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12 Haitian migrants found dead after boat capsized on TCI`s beach

The TCI Government held a press conference on Wednesday (January 25, 2017) to discuss illegal immigration

– TCI leaders observe moment of silence for victims

BY OLIVIA ROSE & DAISY HANDFIELD THE BODIES of 12 Haitian migrants were discovered in the Turks and Caicos Islands Tuesday January 24, where a search for survivors and possibly more casualties was expected to resume on Wednesday.

The morbid scene of dead bodies -- eight females and four males -were reportedly submerged in the sand, some scantily clad, others naked, with muscles stiffened in rigor mortis has caused widespread melancholy among locals.

The gruesome images of bodies washed ashore, torn and bitten has erupted an outcry for citizens and the governments on both ends to do more to put an end to human trafficking.

Police found at least five of the bodies ashore after being called at 6:34 a.m. on Tuesday January 24, to a secluded area of Providenciales.

Informants reported that people were seen “running into the bushes at Northwest Point,” according to Police Force spokesman, Kevin Clarke.

Immigration and police officers were immediately dispatched, and the U.S. Coast Guard was also called in to help with a massive search.”We know there are survivors, but none has been captured by the police,” Clarke said.

A small fishing boat, painted in the blue and red colours of the Haitian flag, was seen capsized on the beach. Clarke said police officers have yet to confirm that it is the boat on which the migrants traveled.

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The vessel which is presumed brought the illegal Haitian immigrants to TCI shores

“It’s a very small boat,” he said.

“We still don’t know how many persons came.”It is unclear how the migrants may have died, but the waters off the island’s northwest point can be treacherous, especially during bad weather like the kind the islands experienced Tuesday morning.

Because of its dense foliage and seclusion, Northwest Point has become a favourite landing site for illegals.

A high level national security meeting was convened early Wednesday morning to address the issue of illegal immigration in the TCI. Governor John Freeman; Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Border Control Sean Astwood and Police Commissioner James Smith held a press conference at the Hilly Ewing building in Providenciales.

The press conference started with a moment of silence for those who lost their lives and for those that are still missing.

Governor Freeman expressed condolences to the family of the victims and said he grieved with the family of those who are still missing.

“I want to underline that all that can be done is being done to respond effectively and humanely to the tragedy that has visited this country’s shores.

“I want to also commend the work

of the Police, Immigration officials, and other emergency services engaged in the response. I would also like to express thanks to the assistance provided by the US Coast Guard.”

The Governor pointed out that there were significant consequences to this tragedy, including the role of traffickers, in putting individuals at risk.

He said that these matters require continued vigilance and action from the part of Government.

Premier Cartwright-Robinson also offered her condolences to the people of Haiti and the Haitian community in the TCI. The Premier used the opportunity to appeal to the Haitian community to consider seriously the risk of losing lives.

“This experience must remind this community of the dangerous journey between our countries. It also brings again to national dialogue the matter of human trafficking.

“The truth is someone profits from this dangerous voyage with reports of persons paying large sums of monies for an opportunity for the life that is sold to them.

“This cannot be tolerated and we as a new Government will take bold steps to address what has become a serious concern for us as a people.

“We reiterate the statement made by this country when we passed the anti-human trafficking laws: we will not and cannot tolerate this practice

and will do what we must to ensure those engaged in this criminal activity are dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.”

The Premier added that residents of the TCI must also use this opportunity to speak to those living in the Turks and Caicos Islands who encourage persons to take this illegal and dangerous journey.

“This experience again must encourage you to reconsider your role. We have in recent years detained those who have entered illegally who have come to shore with local numbers for relatives and friends.

“I wish to remind you that encouragement or harboring of these illegal landings and illegal immigrants is against the laws of the land,” she said.

Minister of Border Control and Immigration, Sean Astwood stated that the Government will work closely with the Haitian consul and the Haitian community, in an effort to combat human trafficking and illegal immigration.

“There are a number of sectors in the country that we are all aware of that can help us and we have to properly engage them and get them through the education process to understand the negative effects of this.

“While the loss of life is the major issue that we are dealing with today, in the future I am sure that we will have to [educate them]. The normal situation that happens out of human trafficking and situations like these is that we have to really get the community involved…It has to be a major part of the solution.”

Minister Astwood said that the process of tackling the issue of illegal immigration will be discussed during the National Security Council Meeting on Thursday (January 26, 2017).

Illegal migration from Haiti is one of the Turks and Caicos Islands biggest challenges, Dozens of Haitians have died in similar accidents in recent years, as many seek to escape their economically depressed situation from an island still reeling from the devastating 2010 earthquake.

In November last year, at least 30 Haitian migrants drowned when their overloaded boat capsized off the southern Bahamas. Eleven Haitian migrants died in June 2012 when a boat carrying 28 people from the Bahamas to Florida sank.

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“Extortionately expensive” Ex-Governor urged UK for help in scrutinising hospitals contract – private email reveals

BY GEMMA HANDY Former Governor Peter Beckingham urged the UK to intervene in a bid to shed light on the “complex and extortionately expensive” hospitals contract days before departing office, it has emerged.

A private email from the Governor’s Office to British health chiefs on September 28 2016 – recently released under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request – reveals Mr Beckingham’s concerns that the former regime’s “overgenerosity” towards providers Interhealth Canada had left TCI in a “disadvantaged” position, possibly on a long-term basis.

The candidly worded message points out that the controversial deal was signed during the tenure of erstwhile Premier Michael Misick, “now on trial with several of his former ministers on charges of corruption”.

Mr Beckingham reiterates what he states is an earlier plea from TCI’s Ministry of Health for London to

Mr Beckingham reiterates what he states is an earlier plea from TCI’s Ministry of Health for London to send an expert to help understand and manage the lengthy document Former Governor Peter Beckingham

send an expert to help understand and manage the lengthy document.

But he goes a step further in requesting the provision of a sixmonth posting to scrutinise the fine details by asking the UK to pay for it too.

TCI lacks the “technical expertise” and “experience” to understand its options and “how to maximise benefits”, the email addressed to Public Health England and the

Department of Health continues.

Mr Beckingham goes on to suggest said expert be identified before the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting – held last November – so then Premier and Health Minister Rufus Ewing and ministry staff could “set out their concerns”. It is not clear if his request was honoured.

The former Governor closes by acknowledging that the secondment and review would “come at a cost”, which the TCI government would be

“hard-pressed to meet”.

The signing of the 25-year deal with Interhealth in 2008 triggered widespread protests on account of the crippling multi-million dollar monthly repayments, paid for by mandatory deductions from workers’ salaries.

This week, recently appointed Premier Sharlene CartwrightRobinson – who pledged to renegotiate the terms of the contract during the PDM’s election campaign – renewed her no-nonsense stance.

“The hospitals contract and its associated costs and services remain a concern for us, especially as a new government. We will not abandon our efforts already begun to address its contents and impact,” she told the Weekly News on Wednesday.

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Govt promises alternate route for Blue Hills in six months

BY DELANA ISLES THE NEW Government has set itself a very ambitious agenda on many issues, notable among them is the construction of an alternate route out of the Blue Hills community.

Minister of Infrastructure Goldray Ewing told the press last week that in six months, the country can expect to see construction work on a new road out of the community.

“We have identified a direct route leading from the Blue Hills T junction coming out from Blue Hills front road and it is straight across from there directly through the Dockyard area and will end up at the roundabout in Kewtown.”

The minister said that they will not be taking the road through New

Testament Church anymore as there are too many curves and bends on that road, in addition to it being a private thoroughfare.

He said that they will enter into an agreement for land acquisition with the private owners of the land to make sure they can have the road constructed.

He further promised that work on the access road will start within six months, and that the road will be properly done, and will be well lit with sidewalks.

The minister said that while they consider this route to be the best one at the moment, the government intends to consider two more alternative roads out of Blue Hills some two or three years done the road.

Asked about the ambitious six month timeline, particularly given

the PNP’s promises and failure to do so over several years, Ewing said that previously he had no direct power to acquire the necessary land.

“Even though we had identified some property when I was in opposition the government chose not to take that route.”

Ewing also stated that he does not anticipate any problems with private land owners as the government has the authority to gain land if they deem it necessary for infrastructural development for the country.

Upon further questioning the minister noted that there might be one or two houses in the way of where they intend to build the road, although he failed to mention what will happen to these homes or their owners when it comes time for

construction.

He, however, pointed out the reason for this swift action: “Blue Hills and Providenciales on a whole was developing without a proper plan and that is the main problem.”

He said that he has already instructed the planning department formulate amendments to take to the House of Assembly to grant them the powers to prosecute and take action against persons who illegally put down developments in the country, all without going through the court process.

The former government has always stated that they intend to construct an additional access road to what is one of the biggest and most populated communities in Providenciales, and had made mention of a two-phased project.

That project was to have entailed the redesign of the entry to the Blue Hills roundabout, allowing the development of an additional exit lane on the Blue Hills Road through to the Leeward Highway.

This would have involved the widening of the Blue Hills road to four lanes at a point just before it approaches the Walkin Marine premises, continuing to the Blue Hills roundabout.

While the second phase would have involved the development of an alternate road out of Blue Hills connecting into Kew Town.

This second exit road would have allowed motorists to access the airport and southern regions of the island without having to negotiate the Blue Hills roundabout.

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

CRUISE CENTER AND VENDORS ROW There is reportedly a lot of friction between the Carnival Cruise Center and some local vendors on Grand Turk, which is believed to have caused a decline in passengers and ship arrivals to the capital island. How should the Government deal with this problem?

Now there’s a problem

This is interesting. After Mike Misick took over he gave Carnival the cruise port. It was Mike’s merry men and women that took over the welcome center...with Lisa Hall at the head of the line. For years there has been discontent. The contractor who installed the sewer system did a cheap job and sewer water leaked out and soaked the ground.

The little people have been disenfranchised under PNP management. Carnival loved TCI when they landed passengers for $ 3.50 under PNP. Elsewhere they paid upwards of 25 dollars. The 3.50 ran out in 2014 under Rufus and now there is a problem because Grand Turk has not been improved or maintained with the 6 million Carnival gave PNP in 2004.

Work with Carnival

I feel it is critical that our affiliation with Carnival Cruise Center continues. Unless there is another cruise line interested, I think it is imperative that the contentious points be worked out and government should play that role with representation from the various vendors and others who benefit.

Two sides to the story

There are two sides to the story. Carnival for its part tends to be greedy. They resent local operators making legitimate money from providing certain legitimate services to cruise ship visitors (that is a fact). On the other side of the coin some local operators reduce themselves to be ‘hustlers’, ‘pimps’ and drug dealers. Beyond that observation there are genuine persons locally simply trying to earn some ‘ tourist dollars’? The government would have to weigh both sides and then legislatively or otherwise set out fairly to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Building on sand

One cannot steal another person’s vision and it prospers. Get back to basics because it’s like building one’s house on sand.

Carnival wants flesh

The Government should support local industry and the little guys that are providing good quality tours and products, it is them that will in time bring uniqueness to Grand Turk and make the place special. Carnival wants

its pound of flesh but these local vendors do not want to be slaves to the company shop but want to operate independently outside the cruise ship port. With marketing tools like Trip Advisor the good independent operators will quickly build a good name and have business beating down their doors as they will not have to give Carnival its massive cut and their prices will be better; however the operators that are slaves to Carnival will do everything under the sun to get the government to shut down these independents so all the business is theirs. I say let free enterprise rule and let the cream rise to the top!

Premier will straighten it out

We are sure Premier Cartwright Robinson and Minister Higgs will straighten this out.

Is there more to the story?

First question is: Are these actually the facts or is there more to the story than pushy vendors intimidating the guests? And is

that the only problem between vendors and guests? Perhaps some of those who provide services for the guests are not up to snuff?

I am thinking in particular of the horses which are not in great shape. This kind of thing makes visitors very unhappy. I have heard countless stories from tourists who say they will NEVER go back to such and such a country, because the animals were so wretched and ill-treated. So government could educate the vendors, license them AFTER they have passed some kind of exam, and regularly inspect their premises, their animals (if any) and their attitude. What kind of fees do vendors pay government in order to sell on the beach? Perhaps that fee needs to revamp.

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President of FilCom meets Governor John Freeman for the first time

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE SAFETY and security measures set in place for residents, including Filipinos in the TCI and the repatriation of undocumented Filipinos in the TCI were two of the main topics discussed among the Governor of the TCI, Dr John Freeman and President of the Filipino Committee, Mr Alfonso Palatino last week.

His Excellency Dr John Freeman and Mr Palatino met for the first time last week Thursday (January

19, 2017), since the Governor’s appointment, in the National Insurance Board building in Providenciales.

The FilCom president told this publication on Tuesday (January 24, 2017) that during the meeting he also highlighted the vision, mission and core values of FilCom. He said: “We are pleased to inform you that we have met with the Governor last Thursday [January 19, 2017] and part of the discussion was some of the issues and concerns of the Filipino community.

“One of them being the crackdown of the illegal immigration. We have noticed that we have been seeing Immigration officials on the road every day and we are here to involve ourselves and ensure that all the Filipinos are properly documented.”

Mr Palatino said that in the event that a Filipino national has to be repatriated, FilCom looks to work with the employer so that the process can be a smooth one.

He added that FilCom will make themselves available in any form possible in order to maintain a tight-

Governor John Freeman and President of FilCom Mr Alfonso Palatino

knit relationship between residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands and Filipinos.

The President said that he will

elaborate more on the meeting at a later date and that he will keep the community abreast on projects that FilCom has for 2017.

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Assessment conducted to remove Mega One Triton wreck from Governor`s beach

BY OLIVIA ROSE A PRELIMINARY assessment is being conducted to determine the state of the Mega One Triton wreck on Governor’s Beach, Grand Turk.

The vessel, which has become an eyesore, disabled and anchored off

Government Dock in the capital, was eventually grounded at Governor’s Beach during the passage of hurricane Sandy in October 22, 2002.

The vessel started life as a tender vessel supplying offshore oilrigs and there was about 190 litres of fuel on board and around 150 litres of motor

Gov’t looking to resolve vendor/Carnival cruise issues WORK has already started to attempt to resolve the years-long contentious relationship between Carnival Cruise and local vendors in Grand Turk.

This is according to the Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson during a press conference in Providenciales on Wednesday (January 18).

The Premier said that one of the pressing issues for her government in Grand Turk – where the new government held its first town hall style meeting – is to properly and successfully address the contentious relationship between Carnival and the vendors.

“We have had a very successful meeting [with vendors], we had strong attendance. We believe that we reached a wonderful place actually, where both government and vendors realize and appreciate the importance of the cruise ship industry to the island of Grand Turk.

“And I am pleased to report

that I will also be sitting with Carnival members on Monday (January 23) to address a way forward.”

The Premier noted that it is critical that they resolve some of the issues that have been brewing for a long time. Some of these issues, she said, relates to interactions between vendors and guests, and vendors and carnival operators.

Meanwhile, she said that her government has also reviewed the Grand Turk master plan and are now looking at projects that they can fund through the infrastructure fund (a joint fund between Carnival and Government).

Cartwright-Robinson noted that through the fund her government hopes to transform Grand Turk, making it the island that will pull the TCI’s international ratings back up, and increase cruise ship numbers, which are in decline. (DELANA ISLES)

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brought a Private Member’s Motion demanding the contract be thoroughly investigated.

In the first five years of operations, the two modern hospitals performed more than 6,000 surgeries, treated almost 150,000 emergency patients and145,000 outpatients, and admitted nearly 10,000 people into their care.

But that comes with a hefty price tag; reportedly half a billion dollars if the $125m mortgage on the buildings runs its full course.

In 2012, then chief financial officer Hugh McGarel-Groves dubbed the deal an “absolute scandal” and the “biggest financial mess” of his tenure.

At the time, he said health care was costing the TCI government $61.5m a year - $44m of which was paid to Interhealth Canada for infrastructure and clinical

costs.

Former Premier Ewing recently told the Weekly News that a “comprehensive review” of the contract by his government had revealed methods for significant savings and improved services, which he planned to put into place if successful in securing a third term.

David Moore, Head of the Governor’s Office, told the Weekly News he was looking into the matter to ascertain the UK’s response to Mr Beckingham’s plea for assistance.

The former Governor’s email was published this month on London’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) website following an FOI request in November by an unnamed person. It asked for disclosure of all documentation regarding health care discussions between TCIG and the FCO over the preceding 24 months.

oil when it became grounded.

After it was decommissioned and sold to a retired captain, the ship supplied the Turks and Caicos Islands with building materials from the Dominican Republic for more than 20 years.

Since then the vessel has been lying at anchor just off Governors Beach ever since, and appeared to be an accident waiting to happen.

According to a release from the Government on January 9, CWaves, a UK-based Maritime and Engineering Consultancy, conducted an initial assessment and proposed a range of options to be considered for the safe and efficient removal of the wreck from Governor’s Beach in an environmentally friendly manner.

Commenting on the assessment, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs said; “I am grateful for the assistance of CWaves and their input which will help with the removal of Mega One Triton, which has become unsightly on one of our most popular beaches over the years. My Government stands firm on seeing the removal of this impediment in a timely manner.”

This consultancy was awarded to CWaves following a tender process, and is funded by the UK Government.

CWaves will be responsible for developing the Invitation to Tender for contractors in collaboration with TCIG, and for overall management of the project through to completion.

Members of the public are being

Mega One Triton wreck on Governor`s beach

advised to refrain from climbing on or entering the wreck due to the deterioration in its condition, and potential exposure to hazardous substances remaining on board.

On January 28, 2013, the Government charged the vessel’s agents, due to the absence of the owner, Ked Megnath.

Four people were charged with various offences under the National Parks, Coastal Protection and Marine Pollution Ordinances.

As reported previously, the safeguards to be put in place prior to the vessel’s removal to protect the local environment include: The removal of several thousand gallons of contaminated water and fuel that

Under the tree

if released into the environment during the removal, pose the most significant environmental threat.

Specialized equipment must be employed to skim the petroleumbased contaminants from the surface of the water in an effort to remove the most hazardous of materials.

The remainder of the water must be pumped and transported to an upland location for safe disposal.

At the same time that toxic fluids are being removed, oil booms and turbidity curtains must be deployed to contain any potential spills.

After all fluids have been safely removed, one of the above two options will be employed to safely remove the vessel.

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Blue Cay estate villas

Windward Development Company to manage Blue Cay Estate

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE WINDWARD Development Company is now the new managers of the Blue Cay Estate, the developer’s newest waterfront villa community on Providenciales.

This comes as the Grace Bay Resorts announced on Thursday January 19th a partnership with Windward Development Company to direct Blue Cay Estate`s operations.

Blue Cay Estate is slated to complete its first villas in mid-2017, which will feature four beachfront villas and twelve canal front villas developed with four or five-bedroom layouts.

The villas will boast sleek contemporary architecture by Blee Halligan from London.

Speaking at the press conference Nikheel Advani , Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Principal of Grace Bay Resorts said : “We are delighted to welcome Blue Cay Estate to our award-wining portfolio of luxury resorts and villas in the Turks and Caicos.”

He noted that: “Through this partnership, guests of Blue Cay Estate will have access to Grace Bay Resorts’ unparalleled level of quality service and personalized attention to detail.”

Advani reminded the public that only four villas remain available for sale in the development.

Meantime, Developer of Windward Development Company, Ivor Stanbrook said: “Blue Cay Estate provides its owners a unique combination of a stunning location and architectural excellence.

“It only seemed fitting for us to add an unparalleled service portfolio to that winning formula. Grace Bay Resorts has established itself on an international basis, far beyond the reaches of our shores.

“We are very pleased to be able

Another view of the Blue Cay estate villas

Nikheel Advani, CEO of Grace Bay Resorts

to extend that benefit on to our villa owners and we expect this to be only the first joint project within this partnership.”

The partnership is expected to create a variety of local employment opportunities over the coming years, both on and off of the Blue Cay Estate.

It is also expected to offer employees the opportunity for career advancement into dedicated leadership positions within the company’s growing villa management division, known as the Private Villa Collection.

Blue Cay Estate is the third micro resort included in Grace Bay Resorts’ expanding Private Villa Collection brand.

Additional villa offerings include The Residences, a trio of freestanding private beachfront homes with interiors by designer Thom Filicia, and The Dunes, a pair of contemporary beachfront villas located in Turtle Cove on Smith’s Reef.

Grace Bay Resorts also operates the ultra luxury Grace Bay Club resort and the boutique luxury West Bay Club resort, both located on award winning Grace Bay Beach in Turks & Caicos.

The Blue Cay Estate maximizes the indoor-outdoor living experience in each villa and generous outdoor spaces foster a truly Caribbean lifestyle.

The groundbreaking development is located on the Northeastern tip of Providenciales in the exclusive Leeward community near Blue Haven Marina, with access to shopping, bars and restaurants.

Each home in the gated development will also boast its own dedicated boat dock, making Blue Cay Estate a haven for yachting and water sport enthusiasts.

FOLLOWING a visit to Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Grand Turk, the premier has committed to resolving some of the issues being experienced there and to upgrade the facility.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, flanked by her government ministers, told the media last week that she was disheartened at the conditions of the country’s sole penal facility after a recent visit.

She said that her government is looking now at the security concerns at the facility as well at areas where they can make the jail more habitable with a number of upgrades.

“We are committed to restructuring the programmes at the prison and even looking at

the physical presence there.

“I am disheartened everything I go there because I do believe the United Nations would have some concerns at the way we keep our prisoners.”

She also recalled that the HMP has already been cited, as such her government is looking to bring the facility up to acceptable standards.

“We want to ensure that we treat our prisoners as they should be treated so that they will feel that it is somewhere that they are being rehabilitated and not somewhere where they are just punished, and that they are able to return to society and become productive citizens,” the Premier said. (DELANA ISLES)

Old NHIP audit reports were left unattended AUDITED statements from the national health insurance plan (NHIP) which were recently tabled in the House of Assembly by the Premier are said to have been lying around in the offices of NHIP. This is according to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson during a press conference with the press last week Wednesday (January 18).

On December 29, the Premier had laid on the table of the House for the first time, the audited statements for the national insurance plan for financial statements ending for the year March 31, 2011; March 31, 2012; March 31, 2013; and March 31, 2014.

And on Wednesday, when asked about the situation with the insurance body, the Premier responded that another audit of NHIP is currently underway.

She said that her government’s top priority in relation to the agency was identifying they said they needed, that of $6.1 million immediate cash injection.

“It was our job to find $4.1 million to at least keep afloat in providing the quality service that they are supposed to deliver.

“We have already addressed that.”

The Premier also stated that the embattled chief executive officer, Zanetta Burton remains on administrative leave and has not been terminated, while reviews of the agency are currently being conducted.

These audits, the premier said, were triggered when the agency requested the $6.1 million bailout.

Although unwilling to speak any further on that aspect of the agency, the premier stated that he NHIP reviews are past overdue.

“We were happy to lay the audits that were lying around in the office on the table and this is the first time a six-year-old agency will begin to have public scrutiny, and that is necessary.”

Asked if the results of the NHIP review will be made public when completed, the premier said that depends on what is contained in the review as the one being conducted right now is for internal audit purposes only and to assist the government in what it has to do.

Since November last the agency’s problems have held centre stage, with internal and other issues coming to the fore when staff members staged a protest in the form of sick out, if Burton was not fired.

Following the sick out staff had drafted a petition calling for her removal and staff grievances to be addressed.

The petition which was addressed to the NHIP chairman, who since the inception of the saga, had allegedly not intervened.

The staffers also bemoaned the lack of action by the now former Minister of Finance Washington Misick and former Premier Rufus Ewing, who had direct jurisdiction for the agency.

Burton has since sent on leave while investigations are conducted.

In her absence, Floyd Seymour has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer. (DELANA ISLES)

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Prisoners complain about lazy parole board

BY DELANA ISLES

Murdered Dominican woman Santa Suarez Ramirez

Men convicted of Sailing Paradise murder on trial again

BY DELANA ISLES THE TWO men convicted for the brutal murder of Dominican woman Santa Suarez Ramirez in July 2011 are again on trial for the same crime.

On Tuesday (January 24) Lavardo Smith and Collin Delancy Jnr appeared in the Grand Turk Supreme Court for a retrial, after having won an appeal of their 2013 conviction.

The two men had appealed their cases and the court of appeal had overturned their convictions, ordering a new trial.

However, when the court met, attorney at law Ashwood Forbes, who is representing Delancy applied for severance (separation of the trial) and he succeeded in that application.

As such the trial currently underway is only for Smith, while Delancy will be tried sometime later in the year.

Delancy is recharged with manslaughter and Smith is recharged with murder.

In 2013 a twelve member jury had found Smith guilty of murder,

robbery, possession of a firearm with intent, conspiracy to rob and discharging a firearm. He received a mandatory life in prison sentence.

While Delancy was first convicted of manslaughter, robbery, conspiracy to rob, and possession of a firearm with intent and had been sentenced to twelve years in prison.

The crime was committed on July 20 at around 9:15pm when three men, dressed in hooded jackets – one armed with a handgun and one with a cutlass - entered the Sailing Paradise restaurant in Blue Hills where Ramirez worked as a bartender.

The man who was armed with the gun shot the woman in the head at point blank range after she allegedly refused to comply with the criminals.

The three men then robbed the establishment of an undisclosed quantity of cash before making good their escape.

At the time of the incident a female source close to the dead woman said that after she was shot Ramirez managed to telephone her asking for help.

Charge of Inflicting grievous bodily harm withdrawn A 25-YEAR-OLD female of Providenciales had charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm withdrawn after the victim told the court that the police and the doctor fabricated the results of his injuries and forced him to give a statement.

According to police, around 1:30 pm on Wednesday 10th August 2016, police and medical services responded to the Leeward Palms area after a report was made that a 31-year-old male had hot oil thrown on his body.

While on the scene, the victim

who received 1st degree burns to his head, arm and torso told officers that his girlfriend, the accused threw it on him.

As a result, an investigation was launched.

He was taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where he was deemed in critical condition.

As a result of inquiries, police later arrested and charged the 25-year-old with the offence mentioned.

The offense of inflicting grievous bodily harm carries a sentence of five years imprisonment.

PRISONERS in Her Majesty’s Prison are reportedly very upset at the parole board for their sloth in issuing the release of eligible parolees and in the number parole hearings that are being held per year.

Information reaching the Weekly News this week is that there is now unrest brewing within the prison walls by prisoners whose parole applications are not being heard according to law.

A relative of one of the prisoners – who chose to remain anonymous – said that her relative has already had a parole hearing since last year and that to date (months after) they cannot receive any word from the board as to the status of his application for early release.

She said that the law should

require that eligible parolees know within a reasonable time whether their release has been approved or denied and not have to wait months before they know their fate.

Sources close to the prison told this publication that the prisoners’ rights are being violated as the parole board has not been considering prisoners’ applications in a timely manner or sometimes not at all for several months.

There is supposed to be at least three or more board meetings per year and for several years they have been only having one meeting per year, information obtained by the Weekly News revealed.

From 2011 to 2016 there have only been one parole meeting per year, with none so far this year.

Many of these applicants and their

families, who are in fear of being victimized if they speak publicly, feel that their constitutional rights are being violated.

As obtained by this publication the board members are as follows Frederick Braithwaite, Chairman; Elva Williams, Marie Carter, Caroline Dickerson and Steve Barret, the prison superintendent.

Efforts to reach the superintendent – whom this paper has been told is trying his best to assist the prisoners in their applications – were unsuccessful up to press time.

However, reports are that the prisoners have written the new Premier and the subject minister as well as the new governor about their dilemma.

Weekly News will follow up on this story further in a subsequent issue.

Police continue probe into Kevino “Bah” Smith`s murder

BY OLIVIA ROSE A MOTHER`S deafening outcry on social media has prompted the local police force to dig deeper into the gruesome murder of Kevino “Bah”Smith.

Friday, March 4, 2017, will make it two years since 25-year old Smith went missing after a reported heated confrontation.

Smith’s dismembered remains were found in Breezy Brae, Grand Turk in late April 2015 following an aggressive police search effort.

And it was in July that police finally confirmed that those remains discovered were indeed young Smith.

There has since been a personal appeal to the Governor, the Premier and a protest by family members in the case.

And it was in July that police finally confirmed that the remains discovered were indeed young Smith`s remains.

Smith’s grief-stricken mother Patti Smith is still crying out for justice as the killer is yet to be found.

His mother and other relatives and friends have recently taken to social media to express their frustration with the seemingly slothful investigations into his murder.

In an exclusive interview with the

Deceased Kevino “Bah” Smith

Weekly News a few months ago his mother said: “From the 4th of March until today I haven`t heard anything, any updates or nothing about his death from the police.”

A reliable source from the Police department informed this news publication that the police are still gathering intel in Grand Turk on the case.

Subsequent to the discovery of his body, several suspects have been arrested on suspicion and some are currently on bail for numerous offences which includes murder, conspiracy to commit

murder and perverting the course of justice.

The police, in a statement on their facebook page, declared said: “We are determined to establish what happened to Kevino and how he came to lose his life, which we hope will bring some closure and small comfort to his family.

“The police are aware that there are persons within the Grand Turk communities who may have vital information which can assist the investigation. We, therefore, appeal to you to come forward with any information that you may have, the release said.”

The police noted that the renewed enquiries by police are the first of many that will be conducted on the island of Grand Turk to find the persons responsible for this crime.

Anyone with information surrounding Kevino Smith’s murder, location or any information relevant to this investigation is asked to call the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force at 911 or 9414448 extension 81843 or 81837 or use the untraceable, anonymous Crime Stoppers Miami number at 1-800(TIPS) or 1-800-8477.

No names or numbers are requested, and only the information provided is passed on to the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force.

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Minister and officials at the meeting

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Healthcare officials meet to discuss electronic Health System

Government to procure and implement electronic health information system

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE GOVERNMENT is working assiduously to procure and implement an electronic Health Information System to improve health care delivery across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

In this vein the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services welcomed PAHO Technical Adviser with expertise in Information Systems for Health, Mr. Daniel Doane, to the Turks and Caicos Islands this week.

The key objective of the visit is to conduct an assessment and a gap analysis of the TCI Health Information System in preparation for the acquisition of an electronic Health information System for the TCI. According to the Government the overarching goal is to lay the platform for a health information

system tailored specifically for the TCI. Speaking at a meeting on Tuesday January 24, Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Hon. Edwin Astwood, noted that improving the efficiency and accessibility to quality health care is one of his Government`s top priority.

He said: “Establishing systems for health data collection at the various levels of the health care system in TCI that are well-coordinated will add significantly to improvements in health care delivery.

“As Health Care Services in the Turks and Caicos Islands continue to be scaled up, it is critical to address the health information systems needs comprehensively.”

Astwood posited that a Health Information System (HIS) is an important support tool in the management of health services

delivery as it facilitates the provision of data/statistics in a timely manner to be used as evidence to influence decision-making in health.”

A week of sight visits from the January 16th to 20th was rolled out by the Ministry in an effort to confirm strategic, organizational and clinical priorities for a health information system platform, conduct an assessment of readiness and capacity to plan, implement, operate and support a health information system platform.

The week was also used to facilitate workshops with key stakeholders to validate functional and non-functional requirements for a health information system platform, aligned with strategic, organizational and clinical priorities and identify and review with stakeholders several potential approaches for the acquisition of health information systems.

Premier speaks legislative and investment changes THE NEW Government intends to focus on a number of social legislative changes and to map out a better vision for investment and development in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This is according the Premier who recently with the media.

The premier said that her government has more social legislations to take to the House of Assembly than regulatory ones.

She said that she has already met with the attorney general to set out her government’s legislative agenda.

Top priority, Cartwright Robinson said is the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Ordinance.

“We are looking at how to amend it to ensure that government itself is able to hire those persons who may have a police record and how we can streamline the process for the expunging of records under that Ordinance and then to enter into a partnership with the private sector so that they are more inclined to hire persons with police records.”

Mr. Doane met with stakeholders from the Ministry’ executive team, heads of departments, management from NIB, NHIB, TCI Hospital,

private sector clinics and Pharmacies, Information Technology departments from government, TCI Hospitals and NIB during his visit.

To whom it may concern (which should be all of us?)

Dear Editor, In the past several weeks I have become aware of multiple violent home invasions and armed robberies in and around the Grace Bay and Turtle Cove area. In these incidences the local police have either been uninterested or incapable of properly investigating these violent crimes. These are

violent crimes; mind you, and not just crimes of convenience. What if anything is the tourist board doing to bring force to bare on the government and law enforcement to reduce these incidences and return TCI back to it’s former state of relative tranquility Dr Paul Edwards

Speak your mind TCI only when it favours the PDM? Premeir Cartwright Robinson

The premier assured that this is a top priority for her government.

Meanwhile she said that she and her ministers have also taken the time to meet with the investment agency to outline their developmental agenda for the country.

“They have been given a vision as to the type of developments we would like to see, the type of developers and the approach the government would like to take in ensuring that there is less red tape,

and that processes are streamlined.”

She said that this will take time, however she reassured that her government has will work with developers and InvestTCI to overcome some of the challenges to achieving these goals.

The business transformation strategy, which she said was somewhat stalled, is now going to revived in order to deliver better service to residents and the business community. (DELANA ISLES)

Dear Editor, After over four years of existence it has become abundantly clear that Speak Your Mind TCI is no more than an extension of the Peoples’ Democratic Movement. For four years under a PNP Administration people in the TCI were asked to speak their minds and was allowed to freely except when using bad language. Many fake accounts were allowed to go unchecked to do and say as they wish without regard for truth. They were even encouraged to ensure people would feel ‘safe’ in the small TCI where victimization is always assumed.

Lo and behold, I post what is already widely know regarding

several ministers requesting and receiving salary advance and in less than 30 minutes of the post going up on symtci, the post was deleted and I was kicked out of the group. All the admins are now all PDM supporters or sympathizers namely Glenda Frazer, Conroy Smith, Quincy ‘Jamy’ Williams, Sarah Williams (fake account), and an unnamed Pastor.

The one PNP admin Terry Robinson was kicked out as an admin today. So is this speak your mind TCI or speak your mind TCI only when it favours the PDM. We have a long four years ahead if posts will be selectively deleted. See attached deleted post.

Harold Palmer

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FEATURE ARTICLE

A cure for “trumpism” and other diseases “TRUMPISM” is the word I use to encapsulate the division, discrimination, hate and ignorance that is circulating around the globe.

This mindset, and the corresponding feelings, has led to some of 2016’s greatest political events, most notably Brexit and the election of President Donald Trump.

I feel the atmosphere of polarisation like a thick smog in the

air - it’s blurring everyone’s vision, obscuring our path to progress. Our short-sightedness may have stopped us from seeing what was directly in front of us, but it will not stop us from fighting what is to come.

I am a nineteen-year-old black woman from a small Caribbean island who also happens to be an immigrant three quarters of the year (while I am a citizen, this isn’t my

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country).

What does the inauguration of President Donald Trump mean to me? A constant state of vulnerability and insecurity.

To know that the people around me support a man who not only lacks the experience and qualifications to lead any country, but is also openly sexist, racist, Islamophobic, xenophobic, misogynistic and sexually violent (just to name a few) makes my spine shiver and my knees weak.

I feel for the women - myself included - who now, more than ever, leave the house feeling like a pub dartboard, an open target. I feel for my hijab wearing friends, my queer friends, my friends of colour, my immigrant friends and my disabled friends.

Yes, Trump is a businessman, but I’ve rarely seen any good come from people being treated as a number on a balance sheet – we’re not just profit or loss. We should have learnt that lesson from British colonialism, when India was very literally run by a company.

Just as then, I’m certain the profits won’t be shared equally. America

needs more compassion, not more capitalism. Friday’s “Brixton Builds Bridges Not Walls” protest was a way for me, and a lot of the people in my community, to come together in solidarity.

We took non-violent direct action at 5:00pm, precisely the time President Trump was being inaugurated in Washington, D.C. We didn’t want to sit and shout at the television, so forty of us held an “alternative inauguration,” and pledged an oath of our own – against the values of President Trump and his followers: “We have built too many walls, now is the time to build bridges. No matter what, we ain’t gonna let nobody or nothing turn us around…”

It felt powerful, and necessary.

All of us on The Advocacy Academy are in our final year of school - we’re literally going to bear the brunt of these huge decisions. While taking action, we shared our views on Trump with each other.

Here are a few that stuck with me: “Well my overall feeling is that Trump is an underqualified president and businessman. He’s filed for bankruptcy several times. How can he possibly run a country efficiently?” - Michelle Banson, 17 “He’s dangerous in terms of what he represents. A lot of racist people identify strongly with the man who is in arguably the most powerful

position in the world, which I’m certain legitimizes their offensive opinions.” - Zhané Salmon, 18.

“Trump coming into office is going to be terrible for civil rights - bringing in laws that will hurt women, the LGBTQ community and America’s immigrant population.

It could also be so, so dangerous in terms of global policy. He might pull out of NATO, repeal all the work Obama has done to form relationships with places like Cuba, or worse. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.” - Thalia Papanicolaou, 17.

Young people aren’t disinterested.

We’re making the banners and leading the protests. We know how serious this is, and we’re coming together to express our outrage at the dangerous politics of scapegoating and bigotry that could define our adult lives.

However, my aim isn’t to be negative. I’m here to provide you with my answer: community. Blame isn’t going to help us get through this. To change the direction we’re headed, we have to learn to understand one another and remember that, at the end of the day, we’re all human.

We need to fight for more unity, more solidarity, and more love. Just because we disagree doesn’t mean we must be enemies. The fight against Trumpism has just begun.

My pu&&y has teeth, and I’m ready to take a bite.

transfer of power, the power to serve. Rufus Ewing was absent at the swearing in of Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and our new PDM government. The Rufus instant legacy, sour grapes !

Obama plans to stay in Washington. As a young man he could return to politics. We doubt if this is the future legacy of Rufus. Our esteem for Oswald Skippings grew when he absorbed his stunning loss and showed up to welcome Sharlene as premier.

Congratulations also came from PNP’s newly appointed member Royal Robinson. Royal and Washy have tried in vain to minimize the legacy of PNP’s loss but did offer PDM their official congratulations.

Rufuscare and Obamacare will be analyzed in the coming months. In the USA medical care is excellent but cost is the issue. In the TCI the cost is out of control and care level unpredictable. It has to go ! We believe the legacy of Rufuscare will seal his legacy.

The beginning of the health plan

investigation has already been laid on the table by Premier Sharlene in parliament.

Washy has attempted to escape his legacy of the TCI Bank failure and raiding the peoples pension fund. His legacy of high taxes failing to pay off his brothers and PNP debts is obvious. Soon the review of the PNP 2016 financial year presented on March 31 may reveal more unpaid left over debts.

Condemning once and for all the legacy of long and short term PNP financial mismanagement.

We believe there has been tremendous strides made in conducting honest elections but we still have a way to go. We personally witnessed manipulations of the electors lists and vote count. The legacy of the PDM 2016 election win, while big the win would be bigger without the manipulations.

Third party and independent candidates 2012/2016 legacies are now written in stone: “N.I.C.”, Not In Contention.

COMMENTARY

Legacies With big changes in government here in TCI and the USA folks now assess the legacy of those who have left office. In the USA President Barack Hussein Obama has left office. Obama has used the bully pulpit to paint a legacy of his own administration. Like all US presidents Barack’s permanent legacy will take years to jell.

Barack has been celebrated by all as the first black USA president. He leaves office with a very high personal approval rating. While many of his policies have tempted critics he has kept a level head. Perhaps his biggest negative has been

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

the reactive conversion of USA state and county governments in a majority of the states to the Republican party. He has also lost the US Federal Congress to the Republicans. Both the media and the Democrats were amazed that

after Obama’s two huge election wins someone as controversial as Donald Trump won the presidency.

The Obama’s and the Clintons were present at Trump’s inauguration. This is a lesson for our PNP brethren to learn. Peaceful

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Child sexual abuse prevention workshop held

BY DAISY HANDFIELD APPROXIMATELY 120 members of the private and public sectors participated in a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention workshop, focused on providing tools that participants could take with them, to be able to recognize and respond responsibly to the crime of child sexual abuse.

The workshop was held in the Ocean Club West conference room in Providenciales on Thursday (January 19, 2017) and hosted by the Department of Social Development in conjunction with facilitators from a Bermudan registered charity, Saving Children and Revealing Secrets (SCARS).

During the press conference, Acting Director in the Department of Social Development, Ashley Adams, said that a training of this nature is extremely important because children are the foundation of our communities.

She said: “We as stakeholders, health professionals, social workers, police officers, teachers and anyone

in a position of authority over a child needs to be continuously educated and abreast on the best practices and policies as it pertains to child protection and also child safeguarding. We need to be able to go out into the communities and bring about community awareness, so that they are able to recognize signs of child abuse, know what to do if child abuse is occurring and who to report it to.”

Chairman of SCARS, Jon Brunson also spoke, stating that no community is free of child sexual abuse.

Founder and Executive Director of SCARS, Debi-Ray Rivers explained that Bermuda has trained over 10 percent of their adult population in the protection and prevention of child sexual abuse.

“Bermuda has made a huge impact in our country in child protection…

What is happening now is that some of our legislation does not require for organizations that take care of children to have education on sexual abuse prevention, but through our

The Department of Social Development collaborated with SCARS to host a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention workshop on Providenciales last week

training organizations are doing it anyway,” the Executive Director said.

Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Vaden Williams who is also responsible for Social Development addressed participants at the workshop, stating that the exercise was timely, in light of the issues that children currently face.

He said that although many children enjoy a safe and happy childhood, many are being sexually abused and harmed.

Those aware of any form of child abuse that is taking place can make an anonymous report to 338 4006, or contact the Police on 911 or even the Sexual Offence Domestic Violence Unit on 232 6696.

The countdown is on for Flow’s 119th year anniversary celebration CUSTOMER appreciation sales will be held at the Flow headquarters in Providenciales and in Grand Turk on January 31, to commemorate the telecommunications company’s 119th year anniversary in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).

Mr Darron Hilaire, Marketing and Communications Executive of Flow, told this publication in a recent interview that the company will also host a pre-birthday celebration at their headquarters in Providenciales on January 30, where customers will have the opportunity to purchase handhelds for as low as US $119.00.

Hilaire said: “In honour of our 119 years of service in the Turks and Caicos Islands, we have decided to put together a variety of offers for our customers for the month of January. All month long, customers and iPhone lovers have a chance to really take advantage of the deals

Marketing and Communications Executive for Flow, Darron Hilaire

that Flow is offering them. There will be a sale on select handsets.”

On January 31, 1898 Cable and

Wireless, now known as Flow, opened its doors to the residents of the TCI. (By Daisy Handfield)

TCIG makes new senior appointment within the civil service The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has announced the appointment of Mrs. Bridgette Newman to the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication.

Mrs. Newman, a selfdescribed well-rounded and intrinsically motivated individual, has over twenty years of experience within the public service. She began as a teacher at the Ona Glinton Primary School in September 1992 after studying at Mico Teachers’ College now Mico University College, in Kingston, Jamaica.

After spending ten years as an educator, Mrs. Newman was appointed Chief Information Officer, within the Ministry of Communications, Works and Utilities. Shortly after, she became the Under Secretary within that same Ministry and two years later was transferred to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration and Labour.

In 2011, she was appointed Cabinet Secretary and during the Interim Administration, Secretary to the Advisory Council. Mrs. Newman has a Masters’ Degree in Educational Leadership with merit from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom; she re-joined the civil service in October 2015 as Head of Secretariat, within the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Deputy Governor, Hon. Anya Williams stated; “Congratulations and best wishes is extended to Mrs. Bridgette Newman on her recent appointment as Deputy Secretary within the Ministry of Home Affairs. Mrs. Newman is a career civil servant having previously dedicated over twenty

Bridgette Newman

years of service to the Turks and Caicos Islands and having formerly served in various fields as a Teacher, GIS Officer, Under Secretary and former Cabinet Secretary.

“Since her return in 2015 she has arduously worked to assist in advancing several programs and initiatives in the Ministry of Home Affairs. I am fully confident in her ability to once again serve in this senior capacity and look forward to working more directly with her.”

Mrs. Newman added; “I would first like to give thanks to God and my immediate family for their constant support and encouragement. My motto is ‘To whom much is given, much is required’ and I am indeed humbled to have been given another opportunity to serve my country and stand ready to rise to this new challenge as I believe I have much to contribute.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues not only in the Ministry of Home Affairs but throughout the Service as we continue to build our “Beautiful

by Nature” Turks & Caicos Islands.”

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Minister in Laboratory Department at CHMC with IHC Pathologist, Larry Godfrey.

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Gayatri Reilly - IHC Visiting Ophthalmologist; Dr. Ramzi Hemady - IHC Visiting Ophthalmologist; Douglas Moore - IHC Chief of Clinical Services; IHC Chief of Medical Services - Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant; IHC Surgical Care Services Manager - Pheona Brown.

TCI hospital recipient of vitrectomy machine

BY DAISY HANDFIELD A VITRECTOMY machine was donated to the TCI hospital, courtesy of the Maryland Surgery Centre in the United States, in an effort to advance the level of cataract surgical procedures in the TCI. The advanced retinal Vitrectomy machine will expand the ability to provide retinal surgery in the near future.

The device, which is valued at US $60,000 was presented to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Providenciales on Thursday

(January 19, 2017), by visiting Ophthalmologists, Dr Ramzi Hemady and Dr Gayatri Reilly, both based in Maryland.

During the press conference, Dr Reilly said hopefully with this machine, physicians will be able improve their ability to provide even better care to residents of the TCI. She said: “It [this machine] can improve the cataract capabilities.

[It] is newer and can provide safer, hopefully, cataract surgeries and it will also expand the ability in the future to provide retinal surgery.

As a result of particularly diabetes, there becomes a bleeding behind the eye and scar tissue detachments that can potentially be fixed with this machine in the future.”

Mr Douglas Moore, InterHealth Canada’s Chief of Clinical Services expressed his sincere gratitude for the generous contribution.

He said: “On behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital, I would like to say thank you very much for your generous donation. I know that a lot of energy and a lot of effort has been put together to make this possible… It is certainly going to

benefit our patients.”

InterHealth’s Chief of Medical Service, Dr Denise BraithwaiteTennant explained that this machine was the second piece of equipment that Dr Hemady and his team have donated to the hospital and that there are many great plans in store for the area of ophthalmology in the TCI. “I am really grateful to be working with such proactive team members and this is just the beginning of our work plan for ophthalmology. This year we are in the process of putting forward a business case, under the

project which is called A Change Inquiry, for the increase in service for the Ophthalmology. If you have noticed, over time the demand for this service has certainly increased,” Dr Braithwaite-Tennant said.

Dr. Ramzi Hemady and his team has been visiting the TCI for more than 19 years, providing tertiary eye-care to patients since the Myrtle Rigby Clinic era. His team performs an estimated 15 surgeries per week and provides Ophthalmology care for more than 40 patients daily during specialist clinics held at TCI Hospital on a quarterly basis.

“Lord, transform me for your service” – Mission of Seventh-Day Adventists Pathfinders hosted celebration THE YOUTH Ministries Department of the Turks and Caicos Islands Mission of Seventh-Day Adventists celebrated last weekend beginning January 21, with an investiture service of 80 youth of all ages from throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This investiture is the largest the Mission here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The theme for the joint service was “Lord, transform me for your service”.

The Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services, Hon. Connolly, attended the event and brought remarks on behalf of her Ministry. She said; “It is my pleasure to bring greetings on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sport and Library Services at this very important ceremony. “ I want to acknowledge all of

the elders and leaders of the Seven Day Adventist Church who are here with us today to support all of these amazing young people. Today you are making a very important public commitment. You are making a commitment to service, service to your God, your church, your community and your people. I congratulate you! I am proud of you!”

She further told the youth present that; “I understand that the Pathfinders Club is a very well established and important one for the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

When I heard of the work that you do with young people, assisting with homework, conducting evangelism, visiting the children’s home and giving of your time and talents to our country, I was more than proud of you and even more

elated to be here.

“Willingly engaging in service is a commendable act. This will prepare you well for the future, not only on your CVs but for leadership on a whole. The Bible itself admonishes that if you want to be Great in the Kingdom, you must be a servant of all! Indeed, we are admonished in 1 Peter 4 verses 10 and 11 to ‘use our gifts to serve one another, so that God may be glorified’. You heeded that call!”

She encouraged the gathering of youth by reminding them that they have a role to play in today’s society.

She told them that; “I look at you and I am reminded that today’s youth are the leaders of tomorrow.

Each of you have something that you are destined to do, whether that is raising a beautiful family, succeeding in a profession, being CEO of a large cooperation or leading your community into a better future. You all have a role to play.

We, The Turks and Caicos Islands,

need you. As you move forward in your journey towards being an adult, a responsible citizen of the Turks and Caicos Islands, I want you to remember that you are never alone.

“You are powerful and you have potential! Remember David was only a boy when he killed a giant, Jehoash was 7 years old when he became King of Judah and Josiah was 8 years old when he became King in Jerusalem.

Look around you, Look at how many people have invested in you being here; your parents, your minister, your teachers and your friends. You have to take the opportunity today to encourage one another.”

Hon. Connolly stated that she enjoyed the event and the participation of the youth in the service. She left words of encouragement for the youth at the service and hoped that she was an inspiration to them. She said; “I want to leave these few words of

encouragement with you because I know as young people, involved in community work you will have some challenging times. When you feel discouraged or heartbroken, ask God to transform you so that you can be of service to Him. “Concentrate on what God is calling you to do rather than the naysayer’s personal agendas. You will struggle with this all your life, so the sooner you discipline yourself the better. Just like Elijah, you probably have more supporters than you think you have. Hang around positive-minded people, people you trust and who trust you, to help you continually mature as a person and leader.

“I’m so proud of all of you here today. I’m proud of this gathering. I know you all can move forward with God as the center of your life. Live to serve Him. I believe in you, and I can’t wait to see everything you all will achieve for your generation and generations to come.”

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

The black lawn jockey statue Most people shudder at the sight of a black lawn jockey. Though sightings are pretty infrequent today, the yard ornaments that portray blacks in subservient roles have the power to gnaw insatiably at the spirit of blacks and to disgust others who are unaware of the furtive and notable role these “Jockos” played in the first half of the 19th century.

But escaping slaves understood

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Survive the work week Lacking some motivation in the work place? Here are 3 tips to making your work week survivable as you continue on your path to reaching your goals!

So, it is almost the end of January, and though it started out with well wishes and positive hopes of a bright future whether it be losing that weight, making new friends, and or learning a new skill, it is met with a level of lack luster motivation towards the end of January. Not only that, but realizing that some of your goals require money which also requires you surviving work week after work week can seem as a daunting task to some of us too. Let us be honest, for some of us, it may even be a job we do not like or enjoy, but it is a way to pay our bills. So what are we to do? Do not stress out too much about this one. Here are three tips you can use that may help make your work weeks not only more survivable, but also help boost your productivity, increase your motivation and help you to smash your goals over time.

1) Self- Talk -Have you listened to your self- talk lately, specifically when it comes to you and your work? Oftentimes, we can get so caught up in the negatives of work

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that we miss the importance of finding the positive, even if it is minimal. Not to mention, this is a normal thing for us to experience.

According to Dr. Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., a mental health expert, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of The Center • A Place of HOPE, explained that when it comes to self-talk, oftentimes we as humans have a reel of all the negative things that have happened to us whether it be that mean bully in high school, or something our spouse said that stuck with us. So what does this mean for how we approach work? To put it frankly, instead of approaching work with a, “Suck my teeth, I can wait till I get off from work.” , or “ I cannot put up with this foolishness and these same old things, man” type of selftalk, focus more on, “ Man, this is annoying but, at least I have a job to support myself, “ and the “ I can deal with this day, get my check and save up for that trip I want”; work becomes more survivable, you feel more capable of completing your

Following the Drinking Gourd, the lyrics surreptitiously suggested slaves follow the “drinking gourd,” a

nickname for the Big Dipper, which pointed to the North Star and the way to freedom. Among other things, it advised that travel was safest in the spring “when the sun comes back.”

The jockey, in a similarly secret way, pointed to safe houses along the Underground Railroad. “These statues were used as markers on the Underground Railroad throughout the South into Canada.

But the people who don’t know the history of the jockey have feelings of humiliation and anger when they see the statue. But this

figure which was sometimes used in a clandestine nature, and sometimes without the knowledge of the person who owned the statue, was a positive and supportive image Americans on the road to freedom.

It’s because of this role that jockeys or their precursors, the groomsmen, which were dressed in slave clothing have become soughtafter collectibles.

For those interested in collecting the jockey, it’s important that they know the role it played along the way of the Underground Railroad

LET’S TALK HEALTH  Brigida Walkin, is a Belonger of the TCI and a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern currently working towards licensure in the state of Florida. Brigida has earned her Master’s Degree in professional counseling and counsels various populations including children, adolescents, and adults regardless of social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Brigida has volunteered at Girls INC clubs and youth centers in both the United-States and the Caribbean which allows her to utilize such experiences when counseling children, adolescents, teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, and adjustments to life transitions.

tasks and reaching your goals sooner.

2) Focus on one task at a timequeue the eye rolls and the “you losing your head aye? “Yes, focusing on a task at a time at work can boost your productivity and help you to complete your tasks effectively. Now this is not an excuse to take so much time on a task that you do not get much completed, but this is more so an answer to the myth that multi-tasking is a positive and productive skill to have. For the most part, certain jobs and its demands oftentimes create such behaviors out of us and life itself can make it seem as though all the things that need to get done in a day will only get done when we multi-task.

However, according to Joshua S. Rubinstein and William J. Hughes of the Technical Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Atlantic City, New Jersey; David E. Meyer, Department of Psychology, University of Michigan and Jeffrey E. Evans, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology at the University of Michigan Medical Center, a study was conducted to evaluate if those who multi- tasked at work were more productive than those who focused on one task at a time. They found that, when they gave participants multiple

tasks to complete versus participants they encouraged to focus on one task, the participants with multiple tasks could not complete the task efficiently.

Why you ask? Because the time it took for them to switch from one task to another, reduced their level of efficiency to focus on and complete the tasks at hand. Moral of the story, focus on one task at a time and you will better be able to navigate the stressors of work.

3) Plan, Manage and Envision - We have all done it, will do it, and may even be doing it right now; procrastinating.

We do not want to finish that work proposal; we do not want to go in and finish the paper work we swore to ourselves we would complete in an exchange for leaving work early. It is okay, we have all been there. However, one of the most effective tips out there is something we all know but often lack to do well; plan and manage our time. We may have heard of the phrase “ we all have the same 24 hours in a day” but how motivated we are to do what needs to be done in those hours can be a challenge sometimes.

According to Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education and faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Carleton

By Brigida Walkin M.S

University (Ottawa, Canada), when we plan out our time, manage it and envision our future as if it is happening right now, we find the motivation we need to be more productive and achieve our goals. For example, If you are working towards an exciting trip to Greece, planning out how you will raise the funds, manage your time to reach you goal, as well as envisioning (or daydreaming) in the present about the different activities and places you would visit in Greece, act as powerful motivators for getting through the mundane work week, and closer to your goal.

FINAL THOUGHTS When it comes to our overall wellbeing, physical and mental, taking care of ourselves is not selfish, but necessary. Especially when talking about goals, these are personal and for your growth and development.

That being said, do not forget that you are human and not all of the goals you may have set for yourself will be reached in a short amount of time. Anything worth it in life takes some hard work and time. Be gracious with yourself and always remember that forward is forward regardless of the pace you go at.

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Students demonstrate superb debating skills at HIV/AIDS high school debate

BY OLIVIA ROSE ARMED with facts, figures and well sharpened perspectives, students debated fiercely on fighting stigma and discrimination attached to HIV/ AIDS at the 19th annual high school debate.

The moot this year: “Be it resolved, societal awareness of HIV/AIDS is enough to guarantee zero new infections and deaths, fight stigma and empower people”, was debated on Tuesday, January 24, in an upbeat exciting and highly charged manner, according to a release.

High schools participating this year were TCIPS Comprehensive High School, Elite High, Marjorie Basden High, Long Bay High, HJ Robinson High, Raymond Gardiner High, Wesley Methodist High and Clement Howell High.

There were 2 new schools joining the debate for the first time: Elite High and Long Bay High.

Minister of Education, Hon. Josephine Connolly, during her brief remarks at the debate said : “Despite the significant strides that have been made over the years by our government’s Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit, we recognize that stigma and discrimination continue to adversely affect HIV testing.”

She then asked: “Do you remember the early days of the AIDS epidemic and the devastation of those deaths, the sorrow, and the loss? Today, that picture is transformed. Thanks to the courage and love of so many of you in this room and around the world, awareness has soared; research has surged.

“Prevention, treatment and care are now saving millions of lives.

Getting to zero is a worthy goal and we as a country need to make sure no one is left behind.”

Meantime Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services Edwin Astwood commended the students for their exceptional skills

Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services Edwin Astwood and third place student

and preparation.

High in commendation for the level of preparation displayed by participants, he also made mention of the ability of the students to develop their points with pinpoint accuracy like gladiators to beat their opponents.

The Minister mentioned that as a health professional he was particularly impressed with the standards set by the students in not only their delivery, but also in the construction of their arguments and efficient use of content.

He said: “Addressing stigma and discrimination at all levels is a priority within the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services.

“This includes continuous training of health care workers; improving workplace policies; sensitizing school staff and students; promoting education and training programmes on sexuality, gender equality and anti-bullying; advocating for law reform.”

First place went to Clement Howell High while Raymond Gardiner came in second with Long

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Bay High directly on their heels in third place according to the release.

The quality of the debate was

Deputy Speaker of the House Karen Malcolm and runner-up student

evident in the close scores among the victors of the competition. Best female speaker Jameika Noel of

Clement Howell High and best male speaker Joshua Maghoo of Raymond Gardiner High schools.

National Trust to observe Wetlands Day Caravan 2017 THE TURKS & CAICOS National Trust is launching a Wetlands Day Caravan on February 2nd as part of its commitment to environmental conservation and management, and raising awareness on the importance of wetlands which are integral to Turks & Caicos ecology.

This year, the National Trust is heading to the twin islands, North & Middle Caicos where primary school students will visit and do field investigation at different wetland areas such as Major Hill Creek, Flamingo Pond, among others. This exercise will give these students who are future scientists an opportunity to investigate the natural organization of a wetland and the interrelationships between

the wetland and the surrounding environment.

The Wetlands Day Caravan, a bus hop-in hop-off activity from one wetland area to another, will also be an opportunity for students to do bird watching and observe other wildlife.

“Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction” has been adopted as this year’s celebration theme to highlight the role of wetlands as a natural safeguard against disasters. According to National Trust Education Programme Manager Jonathan Sayao, the activities for this year’s Wetlands Day celebration seek to increase student awareness of the wetlands by giving them close contact with

the environment itself and for them to be catalyst in preserving these ecological treasures.

“We’re trying to get the young people to understand that the wetlands are of national significance”, said Mr. Sayao.

“They’re living in an area that is so blessed with natural resources and these should be preserved for them – the future generation.”

Every 2nd of February each year is World Wetlands Day (WWD). This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar.

The worldwide celebrations aim to raise public awareness on the importance and value of wetlands.

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Barbados tops Caribbean in world’s most powerful passport ranking BARBADOS has the most powerful passport in the Caribbean and the 50th most powerful in the world, according to the results of a 2017 world travel ranking.

The latest ranking, released by Passportindex.org, takes into account the number of visa-free regions and countries that a passport has access to. It includes destinations that are completely visa-free and those that require a visa on arrival.

Barbados’ passport, which allows its holders to travel to 132 countries without having to get a visa before departure, is followed by Caribbean neighbours The Bahamas, which allows visa-free travel to 129 countries and is ranked 53rd in the world, and Antigua and Barbuda which allows visa-free travel to 124 countries and is ranked 54th in the word.

Ranking fourth in the Caribbean and 57th in the world is St Kitts and Nevis, followed by Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, and St Vincent and the Grenadines, with world rankings of 59th, 61st and 62nd respectively.

St Lucia ranked 66th in the world, followed by Grenada, Dominica and Honduras, which took the 70th, 72nd and 76th places.

Barbados, the Bahamas, St Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago were all viewed as strong Caribbean passports.

Further down the list were Belize, with a world ranking of 97, Jamaica (100), Guyana (103) and Suriname (109).

Cuba, The Dominican Republic and Haiti brought up the rear, with world rankings of 128th, 149th and 150th of the 199 countries surveyed.

Germany’s passport, which allows its holders to travel to 158 countries around the world without having to get a visa before departure, was ranked highest. The country held the same position last year but it now

offers one less destination compared to 2016.

Afghanistan has the least powerful passport out of 199 countries, allowing its nationals to travel to just 23 countries and regions without having to obtain a visa beforehand.

It’s preceded by Pakistan, Iraq and Syria, which are open to 26, 28 and 29 countries and regions respectively.

The list is updated each year and varies according to the visa-waivers that were signed during the year.

(Caribbean360)

Jamaica: Moravian clergymen to sue as sex scandal deepens FORMER Moravian Church President Dr Paul Gardner and his deputy, Jermaine Gibson, on Monday instructed their attorney to file a suit for defamation, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment after they were slapped with sex charges in relation to the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl 14 years ago.

Defence attorney Lambert Johnson, who is representing both men, told the Jamaica Observer that the allegations and subsequent arrest are out of “sheer maliciousness and sheer malevolence”.

While saying that he could not go into details, Johnson said that the allegations against his clients were riddled with inconsistencies, lacked credibility, cogency and corroboration and that the case was doomed to fail.

Gardener, 54, of Burbank Avenue, Kingston 19, and 36-year-old Gibson of Lyndale Close, Kingston 20, were Monday arrested by the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offence and Child Abuse (CISOCA) and charged with carnal abuse and

indecent assault.

According to a report from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Corporate Communications Unit, in 2002 Gibson allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with the girl while he was a minister in the church.

It was further reported that two years later Gardener, who was also a minister at the time, also had a sexual relationship with the said girl.

The complainant recently went to the police with a report in the wake of allegations against a St Elizabeth Moravian pastor, Rev Rupert Clarke, who the police said they found in “a compromising position” with a 15-year-old girl.

Johnson said that his clients have instructed him to file a suit against the complainant and he would be pursuing the matter later on.

Both ministers had resigned from their respective posts on January 12, in light of the deepening sex scandal which has rocked the church. (Jamaica Observer)

Haiti president-elect invites former coup leader to his inauguration HAITI’S President-elect Jovenel Moise has confirmed that he had invited former coup leader and army general Henry Namphy to his inauguration on February 7.

Namphy had replaced former president Jean-Claude Duvalier in February 1986 as head of the National Council and after handing over power to Leslie Manigat in 1988, he staged a coup in June that same year.

But Namphy was himself the victim of a coup in September of the same year and since then has been living in the Dominican Republic and has never returned to Haiti.

Moise, who ended a three-day visit to the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, told reporters that he had met with the former army general as well as businessman Marc-Antoine Acra and extended an invitation to his inauguration.

“These are Haitians. It is normal, as president of the Republic, to meet all Haitians. There is no Haitian that I will not meet,” he said.

“I am the President of all Haitians without distinction,” Moise, 48, said as he confirmed the invitation had been extended to Namphy.

Prime Minister Freundel Stuart making a point during a meeting with CARICOM and government officials recently. (A. Miller/BGIS)

President -elect Jovenel Moise (left) and former army general Henry Namphy (Photo: CMC)

With regards to Acra, who is wanted by police on drug related matters, Moise, who won the presidential elections last year, said that while “justice must do its job, I did not meet Marc-Antoine Acra in a prison and I am the President of all Haitians”.

Meanwhile, Economy and Finance Minister Yves Romain Bastien, said he would soon be tabling in Parliament, legislation

regarding the financing of elections.

Political observers said if the Bill is ratified by both Houses, all future elections in Haiti will be financed by the Treasury.

Earlier this month, the government said it would be providing at least US$6.7 million more to the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) and the police as they prepare for the January 29 second round of legislative elections.

Full discussion needed on CSME, says Barbados PM Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart believes the time has come to have “full and frank discussions” on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).

Stuart, who is the lead Caribbean Community (CARICOM) head with responsibility for CSME, expressed this view recently during a meeting in Barbados with several CARICOM officials, led by Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque.

The prime minister said: “We have to look at what we have achieved; what remains to be achieved; what

are the existing enabling features that can assist us in achieving; and what are the disabling features that can stand in the way. We have to see where our strengths, weaknesses and opportunities are, and be prepared to deal with any threats to the achievement of our objectives.”

The two-and-half-hour meeting was held to update Stuart on the status of the implementation of the CSME, as CARICOM heads prepare for discussions on the CSME at the 28th intersessional meeting in Guyana next month.

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World News UK’s May faces Brexit revolt as lawmakers challenge her power U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is battling a rebellion from her own lawmakers which threatens to complicate her talks over leaving the European Union.

Emboldened by the Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday to hand Parliament more power over the Brexit process, at least six Conservative legislators are uniting with the main opposition Labour party to demand May publishes an official government document detailing her negotiating goals.

Their aim is to subject May to the greater parliamentary scrutiny and accountability she sought to avoid, ensuring they can better hold her to promises such as her pledge to deliver a sweeping post-Brexit trade deal with the EU. A so-called white paper could limit her room to maneuver in the talks even if lawmakers prove unable to use their new-found strength to soften her strategy.

“I would like a white paper that we could debate,” Anna Soubry, the Tory former business minister, said in Parliament on Tuesday, arguing that such a move would bridge the divide between May and her critics. “The reality is that we have abandoned the single market and the free movement of people without any debate in this place, never mind a vote,” she said.

The uprising came hours after the Supreme Court ruled Parliament and not the premier carries the power to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which sets the clock ticking on two years of debate with the EU. The government, which still intends to trigger the talks by March

The lawmakers aim to subject May to the greater parliamentary scrutiny and accountability.

31, must now introduce a bill to Parliament with reports suggesting the legislation could come as soon as Thursday. May’s critics will try to amend the bill with the intention of diluting her plans or exerting some future control over her.

“The prime minister was wrong to attempt to sideline Parliament,” Labour’s Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer said. “The stakes are high and the role of this House in holding the prime minister and the government to account throughout this process is crucial.”

With May having a slim working majority in the Commons of just 16, it would take only a small rebellion from her own side for her to lose a vote on the issue. That could serve as a reminder that her control of Brexit and indeed power could prove tenuous as the exit talks progress.

Starmer said he will try to re-write

the bill to force the publishing of a formal plan. He said he also wanted to require May to report back to lawmakers regularly and to give them a meaningful, binding vote on the final deal she strikes with the EU. “We will be seeking to lay amendments to ensure proper scrutiny and accountability throughout the process,” Starmer said. “That starts with a white paper, or plan.”

In December, Parliament voted to force May to publish a plan for Brexit before triggering Article 50, in a motion that also endorsed the premier’s timetable for pulling the trigger by the end of March. Brexit Secretary David Davis suggested such a plan would be unveiled in February.

Despite these commitments, Davis on Tuesday rejected calls for a written Brexit plan, insisting that May’s speech in London on Jan. 17 was the final word on the U.K.’s approach to the negotiations. In that, she said she will pull Britain out of the single market to win control of immigration, law-making and the budget.

Davis said he would bring forward a short and “simple” bill, indicating he would not welcome attempts to amend the legislation. He said he hoped lawmakers from all parties would pass the act of Parliament “swiftly.”

During Tuesday’s debate, 14 members of parliament explicitly called for a white paper. Of the six Tories to do so, five were former ministers including Soubry, Nicky Morgan and Dominic Grieve.

Three arrested in Sweden over ‘gang rape’ on Facebook Live SWEDISH police investigating allegations that a woman was gang raped live on Facebook have arrested three men.

The alleged crime took place in an apartment in Uppsala, a city about 50 miles north of the capital, Stockholm.

In a statement, the Uppsala County police said they were alerted at 8:24am Sunday.

“This rape was broadcast live on a Facebook group and numerous people have been in touch regarding seeing this broadcast,” they said.

“The police went to said apartment, and in the apartment were three men and a woman. The three men were detained on the spot and then arrested by prosecutors at 2:30pm on Sunday.”

They said they were treating the case as one of aggravated rape.

Magnus Berggren, deputy chief prosecutor in Uppsala, told CNN the men remained in custody Tuesday and the investigation was continuing.

He said the Facebook group in question was a closed group “where you could post rather special things.

Even for that group this was not anything normal.”

He confirmed Swedish media reports that the woman did not appear to be fully conscious.

“She was intoxicated. We’re not really sure how,” he said.

The police said the men arrested were born in 1992, 1996 and 1998 -- meaning they are aged between around 19 and 25. The woman was born in 1986, making her around 31.

Facebook Live allows people to broadcast live from their smartphone.

The footage of the incident has been removed, said Berggren.

He appealed for anyone who has the video to send it to the police, and said prosecutors have been in touch with Facebook at their United States headquarters to request assistance.

“This is a hideous crime and we do not tolerate this kind of content on Facebook,” a Facebook spokesman told CNN in a statement.

“We support local law enforcement who make data requests related to criminal investigations, particularly when it comes to the safety of young people. We respond to valid requests relating to criminal cases.” (CNN)

A change in the policy resulted in an increase of 1.31 million children born in 2016, when compared to 2015.

China’s new two-child policy sparks increase in births THE number of babies born in China in 2016 jumped 7.9% from the previous year, according to government figures, a jump attributable to China’s shift to a two-child policy.

A total of 17.86 million babies were born in 2016, an increase of 1.31 million over the total in 2015.

The new total represents the highest annual number of newborns since 2000, according to government data.

China’s decision to allow all Chinese couples to have two children was a “major factor” in the increase, according to the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC).

“It demonstrates that the universal second-child policy came in time and worked effectively,” said Yang Wenzhuang, a division director of the NHFPC. The birth increase comes more than a year after China decided to abandon its decades-old policy

limiting parents to just one child.

The one-child policy, first introduced in 1979, caused a sharp downturn in the fertility rate from a peak of about six births per woman from 1960 to 1965. That number had cratered to about 1.5 births per woman from 1995 to 2014, according to a study.

But the low birth rate created a number of serious demographic challenges. Today, China faces a rapidly aging population and a shortage of working-age residents, causing stress on health care and social services for the elderly. The impact of the new policy won’t be felt until those new babies are old enough to join the workforce, experts warn.

China had loosened its onechild policy in recent years, and the programme was officially expanded to a two-child policy as of the start of 2016. (CNN)

Pressured by Trump, Mexico ready to discuss NAFTA rules in U.S. talks UNDER pressure from President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes to trade rules about a product’s country of origin to try to avoid a disruptive fight with the United States over commerce.

As the two countries begin a difficult new relationship, Mexico sees possible common ground with Trump on the “rules of origin” of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that binds the two countries and Canada, several sources said.

Rules of origin are regulations setting out where trade products are sourced from. Although formal negotiations about NAFTA have not begun, the rules could eventually be altered to favor U.S. industry over competitors from outside North America, particularly in Asia.

Changes to those rules could help align Mexico with Trump’s

industrial strategy of boosting U.S. manufacturing jobs and dovetail with the Mexican government’s calls to strengthen North American competitiveness.

It could also help pave the way for a broader deal with Trump over border security and immigration, Mexican officials believe.

Talks about NAFTA rules of origin will be a “very important” point of discussion between the two countries now that Trump is in office, a Mexican official said.

A White House official said: “As a general rule, it is in the best interests of the U.S. to insist on strong rules of origin provisions in pursuing bilateral negotiations. Lax rules of origin in proposed treaties like the now defunct Trans-Pacific Partnership shrink and weaken our supply chain and contribute to the offshoring of American jobs.”

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10TH FEBRUARY 2017) The following vacancies currently exist within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service: with respect to the application of the law. Prosecutors are also REGISTERED NURSE (Primary expected to assist with Extradition Proceedings, Confiscation CASE WORKER (Employment Proceedings and respond to Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty Health Care Department) requests.

– Providenciales Grade 6 - $33,415.00 plus allowances Services Department ) To provide professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients’ health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE (Primary Health Care Department )

Salt Cay) Grade 6 -$33,415.00 per annum plus allowances This is a professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

CUSTODIAN (Sports Department )

– Providenciales GRADE 2 -$14,657.50 per annum The job holder follows instructions from the supervisor to ensure that sporting facilities are secure and clean. The holder ensures that order is maintained by users and monitors the entry, exit and compliance of users at all facilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (House of Assembly and Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services ) – Grand Turk GRADE 4 -$21,935.00 per annum This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

SENIOR CROWN COUNSEL

– Grand Turk Grade 9 $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances This professional position has system wide responsibility for providing accurate legal advice to the Government and efficient representation where necessary. The Senior Crown Counsel is expected to generate satisfactory results when the legal advice provided is credible and rarely results in litigation against the government; government officers are trained in basic legal issues relevant to their functions; and agreements negotiated are favourable to the development of Turks and Caicos Islands

PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

– Grand Turk Grade 8 - $ 51,147.50 per annum plus allowances This professional position has system wide responsibility for conducting prosecutions at all levels of Court, including Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

Prosecutors must also be responsible for providing accurate legal advice to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and other governmental enforcement agencies at short notice

AIDE DE CAMP

– Providenciales Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum The job holder is primarily responsible for providing transportation services and general assistance to the Hon. Chief Justice in performing their official duties. The position requires the incumbent to be a mature, responsible and accountable individual who will be expected to maintain high service standards and be very punctual. The incumbent must be able to pay keen attention to detail and be able to work flexible hours. The candidate must also be physically fit in order to carry out the assigned duties and responsibilities.

PLUMBER (Public Works)

– Grand Turk Grade 3 - $16,707.50 per annum The post holder is responsible to provide support to the Plumber in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.

COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE (Revenue Control Unit )

– Providenciales Grade 10 - $73,185.00 per annum The job holder in this senior managerial position is responsible for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department. Duties include working with the Management Team to monitor and evaluate financial policies and strategies that impact the Public Service; the job holder is the head of the Revenue Unit and is responsible for its management; to implement the Revenue and Tax policies of Government through the efficient and effective operations of the Revenue Unit.

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE (Revenue Control Unit )

– Providenciales Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum The Deputy Commissioner of Revenue will be responsible for the Administration of tax legislations and implementation of Government’s revenue policies to ensure accurate reporting and payment of taxes to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG).

DEPUTY DIRECTOR SPPD (Strategic Policy and Planning Unit l)

– Grand Turk Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum This is a senior professional and technical position. This post has the responsibility of assisting in shaping and facilitating and implementing economic policies to promote sustainable economic and social development, providing project management supervision and monitoring and assessing impacts and has oversight responsibility for resource mobilization including debt contacting, negotiations and reporting, coordination of donor programs and assisting with overseeing the day to day operations of the Department.

– Providenciales Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum This is an administrative position which has departmental responsibility to prepare documents guided by the Immigration and Employment Bill and policies.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT (Employment Services Department ) – Providenciales (Grade 3 - $16,707.50 per annum The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office.

POLICY ANALYST (Strategic Policy and Planning Unit )

– Grand Turk (Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum The incumbent in this specialized professional role will conduct comprehensive analyses to effectively contribute to policy advice, options and recommendations to executive management in an effort to produce efficient, proactive, progressive and relevant policy initiatives to inform decision making on issues impacting the national community of the Turks & Caicos Islands

PROJECT MANAGER (Strategic Policy and Planning Unit

Grand turk Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum This is senior professional position within the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, Ministry of Finance. The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of all activities related to the Development Budget.

SENIOR CUSTOMS OFFICER (Customs Department )

– Providenciales Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum This position is the team leader responsible for the operational units within the Customs Department. The Senior Customs Officer is responsible for the management of the units within their operational command and the delivery of the objectives/targets/outputs required under the Customs Business Plan.

TRAINING MANAGER (CUSTOMS) (Customs Department) – Providenciales, Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum This position is responsible for planning, organizing, leading and supervising training for all operational units within the Customs Department.

SECURITY OFFICER (Social Development and Gender Affairs)

–Grand Turk (Juvenile Home) Grade 2 - $14,657.50 per annum The incumbent in this position will be responsible for CONTINUED Z

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCIES maintaining a safe and secure environment after normal working hours by proactively patrolling premises, monitoring surveillance equipment and alerting the relevant authorities in case of an emergency.

WARDEN (Social Development and Gender Affairs) –Grand Turk (Juvenile Home) (Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum The incumbent will support the House Manager of the Juvenile Home to maintain security, control, supervision and safety of juveniles housed at the Home.

COOK (PSocial Development and Gender Affairs)

–Grand Turk (Juvenile Home), Grade 3 - $16,707.50 per annum To provide excellent meals and maintain standard hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas at the Juvenile Home, Grand Turk.

CLEANER (Social Development and Gender Affairs)

–Grand Turk (Juvenile Home), Grade 1 - $12,991.88 per annum The job holder is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Juvenile Center by completing various cleaning duties as delegated by the supervisor. Job Holder will help to create a clean and pleasant environment for workers, occupants and visitors.

DRIVER/MESSENGER (Social Development and Gender Affairs)

–Grand Turk (Juvenile Home), Grade 2 - $14,657.50 per annum The Incumbent will be responsible for performing a range of functions including driving and maintaining, assigned vehicle; undertaking messenger duties and providing general assistance related to the efficient operation of the Juvenile Home, Grand Turk.

SENIOR CULTURAL OFFICER (Culture Department )

– Providenciales Providenciales , Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum This senior position offers an excellent opportunity for persons interested in further developing and promoting the culture of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Senior Cultural Officer provides leadership and direction, collaboration and coordination among local and regional agencies, institutions of learning, civic groups, government ministries and departments, and individuals for the advancement and safeguarding of the Turks and Caicos Islands culture and heritage.

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

This photo (taken last October) shows part of the Israeli settlement of Psagot, background, overlooking Palestinian houses, in a suburb of the West Bank city of Ramallah.

SYSTEM MANAGER (RCSM) (Disaster Management and Emergencies)

Israel announces plan for 2,500 more West Bank settlement homes

– Providenciales, Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum Under the direction of the Director of the Department of Disaster and Emergencies (DDME) the Radio Communications System Manager (CSM) is responsible for maintenance and repair of radio equipment, as well as receiving and transmitting communication.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER (Contracts and Corporate Performance Management )

– Grand Turk, Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum The post holder supports the Director of Contracts and Corporate Performance Management and the Office by providing guidance on procurement and project management matters to Ministries, Departments, Statutory Bodies and other Public bodies to allow for effective project and business decisions.

The role of the Secretary to the TCIG Procurement Board provides administrative and technical support in respect of the effective functioning of the Procurement Board.

COURT REPORTER

– Providenciales, Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum The job holder will supervise and prepare all transcripts in an accurate and timely manner for all court users including judges, the Registrar, lawyers and parties involved in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and record hearings and formal or informal meetings as required.

BALIFF

– Providenciales Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum The Bailiff is responsible to assist in the operation of courts by ensuring that all legal and courtroom procedures are carried out correctly. The Bailiff is responsible to executes writs of seizure and sale by identifying and taking possession of judgment debtor‘s property; arrange for the transportation, storage and sale of seizure items. Will also be responsible to issue summonses and other court orders, and may also be involved in debt collection

ASSISTANT CLERK

– Providenciales Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum This is an administrative position, which provides support to the Supreme Court/Magistrate Court Registry. The post holder will support the clerical/administrative functions of either court. He/She may from time to time (after training) be required to sit with a Judge or Magistrate as the situation demands.

COURT SECURITY OFFICER

– Providenciales, Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum The post holder will be responsible to secure and ensure that the Court facilities inside and outside are suitable for use with lighted surrounding and safe environment.

FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THIS POSITION, KINDLY REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS OR VISIT WWW.GOV.TC • PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL CLEARLY STATES THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL AND ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA HARD COPY IS CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE JOB TITLE.

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ISRAEL announced plans Tuesday to build 2,500 more settler homes on the West Bank, moving to step up construction just days after the swearing-in of Donald Trump brought to power a U.S. administration seen as friendly to the settlement movement.

“We are building — and we will continue to build,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote in a Facebook post.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer did not answer directly when asked about Trump’s reaction.

“Israel continues to be a huge ally of the United States,” Spicer said. “He wants to grow closer with Israel to make sure that it gets the full respect that it deserves in the Middle East.”

While Trump has signaled that he will be far more tolerant of Israeli settlement construction than his predecessors, he also has expressed a desire to broker a peace accord between Israel and the Palestinians, and siding closely with Israel on such a contentious matter could hurt U.S. credibility.

Netanyahu repeatedly clashed with former President Barack Obama over settlement construction.

Obama, like the rest of the international community, considered the building of settlements on occupied lands claimed by the Palestinians to be an obstacle to peace.

Those tensions boiled over last month when the Obama White House allowed the U.N. Security Council to pass a resolution condemning the settlements as illegal.

Trump harshly criticized Obama for going against Israel and promised a new approach after taking office, raising hopes inside Israel’s nationalist government for a new era in relations.

Trump has already invited Netanyahu to visit the White House next month, and both men, after speaking on the phone Sunday, promised close

coordination on a range of sensitive matters, including settlements.

Netanyahu’s office would not say whether he had consulted with the White House before Tuesday’s announcement, but just a day earlier, the prime minister told a meeting of his Likud Party that there should be no surprises for the new president.

The construction plans were announced by Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who said in a statement that he and Netanyahu agreed on the approval “in response to housing needs.”

He said most of the housing units will be built in settlement “blocs,” densely populated areas where most settlers already live and which Israel wants to keep under its control under any future peace deal with the Palestinians. Some 100 homes were slated for two smaller settlements.

The approvals were for early stages of home development, meaning construction is not expected to begin anytime soon.

“This decision destroys the two-state solution,” said Saeb Erekat, a senior Palestinian official in the West Bank.

“We call on the international community to hold Israel accountable immediately.” He said the Israeli government had been encouraged by what it heard from Trump.

The Palestinians want the West Bank and east Jerusalem — areas captured by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war — for their hoped-for state, a position that has wide international backing.

In Brussels, the European Union condemned this week’s Israeli settlement announcements, saying they “seriously undermine” the prospects for a peace deal.

“It is regrettable that Israel is proceeding with this policy, despite the continuous serious international concern and objections, which have been constantly raised at all levels,” a statement said.

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

WANTED

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

MERMAID

VACANCY

Caicos tours is looking for a mermaid / marine tour guide to entertain and care for guests, both above and below water

FOR THE POSITION OF

Candidates will need to have the ability to hold their breath and swim under water while wearing costume, a good understanding of Reef ecology, First Aid, a current STCW 95, an extremely professional working attitude and the ability to communicate easily with guests of all ages. The working week is Monday – Saturday including bank holidays, hours are from 8:30 am until the boat is cleaned after the last tour of the day. Additional hours may be required on occasion.

MEDICAL OFFICER – PROVIDENCIALES

SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF JOB:

This is a managerial position, which has departmental wide responsibility for activities and direction of the Operations Department and NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; Providing technical leadership to the Insurance Operations team, the Medical Officer formulates policies and procedures to enhance the impact of the department; monitors patients overseas to assess their progress and reports to the CEO; verify the eligibility of each claim, ensure staff is properly supervised and trained; and customer concerns addressed; as well as ensuring appropriate cost efficient health care services with best medical practices in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manages the medical aspects of the NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; • Manages all aspects of the Operations Department inclusive of all staff assigned to the department; • Manages and develops the Operations Department Budget with the view of ensuring that the Department expenditure remains within or below the Budgeted range; • Develops policies, procedures, standards and controls or effective management of the Operations Department • Collection of statistics from ICL (the hospitals) and the private providers as required by management and the actuary • Liaise with the NIB to identify number of employment injury and occupational disease cases.

• Enforces cost-reduction strategies and recommends initiatives in the management of patient’s care; • Prepare Quarterly performance reports and trend analysis • Recommends and monitors systems and procedures to facilitate achieving of objectives within the area of responsibility; • Verifies and signs-off on overseas provider claims in order to ensure veracity of claims as well as conducts value for money audit; • Advise on the adjudication of claims by Beneficiaries in special circumstances, outside the scope of usual and customary benefits, including overseas claims • To make recommendations to the Board on policy decisions such as but not limited to; reimbursement and to recommend accreditation standards in line with the Health Practitioners Board or other authorized Agency.

• Conducts a sample survey of health care providers and facilities to derive baseline data on the availability and quality of services as well as the capacity and readiness to meet the demands of the NHIB; • Coordinates activities and provides advice to the NHIB team charged with the specification and costing of the service benefit package and in the development of provider payment systems; • Convenes and takes the lead in meetings and other mechanisms aimed at defining criteria for inclusion in the NHIB provider network, as well as developing norms and protocols for quality assurance utilization reviews, access to overseas care, and modifications (inclusion and exclusion) of items in the benefit package; • Collaborates with other members on the NHIB team in the design and implementation of activities related

to accreditation of health providers; • Collaborates with other members of the NHIB team in defining and developing contractual agreements with local and overseas providers for services within the benefit package; • Assists in the development of detailed terms of reference and procedures for the activities of the NHIB Medical Review Committee.

• May perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments • Any other duty deemed appropriate and consistent with the position, professional qualification and skill set as directed by the Chief Executive Officer WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: • Internal – Chief Financial Officer, Insurance Claims Manager, Nurse Case Managers, Claims Officers, IT, Registration and Accounting Officers • External - Members of the public, Ministry of Health and other TCIG Ministries, TCI Hospitals, International medical providers, Insurance Third Party Administrators

PLEASE CONTACT: CAICOS TOURS ON 432-0007 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY 13376

EVA CHERY GRAND TURK Is seeking a:

DOMESTIC WORKER To clean and assist

• Principles, practices and techniques of medical case management • Principles and practice of strategic, long-term business planning • Principles and practice of effective management and supervision • Good Problem Solving Skills • Human Relations • Strong written and oral skills including computer literacy in the main processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Medical Doctor with at least 7 years’ experience, a full time practitioner in primary care and hospital settings with the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.

• Business post graduate Degree • Business Management Experience • Knowledge of the NHIB Ordinance and Regulations • Current (Good Standing) Registration with TCI Health Practitioners Board • Experience with health insurance operations such as member of medical review panel will be an asset.

Acting on behalf of our client Quality Car Rental Is seeking a:

where needed. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

MECHANIC Salary: $6.50

CONTACT: (649)241-7446

CONTACT: (649) 241-5922

DAVID WALKIN

DREAM MAID SERVICE

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MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DOWN TOWN

Is seeking a:

LABOURER To work 6 days per week.

Salary:$300.00 per week CONTACT:

(649) 333-5559 OR (649) 241-5559 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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CLINTON S. HIGGS Is in need of a:

per hour.

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#3 WALKIN MARINA – UNIT #103 – 2ND FLOOR LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is looking for a:

LINE COOK To work 6 days per week. Salary $6.50 per hour CONTACT: (649) 432-2750

Email: strategicprovo@ gmail.com 13349

CRIS’S BEAUTY SALON Is seeking a:

SALARY

Grade: 8 Salary range: $84,000.00 – commensurate with experience)

$95,040.00

(salary

Deadline for submission: February 10th 2017 All applications shall be addressed to: Human Resources National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc 13491

CLEANER

2 LABOURERS

CONTACT: (649) 347-4596

CONTACT: (649) 242-1635

To work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour.

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Must be willing to work six days per week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

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NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

FOR THE POSITION OF

FOR THE POSITION OF

VACANCY

VACANCY

LEGAL OFFICER

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – PROVIDENCIALES

– PROVIDENCIALES

JOB SUMMARY:

SCOPE:

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 Programme. The Legal Counsel is the legal advisor to the NHIB. He or she is required to manage a variety of legal matters impacting the administration of the National Health Insurance scheme, 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 organization. He/she is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when the outputs for this position are achieved.

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the NHIB in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and any other financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the health and insurance industry.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the NHIB’s fiscal function and performance.

• Participate in the development of the company’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.

• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning and the introduction of new programs/strategies • Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the CEO and the Board in performing their responsibilities.

• Develop, implement and enforce financial policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation, efficiency and effectiveness of the company.

• Provide technical financial knowledge and advice to others within the financial discipline.

• May perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

• Lead the timely completion of the financial statement audit process.

• Assist in the completion of key accounting functions such as reconciliations, manage and supervise the finance, compliance and billing teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal advice and opinions on all matters required by the Board, its divisions and departments • Review and draft contracts, leases, conveyances, bonds, securities, bill of sale, mortgages, deeds of variation, deeds of release and other legal documents.

• Recover contribution and all monies owing to the National Health Insurance Board.

• Attend the National Appeals Tribunal and conduct appeals on behalf of the Board.

• Liaise with external Attorneys with respect to the litigation portfolio including the preparation of briefs to external counsel.

• Assist 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, and regulations, reciprocal and other agreements, etc.

• 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 affirmation; property transfer and terms of service.

• Submit Monthly Reports to Executive Management on all legal activities.

• Initiate Prosecutions and Prosecute Employer and Self-employed arrears.

• Interpret the National Health Insurance Board Ordinance and Regulations for all staff on a needs basis.

• Assess and advise on all eligibility of beneficiaries.

• Interpret other Ordinances as it relates to the registration and benefits of NHIB beneficiaries.

• Draft legal opinions for advancement to the Chief Executive Officer on all matters arising under the Legislation.

• Conduct ongoing training on the National Health Insurance Board Legislation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Candidates should have a Master ’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience • Preferably with professional qualification as a CPA or any equivalent accounting designation.

• At least 7 years of experience in a senior finance management role is a must.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:-

• Experienced financial leader with appropriate industry experience, strong supervisory and mentoring skills, high ethical standards, exceptional analytical and problem solving, well- organized and self-directed, excellent written/verbal communication, speak, read and write in excellent English language, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets and Pivot Tables, and Accounting software packages, effective time management skills.

• Solid understanding of international financial reporting standards • Solid understanding of the NHIB Ordinance and Regulations • Experience in healthcare financing • Training in International Accounting Standards for Social Security • Experience In Microsoft Dynamics • Team worker who is willing to take a hands-on approach to the role.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS:

• A Law Degree, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and designation Attorney at Law. • At least five (5) 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 writer and oral communication skills • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure

SALARY:

Grade 8 Salary range: $84,000.00 – $95,040.00 (salary commensurate with experience)

Salary: Grade 5 Salary range: $51,000.00 - $57,696.00 (salary commensurate with experience)

Deadline for submission: February 10th 2017 All applications shall be addressed to:

Deadline for Submission is February 10th, 2017

HUMAN RESOURCES NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

Human Resources National

SALT MILLS PLAZA PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@TCINHIP.TC

Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc 13490

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COX MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED Cox Plaza, 15 Five Cays Road, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3650 Fax: 649-946-4283 bac@tciway.tc

SEEKS TO RECRUIT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and support personnel in the day to day operation.

• Liaise with the client, attend project review meetings and address client concerns.

• Plan, implement and control a production schedule for HVAC projects.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.

• HVAC Technician Certification, Mitsubishi City Multi & Lennox VRF Certified. Project Management Skills.

• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.

SALARY-Negotiable between $ 44,000 to $ 68,000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience.

4 HVAC TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMMARY-Assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation of HVAC units, including electronic and mechanical components • Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units including electronic and mechanical components RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.

• HVAC Technician Certification • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.

SALARY-Negotiable between $ 22, 000 to $ 40, 000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience.

3 HVAC DUCT FABRICATOR/INSTALLER

JOB SUMMARY -Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair duct work products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.

Includes sheet metal and fiber glass duct installers who install prefabricated ducts used for HVAC.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine project requirements, including scope,

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.

• HVAC Duct Fabricator Certification.

SALARY-Negotiable between $ 21,000 to $ 28,000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience.

GRAND TURK Is seeking a:

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking a:

BABYSITTER

LABOURER

Must be willing to work six days per week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 341-1683 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour. Belongers will be given first preference

CAN BE CONTACTED AT:

(649) 346-1654 Between the hours of 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday

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B BEAUTY & HEALTH SPA

ALTAGRACE BROWN IS IN NEED OF A:

KEW TOWN

Is seeking a:

2 LABOURER

JOB SUMMARY -Performs a variety of basic technical tasks related to assisting in the service and repair of all heating and air conditioning systems.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• design, manufacture, and install a basic duct fitting • Assists HVAC Technician in repairing/installing mechanical and electrical systems on heating and cooling equipment.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • A Minimum of 3 years knowledge of basic HVAC systems.

• Knowledge on operating hand tools • Requires the ability to lift, carry medium weights, up to 75 lb SALARY-Wages range between $6.50 to $ 8.50 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

JOB SUMMARY- Perform cleaning duties to maintain the residence in a clean and orderly manner.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee laundry and cleaning for household • Purchase or order groceries and household supplies to keep kitchens stocked and record expenditures.

• Request repair services.

• Care for children by overseeing their activities, providing companionship, and assisting them with dressing, bathing, eating, and other needs.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • A minimum of 5 years experience • Must be able to understand, speak & write English.

SALARY- $13,000 per annum All Interested applicants must submit a resume, contact information, cover letter, two letter of reference (one from a former employer, copies of educational certifications, a police record and a copy of passport photo page to bac@tciway.tc. To request a full job description please email bac@tciway.tc.

Interested Turks & Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application for the position to the TCI Work Permit Board. All positions currently held by work permit holders.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 27th, 2017

CARETAKER to work 6 days per week 8:00am – 5:00pm Salary: $6.25 per hour.

CONTACT: (649) 343-3739

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NAIL TECHNICIAN Must be will work six days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour.

CONTACT: (649) 242-4528 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking:

GARDENERS • Pay - $6.25/hr • Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers etc • Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal.

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean Police Record and provide Employer Reference on request • This is a new gardener position and a work permit renewal

PLEASE EMAIL TURQUOISELANDSCAPING@TCIWAY.TC OR CALL 332-4280 TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW

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JOB SUMMARY-Responsible for planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company in a designated area to achieve sales objectives.

assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints& drawings • Maneuver completed units into position for installation, and anchor the units.

ALICIA SMITH

ALBERT HIGGS

PEOPLE’S CHOICE SUPER STORE is seeking to employ the following individual:

LABOURER To work in local convenient store, 6 days a week, includes heavy lifting and must be mobile. Applicant must also be able to speak English, Creole and Spanish.

PLEASE SEND INTERESTS TO EMAIL: TADDERLEY@ICLOUD.COM OR CALL (649) 241-4678. SALARY $7.00 PER HOUR

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2 HVAC TECHNICIAN/ FOREMAN

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GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES IS LOOKING FOR:

GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR

CHEF

LABOURERS

Responsible for purchasing food and negotiating prices Salary: $10.00 per hour

Responsibilities include: • Cleaning of factory • Segregate recycling trash • Assist on the garbage trucks.

Description of suitable person: Must be hard working and efficient Must have a positive attitude Must be able to work 6 days per week, weekends and holidays if needed Must have 5 years’ experience in this field Hours from 6:30am-3:30pm

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

4 FULLTIME PHARMACISTS

Is seeking a:

LABOURER

1. A minimum of three years experience within the Retail Pharmacy business will be an asset.

2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current pharmacist registration.

3. Good communication skills, and keen attention to details 4. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset.

5. Knowledge of the Kroll pharmacy computer program or similar 6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.

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AD IS FOR RENEWAL HOWEVER POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. SALARY RANGES FROM $36,000.00 TO $42,000.00.

APPLICANTS CAN APPLY FOR FURTHER DETAILS VIA E-MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, GRACE BAY PHARMACY, BOX 276, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR EMAIL JOBS@GRACEBAYPHARMACY.COM.

Seeks the following:

J.A. CLEANING TURTLE COVE Is seeking a:

LAVERN SEYMOUR BLUE HILLS Is seeking a:

EXCLUSIVE VACATION RENTALS

GRANTS GAS STATION

Is seeking a:

Seeks the following:

GRAND TURK

CONCIERGE

To work 6 days per week Must be able to work holidays and weekends Wages starting at $6.50 per hour. Belongers will be given first preference. May be contacted, Between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday

Looking to employ a knowledgeable individual, who is able to meet and greet guest upon arrival and escort to villa. Must have own transportation and willing to work weekends and holidays.

Salary: $8.50 per hour

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 232-2049

ONE LAB0URER NEEDED

(649) 332-8705

LEEWARD HIGHWAY

PUMP ATTENDANTS AND CARPENTER Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

T&R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients seeks the following:

CONTACT: (649) 343-4671

13390

DR. LINDA WILLIAMS GRAND TURK

EXPANDING COMMUNITY/RETAIL PHARMACY LOCATED ON THE ISLAND OF PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, IS SEEKING:

Key Responsibilities will include: 1. Dispensing prescription medication, checking dosage, giving advice and instruction on the usage of over-the-counter medicines and medical appliances.

2. Patient counseling on health matters especially relating to managing hypertensive and diabetic patients.

3. Liaising with doctors about prescriptions and new medication 4. Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff.

Skills required:

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CONTACT: MR TATE FORBES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00AM3:30PM • 649-946-4472 EMAIL: GILLEY’SCAFE@TCIWAY.TC

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND THEIR RESUMES/ CVS BY EMAIL TO MARSHA@ MISICKSTANBROOK.TC FOR THE ATTENTION OF MARSHA BLANCHE TEL: 649-946-4732.

13384

Description on job: Responsible for ordering all provisions pertaining to food and cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment Responsible for supervising general cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment Taking food inventory at the end of each month To make sure your cleaning staff keep your kitchen in good clean and healthy order Be responsible to discuss menu for banquets and conferences Responsible for a respectable food cost

IDEAL PETROLEUM LEEWARD HIGHWAY

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January 26 - February 1, 2017

TORTILLAS BLUE HILLS Is seeking a:

ESTEL PLUMBING

PLUMBER

DIVE PROVO

CONTACT: (649) 345-6174

13383

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 242-3014

(649) 241-2078

WAVE HOUSE GENERAL MERCHANDISE INDUSTRIAL PARK

Is seeking a:

LABOURER

salary in the range of $24,000 - $26,000 per annum based on experience interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should deliver by hand their application including curriculum vitae to :

101 PORTS OF CALL, PROVIDENCIALES OR BY EMAIL TO: DIVEPROVO@TCIWAY.TC WITH A COPY SENT TO THE OFFICE OF THE IMMIGRATION BOARD, DIVE PROVO 649-946-5029. POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 6TH, 2017

13392

Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

(649) 941-4561

Is looking for the following person:

PADI SCUBA INSTRUCTOR LABOURER

CONTACT:

BARMAID

EUNIKE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONCIERGE SERVICES

Is looking for an experienced:

Is seeking a:

Salary: $6.50 per hour

13394

(649) 232-3104

Salary US$7.00 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

To work 5 days a week including some weekends.

Salary $7.50 per hour PLEASE SEND INTERESTS TO EMAIL: TADDERLEY@ICLOUD.COM OR CALL (649) 241-4678

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $200.00 per week

CONTACT: (649) 242-9472

13419

CONTACT:

CLEANER

Must be willing to work five days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

13399

(649) 244-7033

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Salary: $6.50 per hour * OVERTIME BAR & GRILL

13387

WESLEY LOUIS LEEWARD

CONTACT:

Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

Must be willing to work on weekends and public holidays.

Work includes general on-the-job assistance.

13400

(649) 946-5663

Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

13385

CONTACT:

13380

Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary: $350.00 per week

CLEANER 13389

PUMP ATTENDANTS AND LABOURER

Salary: $8.00 per hour * NATIVE ART & CRAFT

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January 26 - February 1, 2017

La La Land most nominated musical in Oscar history LA La Land will be the one to beat at this year’s Oscars, having scored a record-equalling 14 nominations.

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are up for best actor and actress for their roles in the modern musical romance.

It is also one of nine films up for the best picture award.

Sci-fi film Arrival and comingof-age drama Moonlight have eight nominations each, with the latter’s citations including a supporting actress nod for Britain’s Naomie Harris.

The actress, who plays Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films, said she was “over the moon” and “couldn’t be more thrilled”.

“Moonlight is touching many hearts at a time when people are seeking compassion and connection in the world,” she continued in a statement.

Other British contenders include Dev Patel, up for best supporting actor for Lion, and musician Sting, nominated for best song.

Slumdog Millionaire star Patel told the BBC it felt “amazing” to receive his first Oscar nomination.

La La Land’s 14 nominations puts it on the same footing as All About Eve and Titanic, which both received 14 nominations in 1951 and 1998 respectively.

It is now the most nominated musical in Oscar history, having topped the 13 nods that Mary Poppins and Chicago received.

Damien Chazelle is nominated both for his direction and original screenplay, while his film has two nominations in the best song category.

The film, which received 11 Bafta nominations earlier this month, gets additional nods for its score, editing

La La Land stars Gosling and Stone are up for best actor and actress.

and cinematography.

It is also shortlisted for its costume and production design and for its sound editing and mixing.

Yet its double best song nomination means it is unlikely to pull off a clean sweep - unless, that is, there is a tie in that category.

Ben-Hur, Titanic and the third Lord of the Rings film share the

record for Oscar wins, having each won 11 awards.

Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures, Lion and Manchester by the Sea join Arrival, La La Land and Moonlight on the best picture shortlist.

Britain’s Andrew Garfield is nominated alongside Gosling in the best actor category for his role in war

drama Hacksaw Ridge.

Casey Affleck, Viggo Mortensen and Denzel Washington are also shortlisted for Manchester by the Sea, Captain Fantastic and Fences respectively.

Meryl Streep gets her 20th Oscar nomination, in the best actress category, for her role in Florence Foster Jenkins.

January 26 - February 1, 2017

Entertainment

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Jay Z sells stake in his Tidal music streaming service THE American rapper Jay Z is selling a stake in his Tidal music streaming business to the telecoms company, Sprint.

Jay Z bought Tidal three years ago and his wife Beyonce and other artists own equity in the company.

Aiming to challenge larger rivals such as Spotify, Tidal offers artists on its platform more control over their music.

Sprint, which is owned by Japan’s Softbank, will pay an estimated $200m (£162m) for a 33% stake in the company.

The deal means that Jay Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, will make a return on the initial $56m investment he made when he bought Tidal from Norway’s Aspiro in 2015.

Other artists including

Madonna, Rihanna, Daft Punk, Kanye West and Jay Z’s wife Beyonce are part owners of the service, giving Tidal a starstudded board of directors. It is reported that they will remain part of the company.

The investment could help bolster Tidal in its battle to win ground from Spotify and Apple, which dominate the fast-growing music streaming industry.

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Entertainment Paris Jackson: I tried suicide ‘multiple times’ after i was sexually assaulted at 14 PARIS Jackson revealed that she tried to take her own life ‘multiple times’ after

being sexually assaulted by a ‘complete stranger’ at the age of 14. The model also admitted

that she underwent years of cyber-bullying and selfharming, in a new interview.

You’re never going to believe the horrifying details inside her dark past…

In June 2013, Paris Jackson, 18, tried to kill herself after slitting her wrist and taking 20 Motrin pills.

The model was suffering from depression and was consumed by a drug addiction, she admitted in a new interview with Rolling Stone, Jan. 24.

This was just one of the many times she attempted suicide, partially due to the fact that she was sexually assaulted by a “complete stranger” at the young age of 14. That was the first time she uttered the horrifying act out loud. “I don’t wanna give too many details,” Paris said to the mag. “But it was not a good experience at all, and it was really hard for me, and, at the time, I didn’t tell anybody.”

This is devastating.

As for her “multiple” attempts to take her own life, Paris said, “It was just selfhatred… low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn’t do anything right, not thinking I was worthy of living

In June 2013, Paris Jackson, 18, tried to kill herself after slitting her wrist and taking 20 Motrin pills.

anymore.” OMG. While we wish that her nightmare was over then and there, there were more grueling details about Paris’ terrifying past. She had been self-harming at the same time as her suicide attempts in 2013, and she had kept it a complete secret from her family and friends. Now, some of her 50 tattoos hide the scars and track marks from past drug use.

Sir Patrick Stewart is joined by James Corden in the cast of the animated film.

Poo emoji role for Sir Patrick Stewart HE has played many of Shakespeare’s greats and been lauded for film roles in Star Trek and X-Men. But now, Sir Patrick Stewart is to tackle perhaps his most surprising role to date becoming the voice of the poo emoji.

He will take on the role of the bow-tie wearing Poop in The Emoji Movie, which will be released this summer.

James Corden will star as Hi-Five and Maya Rudolph will lend her voice to Smiler in the animated film.

Sony Pictures announced the casting news on Twitter, announcing Sir Patrick’s role by saying - in emojis, naturally - that he was “no

party pooper”.

Sir Patrick’s job as Poop comes after his voice roles in animated comedies Family Guy, American Dad! and The Simpsons.

The reaction on social media was unsurprisingly tongue-in-cheek, with one commentator saying Sir Patrick was “to boldly go” - referring to his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek.

And another wrote - adding the poo emoji: “Patrick Stewart is going to voice the poo emoji in the new emoji film. From Captain Picard to poo. What is this world?”

Sir Patrick is yet to comment on his new film.

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January 26 - February 1, 2017

Morgan ordered to hand over financial documents in Walmart crash settlement TRACY Morgan must hand over six years of tax returns and other highly personal information in an ongoing dispute over his megabucks crash settlement with Walmart.

A federal magistrate judge in New Jersey gave the comedian 20 days to cough up the documents sought by Walmart insurers in a ruling last week.

In the underlying dispute, Ohio Casualty Insurance Company and Liberty Insurance Underwriters are fighting their obligation to the “exorbitant” cash windfalls promised to Morgan and fellow comedian Ardie Fuqua by the retail behemoth.

Morgan and Fuqua both received confidential settlements from Walmart after

Tracy Morgan must hand over six years of tax returns and other highly personal information in an ongoing dispute over his megabucks crash settlement with Walmart.

the deadly July 7, 2014, crash on the New JerseyTurnpike that killed their friend James McNair.

The crash was caused by a sleep-deprived Walmart truck driver who plowed into their limo van as they traveled back

from a show in Delaware.

Morgan, 48, suffered a serious brain injury.

In March 2015, Walmart agreed to pay $10 million to settle claims brought by McNair’s children over the horrific pileup.

The company didn’t disclose the size of its final pacts with Morgan and Fuqua when the deals were announced a couple months later.

The insurers revealed in follow-up filings that 90% of the money paid in crashrelated settlements went to Morgan and Fuqua claims.

That suggests the two received at least $90 million together.

The insurance companies now argue Walmart acted too soon and opened its purse strings too wide.

They’re trying to prove Morgan’s potential future earnings weren’t as compromised as first believed.

In a November court filing, a lawyer for the insurance companies said Morgan should be forced to hand over his tax returns from 2009 through 2014 and documents related to certain activities after the crash.

Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Penélope Cruz in ill-received sequel “Zoolander 2.”

‘Zoolander 2’ leads Razzie nominations AWARDS season is in full swing and now we know Hollywood’s best of the worst for 2016.

The nominations for the 37th annual Golden Raspberry Awards (also known as “The Razzies”) were announced during a Facebook Live with CNN Monday and “Zoolander 2” led with nine.

The Ben Stiller/Owen Wilson comedy was dubbed a “15-years-too-late sequel” and

racked up noms in categories including worst picture, worst supporting actress for Kristen Wiig and worst screen combo for Stiller and Wilson.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” followed with eight nominations, including some of the same categories as “Zoolander 2” and worst director for Zack Snyder. The superhero film stars Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill.

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COME BE A SPA TROPIQUE GIRL! Spa Tropique is on the hunt to find the best massage therapists on island! If you have at least three years of experience with a four star spa and have an upbeat and positive personality, we hope you will come and meet with us! If you are experienced in facials and nails – even better!

Applicants must be able to speak and write English fluently, have a clean driver’s license and their own vehicles in excellent working condition. Position is commission based.

Please see further requirements for applicants below. 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. We look forward to meeting you! Deadline for applications is: February 10, 2017.

REQUIREMENTS Applicants for the position are required to have: • Obtained a diploma in Message Therapy from an internationally accredited school from Canada, Great Britain, United States, Jamaica, Thailand or Philippians • Completed a massage course of at least 1800 hours plus • At least 3 years’ experience with a spa rated 4 stars or above • Their own vehicle in excellent working order and 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 holidays are a must. (schedules are subject to change)

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

January 26 - February 1, 2017

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

NEWLY RENOVATED OFFICE SPACE FOR SPA OR BEAUTY SALON SPACE AVAILABLE NOW. GOOD RENT. 600 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE

CONTACT: 246-3508/ 231-3788 OR 946-4894

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

OCEAN CLUB MANAGEMENT

MERIDIAN TRUST COMPANY LIMITED

is looking for qualified applicants for the following position:

GARDENER

TRUST MANAGER

Involves outdoor, manual work, including heavy lifting. experience.

Meridian Trust Company Limited specializes in the discreet management of capital, property and other assets for corporations, private individuals and their families. We are currently seeking a professionally qualified accountant to join our team for one year as a Trust Manager in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

PLEASE DROP OFF RESUMES AT OCEAN CLUB TO THE ATTENTION OF THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER, OR VIA EMAIL TO DIANE@OCEANCLUBRESORTS.COM ONLY THOSE RECEIVING AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

PROVIDENCIALES PRIMARY SCHOOL

PO Box 329, Graceway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

13330

JANITOR/PAINTER/GARDENER

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Painter/Janitor/Gardener required to work in our school between 7.00 am and 5.00 pm. You will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the school facilities, both inside and outside. Duties will include painting, general maintenance and simple repairs, painting and gardening.

Applicants must be physically fit, hardworking, dependable and trustworthy and be able to provide excellent references (including a police check). A good working knowledge of English is essential.

The closing date for applications is February 2nd, 2017.

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

TEL 649 441 5638 • EMAIL: DIRECTOR@PROVOPRIMARY.COM WEBSITE WWW.PROVOPRIMARY.COM

SUNNY FOODS WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY

KITCHEN LABORER

53 South Dock Road 5 Cays

Is now interviewing for the following position:

MERCHANDISER

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • •

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• • • • • • •

Must be trained in merchandising and item categorization and posses certificate Must have a minimum of 5 years job experience in merchandising and outfitting Must be willing to work extended hours daily/weekly Must be proficient in Sams 4s SPT-4740 Reflections Must be available to work different shifts, days, evenings and holidays Must be available to work different schedules Must be willing to work in different environments (coolers, freezers & warehouse) Must be proficient in Back Office, Implementation Ordering System.

Must be familiar or have experience ordering / buying from local and out of country suppliers and utilizing ordering systems Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Back office Must be willing and able to work in a team setting or as an individual

Must be consistently punctual for work.

Maintain a clean work station throughout shift.

Must maintain a clean, well kept appearance upon arrival and through out shifts.

Must be able to multi task in a fast pace, high pressure environment.

Be able to stand on ones feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

Be available to work days and nights, holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule Must demonstrate proficiency with kitchen knife Must be able to take direction from superiors Clean all floors in front and back of house at opening and closing Must be able to communicate in English Must be polite and cordial to co-workers and guests at all times Understanding of fundamental math with ability to effectively measure and or weigh ingredients as per recipes.

DUTIES:

• Work with staff members to assure that the restaurant is clean and well maintained throughout the duration of their shift.

• Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef or other Management personnel to maintain a clean, safe environment for all employees to work in.

• Available to work all days of the week

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food when called upon to do basic preparatory tasks that contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the kitchen.

• Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

• Understand that they are not permitted to leave property without first attaining permission from proper authority (manager)

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PLEASE APPLY WITHIN @ SUNNY FOODS CASH AND CARRY, 53 SOUTH DOCK ROAD, 5 CAYS. OR CONTACT 941-8112 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ONLY BELONGERS OR PRC HOLDERS NEED APPLY

Wage commensurate with

All applicants must be able to speak English fluently, and be able to present a clean Police Record if offered a position. Individuals must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands. Preference will be given to someone with previous resort experience. All applications are welcome, but preference will be given to qualified Belongers and those persons who have the right to work in the TCI without a work permit.

Suitable candidates will have: • A professional accounting designation (CMA, CA, ACCA) • The Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, with post-qualification experience and a record of progressive responsibility • A good understanding of international tax-planning structures • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to attract new business • A high degree of proficiency in the use of QuickBooks, Dolphin, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Excellent written and spoken English COMPENSATION WILL BE IN THE RANGE $60-80K PER ANNUM, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE. THE POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. SUITABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD DELIVER THEIR RESUME WITH A COVERING LETTER TO: MANAGING DIRECTOR, MERIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LEVEL 2 LE VELE PLAZA, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. TEL:941-3082 FAX: 941-3223 EMAIL: MTCL@TCIWAY.TC. APPLICANTS WHO ARE ISLANDERS ARE INVITED TO SEND COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE WORK PERMIT BOARD. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10TH FEBRUARY 2017.

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

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13365

January 26 - February 1, 2017

APPLICANTS ARE TO APPLY IN PERSON WITH A CV AT SOMEWHERE CAFÉ LOCATED AT CORAL GARDENS RESORT. FOR DIRECTIONS CALL 649 941 8260.

13404

BLUE HILLS

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

FULFORD’S ELECTRICAL LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON DOWN TOWN

Is seeking a:

CONTACT:

(649) 241-2560

WILLIE’S VARIETY STORE Is seeking a:

(649) 946-5306

13360

CONTACT:

13373

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $700.00 per week

PAULA HIDALGO / IBAN BARBER SHOP Behind Down Town - Ball Park

Must be willing to work six days per week. Washing, cutting and styling hair.

CONTACT: (649) 342-0395

SHIRLEN FORBES JR GRAND TURK Is seeking a:

Is seeking a:

Must be willing to work six days per week Must speak creole Salary is negotiable

CONTACT: (649) 331-1977

13372

(649) 348-8230

Salary: $6.50 per hour 13418

CONTACT:

BARBER

PROVO ELECTRIC • ELECTRICIAN • PLUMBER • LABOURER • REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN GORDON SUPPLY • LABOURER

Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour. Belongers will be given first preference.

Can be contacted Between the hours of 9am and 4pm.

Monday to Friday.

CONTACT: (649) 346-1654

CONTACT:

NIXON DICKENSON GRAND TURK

LABOURER

To work 5-6 days per week must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour. Belongers will be given first preference . BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9AM AND 4PM MONDAY - FRIDAY

CONTACT: (649) 346-1654

OLIANA FLORIVIL DORASTIN

DOMESTIC WORKER

to work 5-6 days per week must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour.

Belongers will be given first preference .

BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9AM AND 4PM MONDAY - FRIDAY

CONTACT: (649) 346-1654

(649) 341-1021

PELICAN DESIGN Elite Plaza, Providenciales Is seeking an:

CONTACT: (649) 941-5689 FAX: (649) 941-8733 OR EMAIL: MAISHA@TCIWAY.TC

Is seeking a:

Must have years of experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Salary will be based on experience.

LABOURER

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

Deadline for application is January 30th 2017

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLAYKEA’S ON-CALL

Needed for retail business

Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT GRACEBAYPHARMACY@TCIWAY.TC OR JOBS@GRACEBAYPHARMACY.COM

Artist who is able to paint designs and installation.

Must be flexible with working hours and. must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed. Salary $250.00 per week

GRAND TURK

1 SALES CLERK 1 ASSISTANT MANAGER

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION VIA FAX TO 649-941-4034

ARTIST

CORA WILLIAMS

PIRATE’S DEN SEEKS

CONTACT: (649) 441-0612

DIANA’S BAR & RESTAURANT MARKET PLACE

Seeks the following:

2 ELECTRICIANS

Is seeking a:

2 MAINTENANCE WORKERS Salary: $8.00 per hour

BARMAID

1 A/C TECHNICIAN Salary: $12.00 per hour

Ad is for work permit renewal however position is open to all suitably qualified applicants.

Salary $7.00 per hour 13421

(649) 331-6363

GRAND TURK

Must be willing to work, Weekends and Holidays.

STARTING SALARY $6.25 RESUMES CAN BE FAXED TO 941-3425 AND THE LABORDEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

LABOURER

13361

CASHIER

CONTACT:

(649) 344-9202

Seeks a:

CHEFF HAIRSTYLIST

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT:

Is seeking a:

Seeks a:

13355

LABOURER

Salary is based on commission

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $300.00 per week

13348

is seeking a:

D.J.

To work 6 days per week Salary $300.00 per week DUTIES INCLUDE: Cleaning the boat,Maintenance Working on the boat

13396

(649) 242-6174

DRIVER

LABOURER

1 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $150 per week

Salary: $12.00 per hour Must be willing to work six days per week

CONTACT: (649) 431-1241

CONTACT: (649) 246-6237

13379

(649) 346-1654

13357

13353

BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9AM AND 4PM MONDAY - FRIDAY

is seeking a:

13343

(649) 346-1654

CONTACT:

To work 6 days per week Cleaning yard and assisting where needed Salary: $6.50 per hour

DOWN TOWN

13347

LABOURER

13362

must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour. Belongers will be given first preference

DOMESTIC WORKER to work 5-6 days per week

LA FAMILIA

is looking for a:

is seeking a:

Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour.

Belongers will be given first preference Can be contacted Between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday

KEY TO THE SEA PARASAILING

13335

LABOURER

GEORGE SOLON

13350

is seeking a:

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to hire a:

13370

is seeking a:

KAREN COX

13354

GRAND TURK

13352

FABIAN JERVON THOMAS JAMES LEWIS GRAND TURK

January 26 - February 1, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

HEAD BREWER

CASABLANCA CASINO

Is looking for the following full time positions

WAITRESS

$13/ hour (tip included in hourly pay) Excellent customer service and beverage knowledge, willing to work during nights till morning, excellent physical condition carrying drinks and walking for hours.

• Day to day running of brewing and bottling and canning operations • 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

LABOURER

13397

$10/ Hour Must have some kitchen helper experience and physically fit.

All candidates must have 2-3 years’ experience in the same field and must be willing to work night shifts. Weekends and holidays.

PLEASE DROP OFF CV’S AT CASABLANCA CASINO, ADDRESSED TO HR ASSIGNED POSITION APPLYING FOR

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills • Sound technical knowledge of brewing, winemaking and distilling.

• Understanding of microbiologic and aseptic lab technique • Ability to maintain organize records of brew and quality control data • Efficient computer skills

SALARY $500.00 OR COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE WORK PERMIT RENEWAL. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO DAVE@TURKSHEADBEER.COM, PROVO BEVERAGES INDUSTRIAL PARK, PROVIDENCIALES TCI

BOAT CAPTAIN

Duties: Operating/handling small to medium sized vessels. Basic maintenance & care of vessels. Assisting in the daily operation of the marine department. Guiding snorkel or fishing tours. Participate in first aid training classes.

Requirements: TCI boat captain’s license, must stay on Pine Cay when on duty.

Salary: based upon experience + gratuities Email resume to manager@meridianclub.com

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

BARTENDER /WAIT STAFF

GARDENERS/LABOURERS NEEDED 13375

Salary: based upon experience + gratuities Duties: Make and serve cocktails and drinks at the club’s 2 bars and dining room. Assist with inventory and ordering. Ensure bar area is clean and guests receive a high level of service. This position works PT at the bar and PT as a waiter serving guests breakfast, lunch & dinner ensuring a high level of service.

Must live on Pine Cay during work week. Belongers, please email resume to resort@meridianclub.com

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13408

January 26 - February 1, 2017

CLIMATECH Is looking for:

Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labour. They must be able to operate jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw. They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil/cow manure and plant. They must be able to speak and communicate in English. Starting salary is $6.25 / hr and may be required to work on weekends and holidays is needed.

AIR CONDITION TECHNICIAN BUS DRIVER/OPERATOR LIGHT VEHICLE Starting Salary $6.25

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Resumes can be emailed to : climatech@tciway.tc and the Labor Department, Providenciales, As soon as possible.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS INCLUDING ISLANDERS/BELONGERS CAN BRING ALL APPLICATIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS LOCATED AT #65 BEECHWOOD ROAD, GRACE BAY PROVIDENCIALES OR E-MAIL TO ADMIN@ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS.

13407

BUS DRIVER/OPERATOR LIGHT VEHICLE Applicant must be able to drive vehicles for the purpose of transporting plants, soils, waste materials, others. Assisting with loading and off-loading while ensuring all products are kept in good condition and are secured at all times. They must be able to speak and communicate in English. Starting salary is $6.50 / hr and may be required to work on weekends and holidays if needed.

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES QUALITY FOOD WORLD 78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE

Are now interviewing for the following positions:

STORE MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TITLE NUMBER 10707/93

Manages , leads and directs a team of more than 50 associates.

Conducts regular associate meetings.

Responsible for achieving sales and expense goals according to management objectives.

Job Requirements: Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Must have 10 years within Retail Grocery Management Experience Must have experience managing over 50 employees Must have food safety certifications Must be available to work weekends, nights, holidays and extended hours.

Must have experience with word, excel and Quickbooks.

Must have extensive purchasing experience both locally and overseas.

Must have drivers license.

SECTION SALT CAY

ISLAND GRAND TURK

Whereas, RAYMOND ALMONDA SIMMONS a Personal Representative of CLIFFORD DENNISON GLINTON and HESTER ELIZABETH GLINTON (Deceased) has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in their name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assists the Store Manager in operation of store Job Requirements: Must have 5 years of retail grocery management experience Must have experiencing managing over 50 employees Must have experience opening and closing retail stores Must be available to work weekends, nights, holidays and extended hours.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Must have experience purchasing both locally and overseas Must have experience using word and excel Loss Prevention & Logistics Coordinator

Dated this 5th day of January 2017 Signed ................................................................................................

Registrar of Lands Witnesssed .........................................................................................

LOSS PREVENTION & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty Seeking

REAL ESTATE SALES EXECUTIVE

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be trained in security techniques and hold certificate of training Must be trained in logistic coordination and hold certificate of training Must have a minimum of 5 years of job experience in security and logistics fields Must be willing to work extended hours , weekends , holidays and nights.

Must be available to work variable schedules Must be willing to work in different environments (coolers, freezers and warehouse) Must be proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Quickbooks, Backoffice Must be proficient in: Counter Internet and Cyber hacking

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

January 26 - February 1, 2017

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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Assist clients in the sale, purchase, letting or leasing of real estate • Introducing new clients and promoting real estate sales and new listings • Promptly notifying the Employer of the particulars of any new listing secured by the Employee, and of any potential listing or potential buyer coming to his/her attention • Performing such administrative functions as the Manager or acting Manager for the time being of the Employer (“the Manager”) may from time to time assign to the Employee • Participating in such meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, events and functions connected with real estate • Assisting in the preparation and publication or promotional material and media • Fostering good relations with companies in the real estate business and their employees and agents • Participate as a practicing member of the Turks & Caicos Real Estate Association (TCREA) • Keeping proper and organized records of activities and of the properties with which you are associated with • Sales and listing reports • Required to work after hours and weekends as necessary

BUTCHER

Must be trained in the profession of butcher Must posses a minimum of 5 years on the job experience Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, nights and holidays Must be willing to work for extended periods of time in freezers and coolers Must be familiar with vendors and ordering and taking inventory Must be willing and able to work in a team building environment Must be familiar with cutting styles particular to store demographics Must be familiar with the operations of a Biro 3334, Hill Phoenix Freezer and other necessary operating equipment Freezer Stockers

FREEZER STOCKERS

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to work primarily in a freezer for extended periods of time Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, nights and holidays.

Must have experience in organizing work flow Must have merchandising skills Must be willing and able to lift cases in excess of 65 lbs.

Must have experience operating manual and electric pallet jacks Must have experience operating forklift Must be able to read English and communicate efficiently.

• • • • •

A minimum of 12 years in Real Estate Sales Business Courses from a recognized University Sales Training Courses Multi Language Skills an asset Microsoft Computer application knowledge

Commission Based Remuneration – Application Closing Date – March 1st, 2017.

PLEASE APPLY WITHIN @ QUALITY FOOD WORLD / SERVICE , 78 INDUSTRIAL ROAD, 5 CAYS. OR CONTACT 941-7939 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ONLY BELONGERS AND OR PRC HOLDERS NEED APPLY.

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Please submit CV to:

Joe Zahm, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, P.O. BOX 279, Venture House, Providenciales, Telephone: 649-946-4474 or Fax: 649-946-4433

TEREZE CORNELIUS JAMES

BAYVIEW:

EXPERIENCED LABORER REQUIRED

GRAND TURK Is seeking a:

Is currently looking to employ a Labourer who will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the Building, stocking of the shelves and any other duty that may be assigned.

THE INDIVIDUAL MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: Adequate tools to perform his duties Must be able work with little or no supervision Must be computer literate Must be able to work weekends Must possess a valid driver’s License

SERVICE MANAGER

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER

LABOURER

To maintain the property, gardens, maintenance and other related tasks as required Fluent in English and own transport Monday to Saturdays $6.25ph

To work 5-6 days per week Must be able to work holidays and weekends Wages starting at $6.50 per hour Belongers will be given first preference May be contacted Between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday

CONTACT: (649) 347-3098

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GENERAL LABOURER • • • • •

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START DATE: 1 MARCH 2017 APPLY TO INFO@ECGYOUTHCENTRE.COM OR CONTACT 331-9602 BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

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January 26 - February 1, 2017

SUMMARY:

The Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the service and repair of vehicles brought to the dealership, The service Manager is responsible for operations, profitability, employee supervision, and customer satisfaction in the Service Department.

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

Answer Technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs.

Main dealer experience preferred Must be able to identify vehicle parts both on and of the vehicle Oversee service ordering of parts and tools Energetic, can work in a fast-paced environment.

Team Oriented Maintain customer satisfaction scores, and look at ways to increase these Manufacture warranty claims submissions Oversee training and supervising of service department employees Set schedules and assign tasks to service department employees Attend required management meetings Maintain effective employee relations can travel abroad for supplier conferences At least 4 yrs. Automotive retail service advisor experience required Hours of operation 8- 5.30pm Mon-Friday Saturday 9am-1pm Salary range between 45k-55k Based on qualifications and experience

VICE PRESIDENT OF AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND SERVICE DIVISION

VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF

RECEPTIONIST – PROVIDENCIALES

SCOPE:

This is an Administrative Support position, which has responsibility for meeting and greeting visitors, receiving and directing telephone calls and carrying out assigned administrative duties. The Receptionist is the first point of contact for callers and visitors of the organization and creates a positive atmosphere when: calls are answered promptly and in a professional manner, clients are warmly greeted, queries are directed to the relevant department or person and mail is received and disseminated in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position responsible for the sales and marketing efforts by managing staff and maintaining corporate sales goals and projections Must have at least ten years’ previous experience in the automotive industry in a senior management capacity Salary range between 80k-90k Based on qualifications and experience

AUTO BODY PAINTER

• • • • • • • • •

Warmly greet and assist customers Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail (including bill payments) Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and direct them accordingly Print and issue NHIB ID cards Perform any other duties as assigned by the management team File and manage filing as requested by Administration Support Administration with typing letters etc.

Apply company seal on Clearance Letters Assist the Compliance Department with scanning

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS:

PROVO AUTO SUPPLY/NAPA

Is looking to employ and experienced Body Shop Mechanic.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Repair and replacement of body panels/parts • Sanding/priming/panting of body components • Maintenance of the shop tool and equipment • Application of ant-corrosion treatments • Operation of vehicle frame adjustment equipment • Training/supervision of apprentice body-man All application must have a valid TCI driver’s license with clean record and can drive manual shift vehicle.

This position is physically demanding, and applicant must be able to work long periods of time on his/her feet and can lift a minimum of 60lbs.

• • • • • • •

This position requires a high school diploma Minimum of 5 CXC/GCE Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)

Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work under pressure and be resourceful Must have a professional appearance Proven work experience in a similar role would be an asset

SALARY

Grade: 1 Salary range - $27,000.00 – $29,078.00 (salary commensurate with experience)

Deadline for Submission is February 10th, 2017 All Applications should be addressed to:

DOMESTIC WORKER: Gilbert Aquino is desirous in employing a Domestic Worker willing to live-in with home benefits, ability to work on holidays, weekends and on an on-call basis. $150.00 per week.

PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO: HR@TCIAUTOGROUP.COM 13395

HUMAN RESOURCES NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD SALT MILLS PLAZA PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS BRITISH WEST INDIES EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@TCINHIP.TC

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January 26 - February 1, 2017

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TCI LONG BAY Is looking for:

BUTLER

M A C H I N E S H O P L T D. JOB ADVERTISMENT Tibor’s Machine Shop is looking to fill the following positions. Applicants interested should meet the requirements listed below. We are looking for energetic personnel eager to contribute and to reach their potential in their job fields.

• Self-motivated, highly detail oriented individual • Must be prepared to often work long and inflexible hours including weekends and holidays • Experience with high-end and demanding clients essential • Must possess an excellent awareness of housekeeping standards • Background in hospitality is essential • Clean driving license is essential and running errands is a large part of this position • Must be willing to live in various villas when guest are in residence and be on call 24-7 • Must have and excellent command of English • Computer literate in order to present incidental guest charges to villa manager • Willingness to assist private chef and server as required • Must have thorough knowledge of island excursions, restaurants and places of interest in order to assist with guest recommendations • Must be completely flexible and willing to multi-task and perform other duties when required • Food and beverage skills • Ability to train and supervise staff

MOULD MAKER/MACHINIST

CONTACT: 649-441-5483

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SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. RANGE OF 1,300 – 2,000/MONTH POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

SPA THERAPIST We are seeking a qualified Spa Therapist with a minimum of five years’ experience for our Thalasso Spa. The successful candidate will be qualified to provide our spa clientele with high quality therapeutic treatments, including a full range of body massages, ear candling, lymphatic drainage, and pregnancy massages, as well as providing manicures and pedicures. This position will also assist the Spa Manager with day-to-day administrative duties, including inventory management, appointments, etc.

Salary: $500 to $750 per month and 10% - 12.5% commission on treatments provided, (both salary and commission commensurate with experience) plus service charge. Onsite bedsit provided.

HOUSEKEEPER

Point Grace is currently seeking Housekeeping staff. We are looking for a trained and enthusiastic housekeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will have several years experience in this position in a luxury hotel. Ability to work well under pressure and good communication skills, including excellent English, are essential; must have a pleasant and outgoing personality. In addition to regular housekeeping duties, the jobs include, turndown service, shifts in laundry, and common areas. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Wages range: $6.25 to $6.50 per hour (commensurate with experience), plus service charge

DISHWASHER

Dishwashers required for our food and beverage operations. Weekend, holiday and shift work. Must be able to work late hours.

Wages range $6.25 to $6.75 per hour, plus service charge and tips

DOMESTIC WORKER

Point Grace is currently seeking a Domestic worker for our food and beverage operations.

Applicants wishing to apply for the kitchen helper position must have at least 2 years previous experience in a full service restaurant and be willing to work days, nights, and weekends.

Wages range $6.25 to $6.75 per hour, plus service charge and tips PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, POINT GRACE MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 700, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, TEL: (649) 946-5096; FAX (649) 946-5097; EMAIL: HUMANRESOURCES@POINTGRACE.COM. INTERESTED BELONGERS MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOUR & WORK PERMIT BOARD ZONE 2. THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT 13333 HOLDERS. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS JANUARY 31ST, 2017.

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.

• Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments.

• Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Study sample parts, blue prints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.

• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.

• Must have a valid trade specific certifications with at least 5 years working experience.

Wage: Based on applicant’s experience and qualifications

CERTIFIED WELDER

• Lay out, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and engineering components • Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools • Analyze sample parts, blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations • Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.

• Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxy-fuel welding / cutting • Must have a valid trade specific certifications with at least 5 years working experience.

Wage: Based on applicant’s experience and qualifications

LABOURER

• Must start early and leave late • Clean metal works • Positive attitude and eager to assist • Miscellaneous painting • Clean and maintain a clean shop, machines, equipment and any incoming jobs • Assist in repairs/welding/machining when required.

• Operate specific equipment in a safe and efficient way per supervisor’s instruction • Able to operate power and hand tools • Provide manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments • Wage starts @ $5/hr

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802.

EMAIL COVER LETTER OUTLING YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE IN A POSITION ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME TO ANCHA@TIBORSMACHINESHOP.COM. BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR • Minimum 15 yrs experience in Commercial Laundry industry.

• Minimum 6 yrs Laundry Production Management experience.

• Minimum 3 yrs Customer Rep or Sales experience.

• Must have 2 yrs experience operating Continuous Batch Washer.

• Able to operate and provide basic maintenance for all equipment, track parts inventory, order parts online for Jensen, Lavatec, Chicago, Uni-Mac, Cissell, Ipso & more.

• Responsible to manage all production and staff, scheduling, client communication & orders, set standards.

• Available to manage different work shifts as required, including nights.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must have exceptional computer skills, manage all Linen specific programs (Laundry Trak & Linen Master) and create spreadsheets.

• Must be fluent in English.

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ENVIRONMENTAL/ URBAN DESIGNER REQUIRED

With education and experience in the design and construction of minor urban development’s including site planning, residential subdivision layouts, golf course design, and similar leisure amenities must have be degree qualified in horticulture and land surveying.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE PROFICIENT IN:

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• AutoCAD • Timberline Estimating Software • Primavera Scheduling Software • Total Station Surveying • Trimble’s Terremodel Software • Salary commensurate with experience interested individuals can send inquiries to:

BARK & BLISS LTD.

ASSISTANT PRACTICE MANAGER Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills test. These positions are not currently occupied by a Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to apply. Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include: • Manage day-to-day operations of the practice • Control client flow and provide frontline customer service • Scheduling of wellness exams as well as surgical and emergency cases • Cultivate relationships with clients and the community • Help design and implement educational materials and outreach opportunities • Collection of medical records, information verification and records organization • Provide staff with progress reports on scheduling, administrative protocols, patient communications • Assist in inventory management • Assist in gathering and analyzing financial reports • Ensure the professional look and feel of the physical premises Experience & Qualifications:

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Must have a Bachelor’s Degree 5+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic environment 5+ years of experience in high volume spay & neuter environments Experience with rescue and shelter medicine required Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO CAREERS@BARKANDBLISS.COM

• Associate degree in construction (with Structures & Building subjects) • AutoCAD Training certificate, (test may be requested).

• 10 (ten) years’ experience in the construction industry.

• Min 5 years TCI experience in structural engineering field.

• Experience of Engineering & Construction throughout the Caribbean.

• Strong detailing skills are essential. Knowledge of reinforced concrete, composite construction, use of timber and steel also required.

• Ability to read & Interpret MEP Drawings.

• Computer skills (MS office excel & word, photo editing, etc.), and General IT awareness, (test may be requested).

• All applicants must be capable of working unsupervised to achieve target deadlines.

• English Skills (Written & speaking) are essential. Candidates are required to directly liaise with clients, design teams & Contractors.

CONTACT INFORMATION: PLEASE SEND RESUME VIA E-MAIL: INFO@BOWDENS.TC, INCLUDE MAILING ADDRESS, E-MAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. PLEASE INCLUDE REFERENCES WITH CONTACT INFORMATION & DETAILS OF RELATIONSHIP. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31ST JAN, 2017.

ONLY APPLICANTS WITH ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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Is seeking a qualified individual for the position of:

• • • • •

ENGINEERING AUTOCAD TECHNICIAN THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL CV TO INFO@PIONEERTCI.COM OR DELIVER TO PIONEER OFFICE. PLEASE FAX/DELIVER COPY TO TCI LABOUR OFFICE: 649-946-4164

NORSTAR GROUP LTD., COURTYARD PLAZA UNIT 2C, LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS • TEL: 649-3500/3600

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13416

January 26 - February 1, 2017

LJ WATERSPORTS Is seeking employment for the following:

Salary is $6.25 per hours.

Interested candidate may contact the employer for further details regarding employment

LOTTIE HARVEY MIDDLE CAICOS

BLUE HILLS is seeking a:

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

(649)331-3887

ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICE – JEAN CLAUDE AUGUSTE

KEZZIA HAMILTON

CARPENTER HELPER Must be willing to work four days per week. Cleaning and maintenance work Salary: $50.00 per day

CONTACT:

(649) 241-5071 (649) 342-0275

13452

Must be willing to work six days per week. Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working. Salary: $800.00 per week

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

GRAND TURK is seeking a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT & BAR is seeking a:

(649) 341-6353

13438

(649) 341-3778

CONTACT:

LEW & NORTH JAN CONSTRUCTION CAICOS is seeking a:

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $200.00 per week

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 331-7373

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

VACANCIES

(649) 341-6353

KQC Cleaning and Restoration:

SALES PERSON SALES CLERK SALES SUPERVISOR

DIVER:

MARBLE GRANITE AND CURED CONCRETE RESTORER

$6.25 per hour

GARDENER: $6.25 per hour

Held by work permit holder

CONTACT:

DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

KIRKLEY PARKER is seeking a:

CONTACT:

(649) 241-5922

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

MERLIN WENTWORTH COX LEEWARD HIGHWAY

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $7.00 per hour

(649) 331-0865

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT JEAN MALCOLM (649)232-0023 OR (649) 431-0052

MHB CONSTRUCTION Is seeking to hire a:

MASTER CHARGE CLERK

LABOURER/ WATCHMAN CONTACT:

Seeks persons for the following positions:

Salary: $7.50 per hour

is seeking a:

To clean yard of home and apartments. As well as conduct other labour work on job site.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

(649)246-2661

is looking for a suitable highly skilled, highly qualified person to fill the post of:

Must have at least 6-8 years’ experience Knowable of chemicals used, and diamond cutting procedures. Only hard working serious minded persons need apply Salary: $350.00 per week

LABOURER:

(649) 232-7317

FIT FOR AN ANGEL

Acting on behalf of our client:

$6.35 per hour DOMESTIC WORKER/ CLEANER: $6.25 per hour

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $7.00 per hour

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

C&J Variety Store, Jean Luxama, G&J Construction, Nocles Joseph/ Maid to clean, Sha Construction

LABOURER

(649)431-1275

CONTACT:

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working. Salary: $6.50 per hour

LABOURER WAITRESS

Must be willing to work six days per week. Must be able to work holidays and weekends Salary: $6.25 per hour Belongers will be given first preference. BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9AM AND 4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed Salary: $6.00 per hour

13443

13405

LABOURER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

BLUE HILLS

13451

BIG MAMA SHOP FIVE CAYS

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

is seeking a:

(649) 242-2548

(649) 946-1951

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

FR CONSTRUCTION

Must be willing to work 44 hours per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

Is seeking to employ a:

LABOURER (649) 241-9730

SALES CLERK CONTACT:

(649) 345-4472

is seeking a:

13433

13426

(649) 241-1242

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

13420

(649) 333-2626

CONTACT:

is seeking a:

STORE CLERK CONTACT:

Must be willing to work Monday – Saturday and holidays when needed Salary: $6.50 per hour. Please contact Domingo Hernandez for further information at:

13425

(649) 241-6461

13441

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $50.00 per day

STORE CLERK

CONTACT:

JUNIOR CEIDE BLUE HILLS

GRAND TURK is looking for a:

Is in need of a:

LABOURER CONTACT:

HOLIDAY TIRES

MARKET PLACE

13467

Is seeking a:

D.O.M. DESIGN LTD

(649) 345-1963

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

13455

DAVID G. CAMPBELL

(649) 346-7358

13321

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

13461

CONTACT:

(649) 231-4619

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

is looking for a:

LOWER BIGHT

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 341-1977

13401

CONTACT:

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working Salary: $6.50 per hour

is seeking a:

KEW TOWN

13445

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

13410

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $10.00 per hour

LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER

CLAUDETTE PEDOR

13440

MASON LABOURER

LEEWARD HIGHWAY is looking for a:

BERNARD ERILAIRE

13468

is seeking a:

ANNECIE AUGUSTIN CLARE

13439

is seeking a:

AMAZING FIVE INTERNATIONAL STORE CAYS

13434

is seeking a:

FIVE CAYS

13472

A&G VARIETY

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A&G ELECTRICAL BLUE HILLS

January 26 - February 1, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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CONTACT:

is seeking a:

is seeking a:

LABOURER HOUSEKEEPER

WINKEY CATERING – LIVINGSTON LIGHTBOURNE BLUE HILLS

WALTERGRAND LAKETURK GARDINER Is looking for a:

(649) 246-1764

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

YVONNE THOMAS is seeking a:

13463

To clean yard of office complex, home and apartment Salary: $6.25 per hour Contact Yvonne Thomas

(649) 231-1195

TIKI HUT TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a:

LABOURER CONTACT:

Is seeking a:

Is in need of:

CLEANER Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 941-5341

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

LABOURER Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $200.00 per week

CONTACT: (649) 342-0156

13453

(649)332-1305

WARDSCONSULTANCY30@GMAIL.COM

WILLIAM FULFORD

PROVIDENCIALES

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Seeking:

2 MECHANICS

well verse in GM Diesel engines all size, will be maintaining boat engines.

Live on shore. Must be able to carry-out professional steel & aluminum welding. Must be able to service all lighting system on boats.

1 MECHANIC

Able to drive heavy equipment, trucks and loaders

3 BOAT WORKERS (LABOURERS)

GRAND TURK

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS 2 LABORERS Salary: $5.50 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 244-3135

BARBARA VIRGIL Is looking for a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

To work 5 days per week and on weekends if necessary Salary $250.00 per week

SAMUEL HARVEY 231-0098

CONTACT:

SAMHARVEY96@HOTMAIL.COM

(649) 231-2972

(649) 345-7212

TOUCH OF BLISS LEEWARD HIGWAY

CONTACT: (649) 231-0098

SILVIA SKIPPINGS Is seeking a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 242-8181

THE MUSGROVE SURPRISE STORE KEW TOWN, PROVO

Is seeking a:

Is in need of:

STORE COSMETOLOGIST CLERK Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT:

Able to swim and work on high seas. Salaries are negotiable and based on experience 13478

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

13464

(649)332-1305

13460

CONTACT:

13454

Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week. Must be able to work holidays and weekends . Salary: $6.25 per hour. Belongers will be given first preference

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $7.00 per hour

(649) 331-0818

CONTACT:

WAVE DANCERS

Is looking for a:

2 LABOURERS LABOURER

CONTACT: 13424

CONTACT:

3 LABOURERS CARPENTER STEEL FIXER Salary: $6.25 - $8 .00 per hour

13413

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT (649) 244-1017

Acting on behalf of our clients: COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION, SOUTH WIND MILLWORK, BLESSING GOD IRON WORK & WELDING

For cleaning of commercial offices and must be available to work on weekends and holidays. Salary: $7.00 per hour. Please contact Mrs. Neffer Malcolm For further information.

13480

(649) 341-4842

13428

CONTACT:

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $250.00 per week

13449

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

13473

SALES PERSON

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

Must be able to work 6 days per week. 8:00am-4:30pm Wages negotiated between parties. Employmentto be for 12 months

Is seeking the following:

LABOURER SUPERVISOR

Must be willing to work five days per week Applicants must be honest, reliable and hard working Salary: $6.50 per hour

(649) 241-0828

13412

(649) 946-5716

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $5.00 per hour

13431

CONTACT:

SHERRI WARRICAN-WILLIAMS SPOTLESS CLEANER KEW TOWN

GRAND TURK/SOUTH DOCK

Seeks persons for the following positions:

LABOURER

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

13421

is seeking a:

THE BIGHT

(649) 345-2403

CASHIER

(649) 346-7344

Must be willing to work 5 days per week (7 hours per day) Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 241-4049

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

BAYSIDE CAR RENTAL

SAIL PROVO

is seeking a:

Is looking for a:

GRACE BAY

13437

FIVE CAYS

SHERMAN HUTCHINSON

A COSMETOLOGIST

2 MECHANIC WORKERS

LEEWARD HIGHWAY

LABOURER CLEANER Must be willing to 6 days per week Salary: $5.00 per hour

Must be willing to 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 941-9010

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 341-4992

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

13481

SHELLANDE’S AUTO PARTS & SERVICES

(649) 941-7923

is seeking a:

Is seeking a:

is seeking a:

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary is $6.50 per hours. Interested candidate may contact the employer for further details regarding employment at:

CONTACT:

SAMUEL HARVEY

13427

(649) 247-9457

CONTACT:

HOSPITAL ROAD

RICARDO FULFORD

13442

CONTACT:

13459

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

13466

CUSTOMER AGENT

Full time to prepare meals for large family.

Must be able to prepare Italian/Spanish cuisine Ability to communicate in Spanish. 6 days a week, weekends and some holidays Salary: $6.50 per hour

OLD AIRPORT ROAD is looking for a:

QUALITY FOOD CENTRE

13423

COOK NEEDED

Is looking for a:

PRESTIGE BEAUTY SALON & BOUTIQUE

13448

NEON HOLDINGS

MIQUEL VARGAS INTERNET CAFÉ AIRPORT ROAD

CLASSIFIEDS 41

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

13479

January 26 - February 1, 2017

FIVE CAYS

DMR GROUP HOLDINGS LTD Horizon House, Unit B 121 Blue Mountain Road

Is seeking the following:

(649) 231-1489

DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL, K.C. BAR AND GRILL, KEW TOWN BAR AND GRILL, PEARLS RESTAURANT AND BAR

1 HELPER

13489

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work five days per week

Must be willing to 6 days per week. Monday - Saturday Salary: $7.00 per hour

Must be willing to 6 days per week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649)345-1963

VEHICLE CARPENTER PAINTER CLEANER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649)346-5872

Salary: $7.50 per hour

NOUS SOMMES DES ADVOCAT DE DROIT HUMAIN

13443

THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE OFFICE OF SCOTIABANK (TURKS AND CAICOS) LIMITED, GRACE BAY BRANCH, PROVIDENCIALES AT 10 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING ON FRIDAY THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2017.

A RESERVED PRICE WILL BE FIXED ON ALL PARCELS AND A DEPOSIT OF 10% IS DUE IMMEDIATELY UPON ALL ACCEPTED BIDS

XUXA_38@HOTMAIL.COM

HENN HOLDINGS

(649)246-6237

P&D CONSULTANCY

CABOLEDO CO LTD

CHEF DE PARTIE Salary: $10.00 per hour

COOK

Salary: $8.50 per hour 9am-4pm

FAN-FAN PHOTO

VIDEO PLUS STORE CLERK

Salary: $6.25 per hour

ANGELIQUE CLOTHING

STORE CLERK Salary: $6.25 per hour

BABYSITTER

Salary: $6.50 per hour

MECHANIC

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 232-2001

PROVIDENCIALES PRIMARY SCHOOL

ASSISTANT MANAGER • Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, as well as IT/Computer Skills • Must have experience in food services, be willing to work early mornings, weekends, holidays and be flexible.

Salary based on experience Position held by work permit holder

PO Box 329, Graceway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

CARETAKER/JANITOR Required to work in our school between 7.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. You will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the school facilities to a high standard. Duties would include cleaning, general maintenance, repairs and gardening.

PART-TIME CLEANER

We require a Cleaner to work in our school. Hours of work would be: Monday to Friday 3 pm – 6 pm; Saturday 8 am – 5 pm.

Applicants must be physically fit, hardworking, dependable and trustworthy and be able to provide excellent references (including a police check). Good working knowledge of English is essential 13446

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: HENNHOLDINGS@GMAIL.COM

CONTACT:

Acting on behalf of our clients is seeking the following:

Nous sommes interesseis en justice pour les immigrants employe. Si votre droit est affecte s’il vous escrivez a cet adress

2. Parcel 60702/207, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales Two bedroom, two bath, 1,219 sq. ft. unit in the Plantation Hill Condominium Development. Registered Proprietor: Susan Margaret Scott.

Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $200.00 per week

Salary: $12.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: (649) 331-6364 CONTACT: (649) 941-4667

1. Parcel 60002/202, North West & North Central Providenciales. Three bedroom, two bathroom 1306 sq. ft. property in Phase 2 of the Priton Development. Registered Proprietor: Monique Shandalyn Delancy

is seeking a:

HOUSE KEEPER TECHNICIAN BARTENDER

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

(649) 342-0275

Is seeking:

•DOMESTIC WORKERS •WAITRESSES •BARMAIDS

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

CONTACT:

DIANA’SMARKET BAR & PLACE RESTAURANT

THE TUSCANY

13429

Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

Seeks the following:

2 CARPENTERS

(649) 343-8500

(649) 342-0275

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(649) 341-4723

CONTACT:

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CONTACT:

Must be willing to 6 days per week Salary: $10.00 per hour

SALES PERSON Must be willing to 4 days

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Must be willing to 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

MECHANIC 13486

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to 4 days

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeks a:

Is seeks the following:

is seeking a:

is seeking a:

AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR

TEL 649 441 5638 • EMAIL: DIRECTOR@PROVOPRIMARY.COM WEBSITE WWW.PROVOPRIMARY.COM THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS JUNE 23RD, 2015

13351

BLUE HILLS

is seeking a:

AMAZING FIVE INTERNATIONAL STORE MICHELLE CONSTRUCTION CAYS

SOUTH DOCK ROAD is seeking a:

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COLASCO

13488

ISLAND CLOTHING

13487

BLUE HILLS

13444

MARC CORNER CAR WASH

January 26 - February 1, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

13430

42 CLASSIFIEDS

CAREGIVER Must be willing to work 7 days per week Salary: $200.00 per week

CONTACT: (649) 331-1979

To weed and cut grass on premises. Clean grounds for 3 dwellings. Clean windows outside. Assist in casual work on major projects.

Be pets friendly Contact Bernie Handfield

(649)-231-0998

BETCONEW@GMAIL.COM

is seeking a:

Must be willing to work 5 days a week Monday to Friday Salary: $6.25 per Hour

CONTACT: (649) 243-7375

Must be willing to work six days per week. Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649)344-0684

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work six days per week Salary: $ 6.50 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 346-3491

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN LTD.

Is currently seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position.

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

STORE CLERK

Duties: Mainly sales and customer service handling

The successful applicant must be a member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and competent in the design of HVAC systems: Duties shall include preparation of standard detail drawings including sections and isometrics of various mechanical services such as HVAC, plumbing, sanitary, sprinkler systems, swimming pools etc. using Auto CAD software and Carrier E20 software

DOMESTIC HELPER

Duties: For general duties such as cleaning and washing

All applicants must be familiar with USA Codes and Regulations and should be a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

LABOURER

All applicants must have extensive experience in the installation of, including testing and commissioning of mechanical services.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 (five) years experience and a proven design track record on projects for condominium complexes, hotels, commercial and industrial facilities and residential dwellings.

Duties: Warehouse Maintenance

MANAGERS

It is essential that all applicants must have a degree in his/her field obtained from a recognized University and registered with his/her respective Engineering Council/Commission. The successful applicant must have the technical experience for solving design solutions and can work unsupervised in the preparation and issuing of mechanical design drawings. All applications will be considered from suitably qualified candidates who should forward a copy of their resume including relevant experience to the email/fax address below.

Duties: Managing the store, inventory and staff etc.

BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY APPLICATIONS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:

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Deadline for Application is February 25th, 2017

PLEASE FAX YOUR APPLICATION TO: 649-946-8506 – BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN LTD. EMAIL: ACCOUNTS@BSD.TC , OR MAIL TO: P.O BOX 641, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, PLEASE COPY APPLICATION TO: LABOUR COMMISSIONER, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

BUILDING MATERIALS, LTD.

BUILDING MATERIALS, LTD.

ACCOUNTANT

RECEPTIONIST

JOB BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

JOB BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a qualified Accountant to handle, prepare, compute, and analyze all accounting data, in order to provide quantitative information on performance, financial position, cash flows and to aid in management’s decision.

We are looking for a Receptionist to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. A Receptionist will be the first point of contact for the Company and will provide administrative support to Management, handling the flow of people through the business office and ensuring that responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • • • • • • •

PROVIDENCIALES

BUS ATTENDANT BABYSITTER

JOB VACANCIES

ANANDA LTD. / KB HOME CENTER LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES & GRAND TURK • TELEPHONE: (649) 331-6020, (649) 231-4101 (649) 339-4663 • FAX: 9418155 • EMAIL: INFO@KBHOMECENTER.COM • SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE, MUST BE WILLING TO WORK SIX DAYS PER WEEK . POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

BLUE HILLS Is seeking the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles.

Prepare budgets and financial forecasts Publish Financial statements on time Conduct month-end and year-end close process Collect, analyze and summarize account information Prepare balance sheets, Profit and Loss Statements and other periodic accounting reports Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures Keep information confidential and secure them Keep up with financial policies regulations and legislations

• Serving visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing them appropriately.

• Answer, screen and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed.

• Receive and sort daily mail, deliveries and couriers.

• Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access (i.e. monitor logbook, issue visitor badges) • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • • •

SEND RESUME TO EMAIL ADDRESS: HR@DOITCENTERPROVO.COM OR CALL (649) 946-4131.

SEND RESUME TO EMAIL ADDRESS: HR@DOITCENTERPROVO.COM OR CALL (649) 946-4131.

Proven working experience in accounting Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures Excellent accounting software user Strong attention to detail and confidentiality Certified Public Accountant

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• • • • •

13500

(649)341-6670

13505

CONTACT:

HANDYMAN

GUERLINE THELUSMAR RAFAEL CASTILLO

13469

LABOURER

Is in need of a:

Proven working experience in front office handling receptionist responsibilities Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications Professional appearance and pleasing personality Solid communication skills both written and verbal Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise Ability to organize, multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure

13485

Is seeing to employ a:

HUDSON GARDINER North Caicos

13504

Grand Turk

Is seeking a:

To work 6 days a week. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour. Belongers will be given first preference.

Between the hours of 9AM and 4PM Monday to Friday.

Position is currently held by a work permit holder.

WANTED

ROCHELLE VANALSTINE

13507

CYNARA JOHN Grand Turk

CLASSIFIEDS 43

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

13496

January 26 - February 1, 2017

January 26 - February 1, 2017

THE HELP DESK

HERITAGE TOURS & HORSEBACK RIDING

FIELD TECHNICIAN

KITCHEN HELPER/ DISHWASHER Salary: $6.25 per hour

(649)241-7734 E&R/ S&G

Must have experience with horses. Salary based on experience. Interested person

MAY APPLY TO: HERITAGEHORSEBARIDING2015@GMAIL.COM

LABOURER

Salary: $6.25 per hour

(649)333-1199 13499

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

CARPENTER

Salary: $6.25 per hour

NATASHA CONSULTANCY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acting on behalf of our clients is seeking to fill the following positions:

• 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

NATIONAL COLONY REALITY

DOMESTIC WORKER

13477

LABOURER

(649)241-9747 CLUB ZODIAC

BARMAID

STEELMAN

DAWAYNE TAYLOR

(649) 247-9445

BARESTE ETIENNE RIGBY BLUE HILLS Is seeking a:

KENDALL THOMAS

(649)431-5773 SRF CONSTRUCTION

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649)3316258

LABOURER

(649) 244-6270

Salaries are negotiable and based on qualifications13497

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Cleaning, cooking and assisting where needed Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 331-1067 (649) 231-4162

13510

Has a vacancy for a:

RESORT MANAGER

POSITION AVAILABLE

2 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.

A RESORT MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO MANAGE A VILLA COMMUNITY. THIS INDIVIDUAL MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel as a front of house department head • A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing 20+ employees • Ability to represent the property in the market place and develop relationships with key accounts • In-depth knowledge of Sales & Marketing • Must be able to provide the home owners with regular reports and statements • Develop and implement staff training programs • Familiar with budgeting and forecasting • Exercise good cost control and procurement • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner.

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO:

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

• Conduct disciplinary actions against staff, including termination • Attend tourism trade fairs and exhibitions • Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have an excellent command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must also possess a valid passport with the capability of traveling to other countries • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary is based on qualifications and experience

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• 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.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER APPLICANTS PREFERRED. STUBBS DIAMOND PLAZA #66 SIBONNE RD. UNIT #3 EMAIL: KAY@ACLTCI.TC

HEMMINGWAYS RESTAURANT

STABLE HAND

PEOPLE’S TELECOMS COMPANY LTD.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER APPLICANTS PREFERRED. STUBBS DIAMOND PLAZA #66 SIBONNE RD. UNIT #3 EMAIL: KAY@ACLTCI.TC

Seeks to fill the following positions:

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

THIS AD IS FOR A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL. HOWEVER, THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS. POTENTIAL TURKS ISLAND CANDIDATES SHOULD ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOR BOARD. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO HUMAN RESOURCES, BEACH ENCLAVE, INTERNATIONAL DRIVE EMAIL: JASMINE@BEACHENCLAVE.COM 1 649 941-8887

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44 CLASSIFIEDS

CLASSIFIEDS 45 EXPRESS BROKERAGE ARITHA WILIAMS

PIRATE’S DEN Time Square, Downtown

FRAMING & ART

DOMESTIC HELP

HELPER

REQUIRED:

• Cleaning • Assisting manager • Must be honest, reliable and hard working

CONTACT: (649) 242-5919

13506

Salary: $160 per week 6 days a week.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Belongers only need apply Position available immediately

GRAND TURK Is seeking a:

MAINTENANCE WORKER Salary: $350 per week Must be willing to work 5 days a week

CONTACT: (649) 941-8185

LABOURER To work 6 days per week Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour.

Between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

CONTACT: (649) 331-2205

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Salary: $6.50 per hour

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

LINE COOK NEEDED SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Cook eggs and other breakfast items to order to customer’s specification.

Cook lunch and dinner items to order to customer’s specification to include, but not limited to: • Cooking meats to temperature such as hamburgers and steaks • Produce salads, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and other Tex - Mex items that appear on the menu at Somewhere Café and Lounge.

Assist with prepping foods for service by following recipe standards, strong knife skills and Proper sanitation to produce high quality food that accurately represents the Café.

Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food, prioritize steps, and contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the kitchen.

Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

Cook on the line, during service in a high pressure environment, executing food to order in an ala minute kitchen according to the ticket in a timely manner.

Be able to stand on ones feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 25 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

Belongers given preference Pay Commensurate with Experience

SUBMIT RESUME, CERTIFICATIONS AND CURRENT POLICE RECORD IN PERSON TO BE CONSIDERED TO: CFABARA@SOMEWHERECAFEANDLOUNGE.COM 13435

ATTORNEY

A local law firm is seeking a highly qualified Attorney-At-Law who has been called to the English Bar/and or a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales with ability to practice in the Turks and Caicos. Must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree and hold 15+ years of practical experience in litigation, commercial law, intellectual property law, corporate law, insolvency law, property and internet law with the ability to initiate, thoroughly advise on, prepare and plead litigious matters.

Previous extensive experience within the Caribbean required and the applicant has to be a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Salary commensurate with experience.

Compensation: $125K.

SEND RESUMES INTO INFO@KARAMMISSICK.COM BEFORE FEBRUARY 2, 2017. PLEASE, NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR OFFICE VISITS.

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

HEAD BREWER • Day to day running of brewing and bottling and canning operations • Winemaking and alcoholic malt beverages • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selection • Controlling quality of product and keeping the facility and equipment clean and operation.

• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting • Purchasing of raw materials SKILLS

• Strong communication skills • Sound technical knowledge of brewing, winemaking and distilling.

• Understanding of microbiologic and aseptic lab technique • Ability to maintain organize records of brew and quality control data • Efficient computer skills Salary $50,000.00 or commensurate with experience

WORK PERMIT RENEWAL, PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO DAVE@TURKSHEADBEER.COM • PROVO BEVERAGES INDUSTRIAL PARK, PROVIDENCIALES TCI

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107 OCEAN CLUB WEST PLAZA, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES • PALM GROVE, GRAND TURK TELEPHONE: 341-3434, 347-1482 OR 231-4101 EMAIL: FRAMINGARTPROVO@GMAIL.COM

Is seeking a:

Is seeking a:

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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January 26 - February 1, 2017

46 CLASSIFIEDS

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

RAMPART PROPERTY HOLDINGS LTD. Is hiring for new position of:

January 26 - February 1, 2017

SPENCE SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION SERVICES LTD

STEWARD JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of qualified person to fill the following position.

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Attending to guests as needed • Coordinating and supervising resort and guest activities or events • Directing staff operations • Maintaining inventory and written reports • Maintaining communication between staff, guests & management • Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare asset and liability entries • Invoicing, bill payments • Payroll, inventory of products • Other functions as assigned by the Chairman Qualifications: • Minimum of 7 years in the accounting work or related experience • Must process a Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent • Must have very good knowledge in accounting programs e.g. QuickBooks • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess a valid TCI driver’s license • Must be able to work with minimum supervision Salary starts @ $2,500/month

MARINE BIOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS: • Should have minimum of 3 years military/police experience or 4 years security officer experience • Should have security training certificate • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must have clear criminal record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an asset • Salary starts @ $6.50 per hour HOW TO APPLY: • Submit resume with application letter, employment and training certificates, copy of police record, colour copy of passport to Spence Security office.

We are looking for a Padi Certified Marine Biologist for our dive and water sports operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc in Marine Biology or equivalent degree • Previous experience in whale watching tours • Open Water Certified Diver - Padi Advanced and Rescue Certification • First Aid Certification • Fluency in English (spoken and written) - French and Spanish an asset • Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills • Ability to teach and conduct water sports activities a bonus • SAFE accounting a definite advantage • Previous experience working in hospitality environment • Must be available 6 days per week including weekends and all public holidays • Schedule ranges from 7 am - closing • Salary $300.00 per week

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND RESUME AND APPLICABLE CERTIFICATES ADDRESS TO: THE CHAIRMAN SPENCE SECURITY NOT LATER THAN 19 FEBRUARY 2017 TO: SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, CARIBBEAN PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES EMAIL:KANSHA.BAIN@SPENCESECURITY.COM

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

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Main duties will include providing enjoyable, informative and safe instruction during diving, snorkeling and other activities with Marine Biology focus.

Organizing and conducting occasional presentations will also be a part of the job, but much of the time will be spend with the water guiding resort guests.

Since we cover all the water based activities (fishing, water sports, excursions etc) a flexible approach to work is essential as guest relations, helping with excursions and boat handling, retails sales, equipment maintenance and general dive base housekeeping will also be part of daily routine. He or she will be a hard worker, highly motivated and flexible with impeccable customer service skills, plenty of initiative and the ability to successfully work in a team.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING WITH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AND REFERENCES TO INFO@BOHIORESORT.COM

SECURITY OFFICER

FAX: (649) 941-3027

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THE SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS $19200 PER ANNUM. SEND APPLICATIONS WITH COVER LETTER, RESUME AND LETTERS OF REFERENCE BY EMAIL TO INFO@AQUAMARINEBEACHHOUSES OR MAIL TO 8 TURTLE COVE DRIVE, PROVIDENCIALES, T.C.I. INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS CAN ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE TCI LABOUR DEPARTMENT.

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QUALIFICATIONS: • Must hold a Bachelors in Communication or similar • Must have certification and experience in Professional Writing (English) • Must be fluent in English, French & Spanish (written and oral) • Must have driver’s license and means of transportation • Strong leadership & interpersonal communication skills • Organized, self-motivated team player • 3-5 years experience in Service Industry/Hospitality

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

3 J’S ENTERPRISE

FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR/ ASSISTANT MANAGER

BAR MAID

Full time position available for a motivated, qualified person capable of working without direct supervision.

Must have some experience and able to speak English, Salary starts at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience.

Will have to work 6 days a week.

Deadline for applications is January 30, 2017.

WC SECURITY SERVICES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES:

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INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATIONS VIA FAX AT (649) 941-4034 C/O ALLIANCE REALTY LTD. ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

HERITAGE TOURS & HORSEBACK RIDING

Invites applicants (especially Turks and Caicos Islanders and work permit holders) to apply for the position of:

STABLE HAND

ALARM TECHNICIAN Duties Include: Alarm and CCTV installations; servicing & to maintain the systems at our customer locations.

Salary: $2,200 monthly

MAY APPLY TO: HERITAGEHORSEBARIDING2015@GMAIL.COM

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SEND OR BRING YOUR RESUME/CV TO: 123 LONG BAY HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI OR CONTACT: 333-6877 OR EMAIL TO: INFO@WCSSTCI.COM, DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FEBRUARY 3RD, 2017

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• Very good command of English, spoken and written, and French are a must have.

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in hotel management and accounting or equivalent, proven experience.

• 10 years of experience in hotel administration and management.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Solid training in all areas of accounting from A/P, A/R, Inventory Control, Budgeting, Costing, Audits, General Ledger, Collections.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems and report generating software.

• Accountable for all operational and financial management of hotel.

• Create and maintain strong relationships and positive communications with hotel guests.

• Supervise and train other hotel employees.

• Applicants will be tested for all necessary skills.

• Salary: $2,500 per month.

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS ONLY NEED APPLY AND ARE INVITED TO COPY THE TCI LABOUR BOARD, PROVIDENCIALES WITH APPLICATIONS. PLEASE SEND RESUME WITH REFERENCES ADDRESSED TO EMPLOYER, CARIBBEAN PARADISE INN, C/O TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF AT CHANCERY COURT, 1276 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, ATTN. ERICA KRYGSMAN VIA EMAIL ONLY TO ERICA@TMWLAW.TC.

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CERTIFIED JAGUAR /LAND ASSISTANT MANAGER ROVER TECHNICIAN Has a vacancy for a:

Position available for a motivated, qualified person capable of working without direct supervision.

Must be a certified level 2, 3 or 4 Jaguar & Land Rover Auto Technician with minimum 5 years of experience, with expertise to work on our other Brands

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES:

• Excellent command of English, spoken and written, and very good oral and written European language skills (ie. French, German, Italian, etc.).

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in marketing and the food/beverage industry or equivalent, proven experience.

• 10 years of experience in international wine and food market, purchasing aand marketing high-end, specialty food and wine.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Solid training in all areas of accounting from A/P, A/R, Inventory Control, Budgeting, Costing, Audits, General Ledger, Collections.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems and report generating software.

• Create and maintain strong relationships and positive communications with international suppliers and customers.

• Applicants will be tested for all necessary skills.

• Salary: $2,500 per month.

• Preference will be given to Turks & Caicos Islanders meeting the foregoing qualifications

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 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.

CONTACT MAC MOTORS LTD ON 649-339-3841

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Remuneration: Basic Wage (Retainer) $6.25 per hour plus commission.

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APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO COPY THE TCI LABOUR BOARD, PROVIDENCIALES WITH APPLICATIONS. PLEASE SEND RESUME WITH REFERENCES ADDRESSED TO EMPLOYER, TURQUOISE DISTRIBUTION LTD., C/O TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF AT CHANCERY COURT, 1276 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, ATTN. ERICA KRYGSMAN VIA EMAIL ONLY TO ERICA@TMWLAW.TC

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.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Executive Assistant Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Functions as the Strategic Business Leader of the resorts’ Front Office, Spa, Youth Program and Retail operations and serves as General Manager as needed. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives throughout the operation. The position operation meet the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of each department.

REQUIREMENTS: • 8-10 years of management experience in internationally branded luxury hotels/resort including at least 2 years at Executive Committee Level • In depth knowledge of front office, spa, youth program, and retail • Knowledge of all hotel operations to act as leader of any department when necessary • Knowledge of governmental regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA) • Strong organization skills • Ability to effectively manage labor productivity • Financial management skills e.g., ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning • Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems – Opera (Fidelio), Micros.

• Strategic planning skills • Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to customer profile and modify business strategies accordingly • Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others • Ability to network and build relationships to grow the business • Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate • Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing) • Must be willing and available to work all shifts and days Salary $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience

Upholsterer/Painter The Upholsterer is responsible for repairing wood and rebuilding upholstered furniture, using hand tools with a wide knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE: •Operate sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering materials •Repair seats, sofas, curtains, carpet and mattresses •Gather and assemble specified upholstery materials and accessories for upholstered furniture •Ensure that the upholstery workshop is tidy and clean •Keep inventory record of the stored upholstery items

•Maintain machines and equipments in good condition at all times •Maintain upholstery in all outlets, lobby, corridor and guestrooms •Organize and take inventory of all fabric materials and sewing accessories •Ensure that the fabric materials that used in making the upholstery is correct •Assume duties and task assigned by Superiors •Also, responsible for resorting and painting furniture pieces; and • Must have knowledge of paint products and blending techniques.

SKILLS: EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES The Candidate should ideally have a technical education in upholstery with at least 5 years previous experiences in a similar upholstering role. Experience as an upholsterer in housekeeping or in a hotel and a good command of English is considered an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will be a friendly, caring, dedicated individual with good cross cultural sensitivity and the capability to identify priorities with a willingness to put in an extra effort and time when required. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and enjoy working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies: Understanding the Job Taking Responsibility Recognizing Differences Customer Focus Adaptability Teamwork Starting salary $9.00 per hour

Special Projects Coordinator REQUIREMENTS: • Must have advance knowledge of PC computer software programs to include, Microsoft Windows and Office (Photo Escape, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Movie maker, Photo Paint, Outlook and Word).

• Ability to possess effective listening abilities, and demonstrate proven ability to multi-task and handle assignments in a fast passed working environment.

• Ability to possess excellent organizational, analytical and project management skills, demonstrate strong problem solving judgment skills and attention to detail while meeting targeted deadlines.

• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.

• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays and after hours based on scheduled special events.

• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

• Service oriented, with professional appearance and demeanor • Maintain professionalism in the handling of all sensitive and confidential information.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree Administration and/or related fields.

• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

DUTIES: • Execute all Special Events with the highest regard to guest service.

• Assist other departments with events and special projects as needed.

• Coordinates all work at the direction of the Vice President of Sales & Marketing to assist with implementing key special projects that move the institution forward.

• Acts as production coordinator on the photoshoot for resort collateral which is used in sales and marketing.

• Responsible for reviewing and finalizing island advertisement such as magazine and yellow pages.

• Responsible for ordering from the U.S vendor for Sales and Marketing events and other related departments.

• Acts as main coordinator and design itinerary and travel for press familiarization trip, travel agents familiarization trip such a F&B preparation, give-away, restaurant reservation, spa treatment, social activities and welcome amenities • Design/creates promotional flyer used as collateral for retail shop and spa sales, F&B special event promos and menu’s such as Glam, gourmet safari, TACC and etc.

• Creates a power point presentation for the sales and marketing and other projects • Supervise employees in a variety of work assignments for special event preparation • Prepare all the folders for the strata executives meetings and annual management meeting, ensuring all the meeting preparation is in place such as F&B preparation and set up.

• Executes special project such as resort signage project, uniform issuance, selling of old furniture from resort refurbishment, • Responsible for weekly timefax cover, information card and newsletter.

• Responsible for office and special project requisition • Responsible for controlling, logging, issuing and printing gift certificate for the resort • Responsible for all administrative work needed by the Vice President of sales and marketing such as monthly expense report, filing, organizing and scheduling.

• Assists in planning and coordinating the activities to the department pertaining to special project; monitors actual progress against goals and objectives; coordinates assigned departmental activities.

• Responsible for the annual preparation of TCHTA Star award booklets and creating the power point presentations.

Salary $22,000.00 - $25,000.00 not including service charge. Commensurate with qualification and experience.

Kitchen Steward DUTIES INCLUDE: • Clean & sanitize all areas of the kitchen • Operate dishwashing machine in a safe, accident free manner • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts

POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to shaquarse.been@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, January 20th, 2016.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Establish goals, measurements and results for the department along with the General Manager.

• Involvement in the preparation of the Maintenance Operating and Capital budgets.

• General operational and preventative maintenance of systems including: Boilers and heating systems; make up air and HVAC systems; Pool facilities; and General plumbing issues.

• Maintain hotel guest rooms and public areas by performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs.

• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems.

• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems, electrical systems and appliances.

• Maintain the hot tub by ensuring a safe chemical balance through frequent testing.

• Organize, implement and track all maintenance projects for guestrooms and public areas.

• Monitor and revise as needed, departmental health & safety tools including training programs, policies and practices.

• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times and that all colleagues are committed to working safely.

• Partner with Front Office Manager to ensure safe guest evacuation during emergencies (i.e. Fire Alarm).

• Motivate, train and lead maintenance personnel by personal example with a philosophy of work conduct, enthusiasm and personal development that leads to maximum performance and job satisfaction.

• Effective scheduling, vacation planning and department productivity to budget.

• Effective and timely interaction with all Hotel & Restaurant departments and positively impact guest experience by effectively and efficiently resolving maintenance concerns.

• Effective and timely interaction with HR regarding payroll (i.e. set up new hires, etc).

• Occasional maintenance to staff residence as required.

• A positive contributor to the leadership team of the hotel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Prior Maintenance Management and/or supervisory experience within a operation equal in size and facilities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proven ability to motivate and lead employees in a busy, high quality environment.

• Background in electrical and or plumbing are essential.

• Good English communication skills (both written & oral).

• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment. Ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.

• Good training, coaching and mentoring skills are essential.

• Proven experience with budgets and payroll process is essential.

• Completion of high school and technical training

required.

• Majority of work shift requires standing or walking 90% of the work day • Many tasks require sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and/or positioning to accomplish tasks • Able to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs. is common and up to 150 lbs with assistance • Reaching is required at all levels throughout the work period • Climbing of stairs is required and may require up to 50% of the time • Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred • Able to work efficiently under time constraints • ble to work independently and with others Starting salary $45,000- $55,000 per annum not including service charge.

International Procurement Manager REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years experience in international purchasing in a luxury hospitality environment; while negotiating domestic and international contracts, increasing total quality of the goods, and fully organizing proper container shipments.

• Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience.

• Must be Computer literate, Microsoft Office, MXP, etc.

• Must have advanced knowledge of Food & Beverage quality standards, health compliances and specifications.

• Must have product knowledge of food, beverage and hotel consumable/durable items.

• Knowledge of Marine Exchange Procurement is an advantage.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with additional other language is an advantage.

• Flexible, ability to work independently and under pressure.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Forecast procurement needs based on historical data and analysis.

• Maintain procurement management database.

• Upgrade regularly Marine Exchange Procurement software.

• Liaise with brokers and support customs clearances.

• Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices • Monitor inventory control and spending in order to make recommendations and identify areas for possible savings.

• Conduct physical inventories of the storerooms and prepare requisitions for all departments to bring items up to par stock levels.

• Supervising and training of Purchasing and Warehouse employees.

Starting salary $40,000 not including service charge.

Room Attendant

REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties include: • Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas.

• Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery • Restock linens and amenities on carts • Run needed items to guest floors • Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge

Stewarding Manager REQUIREMENTS: • Prior experience managing the stewarding department of a 5 star Luxury Resort.

• Must have an excellent working knowledge of the kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety.

• Must be able to organize and delegate large banquet functions.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Ensures the maintenance of a clean, sanitary kitchen by supervising steward personnel • Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking usage and making adjustments • Ensuring that kitchen floors and walk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during set-up and clean-up • Working with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders • Taking inventory of and ensure proper amounts china, dishes etc. are available • Ensuring the training of and proper use daily of all safety, hygiene and sanitation Starting salary $35,000 per annum not including service charge.

HVACT Technician The chosen candidate must be a licensed/certified refrigeration technician with knowledge of different types of refrigerant including R22, 134A and 404A. Must have experience maintaining and repairing low temperature refrigeration, walk-in freezers and coolers, ice machines and direct expansion air conditioning systems.

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective repair on all refrigeration equipment.

• Upgrading equipment as required.

• Maintaining inventory of parts needed for designated equipment to avoid down time.

Starting salary $7.00- $9.00 per hour plus service charge.

POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to shaquarse.been@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, January 20th, 2016.

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GREAT HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED [DOING BUSINESS AS SAILROCK RESORT] • Sailrock Resort serves as the focal point for the entire Sailrock Development offering luxurious overnight stays in Beachfront Villas and Ridgetop Suites on beautiful South Caicos island. The Great House serves as the social hub of the resort with its restaurant, bar, lounge, fresh market, fitness center and stunning infinity edge pool. Guests of Sailrock Resort will enjoy countless activities, opportunities for tranquility and island adventure.

• If you enjoy creating exceptional experiences and believe in making a difference, you may be just the person we are looking for to be part of our team.

• Current multiple opening positions on our Hotel Operations-

Airport Representative JOB SUMMARY-

• Primarily responsible to ensure that all arrival guests with flight details are paged and assisted with luggage and transportation.

• Assists hotel guests during pick and transfer.

• Receive VIP guests at the airport on behalf of the hotel and provide required assistance.

• Additionally act as the hotels ambassador at the airport and promote the hotel rooms, facilities and services according to the hotels operational standards.

• • • •

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous hotel-related experience desired.

Experience in operating Computers.

Excellent communications skills (Verbal & Written).

Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever- changing environment while remaining calm and collective.

• Must be flexible in terms of working hours.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications • Salary $16,500 yearly

Bartender

JOB SUMMARY-

• Responsible for preparing standard mixed drinks and pouring wine and beer, as well as preparing mixed drinks to match specific guest orders, adhering to specifications standard.

• Take food orders at bar and assists servers with food service as required, utilizing suggestive selling techniques.

• Prepare classic cocktails, mixed drinks, wines & spirits beverages.

• Ensures consistent beverage preparation, presentation and quality.

• Maintains knowledge of all menus.

• Ensure all working areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times • Maintain bar area and glassware throughout the shift, prepare for opening and closing.

• Maintain and control inventory of bar stock and supplies, maintains kegs, stocks shelves in the bar area.

• Manage the bar opening and closing duties.

• Use proper measuring equipment for all liquor and liqueurs to ensure proper distribution of alcohol.

• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.

• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality bar operations.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

• Knowledgeable and experience in beverage service.

• Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.

• You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.

• Salary $16,500 yearly

Chef De Partie JOB SUMMARY-

• Working in partnership with the Executive Chef & B; assist in organizing and facilitating the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

• Working closely with the Executive chef & B in consistent product execution.

• Assist in creating a progressive kitchen culture by engaging all members of the kitchen to be involved in the creative process of menu development.

• Facilitate teamwork and maintain accountability for the creation of outstanding cuisine.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity • Knowledgeable and experienced in food service • Knowledgeable and experience in beverage service • Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays • Excellent interpersonal skills • Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.

• You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.

• Salary $16,500 yearly

Chief Security JOB SUMMARY-

• Manages the security team operations, policies, systems and procedures that keep Guests, Team Members, and others safe while on and around the hotel property. Chief Security also manages all aspects of the department including but not limited to planning, budgeting, staffing and payroll in accordance with hotel policies & procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity is desirable.

• Computer literacy and knowledge of Closed Circuit Televisions system • Ability to conduct investigations, gather evidence, conduct interviews with relevant parties and produce the incident reports needed.

• Ability to established and maintain a good relation to the local law enforcement agency • Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

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• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Salary $30,000 - $36,000 yearly

Food and Beverage Server JOB SUMMARY-

• This is a very important role for us and we rely heavily on our serving staff. They manage the pulse of the dining room and ensure patrons have a memorable dining experience.

• Food and beverage serving skills- Advise on menu selections; Serve food and beverages; Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, or room billings; Describe menu items including daily specials for customers; Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff; Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant and/or bar operations.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

• Knowledgeable and experience in beverage service.

• Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Salary $16,500 yearly

Human Resources Manager JOB SUMMARY-

• Responsible for assisting the General Manager in full spectrum of HR and Training functions.

• Lead and guide the subordinates in HR related matters such as staff welfare, staff benefits, staff relations, etc.

• Liaise with necessary government agencies/ commission when needed and assisting the departments to ensure the HR Department is operating effectively and efficiently.

• Full engagement on the recruitment process of the Great House & Sailrock Development team includes handle work permits, payroll items, TCI NIB and NIHIB as required.

QUALIFICATIONS-

• Minimum 3 years of experience on a similar capacity.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Computer literacy, organized individual with financial management a must.

• Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

• Salary Range• $36,000 - $42,000 yearly

Security Supervisor

• Job Summary• Responsible for and lead the Security Team to achieve overall department’s objectives.

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.

• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE GENERAL MANAGER, TEDDY WIRYAWAN: DROP OFF: W104 VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES FAX: (312) 376-2056 • EMAIL: HUMANRESOURCES@SAILROCKRESORT.COM INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS MUST ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE TCI WORK PERMIT BOARD. Continued 

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GREAT HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED [DOING BUSINESS AS SAILROCK RESORT] procedures; restraining trespassers.

• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.

• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Create security awareness among staff and guests.

• Respond immediately to needs of guests and requests of departments or staff for security assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS-

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar capacity.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in hospitality industry is desirable.

• Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Salary Range• $20,000 - $24,000 yearly

Landscape Attendant JOB SUMMARY-

• Providing care for our landscape/gardens throughout the property (includes within villa and public areas), planting and maintenance of established perennial borders; property clean-ups as appropriate; planting and soil-amendments in newly designed borders; other aspects of garden care.

• Quality control will be an important facet of this position.

• • • •

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous similar experience preferred.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must be flexible in hours and days worked.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending and kneeling to reach all areas.

• A general knowledge of perennial care, shrub and small tree pruning, lawn care and other areas of landscaping are preferred, but we will train the right person.

• Salary $16,500 yearly

Security Officer JOB SUMMARY-

• Security Officer is responsible to provide the Resort’s guests and their guests, as well as the employees, an atmosphere of confidence and trust. The Resort has a legal duty to provide reasonable care for the protection on its guests and their possessions while also maintaining the safety and security of the hotel and its property. Patrol all areas of the property.

Monitor Closed Circuit Televisions, perimeter alarm system, duress alarms, and fire life safety system.

Conduct daily physical hazard inspections. Respond to accidents, contact EMS or administer first aid/ CPR as required. Assist guests/employees during emergency situations. Notify appropriate individuals in the event of accidents, attacks, or other incidents.

Defuse guest/employee disturbances. Complete incident reports to document all Security/Loss Prevention related incidents. Handle all interruptions

and complaints. Resolve safety hazard situations.

Escort any unwelcome persons from the property without interrupting the orderly flow of property operation. Report to scenes of vehicle accidents/ thefts. Complete a Loss Prevention shift summary/ daily activity report. Conduct investigations and gather evidence. Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to Chief Security; complete safety training and certifications; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity is desirable.

• Ability to frequently operate a motor vehicle • Computer literacy and basic knowledge of Closed Circuit Televisions system • Ability to conduct investigations and gather evidence • Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Salary• $16,500 yearly

Spa Therapist JOB SUMMARY-

• To provide competent and satisfactory massages.

• To provide competent and satisfactory manicure, pedicure and facial treatments.

• To be responsible for all the laundry duties in the spa.

• To be responsible for the cleanliness of the changing rooms and general.

• To follow correct opening and closing procedures.

• To work together as part of a team with colleagues.

• To be aware of all services and product availability in the spa.

• To comply with all hotel policies and procedures.

• To comply with statutory requirements regarding the work place such as employment law, health and safety, hygiene, fire prevention etc.

QUALIFICATIONS-

• 3 years of experience in an Asian themed spa.

• Internationally qualified in massage, manicure and pedicure and facial treatments.

• Salary $16,500 yearly

Steward

JOB SUMMARY-

• Main responsibility is to maintain the cleanliness of the china, glass & silver, a safe & hygienic work environment, garbage removal & maintain/monitor of the operations needs/inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

• • • • • •

Knowledgeable and experience in beverage service.

Constant standing and walking throughout shift.

Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.

Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.

Fluent written and spoken English.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.

• You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.

• Salary• $16,500 yearly

Steward Supervisor JOB SUMMARY-

• Under the supervision of our Executive Chef & Beverages, the Stewarding Supervisor will ensure a superior standard for all flatware, tableware and kitchen equipment in support of our restaurant, bar, and special event. Lead and Supervise the Stewarding Team in all aspects of the department and ensure hotel standards and HACCP systems, food safety are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS-

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity.

• Knowledge of HACCP systems, food safety is a must Constant standing and walking throughout shift.

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.

• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.

• You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.

• Salary $16,500 - $17,000 yearly

Vector Control JOB SUMMARY-

• Job SummaryVector Control attendant is responsible to conduct mosquito surveillance, testing and treatments to mitigate the spreads of mosquito affecting the overall stay of The Great House Resort guests. Ensure that daily fogging is completed as scheduled. He/she will also presume a role of pest control within the property, includes ensuring the minimum impact of sand flies and/or other insects in to the same nature to the overall Resort experience.

QUALIFICATIONS-

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity is desirable.

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and biology of vectors; • Minimum education equivalent to or graduation from high school; college courses in biology or related field preferred but not required; • Ability to speak and write effectively in English; • Ability to frequently operate a motor vehicle; • Ability to periodically assist in the lifting of objects weighing in excess of 60 pounds; • Ability to periodically perform repetitive motion activities associated with computer and electronic device usage • Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

• Salary $16,500 yearly

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE GENERAL MANAGER, TEDDY WIRYAWAN: DROP OFF: W104 VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES FAX: (312) 376-2056 • EMAIL: HUMANRESOURCES@SAILROCKRESORT.COM INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS MUST ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE TCI WORK PERMIT BOARD.

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GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS

DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Is looking for a:

PARALEGAL

Is seeking a qualified candidate for:

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND SALES

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting attorneys in legal research in a variety of work including judicial review, commercial litigation, corporate real estate and trust.

• Assisting in the drafting of pleadings, statements and other documents for Court cases.

• Obtaining, compiling and analyzing records for discovery including incoming discovery documents.

• Pre-trial preparation and other trial management assistance.

This role’s key responsibilities include driving sales and marketing efforts to generate revenue, create project growth, and foster meaningful relationships with the local brokerage community, prominent local figures, and existing clients as follows:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should hold a law degree or post-graduate legal qualification from a leading University, including qualifications in commercial and company law.

• Candidates should have or be willing to learn computer proficiency with office software including MS Office.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee sales office operations – it is anticipated that the sales office will be open 6 days a week; recruit and hire a sales office administrator/sales assistant who can provide administrative and sales support (this resource must be capable of manning the sales office at times when Director of Marketing and Sales is conducting on-island tours); provide direction to sales office administrator relating to required support functions to the sales organization; and offer training for required sales assistance tasks

JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience as a Paralegal.

• Experience of the operation, practices and procedures of a law office engaged in civil and commercial litigation, corporate, real estate and financial services work.

• Experience of court and tribunal filing procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including completing multiple tasks to deadlines.

• Must be proactive and able to work both independently and with a professional team.

MARKETING RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with Marketing Manager to ensure that marketing strategies and programs are effectively positioning Sailrock; assist with the cultivation of content to be used on social media platforms daily; provide details relating to competitive projects and properties, both locally and internationally; offer feedback relating to prospect tastes and trends; and assist with the development of price modeling for current and future offerings

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Griffiths & Partners offer competitive remuneration for this role. We will also offer training, mentoring and support to help professional development, and a friendly and collegiate work environment. Salary range between $40,000 - $65,000 per annum depending on experience.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, 10 FEBRUARY, 2017

SALES RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify sales opportunities and assess available options for those opportunities; qualify new prospects and coordinate South Caicos visits accordingly to tour target properties with prospects; employ sound strategies to gain prospect commitment and close business opportunities; liaise with our local attorney’s and guide buyers through required contractual steps of the real estate transaction, including contract review, progress payments, construction status and closing updates, and responding to buyer comments, questions and concerns; serve as Sailrock’s primary point of contact for all aspects of buyer communications; being present at the sales office during times consistent with the hours of other real estate brokerage offices; and promote Sailrock to the Turks & Caicos brokerage community via networking, office presentation, special events and site visits

APPLY WITH CURRICULUM VITAE TO: GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS P.O. BOX 143, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@GRIFFITHSANDPARTNERS.COM FAX: 649-941-8251, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS SHOULD COPY APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT

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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Create marketing relationships with out-of-market groups or agencies to promote and sell Sailrock to overseas investors; weekly sales updates reporting new prospects, prospect development and sales projections; utilize CRM for prospecting and sales pipeline management; maintain relationships with local lending institutions to offer viable purchase financing options; and develop and promote referral program.

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE

In addition, the applicant will be responsible to prepare and give extensive guided tours of South Caicos and Sailrock to agents, industry professionals, potential purchasers, investors and key stakeholders.

Applicant must be willing to work long hours including weekends and holidays and travel frequently on short notice and spend significant time on South Caicos. Applicant will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in marketing and sales working directly for development companies, preferably with experience in Caribbean and out island developments, and have extensive experience in developing sales and marketing strategies for all types of development including land, villa, master planned and both condominium and hotel condominium product. Applicant will also have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a licensed real estate broker. In addition to the above qualifications, applicants must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be highly organized. Candidates must be able to work well independently and in a team environment, exhibit a positive attitude and an outgoing professional manner.

TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 10408/10 EAST SUBURBS GRAND TURK Whereas, of Grand Turks and Caicos Islands, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the name of ALEXANDER LLEWLYN ADAMS was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, BRANDIE ANDERSON, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land Certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a Local Newpaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 30th day of November 2016

Salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 base + commission plan yearly

INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS MUST ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE TCI WORK PERMIT BOARD.

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PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO SCOTT HOSKINS C/O MATTHEW BYWATER, DROP OFF: W104 VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES FAX: (312) 376-2056 EMAIL: SHOSKINS@CMKREALTY.COM

Signed ...........................................................................................

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

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British sprinters flown back to UK after bike crash

Usain Bolt would have to give back his 4X100M relay gold medal he won in Beijing in 2008.

Bolt loses Olympic gold over teammate’s failed dope test USAIN Bolt’s golden Olympic record was diminished Wednesday after Jamaican compatriot Nesta Carter tested positive for a banned substance.

Carter’s positive test means Bolt must return one of his nine Olympic gold medals.

The 30-year-old Bolt cemented his status as an all-time great by completing an unprecedented ‘triple triple’ in Rio 2016, becoming the only man to win all three sprint events at three Olympic Games.

But the gold the Jamaican won in the 4x100m relay in Beijing 2008 will no longer count after governing body the International Olympic Committee (IOC) disqualified the

Caribbean island’s sprint team Wednesday.

Re-analysis of Carter’s samples from Beijing resulted in a positive test for the prohibited substance methylexaneamine.

All four members of the team Bolt, Asafa Powell, Michael Frater and Carter, a bronze medallist at the 2013 World Championships - lose their titles.

Last summer Bolt, the 100m and 200m world record holder, said returning one of his golds would be “heartbreaking” but added that he “would not have a problem” doing so.

Bolt’s agent Ricky Simms was not immediately available for comment.

(CNN)

JAMES Ellington and Nigel Levine have been flown to a London hospital, one week after suffering career-threatening injuries in a bike crash in Spain.

The British sprinters both sustained a suspected broken pelvis, with Ellington also suffering a facial fracture and a broken leg in two places.

Ellington confirmed he will have an operation later on Tuesday.

He tweeted he had “been through some dark days” but said the procedure would be the start of his “road to recovery”.

Both athletes were hit by a car on 17 January and will miss the 2017 season, which includes the World Championships in London in August.

A British Athletics statement read: “James Ellington and Nigel Levine have safely returned to the UK via air ambulance, following a road accident in Tenerife last week.

“Both athletes have been admitted to hospitals in London where they are receiving specialist medical treatment for their injuries, under the supervision of the British Athletics’ medical team.

“Both James and Nigel have been overwhelmed by the support they

James Ellington posted a picture from hospital to his Instagram account last week and said he will be looking to bounce back from the accident.

have received since the accident last week.”

The pair had been in Tenerife as part of a British Athletics group taking part in a warm-weather training camp when the accident happened.

Any pelvic injuries to sprinters are career-threatening and both athletes will need significant rehabilitation.

Ellington, 31, is a 100m and

200m specialist and a two-time Olympian who was part of the gold medal-winning 4x100m relay teams at the 2014 and 2016 European Championships.

Levine, 27, is a 400m runner who was born in Trinidad and raised in Northamptonshire.

He won a European outdoor relay gold in 2014 and an indoor relay gold in 2013. (BBC)

Russell Westbrook might also have his eyes set on Wilt Chamberlain this season. The Hall of Famer tallied 78 triple-doubles in his career, 19 more than what Westbrook has at the moment.

Westbrook ties Bird on all-time tripledoubles list in 256 fewer games RUSSELL Westbrook didn’t just sink the Utah Jazz with a game-winning jumper on Monday, he also made history yet again. The Oklahoma City Thunder star’s 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists gave him 22 tripledoubles on the season and 59 for his career. He is now tied for fifth all-time when it comes to triple-doubles in a season and overall, sharing the latter spot with Boston Celtics legend Larry

Bird.

Consider this for a moment. Bird, one of the best all-around players in NBA history, had 59 triple-doubles in 897 games over 13 seasons.

Westbrook is in his ninth season and has 59 triple-doubles in 632 career games. Bird recorded his final tripledouble on March 15, 1992. His final appearance in the NBA came nine games later.

Jockey Mike Smith aboard Arrogate after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Arrogate named best racehorse in the world Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Arrogate has been named Longines World’s Best Racehorse at an awards ceremony in London.

Bob Baffert’s four-year-old secured the title after earning a rating of 134 for his half-length victory

over California Chrome at Santa Anita in November.

California Chrome, trained by Art Sherman, is the world’s second highest-rated horse in flat racing on 133.

The pair will meet again in the

$12m (£9.6m) Pegasus World Cup on Saturday.

It is the second year in a row an American runner has been named the world’s best after American Pharoah, also trained by Baffert, was rated at 134 and topped the 2015 rankings.

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Conchorers and Bruins remain dominant in Provo Hockey League THE GRACE Bay Resorts Conchorers and the Coco Bistro Bruins are front runners in the Novice and Bantam divisions respectively in the Provo Hockey League.

In their latest games, at the Graceway Sports Complex last Saturday, both teams recorded commanding victories.

The Conchorers won their seventh game in nine attempts with a 4-0 triumph over the winless Grace Bay Car Rental Islanders. Jemima Osmond led the attack with three goals, while Christian Scott added the other.

The Islanders also failed to score against the Scotiabank Sailfish. That game ended 3-0 with Jake Haggie scoring in the first period and Rodley Yliodas adding a pair two minutes into the second half.

The Conchorers are on 15 points, while the Sailfish are four points behind and the Islanders are on two (two draws).

In the Bantam Division, the Bruins recorded a 4-0 win against the Digicel Comets with Clayton Thomas netting three and Max Scholar the other. Current second

place side on the points table, the Projetech Penguins, then got past the Turkberry Hurricanes 8-3.

The Hurricanes were up 2-0 five minutes into the game after Maddox Zaidan Jones had scored two of his three goals. After that, the Penguins took control.

Takeem Williams fired in five goals, while Jaden Robinson added three.

The Bruins have a total of 12 points from seven games (six wins and a loss); while the Penguins have nine points (four wins in seven games). The Hurricanes are on four points and the Comets on three.

The Midget Division is more competitive, with the Villa del Mar Flyers enjoying a slim lead over the Saunders Greyhounds and the Gansevoort Gators.

In their clash against the Greyhounds, they recorded an 11-5 win. The Flyers opened with five unanswered goals.

Carson Greatrex netted the opening three before Tristan Grandsire and Darius Coakley added one each.

The Greyhounds fought back

to come within two by the end of the opening period with Zachary Scholar netting twice off of Dylan Ayer’s assists before the process was reversed and Scholar assisted Ayer.

A dominant second half kept the Greyhounds at bay and handed the Flyers (10 points) a one point lead in the division.

Greatrex added another goal to his tally (four goals) and two assists, while Grandsire finished with three goals and four assists and Coakley two goals.

Scholar led the Greyhounds with three goals and an assist, while Ayer finished with three assists and a goal.

Prior to their defeat the Greyhounds drew with the Gators 6-6. The Greyhounds dominated the opening period with a 3-1 lead, before the Gators went on a run in the second half.

Bradley Ayer, who scored the last two goals, led the Gators with four strikes, while Sebastian Turbyfield added the others. There were two each for the Greyhounds’ Dylan Ayer, Harry Schofield and Michael Saunders.

January 26 - February 1, 2017

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES PROVO PREMIER LEAGUE:

Defending champs record second draw WITH a shorter league this year defending champions of the Gilley’s Enterprises Provo Premier League, the AFC Academy, will have to dig deep to retain their title after drawing their opening games.

On the opening night two Saturdays ago the Academy side drew 3-3 with Cheshire Hall, while on Tuesday evening they had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Full Physic.

In their most recent game the Academy team took a 2-0 lead in the first half and looked in control, before national footballer Fred Dorvil scored twice in the second period.

Dorvil, who netted three goals in a losing cause against Small World United in their opener, scored off a keeper’s save and via a penalty kick in the latest clash.

On Saturday evening Cheshire Hall went slightly ahead in the points table after whipping Teachers 5-2, Beaches who were defeated in the opening game

Fred Dorvil scored twice against the AFC Academy for a two-game tally of five goals.

by the Sharks also bounced back with a 3-2 win over Small World United.

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All teams confirmed for Carlisle Supplies Tag Rugby League DEFENDING champions of the Tag Rugby League, the BCB Wahoos will be joined by the other teams from last season for the Carlisle Supplies Spring Tag Rugby League, which officially get underway next Thursday evening at the Meridian Field.

The teams were expected to register on Thursday night (January 26), during which time a few friendly matches will be played.

The eight teams (Wahoos, Jolly Ranchers, Meridian Marauders, Tipsy Turtles, Red Mist, Pampered Paw Reef Rovers, Nuff Said and Unicorns of Doom), will play seven league games before they compete in their respective finals.

Games will be played over a period of two months.

Delano Williams is ready to dominate this season The Carlisle Supplies Spring Tag Rugby League is expected to run over a period of eight weeks.

FILIPINO BASKETBALL LEAGUE:

Freedom Fighters win title after Danesh quit DANESH Quality Food Centre basketball team have been suspended for a year after unceremoniously exiting the Filipino Basketball League which had gone to finals between them and Freedom Fighters.

Jenvere Sayao, organiser of the league, said that he received a letter from the club about their none participation in the finals, which he said was due to internal conflict.

Owning to the decision by Danesh, Freedom Fighters were gifted the title.

The move by Danesh did not sit well with the organisers and Sayao said that a decision was made to restrict the team from playing next season.

“All players will not be eligible to play even if they transfer [next season],” Sayao explained.

A CONFIDENT Delano Williams will open his track season on Saturday at the Queens Grace Jackson meet in Kingston, Jamaica.

The 23-year-old, who became TCI’s first Olympian last year, will run the 400M. “I am excited and pretty happy,” he told the Weekly News this week.

“My preparations have been going well for the upcoming

season and my coach Neil Harrison is happy about where I am in the programme. We are planning to execute our plans this year to be successful in all the races I am taking part in.”

Williams, who looked set for an Olympic medal last year in Rio before his British team was disqualified, said he will try to get an individual spot at the World Championships set for London later this year.

Danesh basketball club and its players (even if they transfer) will face a one year suspension from the league.

Ironically Danesh were the only unbeaten team in the league, given that they defeated Freedom Fighter just before the end of the regular season.

The third place game will be played this Sunday at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court between Hartling Group and La Dolce Vita (LDV).

Reyes leads 4X800M team to first place finish NATIONAL athlete Ken Reyes helped his team to a first place finish last Saturday in the Central Hurdles and Relays meet at the GC Foster College ground in the 4X800M race.

The national 800M record holder, who has had a few solid performances so far this season, split 1.56s in the opening leg, three seconds short of his personal best.

Along with the relay, the Jamaica College student ran the 400M. He finished the event in 50.5s.

Williams to open season with 400M race this Saturday

Helcy-Ann Brianna Sauver (middle) carried her team to a second place finish in the meet.

Sauver anchors school to second place in 4X100M

Ken Reyes (ahead) has looked good this season.

AFTER a string of outstanding individual races national athlete Helcy-Ann Brianna Sauver has taken her good form to the relays.

Last Saturday she anchored her Holmwood Technical High School team to second place in the 4X100M relay at the Central Hurdles and

Relays meet at the GC Foster College in Jamaica.

The upper six form student, who turned 20 on Monday, helped the team to 45.66s at the meet.

In her individual events Sauver has recorded three personal best times in as many meets.

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January 26 - February 1, 2017