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LAW YEAR OPENS WITH USUAL POMP AND CEREMONY

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Gov’t to clamp down on tax evaders in the hospitality sector

BY OLIVIA ROSE LONG running tax evaders in the vacation villa rental sector will now be compelled to pay taxes following an amendment to the Tourism Accommodation Ordinance.

This comes as the Government continues to actively engage operators of the sector to collect revenue in a bid to regularise and level the playing field for all accommodation providers in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The clamp down on tax evading operators in the hospitality sector stemmed from a myriad of complaints from the owners of the Regent Grand and other hotels about the tax evasion practice of some villas, condos and private homes in the TCI. Coupled with this, the Chamber of Commerce and the Hotel and Tourism Association also met with Government and called for greater oversight and regulatory practices to be implemented.

Updating media on his ministry’s efforts to regulate the sector, Tourism Minister Ralph Higgs at a recent press conference said: “Consistent with our manifesto we’ve made tremendous strides on making amendments to our Tourism Accommodation Ordinance which

will see almost a revolutionary approach in the way we do business.

“We’ve made these amendments to accommodate the advent of the new age of doing business, Airbnb and other online booking agencies.”

“This new amendment will allow the Tourist Board to go out and monitor and regulate all of the properties serving guests across the length and breadth of our country and would enable us through the Ministry of Finance to enter into a formal arrangement to collect and remit government taxes.

“This would level the playing field, and some of our more traditional accommodation providers would feel very pleased that now the playing field is levelled and everyone who provides business or accommodation in our country is collecting and paying government taxes.”

Last April, Minister Higgs revealed the Government’s plan to sign a memorandum of understanding with Airbnb to secure entry opportunities for local businesses which may seek to enter into this segment of the hospitality sector.

Cabinet also granted approval for the Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade to begin discussions with Airbnb on a memorandum of understanding to stop tax evasion.

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“My ministry has advanced the Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) and Airbnb policy. “Significant progress has been made in this area through a number of productive fact finding meetings with key stakeholders including Airbnb as an organisation and through the findings of a consultation carried out in the TCI by a VROB specialist from Europe, who has helped with the implementation of VRBO policies in a number of Caribbean jurisdictions.

“As you are probably aware, there is an urgent need to regulate VRBO, Airbnb, Flip Cay and similar organisations conducting business across our Islands.”

Minister Higgs emphasised that the policy and regulation are also designed to protect government revenue and establish enforceable quality assurance standards across all spectrums of available accommodation.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson further revealed the Government had already sent legislation aimed at regulating the businesses to the Attorney General’s Chambers for implementation over the next four years.

“We want to do that from two standpoints and that is to make sure that we are not losing revenue and to make sure that the industry

is regulated, but also in the issue of national security.

“We want to know who is renting where and given the recent unsettling environment as it relates to crime, we want to know where people are in this country.

“It is important to know where tourists are in these stand-alone villas and heavily bushed not well lit areas.

“We want to be able to protect our product and protect tourists who continue to rent under the RBOs. “I don’t want to give the impression that all of them are illegal or unregulated but it is an industry that has to be managed and managed better.”

Unmarked beach access public footpath

Beach access review to be conducted

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE GOVERNMENT will soon be conducting an assessment of beaches across the Turks and Caicos Islands to distinguish public access.

This was revealed by Tourism Minister Ralph Higgs just over a week before a heated row which erupted on New Year’s Day on Taylor Bay beach over public beach access.

A video of the incident which went viral on social media sparked nationwide condemnation of private

beach claims and a lack of proper demarcation.

Speaking at the Government’s year end press conference held on December 20, at the Hilly Ewing building in Providenciales, Minister Higgs pointed out that the critical assessment is ongoing.

He said: “We will be momentarily releasing a report of that assessment which will identify clearly our beach accesses across the length and breadth of our country.

“Will identify those which are suitable for any sort of development

and we will earmark some that will not be subjected to any commercial development.”

He stressed that since the Government assumed office, his ministry placed a moratorium on further development and removal of beach accesses and ordered a full review of beach accesses.

Following years of high land sale, obstructed beach accesses and unregistered easement, this review is designed to ensure that there are sufficient quantities of beach accesses for unimpeded public use.

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– Residents joined Taylor Bay beach protest

BY DELANA ISLES BUNDLED up in warm clothing and sheltered under a big tent on Taylor Beach several residents danced to Jack Nasty’s impromptu hit single ‘The Beach Belong to We’ as they protested the illegal erection of a gate that cut access to a public beach.

The protest action which was organised by former premier Michael Misick was sparked by an altercation between a Chalk Sound homeowner and a local man who had taken his family to Taylor Bay beach for a New Year’s family fun day.

Wellington Williams, a young entrepreneur, was accosted by the homeowner and asked to leave the beach in an encounter he subsequently described as racial profiling.

Since posting the video he shot of the incident to social media many residents and officials have spoken out against the action to cut off access to the public beach, with Misick taking the decision to protest in the form of a beach party on the same beach.

Beach goers were also given the opportunity to sign a petition appealing to the Government to address the issue of beach accesses being demarcated across the entire territory.

The Weekly News caught up with the former premier on Saturday and he shared his thoughts on the issue.

“Today we are having a beach fun day protesting the actions of a gentleman who last week Monday on New Year’s Day basically tried to chase Turks Islanders off the beach, this same beach.

“And so we decided to come here and have a fun day and to illustrate that no beach in this country is private and we are not going to allow not even an inch of our beaches to become private or persons to believe that the beach is private.”

Michael Misick and local performer Tess Charles at Saturday’s beach jam

The illegally erected gate at the entrance to Taylor Bay

The home of the man who tried to throw locals off of a public beach

Residents sign the petition

Misick said he believes the actions were racially driven as there were tourists on the beach at the time of the incident who were not asked to leave.

“Racism in none of its forms will be tolerated in these Islands and when people come and live amongst us they have to respect our laws and respect our people.”

He continued that the illegal erection of the gate that prevents people from accessing the beach is something that should be rectified immediately and called on the Government to have it removed.

Over the weekend, the former premier had also posted what appeared to be an application to the Department of Planning seeking

permission to erect a fence and gate on the property.

From the image posted by Misick, that permission was denied, and attempts to find out if there has been an appeal of that decision have so far been unsuccessful.

He explained that the gate was built illegally, after which the homeowner sought to regularise his illegal action

by applying for planning permission and that permission was denied.

Despite this denial, the illegal gate remained and was locked when beachgoers arrived on Saturday to stage their protest.

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Former TCI jurist is Trinidad’s new president, Paula Mae Weekes

TCI appellate court judge is Trinidad’s new president RECENTLY appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal of the Turks and Caicos Islands Paula Mae Weekes will soon become Trinidad and Tobago’s first female president.

In February, 2017, the Justice Paula-Mae Weekes was sworn in

by Governor John Freeman for a term of three years.

But recently Justice Weekes was nominated by her government for the position of President to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

This was announced by Trinidad minister Stuart Young at a press conference in Port of Spain last Friday.

Following the announcement, opposition leader Kamla PersadBissessar met with the prime minister Keith Rowley and other government members on Friday to discuss the nomination. It was not contested.

When the Trinidad and Tobago government approached Weekes on the matter, she agreed to be nominated as a candidate for presidency.

Weekes will replace president Anthony Carmona who completes his term in office on March 18.

This will make her the first woman to lead the twin sovereign island in the southernmost part of the Caribbean.

On Wednesday, at the opening of the TCI law year, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale congratulated Weekes on her new

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“I was very pleased to announce that Paula Mae Weekes was joining our Court of Appeal last year as the first female court of appeal judge.

“I regret to announce that Madame Justice Weekes has been appointed as the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, easy come easy go.

“I am devastated by the loss.

It just goes to show how right I was to recommend her for consideration on the Court of Appeal; she is an exceptional jurist and a woman of exceptional character.

“We are honoured to have had her in our court even for so brief a time and we wish her every success,” the Chief Justice said.

Madame Justice Weekes is a former Justice of Appeal of the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago where she served for 11 years until her retirement in 2016.

She was appointed a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago (Criminal Jurisdiction) in 1996 where she presided for nine years before being elevated to the Court of Appeal.

Prior to her appointment to the bench, Justice Weekes served with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for 11 years and in private practice from 1993.

(Delana Isles)

TAYLOR BAY BEACH ACCESS PUBLIC access to the beach has once again become a hot button issue in the TCI. Scores of angry TC Islanders and politicians descended on Taylor Bay over the weekend to protest the erection of a

End of story

Yes, it conjures up visions of some belligerent flinty eyed rancher manning his barbed wire fence and threatening to shoot trespassers.

It also doesn’t help when the Government insists beachfront properties have boundary limits to the edge of vegetation causing problems with erosion and accretion which can affect land values.

There needs to be a differentiation between actual ownership and right of enjoyment.

It’s simple. The owner of beachfront boundary has a beach boundary midway between the high and low tides; which is of course variable.

But the public have a right to use that beach based on the concept of ‘time immemorial’ used by the public since anyone can remember.

End of story.

Government responsibility

Was it, or was it not private property that they had to cross to get to the beach?

If they crossed private property, the beachgoers are in the wrong.

The Government is ultimately responsible for providing clear beach accesses to the people.

Did the PNP ‘give away’ the access to Ashcroft? Will the PDM government make it right? Maybe not!

Money and power

The law is the law, for some I guess

gate barring public access.

Just days before, a video was released of an expat resident ordering a local couple to leave the beach.

What are your thoughts?

(especially if there is enough money and power to influence that law).

Passing the buck

Beach access issues have not only angered our people but also the politicians.

Royal throws the whole PNP mess at the feet of the brand new Government. It is his mess which he enjoyed while in power.

The resorts had agreed to citizens’ beach access when they came in under the PDM. Under the PNP the deals were revisited and the people lost.

Remember Mike and his brothers are accused of laundering $1.3 million gleaned from our largest resort and put through Misick law and realty firms.

That cost the resort owner multi millions in fines.

Signage and walkway

Some of my rights sold out by the PNP now have them in court. We do not know what other rights we have lost.

Beach access is one. Only time will reveal the rest.

The PNP is responsible for this confusion. Someone obviously told these expats that the beaches were theirs.

Our people take these expats at face value. They think that they ‘love us and take our interest at heart’.

They embrace them at the time of sale because they want our beautiful beach properties.

The politicians get kickbacks. Now kickbacks come to bite them in the Rass.

I think these people are racists.

This might have been subtle but with a racist USA president, all the colours of the white racist Americans are brightly shining.

Signage needs to be put in place at once and proper walkway installed to give the people their path to the beach.

All non-approved gates need to be removed at once.

Public must act

It seems like some expat residents are really getting out of hand and under a PDM Government, the party of Jags McCartney, the party that was known for protecting the rights of TC Islanders.

What a shame! The current woman leader is not up to the job. And because the Government would not protect them the people must now take matters in their own hands.

Beaches must remain public in the TCI. And the Government must ensure that there is public access to those beaches.

Not only Taylor Bay is breaking the law; there are accesses that have been secretly closed in the Bight and in Leeward Estate.

The Government, or the people must act now.

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TCI looking to tap into Germany’s tourist market

BY OLIVIA ROSE

THE GOVERNMENT is now looking to access one of the world’s largest outbound travel markets, Germany, in an effort to diversify tourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Tourism Minister Ralph Higgs recently revealed the ambitious plans for his ministry at the Government’s end of year press conference.

Most Germans have a high annual leave allowance of up to 30 days - Germans spend more than €82 billion each year on travel.

The TCI can take advantage of this viable tourist market in a more calculated manner, said Minister Higgs.

“This year we were able to make tremendous strides in extending our niches markets and our new source markets for tourism.

“In an effort to extend our source markets we made tremendous outreach and progress in the German market.

“Recently I met with German

government officials to promote tourism in that market. This is also part of a strategic strategy that will serve us well in the post Brexit period.”

He went on to say that the German economy is the largest in Europe and Germans are the largest outbound travellers from all of Europe.

“It is my Government’s belief that in the post Brexit period we should have good solid relationships with mainland Europe.”

Turning his attention to other strategic measures implemented by the Government to further boost the territory’s tourism, Higgs said that a number of top wedding producers were hosted in the TCI in the latter part of 2017.

This helped to promote the wedding and honeymoon market and to position Turks and Caicos as the premier wedding and honeymoon destination, he said.

Last April, Higgs spoke favourably of the wedding and honeymoon initiative, which he said is in keeping with the Government’s

A beach protestor

Tourists at the airport in Dusseldorf, Germany

‘Change’ document.

“We talked about diversifying sites and attractions and our offerings, and to this end I am pleased to say we will be hosting in the fall a

summit for some of the top wedding wholesalers in North America.

“It is our intention to establish Turks and Caicos as the principle wedding and honeymoon destination

in the region.”

He underscored that destination weddings offer many benefits for couples who want to celebrate their special day on a tight budget.

The access to Taylor Bay beach that was blocked off

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they were able to access the beach.

However, he stated that this is not good enough: “We want no barrier or control mechanisms that stop people from accessing public beaches.

“I think this is an era of citizen action - we have a situation in this country where we have a weak Government and an unworkable constitution so citizens are going

to have to begin taking matters into their own hands - in a peaceful manner.

“Whether its beach access, gratuity, changes to the constitution or any other issue that arises, we have to begin to take action in our own hands to begin to ensure that these things happen.”

He said the petition basically says that all of the beach is public and calls on the Government to make

sure that there is access to all of the beaches on the island, not only Taylor Bay. “Not only public access but we want also areas to park and other facilities like bathroom, because as the island is growing and people are building homes on the beaches it is becoming an issue because people think the beach is private.”

Misick noted that what is being allowed to happen in relation to the

beach access issue could potentially be bad for tourism as many people who are renting villas are advertising private beaches and when tourists come here on vacation they expect to have a private beach when in actuality the beaches are not private.

“It’s false advertising because it’s public,” he maintained.

Also in attendance at the protest were former premiers Rufus Ewing and Oswald Skippings.

“I am so pleased that we have two other former leaders that are here, honourable Skippings and honourable Ewing out there lending their support with a combination of tourists and residents alike who are here supporting this initiative.

“We are not going to rest until this matter is rectified even if we have to be back here the next Saturday and the next Saturday, sunshine or rain,” Misick said.

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Chief Justice defends herself against attacks ON WEDNESDAY (January 10) Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale once again defended her decision to depart from recent tradition of other chief justices not to reside in the nation’s capital of Grand Turk.

The chief justice has come under attack on several occasions since her ascension to the post in 2014 for choosing not to reside on Grand Turk and thus, in the minds of some, leaving the capital without a sitting judge.

Ramsay-Hale has instead chosen to travel to the island as the need arises; but this decision was recently criticised during a local radio

Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale

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TCI culture: Pumpkin soup day?

CULTURE is the heartbeat of a country with origins in its history, heritage, stories, myths, experiences and ways of being. It shapes character, behaviour and the tastes of individuals.

We know of persons who eat certain kinds of food because of their parents’ choice, choose certain company because of the values they learn at home and are members of certain religious groups because of the way they were shaped. All this is culture at work.

Jean Charles, a contributor to Caribbean News Now, in a recent article talks about pumpkin soup as an important tradition in Haitian culture.

He states that Jean Jacques Dessalines, the Haitian father figure, ordered that pumpkin soup be used to celebrate January 1, Haiti’s Independence Day, and made available to all.

Previously, it was reserved for the French colonists exclusively.

Pumpkin soup, according to Charles, became not only the traditional breakfast meal for January 1, but is also the usual Sunday morning breakfast in most Haitian homes.

The soup became a symbol of freedom.

He also notes that pumpkin soup is made of yellow pumpkin, cooked slowly, with vegetables such as potatoes, cabbage, carrots and goat meat, chicken or beef.

Pumpkin soup is also special to the TCI. Is this because of our

programme, a criticism which she related on Wednesday she sees as an unfair attack.

“I would speak as to a challenge as I as chief justice continue to face which is a continued subjection that the judicial administration under my leadership is not acting in the best interest of the accused in Grand Turk.

“This was given full voice to a radio call interview, the gist of what was said in that radio call in programme, I regret that the public radio station sought it appropriate to permit such an attack on the administration and on me.

“So, although I have addressed this issue in 2015 at ceremonial opening of the legal year and I again mentioned it last year I feel constrained to deal with it again and to repeat that the current allocation of court resources is not only appropriate it is fully in keeping with judicial tradition,” the chief justice stated.

She related that in the past, judges would regularly travel to various

islands to conduct hearings and trials.

She also stated that there is no good reason for persons who reside on the most populated island of Providenciales to have to travel to Grand Turk for trials or hearings, as it is a costly enterprise for witnesses, lawyers, jurors and all others involved in a Providenciales matter.

“For those who say that it was done before, I say that just because a thing was done before does not make it the right thing to do now, and while it might have been justified at one point in time because of the number of cases in Provo, it not justifiable now.

“In 2017 five criminal matters to be heard in the Supreme Court arose in Grand Turk, of course in Provo there were 63 men and women were accused of crime.”

She noted that although in keeping with recent tradition, people want a judge to reside in Grand Turk it is not a proper allocation of the court’s resources. (Delana Isles)

BY OLIVER MILLS

Oliver Mills is a former lecturer in education at the UWI Mona Campus. He holds a BA (Hons.) UWI, an M.Ed. Dalhousie Univ., an MA University of London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM and Training, Leicester Univ.

historical connection with Haiti?

Has Haitian cultural tastes influenced the TCI palate or is pumpkin soup our distinctive creation?

Is our love for pumpkin soup a heritage from the former American settlers who came here after the American revolution?

But could it not be that TCI pumpkin soup is our creation with a special TCI flavour?

Or is it that we took bits of its ingredients from those who are a part of our history and added our own unique taste to it?

Whatever the case, TCIs will tell others that pumpkin soup provides energy, strength, a special healing element and is nourishment for the soul and body.

Pumpkin soup here has the ingredients of some vegetables such as potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and some even include meat as a special treat.

In this case, it is nearer to the way it is prepared in Haiti.

When it is being prepared, it is

constantly stirred to keep the contents from sticking and to ensure it is not too thin or thick.

If it is becoming too thick water is added and the stirring process continues.

Some of us would have our own way of preparing this delicious dish, but the pattern is uniquely TCI. During the recent hurricane season, pumpkin soup became a staple for many of us. But since we can now get the ingredients in small packs it makes it easier to prepare. It is also quicker, although we add limited bits of veggies to it.

But what has happened is that the nature of pumpkin soup has changed. Surprise, surprise, TCIs now find they can have their pumpkin soup without meat, without losing its flavour.

It even provides a more ‘righteous’ taste.

Should the TCI then declare a particular day of the week as ‘Pumpkin Soup Day’?

Judge Robert Shuster

Judge Robert Shuster leaves judicial bench BRITISH Judge Robert Shuster who joined the TCI Supreme Court in March 2015 will soon proceed on leave as his contract comes to an end.

Shuster who has attained the age limit for judges in the Turks and Caicos Islands, 70 years, was commended by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale for his sterling record and his rigorous approach to his work on the local bench as she wished him and his wife success in their future endeavours.

“The jurisdiction benefitted from Mr Shuster’s rigorous approach to his work which saw trials dispatched and the

avoidance of unnecessary engagement of the court process in matters,” the chief justice stated during the opening of the Supreme Court for 2018.

Before taking up the post in the TCI, Shuster served on the courts of Tonga, Fiji, and Sierra Leone, and is best known for a 2010 sentence in which he ordered two teenage boys in Tonga to be whipped.

His appointment to the local bench was met with widespread protest from the legal and civil society in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

No replacement has been announced by the Governor’s Office.

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Judges, members of the bar and politicians during opening procession of the Supreme Court in Grand Turk

Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force band leads the way

Deputy premier, chief justice and speaker of the House of Assembly during Wednesday’s church service

The ceremonial opening of the 2018 law year is returned to the Grand Turk

Members of the local bar attend church service at opening of Supreme Court

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Law year opens with usual pomp and ceremony AS IS customary, the new year heralds a new opening of the courts with an official ceremony, held this past Wednesday (January 10) in Grand Turk and attended by judges, lawyers, members of parliament and other special invitees.

Commencing with a church service at the St Mary’s Anglican Church on Front Street, attendees were led by a procession of Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police officers and band along the road and to the Supreme court where an

inspection of the guard was carried out by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale.

In her address at the official opening of the law year, Attorney General Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles remarked that 2017 was a very active legislative year with 21 ordinances being passed through the House of Assembly while the executive arm of government made 82 pieces of subsidiary legislation in accordance with the Government’s legislative agenda.

Highlighting the importance for the rule of law in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the attorney general noted that the presence of members of the executive and legislative branches of government at Wednesday’s opening shows strong support for the work of the judiciary and is testament to their commitment to work closely with and ensure that the viability of the court system throughout the Islands.

Braithwaite-Knowles officially

moved the motion for the opening of the Supreme Court, seconded by the Director of Public Prosecution Jillian Williams.

In her address to the court, Williams outlined that the DPP must institute, conduct and supervise prosecutions and related proceedings, a role of which is independent of the police force and other related agencies, noting that her department intends to continue their work along these lines throughout the year.

Remarks were also brought by president of the local Bar, Jonathan Katan who commended the work of the various legal and government departments during the challenging months of 2017, as well as from Senior Counsel Ariel Misick QC. The chief justice in her address to the court noted that 2017 was a difficult year for everyone but observed that it also presents many opportunities for change and growth.

(Delana Isles)

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We welcome letters from all members of the public on a variety of topics Please note that all submissions are subject to editing in keeping with defamation laws and newspaper style. Letters should be accompanied by the author’s full name, location and phone number. Names will be withheld if requested.

Procrastination is killing the premier Dear Editor, On December 29, 2016, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson was sworn into office with the entire pomp, ceremony and circumstance attendant with her office.

She came in with all of the hopes and dreams of a significant number of Turks and Caicos Islanders riding on her coattails!

The populace was sold a bill of goods that were contained in their manifesto called the ‘Change Document’, but they were hopeful and euphoric!

But as Hon C Washington Misick likes to say: “You may campaign in poetry, but you have to govern in prose!”

Over the past year, the people have come to realise that there are light years between rhetoric and reality.

We have all seen that there is a great difference between talking a great game and playing a great game.

We have all seen that opportunity, after opportunity has been lost and there is no clear indication that anything will be gained.

We have a saying in surveying that ‘time used in reconnaissance is never lost’!

The premier and a significant number of her team had four years to audition as members of the opposition.

They had four years to observe up close the contortions the Hon Dr Rufus Ewing and his crew had to go through in navigating the various constitutional, legislative and policy positions put in place by the interim administration.

They had access to all of the Public Accounts Committee information and lest you forget, the current premier was the chairman of that committee.

You will recall how she berated and chastised the public servants for not doing what they were supposed to do, or what she expected them to have done.

During those same four years, the premier would have been privy to every policy initiative of the Rufus Ewing led administration through the work of the Administration Committee which followed every policy directive made and the rationale for each one.

There cannot be any excuse whatsoever for their inability to as she said to hit the ground running from day one.

They seem, from the way that they have conducted business so far, to not have read the dossier that was created.

We cannot forget that the premier, both at home and abroad has touted herself as being “the best man for the job”!

To date, we have not seen any of the prowess that she has espoused during her days in the opposition or on the campaign trail!

Her legislative agenda has been totally atrocious. Her attendance at the House of Assembly has been only to meet the constitutional deadline of six weeks, but not to advance the agenda of the people who put their trust, hope and dreams in her hands.

It was expected that the premier would have immediately begin the rolling back of some of the egregious pieces of legislation or policies put in place by the interim administration.

She technically had the oomph to do so.

First of all she was heard to say on a number of occasions the Dr Ewing was not getting anything done because the PNP did not enjoy the confidence of the British because of what took place prior to the suspension of our Constitution.

So if she were right, that was not a hurdle that she had to jump.

There is also the debt obligation that Dr Ewing had to deal with, which she had not to face.

The $176 million bond was paid off and through restructuring, there was only a residual and very manageable amount of some $32 million that the banks in TCI vied aggressively to finance, TCIG having obtained a BBB+ rating from Standards and Poor’s.

She met as she, in a statement to the House of Assembly a working surplus of some $76 million and a number of capital projects that had already been through the process, some being “noted in Cabinet” and quite a few, the contracts having already been awarded.

I will just remind you of two that were stalled by the premier’s direct intervention: airport terminal in South Caicos and the clinic in Bottle Creek.

Both of those projects would have injected much needed capital into those economies and provide job opportunities for those citizens.

By the premier’s own account, in her 12 months in office, no major or any capital project has been noted by

Cabinet.

When that happens, we know that some activity is on the horizon. You can take your pick as to why nothing has been done from the litany of incompetence, laziness or just plain and simple ‘dunciness’!

We are now at an impasse where a meeting of the House of Assembly cannot take place because the premier cannot get approval from the UK for a supplementary expenditure that should have been a breeze if she had followed a small part of the blue print left.

Remember this! Never in any of the years of restraints and austerity around the neck of the Rufus Ewing government, was there a rejection.

There were ways to maneuver through the morass, and this has not been learnt by our current premier and minister of finance.

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Civil service questions and answers THE WORD on the street is discontent with the one year old PDM administration because of problems within the civil service.

Anyone trying to obtain anything from the public service from a birth certificate to a land title transfer has encountered problems.

There have been complaints that civil servants arrive late to work, take lengthy lunch hours and leave early.

Others in key positions take prolonged trips and their operation goes on hold while they are gone. On returning they have lost track of the unresolved issues they abandoned.

The civil servants themselves claim they are underpaid.

This may be true if one compares the job description with the pay scale. Based on performance many are overpaid, some underpaid.

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

How did we arrive at this point?

During the Michael Misick administration the ranks of the civil service swelled to 3,200 people.

One out of four Turks and Caicos Islanders was a civil servant. They depended on Mike for their job.

They were and remain a huge voting block.

The civil service consumed $78 million per year in the Misick years. $78 million was six out of every $10 the Government obtained through

revenue.

This left $4 for police, local justice, border control, medical care and medications, roads, causeways, maintenance of public buildings, scholarships, all levels of education, etc.

We ended up deep in debt.

In 2010 Rufus Ewing began to reform the Civil Service Association (CSA), a union of civil servants. In January 2011, he became head of that organisation.

From 2008 to 2011 Governor

Wetherell and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) decided the civil service staff must be reduced.

To make this painless he offered a ‘golden handshake programme’ based on years of service. About 750 volunteered to leave or retire from the service and were paid bonus checks.

The result of this programme was that the long term civil servants, some with 20 years of service and in depth experience, quit.

If you volunteered to leave and take the generous payment you could not return to the civil service for at least five years. Attrition further reduced the ranks.

In August 2012 Anya Williams became the deputy governor, directly responsible for managing and reform of the public service.

She has the authority over the public service and has had the ear of the governors. She sits in Cabinet meetings.

Elected Government cannot cause the discharge of any civil servant without documenting over a period of months the employee’s poor performance.

The Government risks the loss of votes from the disgruntled civil servants and their families.

This whole affair is the responsibility of: 1) The British FCO and its governors.

2) The Progressive National Party including their leaders Michael and Washington Misick.

Also, Rufus Ewing and Anya Williams.

Where do we go from here? It took Derek Taylor the first four years of his eight years to correct four years of the Washington/ Misick mess.

How long will it take today’s PDM to correct 13 years of Michael/Rufus/Washington/ British administration?

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The Caribbean thinks of climate resilience

Dear Editor, As time and age advance, and with it one’s private and professional life progresses, one might come to the conclusion that most things we do in life, in business or even in politics are just a bunch of nonsense.

What is worse that we keep doing it for no good reason at all, and are continuing to create more nonsense.

Some will put the blame on the boss or the government, some on the weather, others on their childhood, their mother-in-law or a recession.

Great arguments that underline some of the nonsense even more.

Climate change and resilience are trendy right now. It is almost like wanting to blame nature for what nature is and how it functions.

I’ve got some news for you.

Extremely old news. It may take at least 10 digits to put a number on it.

There is scientific evidence that forms of life on Earth appeared about 3.5 billion years ago. One year more or less doesn’t make a difference.

There are people who may believe that it is what it took to create true human perfection. Just imagine that it took an evolution that long to inspire some members of the human species to decide on putting together committees to figure climate resilience out.

That’s a main topic in the headlines nowadays. Just as a side remark, did you know that French soft cheese takes about four weeks to ripen?

Anyway, to describe the mission of such committees in some straight forward wording: find out what we recently messed up and how we can quickly fix it again.

The answer is so darn simple that it almost insane: any material or process that was not created or influenced by man, and still exists, has proven to be resilient, in some cases over millions of years.

The next question may be, what would have survived or flourished if it wasn’t affected by human action or influence?

There you will find some valid answers of what to keep, copy and protect, and what to avoid.

Some prefer looking for an easier solution, like we need more insurance and more financial assistance, or handouts to survive when catastrophes happen.

The correct answer is again so senseless simple. One is provided with two features for the use: brains and hands.

As for the hands, we all know that some hands are bigger than others, and that some are used to do work, and some are used to be held up and receive.

As for the brain sizes and functions, let’s not even get started discussing it. The answers to problems are usually quite simple and straight forward.

But in order for them to be recognised and accepted, human brains and behaviour have an annoying delaying effect.

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the Procurement Ordinance is jettisoned.

She could have spent the money necessary to rebuild the schools and other government infrastructure.

Bearing in mind, the hurricane insurance money to the tune of some $14+ million were in the bank account of TCIG within two weeks of the hurricanes as well as by her own admission, the government had a surplus of over $101 million.

Contracts could have been awarded to whom she chose. I might have been ticked off as to the selected individuals, but I would have eventually satisfied if the contractors were Turks and Caicos Islanders and we got value for money!

Now the premier is trying to

lower expectations by quietly saying that the $101 million were projection, when we know for a fact that that was money in the bank!

The premier has now micromanaged herself into a corner and has allowed the governor, the two unelected members of Cabinet and those with standing invitations to dictate the pace to the chagrin of the people of this country.

Shame on you! You have lost your way. You are all mouth and no teeth! All bark and no bite!

Where we are now, through no fault of ours, but by the express do nothingness of the premier and minister of finance, is a classic reality of what Devon Williams likes to say: “Trying to run a dump truck in a NASCAR race!”

Royal S Robinson

In 1997, I was asked by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO to promote ‘1998, The International Year of The Oceans of the UN’.

The mission was to create awareness for the world’s oceans.

At that time, climate change was already discussed. Scientists had recognised all the indications.

They had computer models of the effects of rising sea levels. Why wasn’t something done about it already at that time?

For one, scientists typically have to prove things first and beyond any doubt; reasonable doubt is not even good enough. One cannot prove something when it didn’t actually happen.

That is like wisdom from the law and order professions. Politicians will not take action unless scientists can prove something.

They fear for their credibility and to be fried to a crisp if they cannot justify their decision without proper evidence.

Now, after those 20 years, one can at least say that tremendous progress is made, and climate change is about to be proven.

The time has now come to think about action for becoming climate resilient. And of course, on a smaller scale, like here in the Caribbean, a committee may be assembled of persons who must start thinking first, about what they actually need to be thinking about.

Keep your fingers crossed for 1) seeing a plan of action and 2) enjoy experiencing the implementation.

If I would ask Mother Nature for her opinion about all this, she might respond with: “You people think you are ‘Living the life of Riley’ and you believe you are ‘Hot Stuff’.

“In my eyes you are really only lallygagging and dilldallying along through your limited time of life.

“From my overall perspective, you are as unimportant as a miniature ship in a bottle.

“Mama Nature will adapt and survive. I always did. And you? So, listen to Mama Nature and learn from Mama Nature and don’t try to have things your way.” Ding-dong!

“Mama Nature….,” I would ask with a sigh, “Why such harsh words?”

To which she may respond with the determination of a moving bulldozer: “Well, that is what it often takes to make you people halt for a moment and to forget your private interests, your shortcuts and your personal convenience and comfort before you get going.”

Cdr Slabbaert

Why intentionally discourage investment?

– Open letter to the Government My name is Robin Vandeveer and I am the majority shareholder in Trade Wind Industries Limited (TWI), the owners and operators of the Caicos Conch Farm.

I am writing to you today directly, to hopefully receive a direct, honest reply to a question that needs to be answered: Why is your Government intentionally delaying or refusing to honour TWI’s development agreement to farm conch and fin fish?

I was encouraged in 2010 by then Governor Gordon Wetherell to invest in a conch and fish farming project in the TCI. I was proclaimed by the TCIG to be an “accredited investor”, and the project was deemed by the Governor’s Economic Advisor Mr Brian Titley, to be excellent for the growth of and the diversification of the economy of the TCI. The project is expected at maturity to produce more than 100 ‘living wage’ jobs for locals and provide a sustainable food source as well as contributing more than $11 million annually into the TCI economy.

Since investing in the Conch Farm in 2010 I have paid off Conch Farm debts to the bank, NHIP, NIB, former employees and vendors.

I have invested nearly $20 million in cash to pay debts and provide operating capital and legal fees

while TWI’s marine biologist and fish husbandry biologist successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept and developed fin fish broodstock in five distinct species of local fish (grouper, snapper, amberjack, pompano and cobia).

The Conch Farm’s project was illegally obstructed, and the development agreement unlawfully breached in 2012 by the direct actions and slanderous comments of former governor Ric Todd which precipitated a costly arbitration proceeding against the TCIG and Crown.

The final result of the binding arbitration was that TWI won the case, and is entitled to farm fish.

Former governor Ric Todd admitted under oath during the arbitration proceeding that he was wrong and had insufficient knowledge of the project before making public statements and wrongfully slandered TWI. Attorney General Rhonda Lee Braithwaite-Knowles, admitted under oath during the arbitration proceedings that she was wrong, that she failed to review the business plan that was sent to her, that she was misinformed by Rebecca Astwood, that she misunderstood the project and that the cause and ultimate responsibility for the expensive arbitration was her fault.

The TCIG Government

acknowledged and admitted during the arbitration proceeding, and the arbitrators confirmed, that TWI has the rights to farm fish.

Your Government is legally bound to honour the 2010 Development Agreement with TWI, the 2017 Development Order with TWI, and the decisions of the arbitrators.

Yet, for some reasons unknown to TWI, the TCI Government, after wasting nearly $10 million of taxpayer’s money and squandering more than five years of TWI’s valuable time enduring a useless and unnecessary arbitration, still refuses, almost two years after the conclusion of arbitration, to give the necessary directions that would allow TWI to proceed with this project.

My question is: Why doesn’t this Government want more than 100 new jobs, a permanently sustainable food source, a contribution to the local economy exceeding $11 million annually, and specifically, who, or what persons or what entity benefits from the efforts of the TCIG to obstruct and or prevent this project?

I, as well as many others, are anxiously awaiting your prompt reply.

Respectfully, Robin Vandeveer, Majority shareholder, Trade Wind Industries Limited

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Crown Counsel and Senior Crown Counsel appointed THE ATTORNEY General’s Chambers on Thursday (January 11) appointed Chassidy Swann as the new Crown Counsel and Shayone Handfield-Gardiner as the Senior Crown Counsel.

A release from the chambers stated that Handfield-Gardiner who previously held the position of Crown Counsel within the Attorney General’s Chambers, holds a LLB and a recently earned Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Leeds.

Commenting on her appointment she said: “I am humbled, yet proud to be working in a country where young women are encouraged to break glass ceilings and take on roles that were once only reserved for middleaged men.

“Given the great leadership of our attorney general, I am delighted to have been appointed as the Senior Crown Counsel in the International Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers.”

She said that having worked in the chambers since 2010, it is her “earnest desire” to continue to contribute to the ever-evolving demands and obligations of the legal industry.

“The law, like any living organism, must change or be updated as our communities improve.

“The same way lawyers are meant to continuously update themselves to meet the demands of the legal profession. It’s against this backdrop that I decided to return to the United Kingdom to read my LLM in

international law.

“This provided me with the opportunity to improve my knowledge and skills thus making me a greater asset to chambers.

“My commitment to the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government remains steadfast.

“The decision to return to school represented a considerable sacrifice of time away from work and my family as well as finances on my part.

“However, I remain grateful to the deputy governor and her team as I was able to receive two $5,000 grants from the Professional Development Fund towards the cost of my studies.

“I wish to encourage my colleagues in the public sector to continue to explore funding opportunities such as the Professional Development Fund which provides financial assistance to enable you to excel academically in your desired profession.

“Your commitment to your education serves also as a testament to your dedication to your personal development and which puts you in a better position knowledge-wise to serve your country.”

Swann who holds a Diploma with Honours in Land Economy and Valuation Surveying from the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH), obtained an LLB from the University of Buckingham in 2010 and in 2012 was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice upon successful completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, new Crown Counsel Chassidy Swann and Senior Crown Counsel Shayone Handfield-Gardiner and Deputy Governor Anya Williams

at the Manchester campus of BPP University College.

During the period 2013-2016, Swann worked as a Paralegal at Minnis and Company in the Bahamas before joining the Attorney General’s Chambers in September 2016 as a temporary Crown Counsel in the place of Handfield-Gardiner who was on study leave at the time and was called to the TCI Bar in July 2017.

Swann said: “I am very pleased to have been appointed Crown Counsel (Commercial/Civil) with the Attorney General’s Chambers.

“I am confident that I will be able to make a positive contribution to the chambers and remain grateful for the opportunity to do so.”

Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles said she is

Sources say SIPT trial a long way from over THE CROWN’s case in the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) trial of Michael Misick and several others will not be coming to a close any time soon, the Weekly News has learned.

Information reaching this publication has suggested that the SIPT’s case against the former premier and his seven co-accused will not end before April or May of this year.

Sources close to the trial also revealed that many are disgruntled at the numerous adjournments and delaying tactics being employed by some involved in the case, and that numerous concerns are being expressed about the judge’s apparent failing health.

The trial which was set to resume on January 21 will now recommence on February 5, after the judge was said to be undergoing surgery for an injury.

The trial which began in 2015, was to have at least reached its half way mark last July/August 2017 with

the prosecution presenting the last of its evidence against the defendants, but delays upon delays have made that initial estimation of the end of the Crown’s case an impossibility.

“Good and steady progress,” as prosecutor Andrew Mitchell QC had described the trial progression to Weekly News in 2016, has now come to a virtual standstill as the TCI public continues to foot the bill of the very expensive legal undertaking.

BACKGROUND Following the recommendation in Sir Robin Auld’s Commission of Inquiry 2008-2009, the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) was set up to look into allegations of corruption at the highest levels of government in the Turks and Caicos.

The Special Investigation team began its investigations in April 2010 and the first charges were brought in September 2011.

Helen Garlick was appointed as the Special Prosecutor and she

led a team of investigators and lawyers which was charged with the responsibility of undertaking an independent criminal investigation.

As a result of this investigation a number of individuals have been charged and sent to trial on all the charges against them following a sufficiency hearing before the Supreme Court in April 2012.

The trial commenced on December 8, 2015, at the Supreme Court annex in Providenciales.

Those facing trial are former premier Michael Misick, former minister Floyd Basil Hall, former minister McAllister Eugene Hanchell, former minister Lillian Elaine Boyce, former minister Jeffrey Cristoval Hall, attorney Clayton Stanfield Greene, Thomas Chalmers Misick, Lisa Michelle Hall, and Melbourne Arthur Wilson.

Special Prosecutor Helen Garlick retired last year and the trial is now being overseen by the Director of Public Prosecution, Gillian Williams.

pleased to have both ladies in her chambers.

“Both appointments are part of my efforts at succession planning within my chambers and these appointments are a testament to the solid work ethic of each counsel and their commitment to professional development.

“Shayone having just completed her Master’s Degree in Law and Chassidy having recently been admitted to the TCI Bar (following her in service training in my Chambers) will be valuable assets to

the Government in these new roles.”

Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams commended both ladies on their appointments.

She said: “Shayone has been an ardent worker over the years and I commend her on her decision to upgrade her skills which assisted in her promotion to the role of Senior Crown Counsel.

“As she joins the International Division of the chambers we will certainly miss her advice and guidance in routine TCIG matters, but am certain that she will do well.”

Enid Capron Primary School receives 50 computers

BY OLIVIA ROSE STUDENTS at Enid Capron Primary School will now have the tools to advance their technological skills, thanks to a donation of 50 computers.

Last Friday, January 5, the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) reaffirmed its commitment to making a positive difference in the community through the major presentation.

The exercise was spearheaded

by Island Destinations Travel Group Foundation and other travel partners from North America as part of a ‘Tourism cares’ initiative.

The computers along with accompanying headsets, a server, a printer, backpacks and care packages for each of the 641 students were donated to the Five Cays school’s IT laboratory.

TCHTA’s chief executive officer Stacy Cox said the computers are a much-needed asset that will further advance the school’s technological efforts as well as provide teachers

with resources for a 21st century learning experience.

She said: “We hope that these computers will go a long way in enhancing students’ academic achievements, and facilitating further avenues for research and learning throughout this academic term and in the years to come.”

More than 20 North American agents, including the COO of Island Destinations Travel Group Foundation and the president and CEO of Signature Travel Network, were on-hand for the presentation.

The agents were visiting the island to attend the Signature Summit event, and spent the weekend attending activities at several resorts.

During the donation ceremony, remarks were delivered by Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services.

Attendees were treated to music by the ECPS Band, as well as a tour of the school’s facilities.

TCHTA board members and The Source Group also distributed breakfast to all students.

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Valerie Jennings protests opening of law year LOCAL protestor and Grand Turk resident Valerie Jennings staged a one-person protest on Wednesday (January 10) as the legal luminaries celebrated the opening of another law year.

Jennings’ plight is not unfamiliar to many in the Islands as she has previously protested what she deems unfair treatment by the British in making her job redundant and allegedly refusing to pay her several millions of dollars she believes is owed to her as severance.

Last July she again made the news when she went on a two week hunger strike as a form of silent and nonviolent protest.

Armed with her placard, Jennings who suffers muscular dystrophy protested what she sees as the lack of justice in the Turks and Caicos Islands and her inability to find a job in the territory.

“There is no justice in the Turks and Caicos Islands, look around you so many lawyers and everybody seems to be pro-British, the British

seems to have everybody on their side.

“How are Turks and Caicos Islanders going to be treated fairly in our country, and on top of that we have all of our court systems top heavy with all of these foreigners so who are we getting justice for in this country?

“There is no justice in this country for us, I have been crying out for justice in this country for almost nine years now, my job was made redundant and I can’t get a job in my own country and they hire foreigners to work here and send me home to die.”

Jennings complained that she is being shunned all over, and protested that the local media seems to be afraid to help champion her cause as well.

Last year she penned a letter to the media stating that she has raised her concerns with the Queen of England, the Governor, Baroness Anelay of St Johns, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and the Opposition leader requesting an urgent sit down to discuss several

Valerie Jennings stages protest at Supreme Court opening

issues.

These issues include TCI’s independence, British assistance

with opening of a mental healthcare facility in the TCI, help for victims of hurricane, crime, unemployment,

SIPT, healthcare and treatment for those with specials needs. (Delana Isles)

Honours and Awards ceremony act

Country over party

National Honours and Awards Ceremony set for January 20

– Open letter to party supporters

BY OLIVIA ROSE

Dear party supporters, The 2016 elections are over so please take off your party hats and put them on the shelf until next election.

Have you not noticed that is exactly what your beloved members of parliament did?

Whilst you are busy being PDM or PNP, they are busy ignoring your phone calls, reading your Whatsapp messages and not responding, ducking your visits at their offices, throwing the note you gave a friend to pass on to them in the trash.

In addition, busy looking the other way pretending they are talking on their phones when they see you in a public place.

In fact, have you not noticed that they even seem to have forgotten the location of the party’s headquarters? When last have you seen one of them there?

THE PUBLIC is invited to attend the third annual National Honours and Awards Ceremony in Grand Turk.

The ceremony, which was set to coincide with the observance of National Heritage Day on October 9, was postponed due to the hurricane aftermath.

It will now be held at the Parade Grounds, Grand Turk, on Saturday, January 20, at 11am.

The National Honours and Awards programme recognises 37 Turks and Caicos islanders in six different categories.

These are the order of Turks and Caicos Islands, the patriotic award Cayos medal, the long service award, the meritorious service award, national young achiever’s medal for their stellar contribution to the territory’s development.

The committee has reviewed the nominations submitted from throughout the Islands and carefully selected the honourees in each of the six categories.

My fellow party supporters it is time for you to take the party blinders off your eyes accept and see things as they are.

It is time to firstly, be faithful to country and your people. The elections are over and it is time to love country over party and Government.

There will be plenty time for you to take your political hats off the shelf and wear them, return to your party at the same time your dearly loved MPs does - election season 2020.

For now, let us hold ALL our elected MPs’, most especially those that form the Government, feet to the fire.

Remember an informed, patriotic people choose country over party every time. #countryoverparty2018 Rose Higgs

Last year, late veteran politician and social activist Paul Stephenson Higgs who was one of the first political representatives for North Caicos was conferred posthumously the highest honour, the Order of Turks and Caicos Islands.

The other award given posthumously went to the composer of the TCI’s National Song, this ‘Land of Ours’ the late Rev Dr Conrad Howell.

Reverend Howell received the patriotic award Cayos Medal along with Bill Archie Clare, Mervin Cox, Mark and Barbara Pankhurst for demonstrating a keen sense of national consciousness and for rendering exceptional sacrificial service to the islands.

The long service medal was awarded to 19 people for their outstanding and exemplary public service to the territory and its people for a minimum of 20 years.

Among those receiving this award were tourism lecturer Blythe Clare, veteran fireman George Penn, captain Lyndon Gardiner, captain Harold Williams and captain Richardson Arthur.

The Meritorious Service medal was granted to Edison Brooks, Lee Sutton, Marion Williams and Clifford Gardiner for their sacrificial and meritorious service in a field that is inherently challenging or has performed a brave or humane act whether in the Islands or abroad.

The National Young Achievers medal was granted to six youths between the ages of 12 and 25 for performing exceptionally well on a national, regional or international level in the areas of culture, academic, performing arts and sports.

Among the young achievers were, entrepreneur and popular designer Wellington Williams, former junior tourism minister Willandra Elliot and PTV’s broadcast journalist Nadidja Parker.

The Honours and Awards Ordinance provides that an honour or award may be revoked if an awardee allows persons to whom the award was not granted to wear his insignia or commits an act the committee sees as bringing the honours system into disrepute.

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New deputy chief statistician appointed

Used tyres can contain stagnant water and become a mosquito breeding ground

Wheelbarrow containing standing water, capable of producing thousands of adult mosquitoes

Disposal of debris will reduce mosquito breeding

BY OLIVIA ROSE HOME owners and businesses must dispose of all debris and derelict objects from their premises in an effort to reduce mosquito breeding, urges the Environmental Health Department.

In a press release issued on Wednesday (January 10), the department said that due to the recent and continuous rainfall throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands the mosquito population is booming.

It stressed that the Vector Control Unit continues to monitor and treat mosquito breeding sites.

However, premises owners have a role to play in eradicating

the breeding sites by checking buildings for anything that could hold water.

“Treat standing water on your premises by using cooking oil or any other environmental friendly oils to prevent mosquito breeding,” the statement said.

“Have all debris removed from their premises and disposed at the public landfill/solid waste disposal sites on your respective island.

“With the removal of the debris from your premises it will reduce mosquito breeding and prevention of mosquito borne and other vector borne diseases such as zika virus, chikungunya and dengue fever.”

The Environmental Health

Department is urging people to follow the steps below to discourage the growth and reproduction of mosquitoes: -Check around buildings for anything that could hold water.

-Inspect homes and yards weekly.

-Turn containers over or cover them.

-Get rid of or cover old tires.

-Properly dispose of all garbage or refuse.

-Cover boats, children’s pools, etc.

-Clean rain gutters and make sure they are flowing properly.

-Check screens for holes.

-Tightly cover water drums and rain barrels.

SABRINA Williams has taken on the role of the Government’s new deputy chief statistician.

She joined the Turks and Caicos Islands civil service in 2009 as a statistical technician and has since worked her way up the ranks.

Director of the Statistics Department Shirlen Forbes said: “Sabrina has been instrumental in the development of the Statistics Department over the years and has never backed down from a challenge.

“She has been instrumental in ensuring that new members of staff are properly trained and in helping to identify and develop different areas of statistics.

“I have no doubt that she will do well in this new capacity and wish to congratulate her.”

Williams holds a Bachelor’s Degree in business studies from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in business administration specialising in finance from Heriot Watt, Edinburgh School of Business.

Williams has had the opportunity to attend a number of workshops and training programmes focusing on the area of statistics.

She has been instrumental in the production of GDP statistics, the Vital Statistics Report and the country’s first Balance of Payments Report.

Deputy Governor Anya Williams congratulated Williams on her new appointment and her “stellar work”.

“Ms Williams joined the

Sabrina Williams appointed as new deputy chief statistician

department as a junior technician and through the leadership and guidance of Mr Shirlen Forbes had the opportunity to pursue several training and other programmes that helped to position her where she is today.

“I commend Mr Forbes and his entire team on the work that they are doing and would like to wish them well as they seek to keep us informed on vital information in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Williams said she was grateful for the opportunity to serve the ministry and the territory.

“I would like to say thank you to members of the Ministry of Finance, your frank advice and earnest support have been significant factors in my development.

“I look forward to the new challenges and opportunities for growth that this position will afford me as I remain humble and continue to put ‘service above self’.”

Smelly coastal seaweed growth caused by climate change A BLOOM of foul smelling sargassum seaweed which has accumulated on Grace Bay is the result of climate change and shifting ocean currents.

According to a Government press release the seaweed is a natural part of marine and coastal processes and provides habitat for more than 250 animal species.

“Although sargassum poses no threat to humans and provides food and habitat for birds and smaller animals, decaying mounds of seaweed may create eyesores and offensive odours,” it read.

“Sargassum blooms were rare throughout the Caribbean region prior to 2011, but climate change and shifting ocean currents made blooms much more common; currents and

winds then transport the sargassum onto shorelines.

“The Turks and Caicos Islands Government acknowledges that the current quantities of sargassum that have washed ashore may pose a frustration to resorts and visitors along Grace Bay, and would like to assure resort managers that we seek to act in the best interests of our valued visitors and our environment.”

The release stressed that the use of heavy machinery including raking tractors and trucks compromises the stability of the beaches.

“To preserve the stability and beauty of Grace Bay Beach, we recommend that resorts utilise wheelbarrows and manual rakes to

Sargassum seaweed on the TCI’s coastline

transport the sargassum off of the shoreline.

“The current quantities of

sargassum are too large to be buried in the sand and should be transported to the dump for waste disposal.”

The Princess Alexandra Marine Park was established to maintain the beauty of Grace Bay.

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BLUE HORIZONS REAL ESTATE DBA COLDWELL BANKER

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

SOCRATES HOLDINGS LTD.

ORETA BEEN

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 339-4501

CONTACT: 242-1410

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BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

is seeking to employ a

Turks & Caicos - is looking for commission only

Sales Associates

The position requires a minimum of 5 years sales experience with a proven track record. Applicants must have a background in real estate and must pass the TCREA real estate exam. Strong written and verbal presentation skills are required. Marketing and advertising skills needed, applicant must possess a laptop, cell phone, vehicle and camera. This position involves working long hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays. Compensation is by commission only. This ad is for a work permit renewal and open until January 17, 2018.

Salary $6.50 per hour

Applicants are asked to submit a resume along with references and a covering letter to Louise Peterson, General Manager Coldwell Banker Turks & Caicos at louisepeterson@coldwellbankertci.com with a copy to the TCI Labor Board.

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The Somerset Strata Management Co Ltd, is seeking a suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Salary: $6.25 per hour

GARDENER

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This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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The Somerset Strata Management Co Ltd, is seeking a suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

GARDENER

• Complete ground work as directed by the Property Manager which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other ground areas • Must have the ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 150lbs • Must have the ability to maintain irrigation systems and provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, and other grounds features

COMMON AREA ATTENDANT

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Clean and maintain guest public areas within the hotel • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures • Maintain an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies • Polish furnitures, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guest • Must have clear English communications skills (written or oral) • Previous experience in this area would be an asset Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete ground work as directed by the Property Manager which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other ground areas • Must have the ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 150lbs • Must have the ability to maintain irrigation systems and provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, and other grounds features

COMMON AREA ATTENDANT

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Clean and maintain guest public areas within the hotel • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures • Maintain an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies • Polish furnitures, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guest • Must have clear English communications skills (written or oral) • Previous experience in this area would be an asset Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience

Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

Joanna Ivasiuk The Somerset Resort on Grace Bay jivasiuk@thesomerset.com Submissions for this job position should be received no later than January 22, 2018

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Joanna Ivasiuk The Somerset Resort on Grace Bay jivasiuk@thesomerset.com 16947

Submissions for this job position should be received no later than January 22, 2018

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Jamaicans relieved tsunami didn’t hit but say alert system needs improvement JAMAICANS are thankful that a tsunami did not hit the Caribbean after one of the strongest earthquakes in modern times struck the region, but are urging authorities to improve their disaster alert systems.

The magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras on Tuesday night, shaking the mainland and setting off tsunami warnings for Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands as well as on the coasts of Mexico and Central America.

The warnings and advisories were cancelled about an hour later.

“What a mighty God! Have mercy upon us oh Lord we pray. Jamaica land we Love!!” said one Facebook user sharing the sentiments of many others who believed that the island was spared from the wrath of the tsunami by the grace of God. “ I will say this here! The earth is mourning for the evils worldwide!

No matter who you are… the safest place in the world is to be in JESUS CHRIST. Terrible times are ahead as humanity has never seen & though I will be mocked..(it’s ok too). We have no control of the land so to speak & the fear will create chaos in many.

JESUS CHRIST is coming whether it’s believed or not! For those lolling.., no worries…you will see it dead or alive on this Earth.., none will escape HIS Judgement,” added another.

“When we think it’s peace & safety, then sudden destruction.

We must be on alert from now on”, added another.

Initially there was panic on social media after the news of the warning

The magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras on Tuesday night, shaking the mainland and setting off tsunami warnings for Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands.

was aired on several international media outlets leaving many Jamaicans concerned about them not getting information and alerts from our local authorities.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness took to his official Twitter to keep those on that social media platform updated but it was not enough as many were expecting first hand information and alerts from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).

“I have not received any text message from the government. I heard this by watching the overseas news.

Shame”, shared one Twitter user.

“We have some politicians actively informing people on social

media. But we the public need to be getting it straight from the responsible agency, in this case ODPEM and not filtered. P-L-E-AS-E!” another user stressed.

Others expressed concern that there was no alert from the telecommunications companies, Digicel Jamaica and Flow.

“All the unsolicited promotional messages Digicel sends me... would be great if they had sent a message about the Tsunami watch”, contended one user.

“I am disappointed about not getting any alerts. Why were there no text alerts from @DIGICELJamaica or @FLOWJamaica ? I learnt about this from a post on FB,” said another.

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C&W parent completes Caribbean split-off CABLE & Wireless parent company Liberty Global announced last week that it has completed the separation of its Latin American and Caribbean businesses – including the Cayman branch of Flow – into a separate entity called Liberty Latin America.

The move was made in part to lessen Liberty Global’s tax bill in the U.S., according to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which stated that the separation will consist of a number of transactions that are “intended to qualify as tax-free spin-offs for U.S. tax purposes.”

Liberty Global, which predominately operates in European markets, has also touted the move as a way for the Caribbean and Latin American businesses to raise capital independently, and for its shareholders to invest directly in higher-growth Latin American markets.

“I see tremendous opportunity to bring world-class technology, innovation and scale to our operations, expand our network coverage, and deploy exciting new service offerings to our residential and business customers,” said Liberty Latin America CEO Balan Nair. “In a region that is currently served by a highly fragmented range of operators and with customer penetration rates roughly half

of more mature markets, we see significant prospects for longterm growth both organically, as well as through strategic M&A.” Liberty Latin America stock was trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market at around $21 per share as of Tuesday.

The new entity serves a total of 6.4 million homes and 3.7 million mobile subscribers, according to its announcement.

Liberty Global originally agreed to purchase C&W – which operates telecommunications services throughout the Caribbean – in November 2015 for US$5.3 billion as a way to increase the company’s global footprint.

Liberty Global’s Latin American and Caribbean businesses operate in more than 20 jurisdictions under the consumer brands VTR, Flow, Liberty, Más Móvil and BTC. In addition, Liberty Latin America operates a sub-sea fiber network throughout the region connecting more than 40 markets.

The conglomerate expects to generate annual revenue of roughly US$3.7 billion, but recorded operating losses of around US$202 million during the third quarter of 2017. The losses were due in large part to damage wrought by hurricanes Irma and Maria. (Cayman Compass)

Bahamas ministers feel more discussions needed on marijuana decriminalisation CABINET ministers on Monday conceded that marijuana use has had a “devastating” impact on communities in the country, but agreed the Bahamas has reached a point where discussions must take place focusing on whether decriminalising the drug should be a consideration for the government.

While shying away from revealing his personal position on this issue, former deputy commissioner of police, now National Security Minister Marvin Dames said it is easy to decriminalise marijuana but the discussion will have to focus on regulating and managing its use.

This discussion, juxtaposed against how other countries around the world are handling marijuana use, will direct national discourse, Mr Dames said.

However Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest had a different view. He told reporters he does not subscribe to this train of thought,

adding the Bahamas must chart the way for itself. He said whatever steps the country takes should align with its own traditions, culture and values.

A third Cabinet minister, Dion Foulkes, said he preferred to reserve his personal position until after the Minnis administration makes a collective decision.

A town hall meeting organised by CARICOM’s Regional Commission on Marijuana on Friday night drew strong positions from those attending.

Attendees were greatly in favour of marijuana decriminalisation and legalisation. How representative the audience was of Bahamians’ views at large was a question that lingered after the event. It was also on the sidelines of this event that Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield said no reasonable person can deny the Bahamas must scrutinise laws that criminalise

people possessing small amounts of marijuana.

State Minister for Legal Affairs Elsworth Johnson also emphasised that to ensure the conversation about legalising or decriminalising marijuana persists, proponents of change must organise themselves to make the government pay attention.

Mr Dames said on Monday: “This is a discussion as I said before, that this is where the world is going and we in certainly the Bahamas will too have to look at our position and that will have to be clearly thought out. But we are at the right place. We are now having those discussions to see where the people of this nation will expect for us to go.”

Asked to reveal his personal position on the issue, Mr Dames said: “I have some thoughts on it but when we discuss it as a Cabinet, most certainly we’ll come back with our

position. But I said before we have to come to this point in this country where we begin to debate issues like that. There’s no hidden agenda or no secret. This is what democracy is all about.

“But at the end of the day whatever direction we go we as a government will have to ensure that we are fully prepared. We have been monitoring what has been taking place throughout the United States.

Canada is a little ahead of us but at that point as well where they are contemplating it and certainly the Caribbean as well. So this is a global discussion that is currently being had.”

He was also asked what he saw as a former police officer in communities where marijuana use was prevalent.

“Well a devastating one, a devastating one. But we have to look at that in different sections in different phases. For a very long

time now . . . I’ve seen discretionary options used by officers and certainly the courts in respect to young people for many years found in possession of small quantities of marijuana. But like any other business whether it’s the illegal lotto business or whether its marijuana, one of the key focus would have to be how do you regulate (and) how do you manage it.”

From a revenue generation stand point, Mr Turnquest said the discussion will have to go beyond the cash factor.

“There is a saying something about what is it to benefit the world and lose your soul? Something of that nature,” Mr Turnquest said. “I think this is one of those kinds of considerations. So it’s not purely an economic discussion. We have to look at the social side. “We have to look at how this will affect our communities and network productivity.

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Barbados still blacklisted despite Couple in UK court for funding wealthy lifestyle with money stolen government’s protest about ‘tax haven’ The European Union (EU) has Barbados was among four from Bermuda government written to the Barbados government, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) A COUPLE accused of buying cars and a string of properties in the United Kingdom with money stolen from the Bermuda Government – with a friend and financial adviser as their accomplices – have gone on trial in Wales.

Qualified accountant Jeffrey Bevan, 50; his 52-year-old wife, Samantha Bevan, a former headmistress; along with their 42-year-old friend, Joel Ismail; and financial adviser Paul Charity, 52, deny all charges on a 14-count indictment covering the May 2011 to February 2014 period.

It is alleged that the couple laundered the US$2.4 million they stole to finance a wealthy lifestyle.

Bevan allegedly began illegally taking taxpayers’ money after moving to the island to start the job as payments manager in the Office of the Accountant General of Bermuda.

He quit his job less than three years later, in May 2013, to move back to

Wales – citing his mother’s poor health and the children’s schooling as the reasons for his resignation – after having bought luxury Mercedes cars and a making series of property investments around Britain.

Bevan left the island before an investigation subsequently uncovered 52 bogus payments that were made to he and his wife’s account in Bermuda before being transferred to Britain, including US$89,000 to Chevron International and another for US$71,000 to the Sylvia Richardson Care facility.

“Mr Bevan was dishonestly involved in the fraudulent transfer of nearly two and half million dollars of money belonging to the Bermudan people, which had been covered up by being in the names of other organizations,” prosecutor Tim Evans said when the trial began yesterday in the Cardiff Crown Court.

providing what is believed to be an explanation of its decision to include the country on a December 5, 2017 list of 17 global tax havens.

However, it appears that the 28-member grouping has kept this country on the blacklist, despite Government’s protests.

Minister of International Business Donville Inniss confirmed to online newspaper Barbados Today that he received correspondence from the political and economic bloc in response to a letter he sent last month.

However, he refused to disclose its contents, and would only say that he would be signing another letter “to respond to them regarding the question that Barbados be removed from whatever list they have”.

Inniss said he was hoping the issue would be settled soon, even while admitting that similar challenges would pop up from time to time.

“In the international business we

Minister of International Business Donville Inniss says he will be signing another letter “to respond to them regarding the question that Barbados be removed from whatever list they have”.

will continue to have challenges with our partners in other jurisdictions, and the European Union matter remains there. I hope that will be settled early in the New Year,” he said.

countries on the list of 17 blacklisted by the EU as non-cooperative tax havens. The others were: Grenada, St Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago.

Those placed on the list were described as not doing enough to crackdown on offshore avoidance schemes.

About two weeks after the list was published, Inniss had said he did not know “what the problem is”, and in the absence of clarification from the EU, it was difficult to determine what steps Barbados needed to take in order to be removed from the list.

Inniss, who had previously described the blacklisting “unfortunate and unfair”, had also suggested that Barbados was a fully cooperative jurisdiction when it came to taxation matters, and that it had made the required commitments to either amend or eradicate its regimes that were not in line with EU specifications by the December 5, 2017 deadline. (Barbados Today)

Servcom Services Ltd

is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:

SKILLED POSITION

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To skillfully and professionally perform all scheduled maintenance related jobs.

• Account for time spent on individual works and actively seek further tasks when assigned tasks are completed.

• To advise the Engineering Administrator when parts or supplies need to be reordered.

• Perform weekly and monthly physical counts of all inventory stock and tooling and requirements.

• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Engineering Administrator Requirements • Must meet minimum professional qualification/certification in Plumbing/Electrical/ Mechanical and A/C related trades • Must have minimum of two years hands-on experience working on minor electrical, painting, plumbing and A/C • Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.

• Must work weekends and holidays Salary $8.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience

DOMESTIC WORKER – (LIVE IN) Applicants must have previous experience as a domestic work and cook. Must be comfortable and experienced around the care of a 3 year old toddler and be willing to work 6 days a week including holidays and weekends. Hours will need to be flexible in order to flex for evening service when required. Nutritional food experience also an asset. Must have a willing, positive and personable attitude. For the above position, applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as they should also enjoy working with people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required and a valid driver’s license is a plus.

Interested persons can contact Kitchandra McDonald at 649-244-0564 or kitchandra_penn@hotmail.com for submission of resumes and additional information Deadline is January 26th, 2018.

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NOTICE This is a public service announcement from Provo Water Company: All water bills are now available. If you have not received your bill, please contact Provo Water Company immediately on (649) 339-9282 or email Billing@provowater.tc to request your bill.

Any balance not paid in full by the due date of Friday 19th January, 2018 is considered past due (delinquent) and the account is subject to immediate disconnection of service.

The amount due plus a reconnection fee must be paid in full to restore a disconnected service.

Late fees are also applicable.

A delinquent disconnection can take up to 24 hours to be restored.

Please allow three (3) business days to process payments not made directly at Provo Water Company offices.

Please ensure that faucets are turned off before service is reconnected to prevent accidental flooding.

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California mudslides death toll rises with over a dozen missing HUNDREDS of rescuers are combing wreckage in Southern California for those missing after mudslides that have killed 17.

Another 28 injuries have been reported in Santa Barbara County following the deluge that overwhelmed an area scorched by wildfires last month.

More than 100 homes were destroyed, and another 300 have been damaged.

One rescue worker tearfully described plucking a “muddy doll” of a toddler from under several feet of debris.

Berkeley Johnson said the twoyear-old girl was taken to hospital and suffered an injury to her hip.

“I don’t know how the baby survived,” Mr Berkeley told the Santa Barbara Independent newspaper.

He said of his own home in the community of Montecito: “This was an hour of rain, and the house was gone.”

Mr Johnson said he and his wife, Karen, heard a baby crying after the flooding had subsided and they managed to climb down from the roof of their swamped home.

The pair joined a fireman to dig the toddler out, scooping mud from her mouth before she was taken to hospital.

“Had we not gone over there, I don’t think that kid would have [survived],” he added.

Police say 17 people remain missing. The death toll rose on Wednesday afternoon after two more bodies were found.

Nigel Farage, seen here in December, called for a second referendum on the UK’s future in the European Union on Thursday.

Farage says he might support a second Brexit referendum Fire department workers rescued a 14-year-old girl from a collapsed house in Montecito.

More than 50 people have been rescued already but many places were still inaccessible. Several roads were closed, including the major Highway 101 which authorities say will not be reopened until Monday.

“We are still very much in active search-and-rescue mode,” said Chris Elms, a spokesman for Cal Fire, warning that the death toll may still rise.

“That’s a fear. We are still very hopeful that we will locate people alive,” he added.

Santa Barbara County spokesman Amber Anderson said: “We have no idea where they’re at. We think somewhere in the debris field.”

The upmarket neighbourhood of Montecito is home to celebrities such as actor Rob Lowe, chat show host Ellen DeGeneres and media

mogul Oprah Winfrey.

On Instagram, Ms Winfrey said her property had escaped the worst as she toured the scene, but described the house next door as “devastated”.

Some Montecito residents returned to their homes on Wednesday to see what they could salvage from the ruins.

“The house being gone, it’s just a house, it’s just some clothes and a house,” Sam Johnson told Reuters.

“But in a neighbourhood this small, every name that turns up is someone’s dad, someone’s cousin, someone’s teacher and that’s got to be the worst part of it all, I think.

We’re just happy for everyone that makes it.”

The first rain in months caused mudslides when it hit ground that had been burned by December’s huge wildfires.

NIGEL Farage, the most prominent campaigner for Britain to leave the European Union, says he is warming to the idea of a second Brexit referendum.

Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party, said it would silence “once and for all” the voices of those who oppose Britain’s departure from the EU and want it to be stopped.

“The Cleggs, the Blairs, the Adonises will never ever, ever give up,” he said, referring to prominent “remain” campaigners such as former Prime Minister Tony Blair.

“They wil go on whingeing and whining and moaning all the way through this process so maybe, just maybe, I’m reaching the point of just thinking that we should have a second referendum on EU membership,” Farage told the UK’s Channel 5.

It was the first time since the referendum that Farage has suggested he might support a second

vote. Previously he has insisted that the result of the 2016 referendum had to be respected.

“I think if we had a second referendum on EU membership, we’d kill (the issue) off for a generation. The percentage that would vote to leave next time would be very much bigger than it was last time round and we may just finish the whole thing off and Blair can disappear off into total obscurity,” he added.

The UK voted to leave the European Union by a 52%-48% margin in 2016. The issue has dominated British politics ever since.

Since the vote, some prominent opponents of Brexit have suggested it should be reversed. Blair, the former leader of the Labour Party, has argued that the electorate were not given a full picture of the consequences of “leaving the largest free trade bloc in the world.” He has argued for voters to be given the opportunity to reconsider once the full details have been determined.

Mayor of London warns of Brexit ‘lost decade’ THE Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned that a hard Brexit could lead to “a lost decade of lower growth”.

He said a no-deal outcome, in which the UK left both the EU customs union and single market, could cost the country half a million jobs and £50bn in lost investment by 2030.

Mr Khan said the findings came from research he had commissioned from analysts Cambridge Econometrics.

He called on the government to alter its strategy in talks with Brussels.

“This new analysis shows why the government should now change its approach and negotiate a deal that enables us to remain in both the single market and the customs union,” Mr Khan said.

“It’s astonishing that the government has failed to do any proper impact assessments on what Brexit could mean for our economy.

“Their complete lack of preparation is irresponsible, leading to fears that they are putting party politics ahead of the national interest.”

The London mayor’s comments came ahead of a meeting between Theresa May and business leaders from the UK’s financial services industry, as the government attempts to secure a Brexit deal that will include the sector.

The prime minister will meet with Barclays chief executive Jes Staley and Goldman Sachs International boss Richard Gnodde, among others, on Thursday afternoon.

Chancellor Philip Hammond will also attend after returning from Berlin, where he described financial services as pivotal to a “bespoke” trade deal.

In a joint article for the Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper, Mr Hammond and Brexit Secretary David Davis said that “the economic partnership should cover the length and breadth of our economies

Sadiq Khan said a no-deal outcome, in which the UK left both the EU customs union and single market, could cost the country half a million jobs and £50bn in lost investment by 2030.

including the service industries — and financial services”.

Bloomberg reported that Germany was considering a plan that would give UK financial services companies access to Europe in

exchange for payments to the EU budget.

Asked in Berlin if the UK would pay in exchange for bank access, Mr Hammond said: “We will talk about all of these things.”

Senior executives from the London Stock Exchange will attend the regular meeting at 10 Downing Street along with Mark Wilson, chief executive of insurance group Aviva.

Paul Manduca, chairman of insurer Prudential, will also take part where he will also appear in his capacity as chairman of the advisory council of TheCityUK, the lobby group for the financial services sector.

Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has said that there will not be a special deal with the UK financial services.

He told The Guardian: “There is no place it. There is not a single trade agreement that is open to financial services. It doesn’t exist.”

Mr Davis has described the UK’s preferred deal with Europe as “Canada plus, plus, plus” - a reference to Canada’s low-tariff free trade deal with the EU but with services included as well as goods.

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Malaysia approves new search by private company for missing plane

President Vladimir Putin poses for a selfie during a visit to the Academy of Biathlon last year.

Russia to offer iPhones for voters in polling station selfie competition VLADIMIR Putin wants his citizens to head to vote for him with love, or at least heart emojis.

Kremlin officials are preparing to entice voters to participate in a largely perfunctory election this March by offering iPhones and iPads to young people as prizes in a competition for polling station selfies, according to Russian outlet RBK. The plan, which reportedly runs through regional election commissions and will include a large promotional campaign, is still in its beginning phases ahead of election day, March 18.

Officials hope to get musicians,

actors and athletes to pump up the electoral excitement into a “holiday atmosphere,” though it was not immediately clear who would decide the winners.

Putin, who has enjoyed approval ratings of around 80% since a surge around his annexation of Crimea, is expected to claim victory in the election easily.

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, also unlikely to have posed a real threat, has called for a boycott after being barred from running because of a fraud conviction on what he considers politically motivated charges.

MALAYSIA’S government said Saturday that it has approved a new attempt by a private company to find the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, nearly four years after its disappearance sparked one of aviation’s biggest mysteries.

The Houston, Texas-based company Ocean Infinity dispatched a search vessel this past week to look in the southern Indian Ocean for debris from the plane, which disappeared March 8, 2014, on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 227 passengers and 12 crew members.

The governments of Malaysia, China and Australia called off the nearly three-year official search last January. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s final report on the search conceded that authorities were no closer to knowing the reasons for the Boeing 777’s disappearance, or its exact location.

“The basis of the offer from Ocean Infinity is based on ‘no cure, no fee,’” Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said Saturday, meaning that payment will be made only if the company finds the wreckage.

“That means they are willing to search the area of 25,000 square kilometers (9,653 square miles) pointed out by the expert group near the Australian waters,” he said.

However, he said, “I don’t want to give too much hope ... to the (next

of kin).” He said his government was committed to continuing with the search.

He did not offer other details.

Ocean Infinity said in a statement that the search vessel Seabed Constructor, which left the South African port of Durban on Tuesday, was taking advantage of favorable weather to move toward “the vicinity of the possible search zone.”

In the initial search for the plane, a 52-day surface search covered an area of several million square kilometers (square miles) in the Indian Ocean west of Australia,

before an underwater search mapped 710,000 square kilometers (274,000 square miles) of seabed at depths of up to 6,000 meters (20,000 feet).

They were the largest aviation searches of their kind in history, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

Despite other methods such as studying satellite imagery and investigating ocean drifts after debris from the plane washed ashore on islands in the eastern Indian Ocean and the east coast of Africa, the 1,046-day search was called off on Jan. 17, 2017.

ENGINEERING AUTOCAD TECHNICIAN

TURKS & CAICOS BANKING COMPANY LIMITED

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING: • 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.

REQUIREMENTS: - Masters Degree in Finance or equivalent qualification - Minimum of 10 years experience in senior position at a European financial institution.

- Language Skills in French and German - Profound knowledge of private and commercial banking - Profound Compliance knowledge (including FATCA, CRS) - Equities, Forex and Metal Trading experience and understanding - Strong Leadership and Communication skills - Extensive IT Hardware and Network knowledge HR MANAGEMENT AND BOARD POSITION BACKGROUND - Credit/Loan Business experience (structuring, risk analysis etc.)

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY AN EXPATRIATE. Salary range: USD 80,000.00-100,000.00 PLEASE SUBMIT CV TO:

TURKS AND CAICOS BANKING COMPANY LTD. ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES THE REGENT VILLAGE, UNIT H102 GRACE BAY ROAD PO BOX 777, PROVIDENCIALES SERVICES@TCBC.TC

In this March 6, 2016, file photo, well wishes are written on a wall of hope during a remembrance event for the ill fated Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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, 2018.

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Only Applicants with all minimum requirements will be interviewed.

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37 Cooper Jack Bay Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: principal@precioustreasuresschool.com Tel: 1-649-941-5186

JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRECIOUS TREASURES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

INVITES applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions for the 2017/2018 academic school year.

PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR:

Qualification must include but not limited to the following: • Master of Arts in Teaching • Experience in working with International Primary Curriculum • Minimum of 10 years work experience in similar position • Output driven • Possess strong abilities in 21st century teaching methodologies • Possess strong abilities in administration, Training and education • Full in-depth knowledge and understanding of educational best practices and how to secure learning in the 21st Century • Must be proficient in the use of computers and technology in teaching and learning environment • Able to lead a highly motivated and energetic Faculty • Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

PRESCHOOL:

PRESCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR/TEACHER: Qualification must include but not limited to the following: • Master or equivalent in educational studies & development • Experience in working with International Primary Curriculum • Appropriate Teacher training qualifications • Possess strong abilities in Education and Administration • Output driven • Possess strong abilities in 21st century teaching methodologies • At least Five years’ experience in similar position • Possesses mature, caring and loving disposition • Clean police clearance certificate • Willing to work long hours and on public holidays • Must be proficient in the use of computers and technology in teaching and learning environment • Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

TRAINED TEACHER SECONDARY LEVEL: Qualification must include but not limited to the following: • Master or equivalent in educational studies & development • Appropriate Teacher training qualifications • Experience in working with International Primary Curriculum • Output driven • Possess strong abilities in 21st century teaching methodologies • At least Five years’ experience in similar position • Possesses mature, caring and loving disposition • Clean police clearance certificate • Willing to work long hours and on public holidays • Must be proficient in the use of computers and

technology in teaching and learning environment • Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

TRAINED PRESCHOOL TEACHER: • A Teaching Diploma or Degree from a recognized institution with emphasis on Early Childhood Education; • Experience in working with International Primary Curriculum • Output driven • At least five years’ experience in similar position • Possess strong abilities in 21st century teaching methodologies • Possesses mature, caring and loving disposition • Clean police clearance certificate • Willing to work long hours and on public holidays • Must be proficient in the use of computers and technology in teaching and learning environment • Salary commensurate with experience and qualification

PRIMARY:

TRAINED GENERALIST TEACHERS GRADES 1-6 Qualification must include but not limited to the following: • A minimum of First Degree or equivalent in educational studies • Appropriate Teacher training qualifications • Experience in working with International Primary Curriculum • Output driven • Possess strong abilities in 21st century teaching methodologies • At least three years’ experience in similar position • Possesses mature, caring and loving disposition • Clean police clearance certificate • Willing to work long hours and on public holidays • Must be proficient in the use of computers and technology in teaching and learning environment • Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

ANCILLARY:

CLEANERS/ DOMESTIC WORKERS:

- Person will be responsible to keep classrooms and Toilets clean at all times - Be willing to work until late evenings and on nonschool days if required - Person will be responsible to maintain school surroundings and do minor repairs and maintenance.

- Salary $6.50 per hour

COOK:

- Person will be responsible to prepare daily lunches for the Students and Teachers - Candidate must possess a valid driver’s License.

- Salary $6.50 per hour

Applications should be submitted to the HR Department no later than January 31st 2018: P.O. Box 293, 37 Cooper Jack Bay Road, Providenciales.

Sous Chef JOB SUMMARY

Will be second in command in our kitchen, following the Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines.

The successful candidate will employ his/her culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the Resort’s guest satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus • Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets the resort’s quality standards • Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary

REQUIREMENTS

• 6 years’ experience as a Sous Chef • Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures • Working knowledge various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) • BS degree in culinary science or related certificate would be a plus

Bar Supervisor JOB SUMMARY

To assist the Bar Manager in the day-to-day operations and development of a constantly evolving, multifunctional bar. The post holder will run shifts in the bar, overseeing all bar staff, customer service and operations ensuring that the bar runs smoothly and that excellent service is provided to all visitors.

Key responsibilities: Ensure that excellent customer service is delivered at all times appropriate service speeds are achieved and policies relating to service standards and procedures are followed; accurate cashing -up and cleaning procedures are carried at end of night ;all staff are fully briefed about menus, offers and other venue details; maintain an overview of stock and manage physical stock control during shifts, ensuring full availability of all menu items; help maintain effective stock control, storage, rotation and inventories to minimize wastage; ensure when required all deliveries are received and confirmed correctly and that all relevant delivery notes/ invoices are correct and that all services and items are being charged for correctly Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in bar supervision, working in a multifaceted venue a must. Experience of working in a busy, late night environment and a barista desirable Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Applicants must be willing to relocate and live in South Caicos.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Interested Applicants should send their resumes to info@saunders.tc or 649-941-4533

Salary Commensurate with experience.

Positions are currently held by work permit holder

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ACCOUNTANT Applications are invited from suited qualified and experienced persons for the Post of Accountant at the TCI Community College in Grand Turk.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Accountant has overall responsibility for astute financial management of the accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, cost recovery and scenario planning of the College and performing the necessary functions as are related to these areas.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following full-time lecturing positions at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College for the semester commencing February 19, 2018:.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Accountant supervises the Bursar and is directly responsible to the President.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

a) Developing and implementing proper procedures to properly record and maintain accurate records of the financial transactions of the College. b) Accurate maintenance of the accounting records of the College with full utilization of appropriate computer software. c) Preparing and submitting to the President and the Board of Governors, monthly quarterly and annually, reports on the financial statements and analyses of all aspects of the financial activities of the College including fully reconciled financial statement and variance reports for use by the College. d) Ensuring proper maintenance of procedures for student billing and fee income, to ensure that income is properly controlled and students charged the appropriate fees. e) Supervision of the Bursar are: • Data entry • Fee collection and deposit • Receipt and sale of books • Monthly bank account reconciliation • Preparation of Purchase Orders and payment vouchers f) Responsible for payroll g) Ensuring that Inventory and fixed assets are properly recorded. h) Interaction with the Registrar and other Department of the College to ensure appropriate recording of student financial information. i) Ensuring that effective use is made of the available computerized technology to facilitate appropriate report for effective management decision. j) Other reasonably related duties, which may be assigned from time to time by the President for the efficient functioning of the College.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills: 1. Must possess at least a first degree or professional qualification from an internationally recognized and accredited institution.

2. A minimum of two (2) years working experience as an Accountant or in a related field.

3. Must be computer literate and have a sound, working knowledge of computerized accounting software including QuickBooks Pro. 4. Must be confidential, competent, tactful, honest, and vigilant at all times.

5. Must demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the job.

Salary is in the scale: US$38,875.20 – 46,029.00 per annum. Application giving full details of qualifications and experience, recommendation from current place of employment, character reference, as well as a current police record should reach

AT THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BSA):

Management/Human Resource Management FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (EDT):

Early Childhood Education

FACULTY OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TVE):

Architectural/Building Design Technology/Civil Engineering/Automotive Engineering Tech Lecturers are required to teach across different academic levels from the G.C.E. Advanced level, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency and up to the Associate and Bachelor Degree levels. Multi-disciplinary candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for these positions.

The ideal candidate must have knowledge and skills obtained through collegiate preparation resulting in a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) which must include eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the area being applied for, from an accredited and recognized institution plus a Teaching Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma and no less than three years post qualification teaching experience. A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of a second class honors or other postgraduate qualifications, teaching certificate/Diploma and experience in teaching at Tertiary level may be considered.

Salary is in the scale: Level I: US$27,399.90 – $39,102.30 per annum.

Level II: US$40,210 – $43,488.40 per annum.

Entry point will depend on qualifications and experience. In the case of staff recruited from overseas, appointment is on contractual terms for an initial period of two years.

A gratuity is payable at the end of satisfactory contractual service at the rate of 10% of salary drawn during the period of service. A housing allowance is payable at existing rates.

Applications with copies of qualifications (including official transcripts), two character references, a police record and a recent testimonial from current place of employment should be sent to the:

PRESIDENT, TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, P.O. BOX 236, LIGHTHOUSE ROAD, GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

THE PRESIDENT, TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PO BOX 236, GRAND TURK, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS,

to reach not later than 23rd December, 2017. Where possible, applicants should e-mail their applications.

on or before the 23rd December, 2017.

TCICOMC@TCIWAY.TC PRESIDENT@TCICC.EDU.TC DEAN@TCICC.EDU.TC

EMAIL

Applications may be hand delivered or emailed to tcicomc@tciway.tc OR president@tcicc.edu.tc 16714

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for interview will be contacted.

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Spielberg: Oprah would make a brilliant president and I will back her THE undeclared but burgeoning campaign to elect Oprah Winfrey the next President of the United States has received another boost, with the full-throated backing of one of Hollywood’s biggest figures: Steven Spielberg.

“I think Oprah Winfrey would make an absolutely brilliant president,” the Oscar-winning director told the Guardian on Thursday. Spielberg, in London to promote his new movie The Post, said: “If she declares, I will back her.”

Speculation about a Winfrey presidential run in 2020 took off following Sunday’s Golden Globes Awards ceremony, where the TV host and impresario delivered a barnstorming and intensely political speech. Afterwards her partner, Stedman Graham, told the Los Angeles Times: “It’s up to the people. She would absolutely do it.”

Spielberg, widely acclaimed as the most commercially successful filmmaker in cinema history, was effusive in his praise: “She is crackerjack on the money on women’s issues and I call her the ambassador of empathy.

And our country could use a dose of empathy right now.”

Spielberg, who directed Winfrey in his 1985 film The Colour Purple, said the actor-turned-TV-mogul would be a unifying figure. “She’s been on the air for 35 years with all kinds of social outreach, building

Speculation about a Winfrey presidential run in 2020 took off following Sunday’s Golden Globes Awards ceremony, where the TV host and impresario delivered a barnstorming and intensely political speech.

bridges between different ideologies and different points of view.”

Asked if she has the skill set to be president, he replied, “Does our current president have the skill set to be president?”

Pressed on whether Democrats should look to replace Donald Trump with a candidate with governing experience rather than another TV celebrity, Spielberg said, “I think we need a mindful, empathetic human being in the White House who understands people and puts people ahead of their own ideas of power and self-aggrandisement – and I

think Oprah has already proved her capacity for selflessness.”

He noted that previous presidents had often arrived in office having fulfilled no role comparable to the US presidency. “I think she’ll learn on the job the same way Bill Clinton learned – a former governor of Arkansas – or Barack Obama, a junior senator, learned on the job. I’d much rather go for someone like Oprah Winfrey than a career politician.”

Asked if his endorsement was serious, Spielberg said it was and that he’d “like the next president to be a president of the people.”

Douglas makes pre-emptive move to deny sexual misconduct OSCAR winning actor Michael Douglas has issued a pre-emptive denial of a sexual misconduct accusation, saying he wanted to get ahead of a potential story being investigated by Hollywood publications.

In a lengthy interview with entertainment industry website Deadline.com, published late on Tuesday, Douglas denied that he had masturbated in front of a woman who worked for him about 32 years ago.

“This is a complete lie, fabrication, no truth to it whatsoever,” Douglas said.

The accusation by the unidentified woman has not been published but Douglas said he had been informed by his attorneys in December that The Hollywood Reporter and other publications were investigating her claim.

“I felt the need to get ahead of this,” Douglas, 73, told Deadline.

“I had the choice of waiting for a story to come out, one that will clearly get picked up by other

In a lengthy interview with entertainment industry website Deadline.com, Michael Douglas denied that he had masturbated in front of a woman who worked for him about 32 years ago.

newspapers and magazines, and then I have to sit there and try to defend myself.”

The double Oscar-winner is the second celebrity to get his version of events out before being publicly

accused of sexual impropriety in a scandal that has rocked Hollywood and led to many men being fired or cut out of projects.

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock posted a social media message last month saying he was “part of the problem,” saying he had in the past been accused of rape and had settled a sexual harassment lawsuit.

Douglas told Deadline he had been informed by his attorney that the woman also accused him of using coarse language around her, but not to her, and claimed that he had “blackballed” her in the industry after firing her.

The actor denied blackballing the women but admitted using “colorful language” in conversations with friends in his home and office.

Douglas said he supported the #MeToo movement by those breaking their silence over past sexual harassment, and that he had the support of his wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and his children. (Reuters)

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein and ex-wife Georgina Chapman have finalised the terms of their divorce, according to a source.

Weinstein’s wife gets custody of kids, $15-20M in divorce settlement DISGRACED movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and his fashion designer wife Georgina Chapman have finalized the terms of their divorce, a source told the Daily News on Wednesday.

The settlement worth $15 million to $20 million came just ahead of the estranged couple’s 10-year anniversary, the source said.

Their prenuptial agreement required that Weinstein pay $300,000 in spousal support for each year of the marriage if it lasted less than a decade. If the marriage had passed 10 years, that figure reportedly would have jumped to $400,000.

The couple’s assets, which will be divided, include a West Village townhouse estimated to be worth $15 million and a Hamptons estate recently listed for $12.4 million.

They also have homes in Connecticut and Los Angeles.

Chapman, 41, is expected to get primary custody of their children, ages 4 and 7.

The deal was finalised late last year. The source said both sides had hoped to keep the terms secret.

Attorneys for both Weinstein, 65, and Chapman declined to comment.

Chapman has yet to file papers making the divorce official.

Chapman announced she was leaving Weinstein in October.

“My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions,” Chapman said in a statement to People magazine at the time. “I have chosen to leave my husband. Caring for my young children is my first priority and I ask the media for privacy at this time.”

The news regarding the divorce

emerged the same day TMZ released a video of a patron at an Arizona restaurant slapping Weinstein in the face and cursing him out.

“Get your f--ing a-- out of here,” the man says in the video. “You’re a f---ing piece of s--t.”

Weinstein — who was once worth as much as $300 million — faces an avalanche of lawsuits and financial ruin.

Weinstein has been attending a therapy program in Scottsdale following articles in the New York Times and New Yorker in October that portrayed him as a serial sex predator who used his influence in Hollywood and army of enablers to prey on women. He apologized but denied any non-consensual sexual encounters occurred. He was fired from the Weinstein Company that month.

On the legal front, he is battling multiple lawsuits in Manhattan and Los Angeles regarding his alleged misconduct.

Last month a former Netflix associate producer filed a $10 million lawsuit against Weinstein.

An unidentified actress filed a separate $14 million case against him in Toronto.

Last week, a judge rejected an effort by Weinstein’s first wife, Eve Chilton, to get a $5 million prepayment on future child support on the grounds the embattled film producer likely won’t be able to pay in the years to come.

“He’s going to have very little left,” Chilton’s attorney Bonnie Rabin argued in a hearing. “(There) are lawsuits not in four to five states, but perhaps four to five countries.” (NYDailynews)

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Middle-aged can reverse heart risk with exercise, study suggests THE new year is a time when many plan to shape up after the excesses of the festive period.

Now there is good news for those who fear it might be too late in life to improve their fitness.

People into late middle age can reverse or reduce the risk of heart failure caused by decades of sedentary living by exercising, a study has found.

But there is a catch - it takes two years of aerobic exercise, four to five days a week, researchers said.

The study, published in the journal Circulation, analysed the hearts of 53 adults aged 45-64 who were healthy but had no history of exercising regularly.

Research has shown that sedentary behaviours - such as sitting or reclining for long periods of time increase the risk of heart disease.

The study’s participants were divided into two groups, with one following an aerobic exercise routine that progressed in intensity over the two years and another doing yoga, balance training and weight training three times a week, also for two years.

The aerobic exercise group showed an 18% improvement in their maximum oxygen intake during exercise and a more than 25% improvement in “plasticity” in the left ventricular muscle of the heart both markers of a healthier heart.

However, the benefits were not seen in the second group.

Dr Benjamin Levine, lead author of the study and the founder and director of the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, a joint programme between Texas Health

Researchers found that women who took part in group singing sessions with their babies experienced a much faster improvement in their symptoms than those who did not.

Singing ‘speeds up’ recovery from post-natal depression People into late middle age can reverse or reduce the risk of heart failure caused by decades of sedentary living by exercising, a study has found.

Resources and UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas, said: “The key to a healthier heart in middle age is the right dose of exercise, at the right time in life.

“We found what we believe to be the optimal dose of the right kind of exercise, which is four to five times a week, and the ‘sweet spot’ in time, when the heart risk from a lifetime of sedentary behaviour can be improved - which is late-middle age.

“The result was a reversal of decades of a sedentary lifestyle on the heart for most of the study participants.”

Dr Levine told the BBC the takehome message from the research is that exercise needs to be a part of people’s personal hygiene, like teeth brushing.

“It’s not something that gets added

on to the end of the day: You brush your teeth, you change your clothes, you eat food and drink water.

“You do these things for personal hygiene. Exercise is equally important. You need to find ways to incorporate it into your daily activities.”

Dr Richard Siow, vice-dean for the faculty of life sciences and medicine at King’s College London and director of ageing research at King’s, told the BBC the study was valuable in that shows we can delay cardiovascular ageing.

He said it provided further evidence that “we can, in a way, rejuvenate or make the cells in the heart, and also in the blood vessels for that matter, resemble younger cells through an exercise programme”.

SINGING could help mothers recover from post-natal depression more quickly, a study suggests.

Researchers found that women who took part in group singing sessions with their babies experienced a much faster improvement in their symptoms than those who did not.

The study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, looked at 134 mothers with post-natal depression.

Early recovery is seen to be crucial to limit effects on mother and baby.

Post-natal depression is estimated to affect one in eight new mothers.

Previous studies have indicated singing can help improve the mental health of older people and those with dementia, but this is the first controlled study of its effect on postnatal depression.

The women were placed into three groups: one took part in group singing another took part in in creative play sessions a third group received their usual care, which could include family support, antidepressants or

mindfulness The singing workshops saw the mothers learning lullabies and songs from around the world with their babies and creating new songs together about motherhood.

And those with moderate to severe symptoms of post-natal depression reported a much faster improvement than mothers in the usual care and play groups.

All the groups improved over the 10 weeks, but in the first six weeks the singing group had already reported an average 35% decrease in depressive symptoms.

Principal investigator Dr Rosie Perkins said the study, although small, was significant because it was important to tackle the symptoms as quickly as possible.

“Post-natal depression is debilitating for mothers and their families, yet our research indicates that for some women something as accessible as singing with their baby could help to speed up recovery at one of the most vulnerable times of their lives,” she said.

How alcohol damages stem cell DNA and increases cancer risk DRINKING alcohol produces a harmful chemical in the body which can lead to permanent genetic damage in the DNA of stem cells, increasing the risk of cancer developing, according to research published on Wednesday.

Working with mice in a laboratory, British scientists used chromosome analysis and DNA sequencing to examine the genetic damage caused by acetaldehyde, a harmful chemical produced when the body processes alcohol.

Their findings offered more detail about how alcohol increases the risk of developing 7 types of cancer, including common forms such as breast and bowel cancer. It also showed how the body seeks to defend against the damage alcohol can do. “Some cancers develop due to DNA damage in stem cells. While

some damage occurs by chance, our findings suggest that drinking alcohol can increase the risk of this damage,” said Ketan Patel, a professor at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, who co-led the study.

The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, citing “convincing evidence” it causes cancer in humans.

A study published in 2011 found that alcohol is responsible for around 4 percent of all cancer in Britain – equating to around 12,800 cases a year.

In Wednesday’s study, published in the journal Nature, Patel’s team gave diluted alcohol to mice and then analysed the effect on the animals’ DNA. They found that acetaldehyde

According to research, alcohol increases the risk of developing 7 types of cancer, including common forms such as breast and bowel cancer.

can break and damage DNA within blood stem cells, permanently altering the DNA sequences within these cells.

This is important, Patel said, because when healthy stem cells become faulty, they can give rise to cancerous cells.

The researchers also looked at how the body tries to protect itself against damage caused by alcohol. The first line of defence is a group of enzymes called aldehyde dehydrogenases or ALDHs, Patel explained. These break down the acetaldehyde into acetate, which cells can then use as a source of energy.

In the study, when mice lacking a critical ALDH enzyme were given alcohol, their DNA suffered four times as damage compared with mice with a properly functioning version of the enzyme.

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VACANCY NOTICE MAINTENANCE MAN/TECHNICIAN REPORTS TO:

Engineering and Maintenance Manager JOB PURPOSE:

Provide services as general helper for maintenance and engineering Department. Ensuring shrub removal around the fences at various Aerodromes, Ensure the runway is cleared of debris and overgrown vegetation and foreign objects as required by regulations.

Perform other related duties as directed by the Engineering and Maintenance Manager or person authorized to give instructions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, a police certificate and a copy of the passport photo page.

WAGES: $10.50 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 25, 2018 All Applications should be addressed to:

Shenrika Robinson Executive Human Resource Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com

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January 13-19, 2018 VAN’S TIRE SHOP FIVE CAYS IS SEEKIGN TO EMPLOY

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS TRANCILIA CHARLES THE BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

TOP END MILLWORK Is seeking to employ

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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR VILLA COOK

VILLA COOK REPORTS TO: VILLA MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

SALES CLERK STORE KEEPER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 232-7177

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NANNY

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

5 FINISHING CARPENTERS

CONTACT: 344-9033 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 332-3300

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 16927

THE VILLA AT BLUE MOUNTAIN Is seeking to employ

Salary: $6.50 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16941

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

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

Interested applicants including Islanders/ Belongers can bring all applications to The Villas at Blue Mountain, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos or email christi@ bluemountain.tc. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16921

RAINBOW CONSTRUCTION PAINTER$10.00 PER HOUR MEME PIERRE FISHERMAN/DIVER $6.50 PER HOUR S.H.A CONSTRUCTION TILE LAYER $10.00 PER HOUR CANPELA GROCERYCLEANER $6.50 PER HOUR DONNY C. NAVIL STEEL MAN $10.00 PER HOUR BLAZE CONSTRUCTION PLUMBER $10.00 PER HOUR 16930

A SOMMELIER IS REQUIRED FOR A PRIVATE VILLA Since the successful candidate will work closely with the private villa chef he/she is expected to assist the chef with other duties and possess the following experience and qualities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: • Experience in Five Star F&B is essential.

• Expansive wine knowledge in order to assist private chef, owners and guest with wine parings for dining.

• Serving and bartending experience is also essential since the sommelier will be expected to serve dinner and drinks.

• Butler experience in a Five Star environment is essential.

• Assist private chef in maintaining the cleanliness and proper sanitation of the kitchen • He/she must be willing to work flexible and long hours (week-ends, & especially holidays) whilst there are guests.

• He/she must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required.

• He/she must be extremely well presented and have a good command of English. Since the family are native Spanish speaker’s knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage but not essential.

• A clean driver’s license is also required as the Sommelier would be expected to assist the private chef with shopping.

• When there are no guests in the villa he/she is expected to work with the team to assist in maintaining the villa.

• Salary is dependent on experience.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply by email to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy of their application to the Department of labour.

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Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavor for the dining rooms, banquets and other food facilities, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction.

Additionally, responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen.

VILLA COOK DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaison with Concierge for food provision to purchase prior guest arrival • Submit the provision receipts, to Accounting in accurate report and timely manner • General cleaning the kitchen area prior and post guest’s stays and ensure everything is clean and in working order • Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.

• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling the chef assistant as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.

• Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to work within villa team.

• He should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity • Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives.

• Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.

• Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.

• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

• Ensures practices and procedures comply with food handling and sanitation standards. This included completing an annual hygiene plan and hygiene inspection prior to guest arrival • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.

• Review guest comment for guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

• Coordinates with the purchase department for acquisition of needed goods and services.

• Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards.

• Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for anyone service or preparing food and beverage • Ensures all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, presentation and service levels.

• actively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Maintain Quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food.

• Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food servers.

• Discuss daily food cost reports with Villa Manager and Accounting • Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget.

• Identifies the developmental needs of staffs and provide coaching, mentoring, and also helping them to improve their knowledge or skills in relation to food and beverage.

• Frequently review finished products for quality and presentation before the orders are send to guest.

• Able to perform additional duties as requested by the Villa management as and when required.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to hotel operational Standard and Management Policy.

• When the villa do vacant he/she shall work with the villa team to ensure that the villa is clean and well maintained

PREREQUISITES:

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Having an eye for detail and creativity to look at things differently will be a key to developing the Food and Beverage Experience.

• Suitable qualified candidates should apply by email to: hr@thesource.tc and send a copy of their application to the Department of Labour.

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Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

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

Call: 231-3788

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

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

CALL 649 231-3788

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

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FOR QUICK SALE ONE BRAND NEW WASHER CALL 231-3788

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

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

NATIONAL COLONY REALTY LTD seeks to employ a

WE ARE OPEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894

MOMMY LORNA DAY CARE seeks to employ a

SPARK CAR RENTAL SOUTH DOCK ROAD IS SEEKIGN TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER BABY SITTER LABOURER

5 days a week at a salary of $300.00 per week please contact Theresa MENELY AT

in Grand Turk 5 days per week at a salary of $200.00 per month please

TELEPHONE NO. 946-5945

CONTACT TEL NO. 244-7818

16914

16915

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 345-3825

16918

NEEDED URGENTLY Senior Reporter Reporter/Sub-Editor

We are looking for an experienced all-round reporter to join our small team. The successful applicant would have run the gamut of covering community events to court and parliamentary reporting. The ideal candidate should be able to copy edit and be able to write eye-catching headlines, as well as proofread. He or she will be responsible for ensuring that copy is accurate; has correct grammar and follows house style. Applicant should be computer-literate and should know how to use a camera.

Please send application to the publisher at Turks & Caicos News Ltd. (The Weekly News) tcweeklynews@gmail.com, or P.O.Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

We are looking for a qualified reporter who has strong news gathering and writing skills, as well as the ability and enthusiasm to help keep the country’s leading newspaper ahead of the pack.

The position is available for immediate start and the successful candidate will be joining a small, dedicated team covering a wide range of news and features across the islands of the Turks & Caicos.

Local knowledge is preferred but not essential, but the successful applicant would have had wide experience in community, court and parliamentary reporting. A working knowledge of computer and photography is essential.

The salary for this position will be dependent on experience.

Write or email the publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com No phone calls please.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following full-time lecturing positions at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College for the semester commencing February 12, 2018.

Faculty of Computer Engineering and Mathematics (CEM):

Director

(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) Reporting: Directly to the Board of Directors and, as required, to the responsible Minister Reporting: Deputy Director Corporate Services, Financial Controller, Investment Manager,

Corporate Secretarial Assistant

Indirect Branch Managers

MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCES

– Grand Turk & Providenciales, Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Legal Counsel,

Faculty of Humanities & Fine Arts/Education & Training (EDT):

COMMUNICATION STUDIES/PRIMARY EDUCATION Lecturers are required to teach across different academic levels from the G.C.E. Advanced level, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency and up to the Associate and Bachelor Degree levels. Multi-disciplinary candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for these positions.

The ideal candidate must have knowledge and skills obtained through collegiate preparation resulting in a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) which must include eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the area being applied for, from an accredited and recognized institution plus a Teaching Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma and no less than three years post qualification teaching experience. A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of a second class honors or other postgraduate qualifications, teaching certificate/Diploma and experience in teaching at Tertiary level may be considered.

SALARY IS IN THE SCALE: Level I: US$27,399.90 – $39,102.30 per annum.

Level II: US$40,210 – $43,488.40 per annum.

Entry point will depend on qualifications and experience. In the case of staff recruited from overseas, appointment is on contractual terms for an initial period of two years. A gratuity is payable at the end of satisfactory contractual service at the rate of 10% of salary drawn during the period of service. A housing allowance is payable at existing rates.

Applications with copies of qualifications (including official transcripts), two character references, a police record and a recent testimonial from current place of employment should be sent to: THE PRESIDENT, TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, P.O. BOX 236, LIGHTHOUSE ROAD, GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

Reporting: Human Resource Manager, Information Systems Manager.

Liaising The Minister and Ministry of Finance, Actuaries, External, Auditors, Brokers, Relationships: The National Health Insurance Board, Banks, Investment Companies, Insurance Companies, Government Agencies, other National Insurance Organizations, Employers and Scheme participants, the public media Objective: The achievement of overall objectives of the National Insurance Board within the guidelines of the National Insurance Ordinance and Regulations and in keeping with its Mission: to achieve social protection for the aged, working population and their dependents by being financially viable and providing social security in a reliable caring and effective manner through competent motivated staff and informed leadership KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: • Provision of strong leadership and management of the NIB’s staff in pursuit of its objectives and the fulfillment of the NIB’s responsibilities.

• Achievement of strategic, financial and actuarial targets, and meeting obligations to subscribers.

• Proper fiscal management and safeguarding the financial viability of the National Insurance Fund.

• Development of strategies, policies and procedures for sound governance and ensuring adherence.

• Coordination of the development and implementation of effective human resource and performance management systems throughout the NIB. • Development and execution of internal and external communications strategies, including marketing and public relations, to engage stakeholders for effective policy formulation and operations.

• Provision of sound advice, recommendations and reports to the Board of Directors and the responsible Minister.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • A minimum of ten (10) years experience in a senior executive capacity in a similar or related industry, preferably including some experience working with a multi-disciplined Board of Directors • Masters Degree in Business Administration or related discipline from a recognised institution • Proficiency in strategic planning, financial analysis and portfolio management • Training in contemporary management practices and human resource development • Training in marketing and public relations, presentations development and execution, and report writing • Information technology knowledge and its application in monitoring performance standards • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Proven track record of sound decision making and managerial performance Compensation will be within the range of US$95,550 to US$110,000. The position is based at the Head office in Grand Turk.

PLEASE RESPOND BY MAIL TO:

The Secretary Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board Hon. Headley Durham Building, Grand Turk Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI or Email: nib@tcinib.tc Please send your application and résumé by January 31, 2018.

to reach not later than 10th January, 2018. Where possible, applicants should e-mail their applications.

EMAIL

tcicomc@tciway.tc president@tcicc.edu.tc dean@tcicc.edu.tc We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for interview will be contacted.

TURKS AND CAICOS NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD

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January 13-19, 2018 A&B RETAIL SHOP BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 342-8856

16880

AGNES JESTINA SWANN NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

AGNES SWANN NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS

Salary: $6.50 per hour

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

CONTACT: 246-7382

CONTACT: 246-7382

16893

16896

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

NATURES VISIONS LTD

These position are currently held by work permit holders

Seeking an

ENVIRONMENTAL URBAN DESIGNER

GENERAL DUTIES: • Landscape design and implementation • Manual labour and supervision of crews • Irrigation design and installation • Hardscape design and implementation • Dealing with clients and subcontractors • Budgets and work schedules quotes • Use heavy equipment and jack hammers

• 5+ years’ experience • Able to read and follow architectural designs • Knowledge of quoting jobs /scheduling and budgets • Must have own transportation, driving license and phone • Self-starter and self-motivated and willing to work holidays and 6 days a week

REQUIREMENTS: • Supervisory skills and willing to do manual work • Degree in Environmental Urban Design

Position open to all qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders. Basic wage $3,000.00/ month plus commission on certain projects.

Send resume to bunderwood@tciway.tc or call Barbara Underwood 232 2272 Turks and Caicos Islanders also invited to send resume to the Immigration Board.

ANDREW HIGGS Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

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ARNOLD GARDINER NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

16886

BAY BISTRO GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

PUBLIC NOTICE All water bills are now available. If you have not received your bill, please contact Provo Water Company immediately on (649) 3399282 or email Billing@provowater.tc to request your bill.

Any balance not paid in full by the due date of Friday 22 December 2017 is considered past due (delinquent) and the account is subject to immediate disconnection of service.

The amount due plus a reconnection fee must be paid in full to restore a disconnected service.

Late fees are also applicable.

A delinquent disconnection can take up to 24 hours to be restored.

Please allow three (3) business days to process payments not made directly at Provo Water Company offices.

Please ensure that faucets are turned off before service is reconnected to prevent accidental flooding.

16781

Provo Property Management Ltd is seeking a

PROJECT SUPERVISOR With the following qualifications and experience: The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a University level Bachelor’s Degree in Technology from a faculty of Engineering in addition to an Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a senior role designing, planning and implementing commercial and residential projects.

Required software skills include proficiency in AutoCAD with MEP design skills and expert abilities in Microsoft Office products including research/data analysis in Microsoft Excel. The position will require extensive travel to the USA and Canada and the ability to prepare and present detailed financial and legal proposals to clients.

This is a work permitted position.

Please send resumes to info@ppml.tc No phone calls please

BABYSITTER Salary: $200 per week Must be willing to work 6 days per week

LABOURER

WAITRESS

CONTACT: 246-7382

CONTACT: 343-4959

Salary: $200 per week

CONTACT: 347-4157

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

BENJAMIN BRUCE WALKIN

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

16875

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of our client Jason Missick Who is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16877

CARIBBEAN BAR & RESTAURANT PROVIDENCIALES IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER

DOMESTIC KITCHEN WORKER HELPER

CONTACT: 231-0770

CONTACT: 241-5922

Salary: $7.00 per hour

Position is held by a work permit holder

16803

Salary $6.50 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16900

SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK

CONTACT: 346-7857

16751

17006

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Is now interviewing for the following position:

STORE MANAGER

JOB DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS: • Must have experience managing, leading and directing a team of more than 50 associates.

• Minimum educational requirement of a Bachelor's Degree in Management.

• Must have 10 + years experience with Retail Grocery and Food Service operations.

• Must have food safety certifications.

Including HACCP, Seafood and Meat Certifications.

• Must be available to work weekends (every weekend), nights, holidays and extended hours.

• Must be able to lift 50 Lbs or more.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be willing to work in a Freezer regularly for extended periods of time.

• Must have 5+ years experience purchasing both locally and overseas.

• Must have 5+ years of Grocery and Food Service Inventory Management Experience.

• Must be proficient with Quick Books, word and excel.

• Must have 5+ years financial management and budgeting experience.

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT 78 INDUSTRIAL RD, 5 CAYS. BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY.

16910

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GET LEGAL HELP ON YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM

DEIDRE FORBES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CALL OR EMAIL US AT

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

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS 16121

CONTACT: 343-7077

16865

CASABLANCA CASINO

is looking for a candidate in the following FULL –TIME position.

DICE DEALER $12/ HOUR WAITRESS $12/ HOUR CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3-5 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE CASINO INDUSTRY. FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL CASINO TABLE GAMES. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK NIGHT SHIFT, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

D&B AUTO RENTAL

1. Prepare rental and return documents accurately and completely 2. Qualify each customer using our company rental requirement guidelines 3. Review rental parameters with all customers to ensure a complete understanding of our rates and service charges.

4. Minimum two year experience 5. Must have good marketing skills and willing to work on weekends and holidays 6. Salary based on commission.

Interested persons must forward resumes and qualification to robert@dnbautoparts.com or dnbautoparts@tciway.tc 16427

seeks to employ a

LABOURER

5 days a week at a salary of $300.00 per week please contact Theresa MENELY AT

TELEPHONE NO. 946-5945

16914

CONTACT: 246-7382 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

HAIRDRESSER To work 6 days a week.

Salary $6.50 per hour

PLEASE CALL 241-4248

This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

16897

TILEMAN Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-7845

16887

is seeking

Resumes should be delivered directly to the store

16883

16870

BCS-CS/GRACEBAY CAR RENTALS Is seeking to employ a

NORTH CAICOS Darlington Higgs Is seeking to employ a

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

NIGHT AUDITOR

The Night Auditor is a key member of the Car Rental team, responsible for the over-night operations, verifying the accuracy of clients’ accounts balancing charges and revenues, as well as assisting with all aspects of Customer Services. The night Auditor must have a Positive and professional up personality with a desire to deliver outstanding customers service to our clients.

REQUIREMENTS

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Exceptional interpersonal skills to enhance the service standards throughout the operation.

Excellent communication and time management skills.

A team player and a self-starter Ability to work effectively in an innovative, fast paced and multi-tasked environment Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and use of the internet, Rent Centric, Excel, All Windows, Europcar Systems.

• College or University degree preferred in Accounts or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in guest services role.

• Must have the ability to wow the customer.

Duties and Responsibilities • Perform accurate check-ins and return car rentals • Answer the telephone in a timely and professional manner.

• Make reservations over the phone and in person and ensure all aspects of the vehicle reservation procedures are followed, including bookings, confirmation and cancellations policies • Responsible for a cash float throughout your shift and ensuring all floats balance correctly at the end of the shift.

• Listening to clients’ complaints or concerns and resolving their issues in a timely manner.

• Produce daily reports for departments and department heads • Compile and run statistical reports for all departments and transfer information to our Accounting department.

Languages • Written, spoken and reading proficiency in the English Language Salary • $2775 per month. Held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: 344-3710

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Email: frantz@gracebaycarrentals.com

CONTACT: 246-7382

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16868

MARIE MILLWORK

who duties would include basic housekeeping and child care. Remuneration is $7.50 per hour and work days are Mondays to Fridays from 1pm to 5pm.

For more information and to arrange an appointment, kindly

4 DOMESTIC WORKERS 5 LABOURERS 1 CARPENTER

CONTACT YAA MCCARTNEY, PO BOX 54, PALM GROVE, GRAND TURK AND TELEPHONE NUMBER 16913 946-2067.

D&B TILE

Long Bay, Providenciales

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

CARETAKER

A job vacancy exist for a

DOMESTIC WORKER

is seeking a

SUPERVISOR

NORTH CAICOS

Acting on behalf of our client Kim Douglas Taylor Who is seeking to employ Is seeking to employ a

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

AUTO RENTAL AGENT

DIVINE ROOTS

DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

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

Please drop CV’s at Casablanca Casino Position is held by a work permit holder16898

NATIONAL COLONY REALTY LTD

January 13-19, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

16919

• • • • •

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CLUB MED TURKOISE

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Is now interviewing for the following position:

BUTCHER

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Must be trained in the profession of butcher.

• Must have at least 5 years experience of on the job experience cutting for both retail and food service.

• Must be familiar with vendors and ordering as well as taking inventory, including inventory in a FREEZER. • Must be familiar with cutting styles particular to store demographics.

• Must be familiar with the operation and maintenance of a BIRO 3334, Hill Phoenix Freezer and other required operating equipment.

• Must be willing and able to work extended periods of time, in extreme temperatures, including FREEZER (-10 Fahrenheit or -23 Celsius).

• Must be willing to work a 6 day work week, including Holidays and nights and weekends, including Sundays.

• Working hours will mostly be during the afternoon to late evening hours including both weekend days with a scheduled day off during the week.

• Must physically be able to lift cases in excess of 65 pounds.

• Must be able to read and write English proficiently.

PLEASE APPLY WITHIN AT ABOVE ADDRESS OR CONTACT 941-7939. ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY.

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QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Is now interviewing for the following position:

PURCHASER

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Must have minimum of 5 years international purchasing experience of supermarket and food service products; both perishable and non-perishable.

• Also MUST have experiencing purchasing Filipino Products.

• Must be willing and able to work extended periods of time, in extreme temperatures, including FREEZER (-10 Fahrenheit or -23 Celsius).

• Must be willing to work a 6 day work week, including Holidays and nights.

• Working hours will mostly be during the afternoon to late evening hours including both weekend days with a scheduled day off during the week.

• Must have extensive computer purchasing experience as well as excellent proficiency with Quick Books Purchasing System, Word and Excel.

• Must physically be able to lift cases in excess of 65 pounds.

• Must have at least 5 years experience in grocery merchandising.

• Must be able to read and write English proficiently.

PLEASE APPLY WITHIN AT ABOVE ADDRESS OR CONTACT 941-7939. ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT RESTAURANT MANAGER

• Achieves restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews, preparing and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolving problems, completing food and safety audits, identifying trends, determining improvements and implementing change.

• Accomplish restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, training, orienting, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions, planning and reviewing compensation actions, enforcing policies and procedures.

• Meet restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.

• Control costs by reviewing quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation.

• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures.

• Maintain ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement.

• Enhance department, organization reputation by exploring new opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

RESTAURANT MANAGER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • People management, planning, foster teamwork, giving feedback, customer service, developing budgets, self-motivated, energy level, multi-tasking, Resolving conflict, verbal communication.

• Bachelor degree in hospitality management 3-4 years in the specify field. Salary will be based on qualifications, experiences and negotiable.

RESTAURANT SUPERVISORS

• Provide hotel guests with a first and last impression as a greeter at the Grace Bay restaurant. Delegate various tasks to employees that are essential to daily operations.

• Supervise all dining rooms and terrace activities to ensure optimal quality of the restaurant.

• Oversee all sections of the restaurant clean restock all supplies before the end of employees shifts and perform regular inspections on all equipment’s and recommend require repairs.

• People management, teamwork, giving feedback, customer service, selfmotivated, energetic, multi-tasking, resolving conflict, verbal communicator.

Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field. Must be able to work 6 days per week salary $8.80 per hour.

• • • •

WAITERS

Provide the perfect service experience for every Guests.

Ability to comprehend and communicate in fluent English.

Pre-set tables with tableware; maintain table cleanliness and re-set tables.

Personal traits customer Service, teamwork, persistence, high energy, thoroughness, professionalism, stamina and physical strength.

Minimum of 1-2 years in the specialized field. Must be able to work 6 days per week salary $6.25per hour.

BELLMAN

• Transport guest’s luggage to rooms.

• Ensured timely execution of all guest’s luggage at arrivals and departures.

• Follow work schedules and kept time records, time-management and organizational skills due to high-volume of business.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs, bent, physical strength, stamina and lift 50lbs.

• Ability to comprehend and communicate in fluent English.

• Excellent communication skills through effectively communicating with guests and management.

Minimum of 1-2 years in the specialized field. Must be able to work 6 days per week salary $7.25per hour.

Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and Holidays. Qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders should email their CV to turcrehu02@ClubMed.com along with supportive qualifications, references and police record.

36 CLASSIFIEDS DALVEM LTD.

Venetian Road, Providenciales.

MICHELE'S CONSTRUCTION Five Cays, Providenciales

GLADYS LOUIS JEAN HIGGS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

LABOURER

CONTACT 231-2010

CONTACT: 346-5872

Salary: $6.25 per hour

For First Time Work Permit Application 16890

January 13-19, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Salary $6.25 per hour

For First Time Work Permit Application

16889

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-9238

16862

MILLS INSTITUTE

NAYDEAN FAIRLENE JOHNSON

MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 243-4580

16872

PHILADELPHY BAPTIST CHURCH OF SAINTS FIVE CAYS Bishop Doctor Emmanuel Innocent General Overseer and Senior Pastor Is seeking to employ a

Juba Sound - Is seeking to employ

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

JAVIER R. CASTILLO

TEACHER

KETTLIE ROCK GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

CONTACT: 245-9594

HANDY MAN $6.25 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour

Contact: millsinstitute@gmail.com

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16892

16860

BCS-CS/GRACEBAY CAR RENTAL Is seeking to employ a

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR JOBS SUMMARY The Supervisor/ Rental Sales Agent complete all of the duties of a Rental Sales Agent and as such will complete rental and return transactions. Integral to this role is the sale programs and services to customers and prospective customers at the counter, following established procedures and sales techniques.

In addition, the Supervisor/ Rental Sales Agent is expected to • Direct the daily activities of the work group • Assist the Manager in preparing shift schedule and reports • Train, coach, and direct their work group in the performance of job duties • Report to management noncompliance with established policies and procedures.

The Supervisor/ Rental sales Agent perform and provides services which reflect the company’s values.

Essential duties and responsibilities shown below will vary accordingly based on the location, team size, brand and any specialized or specific requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Complete qualifications procedures prior to renting vehicles • Maximizes up-sells and walk-up sales based on vehicle availability, utilizing established sales techniques and dialogues. Programs and services include protection options, refueling program, special promotions, future reservations, upgrades, etc.

• Reviews completed contracts with customers to verify accuracy of information and explains rates and charges • Adhere to Company Quality Assurance and Uniform Guidelines • Solves problems raised by customers using sound judgment within applied empo9werment guidelines and company policy.

HELPER SALARY: $343-5005

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-1735

16871

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

CONTACT: 246-7382

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

MARTHA CLARE

MARIE MICHELE JOSEPH

16863

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER With at least 5 years’ experience In the field Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 345-5556

16873

16867

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKERS Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 346-5872

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16861

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Is now interviewing for the following position:

FOOD SERVICE FROZEN ORDER PICKER JOB DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least 2 years experience in working with Food Service Products.

• Picks orders daily for Food Service Customers (mostly restaurants) • Must be able to work in a very cold environment for extended periods of time (temperature is -10 Fahrenheit or -23 Celsius).

• Must be familiar with Food Service Products and be able to identify different brand names and pack sizes.

• Must have a sense of urgency in accurately picking an order for the customer.

• Must be able to lift up to 65 Lbs. • Must have prior experience, (preferably certification) to operate manual pallet jack, electric jack and LP operated forklift.

• Must be able to work any hours including but not limited to nights, holidays and weekends.

Please apply in person at 78 Industrial Rd, 5 Cays (next to Smithco)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCES • Level 3 NCEA or higher • Previous Customer Service and Sales experience

Belongers only need apply.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Strong professional demeanor, interpersonal skills • Excellent English written and oral communications skills • Judgment/problem solving • Persuasiveness/Sales ability • Planning and organizing • Conflict resolution and negotiation • Knowledge in computer systems Excel, Rent Centric, Europcar, All Windows Salary: $2955 per month This Position is currently held by a work permit holder

Email: frantz@gracebaycarrentals.com

MUSICIAN

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

$1800 per month/Teacher’s Aide $1000 per month

SALES PERSON Salary: $6.50 per hour

KEVIN SWANN

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16865

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GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

STORE SUPERVISOR Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 247-3577

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16756

SAM’S SHOP

KEW TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

FISHERMAN SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 342-2511

16901

MICHEL ANGE & CYNTHIA OXIL

LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

PLUMBER/ ELECTRICIAN TILE LAYER CONTRACTOR SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK

CONTACT: 3331113 OR 333-7970

16896

SANCHEZ & WILLIAMS CAFÉ

OLD AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

WAITRESS SALARY: 46.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 231-2397

SOON FATT RESTAURANT KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER Salary: $6.25 per hour

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: 346-5721

IRSHA ALEXANDRIA FREITES

NICODERME AUGUSTIN

16891

THE BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

16881

seeks to employ a

BABYSITTER DOMESTIC SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK MONDAY- FRIDAY

CONTACT: 231-9205

PREFERENCE FOR BELONGERS

16907

BRANDALEE TRAVENTENA GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK MONDAY- FRIDAY 8:00 A.M-4:00 P.M

CONTACT: 241-2206 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

16905

VARIOUS POSITIONS AVAILABLE HILL TOP APARTMENTS IS SEEKING A

MAINTENANCE WORKER

WORKER

in Grand Turk 5 days a week at a salary of 250.00 PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR NICO AT TEL NO. 245-7142 16912

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY WHEELAND IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

2 MINISTERS SALARY: $200 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 343-4618

16903

ROSESAM’S CONSTRUCTION

KEW TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

$9.00 PER HOUR

LONG LIFE RETAIL IS SEEKING A

CASHIER

$6.50 PER HOUR

ELECTRICIAN

B&J RESTAURANT & BAR IS SEEKING A

COOK

$6.50 PER HOUR

SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK

RIGBY CLOTHING STORE IS SEEKING A

STORE ATTENDANT $6.50 PER HOUR

BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

CONTACT: 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS

16888

CONTACT: 342-2511

16902

VACANCIES S.H.A CONTRUCTION IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY • CARPENTERS • WELDER • MASON • PLUMBER • TILE LAYER NEW TECH CONSTRUCTION • CARPENTERS

• WELDER • MASON • PLUMBER • TILE LAYER

WARD CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER

MAID TO CLEAN • CLEANER (MALE&FEMALE) • GARDENER • MAID SALARY: $9-$11 PER HOUR

SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK

CONTACT: 946-4923

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK MONDAY – SATURDAY

CONTACT: 231-6858 OR 432-3447

16841

S&F WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

6895

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TRAIL ENTERPRISES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY The Property Manager is responsible for the general operation, maintenance and record keeping of at least one property, but typically several, which are part of all the company’s management portfolio, reporting to the General Manager on a regular basis. Duties associated with this role include lease negotiation, marketing, bookkeeping, landscape management as well as all tasks associated with co-ordination of property maintenance, repairs, regulations and inspections. As such mandatory experience for this role includes a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business accounting, along with several years of each, team management, contractor co-ordination, real estate management and landscaping management. Successful individuals working in this role generally possess a diverse skillset including the ability to negotiate, build relationships, manage records, attract tenants and coordinate with contractors. Additionally, they should have sound knowledge of real estate, business and financial proceedings.

SKILLS • Accounting and Finance background (extensive), with the ability to use QuickBooks and Excel to provide at least monthly reporting to company management and property owners as required.

• Administrative skills and demonstrable attention to details.

• Communication and negotiation skills dealing with property owners in contract preparation, leasing arrangements and other reporting requirements.

• Real Estate background with understanding of property leasing, previous work with maintenance and construction contractors and the ability to identify and resolve issues in extremely prompt fashion( our clients can be paying $1,000’s per night and EVERYTHING must work all the time).

• Experience in Landscape management of at least several years, knowledge of plant types, environmental suitability and health. Again some of our properties have individual plants worth in excess of $10-$15,000, it’s the responsibility of the Property manager to ensure correct irrigation/feeding and maintenance of these valuable assets of our clients.

• Ability to work flexible hours and extended periods, we have a season that can be very busy, the Property Manager is expected to be available to clients 24/7 when they are in-residence, position is a salaried position and after hours work is expected.

• Being positive and encouraging to co-workers and contractors, being courteous to clients.

EDUCATION Knowledge and proven experience of management, accounting, real estate, landscaping construction and repairs are mandatory, an extensive health and safety knowledge, along with first aid training is also favored.

CONTACT US AT INFO@TRAIL.TC

38 CLASSIFIEDS A&G VARIETY STORE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

ALBERT’S CLEANING SERVICES NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

AMITTE MATHURINSAINT CLAIRE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER LABOURER

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

CONTACT: 241-6565 Position is held by a work permit holder

16808

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Acting on behalf of our client John R. Forbes Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 243-7785

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CAICOS DREAM TOURS

16937

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT VANDERLEAN FULFORD. WHO IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

241-5922 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 241-5922

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CLAUDE JOSEPH

COSIMO TRIPODI

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

16955

LONG BAY HIGHWAY IS LOOKING FOR A

TILE MAN DOMESTIC Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 344-0906

WORKER

TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $400.00 PER WEEK

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONACT: 331-5214

D’SIRI BEAUTY SALON

ENGINE TECH MARINE

16963

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-2996

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

16952

TILE LAYER

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

DOMESTIC HOUSEKEEPER WORKER CONTACT: Salary: $6.50 per hour

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16953

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ

16970

GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 231-7274 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

16926

ARNOLD S SIMMONS DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT D&M GIFT SHOP WHO IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALES TILE LAYER PERSON Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 442-4898

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16936

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 241-5922

16922

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Acting on behalf of our client John R. Forbes Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5922

16952

CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD.

GLAZIER/GLASS TECHNICIAN

This applicant must have 10 years’ experience in ship fronts and window glazing, certain wall systems, ALL glass interior and entrance systems, cutting/ installing glass, mirror, aluminum windows and fabrication of metal frames.

Successful applicant must be able to read architectural and structural drawings and have a valid driver’s license.

OFFICE/ STORE SUPERVISOR

The applicant must have at least 5 years’ experience in the glass industry and office supervision. Successful applicant must be able to provide quotation, purchase order for glass and windows.

Normal working hours are from 8:30am5:30pm weekdays-(1 hour for lunch) (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand)

Interested candidates please submit your resume to us via email: caribglasstci@aol.com. Offer Expires February 28th, 2018

16982

COYABA RESTAURANT POSITION AVAILABLE

SOUS CHEF

• The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, energetic and creative with good people and organization skills.

• Must be willing to work all public holidays and weekends • Knowledge in the following areas in a necessity, mother sauces, basic vegetable cuts, garde manager and mis en place, cutting and dressing of meat cuts, fish and shellfish, kitchen management, food costing, safety and sanitation.

• Computer literacy in MS, Excel absolutely essential.

• Qualified application must have classical training with exposure to Modern Caribbean Fusion and a broad range of European cookery styles, French, Mediterranean as Asian with at least 6 years’ experience in a similar capacity.

• Qualification city and guilds or diploma from an internationally recognized institution. Salary commensurate with experience

QUALIFIED BELONGERS ONLY PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TO P.O BOX 459, PROVIDENCIALES

MANAGER POSITION

DR. LINDA WILLIAMS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 232-2049 Position is held by a work permit holder

16980

ERLINE RAPHAEL BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

– Local Interior Design Firm Available Immediately

4 MECHANICS $6.50 per hour

1 NAIL TECHNICIAN 1 HAIRSTYLIST Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-1611

16965

1 MECHANIC HELPER $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 3330606 OR EMAIL: CHARLESFULFORSTUBBS@ GMAIL.COM

These positions are held by work permit holders 16951

REQUIREMENTS - Applicant must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Interior Design field - Ability to manage multiple projects on a deadline schedule - Must possess strong leadership, organizational, communication skills and be able to work independently - Be proficient with Auto Cad, Excel, Word, Quick Books and Photoshop - Have experience and knowledge in the

- - - -

recruitment of prospective clients and projects Must be prepared to supervise the container offload and install of client furnishings Must be prepared to work most local holidays and weekends Applicant must own a vehicle and carry a valid Turks and Caicos Drivers License.

Salary U.S.$4,000 per month plus commission

Resumes can be sent to: Faye Ellingson of Design Studio.

E-mail address: faye@designstudio.tc 16977

DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 442-1349

16932

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GARNET JOLLY

CLASSIFIEDS 39

GRACE BAY MEDICAL

LONG BAY HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SEEKING TO EMPLOY AN RN • Degree in Nursing, ACLS, BCLES, and Safety Training, current registration • Over 7 years experience • Required Skills but not limited to: IV therapy, Venipuncture, ECG, Vitals, Triage, Patient monitoring, critical thinker, ER • Computer knowledge (EMR System) • Good written and verbal communication skills, very organized

LABOURER SALARY: $200 PER WEEK. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK

CONTACT: 231-2307 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

email: cynthia.iims@tciway.tc

16923

16949

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES

GEORGINA TAYLOR

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Is looking for a

Salary: $6.75 per hour.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS

CONTACT: 346-1654

CONTACT: INFOR@WINECELLAR.TC OR CALL 946-4536 16943

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVE FIRST PREFERENCE AND TO BE CONTACTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 A.M AND 4 P.M MONDAYFRIDAY

16944

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NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2014 An Application registered, (PR: 13252) by Lime Rock Ltd. for development of a Condominium/ Hotel, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission on parcels 60812/66 & 68. The Bight & Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Condominium/ Hotel Building containi8ng Twenty Four (24) Units, Swimming Pool, Bar, Hot Tub, Grill Area, Cabana, Basement and Storage.

Anyone wishing to make representation (s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Dated: December 7, 2017

BUSINESS ADVISOR REQUIRED ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

The CED is a non-profit organization which supports potential and existing entrepreneurs with business consulting in a variety of business start-up and management topics, as well as the provision of targeted training programs.

BUSINESS ADVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports directly to the CED Director, the Business Advisor works directly with start-up and existing entrepreneurs to diagnose business health, provide guidance on business operations, provides confidential, one-on-one counselling and coaching in all areas of business, including market feasibility, business planning, financing, marketing, peer to peer mentoring and human resource development. The Business Advisor will also assist clients under the TCI Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Program regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides business counselling at the CED office or at the site of the MSME business.

2. Provides technical assistance to MSME clients in research and development of business plans, marketing plans, loan proposals and related business development requirements.

3. Provides advice and assistance in the establishment and maintenance of business and financial records, in compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines and standards.

4. Liaise with Invest TCI staff and other relevant partners on matters to meet the objectives of the TCI Government MSME Program.

5. Utilizes Neoserra Data Base to document client activity in an accurate, timely and comprehensive manner, and utilizes the data base software to manage business caseload and produce reports.

6. Develops, promotes, coordinates and delivers business management training programs in a variety of topics.

7. Collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the CED. 8. Participates, as assigned to promote local business and economic development within various sectors.

9. Communicates with the business owners in a professional, patient, ethical and sincere way.

10. Stays aware of global and national market trends and the changing needs of MSME sector.

11. Encourages businesses to utilize the various programs offered by the CED. 12. Assist in the continued development of CED’s strategic plan.

13. Refers clients to other resources and professionals when necessary.

14. Travels throughout the islands to deliver services to MSMEs, as well as occasionally work evenings.

15. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Highly customer service oriented.

2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with small business owners in a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

3. Ability to develop business plans, marketing plans, financial strategies and business loan proposals.

4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

5. Knowledge of the 2015 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Ordinance and related Regulations.

6. Knowledge of sound, practical business practices of MSME operations.

7. Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

8. Knowledge of banker expectations of the small business owner.

9. Knowledge of basic business accounting and software such as QuickBooks.

10. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and related applications.

11. Skill in dealing with business owners and their staff.

12. Skills in assessing business training needs, whether the assessment methods are formal or informal.

13. Ability to develop and deliver educational programs and/or workshops.

14. Skills in relating to the business owner and adult learner.

15. Ability to analyse situations or market needs, and communicate these effectively.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Entrepreneurship from an accredited institution.

2. Minimum of one year’s experience related to the essential functions specified.

3. Past or current business ownership/management experience .

4. Experience in counselling and/or advising small businesses .

5. Small business finance/banking experience is preferred.

6. Holder of a valid driver’s license and passport.

Salary: $45,600 to $48,000 per annum based on qualifications and experience,

TO APPLY:

Submit applications before January 19, 2018 to: Chairman, CED Board of Directors, Unit 205, Sam Harvey’s Building, Downtown, Providenciales, Email: info@cedtci.tc Phone: 941-7233

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January 13-19, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS SNAPPER ON THE BEACH

EXPANDING COMMUNITY/RETAIL PHARMACY IS SEEKING THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES:

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

WARDS CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following:

VENICE GRAY

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

ULGAR ROBINSON

LABOURER

5 FULLTIME PHARMACISTS

$300 per month KAIZER WOOD

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: 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.

Salary ranges from $36,000.00 to $42,000.00 annually

1 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1. Assist pharmacist in labeling and filling prescriptions as well as enter prescriptions into the computer 2. Assist patients in dropping off and picking up prescriptions 3. Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams under Pharmacist supervision 4. Medication ordering 5. Work with insurance carriers to obtain payments and refilling authority.

SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician 2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current Pharmacy Technician license.

3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

4. Understanding of medical terminology and calculations 5. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset.

6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.

7. Salary ranges from $21,600 to $24,000.00 annually

BOOKKEEPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

$12.70 per hour COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

CARPENTER HELPER

Salary” $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 4 days per week

$8.00 per hour

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CABLE TECHNICIAN

CONTACT: 344-0689

These positions are currently held by work permit holders

16994

LABOURER

$10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 345-7212

16983

CONTACT: 342-8287

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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SHINING STAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL #11 Academy Way, Downtown Provo Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 243-1358

16995

PARKWAYS PEST SOLUTIONS Is looking for a

PEST CONTROL SENIOR TECHNICIAN Ideal candidate must have prior experience in a service provider business. Must have excellent communication skills, and have knowledge using Workwave Software, structural tent fumigation. At least 10 years’ experience and be Sentricon certified.

Must possess ability to learn and adapt quickly and be able to make decisions. General knowledge of pest control.

Benefits package available. Please list prior pest control related experience.

Must be flexible to work odd hours. Salary commensurate with experience. Contact: peter@parkwaysolutions.tc

16986

WAREHOUSE MERCHANDISER/ ATTENDANT NEEDED MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING 1. Experience working in a warehouse setting 2. Merchandising 3. Valid Driver’s license for 3 years and 25 years old or older

Is seeking suitable applicants for the following positions:

The successful candidate MUST be physically fit, able to lift heavy boxes and off load containers.

Salary ranges from $20,400 to $21,600.00 annually

Ads are for work permit renewal however Positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. Applicants can apply for further details via e-mail addressed to the Managing Director, Box 276, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or email jobs@gracebaypharmacy.com.

16908

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CASHIERS GROCERY PICKERS / VAN LOADERS DELI CLERKS DELI COOK (APPLICANTS WITH PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCES AS COOKS PREFERRED) WHOLESALE LATE NIGHT ORDER FILLER / PICKERS DELIVERY DRIVERS – MUST HAVE “B” CLASS DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: • Must be friendly, hardworking and honest • Must have a clean Police Record • Must be able to work in hot / cold environment • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • High school education preferred Only persons with TCI status requiring no work permits need apply for these positions Salary ranges from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour

Interested applicants can visit our HR Office located, Leeward Highway, to complete an in-house employment application.

January 13-19, 2018

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS STEPHANIE BEAUTY SALON GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

TAINO

EVENTS AND CATERING SERVICES NEEDS

1 EVENT MANAGER

- Salary based on job knowledge and experience

– (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19th JANUARY 2018)

Job Title: Superintendent of Prisons - CFB6-05 DEPARTMENT: Her Majesty’s Prison LOCATION: Grand Turk Salary: Grade 10 - $73185.00 per annum and Allowances - 24,560.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The Superintendent of Prisons has national responsibility for the effective management of Her Majesty’s Prison Service in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Job holder will ensure compliance with Prison Ordinance and regulations, protection of the public and the welfare of Prisoners, international standards on the detention of persons and will be an effective partner within the wider criminal justice network. The Job holder will oversee and direct Prison policy and reform to ensure compliance with the Government's Mission and Vision Statements as it relates to the Prison Service and the wider requirements of international law.

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.

16956

Hon. Vaden Williams Minister of Home Affairs Communication and Transportation

EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS WEEK MESSAGE My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders and residents alike Earthquake awareness Week will be observed from January 8 -12 under the theme “Shake It Out”.

As Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication with responsibility for Disaster Management I am pleased to associate with the activities planned in observance of this important week and encourage all our communities to get involved. Too often we believed that certain disasters will not impact the TCI. Information and preparation are the keys to mitigate the effects of such disasters. We must get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to gain knowledge to equip ourselves.

I support the efforts for the Department of Disaster Management and Emergency to continue to lead the efforts ensuring that adequate preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery mechanisms are established to counteract the impact of an Earthquakes and I urged all residents to take the necessary measures to protect their homes and families in the event of an Earthquake.

Do not be caught off-guard “Shake It Out” remember disaster is everybody’s business let us always be prepared. Once again I congratulate the Director and her staff on all the work they are doing to ensure that the public is always informed and prepared in the event of an earthquake here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

God bless our beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands.

$7.00 per hour

3 MIXOLOGISTS

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$8.00 per hour

$33

HAIRSTYLIST

4 KITCHEN HELPERS

Salary: $300 per week

$9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5785

(Must have a valid Turks and Caicos driver’s License)

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

17003

$8.00 per hour

3 COOKS

PER WEEK

2 DRIVERS

CALL 946-4664

Please contact 1-649-241-1626, WhatsApp or call for queries Belongers need only apply

17002

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

3 BUTLERS

ADVERTISE

BAY BISTRO

POSITION AVAILABLE Sous Chef

• The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, energetic and creative with good people and organization skills.

• Must be willing to work all public holidays and weekends • Knowledge in the following areas in a necessity, mother sauces, basic vegetable cuts, garde manager and mis en place, cutting and dressing of meat cuts, fish and shellfish, kitchen management, food costing, safety and sanitation.

• Computer literacy in MS, Excel absolutely essential.

• Qualified application must have classical training with exposure to Modern Caribbean Fusion and a broad range of European cookery styles, French, Mediterranean as Asian with at least 6 years’ experience in a similar capacity.

• Qualification city and guilds or diploma from an internationally recognized institution. Salary commensurate with experience

QUALIFIED BELONGERS ONLY PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TO P.O BOX 459, PROVIDENCIALES

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Is now interviewing for the following position:

LOSS PREVENTION & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR JOB DUTIES AND 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 job experience in security and logistics fields.

• Must be willing to work variable schedules including holidays, nights and weekends.

• Must be willing to work for extended periods of time in extreme environments (coolers, freezers & warehouse) • Must be proficient in Quick Books, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, Back Office.

• Must be proficient in: Counter Internet and Cyber Hacking.

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT 78 INDUSTRIAL RD, 5 CAYS. BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY.

16911

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT Gansevoort Turks + Caicos is a contemporary luxury full service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

Director of Housekeeping JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for directing, planning, organizing and developing of the overall operation of the housekeeping and laundry departments, to ensure exceptional levels of guest service and satisfaction with cleanliness and comfort of guest facilities. These includes: guest rooms, laundry, public areas, storage areas and other work areas. Responsible also for the selection, training and development of all housekeeping and laundry employees. Maintain outstanding relationships with all areas and leaders of the resort. Be fully versed on Forbes Service Standards and ensure all these are communicated to all Housekeeping and Laundry employees.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Rooms Operation, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Provides input into, and executes, strategic plan for assigned department(s) consistent with the strategic vision of the division and Gansevoort Turks and Caicos.

• Responsible for preparing and monitoring of fiscal budgets, CAPEX, division operations and marketing strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability for Gansevoort Turks and Caicos.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining cost controls systems for linen inventories, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies and guest supplies.

• Provides input into, and executes, the development, implementation, and measurement of guest service standards within assigned department(s), consistent with the company’s established guidelines/standards.

• Participates in the research, development, evaluation and implementation of new products, services, technology and processes to ensure Gansevoort Turks and Caicos competitive position and in anticipation of changing customer needs within the dynamic hospitality environment.

• Directs Human Resources responsibilities for Housekeeping to include: • creating a work environment that promotes teamwork • performance feedback • recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction • quality hiring • training and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment • Works closely in mentoring/coaching the Asst. Director of Housekeeping and housekeeping supervisors in additional tasks/responsibilities to optimize advancement opportunities available for subordinate staff.

• Directs and manages accountability processes for division; ensures compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

• Directs and manages all functions performed within Housekeeping & Laundry. Works closely with department management to ensure the establishment of sound operational business practices that produce positive methods to ensure all projects/assignments produce quality results; remain within budgetary

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• • • • •

•

constraints, and meet targeted deadlines. Ensures Housekeeping meets all codes and safety standards.

Researches supply sources; consults with purveyors, and ensures ongoing implementation of cost effective supply management control programs, submitting purchase orders for all supplies/equipment needed.

Monitors, consistently reevaluates, and implements effective guidelines/procedures for inventory control.

Assists in development of cost proposals and cost estimates for equipment, departmental changes, and allocation of resources, as needed.

Provides management guidance and technical direction in the resolution of problems associated with Housekeeping.

Ensure departmental operations manuals are kept current and accurately reflect the duties and functions of assigned employees.

Maintains effective communications with all subordinates. Conducts staff meetings on a regular basis to review departmental progress on projects and assignments. Establishes the parameters that empower managers/supervisors with the authority to accomplish the duties of their assigned positions.

Performs all other management duties as assigned/ required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform a myriad of duties with extreme care and attention to detail, while working in a fast-paced and busy environment.

• Computer proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, Opera PMS, HotSOS and Knowcross.

• Working knowledge of chemicals, fabric care, carpet care, floor and stone care.

• Knowledge of Laundry operations, textiles, fabric care, equipment and housekeeping techniques.

• Strong leadership qualities, sound judgment, superior decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read and interpret business records and statistical reports.

• Ability to use mathematical skills to interpret financial information and prepare budgets.

• Effective listening abilities.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to lead and mentor a team.

• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• A B.S. degree in Hotel Administration • Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

• Knowledge of a second language is preferred • Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a major hotel/resort complex with a Forbes Five Star Rating & AAA – 5 Diamond Rating • Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a large Housekeeping department of an internationally recognized luxury hotel brand • Pre-opening Experience with proven ability to successfully lead, train motivate, develop staff and processes implementation is essential • Previous experience working in a similar resort setting • Minimum of 2 years working experience in a remote

island

PHYSICAL & OTHER DEMANDS:

Busy fast paced work area. Walking and sitting for long periods of time are required for this job. Physical activities include walking, talking, seeing, hearing, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, carrying, fingering feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Salary Range: $45k-50k

*General Manager:

The General Manager is the primary strategic business leader of the property with responsibility for all aspects of the operation. The General Manager must oversee property performance, sales & marketing initiatives and strategies, manage profitability and revenue generation.

Additionally, the General Manager must be able to attract talent and build talented teams and be multi-skilled and celebrate diverse environments and can relate to people from a variety of backgrounds. The General Manager must have at least 10 years experience in managing in a five star boutique hotel with minimum 3 as a General Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Maximize revenue and profitability, represent the hotel in the community and head the executive committee of the property. Manage all sources of revenue to include rooms, food and beverage, and others. Ensures all departments are profitable and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders. Achieve exceptional levels of guest and team member satisfaction. Promote the Gansevoort culture at every opportunity and stay true to its core values. Operate the hotel under the covenants of the management agreement, and other relevant brand standards/SOPs. Establish the strategic plan and execute to fulfill property revenue and profit objectives in accordance to annual budget, marketing plan and capital expenditure plan. In collaboration with the hotel's financial controller, prepare and manage the budget and quarterly forecast process, and general reporting requirements internally, with brand leadership, banking affiliates, owner's representatives and investors. Continually analyze market trends and direct team accordingly to obtain objectives.

Creates local and national marketing plans and pricing strategies and knows market segments. Responds quickly to changing market conditions and revises strategies accordingly. Actively participates in sales discussions, meetings and plans. Knows monthly production levels for each sales team. Produces monthly financial reports and knows at all times where the hotel stands against budget. Protects the hotel and its assets through enforcing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.

Provide exceptional customer service to all hotel guests, making their stay as comfortable and accommodating as possible while achieving team and Brand goals. Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.

Starting Salary: $100k per annum

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

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January 13-19, 2018 HYACINTH SWANN GRAND TURK Is seeking a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour To work 5 days per week.

Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

CONTACT: 346-1654

Belongers will be given first preference and to be contacted between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday 16957

JESSIE FORBES SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

IODA PRISCILIA LOUISE STUBBS LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 341-6508 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

16925

JOHNATHAN ROBERTS Grand Turk Is seeking a

JACQUELIN REMY WHEELAND IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK

CONTACT: 347-3388 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 441-3231

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16985

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

16957

FOR THE JAGS McCARTNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REMEDIAL WORKS

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

16294

LA CHOCHIS VARIETY STORE FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ

GRAND TURK, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS The Turks & Caicos Airports Authority invites the submission of PreQualification data from interested Contractors interested in carrying out the remedial works in connection with repairing/ restoring the JAGS McCartney International Airport back to its original state.

Salary: $6.50 per hour To work 5 days per week.

Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

CONTACT: 346-1654

PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS

CASHIER

DOMESTIC WORKER

BABYSITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

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1 CASHIER

2 SALES PERSONS Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 347-3734

16956

The new works will comprise of but not limited to, completing the works needed to allow the airport facility to be restored and function as per the airport authority’s codes and international standards.

These works will include carrying out works needed respectively to the Terminal building, Control tower and the Fire Hall building. It is the intention that these works will run concurrent of the other. It is estimated that the cost of the works may be in excess of US$500,000.

Tender documents will be available during early January 2018 with construction anticipated to commence January 2018 with a completion as soon as possible thereafter.

KITCHEN LABOURER SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Must be consistently punctual for work.

Maintain a clean work station throughout shift.

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

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

Be able to stand on 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) Send CV, References, residency status to: afabara@somewherecafeandlounge.com to be considered.

Liquid Caicos, Ltd t/a Somewhere Cafe & Lounge @ Corel Gardens Resort Phone: 649-941-8260 (office)

Interested Contractors should deliver or e-mail written submissions to Mr. John Smith of TCIAA at Johntsmith@tciairports.com, Providenciales, no later than 8th of January 2018 providing the following pre-qualification data: • • • •

Copy of Major Contracting business licence.

List of projects completed over the past 3 years with value and contract period.

Current and future likely workload with anticipated commencement dates.

Show that the contractor, whilst acting as a general contractor, has previously successfully completed projects.

- in excess of US$500,000 - of similar size and construction complexity - within a similar time frame as required for the project.

Written evidence from a bank or Financing Institution registered in the Turks & Caicos Islands that the Contractor will be able to obtain a surety bond in the amount of 10% of the Contract Sum, prior to being given possession of the site.

After evaluation of the data submitted, a short list will be prepared and these firms will be invited to submit tenders. The Turks & Caicos Islands Airports Authority shall not be bound to assign any reason for not pre-qualifying any applicant and will not defray any cost incurred by applicants.

Must demonstrate capacity to operate in an operational environment.

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MISICK'S GAS STATION

LEROY PENN

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

is looking for a

LUC SAINT JEAN

THE BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LUXE

4 LABOURERS

3 DOMESTIC HELPERS Salary: $400 per week

CONTACT: 345-9164

Other Clients

$6.50 PER HOUR

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: LILLIAN MISICK 649-231-0890

MARCUS LUSHEN GRAY

NINJA CONSTRUCTION

16969

Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

16978

LEEWARD PALMS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

1 MECHANIC $10.00 PER HOUR

LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-2131

16968

PIZZA PIZZA GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

BUTCHER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 941-8010

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16949

SANCHEZ & WILLIAMS CAFÉ

OLD AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

WAITRESS SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 231-2397 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

16891

LABOURER

4 DOMESTIC HELPERS 4 LABOURERS 1 DRIVER

1 DRIVER

$6.50 PER HOUR

1 LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 231-0538

16931

GAS ATTENDANT Contact Franklyn Misick

@ 649-946-2595

16979

CONTACT: 241-7995

POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HIOLDER

- Must be willing to work weekends - Must be self motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • 10 years’ experience in residential sales, luxury properties, commercial and development site sales, College/ University degree. Computer literate with strong written am, organization, analytical and verbal communication skills. Must possess computer, driver’s license and vehicle for site travel and property showings.

Must possess financial resources to sustain oneself during initial 6 month startup period. This position is 100% sales commission based making compensation unlimited.

Please submit resume via fax to: Prestigious Properties Ltd. At 649-946-4703 or email to: accounting@prestgiousproperties.com

16964

STYLZ ABOVE THE REST AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

16967

PRESTON HARRIS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 4-5 days per week

CONTACT: 241-8830

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16920

SUNSHINE RESTAURANT in Grand Turk seeks to employ a

LABOURER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER HOUR

CONTACT: 941-5411 THIS P0SITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

16934

ISABELLE MARTIN LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

2 HAIRSTYLIST 1 PEDICURIST Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 441-3231

16984

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS

CONTACT: 346-1654

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVE FIRST PREFERENCE AND TO BE CONTACTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 A.M AND 4 P.M MONDAY-FRIDAY

16940

GARDENER Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: MANGOREEF@ HOTMAIL.COM 16973

DOMESTIC WORKER - Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hard working.

- Must be self motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently.

SEND INQUIRES TO:

SEND INQUIRES TO:

Caicos Cactus, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Tel: 649-231-4885

SALES ASSOCIATE

SOUTH DOCK IS SEEKIGN TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

DOMESTIC WORKER

EXPERIENCES REAL ESTATE

SEACOR ISLAND LINES LLC

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

DOMESTIC WORKER

MISICK'S BAKERY

3 DOMESTIC HELPERS

LABOURER

LYNDON JENNINGS

KITCHEN HELPER

at a Salary of $300.00 per week 6 days per week please contact Joydie at

TELEPHONE NO. 241 2402

16938

Elizabeth Owen, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

Tel: 649-232-5583

16962

QUALITY CAR RENTAL

ROSE MYRLANDE AURELUS

MECHANIC

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 946-4510 THIS POSITION IS

CONTACT: 331-8751

GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALARY: $12.50 PER HOUR

CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

16954

SYMANTHA LYNN EWING KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work Monday-Friday

Belongers Preferred

16950

THE ANGELA RESTAURANT KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

NANNY DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $200 per week

CONTACT: 332-5952 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16974

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-9555

16935

January 13-19, 2018

Momentous Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered.

All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers, must have a valid passport, and able to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. These positions are not currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

DIRECTOR OF CONVENTION SERVICES Annual Salary: $40,000

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• • • • • • •

Plan upcoming conventions and events, globally Attend conventions and events and manage their execution Hire and manage local staff to execute the event Create and manage a budget for each event Troubleshooting and operations of the convention/event Advise on strategies for growing participation in conventions and events Manage all marketing and communications aspects associated with each event

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience developing, planning, managing and executing conventions and events globally • 2+ years creating and managing budgets • 5+ years of experience in project management • Experience in negotiating contracts for convention and event space • Experience in the domain name industry • Experience with Event Management software – Scrum, Redbooth, Asana, Basecamp • Experience with Drupal and WordPress • Must have a Business Marketing Advanced Diploma or equivalent • Must be fluent in both English and French.

The Somerset Strata Management Co. Ltd is seeking a suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

JOB POSITION: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • •

Replace washers, faucets and seals on malfunctioning plumbing equipments Repair leaky faucets and clean clogged drains Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services Assist as directed in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems such as: plumbing, ventilating, air conditioning, steam system, automatic temperature control, electrical and pool filtration as needed • Perform preventive maintenance procedures in a manner responsive to guest satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be trained and certified by an accredited school in the following areas: Plumbing/ Electrical/Mechanical and A/C related trades • Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guest • Must have clear English communications skills (written or oral) • Must have at least 5 years in plumbing, wood finishing, painting, A.C repairs, and carpentry Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to: Joanna Ivasiuk The Somerset Resort on Grace Bay Jivasiuk@thesomerset.com

ASSISTANT MANAGER – BUSINESS OPERATIONS Annual Salary: $30,000

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• • • • • •

Submissions for this job position should be received no later than January 22, 2018

Overall management of day-to-day business operations Maintain current corporate documents and manage all corporate filings Manage and negotiate all contracts (i.e. Leases) and policies (i.e. Insurance) Liaise with suppliers for general office functions and maintain inventory Create and interpret reports (i.e. financial, inventory, clients) Provide high-quality administrative and clerical assistance to top-level executives

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of working in an operations role within an office environment • 10+ years of advanced experience with Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) • 10+ years reviewing contracts and leases • 8+ years creating and implementing systems and procedures • 8+ years creating and maintaining training and policy manuals • 8+ years of inventory tracking and supply orders • 4+ years managing, supervising, maintaining physical premises • 4+ years working directly with the owner/s and/or director/s • 4+ years building relationships with suppliers • 4+ years of creating and managing budgets

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN Annual Salary: $45,000

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• • • • • •

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Oversee and contribute to design, planning and execution of commercial projects Advise on design strategies based availability of materials Hire, supervise, and manage design team Coordinate and oversee contractors and sub-contractors Create and manage a project budget Provide day-to-day management of overall design integrity of project(s)

Experience & Qualifications: • Experience in negotiating contracts and working with architects and designers • Experience with concept design, creating and maintaining budgets, and project execution • In-depth knowledge and experience with building facilities and fixtures • 2+ years of experience managing architectural design • 5+ years establishing and maintaining relationships with subcontractors, partners, and trades • Must have an Electronic Engineering Diploma • Must have Woodworking Certification • Must be fluent in both English and French

Applications can be submitted online at www.momentous.com or directly to info@momentous.com 16971

16945

The Somerset Strata Management Co. Ltd is seeking a suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

LABOURER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling, and ventilation systems • Paint and repair drywall along with performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs around the property

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guests • Previous experience in this area would be an asset Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

Joanna Ivasiuk The Somerset Resort on Grace Bay Jivasiuk@thesomerset.com Submissions for this job position should be received no later than January 22, 2018 16946

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January 13-19, 2018

Durant becomes second-youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000 career points GOLDEN State Warriors star Kevin Durant became the newest member of the NBA’s 20,000-point club on Wednesday night at Oracle Arena, hitting a pull-up jumper from 22 feet late in the second quarter over the Los Angeles Clippers’ Montrel Harrel to become the 48th player in league history to hit that mark.

Durant, who needed 25 points to reach the milestone and wasted no time doing so before halftime, was briefly honored by the sellout crowd in attendance as a highlight reel of his sensational scoring ways played on the jumbotron. The natural question now, of course, is how much farther up the scoring ranks he might go.

If Durant is able to stay healthy, it’s only a matter of time until he becomes the ninth member of the 30,000-point club. (LeBron James is 126 points away from becoming the eighth.) At his recent rate of scoring (25.3 points per game since joining the Warriors last season), and averaging 80 games played per season, he would reach it during the 2022-23 season.

Yet health has been a major issue for Durant in recent years, with injuries costing him 55 games in the 2014-15 campaign and a combined

Alexis Sánchez came on as a substitute in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Kevin Durant is the youngest player since Lebron James to reach the mark.

30 in the past two seasons. In his seven prior seasons, Durant played 97.1% of the regular season schedule (542 of 558 games). If he were able to return to his Ironman ways, then it might be tempting to play long enough to surpass Kareem AbdulJabbar (38,387) as the top scorer of all time — if, of course, James hasn’t already done it by that point.

Here’s how that rose-colouredglasses math might look: If Durant somehow averaged that 25.3 pointsper-game pace and averaged 80

games played, he would reach the mark during the 2026-27 campaign.

No matter the outcome, it’s clear that Durant is well on his way to going down as one of the greats.

“It would be nice to be in that (30,000-point group),” Durant told The Athletic recently. “That’s like the prime scorer’s number: 30K. ... I may have to play a lot to get there. But for now, I’m cool with the trajectory I’m on. I’m cool with the progress I’m making. We’ll see.”

(USAToday)

Federer given tricky draw at Australian Open ROGER Federer will begin the defense of his Australian Open title against Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene.

The world No. 2 has landed in the trickier half of the draw, where Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Alex Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Tomas Berdych and Gael Monfils all potentially await.

Federer will also have to contend with Milos Raonic and Juan Martin del Potro in his section of the draw, and may have to beat David Goffin to reach the semifinals -- an opponent he lost against at the year-ending ATP Finals in November.

“I thought my game wasn’t going to be good enough for that day and it was,” Federer recalled of his epic 2017 final against Nadal.

“That fifth set against Rafa was maybe the best set I’ve ever played.

It was definitely my highlight of 2017.”

Rafael Nadal, last year’s beaten finalist, is undoubtedly in the more favorable half and would avoid both Federer and Djokovic until the final.

The world No. 1 opens his campaign against 37-year-old Dominican Victor Estrella Burgos, while the biggest danger in his quarter of the draw is big-serving Croat Marin Cilic.

Six-time Australian Open winner Djokovic, who has dropped to 14th in the

Manchester United offer £25m for Sánchez in attempt to hijack City deal MANCHESTER United have made a bid to sign Alexis Sánchez from Arsenal as José Mourinho attempts to scupper Manchester City’s hopes of securing the Chile forward this month.

Sánchez has already agreed personal terms worth around £250,000 a week with Pep Guardiola’s side, with City having submitted a £20m offer for the 29-year-old earlier this week.

Arsenal have yet to respond to that but it is understood United have since entered the race with a bid in the region of £25m.

Their proposal would also see Sánchez earn more than proposed by City, with Mourinho believed to be confident of winning the race despite the forward having played under Guardiola at Barcelona.

United have offered Arsenal

the opportunity to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan, although a stumbling block to that deal could be the Armenian international’s wages, which are believed to be around £200,000 a week.

Sánchez’s representatives have already held talks with City having agreed to join them last summer, only for the deal to collapse when Arsenal failed to sign Thomas Lemar as a replacement on deadline day. He remains a target for Arsène Wenger, although the Frenchman is also keen on signing Malcom from Bordeaux and held preliminary talks with his agent this week. The Brazilian forward is understood to have another firm proposal to leave this month, although not from United or Tottenham, who have both been linked with the 20-year-old in recent weeks.

The world No. 2 has landed in the trickier half of the draw, where Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Alex Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Tomas Berdych and Gael Monfils all potentially await.

world after six months out with injury, will play American Donald Young and faces a potentially mouthwatering second-round match against Monfils.

Wawrinka, the 2014 champion, also makes his return from injury and is drawn against Lithuania’s Ricardas Berankis, while world No. 3 and last year’s semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov faces two undecided qualifiers in his opening rounds.

The absence of reigning champion Serena Williams, who last week said she is “not where I want to be” following the birth of her daughter in September, gives several other protagonists the chance to come to

fore in the women’s side of the draw.

Williams remarkably revealed she was in fact two months pregnant when she won last year’s title, beating older sister Venus in the final.

In a recent interview with Vogue, Serena revealed some of the severe health complications she suffered in the weeks after giving birth to Alexis Olympia.

She described how “everything went bad” after a flawless emergency cesarean section. What followed was a lung clot, clotted blood in her abdomen and more than one operation, before spending six weeks unable to get out of bed.

In 2017, Kazuyoshi Miura (centre) became the first 50-year-old player to score in the Japanese league.

Japanese striker Miura signs new deal at 50 STRIKER Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 51 next month, has signed a new contract with Japanese second division club Yokohama FC. The deal means he will enter the 33rd season of his record-breaking career, which began at the Brazilian side Santos in 1986.

“I will always play my heart out

and hope to continue to grow (as a player),” he told Kyodo news agency.

The former Genoa and Dinamo Zagreb player has been at Yokohama since 2005.

Capped 89 times for his country, Miura’s 139 goals place him sixth in the all-time list of top scorers in J-League’s top division.

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Australian rugby pay parity is ‘a great day for women’s sport’

Usain Bolt will be showing Borussia Dortmund if he has what it takes for a career in football soon enough.

Bolt to have Borussia Dortmund trial USAIN Bolt is to be given a trial by Borussia Dortmund in March as he looks to launch a football career after retiring from sprint racing.

The Jamaican 100m and 200m world record holder – the fastest man on earth, regarded by many as the greatest sprinter of all time – could form a formidable, lightningfast strike partnership with PierreEmerick Aubameyang, if he can convince Peter Stöger to give him a chance when he gets put through his paces in March.

The 31-year-old, who is a declared Manchester United fan, is keen on a career in football, and Dortmund already stated in 2016 that they are willing to give him a chance to show what he has got. Now, a date has finally been fixed.

“In March, we’re going to do a trials with Dortmund and that will determine what I do with that career, which way it goes,” Bolt told the

Daily Express. “If they say I’m good, and that I need a bit of training, I’ll do it.”

The eight-time Olympic gold medallist admits to being daunted

by Dortmund’s offer of a trial, as he seeks to realise a boyhood dream.

“It makes me nervous,” he said. “I don’t get nervous but this is different, this is football now. It’ll take time to adjust but once I play a few times I’ll get used to it. It was the same when I started track and field. I was nervous for a while until I started getting used to the crowd, people and everyone around and it falls into place, “One of my biggest dreams is to sign for Manchester United. If Dortmund say I’m good enough, I’ll crack on and train hard. I’ve spoken to [former United manager Sir] Alex Ferguson and I told him he needs to put in a good word. He told me if I get fit and ready, he will see what he can do.”

CHANGE is afoot in Australian rugby.

In December, Raelene Castle became the game’s first female chief executive and now Australia’s men and women’s rugby sevens teams will start on the same pay.

An entry level salary of 44,500 Australian dollars has been set for both men and women’s sevens players following negotiations between the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) and Rugby Australia (RA).

There was a further boost for Australia’s women with the agreement that players representing the 15-a-side team will receive Test match payments for the first time.

The announcement comes as part of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that Australia Sevens co-captain Shannon Parry called “a great day for women’s sport.”

The agreement, effective immediately, will run through to the end of the current broadcast deal in 2020.

RUPA President Dean Mumm said the new arrangement was a bold step forward.

“Securing this agreement has been a priority for all parties and provides the certainty and stability to put recent challenges behind us,” Mumm told reporters.

“This agreement allows all parties

They’re one of the dominant forces in women’s sevens; now Australia’s women will be paid as much their male counterparts for the first time...

to draw a line in the sand and move forward towards a more prosperous future for Australian Rugby.”

Ross Xenos, RUPA chief executive, contended Australia’s players would be able to concentrate on performance on the field thanks to improved financial security off it.

“This CBA ensures that every player’s core conditions of employment continue to improve with every new season,” said Xenos.

“Player well-being is no longer being spoken about as a priority but rather being delivered upon as a key outcome of this agreement.”

All female players will now be

supported by an “industry-leading” pregnancy policy, according to outgoing Rugby Australia CEO Bill Pulver, providing security should they wish to temporarily step away from the game to start a family.

Parry, part of Australia’s victorious sevens team at the Rio 2016 Olympics, pointed to the success of gold medalist mother and two Nicole Beck as evidence starting a family needn’t diminish you’re your ability on the rugby field.

“The implementation of such a ground-breaking pregnancy policy is really important,” said Parry.

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The Flamingos’ victory against the Bahamas in May was their first against a full member of World Rugby.

YEAR IN REVIEW PART II

MAY THERE were several competition finals in May, while Akia Guerrier continued her dominance on the track for new school Kansas State University, but the main sports news for the month happened in rugby when the TCI Flamingos defeated two Caribbean nations in 15s.

The much-improved Flamingos first defeated the Dominican Republic 24-15 in Provo before travelling to the Bahamas to beat the national team 26-19. That victory

was TCI’s first win against a full member of World Rugby (formerly IRB). TCI’s captain Sean O’Neill said that it was his proudest moment on the rugby pitch.

In the Americas’ rugby rankings for the month, TCI climbed to 18th from 22nd, which had placed us higher than 20 other rugby nations in the region.

In football, TCIFA’s Executive member Oliver Smith was voted in to serve another term on the FIFA Appeals Committee. Smith would later officially become the general secretary of the local FA. Also in football, Shinaydine Pluviose won the Garden City Community

The Knights won the PABA Night League title for the second consecutive time in May.

College’s top football award.

The Kansas school awarded the teen the Buster’s Award (Player of Year) after an outstanding performance in defence.

The North and Middle Caicos boys’ team and the South Caicos girls claimed victories in the inaugural U9 Inter-Island Grassroots Football Festival, which was held in Provo.

In another first time football competition, the North Caicos 5v5 Men’s League culminated with Best of the Best winning the title.

Full Physic also won their first ever football title, when they

In basketball, Underdogs won the South Caicos 3 on 3 Basketball Competition.

The eight-team competition was organised by Camiko Lewis in association with the Department of Sports and the TCI Basketball Federation.

In Provo, the Clement Howell High School Eagles claimed overall victory in the PABA High School League, while the Five Cays Knights retained their PABA Night League title after three consecutive victories in a best-in-five final against the Five Cays Flyers.

Akia Guerrier broke her 200M outdoor record in May with a sub 24-second performance. The 23.91s run eclipsed her 2017 CARIFTA Games’ time of 24.01s.

In the 4X100M, Guerrier, the lone freshman in the team, helped her school to a surprising second place finish and an overall title at the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

The 4X100M team, which clocked 44.77s, made the final of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships a few weeks later after registering 44.27s.

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Tanesia Gardiner copped a silver medal for her outstanding performance in the 800M at the first North American Central American and Caribbean Games (NACAC) Age Group Championships.

JUNE Delano Williams and Ifeanyi Otuonye both registered solid performances in June. Williams ran a season best en route to victory in the 400M race at the All Comers meet in Jamaica. At the event, the Grand Turk born beat Jamaica’s national record holder Rusheen McDonald after posting a time of 45.92s. Given that Williams competes for Great Britain, his time did not register as a TCI record.

Otuonye equalled his national long jump record while competing at the Altis Invitational. His 7.88M leap earned him a top five finish.

Eleven-year-old Tanesia Gardiner was also outstanding in June. The pre-teen copped a silver medal in the 800M at the first North American Central American and Caribbean Games (NACAC) Age Group Championships, which was held in Trinidad.

Colby Jennings, the hero in track

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Global United won three straight games to take the Church Co-ed Softball League title.

last summer, was just finding his strides in June. At Jamaica’s Trials, he copped a bronze in the U18 400M in a time of 48.24s.

In softball, Global United won the Church Co-Ed Softball League after beating Church of God of Prophecy 3-1 in a best-in-five final.

In the inter-high school rugby tournament, Wesley Methodist and TCIPS claimed overall victories.

In the U15 division, Wesley Methodist defeated HJ Robinson 3-1 in the final. Merrone Thomas from the winning team had claimed the MVP award.

Meanwhile, TCIPS were the U19 winners. They defeated HJ Robinson 8-6 in an exciting final. Stanley Haven from the Grand Turk school was adjudged the MVP of that competition.

In sailing, TCI finished as the top Caribbean Islands in the Hobie race of the America’s Cup Endeavours.

Oliver Downes and Maya LopesWilson led the Turks and Caicos Islands over several teams, including

Colby Jennings (left) won a bronze medal with a new national record at the IAAF World U18 Championships in July.

both of the Bermudian sides.

Also in the water, the TCI Swim Federation announced in June that an exclusive open water swim zone had been established in Grace Bay. It was stated that the swim zone (approved by the DECR) flows 550 metres from the boat channel in front of Rickie’s Flamingo Cafe east to the rocky point in front of Coral House.

JULY

The Rising Stars Basketball Club played well for their silver medal at the Puerto Rico International Basketball Tournament in July.

Colby Jennings announced himself to the world in July last year when he clocked a blistering time of 46.77s to cop bronze in the IAAF World U18 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.

What was outstanding about the

Young sailors Oliver Downes and Maya Lopes-Wilson performed admirably in Bermuda last June.

17-year-old’s performance was his improvement. He shaved about a second and a half from his previous competition. The Jamaica College student also broke Angelo Garland’s national record (46.82s) without a personal coach, since he had travelled to Kenya with the Jamaican team.

In basketball, the Rising Stars Basketball Club finished second in the Puerto Rico International Basketball Tournament, but the most exciting win happened in beach soccer, when the TCI girls defeated the Bahamas national team 5-4 in the Commonwealth Youth Games beach soccer competition. Their performance earned them a bronze medal.

Meanwhile in golf, it was all Brooke Rivers, who defended her U14 age division title at the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships.

The 12-year-old finished with rounds of 84, 81 and 77, which included three birdies and several pars.

Veteran sports administrator, Rita Gardiner received the Commonwealth Games award for long service in July. Gardiner, who has had four decades of service, opted to share the award with fellow local administrators.

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Over 50 golfers register for this weekend’s Ryder Cup OVER 50 golfers competing for either the International or the North American teams have registered for this weekend’s 25th Provo Golf Club Ryder Cup, which is sponsored by Sotheby’s International.

The North American team will hope to repeat last year’s victory, while the International side will look to add to their 16 previous wins.

According to information from the club, the course is in great shape and the competition should be competitive and fun.

Basketball coach Jarrett Forbes is set to become the next Director of Sports in the TCI.

Forbes set to become new Director of Sports JARRETT Forbes is set to become the new Director of Sports of the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to information reaching the Weekly News.

Although the government has not officially announced it, sources claim that the 36-year-old has been

given the all clear to start working in his new position later this month.

Forbes will take over from Judith Robinson, who has served as Acting Director of Sports since 2012.

The new sports head is no stranger to the local sporting fraternity, in July of last year he

TCI and DR set to clash in football friendly this March

THE Turks and Caicos Islands senior football team would clash with their Dominican rivals in March in an international friendly.

TCIFA president Sonia Bien-Aime said that the two associations are now finalising the date; but the consensus is

March 21 in Santo Domingo.

Meanwhile the FA has announced two coaching courses.

An advanced women’s coaching course is set to run from February 7-11, while an advanced beach soccer coaching course would run from March 7-11.

led the TCI Rising Stars U18 team to a silver medal in their first visit to the Puerto Rico International Basketball Tournament on that island. Moreover, he developed a branch of the Rising Stars club in Grand Turk, which has 90 youngsters (ages 9-18).

Forbes also has international experience, given that he developed several sports programmes in the US from the grassroots level to high school varsity.

He also spent over a decade as the head boys’ basketball coach for Doral Academy and the Miami Booker T. Washington Senior High School, where his teams made numerous regional playoffs appearances and won district championships. Several of his players also made it to the college level.

The current vice-president of the Rising Stars Basketball Club also worked at camps with NBA players and once coached the South Florida All-Star Game.

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