APPLICATION: First time application 15069

MR. GROUPER Telephone: 649-332-2621 LOCATION: The Bight

CLEANER

Sweep or scrub floors. Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.

Clean garbage cans with water or steam.

Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.

Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas by hand, Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas Salary: 1200.00 per month TYPE OF APPLICATION: First time application 15071

AUTHENTIC BAPTIST CHURCH OF BEREA Telephone: 649-232-7077 LOCATION: Providenciales

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: 1500.00 per month TYPE OF APPLICATION: First time application

15070

HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD. is seeking to employ a

Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, Is seeking an experienced and proven leader.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following positions:

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SITE SUPERVISOR DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• will work on our different mechanical and electrical sites around the world.

• will be responsible for the daily organization of the mechanical and electrical site, and will be in direct contact with the different contractors working on site.

You participate in weekly site meetings with our customer and contractors to discuss progress of works, planning, safety, issues on site, corrective actions if necessary.

• report to the Project Manager based in Wespelaar (Belgium) to whom you send your weekly reports, and whom you keep fully informed about situation on site.

• will be responsible for receiving all containers on site with the equipment to be installed, for the handling, as well as the safe storage of the ordered goods. You can be requested to look for local contractors assisting the construction works.

• Need to carry out daily inspections of the mechanical and electrical site, and make all necessary tests to verify if the installation complies with its design, reporting to the Project Manager.

• Need to ensure a high level of quality, enabling our Commissioning Engineer to start up the plant in the best circumstances.

• Depending on the stipulations of the contract, you will assist and train our customers’ staff in the daily maintenance of the installed equipment.

Requirements include: at least 5 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment track record with demonstrated.

Salary: 2000 to 3000$. May be required to work on weekends and holidays.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIESEL MECHANIC With the knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and engines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applicant will be expected to perform Preventative Maintenance, correct defects, prepare equipment for work daily and make possible field calls.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years heavy equipment mechanic experience • Clean Police Record • Valid Driver’s License

SKILLS

• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment and supplies used in the repair of motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Skilled in the use of a variety of hand tools.

• Skilled in the use of gas and electric welding equipment.

• Skilled in the use of mechanized tool, jacks and hoists.

• Skilled in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.

• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.

• Ability to read manuals and schematics.

• Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components.

• Ability to enter information in fleet maintenance management software.

COMPENSATION

• Based on Experience

POSITION TYPE

Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc.

THE MANAGER DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD. EMAIL: LLOPEZ@HOTELCOINTERNATIONAL.COM

WASTER CHERY

• Full-Time

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Please submit applications to main office at C 5-6 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI.

15207

February 9-15, 2019

LESHEN FULFORD

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

THE BIGHT, PROVIDENCIALES is seeking a

KEYBOARDIST/ MUSIC DIRECTOR Duties will include playing of Piano Keyboard, Training for Music Department, Weekly vocal training for Praise Team, Choir, Music class. Work hours include the following every church service, special functions and Events. Week work schedule must be flexable, salary base on experience.

Contact number 941-4840 this position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

15219

A CARPENTER

$10.00 PER HOUR REMODELLING OF HOMES, FINISH WORK, ROOFING, FRAME INTERIOR WALLS, DOORS, CEILINGS, ETC. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AND MUST BE TRUSTWORTHY

CONTACT #241-6679

15064

MECHANIC • Must be a certified level 2 Jaguar & Land Rover Auto Mechanic with minimum 5 years of experience, with expertise to work on our other Brands • Must be able to perform vehicle diagnostics and updates using SDD, IDS, Chrysler wiTECH, Starscan, DRB III, Tech 2, NGS, and Fiat Examiner Diagnostic equipment • Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to customers / operator complaints; conduct inspections; repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; and replace parts and components according to

LAVENA GRIFFITHS 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 honest and trustworthy • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-2474 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15194

MALCOLM SMITH GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

manufacturer standards • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Must hold a valid driver license with a clean, insurable, driving record; must be able to drive manual and automatic transmissions This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

Remuneration: Basic Wage (Retainer) $7.40 per hour plus commission.

Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841 or email at macmotorstci@gmail.com 15229

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE SECTION ISLAND EAST SUBURBS GRAND TURK NORTH EAST SUBURBS GRAND TURK

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

CONTACT: 232-6680

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

15216

MARIE CONVENIENCE STORE Kew Town, Providenciales Is looking for a long experience, detailed- oriented and committed

SKILLED SALES PERSON

• Applicant must be fluent in Spanish, French and English Languages and must have great interest in selling goods to customers to motivate them to buy the products. Must be computer literate. Need to have knowledge about products sales. Must create the atmosphere to provide premium services to customers to make them feel comfortable to conduct transactions • Work from Monday- Saturday included holidays • Selling retail goods and service to customers • Work with customers to attract their interest to buy the products and use the service • Create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process Salary start at $6.25 per hour Interested applicants can call or send their resume to Labour Department for more info Only Belongers need to apply

15131

JERICHO BAPTIST CHURCH

TITLE NUMBER 10401/199 10104/66

CLASSIFIEDS 41

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MERLYN LIGHTBOURNE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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.

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CARE TAKER

• General chores such as cleaning of yard, removing leaves and bushes.

Assisting one elderly person when necessary. Cleaning windows etc.

• Must be honest and trustworthy.

• Must be willing to work 5 days per week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 246-4929

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

15195

LION CONSTRUCTION CENTRAL SQUARE Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $8.50 per hour

CONTACT: 347-7023

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

15215

MACKEY’S CAFÉ LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

Helps in the kitchen by preparing work stations for the cook, keeps the kitchen clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 3 days per week

CONTACT: 941-4440

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15228

MANPOWER SERVICES

Industrial Park. Is seeking to employ a

AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN

• Electrical Diagnostics, installations and repairs air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

• Necessary qualifications and experience required • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar position

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: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4976

Email: Manpower-services@hotmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Some positions are currently held by a work permit holder 15210

MAUREEN GIBSON FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Masonry work around property • Repairs in home • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-2749

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15187

MERLIN COX

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MAXINE WALKIN BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

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

CONTACT: 342-3717

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15165

MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

WATCHMEN

• Watching homes and private businesses • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-6933

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

15183

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: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-9063

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15174

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SECURITY OFFICER

with 5 years+ experience.

Duties: Maintains safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. Security / Safety Training Certification from a recognized institution.

Fluent in at least two languages: English, Spanish, French Creole, Tagalog. Must be available to work at any location in TCI between the hours of 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sunday – Saturday & Public Holidays.

Salary $6.25 -$8.00 per hour (based on qualification & experience).

APPLY TO: NATIONAL COMPANY SERVICES, PROVIDENCIALES TCI - TCIHRSTAFF@GMAIL.COM BY FEBRUARY 18, 201

15250

NORMA SIMMONS SALT CAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary $6.25 per hour.

Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 232-5415

This position is for work permit renewal however interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15227

VACANCY

OLWICK NEAT

ORETA DORINE BEEN PLS

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

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

CONTACT: 341-4384

The Finance Officer reports to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to ensure the timely preparation and dissemination of accurate financial reports.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register.

• Reconciliation of the General Ledger to the Fixed Assets Register on a monthly basis.

• Reconciliation of the Accounts Receivable in the General Ledger to the Subsidiary Ledger.

• Reconciliation of the Accounts Payable in the General Ledger to the Subsidiary Ledger.

• Reconciliation of bank accounts on a weekly basis.

• Assist with monitoring of actual expenditure and revenue against budgeted amounts.

• Assist with the budgeting process.

• Ensure that the electronic billing system for the customers is up to date and accurate.

• Prepare regular management reports.

• Assists with preparation of responses to queries from external agencies.

• Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial files.

• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

3. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERTISE/SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution plus (5) years of experience in Public Sector Accounting/Finance.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains • Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)

• Excellent team player with team building skills.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure.

STARTING SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and 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:

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER, THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD, UNIT# 63-66A, SALT MILLS PLAZA, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES. Applications can be hand delivered or sent by email to: recruitment@tcinhip.tc Applications without supporting documents will not be processed We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: 15th February 2019

15133

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

CONTACT: 242-1478

CARETAKER Must be willing to work 5 days week. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 3 days per week

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

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

RAHMING HANNA OLIVIA NICOLA

BERNARD GERBEX

PIRATE’S DEN

15188

• 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

CONTACT: 244-7405

15185

BLUE HILLS

BABYSITTER

1. POSITION SUMMARY- OVERVIEW:

PAULA MAE DIANN WILLIAMS

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15239

JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

FINANCE OFFICER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC LABOURER

Must be available any time / days / holidays Only Belongers need apply $6.25 / hour This position is for work permit renewal interested Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

CONTACT: 432-2857/ 15063

DOWNTOWN Seeks

1 DOMESTIC WORKER 2 KITCHEN HELPER

Must have experience and able to work with little or no supervision.

Salary start at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience.

Main duties to greet customers and take their orders and keep work station clean at all time and any other duty sees fit by manager. Open to All Turks Islanders they are encouraged to submit copy of Resume to Labour Department. This position is currently held by work permit holder.

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION VIA FAX TO 649-941-4034 OR TEL 941-4033

150987

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RESTAURANT MANAGER Reports To: Managing Director

I. POSITION SUMMARY

Drives operational excellence, financial results, market presence, market growth, and development of talent for the restaurant.

Ensures the restaurant operates successfully by executing the brand’s food, beverage and service standards, and assumes complete P&L responsibility.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for all aspects of operations of the restaurant providing leadership, ongoing development, counsel and supervision while fostering a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.

• Grows and develops market presence.

• Monitors and adjusts all Marketing and Promotion Campaigns including Social Media to ensure their effectiveness.

• Ensures that the restaurant is optimally staffed, trained, engaged, and prepared.

Effectively utilizes all staffing and cost control tools to monitor, plan and maintain proper management and hourly staffing levels.

Ensures all hiring practices are followed.

• Ensures restaurant has an immaculate environment, with all disciplines practiced, and standards met at all times.

• Subject matter expert in the use of all customer experience measurement tools using the data to drive operations excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Ensures high food and beverage quality in the restaurant by validating recipe adherence, proper food rotation, storage, ordering and handling. Inspects each location for adherence to sanitation standards. Pursues lower food waste through monitoring high waste items.

• Ensures the most efficient and economical procurement practices are followed.

• Implements and Monitors meaningful and timely distribution of MIS for sound management and planning for the Business.

III. REQUIREMENTS

Education: • Associates Degree or comparable qualification in Business Administration, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, or related field, required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Minimum of 5 years business experience with at least 2 years of complete P&L responsibility in restaurants or related environment.

Successful candidate will receive international training in all aspects of Outback practices and standards

Kindly send resume to info@outbacktci.com

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HEAD BREWER • Day to day running of brewing and bottling and canning operation.

• Winemaking and alcoholic malt beverages • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selection handling and assessment of raw materials and grains.

• Controlling quality of product and keeping the facility and equipment clean and operation.

• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Purchasing of raw materials.

ROBERTS AGENCY Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

JOVAR CONSTRUCTION

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills • Sound Technical knowledge of brewing, winemaking and distilling.

• Understanding of microbiology and aseptic lab technique • Ability to maintain organized records of brew and quality control data.

• Efficient computer skills.

Salary $50,000 per year or commensurate with experience.

Work permit renewal

Please email resume to dave@turksheadbeer.com Provo Beverages, Industrail Park, Providenciales, TCI

RETREAT YOGA AND WELLNESS STUDIO

WOOD CARVER - $10.00 PER HOUR

• Must be able to design cabinets and moldings.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week K AND K BUILDERS

CARPENTER- $10.00 PER HOUR

Must be able to read blue prints, build roofs, cabinets and finish work.

CONTACT: 241-2043

15192

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

15208

CLASSIFIEDS 43 ROUDY INNOCENT Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary • Must be willing to work 7 days a week Salary: $200.00 per week

CONTACT: 344-7371

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15203

UNITED MULTICULTURAL INSTITUTION BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

FRENCH TEACHER

• Teaches French to students.

• Works 4 to 5 days per week Salary: $1,500.00 monthly

CONTACT: 242-4551

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15168

ROBERT & TANYA BEEN is seeking to employ a

Looking for:

200 OR 500 HR YTT CERTIFICATE • In-depth knowledge of Yoga as a physical, mental and spiritual practice • Experience working in an active physical environment • Experience leading group activities • Excellent people skills • Eager to learn and develop new skills at Retreat ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MAY APPLY BY EMAIL AT INFO@ RETREATTC.COM OR CALL US AT 649-432-2485.

East Bay Resort is seeking to hire a

BABYSITTER

to take care of the children, and to do light cooking and cleaning of the home at $7.00 per hour. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TERMINAL MANAGER

Rubis Turks & Caicos Limited, a company specializing in the marketing of petroleum products, is seeking to fill the position of Terminal Manager.

THE PORTFOLIO

The responsibilities for the position include: • Ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental procedures/standards and policies • Providing oversight of terminal equipment and ensuring assets are operationally reliable • Ensuring organizational and facility readiness for all emergency situations • Providing and maintaining effective cost management of expense budgets, major maintenance and capital expenditures • Maintaining integrity of inventory reporting and within tolerance oil levels • Working with terminal personnel to ensure ship and other transfers are completed in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner • Ensuring compliance with all applicable procedures and laws pertaining to terminal operations • Working with Engineer(s) on projects related to terminal operations and supports Project Engineer in overseeing contractors and enforcement and maintenance of compliance with all applicable terminal operations procedures, standards and policies.

• Coaching and guides direct reports in problem solving and personal development.

REQUIREMENTS

• • • • • •

Engineering Degree Experience in the Petroleum Industry would be an asset At least 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory position Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Ability to meet strict deadlines Results oriented, self-motivated and business focused

General Manager The General Manager's purpose is to direct all phases of resort operations to provide quality and service to guests. Fiscal responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the financial liability of the resort and ensuring that operations meet all financial obligations.

The General Manager is accountable for setting direction, allocating resources and ensuring execution in the resort environment. Success will be evaluated by demonstrating the following: 1) Developed aggressive sales, marketing and net revenue plans and direct successful implementation, following established revenue guidelines and financial plans in all areas.

2) Responsible for setting resort goals, and developing business and financial plans for the resort. Monitor resort performance and taking appropriate actions as needed to assure that departmental goals are achieved in accordance with established budgets.

3) Direct all marketing aspects in relation to resort activities and season.

4) Ensure all expense control systems are in place with close monitoring of all departmental expenses including revenue to payroll ratio. Ensure forecasting systems are utilized and are accurate.

5) Ensure all resort policies and standard operating procedures are adhered to and ensure that all staff are accountable for compliance of these policies and procedures.

6) Maintaining exceptional guest relations and facilities by creating a quality environment through staffing, programming, service operations and maintenance.

7) Identify opportunities for guest events, food and beverage services and recreational facilities that satisfy ongoing guest needs and implement to achieve revenue objectives.

8) Recruit, select and develop a qualified staff, including Department Heads to understand the relationships between value, guest satisfaction and repeat guests.

9) Ensure all guests receive the level of attention and service necessary to exceed their expectations. Ensure follow up on serious guest complaints and concerns quickly and effectively.

10) Completing all required financial and administrative reporting/audits accurately and on time. Assuring all practices are in compliance with GAAP and the company's established accounting policies and procedures.

11) Responsible for conduct oneself as a representative for the company's management team by visible supporting and implementing policy and demonstrating high standard of ethics and integrity with the guests and staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 7 years’ experience in resort management. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field. Caribbean experience required. Pre-opening experience is required.

Proficient in a variety of PMS and POS systems and working knowledge of setup in a pre-opening environment. Knowledge of trends and services related to Eco Tourism and green initiative is required. Must have networking knowledge of travel agent and tour operators. Previous Food and Beverage experience is required. Working knowledge of French/Spanish is preferred.

Beginning salary commensurate with experience

Resumes should be submitted by e-mail on or before February 18, 2019 to employment@rubis-caribbean.com. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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Interested applicants may submit your resume with qualifications and experience to: info@saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department.

This Position is currently Vacant.

15221

44 CLASSIFIEDS SKY PILOT

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

BOAT CAPTAIN Responsible for the safe

operation of their vessel and must ensure that it is operated and crewed according to both company and legal guidelines.

Salary: $3500 per month

CONTACT: 333-3000

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

15214

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SMITH ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

STANLEY LIGHTBOURNE GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

SONIA GIBBS

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 331-3887

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

15225

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties include: cleaning and other duties. Required by the employer. $800 per month This position is for work permit renewal

CONTACT: 232-0918

15200

TECHNOPHONE ELECTRONIC RENTALS AND REPAIRS

TCI MARBLE AND GRANITE LTD. INDUSTRIAL PARK

STONE FABRICATOR

Down Town, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

• In search of a skilled person to work in stone fabrication • Starting Salary $10.00 per hour.

• Must have 5 years experience and show proficiency with cutting and polishing natural and man made stone according to specifications and schedule • Must be able to assist the foreman in charge at warehouse and on job sites • Must be able to read blueprints, lay out job plans, operate all tools associated with stone • fabrication, rally other coworkers and follow directions from supervisors.

Please email resumes to accounts@tcimarbleandgranite.com or inquire in person.

POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED FOR A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. We are willing to train if you are motivated to learn the trade!

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MASTER CHARE CLERK

• Must have experience in computer programming and quick books.

• Work days are MondayFriday 9:00am to 5pm Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 343-8382

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15205

STANLEY WILLIAMS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• 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: $150.00 per hour

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2267

CONTACT: 946-2475

STEVENSON WALKIN FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

FISHERMAN

• Days of work depends on weather • Diving • Catching fish Salary: Based on job

CONTACT: 246-5189

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

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

T&W AUTO

SYLVIA BEEN

SUPERNATURAL CATCH & TOURS

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SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

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: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 331-3887

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15220

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GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

willing to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 6492493 OR 231-1276

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

15125

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Cleans boat and office.

Mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, and toilets.

• Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary: $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: 348-1783

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14831

Spa Tropique is on the hunt to find the best massage therapists on island!

If you have at least three years experience with a four star spa and have an upbeat and positive personality, we hope you will come and meet with us! Applicants must be able to speak and write English fluently, have a clean driver’s license and their own vehicle in excellent working condition. Please see further requirements for applicants below.

We look forward to meeting you! Deadline for applications is: February 23rd 2019. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:

• Obtained a diploma in Massage Therapy from an internationally accredited school from Canada, Great Britain or the United States • Completed a massage course of at least 1800 hours plus, an additional 600 hours in medical massage.

• At least 3 years experience with a spa rated 4 stars or above • Their own vehicle in excellent working order and a clean license • Fluent spoken and written English (There is a written exam) • Basic computer skills for use of company software • Be available to work 9am-7pm every day. Weekends and holiday are a must. (Schedules are subject to change) Remuneration: $6.25 per hour plus commission and gratuities.

Please email your resume to: relax@spatropique.com or drop off at 202 W. Venture House, Grace Bay Road. Applicants may also forward resumes to the government employee services offices.

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February 9-15, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

THE CONCH SHACK

BARTENDER

• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-8501

Email: karel. daconchshack@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15178

TREVOR WATKINS

THE GRANDVIEW ON GRACE BAY:

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

for position held by work permit holder.

1 MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR/ MANAGER Responsibilities includes: • Install/maintain irrigation system • All aspects of plant installation and care.

• Building Maintenance/grounds keeping • Pool maintenance NEEDED SKILLS: • Experience in Ms. Excel/Google Docs.

• 5+ years Pool/Spa maintenance.

• Good working knowledge of Chroma Glass Septic system.

• 5+ years working with pesticides.

To Work 7hrs/day six(6) days a week. Minimum 10 years’ experience in this field.

Annual salary - $21,00-$24,000

CONTACT: 649 941-3312 The Proprietors Strata Plan#38

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames and other chores if necessary • Must be honest and trustworthy • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-1243 15196

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder15231

PEARLS VILLA MANAGEMENT IS LOOKING FOR A

PRIVATE CHEF

JOB SUMMARY: Must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multitasking.

Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

Must be able to create new menus, work independently, available to work seven (7) days a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking.

• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.

• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.

• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.

• Check quality of ingredients.

• Grocery shopping for kitchen menu

items.

Salary commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit their resume with qualifications and experience to: info@saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department.

The position is currently held by a work permit holder.

The Front House Manager should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their abilities, and develop strong interpersonal skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set, the Front House Manager needs to be a self-starter who can lead the operation in the front house. Prioritizing and executing tasks based on needs, he/she will assure that employees stay focused and ready to serve the best interests of the client while maintaining a positive attitude. He/she will work with other staff members to execute, prioritize and contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the operation while ensuring high standards are maintained. He/she will oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as scheduled by the senior management team to ensure maintenance of a clean safe environment for all employees to work in and guests to enjoy. He/she must be able to stand on their feet for extended periods, be comfortable lifting 25 pounds without physical restrictions and must be available to work days, nights, holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

Candidate must have post-secondary degree in hospitality or at least 5 years managerial industry experience Be able to assist the Assistant General Manager in all capacities to include, but are not limited to: • Planning and execution of special events • Developing marketing and advertising campaigns to promote business • Assist with scheduling • Daily, weekly and monthly inventories • Exhibits strong mathematical skills to be associated with banking, accounting, budgeting and cost analysis.

• Must possess Microsoft Office and Excel skills and be able to demonstrate proficiency in same

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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NATURES VISIONS LTD Seeking an

ENVIRONMENTAL URBAN DESIGNER GENERAL DUTIES:

Landscape design and implementation Manual labour and supervision of crews Irrigation design and installation Hardscape design and implementation Dealing with clients and subcontractors Budgets and work schedules quotes Use heavy equipment and jack hammers

REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • • • •

Supervisory skills and willing to do manual work Degree in Environmental Urban Design 5+ years’ experience Able to read and follow architectural designs Knowledge of quoting jobs /scheduling and budgets Must have own transportation, driving license and phone Self-starter and self-motivated and willing to work holidays and 6 days a week Basic wage $3,000.00/month plus commission on certain projects.

The position is currently held by a Work Permit holder.

Send resume to bunderwood@tciway.tc or call Barbara Underwood 232 2272 Turks and Caicos Islanders also invited to send resume to the Immigration Board.

FRONT HOUSE MANAGER

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a 5-star restaurant or hotel.

• Hard working with a willingness to work long hours including weekends and holidays.

• Fluent in French and Spanish are essential.

• Proven experience as a Private Chef.

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.

• Very good communication skills.

• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

• BS degree in culinary science a MUST.

Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

• • • • • • •

CLASSIFIEDS 45

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• Willingness to assist servers or bartenders as trade or schedule may deem necessary from time to time.

• Responsible for the training of Front of House staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

• Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Oversee and assist in the ordering of inventory through a variety of vendors • Oversee and assist with weekly and monthly inventories and work with the AGM to calculate costs • Must be able to problem solve and effectively mediate conflicts between employees • Maintain a positive environment to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace • Maintain presence in the front of the house making him or herself available to staff as support • Ensure bar floats remain balanced, and proper change is made so they are ready for each new shift • Manages staff to ensure that during his shift and at closing all areas of the Café are maintained and kept clean.

• Be comfortable opening or closing the operation ensuring all details are attended to.

• Maintains an open line of communication with others asking questions of the AGM or GM if there is any uncertainty regarding his duties or responsibilities.

Email resume to manager@somewherecafeandlounge.com Salary offered at $50K-$60K annually based on experience.

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46 CLASSIFIEDS

February 9-15, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS TCI WASTE DISPOSAL

4K’S & F CREATIVE HANDS GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

2 TURK DRIVERS

• Hours of work is 8 hours per day and 5 days per week.

• Applicant must be able to drive garbage trucks

MECHANIC

TCA Handling Flight Services Ground Handlers for American Airlines and JetBlue is currently seeking qualified Belongers to fill the following vacant positions.

RAMP SUPERVISOR OBJECTIVES:

Deliver high performance standards in all aspects of ramp handling, meet the requirements of our customers while maintain health and safety, good working practices in accordance to company policies and procedures. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in Aviation and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Perform duties which center on ‘hands-on’ activities in all areas including that which is directly and indirectly associated with aircraft handling and/or freight shed.

• Perform basic serviceability and maintenance checks of vehicles and/or equipment including refueling of vehicles.

• Precision loading – a full understanding of airline SLA’s and SOP’s.

• Carry out established procedures ensuring baggage/freight is handled correctly including the loading and unloading from ULD’s and vehicles.

• Operate all ground handling and commercial type airport equipment including all equipment associated with ramp (i.e. tow tug, belt loaders,), freight/cargo, aircraft servicing, transporting operations, water servicing and push back.

• Proficient in all types of load plans with relation to loading and unloading aircraft.

• Perform water samples in all aspects of potable water.

• AAA scanning.

• Flexible and understanding of changing priorities and situations • Punctual and reliable • Coach, mentor and counsel ramp agents to work together for the continuous development of a safe and successful ramp team.

• Oversee the maintenance of and strict adherence to shift schedules for respective personnel.

• Hold daily shift briefings to communicate pertinent information e.g., daily flight activity, irregular.

• Operations, crew assignments, new/changed SOPs, shift-swap rules, areas needing improvement.

• Monitor the teams' activities through visual inspections, quality assurance, and compliance checks.

• Ensure timely completion of assigned duties and report any deviations of procedures to management.

• Confer with management on workers performance appraisals and/or disciplinary actions.

• Ensure ramp agents are following uniform, appearance and personal protective policy.

REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Minimum 5 years Ramp Supervisor Able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Above basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Must possess a valid driver’s license Certification, Safety Management System Certification, IATA Dangerous Goods awareness for Aircraft Loaders and warehouse personnel Certification, IATA Dangerous Goods awareness for passenger handling Certification, Airline Business Partner Initial Airport operation Certification, CAA Triple-A protocols Working knowledge Standard Ground Handling Agreement Working knowledge of OSHA procedures Working Knowledge DOT policies handling passengers with disabilities

Salary Scale: $33,600.00 to $42,000.00 per annum based on qualification and experience THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER TCA HANDLING FLIGHT SERVICES TOWN CENTRE MALL PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI and should reach no later than February 28, 2019 for further information/appointment you can contact us at Tele:649-941-5969 or email hr@tcahandling.com..

• Hours of work is 8 hours per day and 5 days per week.

• Applicant must be able to fix garbage trucks and company vehicles.

MECHANIC HELPER

• Hours of work is 8 hours per day and 5 days per week.

• Applicant must be able to assist in fixing garbage trucks and company vehicles

2 LABOURERS

• Hours of work is 8 hours per day and 5 days per week • Applicant must be able to assist with collecting of garbage on a daily basis

WASTE COLLECTOR

• Hours of work is 8 hours per day and 5 days per week.

• Applicant must be able to collect garbage on a daily basis.

Salary: $500.00 per week

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. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 348-7971

CONTACT: 333-7889

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Positions are held by work permit holders beside Waste Collector that is vacant and Belongers encourage to apply for the position.

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BIG BLUE COLLECITIVE

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15263

SEEKING

MARINE BIOLOGIST/ECO-TOUR GUIDES Seeking keen individuals to join the eco-tour team with experience and qualifications in the field of Marine Biology. Suitable candidates must have experience in tropical water, be able to guide kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and snorkeling excursions and be at minimum Open Water Certified for SCUBA. Training will also be provided on the marine and terrestrial environment of the Turks and Caicos, first aid, and general marine and tourism safety. Preference will be given to anyone holding a current STCW’95, boat captain license and current First Aid Certificate. Applicant must have the personality for sales, public relations and education.

The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Minimum 18 years old and fluent in English • Must have degree in Marine Biology or Marine Sciences • Genuine interest in the marine environment and a desire to enjoy and protect it.

• Good to strong swimmer • Be living (or be willing to live) on Providenciales and be punctual, reliable and able to work long days, public holidays, and weekends.

• No criminal record and good character references Positions not currently filled. Specifically seeking for belongers.

Interested applicants should apply to the email careers@bigbluecollective.com. Salary range: $100-$130 per day plus gratuities depending on previous experience and/or qualifications. 15265

JULIETTE LEWIS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $150.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-2745

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

15255

BLUE SKY CONSTRUCTION

BENSON EDWARD

2 MASONS- $8.75 PER HOUR

DOMESTIC WORKER

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

• Applicant must be able to lay blocks and plaster building.

• Hours of work are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week

2 CARPENTERS-$8.75

• Applicant must be able to fix house roof, fix and make cabinets.

• Hours of work are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week

2 LABOURERS-$6.25 TO $6.75 PER HOUR

• Applicant must be able to assist in laying building blocks • Hours of work are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week

CONTACT: 246-3137

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are Vacant

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JUNIOR CEIDE

KARIB AUTO RENTAL

LABOURER

RENTAL AGENT Will be responsible for

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

Duties include cleaning premises, windows and performing minor repairs to fixtures.

Salary: $200.00 weekly

CONTACT: 347-8446 Email: jceide@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 15256

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

FIVE CAYS 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: 341-8585

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder15261

CP APARTMENTS

Providenciales - Seeking employment for the following:

1) LABOURER

interacting with and attracting clients. Will be responsible for safeguarding the company’s vehicles and ensure that they are routinely checked and well maintained. Maintain records of income and expenses.

Be willing and able to wash vehicles when necessary.

Salary: $200.00 weekly

to assist with repairs for all apartments. Hours of work are eight (8) hours per day, five-days per week.

Position is vacant and Belonger are encourage to apply. Starting salary is $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 347-8446

Interested candidate may contact the employer at 346-7174 regarding employment. All application must be submitted through the Labour Department.

Email: karibrental@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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February 9-15, 2019 ARTHUR AUGUSTINE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 344-3502

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15144

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS PAUL BERESFORD Caribbean Diamond, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

COOK

• Must have at least 3 years of experience • Salary $300 per week • Duties: Cook and prepare strict diet • Must have a clean drivers license Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department,

CONTACT: (649) 232 2137

Currently held by W/P Holder

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ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

STEELMAN

• Must have at least 5 years of experience DUTIES: Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings.

• Salary $10 per hour • Must have a clean drivers license Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department,

CONTACT: (649) 242 3858

Currently held by W/P Holder

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D&B AUTO LTD

WALTER GARDINER

CAR RENTAL AGENT

DOMESTIC WORKER

Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park, Providenciales- Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a suitably qualified person to the role of:

• At least 2 years or more experience of the same field.

• With valid Driver’s License • Must possess strong interpersonal, marketing and customer service skills • Knowledgeable to manage computer software to enter customer information • Must be able to work on call and irregular hours on both indoors and outdoors, weekend and holidays • Capable to attend customer complains

• Can provide monthly maintenance report on each rental vehicle • Competent on preparing daily sales report • Able to send formal quotations and charges to customers through emails • Ability to manage multiple tasks and costumer complains simultaneously • With effective analytical and communication skills Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-941-8438. FAX: 649-941-7387 EMAIL: DNBAUTOPARTS@TCIWAY.TC

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is Vacant 15145

CLASSIFIEDS 47

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 332-1305

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 15138

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

FINANCE SUPERVISOR Applications are invited for the position of Finance Supervisor with Digicel TCI. The Finance Supervisor is responsible for the daily oversight of the market’s Finance processes and the direct supervision of the Finance Executive, ensuring that Digicel’s policies and procedures are adhered to.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Daily oversight of the market’s finance function and processes • Assist with the collections/receivables from Government, ICT and Corporate customers • Assist the hub team with data collection as required • Organize and lead cheque run final approvals and associated signature co-ordination for the market ensuring that the company’s policies and procedures are followed • Supervise the activities of the Finance Executive and manage their performance • Manage local tax audits as required Academic/Professional expertise required: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration • Technical certification in Accounting (CAT) or Part Qualified Accountant, (CPA/ACCA) • At least 2-5 years relevant experience as a supervisor • Experience using Great Plains or other Accounting system • Excellent written , oral and verbal communication skills • Strong problem solving and analytical skills • Proficiency in MS Office Suite • Detail-oriented , resourceful and able to manage multiple responsibilities • Ability to positively and efficiently interact with internal and external customers • Confidentiality • Self-motivated and result oriented approach to work • Ability to strive in a fast-paced and demanding environment Applicants must include a cover letter and resume, submitted to the attention of the Human Resources Director at hrtci@digicelgroup.com. The closing date for applications is February 11, 2019

VACANCY

PRESALES MANAGER Type: Permanent Location: Digicel TCI Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

RESPONSIBILITY

• Works closely with the Head of Business Operations and other Management Teams to develop and accomplish goals and strategic plans established by Senior Management Team.

• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the organization.

• Understand the full portfolio of products and services provided by Business Solutions and be prepared to develop and present on solutions.

• Meet with customers and potential customers to gather information, understand business processes and develop an initial understanding of the solution requirement.

• Produce and document solution designs and network topology diagrams to support the technical solution being proposed.

• Develop customer based solutions using products and services within the portfolio to meet the needs of the customer’s budget and timeframes.

• Provide complete details to Sales to include bill of materials, benefits and functionality of proposed solution, design documentation.

• Support the Business Solutions Sales team and account managers on all technical sales opportunities.

• Act as a technical design authority resource to both internal and external clients.

• Work with internal and external resources to develop solutions for corporate clients.

• Interface directly with customers on technical issues where necessary.

• Interface with Partners and Vendors as required to identify and deliver new and innovative solutions that sit within the overall Digicel Business Solutions regional ICT strategy.

• Attend customer sites and present on Digicel capabilities and future plans.

• Assist in the design of networks, services and systems architecture as well as the development and integration of overall solutions.

• Build strong relationships with the Customer’s IT Team.

• Report on activities and make recommendations around technology direction and assessment of partner capabilities.

• Update the weekly reporting requirements of the Senior Manager.

• Work with project management to implement proposed solution on-time and on-budget.

• Produce final documentation (as-built) and designs after project is completed.

• Provide ongoing support after an implementation has been successful.

• Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all programs and services, developing a broad and deep knowledge of all programs.

ACADEMIC QULIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • Minimum APSS/APDS/ACIS/CMNA and/or CCNA accreditation • Cisco/Avaya training and certification training path (Cisco Business Value Analysts certification would be an asset) • Avaya/Nortel/HP/Veeam design training and certification • Video Surveillance Design (OnSSi training/certification would be an asset) • At least 4 years’ experience in presales and implementation engagements.

• Minimum of first degree or equivalent REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES: The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a track record of achievement in previous roles and a hunger for achievement.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO: • Present at board level to Corporate clients • Design LAN/WAN and Implement Designed Solution • Design SAN/NAS • Understand Server Architecture • Understand Switching & Routing • Have a proven track record of delivery • Have a creative approach to Technical Problem Solving • Be an excellent communicator both verbally and through clear documentation • Be a team player - establish good working relationships with the wider team • Understand Project Management • Understand Network Security • Understand Cloud and Datacenter Virtualization • Understand VOIP/IP PBX and Video Conferencing

DEADLINE:

Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com and the Immigration board. The closing date for applications is February 15, 2019.

48 CLASSIFIEDS THE ROSE GARDEN Is seeking to employ a

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS AND 1 GROUNDS MEN

• General Cleaning • Polishing • Property cleaning • Maintenance • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 241-1429

Email: rosebellegibson@ yahoo.com Belonger need apply only.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15124

TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Sailfish Lane, Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a

MAID Salary: $8.00 per hour

February 9-15, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS WC SECURITY SERVICES

LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

Is seeking to employ

SECURITY OFFICERS TECHNICIANS, LABOURERS, GENERAL WORKERS TRAINER/TRAINING OFFICER

Salary Ranges from $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 649-231-1474

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15123

CONTACT: 333-6577

Belongers are also encourage to apply: Some Positions are currently held by work permit holders 15108

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DELICIENNE AUGUSLINE GRAND TURK 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: 242-1173

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 15136

KEZZIA A. HAMILTON

HABITAT CONSTRUCTION LTD

DOMESTIC WORKER

CARPENTER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 431-1275

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder.

15137

Installing roof; House fixtures; Installing Cabinets; Building Frame Work for Doors, Windows and Walls.

Salary: $12.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-244-5638

Email: aagardiner17@ gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15119

J&W DELIVERY

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES

GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER • Mopping of Restaurant floor • Assist with washing of dishes • Keep bathroom tidy • All other duties assign by Management Salary: $6.75 per hour Email: gilley’scafe@tciway.tc

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Reo Drive, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a

15121

LABOURER

• Transport materials and goods among manufacturing, distribution and retail centers. Some also perform sales and customer service as part of the job • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-346-2133 OR 649-342-5965

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15120

FINANCE SUPERVISOR

Applications are invited for the position of Finance Supervisor with Digicel TCI.

The Finance Supervisor is responsible for the daily oversight of the market’s Finance processes and the direct supervision of the Finance Executive, ensuring that Digicel’s policies and procedures are adhered to.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Daily oversight of the market’s finance function and processes • Assist with the collections/receivables from Government, ICT and Corporate customers • Assist the hub team with data collection as required • Organize and lead cheque run final approvals and associated signature coordination for the market ensuring that the company’s policies and procedures are followed • Supervise the activities of the Finance Executive and manage their performance • Manage local tax audits as required

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration • Technical certification in Accounting (CAT) or Part Qualified Accountant, (CPA/ ACCA) • At least 2-5 years relevant experience as a supervisor • Experience using Great Plains or other Accounting system • Excellent written , oral and verbal communication skills • Strong problem solving and analytical skills • Proficiency in MS Office Suite • Detail-oriented , resourceful and able to manage multiple responsibilities • Ability to positively and efficiently interact with internal and external customers • Confidentiality • Self-motivated and result oriented approach to work • Ability to strive in a fast-paced and demanding environment

Applicants must include a cover letter and resume, submitted to the attention of the Human Resources Director at hrtci@digicelgroup. com. The closing date for applications is February 11, 2019

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JOB VACANCY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER OFFICER (APPROACH) PLS

TCIAA is seeking experienced officers that are currently licensed by an ICAO state and possess certification and experience in procedural Approach and Aerodrome Control.

MINIMUM CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Meet the requirements as outlined in the job description for Procedural Approach and Aerodrome Control, issued by the TCIAA. 2. Possess certificate ratings in procedural Approach and Aerodrome Control.

3. Meet the requirements for ICAO Class 3 aviation medical 4. Ideally, have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Air Traffic Control within a civilian environment.

5. Meet ICAO English proficiency level 4 or above.

SALARY: $37, 260.00 per annum Short listed candidates-will need to submit to a pre-employment medical exam including drug screen, as well as previous employment and background due diligence checks and be able to produce a clean police record, as a condition of employment. Security requirements for this position require that candidates can account for the preceding five (5) years of work history. Any unexplained gaps of more than 30 days will be grounds for disallowing the application.

Interest persons must submit their applications before February 15, 2019 to:

Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-941-8692, Fax# 9415996. Email: hrrecruitmento@tciairports.com 15107

February 9-15, 2019

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DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1. POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW:

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with directing the fiscal functions of the NHIB in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and any other financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the health and insurance industry. Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating the work of the Finance Division comprised of Accounting, Budgeting, Cash and Payroll. The Deputy CFO shall ensure proper accounting and financial reporting of all activities in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), sound business practices, and relevant regulations. This position also ensures effective systems of internal control to safeguard the NHIB assets.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees performance and service delivery standards in the accounting department and assisting the CFO with the operations of the Department.

• Managing, monitoring and assessing the achievements/outputs detailed in the department's work plan.

• Developing proposals and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and align the department to achieve its mandate.

• Supervises the department's staff by assigning work schedules, monitoring progress, mentoring staff and promoting their professional development, appraising performance, Identifying and recommending training for staff, and Recommending disciplinary action where identified.

• Working with goals/indicators to ensure performance and targets are achieved.

• Ensuring that all Public Finance Legislation and Ordinance are followed.

• Assisting the CFO with managing the cash flows and banking agreements.

• Processing Monthly Staff Payroll and Payroll Reconciliation (Cash Advance, NIB & NHIP withholding deductions).

• Assisting the CFO with tasks, including but not limited to planning, development, implementation, direction and evaluation of the NHIB's fiscal functions and performances.

• Assisting the CFO with providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to support the CEO and the Board in performing their responsibilities.

• Assisting the CFO in developing, implementing and enforcing financial policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation, efficiency and effectiveness of the NHIB. • Assisting with the timely completion of the financial statements and audit process.

• Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial files.

• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

3. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERTISE/SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution plus six (6) years post qualification experience in a Senior Management position in Public Sector Accounting/Finance. or • Master's Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution plus four (4) years post qualification experience in a Senior Management position in Public Sector Accounting/Finance.

• Enrolled in a professional qualification programme (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains software.

• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)

• Excellent team player with team building skills.

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure.

Starting salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and 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:

1. POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW:

This is a senior professional position, which has corporate wide responsibility for all legal matters arising in connection with the administration of the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP). The Legal Officer is the legal advisor to the NHIB. He or she is required to manage a variety of legal matters impacting the administration of the NHIP of the NHIB, appear in all courts and tribunals on behalf of the NHIB to play a key role in the identification and management of legal risk issues across the organisation. He/she is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when the outputs for this position are achieved.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing legal advice and opinions on all matters required by the NHIB, its divisions and departments.

• Reviewing and drafting of various legal documents, such as contracts, leases etc.

• Recovering contributions and all monies owed to the National Health Insurance Board.

• Attending the National Appeals Tribunal and conducting appeals on behalf of the Board.

• Liaising with external Attorneys with respect to the litigation portfolio including the preparation of briefs to external counsel.

• Assisting with the provision of training in the understanding of the National Health Insurance Ordinance.

• Drafting, in association with the office of the Attorney General, new or amending legislation, regulations, reciprocal and other agreements, etc.

• Providing legal scrutiny of instructions, leaflets, etc.; in-so-far as they explain or interpret the provisions of National Health Insurance Plan.

• Advising on matters of general law, which may arise in connection with administration of oaths and affirmations; property transfer and terms of service.

• Submitting Monthly Reports to Executive Management on all legal activities.

• Initiating prosecutions and prosecuting clients for arrears.

• Interpreting the National Health Insurance Board Ordinance and Regulations as needed.

• Assessing and advising on eligibility of beneficiaries.

• Interpreting other Ordinances as they relate to the registration and benefits for NHIB beneficiaries.

• Drafting legal opinions for advancement to the Chief Executive Officer on all matters arising under the Legislation.

• Performing other related duties as may be required from time to time.

3. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERTISE/SKILLS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent from an accredited, tertiary institution. Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and designation Attorney at Law. • At least four (4) years post qualification experience to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.

• Solid competencies in legal drafting, Litigation, Opinion writing and legal research.

• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.)

• Excellent team player with team building skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure.

Starting salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and 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:

Human Resource Officer, The National Health Insurance Board, Unit# 63-66A, Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER, THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD, UNIT# 63-66A, SALT MILLS PLAZA, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES.

Applications can be hand delivered or sent by email to: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

Applications can be hand delivered or sent by email to: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: 15th February 2019

LEGAL OFFICER

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Deadline: 15th February 2019

15135

50 CLASSIFIEDS ISLAND DRILLING LTD.

Located in South Dock, Providenciales. Is seeking (1)

MECHANIC

To work 6 days per week Salary is based on experience. Starting salary $350.00 weekly. Duties include routine maintenance of the company’s vehicles, machines and equipment.

PLEASE SEND ALL RESUMES TO ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@GMAIL.COM

This position is currently being held by Work Permit Holder. Applicants who are TC Islanders should send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board

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COLASCO LTD.

Located in South Dock, Providenciales. Is seeking (1)

LABOURER To work 6 days per week. Salary is based on experience. Starting salary $7.00/hr. Duties include cleaning and preparing the job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines.

PLEASE SEND ALL RESUMES TO ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@GMAIL.COM This position is currently being held by Work Permit Holder Applicants who are TC Islanders should send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board. 15153

Y-A-3B CONSULTANCY

AIRPORT ROAD. CONTACT: 344-4540 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

Southside Seafood

MASON-$6.50 PER HOUR

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 Maureen Gibson

CLEANER-$6.50 PER HOUR

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

BABYSITTER- $6.50 PER HOUR

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Sunset Café Bar/Grill

ASSISTANT KITCHEN HELPER-$6.50 PER HOUR

Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

This position is a First Time work permit holder

DOMESTIC WORKER- $6.50 PER HOUR

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work

15148

SANDBOX

COOK

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Bs Mechanical Engineering. BS Information Technology. Advanced formal training in Telecommunications • Must be competent and knowledgeable and able to maintain the infrastructure – hardware and software - integral to a complex Wireless Communications Network • Must have a working knowledge of Communications, Electronics, Digital Radios, Satellite Systems, 802.xx Systems, Vehicle Location Equipment, Customer Premise Equipment, Marine Radio, Specialty Telecommunications Personal Devices

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use measuring and diagnostic tools to test, adjust, and repair Electronic Equipment.

• Read Work Orders that describe equipment failures • Must be able to liaise with Equipment Manufacturers/Operators to resolve equipment related problems inclusive of the ability to read schematic drawings and other written specifications.

• Visit nodes and sites within a network to identify and resolve network performance issues or outages to ensure such unforeseen issues are resolved in the quickest possible time to ensure the network up-time is maintained at or near 99.999% • Perform regular maintenance work on clients Communication Devices as well as periodic work to maintain the wireless networks.

• Must be able to build and maintain secure websites and mail server systems.

• Candidate must be able to work long hours and on demand • Salary based on qualifications and experience Turks and Caicos Islander Applicants preferred.

STUBBS DIAMOND PLAZA #66 SIBONNE RD. UNIT #3 EMAIL: KAY@ACLTCI.TC

Duties: Clean Villas, pool bathroom, refrigerators, outdoor sitting area, decks, balconies, screens, windows etc.

Salary $8 per hour.

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department,

COMPRESSOR PAINTER

Providenciales Telephone: 941-8408

KITCHEN HELPER

- Salary $550.00 per week clean kitchen, takeout garbage etc.

- Salary $9.00-10.00 per hour Prepare surface, remove old paint, mix paint & apply paint

TRIPPLE "S" Behind Glass Shack, Providenciales Telephone: 333-0209

HEMINGWAY'S ON THE BEACH The Sands, Grace Bay,

- Salary $6.25 per hour General house chores, ironing, cleaning etc.

Currently held by W/P Holder

15142

DOMESTIC WORKER

Positions are currently held by work permit holders.

Belongers are encourage to send resume to Labour Department.

15139

W102 VENTURE HOUSE - GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES

ACCOUNTS CLERK

REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 5 years experience as a cook or chef in a high end resort • Experienced event planning in order to promote, market and use social media creatively • Willing to work irregular, long and late hours, holidays and weekends • Command a broad knowledge of Menu planning, liquor ordering, and inventory control • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public • Must have a valid driver’s license, and College level Degree • Salary approximately $500 per week dependent on experience

FIELD TECHNICIAN

DOMESTIC WORKER/CLEANER

ER CONSTRUCTION 11 Macaw Close, Cooper Jack, Providenciales Telephone: 333-1199

LEMON 2 GO

102 WEST VENTURE HOUSE - GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES

PEOPLE’S TELECOMS COMPANY LTD. HAS A VACANCY FOR A

THE HELP DESK ACT ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENTS:

CONTACT: (649) 232 6880

David Construction

Applicants must have five to ten years in Financial Accounting auditing and reporting Must be proficient in cash flow projection and in using QuickBooks and POS Systems for inventory control and projections. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare automated financial reports, statements and projections. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to deal with customers and suppliers. Salary is approximately $800/week and willing to work long hours, weekends and holidays if needed.

Preference will be given to applicants who completed a Bachelor’s Degree in accountancy Finance or Business Administration excellent reference from previous employers a must.

15152

Prospective applicant including Islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry to Services

by EA, located at #65 Beechwood Rd., Grace Bay Village, Providenciales or email mary@eagrouptci.com. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by a work permit holder however qualified belonger are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department.

BLUE MOUNTAIN MANAGEMENT

Blue Mountain, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Prospective applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry to Services by EA located at #65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay Village, Providenciales or email to mary@ eagrouptci.com. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for an interview. This position is currently held by a work permit holder however qualified Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15156

POSITION AVAILABLE

3 AUDIO/VIDEO EDITORS MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for preparing programs for television, advertisements, titles and graphics

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for creative materials liaising with the creative team, graphic designer and the Marketing Director to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.

• Responsible for accuracy and consistency of written, visual and web materials.

• Work with various offices to produce production schedules for creative proofs and liaise with international offices.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Certificate or Diploma related to video editing • Eight or more years experience in Television Broadcasting (must possess relevant certification) with good production/trafficking skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment.

• Skilful operator of Audio/Video Editing Systems working on both online and offline materials as well as on special communication projects • Knowledge of TV, Camera, and Lighting for Quality Control, Animations, Motion Graphics • Production experience, good interpersonal skills and creative ability, good storytelling skills, a methodical mind, and ability to communicate well.

• Ability to meet deadlines and have strong organizational skills as well as an eye for detail.

• Management skills would be an asset.

• Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays Salary commensurate with experience.

Send Resumes to kay@acltci.tc or P.O. Box 230 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

No telephone calls please.

February 9-15, 2019 BEST SEASON BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

ANTHONY FORBES/ ANTHONY FORBES CONSTRUCTION Kew Town, Providenciales Is looking for committed, DetailedOriented, Long Experienced Tile

ANTHONY FORBES/ ANTHONY FORBES CONSTRUCTION

Kew Town, Providenciales Is looking for a committed, self-motivated and a long experience Skilled

COOK

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-6916

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

MASON

• Applicants 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 including holidays.

• Laying Blocks or bricks, mixing motars, repairing and altering floors, walls, showers, sinks, making and repairing steps and other concrete structures.

Salary: $6.25 per hour Interested applicants can call or send their resume to Labour Department for more info. Only Belongers need to apply

15129

CONTACT: (649)-345-8613 Salary: $6.25 per hour Interested applicants can call or send their resume to Labour Department for more info.

Only Belongers need to apply.

15127

D&B AUTO LTD

FLAMINGO VARIETY STORE Airport Road, Providenciales Is looking for a long experienced, detailed- oriented and committed

SKILLED SALES PERSON

LAYER

• Applicants 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 including holidays.

• Applying hard tiles, Marbles and wood tiles to walls, floors and other surfaces.

CONTACT: (649)-345-8613

15096

• Applicants must be fluent in Spanish, French and English languages and must have great interest in selling goods to customers to motivate them to buy the products.

• Must be computer literal • Need to have knowledge about products sales • Must create the atmosphere to provide premium services to customers to make them feel comfortable to conduct transactions • Work from Monday- Saturday included holidays • Selling retail goods and services to customers • Work with customers to attract their interest to buy the products and use the service. Create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process Salary starts at $6.25 per hour Tel: 649-348-7535/246-3137 Interested applicants can call or send their resume to Labour Department for info ONLY BELONGERS NEED TO APPLY

Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park, Providenciales- Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a suitably qualified person to the role of:

AUTO PARTS LOGISTICS MANAGER

• Must have 8 years or more working experience on Japanese Automotive Industry • Ability to liaise and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

• Must be both fluent in English &Spanish language.

• Competent to direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle particularly on Japanese Auto Parts • Knowledgeable on inventory controls and stock leveling • Capable to track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times and transport costs • Able to handle overall customer orders, shipment process and documentation with demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff • With excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills Basic wage is $20.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-941-8438. FAX: 649-941-7387

Email: dnbautoparts@tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is Vacant 15147

15130

Pre-used interlocking roof tiles in rustic red for sale Make offer. The lot is approx. 3500sf.

Contact Projetech Ltd at #941-3500 if interested.

15001

KOMPLETELY KLEAN MAID SERVICES

DOMESTIC WORKERS

Description: Cleaning houses, washing clothes, performing housekeeping chores This position is a new applicant

TROPIC MANAGEMENT

Dorrado Dean

Position: Equipment Cleaner Description: Washing down all heavy equipment, Lubricate machinery, any jobs given by employer This position is for work permit renewal

CONTACT: 246-7382

interested belonger are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

Is seeking to employ a

ONE BAKERY ASSISTANT • Responsible for general cleaning of bakery equipment • Make sure bakery is kept tidy at all times • Packing of baking products for distribution • Must be honest and have a pleasant attitude towards customers • Must be willing to work from 4:00am-1:00pm (long hours). 5 days per week and sometimes weekends Salary: $6.25 per hour

FAX: 946-4871 EMAIL: DISCOUNT@TCIWAY.TC

15022

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS

• 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 6 days a week Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 345-2061

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15122

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

PRINCESS TAKEOUT

ALTHEA & ANTHONY PALMER

P & D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

KITCHEN HELPER

LIVE-IN NANNY

CYRIL & ALVIRA FORBES

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

• 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: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4838

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

15159

5 STAR FASHION SALON BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

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: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 246-1072

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15081

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Description: Moving Trash, washing windows, dumping garbage, running errands and any jobs given by employer This position is for a new applicant

GOOD TASTE

BAMBARRA BAKERY

CAICEDO PUB HOUSE

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions

HELPERS

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KITCHEN HELPER

• Helps the chef with the preparation of food. Keeps the kitchen clean and organized at all times.

• Must be willing to work 7 days a week Salary: $350.00 weekly pay

CONTACT: 331-7256

Email: yujar.239@hotmail. com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

15087

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 347-4870

15126

acting on behalf of their clients is looking to fill the following positions:

LABOURER

Duties: lifting and packing products Salary $6.50 per hour JACQUELINE DESRONVIL

LABORER

Duties: lifting furniture and appliances Salary $6.50 per hour 7 INSPIRED MEN

CLEANER

Duties: clean store Salary $6.50 per hour M & V CONSTRUCTION

MASON

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

15160

Duties: mix concrete, plaster, lay blocks Salary $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2001

Interested Belonger are asked to submit a copy of your resume to the Labor Department

15155

ASSOCIATED MEDICAL PRACTICES Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

ROOM DOCTOR • General practice with some emergency room work • Full-time 8-hour working day with varying shifts between 8a.m-8p.m to meet the needs of the business.

• On call duty at least 2 nights per week plus 1 in 2 weekend • Must have at least 8 years post qualification experience and be registered with the Health Practitioners Board • Remuneration structure available on request

CONTACT: 946-4242. EMAIL: AMP@TCIWAY.TC Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CAROL BETTY PENA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-6772

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15083

14935

CHARLES TIPTON LONG BAY 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 • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 244-7929

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15078

52 CLASSIFIEDS PALM GROVE MANAGEMENT THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 941-4929

This position is held by a work permit holder 15101

RCO LIMITED #353 GRACE BAY

MAGIC SCISSORS & PRESSING AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

TAILOR

• Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.

Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour

Waitress/Waiter

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.

Labourer

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

Dish Washer

Cleans dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using dishwashers or by hand. Maintain kitchen work area, equipment or utensils in clean and orderly condition

Kitchen Helper

Helps the chef with the preparation of food.

Keeps the kitchen clean and organized at all times. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-946-5921

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Kitchen Helper is a First Time work permit holder. Other positions are currently held by work permit holders 15084

CONTACT: 244-4542

PEOPLE DELIVERY SERVICE

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

• Must be willing to work 4 day a week Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 332-4700

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

15057

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

HELPER • 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 • Must be willing to work 4 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 246-1284

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

15077

KEECHIE

LAS BRISAS

#533 CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

Millennium Plaza, Blue Hills Acting on behalf of our clients who Is seeking to employ the following positions

COOK

Esterleen Delancy

• Must set up workstations with all ingredients and cooking equipment.

• Preparing ingredients for use in cooking (peeling and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.) Using various utensils for cooking and grilling.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $600.00 per week

CONTACT: 946-5306

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

This position is a First Time work permit holder 15092

PATRICE THOMAS SOUTH CAICOS 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

CONTACT: 242-2570

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

15075

• Applicant must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to operate a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw. They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil/cow manure and plant. They must be able to speak and communicate in English.

• May be required on weekends and holidays if needed.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

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

15091

B & B LOVELY STORE

ADDERLEY SELVER

VENICE GRAY

BARBER

SALES CLERK

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

Duties: Welcome clients as they arrive in the shop and engage them in conversation to determine their needs.

Cut, Trim, Shampooing and Styling hair, trim beards or Giving shaves Assume responsibility for The maintenance of Instruments and work Station.

SALARY: $200 per week.

CONTACT: 241-3489

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position is held by a Work permit holder.

15048

Duties: Greet customers Receive payments by cash, Credit cards and cheques, Issue receipts and change Due to customers. Check And balance cash at the end of the day. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CNTACT: 342-5645

Belongers are encouraged To send copy of their resume To The Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a Work permit holder 15049

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

CONTACT: 241-8941

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 15052

MASON- $10.00 PER HOUR

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 Nex GEN Builders

PLUMBER- $9.00 PER HOUR

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.

EBEN-NEZER

DRY CLEANER HELPER- $7.50 PER HOUR

Responsible for cleaning, pressing, ironing, mending and sewing a variety of different items.

Earlene Elliot South Caicos

HOUSE KEEPER- $6.75 PER HOUR

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

Contact: 341-4752. Email: comomuchacho@live.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are for First Time work permit holders

15090

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR 1. Must be fluent in English 2. Must be Customer Service Oriented 3. Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and at nights as required 4. Must be able to type at a speed of 80-100 words per minute with accuracy 5. Diploma/Certificate in Secretarial Skills or Similar 6. Knowledge of TSD rental software 7. At least five years experience in car rental 8. Have a Valid Driver's License and a clean Police Record

Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Deadline: February 8, 2019

PAINTER

• 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

CONTACT: 245-1811

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

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Best Contractors

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

GARDENERS/ LABOURERS

OF 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 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

SHAPHAN HINSON

GRACE BAY VILLAGE Is seeking to employ a

K. A. S. CUTS

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER- $6.75 PER HOUR

Is Seeking to Employ a

SERVICES BY EA

CONTACT: 341-4198

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15098

UPHOLSTERER

• Must have at least five years’ experience in the business • Working hours are 8:30 to 5:30 for five days a week Salary: $10.00 per hour

QUINBY TYRONE HALL

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ an

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15103

CONTACT: 342-5450

ROY FULFORD JR

• 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: $6.25 per hour

MAGASANI UPHOLSTERY

Interested Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15093

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ a

February 9-15, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-9961

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15074

SPA NADIA

GRACE BAY 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 • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $320 per week

CONTACT: 941-8342

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a first time work permit holder

TORTILLAS

SPOTLESS CLEANING SERVICES

KITCHEN HELPER • Preparing the work station

DOMESTIC WORKER

15061

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

• Must be willing to work 7 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-5258

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15099

15086

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 331-0818

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15105

February 9-15, 2019 CLAUDE JOSEPH BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

TILE MAN

• 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 6 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 344-0906

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit 15100 holder

JARAD BURKLEY WILLIAMS AVIATION DRIVE 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: 348-2374

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15060

DALE ROBINSON 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: 346-9101

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. 15051

D’DIVA SALON

DEVON PAUL FULFORD

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLIST

LABOURER

• 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: $300 weekly pay

CONTACT: 345-8242

• 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 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4030

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 15078

JANET WILLIAMS

ISLAND PATTIES

15076

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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 a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-8410

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS To carry out all facets of house work.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-6653

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15085

DALE ANTHONY GRANT

DOMESTIC WORKER

15082

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

- Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hard working.

- Must be self-motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently.

Rate: $210.00 per week

CONTACT: 649-232-5583

Belongers are encouraged to send resumes to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ISABELL ADAMS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

GRACE BAY 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.

• Must be able to work residential and commercial.

• Must have 5 years’ experience Salary: Based on Qualifications

CONTACT: 244-4829

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

15095

IRAVANDA NAILS STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

• 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: $8.50 per hour

Contact: 649-241-5071 or 649-342-0275

Email: islandconstruction@ outlook.com

LIVE-IN CARETAKER

Having to care of an elderly person. Salary: $200.00 per week

CONTACT: 9462332 OR 244-5775

• 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

15073

WANDA ARIZA

GERTRUDE GRANT

SERENITY SALON & DAY SPA

STEPHEN JENNINGS

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

HAIRSTYLIST

DOMESTIC WORKER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 241-1652

CONTACT: 232-1738

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

DOMESTIC WORKER

GARLAND CONSTRUCTION

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14959

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

BACKGAMMON JIGSAW PUZZLES CHECKERS

of Leeward Highway 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

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, Laundry and must be willing to work 6 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 holder.

15056

ELIZABETH OWEN

MASON

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

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

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GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 241-3471

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder.

15055

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 15053

A&J GROCERIES & SUPPLIES

WATERPLAY

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

LONG BAY 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 • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 344-6639

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

15118

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling. Salary: $7.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 243-6184

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by 15050

WALKIN EQUIPMENT & CONTRACTING BLUE HILLS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

FULL-TIME MECHANIC Keeps equipment available for KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTOR Salary: Based on Qualifications

CONTACT: 231-5483

Email: info@waterplaytci. 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

15104

use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters Salary: $17.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-946-4411

Email: Walkinequipltd@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 15079

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 15081

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 242-0004

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

15054

W&V CONSTRUCTION Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

• Fixing Roof, Cabinet, install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding, Measure, cut or shape wood, plastic, and other materials etc.

• Hours of work are 8:00am to 4:30pm • Monday- Friday Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-241-0678

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board on Airport Road. This position is Vacant

15059

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Sports Interational

Antigua pitch faces ICC sanction in wake of Windies series win WEST Indies are braced for the possibility of another ICC sanction ahead of the final Test of the series against England.

Just days after Jason Holder, West Indies’ captain, was suspended from playing in the final Test due to his side’s slow over-rate in Antigua, there are concerns that the ICC match referee, Jeff Crowe, will decide that the pitch used in the game was not up to standard.

The match ended in three days with variable bounce evident throughout, although officials at CWI remain hopeful that the fact West Indies batted for 131 overs and scored more than 300 runs in their first innings showed the pitch was not so bad.

Nevertheless, several batsmen were struck on the hands or body and a couple more received unplayable deliveries. Roston Chase, for example, was bowled by a short ball that kept impossibly low, while Joe Root was dismissed by one that lifted sharply to take him on the glove.

By the time the game ended, England’s keeper, Ben Foakes, had gone for a scan on an injured hand - it showed no fracture - while Darren Bravo, who made a matchdefining half-century, lifted his shirt to show spectators the bruises he had sustained during the innings.

England coach, Trevor Bayliss, had said the surface “wasn’t the greatest wicket we’ve ever seen in world cricket”.

“It looked to me as if you had to

The Black Ferns perform the haka after beating Australia in New Zealand.

Sydney Sevens: New Zealand strikes twice, USA claims fourth straight silver West Indies dominated the game, with a win in three days.

be careful of the ball leaping off a length,” he said. Bravo also admitted “it wasn’t the best”.

Pitches deemed to be ‘unfit’ are given five demerit points, ‘poor’ pitches are given three points and ‘below average’ strips are given one demerit point. Any ground which receives five demerit points over a five-year period will be banned from hosting internationals for 12 months.

They can be banned for two years if they receive 10.

That could prove especially problematic as Antigua is pencilled in - the venues are not confirmed - to host a Test against India in August.

The other Test venue for that series is likely to be Trinidad.

In 2009, another Test against

England at the Sir Vivian Richards Ground was abandoned after 10 deliveries due to an unfit outfield.

While an ‘unfit’ verdict on the recent wicket seems most unlikely, a ‘below average’ one is not.

Coming on the heels of the Holder decision, any further sanction, if confirmed by the ICC, will do little to dissuade some of the view that nations outside the ‘Big Three’ of India, Australia and England are more harshly treated.

On Tuesday, Dave Cameron, CWI’s president, described the Holder sanction as a “crippling decision” that threatened to overshadow West Indies’ series victory, and called on the ICC to modify the rule. (ESPN)

A NEW tournament, but the same result for the USA rugby sevens team, who fell to a fourth straight cup final defeat at the Sydney Sevens on Sunday.

For the second time this season, New Zealand got the better of the Eagles in a World Rugby Sevens Series gold medal encounter. The 21-5 victory for the All Blacks sees them tie with the USA at the top of the overall standings.

The wait for silverware goes on for Mike Friday’s team -- which previously also fell at the final hurdle in Dubai, Cape Town, and Hamilton -- after tries from Regan Ware, Sam Dickson, and Tone Ng Shiu handed the All Blacks victory with Brett Thompson producing a late reply for the USA. “We are once again hugely

disappointed with the result after a very attritional and exhausting second day where we had to scrap for everything,” said Eagles’ head coach Mike Friday.

“The final as expected was a hugely physical affair and whilst we did control the ball for good periods, unfortunately we made some errors which let the New Zealand team build scores in the first half.”

Wins over France, Kenya and rival Canada saw USA reach the knockout stages, before getting the better of Spain and England to reach Sunday’s showpiece.

Defeat in the final means the Eagles once again share the spoils at the top of the overall standings, although this time with the All Blacks following Fiji’s fourth-place finish in Sydney.

Equine flu outbreak stops British horse racing An outbreak of equine flu has led to the cancellation of all horse races in Britain until February 13 at the earliest.

Three vaccinated horses had tested positive for the disease in an active racing yard, forcing the sport’s ruling body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), to call off four scheduled meetings Thursday.

But the ban has been extended over fears the outbreak could have spread, with horses from the affected stables taking part in race meetings Wednesday.

“Whilst no further positive tests have been received, at least three more days are required before it will be possible to make a decision about whether it is safe to resume racing,” the latest BHA statement read.

Symptoms can take up to three days to manifest, meaning any decision to continue racing will be delayed until February 11.

“This precautionary approach is intended to ensure we put the health of the horse population and

Naomi Osaka beat Petra Kvitova in the Australian Open final in January to become world number one.

All four British race meetings were cancelled Thursday.

control of the virus first, and avoid any unnecessary risk that might come from returning to racing too quickly,” the statement continued.

What is equine flu?

Equine influenza is a highly infectious disease that can affect horses, mules and donkeys across the world.

The disease -- which can cause

respiratory problems -- usually spreads between horses in close contact and can be airborne across short distances.

Although chances of fatality are low in healthy thoroughbreds, young foals and unhealthy horses are in danger of complications.

There are no known consequences for humans exposed to the flu. (BBC)

World number one Osaka withdraws from Qatar Open with back injury WORLD number one Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next week’s Qatar Open with a back injury.

It was scheduled to be the Japanese’s first tournament since triumphing in the Australian Open in January to win back-to-back Grand Slam titles.

“I am sorry to have to withdraw from Doha this year as I was looking

forward to playing and seeing my fans there,” the 21-year-old said in a statement.

“I wish everyone a great week and hope to see everyone next year.”

Osaka has previously suffered with a back injury, missing October’s Hong Kong Open with the problem.

(BBC)

February 9-15, 2019

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Mavs trade Barnes to Kings for Jackson, Randolph

Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s top scorer this season.

Mohamed Salah: West Ham investigates alleged Islamophobic abuse against Liverpool star ENGLISH Premier League club West Ham has launched an investigation after social media footage emerged showing alleged Islamophobic abuse being hurled at Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.

The footage, which was filmed during Monday’s 1-1 draw between the two clubs at the London Stadium, was uploaded onto Twitter by a user who attended the game.

Salah, who is Muslim, was taking a corner when the expletive-laden abuse, which is clearly audible in the clip, was shouted at him.

In the post, the Twitter user says: “I went to watch West Ham vs Liverpool and I was disgusted by what I was hearing. People like this deserve no place in our society let alone football matches.”

The Metropolitan Police confirmed in a statement that no arrests have been made but that its officers are reviewing the footage.

West Ham said it had a “zero policy to any form of violent or abusive behavior.”

“We are an inclusive football club.

Regardless of age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability, everyone is warmly welcomed at London Stadium,” a spokesperson for the club said Wednesday.

“Anyone identified committing an offense will have their details passed to the police and will face a lifetime ban from London Stadium. There is no place for this kind of behavior at our stadium.”

Wayne Rooney scored 12 goals in his debut season for DC United.

Wayne Rooney: ‘I can still play in the Premier League’ WAYNE Rooney may be starring stateside at the moment but the former Manchester United man has no doubts he could still cut it in the English Premier League.

Rooney, Manchester United and England’s record goalscorer, quit the Premier League last June after agreeing to join Major League Soccer side DC United.

The 33-year-old scored 12 goals as he dragged the club off the bottom of the Eastern Conference and

into the playoffs with a number of impressive displays.

And while he’s clearly enjoying himself in the US, Rooney still believes he’s still good enough and hungry enough to play in the Premier League.

“If I’m being honest, I know quality wise, I can still play in the Premier League,” Rooney told CNN Sport.

“I know that. I’ve always been a confident person, and so I have high expectations of myself.

THE Sacramento Kings are officially making a playoff push.

Wednesday night, as the Dallas Mavericks game against the Charlotte Hornets moved into the fourth quarter, The Athletic’s Shams Charania broke news that the Kings were finalising the acquisition of forward Harrison Barnes, and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski quickly followed with details of the return package, which includes Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph.

The team later announced the deal as official.

Barnes, who started in Wednesday’s 99-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, scored 10 points in 25 minutes before being pulled with 3:11 remaining in the third quarter for Dirk Nowitzki. Per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon’s, Barnes stayed out on the bench supporting his teammates the rest of the way.

Nowitzki started realizing something was up when Barnes didn’t replace him early in the fourth quarter as usual with the 40-year-old playing a limited role in his record 21st season with the same franchise.

Since Nowitzki credited Barnes for being a positive influence in his two-plus seasons with the Mavericks, he wasn’t surprised that Barnes stuck around after word of the trade got out.

Harrison Barnes has averaged 18.8 points over 200 odd games, since signing with Mavericks in 2016.

“He’s a better man than me,” said Nowitzki, who scored eight points. “Everybody else would have bounced out. He’s just a genuinely good dude and he’s obviously got bonds with some of these players here for life. That’s the kind of guy he is.”

ESPN’s Paul Pierce reported on air postgame that Barnes’ agent informed him being traded was a possibility, but Barnes requested to be in the gameday mix. Barnes and his agent, Jeff Schwartz, were apprised before last night’s game that Barnes was being pursued by the Kings and Hornets, reports Marc

Stein of The New York Times. The Kings’ offer won out as Barnes opted to play against the Hornets.

The Kings, just a game out of the eighth spot after a 12-season playoff drought, reportedly made the deal with long-term intent. Barnes currently holds a max-contract player option for 2019-20.

The seventh-year forward, originally drafted No. 7 overall by Golden State before signing with the Mavericks in 2016, has averaged 18.8 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 44.5 percent (36.7 percent on 3-pointers) in 34.3 minutes over 204 games for Dallas. (NBA.com)

Chris Gayle back in West Indies squad to face England in ODI series CHRIS Gayle has been recalled to the West Indies’ 14-man squad for the first and second one-day internationals against England later this month.

The flamboyant batsman, who is the Windies’ second leading ODI runscorer, opted out of the limitedovers tours of India and Bangladesh last October.

The 39-year-old last played for his country in an ODI against Bangladesh last July.

Wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran has also been picked.

The Windies’ squad has only been named for the first two games of the five-match series, which begins on 20 February.

Gayle, who has scored the most centuries (23) by a West Indian in the ODI format, decided to play in the Afghanistan Premier League instead of the tour to the sub-continent late last year.

And the decision to recall him comes ahead of the World Cup which will be held in England and Wales, starting on 31 May. Batsman Marlon Samuels, 38, is also unavailable because of treatment

Gayle played in the Afghanistan Premier League instead of playing in the tours to India and Bangladesh last October.

on a knee injury.

Chairman of selectors Courtney Browne said: “We welcome the return of Chris Gayle and we are pleased to introduce Nicholas Pooran to ODI cricket for the first time.

“He is clearly a young player with undoubted talent and we believe he can add value to our middle order.

Shannon Gabriel remains very much in our World Cup plans but with a heavy workload expected in the Test series, he will be considered for selection later in the ODI series.

“As we continue our Cricket World Cup preparations, the upcoming series against the top-ranked ODI side is a great opportunity for us to gauge where we are as a team.”

The first two matches will be played at Kensington Oval on 20 February and 22 February, before switching to the Grenada National Stadium for matches three and four and finishing at Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia on 2 March.

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Luxury Villa

JOB VACANCIES Live in Sommelier required

Since the successful candidate will work closely with the private villa chef he/she is expected to assist the chef with other duties and possess the following experience, qualities and qualifications: • Experience in Five Star F&B is essential.

• Expansive wine knowledge in order to assist private chef with wine parings for dining.

• Serving and bar tending experience is also essential since the sommelier will be expected to serve dinner and drinks.

• Butler experience and or training would be an advantage • Assist private chef in maintaining the cleanliness and proper sanitation of the kitchen • He/she must be willing to work flexible and long hours (week-ends, & especially holidays) when the family and friends are in residence.

• He/she must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required.

• He/she must be extremely well presented and have a good command of English.

Since the family are natives of a Spanish Country knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage but not essential.

• A clean driver’s license is also required as the Sommelier would be expected to assist the private chef with shopping.

• Salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that this position is held by a work permit holder. Suitably qualified candidates should apply to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy of their resume to The Employment/Labour Department.

Live in Cook

Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality. Attention to detail a must, as is demonstrated culinary expertise resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Managing a busy kitchen, setting menus, ordering and monitoring supplies.

• Liaise with Concierge for food provision to purchase prior to guest arrival.

• Submit the provision receipts, to Accounting in an accurate report and timely manner • Provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

• Actively involved in menu development.

• Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.

• Ensures practices and procedures comply with food handling and sanitation standards.

This includes completing an annual hygiene plan and hygiene inspection prior to guest arrival • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly cleaned, maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health Department standards.

• When the villa is vacant, he/she shall work with the villa team to ensure that the villa is clean and well maintained.

Prerequisites: Must have experience cooking and working in Luxury Villa’s. Displays leadership.

Exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Must be able to prepare Kosher food and be Serv Safe Certified.

Please note that this position is held by a work permit holder. Renumeration for this position is $1500.00 per month. Interested persons are asked to send a copy of their resume to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy to The Employment/Labour Department.

Security Officer

We are looking for a qualified Security Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will identify and report any incidents at the assigned villa and will be responsible for the security and safety of our guest, staff and property. Other duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: • Detect, deter, observe and report • Be observant of signs of a crime or disorder and investigate • Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property • Report in detail any suspicious incidents • Patrol randomly or regularly the villa and its perimeter • Monitor and control access to building entrances and vehicle gates • Watch alarm systems or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment • Inspect villa before guest arrival and following departure • Perform First Aid and or CPR • Maintain a “Sunny disposition” and positive attitude.

• Must be properly attired in uniform.

• To carry out maintenance and checks of all security systems.

• To carry out other duties as directed by the Villa Manager or The Management Company.

Please note that this position is held by a work permit holder. Renumeration for this position is $1500.00 per month. Interested person are asked to send a copy of their resumes to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy to The Employment/Labour Department.

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Barcelona rescue draw against Real Madrid in Copa del Rey first leg THE second leg of Real Madrid and Barcelona’s Copa del Rey semifinal remains finely poised after the two sides played out a thrilling draw at the Camp Nou. Real Madrid took an early lead through Lucas Vazquez after just six minutes and should have further extended their lead before half time.

But Barcelona grew into the match as the first half wore on, eventually drawing level 10 minutes into the second period thanks to Malcom’s brilliant strike.

Both teams had clear-cut chances to win the match, but a combination of desperate lastditch defending and sloppy forward play means the two sides head to the Bernabeu all square.

“I think we both enjoyed spells on top,” Real’s stand-in goalkeeper Keylor Navas said after the match. “We came here wanting to win but after such a tight match 1-1 is a fair result.

“We wanted to score ... and hopefully we can make that away goal count when we play at home and reach the final.

“It’s a privilege the wear this shirt and be part of these matches. Both teams want to be in the final, we just have to make sure we do things better than they do.”

Real Madrid had been

Barcelona’s Brazilian midfielder Malcom celebrates after drawing his side level.

boosted by the news that Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi was only fit enough to make the bench due to the thigh injury he sustained in Saturday’s draw with Valencia.

But Los Blancos will have been well aware of the threat their opponents pose even without the little Argentine, having already suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat to a Messi-less Barcelona at the Camp Nou in October -- the final match of Julen Lopetegui’s reign.

However, this Real is a different beast to the one Barca tamed comfortably, coming into this clash brimming with confidence after a run of seven victories in eight games.

New coach Santiago Solari’s decision to include

scintillating Brazilian teenager Vinicius Junior and the hardworking Vazquez has reenergized Real’s front line.

The duo, along with Karim Benzema playing like a man possessed following a run of six goals in four matches, were causing Barcelona’s defense no end of problems -- though several individual errors were doing nothing to alleviate the pressure.

It took just six minutes for the early pressure to pay off, as Vazquez squeezed home the opening goal from Benzema’s pass after brilliant work from Vinicius on the left.

Just a few minutes later, Real had a clear chance to double their lead as Benzema, Vinicius and Toni Kroos bore down on goal unopposed.

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Rivers and James win annual President’s Championship golf titles TEENAGE sensation Brooke Rivers and Craig James finished with overall honours recently at the 26th Annual President’s Championship, which was held at the Provo Golf Club.

The 13-year-old Rivers, who broke the course record from the red tees last month with a four under par 68, shot gross scores of 70 and 70, which amounted to 76 points. James on the other hand shot rounds of 82 and 87 for 75

points.

Fifty-eight golfers took part in the competition two weekends ago under excellent weather and with amazing course condition, due to the use of the environmentally friendly platinum papsalum grass.

Other flight champions included Collette Coty, Denise Douglas, Terry Kuula, Roberto Stipa, and Jumphol Srinark.

Fred Herbrand was on hand to play and host the event.

The outstanding players at the championship.

TCI women’s football director aims to take female football to the next level in 2019 TCI’S Women’s Football Director Yunelsis Rodriguez-Baez is confident that she can use her experience and insight to take female football to the next level in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Cuban born, who holds a Doctor of Science degree in Physical Culture with years of national playing and coaching experience, is looking to revamp the female game here.

She said that along with national duties, she worked as a coach in one of the most important universities in Cuba and had the responsibility of organising competitions and selecting players to form national teams of different ages, which she feels makes her a perfect candidate to help our developing females.

TRAINING UNIT She added that her aim is to build a training squad.

“My main challenge is to transmit my passion for football through each training session, I am clear that in addition to coaching we must be trainers and my goals are aimed at training players who have a good technical level, physical, psychological and

also who are excellent people to join a team of coaches and volunteers.” These persons, she said, will be used in addition to the TCIFA managers to improve our female football.

The new women’s football director said that developing the female game is high on the agenda of the FA this year.

“The purpose this year for the TCIFA women’s soccer is to maintain the programmes already achieved and to encourage them with the incorporation of new players in the different categories.

This year we will be participating in the Weston 2019 tournament that takes place in Florida, United States with the under 11 years old players. We are evaluating the participation of a national women’s under 15 team in the CONCACAF 2020 tournament with a view to the World Cup qualifiers for the category.”

Rodriguez-Baez said that the plan is to organise internal tournaments that make it possible to raise the level of games for our girls based on a teaching programme that was expected to be implemented from this week.

Yunelsis Rodriguez-Baez (left) is looking to advance female football under her watch in the TCI.

PABA election rescheduled to February 28 THE Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) will holds its election this month end.

Since former PABA head Sydwell Glasgow is now president of the Turks and Caicos Islands Basketball Federation a new leader will be voted in on February 28.

Initially the election of office bearers were expected to be held on Wednesday (February 6), but it was pushed back to “ensure that all members of the PABA are given adequate time to consider candidates to hold executive office,” according to information from the federation.

All teams and clubs that are registered or who participated in the PABA League/ competition/ programmes are eligible to nominate candidates, but they will have until February 23 to do so.

The federation added that: “All member, teams and clubs are eligible to select two

persons who will vote at the election. The selected persons will be allowed one vote at each position.”

Also with a president, voters will also select a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, an assistant treasurer and a public relations officer.

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TCI cycling team dominate at Tour of Grand Bahama – Will host Bahamian riders in April and return for July competition A FIVE-member team that dominated in the Bahamas last weekend are already mentally preparing for the next time they travel to the neighbouring islands, but prior to that they will host Bahamian cyclists in the Turks and Caicos.

The mutual trips are just a part of the many benefits of the fifth annual tour of Grand Bahama—the most important were wins and there were many.

All members of team TCI returned with trophies or medals.

Sean Rodgers finished as the overall winner after a dominant performance in the first leg of the three-stage race, while he also won the Elite category.

President of the TCI Cycling Federation Shanwell Gardiner finished first in the Masters Category One, while Kavin Ewing finished second behind Gardiner.

Kenneth Grant finished in first place in the Masters Category Two, while Tyrone Bishop, who competed in the Elite Category, won the second race—a 20-mile circuit event.

There were three stages and

Rodgers made his mark early by dominating the first—a three-and-ahalf mile individual time trial. The ace rider captured the event with an 11-second bonus. One hour after the first race, the cyclists took off in a 20-mile circuit race—Bishop finished first and Ewing second.

By the third race, Rodgers was still ahead with a 10-second lead and although the local cyclists tried to wear him down, his team helped him to stay with the pack. The race came down to a sprint finish, and although he did not cross the line first, Rodgers had done enough to earn an overall win.

The TCI and Bahamas cyclists shared information and cyclists from the neighbouring island have decided to compete in an April race here, while a team from the TCIFC will travel for the Independence Meet in the Bahamas this July.

Gardiner told the Weekly News that the Department of Sports, specifically Director of Sport Jarrett Forbes proved very instrumental in helping to make the trip a success.

From L to R: Kavin Ewing, Shanwell Gardiner, Sean Rodgers, Tyrone Bishop and Kenneth Grant with their winnings.

Clarke’s dominance propels him to Dean’s list at university TCI’s Rising Stars’ player Shadarno Clarke has been so impressive for the Fall semester of 2018 that he was named on the Dean’s List at the Campbellsville University, which he started last year.

The former Galilean Christian Academy student, who is a member of the CU Harrodsburg Men’s Basketball team, had been impressive up front.

The 6’7’’ forward, who was a double double machine for the Academy Eagles, told the Harrodsburg website that his aim is to dominate at both basketball

and education.

“I always try to stand out in my performance on the court and in the classroom,” Clarke said.

“Other people back home do not have this opportunity so I’m trying to make the most of it each day in every aspect.”

“Being the only one in my family to be in college and play basketball, I want to represent my grandmother, my mother and Turks and Caicos as much as I can.

I want to make them proud.”

Clarke will look to continue his success academically in the spring semester.

Shadarno Clarke is a double double machine.

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