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Premier outlines the fulfilment of PDM’s promises BY DELANA ISLES THE GOVERNMENT has realised many of the anchor projects contained in the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM)’s Change Document, according to the premier. The Change Document is a 63page full colour book created by the PDM party, which was in Opposition at the time of its launch on November 30, 2016. It was filled with promises that the party said they would fulfil if elected to Government by the people of the TCI in the December 15, 2016, election. In her presentation of the Government’s mid-term address on January 7, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson outlined the fulfilment of some and those which are still being realised. One such promise was the establishment of a comprehensive National Security Strategy. To which Cartwright Robinson reported: “We are pleased to report that this is well underway and soon to be completed.” She added that at the heart of this strategy is a more “join-up-ness” of resources scattered across law enforcement agencies and a greater focus on prevention, intervention, rehabilitation and strengthened enforcement. Another anchor project was the creation of a national symposium to create a national plan or vision. “We are advanced with the Vision 2040 Document which work began under the former Government and carried forward by us. It is now in its final stage for consultation,” the premier reported.

We are pleased that many have already begun to feel the change She said there will be public consultation for the vision plan at a date sometime in January, with a proposed signing ceremony by month’s end. The third anchor project was that of a comprehensive health reform, based on health information. The premier stated: “Funding has been allocated for the muchneeded STEP Programme within the Ministry of Health that will aid in data collection. “In addition to this, funding has also been allocated for a Cancer Plan. We will also use information kept at NHIB to assist in creating the right reform strategy.” The fourth anchor project promised a reform of the Crown Land Policy. To which Cartwright Robinson reported: “Crown land proposals remain before the minister in the UK and our focus remains on ridding the system of the raffle system for land applicants, cash only option for land taken by compulsory acquisition, and for a return of its management to ministerial Government.” The fifth project promised by the PDM was the creation of a jobs policy, the groundwork for which the premier stated is already being carried out by the Ministry of Border Control.

The sixth project was the construction of a purpose-built college and vocational and hospitality school. “We are pleased that drawings have been refreshed and a costing has been completed for the first phase of the purpose-built community college campus in Providenciales.” The premier said that the Government is now strategizing how it will be able to finance the $7 million initiative, adding that work is already underway for the vocational and hospitality school building project. The seventh project looked at providing sustainable funding for the protection of the environment. To this the premier stated that the Climate Change Policy and the recently received Recovery Plan will guide the model for sustainable funding. She said both documents are now in hand. The eighth promise was for the adaptation of a modern and progressive approach to scholarships and multipronged approach to funding. “The Ministry of Education has used the findings of the skills audit to assist in creating new and modern areas needed to help build our country. We continue our talks to identify a source for ‘true’ student loans,” the premier said of this project. She added that shortly a regional student loans bureau will be visiting the TCI, and that her government anticipates further guidance in this area. CRITICAL AUTHORITIES The establishment of critical

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authorities was the ninth project promised by the PDM. One of those critical authorities, Cartwright Robinson said is the Housing Department, which is set to be reintroduced in the new financial year beginning April 2019. “As we are now embarking on a joint CDB/TCIG funded consultancy on solid waste, we await the findings before determining the body to govern waste management. “The new public transportation opportunities and its uptake will determine if and when we create a Public Transportation Authority or whether we can simply expand and strengthen the Road Safety Department,” she added. The tenth promise is the creation of a Population Policy to support plan growth. The premier reported that funding for this policy is in this current financial year and the project has already been tendered. The 11th project was the formation of a comprehensive special needs programme. Premier Cartwright Robinson stated the Government has already provided support for special needs children and adults, and they are continuing to work on support programmes for single parenting. “The much-needed increase in manpower for the Social Services

Department given in this current financial year will help to support these critical programmes,” she added. The 12th project was the construction of the spine link road. “I am pleased to say that Cabinet has already received a presentation of the proposed design concepts and the information has already been collated for a consultancy,” she reported. The 13th promise was that of youth listening tours and development of a strategic plan. “I am again pleased to report that the minister of education has completed the listening tour one with high schoolers. “Listening tour two continues shortly with unattached youth and older youth.” The premier added that in the furtherance of gathering critical information for the strategic plan, the ministry has already formed the National Youth Council. The 14th promise looked at formation of a Heritage and Cultural Commission and a Centre for Performing Arts and all artistic expressions. The formulation of the Cultural and Arts Policy will inform the establishment of these two institutions, the premier reported. She added that the cultural policy continues to be in draft. Promise 15 looked at the formation of an immediate economic stimulus package which will focus on the relief for the poor and unemployed. The premier said: “Whilst we have been able to, through Government programme, provide short term employment for contractual labour, a proposal was prepared already by the MOI and there remains work to do in order to craft a programme that can be allowed under the financial management rules.” PDM promise number 16 was that of the construction of an official CONTINUED 

Disgraced cop found guilty of child rape A SWIFT verdict of guilty was delivered by a Grand Turk jury on Tuesday (January 15) in the trial of police constable Anthony Skippings. The trial commenced in the Grand Turk Supreme Court on January 7 before Judge Shiraz Aziz.

Skippings, who is represented by attorney Oliver Smith, was charged last year March with rape, indecent assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice. The victim in the case is said to be a male child. Skippings remains free on

bail pending sentencing on March 1. Police have confirmed that the guilty cop will remain on suspension from the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force until his sentencing, at which time he will officially be dismissed. (Delana Isles)

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Lawyer calls for end to behemoth SIPT trial, cites abuse of process BY DELANA ISLES THE FIRST in a series of no case submissions by defence lawyers in the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) trial has been made, with the lawyer calling for an end to the proceedings. Queen’s Counsel Jerome Lynch, who along with attorney Peter Melleney represents former natural resources minister McAllister Hanchell, presented detailed and well thought out arguments before Justice Paul Harrison. The presentation was made in the Supreme Court annex in Providenciales on Wednesday (January 16) as the trial officially resumed after the Christmas break. Lynch’s no case submission application is predicated on two primary grounds - the Crown’s failure to make the trial manageable from the outset and during the course of the trial, and the court’s failure to regulate the trial process thus ensuring the manageability of the trial. ABUSE OF PROCESS The lawyer stated that any effective prosecution of alleged fraud is dependent on there having been thorough and careful investigation, guided by clear advice from the prosecution team who will ultimately be responsible for the presentation of the case. This, he added, must be accompanied by structured case management which ensures that issues are properly clarified before the trial proper begins and a disciplined approach by all parties to all stages of the proceedings. He explained that the purpose of his application is that the trial should be stopped by the judge because it has become unmanageable. He noted that the only mechanism for doing so is to determine that to proceed would be an abuse of process of the court denying the defendants their right to a fair trial and abrogating their constitutional rights of a fair trial within a reasonable time. “Although, we emphasise that

Had I known this case would take three years plus, I would not have accepted the brief

this is not an application based on the passage of time alone, it is but a factor.” He added that the law on abuse of process is well understood throughout the common law jurisdictions and that there exists in the court’s hands, a power to stay the indictment on the grounds on two main grounds. Those grounds being that it would be impossible to give the defendant a fair trial, and or a stay is necessary to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system. MANAGEABILITY Lynch noted that the prosecution is in sole charge of the information and they alone choose what counts to put on it and which defendants to charge. “That decision is not one which is wholly unfettered. They must exercise good judgement in determining what is in the public interest and what they have a reasonable prospect of proving to the requisite standard.” Further, he added, good practice does not require every conceivable charge to be included in an information even if they could prove it to the standard. He said there is an obligation on the Crown to ensure that an information is not overloaded and that the scope of the trial is such that it is manageable, irrespective of whether there is a jury or not. In the information’s first incarnation, dated July 11, 2012, it included 13 defendants and 23 charges without Michael Misick, the lawyer outlined. These charges covered nine separate conspiracies all said to be “with others” to date unidentified, five of which were to defraud.

“By the time the matter came to trial a number of defendants had been jettisoned and Michael Misick added. “Counts were revised and revised again so that we ultimately had an information which included nine defendants and 17 counts.” He noted that this was in no way an attempt by the Crown to reduce the size and scope of the trial, rather, it was their hope that they would be able to add another count of perjury. A hope that was eventually abandoned. He stated that he had made it clear both in open court and in writing on June 18, 2015, that the defence will be putting the Crown to strict proof, as is the defendants’ right. “There was never any misunderstanding about this, it could not be plainer. However, instead of the Crown taking a pragmatic approach and reducing the size and scope of their case, they dug their heels in, and in effect stated that they would seek to prove every tap and washer in the proverbial kitchen sink,” Lynch stated. He added that a 17 count information was completely unnecessary to prove a substantial enough case against the defendants. “The public interest here is served by ensuring that the prosecution advance their best case against the most seriously alleged perpetrators. Not every count against every defendant.” The lawyer stated that the number of defendants was reduced by luck, outlining thusly: “Richard Padgett did a deal and received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty, Varet Civre did a deal and was not prosecuted, Samuel Been did a deal and was not prosecuted,

Queen’s Counsel Jerome Lynch, SIPT defence lawyer for McAllister Hanchell

Quinton Hall did a deal and was not prosecuted and Earlson Robinson was severed by agreement.” He added that when one considers the respective roles of the defendants and the part they have played in the trial, there are a number of obvious, stand-out candidates for severance by the Crown. “Consider for a moment if there was an initial trial involving Michael Misick, Floyd Hall, McAllister Hanchell and Thomas (Chal) Misick - arguably the three principal offenders and their facilitator. “Even if the trial took the same amount of time, the savings to the public purse by excluding Lisa Hall, Lillian Boyce, Melbourne Wilson and Jeffrey Hall and Clayton Greene. “Even if it is believed they should face trial, these defendants could be disposed of in a matter of weeks, not years, with the obvious saving to the public purse. “One has only to consider the relatively small parts they have played in the trial so far; of course collectively it has added to the length of the trial and in our submission, wholly unnecessarily.” He further suggested that had the principal trial resulted in acquittals, the Crown would have been able to consider their position with regard to the other defendants, and if there were convictions other defendants might well have considered their respective positions and sought deals.

“As a sidebar, it may also have been possible to try some of the defendants by jury in a short compact trial where the emotive considerations would not have had the same impact.” He stated that there is nothing to suggest that any of the suggestions he proffered were considered as a way of reducing the scope of the trial. “The Crown persisted with the notion that the case could be concluded within seven months which was their best estimate as of their January 30 and June 30, 2015, documents when they knew that the case involved nine defendants, 18 counts (as then believed), and no less than 11 different projects and the PNP accounts. “Couple that with the knowledge that at least some of the defendants were putting the Crown to strict proof, the estimate was a completely unrealistic one. “Worse than that, it misled the court into a sense that even if it took that long, seven months was manageable.” The lawyer called the Crown’s inability to properly manage the trial “reckless”. “Had I known this case would take three years plus, I would not have accepted the brief and I suspect that is true of every other attorney in the case, including some of the CONTINUED 

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PREMIER’S MIDTERM REPORT

PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson took to the airwaves on January 7 to read her midterm report to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. In it she spoke proudly of the Government’s accomplishments over the past two years and detailed upcoming plans for the territory over the remainder of her term. Among the topics she covered were crime, jobs, youth development, education, healthcare, sports and agriculture. What are your thoughts?

A certain vitality

Given where TC Islanders are in this country, the battles that we fight for survival, a place in this country or a place in the sun, we look with bated breath at the achievements of any elected Government. If the premier succeeds, be it the Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson or the former premier, the Hon. Rufus Ewing as an example, then we all succeed. An issue for any Government is that agenda of empowerment, as this is the only issue that matters; God and the empowerment of the people. There is a certain vitality about all of this. Governments must now endeavour to simply empower the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. We must now take politics off the table. There are certain issues that should no longer be political. Scholarships should have not been limited in financing and who may get. At the end of a four-year stint in office the Government off day should be boasting how many scholarships they have awarded. If there is a board frustrating that then that board should be removed. Business development is another goal where all TC Islanders should be given that opportunity to develop and open businesses. Funding and training for business development should be expanded. Roadblocks to development of our people have usually been TC Islanders themselves who sit in the public service to do nothing but to block, frustrate and carry out personal agendas. Most TCI Governments, PDM or PNP, have faced this issue. An accord needs be reached with the

heads of the civil service to weed these traps to empowerment and development. Every four years we need to empower as many TC Islanders as possible. This is true empowerment and development. To the newly created millionaire, the message should be, “Once you get there you must look behind yourself and bring the next TC Islander up behind.” That selfish, self-centered mentality must go.

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She should look out of her limousine’s window and see what tosh she is talking. She might even get out and walk around.

No substance

The Premier’s list of her Government’s ‘accomplishments’ is a cross between Much Ado About Nothing and The Emperor’s New Clothes - completely without substance! Her address enumerates a number of plans, studies and future anticipated actions, but we all know that these will either never come to pass or, if they are actually undertaken, will be as badly handled as everything else this Government has attempted. Some sixteen months after the 2017 hurricanes, the Grand Turk Airport terminal is still not nearly operational, a large number of our students are still housed in unsuitable temporary locations because the school buildings have not yet been properly repaired, and the House of Assembly is virtually uninhabitable. Accomplishments, you claim? And this Government’s proposed “improvements” to our educational system

still cling to the outdated and flawed Caribbean educational doctrine, instead of adopting a modern, globally-focused strategy that will give our children a real chance in this ultra-competitive world. She may blame it on the intricacies of the procurement process or a lack of cooperation from the governor, but the fact remains that this Government has accomplished absolutely nothing - except travel to Great Britain with a proposal for constitutional change that was so hopelessly inadequate that it was sent back with only the quickest of readings. Maybe we can import the American idea of a government shutdown, but here to close down the highest levels. How much worse could it possibly be?

Living in hope

Politicians live in hope; constituents live in reality.

No time to waste

Reading through the premier’s speech one can see substance, achievement, reform and new ideas. Time is not on our side as a people so this agenda must be sped up. As we expand the private sector the people must be brought along. Two years have gone into this Government and there is no time to waste. It is time the Opposition and Government sit to the table, in a substantive spirit of inclusiveness, to reach consensus on these issues and that wider issue of constitutional reform. Somewhere, somehow, there has to be a Turks and Caicos Islands for TC Islanders as well. This is now over forty years since we

elected a Government. The late JAGS McCartney took the reins of Government for TC Islanders to have something to show for that. We have to unite, come together or we perish as fools. Moving forward it should not matter who is empowered, PDM, PNP or who. There is enough money for all to eat at the same table. There are stumbling blocks to this agenda of empowerment and those agenda items cited by the elected Government in their change document 2016. An example is the InterHealth Canada Project which is siphoning off hundreds of millions of dollars from the people, the Treasury and that vital agenda of empowering our people. One can only support the vision to conduct a review of the InterHealth contract. If we can solve this financial issue and overarching albatross there’d be monies for much more items towards empowerment. Developing self-reliance in agriculture, fishing etc. will enable TC Islanders to venture more into this area where millions of dollars can be earned. Time is now, January to April 2019 for greater resources to be budgeted to this critical agenda item.

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Prison staff threaten strike over vacation issues EMPLOYEES at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk are threatening to strike over no flexibility of vacation days, no overtime pay and long hours. A letter to the Weekly News this week from ‘Disgruntled Prison Workers’ spoke of their upset after being denied leave. “All the management workers get their vacations as requested and for as long as they are entitled, but the rest of us are being dictated to like the prisoners we are paid to watch over and keep in safe custody,” the letter read. “So we wrote this to notify the public that when you hear of an uproar in the prison or the prison is being operated by the management alone, you will know and understand our reasons are just, considerate and right.” The letter said that concerns went unaddressed by senior management before the arrival of the new Superintendent Grahame Hawkins. The prison officers then approached Hawkins “but to no avail”, it read. He instead referred the matter back to senior management. One officer said that he wanted to travel to Jamaica for his son’s graduation and had asked for his vacation to accommodate the graduation days.

However, the letter read, he was refused leave and when he confronted prison senior staff he was threatened with dismissal. “We respect and appreciate that not all of us can take vacation at the same time as the prison is already limited in staff counts but our rights as prison officers are spelt out in the prison general ordinance. “To dictate to us how and when we must take our vacation is outright wrong. “Furthermore they have told us and have divided our vacations into small bits as they feel, so we have no life of our own for planning anymore. “We can’t take vacation anymore when our children are on school breaks or around the Christmas holidays because they are telling us when to go and when to come back.” The anonymous prison officers said there are several other areas with which they are unhappy including lack of overtime pay and long hours. “…but we have no listening ears, absolutely none at all. Please can we be heard now? “We are withholding our names as repercussions would be our cry.” Senior prison staff were unavailable for comment up to press time.

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Don’t be fooled by the promises, says Opposition leader BY OLIVIA ROSE “THE PDM Government cannot and will not take this country to the next level where it will achieve its God given potential.” Opposition Leader Hon. Washington Misick expressed these strong sentiments last week when he dissected the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) Government’s midterm report. Misick at a press conference held on January 8 said the unfulfilled 400 promises, 20 anchor projects, 10 pillars for change, 12 point law enforcement priorities, 10 institutions and infrastructural change touted by the Government reflect the most egregious failures of any political manifesto. He said: “We make commitments to others all the time. However, sometimes circumstances over which we have no control prevent us from keeping some promises. “What is unacceptable is knowingly making promises that cannot be kept, or worse that we have no intention of keeping. “It really boils down to how many promises one knowingly breaks and how one responds when one is unable to deliver on an achievable promise.” He said that it is especially egregious for someone in public office to break promises made to

Leader of the Progressive National Party Hon. Washington Misick

their followers. “It speaks to the trustworthiness or lack thereof of the leader,” Misick said. “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned - Matthew 12:37.” The PNP leader said the Government has failed to deliver on its promises because the ministerial Cabinet lacks the capability to execute its agenda. In her mid-term address Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson lauded the Government’s strides

over the past two years. “The premier’s measurement of the reach and strength of Government must be different from ours,” Misick said, “because the rule of law, civil service morale, public buildings, systems and structures are in decay or dysfunctional - in that sense the change is here. “Remember April 1 is Fool’s Day. Don’t be fooled by the promises she promises to deliver on April 1. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.”

Government house. This, the premier stated, will not be addressed until repairs to critical infrastructure are completed. The 17th promise looked at creating stronger governmental systems through constitutional advancement and strong local government. The premier said that a revised set of constitutional proposals will be forwarded to the UK shortly and the Government awaits the cooperation of the official Opposition in order to forward additional proposals. She added that a Local Government Review Committee has already been appointed with Opposition involvement. The 18th promised project was the creation of a Comprehensive Drainage Plan. The premier reported that the Ministry of Infrastructure has already presented to Cabinet and has gained approval to accept the findings of a comprehensive drainage consultancy. In addition, she added, the ministry has also made recommendations which identified critical and additional works that have since been costed. The 19th promise was for the establishment of an aggressive plan to repair the crumbling seawall in Grand Turk.

To this the premier stated: “My Government has entered an agreement with CDB for joint funding to carry out critical consultancy work on sea defences for Grand Turk and other vulnerable islands. This work is progressing.” The final project promised in the Change Document looked at mass cleaning up and beautification campaign throughout the territory. Cartwright Robinson reported that while work has begun in this area, it has been halted until enforcement legislation is modernised. Modernised legislation will be coupled with greater emphasis on formalising communities and providing community support, she added. “We have been busy governing and delivering on real change for our people. “We have been delivering on the promises in our Change Document which has a four year timetable to deliver.” The premier stated that the Government has delivered much, but there remains much to do and members will not be satisfied until they have touched every home in territory. “We are pleased that many have already begun to feel the change through our policies already enacted and laws already passed,” she said in conclusion.

Under the tree

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prosecution team,” Lynch stated. “What would have been your reaction had you been told from the outset that this case will take three years to adduce the Crown’s case alone, or even two years, or even one year? “There can be little doubt that in the first instance you [the judge] may not have accepted the appointment, but having done so, you would have insisted the Crown pare down their case, as would we. I did.” He recalled that at the outset of the trial defendant Michael Misick had made a written submission on abuse of process calling for a narrowing down of the information in order to make the trial more manageable. “It is clear from the document and the arguments advanced... were even more prophetic than Ralph Thorne SC could have contemplated.” NUMBER OF PROJECTS There are 11 in all captured in two counts in the indictment, the lawyer noted. He added that leaving aside the Crown’s case on the value of having a count two at all; it simply cannot have been necessary in count one to deal with a six year period of the alleged conspiracies involving five defendants ranging over a total of 11 separate projects. The court is being asked to consider, in effect, at least 55 different permutations of the count. “The Crown could and should have asked itself what are our best three projects? And do we really need to have Juniper Hole in this count? “Identify all the material needed to prove count one, charge three separate conspiracies involving the principal defendants in each and the trial might have been over in the seven months predicted or less. “That would provide the court with sufficient sentencing power if they had been found guilty.” He added that the Crown’s claim that their right to be able to “tell the story” would be prejudiced by any decision to leave out one or more of these sample developments, only illustrates that the Crown’s case is aimed at the whole of their [PNP’s] tenure as a Government, and that it was tainted with corruption from the beginning. “I think we all get that. It nonetheless is our submission that it was never necessary to adduce the evidence in relation to all 11. “The wholly misleading assertion that having all the projects would not add to the length of the case lulled everyone into a false sense of how long it would take to adduce the evidence of each meeting with the developer, each Cabinet paper, each Cabinet minute, each Belonger, each letter

“Instead of taking a pragmatic approach they ploughed on regardless of how long it would take” written by each lawyer, each email sent by the parties, each development agreement in each guise and every payment made in respect of it.” He stated that this knowledge was peculiarly in the hands of the prosecution, only they knew what they wished to adduce and from whom. “They knew the parameters because the defence were not prepared to admit anything. Instead of taking a pragmatic approach they ploughed on regardless of how long it would take. “Frankly, if the Crown could not tell the story with three projects, telling the story with 11 was not going to help especially if that story became obfuscated with the passage of time.” He further recalled: “The Crown took six weeks to open their case and deal with the facts schedule. The case having commenced on December 7, 2015, they did not call the first witness in the case until March 9, 2016. Three months had already gone. “We have heard from over 200 witnesses, producing well in excess of 2,000 exhibits. We have no idea how many pages there are in the exhibits before you. Tens of thousands for sure, but who knows?” DISCLOSURE “I say with due deference to the court that I am not sure it fully appreciates the magnitude of the task or the nature of the various schedules and how they have changed over the course of the preparation and the trial itself,” the lawyer said. At the beginning of the case there were three schedules in the trial. Schedule one is the used material which was served by the prosecution as their sufficiency, which at the start of the trial amounted to the material amounted to some 108,075 pages. Schedule two is the unused material, which is the material the Crown did not wish to use but were under an obligation to serve as it may assist the defence. At the start of the trial it amounted to 34,187 pages, by the January 16, 2017, it had swollen to 55,923, by the February 5, 2018 it had grown to 91,540 and as of the September 30, 3018, it stood at 96,078. “All the material in this schedule is now deemed used material. In other words, it is now really all part of schedule one making the total material upon which the Crown rely

to prove their case well in excess of 200,000 pages.” For a variety of reasons, he added, many of the counsel presently representing defendants did not come into the case until very late, some actually during the trial. “The simple point is this: disclosure of unused material comes low down on the list of priorities when preparing the brief. Reading the used material must come first, then reading the proof and obtaining instructions, then case planning, a case theory and strategy, potential and actual legal arguments, identifying the areas of cross-examination of the witnesses. “All come before a trawl through the unused material. That is not to say it has no importance but it necessarily comes lower down the pecking order. “Of course we now know this is not unused material at all. It is used material, one third of which was disclosed during the trial itself.” Lynch stated that many of the lawyers struggled to read the used material and prepare before the case started let alone examine the unused material which even at that time amounted to 34,187 pages. “In a letter written by Helen Garlick for the SIPT to Mrs Hatmin on May 28, 2015, she seeks to answer some of the issues raised by Mr [Beryn] Duncanson then representing Michael Misick.” In that letter Garlick told Duncanson that it was difficult to inform him precisely of the number of pages of unused material, since the schedules identify this material by item and not by pages She further stated that there have been 233 items of unused material supplied to date and a further 900 items are to be disclosed to the defence no later than the end of June 2015. The lawyer stated that this is revealing for two reasons: first, the SIPT did not know themselves how much material there was in the unused schedule. “Duncanson suggested in excess of 500,000 pages which whilst that may have been an exaggeration was not therein being gainsaid. “Second, as at the May 28, 2015, 233 items have been disclosed. No one knows how many pages that represented, but there were apparently a further 900 items to be disclosed no later than the end of June 2015.” He stated that it is worth remembering that the Crown had declared themselves trial ready in 2013, 2014 and 2015 on each and

every occasion that the matter came before the court. However, he said they could not have been if they had not yet fulfilled their obligations on disclosure. “It is difficult to believe that between first declaring themselves trial ready and the end of June 2015 a further 900 items have come to light that may satisfy the Keane test on disclosure.” Garlick goes on in the letter to Duncanson to assert the following: “With regard to both the served evidence and disclosed material, a crude page count is misleading, since for example, a cheque will be copied back and front, each occupying a single page and an entire document or portion of a development agreement that occupies several pages may in fact only contain one or two relevant passages that are easily identifiable. “To date not one defence attorney has sought access to the schedule three material despite a protocol being in place, or raised any other query.” The defence lawyer stated that this statement by Garlick was somewhat disingenuous, to suggest that the defence are in some way at fault. He stated: “Given the time available for the primary counsel to get the case up (the judge refused applications by all of us to defer the trial) for my part we did remarkably well.” “We did our best, but I for one can say I do not believe I have read everything I should have prior to the commencement of the trial. Time and again I have found documents I wish I had identified earlier to put to witnesses previously called. “I did not want them recalled as the point would be lost in the quagmire of evidence already before the court. I have no doubt there is much I simply have not seen,” Lynch added. He stated that it is the defence’s submission that no case should have to rely on over 200,000 pages of documents, 2,000 plus witness statements, 350 civilian witnesses among other things. “No case should last three to four years, ever.” Clearly there is no jury in this case and had there been it would or could not have taken this long, he said. “It is as though because the Crown got their choice of trial without jury, they felt they had carte blanche to rely on every piece of evidence they could muster. “And muster they did, thousands of pages initially relegated to the crypt that is schedule two and three,

only to be chiselled therefrom, to emerge into the trial during its currency.” He pointed stated: “We have struggled to keep on top of this case, and I am confident that in some areas we have failed. “No one, not judge, not professional lawyer, not defendant, could possibly be expected to remember the witnesses (with a few notable exceptions), the evidence given, the nuance with which it was given; the manner in which it was given, whether it was immediately believable or there was a question mark over it, whether other evidence called months or even years later are consistent with it and what impact any contradictory evidence might have. “This goes to the heart of the adversarial system of our trial process.” He further questioned how the defendants are to deal with what witnesses said years ago. “What should the Crown have done? Which defendants were the principal players here? Note this is not the same as saying others had no part to play or were not potentially guilty of crimes.” He again suggested that count one of the indictment could have been alleged against Michael Misick, Floyd Hall, McAllister Hanchell and Chal Misick, with three projects named - one from early in the regime, one from the middle and one near the end. Additionally, he suggested, three counts of conspiracy to receive bribes should have been included. “Count two should never have been charged (if it was it should have been severed), the count took up an inordinate amount of time to adduce and most of us are still unclear about the multiplicity of potential ‘verdicts’ that the court will have to grapple with. “Count three should have been severed and a separate trial lasting approximately three weeks. “Count four also severed and a separate trial lasting approximately two weeks. “Counts five and six severed and in the event of convictions for the named defendants on other charges left on the file.” He added that counts seven to 14, the same should have applied. “Count 16 – Lisa Hall, why is she here at all? But if there must be a trial severed and a separate trial lasting approximately two weeks.” He said count 17 could have been left on file if defendants were convicted of any other offences. He noted that with this approach, all trials would have been concluded within one year. “Assuming some convictions, all sentencing could have been conducted at the CONTINUED 

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conclusion of all cases so as to provide proper perspective. “We fail to see how the Crown could not have delivered the necessary narrative for the court to consider.” Lynch stated that the court’s failure to regulate the trial process, thus ensuring the manageability of the trial, ensured that the court would be saddled with a behemoth. FAILURE TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE CASE FROM THE OUTSET The lawyer said the court also bears some of the responsibility by failing to challenge the assumptions as to the timing of the trial. Adding that whilst this jurisdiction does not have any specific criminal procedure rules, the prosecution come from a jurisdiction which does and the judge comes from a jurisdiction which does and many of the defence lawyers come from jurisdictions which do. He said the courts in various jurisdictions have been repeatedly advised by their respective courts of appeal to exercise trial management over the cases. “Good judges have always exercised trial management over the cases before them requiring the advocates to adhere to orders made to ensure the smooth running of a case. FAILURE TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE CASE AS IT UNFOLDED He added that throughout the case applications have been made by the defence - him in particular when objection has been taken to evidence being adduced on grounds of admissibility or relevance, when having heard argument it goes in anyway notwithstanding the additional objection that even if relevant it is simply not necessary and would prolong the trial. He stated that the unwillingness of the court to exercise any constraint over the scope of the Crown’s case by the use of its discretion and trial management powers was evident on many occasions when given the chance to do so through objections by the defence to the prosecution’s conduct. The lawyer also pointed out that during the course of the trial, the Crown was holding the proverbial Damocles sword over the head of the court: “if we are not allowed to use these charts then we will be here even longer”. Following this threat, the judge

caved and allowed the Crown its way. There are charts in question, the lawyer explained, dealt with all manner of marginally relevant material which could have been captured if a limited number of projects was used. “The court was implored to use their inherent powers to regulate the trial process. It is our submission the court failed to do so against a barrage of objection,” Lynch stated. DISCLOSURE He noted that despite numerous assertions that they were trial ready and having been told from the outset that this was a case in which they would be put to strict proof of the evidence, by May 9, 2016, it was clear that the prosecution was not fully prepared. Because of this, they decided to adopt the witness folder system. On reviewing the witness statements, it became apparent to the Crown, that many of the documents exhibited had not been served, but instead were either in schedule two or schedule three, or in some cases referenced, but a copy not obtained. Lynch stated that had the case not become an “electronic case” in 2015 - just a few months before the trial began - the prosecution would have been compelled to serve any new material relied upon by NAE. The defence would then have known what was been served; the date upon which it was being served and where it came from. In the event, this material was simply moved between schedules and added to the witness folders. All of this was put into effect without proper application. “This case is unique. The prosecution cannot tell us how many pages of exhibits have been served on us. “Schedule two (unused material schedule) is served in its entirety, but we hope nobody suggests that it would be humanly possible for any defence team to read all that exists in schedule two and schedule two now contains much of what was in schedule three and schedule three has grown by 1,406 items. Each item being a file of varying size, rather than an individual document.” He added that this has all come about because of the size and complexity of the case. The prosecution has been reevaluating what they want or need to rely as the case has progressed, because there was simply too much to marshal in advance.

He submitted that this could have been avoided had the case been simplified and more focused, but the prosecution wanted to rely on complexity, to advance their trial without a jury ordinance application. “At no stage has the learned judge intervened and stopped the Crown from the never-ending expansion of their case. “On the contrary, he has allowed the evidence to be called unchecked as to time and necessity. “We emphasise this is not an issue of relevance or admissibility this is to do with the proper management of the case so as to keep in manageable proportions.” The lawyer stated that a heavy fraud or complex trial that goes on interminably has the danger of losing direction and focus. “That is what has happened here. It places an unfair burden on the defence, the judge and all those involved in the case. Moreover it wastes scare public resources. This case has already cost the state millions of dollars unnecessarily,” Lynch submitted. “Is it too late to do anything?” He stated that it is the defence’s unequivocal submission that it is and that the only fair course is to stop this trial now. He added that he has also given anxious consideration to the question the court may have of “what if” it felt there was merit in the arguments advanced but wanted to try to find some method by which the trial process could be used to ameliorate the effects of the behemoth and the inevitable prejudice it has wrought on the defendants. “One might consider severance of certain counts even now. Count two comes immediately to mind amongst others. “But more particularly the court might insist on the Crown not rely on some of the projects currently before the court. “This is just about possible since we have a judge only trial and the prejudice would be more limited if the judge can cast from his mind the project material already advanced,” he suggested. This, the lawyer added, might be said to have the advantage of allowing the defendants the opportunity to know exactly what case they would have to meet if the submissions of no case were to founder. “Limiting it in that way might provide for a fairer approach and a more limited period of time in the witness box. Thus, saving potentially months of defence evidence.”

Clayton Morris and Davahyn Ewing have been charged and remanded to prison

Two men charged with Pirate’s Den shooting BY DELANA ISLES CLAYTON Morris, 31, and 21-year-old Davahyn Ewing have been remanded to HM Prison for a shooting at a bar in Providenciales which left two people nursing gunshot wounds. Detectives from the Serious Crimes Unit arrested the men earlier this week for the double shooting and slapped a number of firearm related charges on them. On January 4, sometime after midnight, multiple shots rang out at the Pirates Den, known as the Five Dollar Bar, on Aviation Drive, Providenciales, sending patrons of the popular Downtown establishment scrambling for cover. A 37-year-old woman was shot as well as a 32-year-old man, who reported to police that he was shot twice while running to escape the bullets. Swift police action saw Morris from Kew Town and Ewing from Blue Hills being arrested just days after the shooting, and held in police custody. This week they were both officially and separately charged with causing grievous bodily harm, discharging a firearm and discharging ammunition. When they appeared in court, they were not required to plea to the indictable offences, as such a sufficiency hearing was set for March 1.

They were both remanded into the custody of the Grand Turk penitentiary. Commissioner of Police James Smith expressed his dismay at the incident, stating: “It is unfortunate that innocent bystanders were caught up in this type of violence, it shows the brazen disregard of the law. “We were able to quickly get these men off the streets by the help of members of the public and this again proves that if we work together we can quickly deal with these types of unlawful acts in our community.” He added that every time criminals decide to discharge firearms on the streets, they endanger the lives of everybody around them and show a blatant disregard for the safety of others. “We need your help to get these illegal firearms off the streets of Providenciales and the other islands wherever they may be.” The police commissioner added that the Royal TCI Police Force will be embarking on a campaign that will see whistleblowers being offered cash for any information they can provide to police on people who are in possession of guns. Smith said that the information will be provided anonymously. Reports are that more people were hit in the incident, but only two chose to report their injuries to police. The firearms have not been recovered.

Public opinion needed on plastics ban A SURVEY on the use of plastics in the TCI is online now and residents are invited to take part. It discusses a territory-wide ban on plastic straws, Styrofoam and polystyrene and the considerations and consequences of such action. It is available at www. surveymonkey.com/r/ban until January 30. On Wednesday (January 16) a Government statement said the purpose of the survey is to determine the community’s current use plastics. “The outcome of the survey will

be used to design a programme to assist and support the Government’s effort in reducing the use of plastics straw, Styrofoam and polystyrene.” A hardcopy of the survey is available at the District Commissioner’s Offices in South Caicos, North Caicos, Middle Caicos and Salt Cay. Comments on the proposed ban can also be submitted to consultation@gov.tc Kenya, Vanuatu, Taiwan, Rwanda and Morocco are some of the countries that have already banned single use plastic bags.

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Ordinary people doing extraordinary things Dear Editor, The citizens of Palm Grove in Grand Turk, or the ‘Palm Grovians’ as they call themselves, are an epitome of how a small-town community should operate. They have made a collective decision to be a force to be reckoned with. They are not waiting for Government handouts or for the Government to provide the necessary resources to get things done. They are putting their words into action. There is no formal association or bureaucracy, just a group of concerned citizens spearheaded by the Skippings and the Ariza family in Palm Grove. They have created a powerful chat group to generate synergies among themselves. Their primary focus is to help beautify the community. As a newcomer to the community it took me a while to understand the logic behind their efforts. I suppose living abroad spoiled me as most developed or developing countries have active public works departments to help facilitate this. They are taking on simple community projects that if left up to the Government would never get done or maybe just once a year. Where do I start? Let’s look at cleanliness. On a monthly basis, this group comes together to organise a clean-up effort.

They have taken the cliché of ‘beautiful by nature and filthy by choice’ to the next level. With tourism being the bread and butter of this tiny island, they truly understand the importance of first impression counts. If the Government truly cares about beautifying the island of Grand Turk, to help support their efforts, how difficult would it be for them to place trash receptacles in highly trafficked areas for disposing of garbage? This community’s highly visible work not only boosts neighbourhood pride but helps to fight crime. A litter-free flower bed is not just a pretty sight, it is a sign of a community that cares - and this community cares. Secondly, they have extended their efforts to erecting signs in areas of the community that are lacking. This is not only beneficial to the community at large but to tourists alike. This past holiday season was such a joy to experience and an excellent example of what a community can do when no one cares who gets the credit. I would like to take a moment to publicly thank all of the wonderful volunteers who help them and have devoted their personal time to support this effort. Whether it be the individual who selflessly spends hours on WhatsApp

boosting moral among the group or the person or persons coordinating it all. Thank you! To all those who took the time to commit, your support and effort are truly appreciated. To each one of you reading this and taking an interest in the work that they do, thank you. Additionally, I am truly appreciative of those individuals who dedicate their time to educating our community on the needed services and bringing more awareness to the cause.

Volunteers come in all ways, shapes and forms and we need more of this all cross the islands. At times, as a volunteer you may question the extent of the impact that your time and efforts have had. The days can feel unending and the work is not easy. But as an avid volunteer myself, I can assure you that what you are doing is making a huge difference, and providing a voice to this community that hopefully will spread to others. Thank you for your courage and

your conviction, for leaving behind all that is familiar and comfortable to serve others. Thank you for your compassion and your awareness, for seeing the need and responding to it. Thank you for your patience, respect and perseverance, as we all know change is never easy. Most of all, thank you for your kindness, care and love and for being the inspiration this county needs. Ed Forbes, Grand Turk

Time to take our country back Dear Editor, The inability of the present People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) administration to impress on the UK government its need to shoulder its responsibility of providing national security inclusive of protecting our borders, and our locally elected Government’s outright refusal to utilise its powers to effectively deal with this illegal Haitian problem, is causing too many unnecessary problems and hardship in our Islands. Trump is being suspected of collusion with Putin - is there some collusion involved in this TCI illegal

Haitian scheme that is flourishing to the point that it is now on the doorstep of the nation’s capital now that more than 200 Haitian illegals have landed in Salt Cay within the past 24 hours? It is obvious that the exodus of thousands and thousands of Haitian nationals to exploit other people’s economies, is of tremendous benefit to the Haitian government and people at home. In spite of the flourishing illegal Haitian invasion of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Haitian government’s feet have not been held

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A LAWYER I really respected was an old friend named Bernie. Bernie was retained as a legal representative for a business I founded and grew. Bernie was a senior and knowledgeable lawyer. I asked Bernie how a lawyer argues a case where he knowingly represents a client who is on the wrong side of the law. Not necessarily criminal law, more likely civil law. Bernie advised that in law school legal students are taught that there are always two sides of every legal dispute or situation. “There is the legal side and then there is also the story behind the dispute,” advised my friend. “If the law is on your side, you argue the law. If the law is

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

against you, you build a story and argue that.” The lawyer trick of creating stories is what is being employed here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Washington Misick, not a lawyer, is a pleasant man. However, his political record is a match for his business record. In the 2016 election, he barely

won his at large seat by a tiny 25 vote margin against a youthful political beginner. As the financial minister from 2012 to 2016, he failed to repair the seawall in Grand Turk, repair the adjacent road, the governor’s residence and the parliament building. Now he conjures up a story that

the 24-month-old PDM Government, which had been out of power for 13 years, has failed to do in less than two years what Washy’s party ignored for 13 years. He is talking down to the folks. He must believe the citizens of Turks and Caicos Islands don’t remember his record or his party’s record. He must believe that the folks forgot that two of his brothers and a dozen plus friends are deeply involved in years of alleged criminal behaviour in a high court. This in our opinion is the epitome of naivety. Perhaps he babbles on because he is heading for retirement and no one cares what he says. Mister Washington Misick is preaching about what it takes to be a

leader. He is currently the leader of his party and three times they scheduled conventions that failed to convene. Facebook is now picking Jamal as the best leader choice, interesting. Is the big story being formulated under the yellow tent - an independent TCI will not recognise convictions of a British-run court. Stories my friends, just stories Britain has rejected pleadings for a stronger constitution as the rumbles of independence are heard one more time. Treat the colonies like third class citizens. The overseas territories have over 250,000 people and not one representative in the British parliament. However, districts on the isle of England with less than 40,000 are represented! While the stories rattle, the reborn JAGS party goes to work every day and dreams become reality under a lawyer with the law, an election and truth on her side.

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Things to look out for and questions to ask Dear Editor, In the year before and the year of the election, there is a trend among our politicians. The politicians on the Government’s side will have a lot of talk and taking credit for initiatives they met in place. On the other hand, the politicians on the Opposition’s side will also have a lot of talk and criticism. It is up to you as the electorate to digest what is being said to you and make an informed decision about what to do in 2020. However, I must share with you my observations as I cannot remain quiet on this any longer. A LOT OF RHETORIC I have discovered that politicians act on the emotions of people and one way they do so is to talk the right talk and you will be blown away by the talk. If the truth be told, some of us cannot even say exactly what the politicians say because we are so caught up in how they sound rather than what they say. I encourage you to dissect the content of the messages being delivered by them. A lot of unusual visitations in the constituency

You will discover that politicians will certainly start looking for you in your constituency the year before and the year of election. You did not see them for a whole two years and now all of sudden they remember you because they remember there is an election next year and they need your vote. Open your eyes people and see that you are being used. Why are they coming now to see you when they did not look for you before? They take you for granted because they know you will still vote for them no matter what. A LOT OF LEGISLATIONS Governments will brag about a lot of legislations that have been passed. The truth of the matter is TCIG is always passing a lot of legislations but if the legislations are not enforced, then why brag about them. Furthermore, ask yourselves if the legislations are making the lives of people better. HAS CRIME REDUCED? Politicians on both sides of the camp will tell you they have the solutions to alleviate crime. You can be your own judge on this. Because of the crime that is taking place in this TCI, there is a climate

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goods are still being allowed into the Islands, the money transfer operations are still being allowed to operate. Visas are still being issued, work permits are forthcoming, illegals are still being allowed free education, scholarships and free healthcare, PRCs and other statuses are still available. Illegal occupation of Crown land and the unchecked illegal construction of buildings by these persons are still being allowed, while Turks and Caicos Islanders are not permitted to do the same by planning, jitney services are being allowed and the list goes on. If this Government or any Government thinks that the illegal Haitian problem can be effectively dealt with without dealing with the overall immigration problem, they are deceiving themselves. It is obvious that the apathetic attitude toward dealing with these problems facing us in our country, is a facilitator to the constant disempowering,

disenfranchisement and the impoverishment of our people. There is a constant and seemingly calculated and acceptable political approach that is steadily pushing us back to becoming a third world country. My Turks and Caicos Islands people and all genuinely concerned residents, we need to take a serious intrinsic look, and face reality in the face and acknowledge that the two party system has failed and failed drastically. Let us unite and provide an alternative entity of well-thinking, committed persons who are not compromised, not entangled with the special interest group, and have the best interest of our people and country at heart. Enough is enough and too much is too much! It’s time for us to take our country back. Oswald Skippings, Leader of the People’s Democratic Alliance

of fear in the country. Do you really feel safe? People have to spend so much money on other resources such as security. People have to close businesses early. Murderers and thieves are on the loose because they are not getting caught. ARE YOU BETTER OFF? ARE YOU EMPOWERED? Ask yourself this question, does it matter which political party is in power? Are you better off? Are you still struggling from paycheque to paycheque? Are you still unemployed? Are you still having a difficult time getting promotion on the job?

Do you have the experience but yet not holding the position that you are qualified for? Are you being overlooked for positions? Why do people continue to migrate from the TCI to the UK or the USA? Are you being victimised because you are known not to be a supporter of the political party in power? Are you having a difficult time getting access to financing? Are you getting concessions for your business like the big hotels? Who is benefitting the most? ARE THERE ANY MAJOR CHANGES IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM? We know there is a significant amount of money being spent on healthcare, especially treatment abroad. Increasing the budget for the overseas treatment programme has not solved the issues. Ask them what major changes have they implemented? ARE THE ILLEGAL SLOOPS STILL COMING AND ARE ILLEGAL SHACKS STILL BEING ERECTED? One of the many issues we faced

in our country is the illegal sloops and the erection of so many illegal shacks. Have you seen any significant changes with respect to the illegal sloops and illegal shacks? IS YOUR CONSTITUENCY BETTER OFF? There are ten constituencies in the TCI. Examine your constituency. Have there been any significant changes in your constituency since 1976? However, we continue to vote for the same people over and over. CONCLUSION Open your eyes and beware of the strategies these politicians are using on you. If you look very carefully at the number six, it can be interpreted as the number nine. Do not take a six for a nine. We do not need politicians to be administrators. Isn’t that the role of the civil servants? We need politicians to be the real agents of change. Drexwell Seymour, Providenciales

Cabinet approves $672k loan for solid waste management study BY OLIVIA ROSE THE Government is making headway on its plans to solve solid waste woes across the territory. On January 11, Cabinet approved a technical assistance loan of $672,500 from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The cash will be used for consultancy services to develop a 20 year comprehensive solid waste strategy for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Although the money was approved by the CDB in October 2018, it was subsequently taken to Cabinet for ministers and the governor’s approval. Solid waste management has become a critical issue in recent years as rapid growth in the tourism sector, population increases and changing consumption patterns have led to a corresponding increase. As a result of these dynamics, inadequate solid waste management has been identified as one of the key environmental threats facing the TCI. CDB’s loan will be used to prepare a feasibility study of solid

Landfill sites in Providenciales

waste management options that are unique to the TCI’s problems. It will take into consideration the environmental and social impact of solid waste. The loan will also assist with the costs of consulting services to develop an integrated and multifaceted 20 year solid waste plan for the territory. The plan is set to include detailed engineering and architectural designs for the preferred infrastructure options and development a related programme of institutional strengthening and capacity-building. Last October Daniel Best, director of projects at the CDB,

said the overarching aim is to create an environmentally sustainable system that can serve the territory well into the future. “Through this technical assistance project, the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands will be able to develop an integrated solid waste management strategy one that will establish a framework for the sector over a 20-year period.” He said that sound management of TCI’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems is critical to ensure that economic growth is environmentally sustainable. According to recently updated statistics, the TCI processes about 60,000 tonnes of waste annually.

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Gov’t boasts of impacting lives for real change THE PDM Government said last week that it is committed to working hard to ensure a better life for all in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The announcement was made during a mid-term address delivered by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, a portion of which was published in last week’s newspaper. Below is a continuation of that presentation, in the premier’s own words: ENVIRONMENT, LAND USE AND PLANNING We are making great strides in the area of environment. My Government has already agreed modern approaches to protect and enhance our environment with the banning of harmful plastics and soon to come Styrofoams. We continue our focus on the ocean. We have approved the first ever Climate Change Policy and will hold a Climate Change Conference in May of this year. We have devised a strategy for keeping public ways free of litter, approved recruitment of critical manpower like a coral reef specialist and coastal engineer to support the Department of Environment, approved funding of a proper solid waste consultancy, approved the advancement of a recycling programme, encouraged support for beautification programmes, and the prioritising of important legislation soon to come already demonstrates my Government’s real commitment to our environment and its protection for our use and that of our future generations. We have requested and received a Crown land audit which is being used in the already underway National Physical Development Plan. Our country has been without a Land Use Plan for several decades and your Government understands the importance of managing what we have left in a more mature and responsible manner. The Planning Department has received much needed resources from my Government and are currently overseeing the development of a long overdue National Physical Development Plan. We remain strong in our enforcement against illegal communities and work is ongoing in this area. INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION My Government came into office on a strong mandate to repair roads and Government buildings. We are pleased to report that within our first year we approved the first ever Maintenance Policy to ensure a proper repairs approach. After the storms of 2017, our plan has had to be more aggressive after suffering major damage to our already crumbling infrastructure. With a rebuild cost of in excess of $47 million, we continue to spend

millions of dollars in Government buildings repairs and this will continue for the next four years under the Recovery Plan. We are also pleased that road works approved in March 2017 are finally underway in Grand Turk and are near completion; roadworks in Providenciales will continue shortly. My Government recognised the need for a Housing Department and the plans for its reintroduction are well underway and is planned to be reintroduced in the new financial year 2019-2020. My Government has provided critical resources to modernise road safety management and have delivered on the promise to provide safe, reliable public transportation having passed all the necessary laws and regulations for its introduction. Under the ninth pillar, we introduced you to institutions for real change, we are pleased to report that works have commenced and continued on these institutions. GOVERNANCE We have increased our engagement with the UK as contained in the Change Document. We are pleased that our direct engagement with the UK on border control and national security has yielded fruit. We have increased our regional and international appearance. As minister of finance, I held the chairmanship of CDB for the TCI and we continue to receive kudos for a well-organised and successful meeting of the board of governors. Under TCI’s chairmanship of OCTA where country members originate from the British, French, Dutch and Danish countries, we held the first ever oceans conference. We have been invited to receive awards, to participate as speakers in regional and international conferences and seminars. We also had the pleasure of participating in interviews on major regional and international TV and print media including CNN and BBC. We have been able to achieve what we have because of the dedication and commitment of members of the public service. We are eternally grateful to those who not only performed following instructions but those who have taken the initiative and went beyond the call of duty serving with excellence. We committed to improving the working conditions of the public service and shortly we will announce how we will be achieving this in this financial year. Our commitment to completing the medium-term development strategy will provide strategic direction to the public service on the future direction of these Islands. Likewise, the Recovery Plan would see an action plan that will provide strategic direction to our recovery efforts led by the public service.

We have had the opportunity to impact the lives: -Of public servants who saw much need resources in areas that were underrepresented. -Of departments like the prison which 10 new staff in three months through our first supplementary passed within weeks of our coming to office. They have felt the change. -Of the police who saw critical funding for new vehicles, man power and over $2 million in support to critical modern crime fighting tools. -Of social services who saw financial support for eight critical new posts and whose home help benefited from an increase in funding through a supplementary within weeks of our coming to Office. Our elderly must be taken care of and we delivered. They will tell you that the change is here. -Of planning who not only received transportation but critical manpower and necessary changes to its legislation and vehicle to more effectively carry out their job. -Dozens of students have had their dream come true when new areas of priority were added to the national scholarships priority list. -Nearly 20 new entrepreneurs have received funding through our MSME Programme and a few have also received support for Crown land approvals in support of their business ventures. -Scores of homeowners and businesses have been able to build back faster because of the number of the post hurricane policies that we initiated. They have realised savings and have been able to do more due to the duty exemptions offered now extended into a new calendar year -At least six resort developments have benefited from my Government’s refurbishment policy that provides concessions to existing developers who previously did not enjoy such a benefit. -Many ex-offenders have had their records cleaned or expunged because of our fulfilled promise to make the process clearer and more certain. -Several ex-offenders are now on their way to being self-employed because of the training and opportunities afforded them with my Government’s help. -Grand Turk residents in the southern end of the Island have had their individual and collective community spirits lifted because my Government has paved roads left unpaved for decades and some never before paved. LEGISLATION In our two years, we were able to pass 51 pieces of legislation with 21 in 2017 and 30 in 2018. Lives have been changed under critical bills and change is being delivered in key areas. I think of those families whose adoptions were on hold because a simple amendment was needed under the Adoption Ordinance.

The introduction of the new Companies Ordinance and Insolvency Bills will help to revolutionise our financial services sector. The change is here. The small but deep amendments to the immigration, closing the loophole of potential investors qualifying for PRCs with the same property changing hands is a meaningful change. The change to the Passport Ordinance aids our people in improved services. Critical changes to the TCI Status Bill shows my Government’s commitment to our people to not continue the past practice of granting TCI status without real evidence of assimilation and contribution. It also gives hope to those that have come to live among us and have contributed and assimilated and have become deserving. The changes to the Liquor License Bill helped to protect businesses, to empower, enforce and to safeguard our children achieving the latter by requesting for the first in law, the need to produce identification in order to purchase alcoholic drinks. Students studying at our college can study and receive our very own college degrees because of our change to the ordinance. This bill excited and motivated our college staff and made us all proud to realise this achievement as a country for our over 20-year-old institution. Those who use illegal public transportation anticipate the change knowing that the amendments made to the Road Safety Ordinance now provide for community cabs and omnibuses: accessible, legal and affordable transportation. Those persons who recently applied to the MSME programme have felt the benefit of changes to the law to allow for a quicker access to

final approval. Those whose dream of owning and operating certain classes of tourism business in islands outside of Provo can now realise their dream because of the amendments made. Gaming has been revolutionised by a Gaming Control Bill and this sector will be better regulated enhancing our country’s reputation. The thousands of workers in the hospitality industry will benefit from an uplift in take home pay because my Government has made the decision to deliver on this long overdue issue and have passed the relevant legislation to support same. Our children will benefit from the critical amendment to establish the Child Care and Protection Board. Our country continues to see a number of laws brought to clean up old issues and to meet international obligations particularly in the financial services sector. We continue to place as priority our children’s bills and are pleased that the children’s status bill is currently before the House to be debated. We are also pleased that to report that the promised alternative sentencing bill is likewise before the House of Assembly for debate and passage. This is yet another step in our commitment towards better offender management. Everything that I have reported are promises made in the Change Document. We are delivering for you the people. The following bills remain priority on the legislative calendar/agenda which has already been approved in Cabinet: child maintenance and juvenile justice bills, environment bills, real estate amendment bill, employment bill, equal pay bill, freedom of information bill and a string of health-related bills.

Department launches mental health website

AN INTERACTIVE website with articles and announcements on mental health and substance abuse was launched this week. On Tuesday (January 15) the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence said in a statement that its new site contains a host of information. Some of featured pages include treatment and rehabilitation, prevention, referrals to rehabilitation facilities, publications and reports, and news and events. “Our goal with this new interactive website is to provide our visitors with an easier way to learn about our services, protocols, advancements and laws and to enable the public to have an avenue to browse information based on their area of interest.”

The department will be constantly updating the website with helpful information, news, department announcements and events. “We hope that you enjoy our new uncluttered design that is easy to navigate, and user-friendly,” the department statement read. The website was created by staff at the Government’s Computer Unit and can be accessed at www. gov.tc/dmhsd More information is available from the department in Grand Turk on 338-3613 or in Providenciales on 338-4737. The site features an integrated social media button for Facebook to foster better communication with the public. The Facebook page can be accessed at www.facebook.com/ tcidmhsd

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Minister Astwood and Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcom at the ‘Eat what you grow, grow what you eat’ event

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Minister of Health Hon. Edwin Astwood at the commissioning of the Mobile Health Clinic

Astwood: Health ministry performed beyond expectations BY OLIVIA ROSE THE MINISTRY of Health has performed “above and beyond expectations” over the past two years, according to minister Hon. Edwin Astwood. Speaking to the Weekly News on Thursday (January 17), Astwood said although several factors prohibited the execution of a number of projects and initiatives, his ministry managed to accomplish great feats during the half term. “I am very happy with the performance of the Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services especially the Sports Department and Agriculture. “As two of the smaller and newer departments in the ministry they have really performed.” Astwood and Permanent Secretary Desiree Lewis appeared on Radio Turks and Caicos on January 9 to give a more detailed report on the ministry’s performance. The minister acknowledged that while many of the goals outlined for his ministry have been accomplished, there is still much work left to be done. “I am excited about the things that has happened, even though everything that I wanted didn’t happen in the time that I want it. But there was so much done in the Ministry of Health.” INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE Astwood revealed what has been

done thus far to ensure the populace has more access to healthcare services. He said: “We have commissioned our mobile clinic. Our mobile clinic is now in use and going through the communities of Providenciales - those communities that are underserved or do not have direct access to healthcare. “In North Caicos and Middle Caicos we have the ambulance, we have a vector control officer post we’re waiting to fill. “We have two clinics that are just about completed and awaiting furniture in both Kew and Bottle Creek.” Astwood stressed that the ministry continues to identify ways to ensure people across the territory have access to health services. “Throughout the length and breadth of Turks and Caicos we are increasing access to healthcare,” he said. The minister further revealed that the Government has included in the 2019-2020 budget plans for the redevelopment of the Downtown clinic in Grand Turk. “Since that clinic closed down I don’t see persons accessing care the way they used to. “When I was young you would see the diabetes clinic, the hypertensive clinic. Anytime you passed there you’d see different groups of people waiting to be served, and we want to bring that back. “South Caicos clinic we’re doing

a lot of work to that and we really want the elderly people to have that direct access, somewhere close in their community.” STRENGTHENING PRIMARY HEALTHCARE In an effort to provide quality and comprehensive primary healthcare in a cost-effective and equitable manner, the ministry is in the process of recruiting two public health doctors as well as a primary healthcare manager to help boost and redevelop community clinics. Permanent Secretary Desiree Lewis noted that the ministry is facing some challenges in recruiting personnel. She said: “There is a challenge in recruiting healthcare personnel in the Caribbean. It’s a challenge regionally but we are still trying to recruit the additional doctors and we are trying to conclude the interviews for the additional registered nurses.” Minister Astwood said the over the past two years the ministry has geared its focus towards disease prevention. “To prevent people from getting sick, before they to reach to the hospital or being flown off for treatment.” ADDRESSING AND IMPROVING SCHOOL NUTRITION In an effort to improve the quality of the menus offered to students, the ministry is focusing on enhancing the

diet of students with more nutritious choices at school. The ministry has since successfully approved and commissioned the National School Nutrition and Physical Fitness Policy, and the National School Nutrition Guidelines. Minister Astwood said: “Both have already been approved in Cabinet and the guidelines are just to be rolled out and we hope that it will be for this upcoming school year. “We have to start early, so we want to change the way that we feed our young people. I do think that we give them too much sugar.” He said that a lot of people consume far too much sugar and high fat foods in the TCI. “So we’ll have those guidelines for our schools. We see a lot of our young people now are out of shape, they are not active, very few of them are into sports but the majority of them are not physically fit. “Yes, they don’t have any diseases or conditions right now because their bodies are young and the cells are repairing at a more rapid rate, but the minute that slows down you will see the manifestations of many things. “So in order to prevent that we are looking at the school nutrition physical fitness guidelines for all the schools here in the Turks and Caicos.” The national nutrition standards will influence many facets of school meal programme operations.

PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Underscoring the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles, he said: “That promise on page 44 of the Change Document, which is the promotion of healthy lifestyles, our Health Promotions and Advocacy Unit we’re looking to strengthen that right now. “We have a number of programme officers to promote healthcare and also we’re looking to put them back in their building. That is the old dentist building right where the clinic used to be. “They need their own space where people can come in and learn how to cook a healthy meal. “Also health promotions and advocacy deals with sexually transmitted diseases, in particular HIV and Aids. “We can’t have persons coming for their medication and trying to see your counselling at the office where you have so many other professionals, that is a private matter and we live in a small community. “So we want to remove those barriers of stigma and discrimination and maintain that privacy.” Minister Astwood reiterated the Government’s commitment to continually improve the range of comprehensive primary care, linked to robust secondary and tertiary care. The second half of the minister’s midterm review will be published in next week’s edition of the Weekly News.

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Funding Your Social Protection Plan PLANNING FOR A RAINY DAY

When the Turks & Caicos Islands National Insurance Ordinance was enacted on April 6, 1992, it ushered in a new era for our country. For the first time in our history, a mandatory payroll deduction was introduced to fund a social security plan. While Government had a pension plan in place for the Public Service, and an assistance program for the most vulnerable of our communities, there was a need to offer a more comprehensive social protection program through which a wider range of benefits would be provided, with the capacity to benefit the entire populace. The saying “there is no free lunch” is true even in social protection. The National Insurance Board must fund the value of your benefit from some source. That source is usually a combination of a payroll deduction, investment income, and sometimes, a government subsidy. However the package is funded, it comes at a cost to someone or something. The contribution rate is determined based on the cost of the benefits package offered, the biographical makeup of the population, and the country’s economic situation. Since the inception of the program, the National Insurance contribution rate has been 8 percent, 6.85 percent and 6.825 percent for the Private, Self- employed, and Public sectors respectively. The populace needs to understand, however, that the review of the rate is necessary periodically and that a revision is inevitable as the plan matures. Then how do you plan for the rainy day through your social protection program? You must contribute consistently as long as you are employed. If contributors do so, when incidences such as sickness or maternity disrupt your normal wage or salary, the NIB awards the relevant benefit.

HOW DOES THE PLAN MATURE?

The Plan matures as more people become eligible for a wider range and higher levels of benefits. When a social protection plan is introduced, typically, there is a period when funds are accumulated

as contributors make payments, building up eligibility for the various benefits. The exception to this rule is the Employment Injury Benefits, as every employee is eligible for this branch of benefits once employed. Most short-term benefits require at least six months of contributions before the incidence to access the benefits. While the long-term benefits require a minimum of three years of contributions in some cases, ordinarily, ten years of contributions are needed for a pension. When we started, for the first six months, no one was eligible for a short-term benefit. By the end of year one, most contributors would have been. The NIB pays a short-term benefit for six months or less. After three years, generally, the actively contributing population would have been eligible under special circumstances for a long-term pension. Generally, however, after ten years our productive population should have paid sufficient contributions to receive a pension, once they reach pensionable age. A pension rate of 30 percent of your insurable earnings (the amount on which you contribute) is payable after ten years and subject to the number of payments made. That rate grows to a maximum of 60 percent after 35 years of contributions. At year ten of the plan, however, all persons who were eligible for a pension would have been paid at the minimum pension rate of 30 percent. The National Insurance Annual report recorded the following:

Secondly, the fact that we now have more contributors who are eligible for a higher rate of benefit is another indicator of a maturing plan. Presently, 41 percent of our active contributors have paid more than 500 contributions and are therefore eligible for a pension. After 26 years of existence, some contributors would have made sufficient contributions for a pension rate of up to 51 percent compared to the 30 percent referenced earlier. Additionally, the cost of our benefits would have increased through the cost of living raises awarded over the years. In some instances, benefits would have doubled. For example, when we started the program, the minimum pension was $200 per month. Today that minimum pension is $405 per month. While some might opine that a monthly pension of $405 is still rather small and question its relevance in today’s economy, we must be mindful that this is a minimum level set by the Board to ensure that no pensioner is paid less than that amount. While the individual would have made a sufficient number of payments to qualify for a pension, the amount to which the person is eligible falls below that $405 threshold. This means the minimum pension is being subsidized to some degree by the plan. Currently, 30 percent of our retirement pensioners are paid a minimum pension.

Details

1992/93

2002/03

2012/13

2017/18 (Unaudited)

Contribution Income

$3,260,065

$12,044,661

$22,926,991

$37,399,790

No. of Claims Awarded

220

1,934

1,798

2,195

Total Benefit Payments

$41, 992

$2,859,851

$13,884,286

$16,483,715

Total Reserves

$2,800,753

$55,21,966

182,390,198

$267,886,959

No. of Insured Person1

6,140

14,360

18,587

21,340

No. of Pensioners

679

1,261

1,777

Insured persons who would have contributed within the last year. WRITTEN BY RHESA CARTWRIGHT, ACTING CEO

We are always happy to answer your questions. Telephone Numbers: Grand Turk Office: 946-1048/9 Providenciales Office: 941-5806. Email: nib@tcinib.tc.

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The Haitian vessel near the White House off the Salt Cay shore

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Haitian men and women are held in the Salt Shed community centre

Haitian sloop makes landfall on Salt Cay BY TITUS DE BOER THE ‘ISLAND that Time Forgot’ was the scene of a real-time drama this week as a boatload of Haitian migrants landed on its shores. On Thursday morning (January 17), the island’s residents awoke to texts and calls saying that large groups of people had been seen walking around Salt Cay. According to official sources, a Haitian vessel came ashore at about midnight in the vicinity of Salt Cay’s iconic White House. Police and immigration officers arrived on the scene and escorted a reported 158 people, including a 12-year-old child, to the Salt Shed

community centre. They were given food and water as well as some basic medical care. According to one local volunteer, one of the Haitians apprehended had spoken of a total of 188 persons on the boat so a search for escapees continued. The joint police and immigration operation, commandeered by Inspector Jerome Caley, involved six police officers as well as three immigration officers. “This one took us by complete surprise”, commented the inspector, “because it wasn’t picked up by the radar in Providenciales. We didn’t see this one coming.” According to both the police as

More Haitian illegals intercepted trying to enter TCI A TOTAL of 103 Haitian nationals are currently at the Detention Centre following the interception of an illegal vessel early Monday, January 14, around 4.30am. According to police reports, the vessel was detected by the

Coastal Radar System, south of Five Cays, Providenciales. The Marine Branch motor vessel Sea Pursuit escorted the illegal vessel containing 72 men, 29 women and two children to the South Dock port for processing and repatriation.

well as the island’s nurse, only minor injuries were recorded and no fatalities. One senior immigration officer said: “This could have been so much worse had the vessel not come ashore where it did. Thank God no one perished - as far as we know for now.” One Salt Cay resident expressed his dismay at the sight of the boat’s debris strewn on the beach. “I think that amidst the understandable outrage about the ongoing stream of illegal immigration in the direction of the Turks and Caicos Islands, lets never forget that this is also a humanitarian tragedy.” The community of Salt Cay proved once again its capacity for exemplary volunteerism and compassion when dozens of residents assisted the island’s district commissioner with the distribution of home cooked food and water. Following the landing, many residents stressed that Salt Cay has not had any permanent police presence since September 2017. Last week, during a district meeting, urgent appeals to the governor, Government and police leadership to finally have a resident police officer were repeated and a petition signed.

Drink drivers to take eight week course DRIVERS who break the newly enforced drink driving laws may be required to take an eight week interactive educational course. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence has just launched its first Driving under the Influence Programme. It will be hosted in Providenciales before being rolled out to the other inhabited islands. In a statement on Tuesday (January 15) the department said: “Every year there are a number of fatal vehicular accidents that occur as a direct result of alcohol or drug use. However, these deaths can be

prevented.” It stressed that the course will provide an additional layer of assistance by targeting and educating impaired driving offenders. The programme will be delivered primarily in group format and will be both educational and process oriented. Some of the topics addressed will include effects of alcohol and drugs, impairment of driving abilities, skills and judgment, effects on the body, and health and effects of DUI on the individual, family and society. “Participants can be expected to be actively involved in group

discussions and activities that involve creating a change plan, exploring thoughts and feelings as well as learning how to maintain change,” the department said. Participants may be referred by the police department, the courts, hospital or even self-referred. Anyone who has, or knows of someone who has, received a DUI charge or needs assistance with drug or alcohol use can contact the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence on 338-3613 in Grand Turk or 338-4737 in Providenciales or visit the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/tcidmhsd

One resident said: “This time it was ‘just’ a boatload of desperate people seeking a better life. “Imagine for a moment a heavily armed group of bad guys landing on our shores with evil intentions and this could be a very nasty situation.” When the UK saw 139 migrants cross the English Channel over the Christmas period, the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force were dispatched and a “crisis” was proclaimed by the UK Home Secretary. One Salt Cay resident said: “If the Brits call 139 migrants a crisis, it

makes you wonder what they would or rather should call our situation...a catastrophe?” On Thursday, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson posted a statement on her Facebook page addressing the sloop landing. She said: “This incident has once again highlighted our vulnerability as an archipelago. We are grateful that the round ups have been peaceful. “I wish to thank the director of immigration and his department, the police and district commissioner and residents of Salt Cay.”

The Royal Gazette published the story online

Bermuda daily picks up story on Washington Misick A DAILY newspaper in Bermuda published the Turks and Caicos Weekly News’ Person of the Year article this week. This year the accolade went to Hon. Washington Misick, former chief minister and current leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP). The Royal Gazette renamed the story ‘The other Misick: A redeeming tale of selflessness

and unity.’ Editor Dexter Smith said the newspaper’s interest in the story lay in the parallels drawn to the British overseas territory’s sociopolitical situation. The story was written by TC Weekly News’ former associate editor Gemma Handy. It can be accessed at www. royalgazette.com

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GARDENING  BY DENIS BELANGER - NATURE SPLENDOR

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Caribbean couscous COUSCOUS is native to North Africa in the countries of the Maghreb, so by Caribbean couscous I just mean that we can adapt the recipe with vegetables from here. My recipe is largely inspired by the Tunisian couscous, which is a red couscous and has nothing to do with the cold couscous offered in the supermarket here. This recipe from the Maghreb is a pure delight, but you will need two ingredients which are essential to this recipe, the spicy harissa paste and the ras el hanout spice. You will not find these ingredients at your usual supermarket, however there are two small delicatessens in Providenciales where you can buy them: Turquoise Distribution (behind PTS equipment) and at the French Deli (Grace Bay).

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2 medium onions 3-4 pieces of garlic Chicken drumsticks (or goat) 3oz of tomato paste Harissa two tablespoons (Turquoise Distribution or French Deli) 2 jalapeños (make small holes with the knife) 1 cane of chickpeas 1 table spoon ras el hanout (Turquoise Distribution or French Deli) ½ tea spoon of cinnamon 1 tea spoon cumin - optional Merguez – optional (Turquoise Distribution or French Deli) Ground beef for meatballs optional Fresh mint and/or cilantro (for the meatballs) Salt and pepper

METHOD

• Cut your potatoes into two or three not more, cut carrots in length and zucchini into four. • You can also add pumpkins and turnip, or I like to add a touch of sweet with either sweet potatoes or butternut squash. • You can give it a Caribbean twist by adding some of the vegetables from here (I apologise if I don’t use the local names of these vegetables): yucca roots, yam, okra, dasheen, chayote and why not plantain.

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• Heat the olive oil; add the chopped onion and sauté. • Add the meat and colour in all directions. • Add the tomato paste, garlic and harissa and mix everything. • Add the spices. • Add a little water and let everything soak. • Add more water (chicken broth if desired) and put the jalapeños in with all the vegetables. • Put the vegetables that take longer to cook in first. Pumpkin and butternut squash don’t take long to cook. • Be careful not to overcook the vegetables and meat. • When the vegetables are cooked, put them in the oven at a low temperature just to keep them warm, but without cooking them any further. • Overall it takes about 50 minutes (minimum) to cook so the spices blend well. You have to taste it and see. • The more the bouillon of couscous is cooked, the better it will be. You must not detect the cinnamon; it must be very discreet. • With the jalapeños, the taste may be a little spicy in the bouillon, but when you add it to the couscous, it will not be really spicy. • Add the chickpeas at the very last minute (just to warm them up). • When the couscous is ready, place it in a deep serving plate. Add to the ladle the broth, but it is important not to be too liquid, you don’t want a soup. It is simply to colour the couscous. • On the table put the bouillon in a sauce. • Place the vegetables and chickpeas on the couscous. • You can add boiled eggs cut in half. Moroccans add raisins, but I like to give it a Caribbean touch with plantain. • In addition to your couscous dish, you can put a plate aside with some lamb merguez (spicy Tunisian sausage) and meatballs. • For the meatballs, you need ground beef, fresh cilantro and fresh mint (optional), half an onion, cumin, salt and pepper, and simply fry it all in the pan.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me on my Facebook page ‘Nature Splendor’.

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E-cigarettes and oral health NOW is the time of year many people make resolutions to give things up. One of those things may be cigarettes, so I thought I would look at the health risks of vaping. Electronic cigarettes are often marketed as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes. When it comes to oral health, however, new research suggests smoking e-cigarettes or vaping may be just as harmful as smoking. In fact, researchers suggest that vaping may be equally - if not more harmful for oral health than smoking. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget - a journal that publishes research on cancer and oncological issues - researchers found that the chemicals present in e-cigarette vapour were equally as damaging, and in some cases more damaging to mouth cells as tobacco smoke. Such damage can lead to an array of oral health problems, including gum disease, tooth loss, and mouth cancer. E-cigarettes are battery operated devices containing a heating device and a cartridge that holds a liquid solution. The heating device vaporises the liquid - usually when the user puffs on the device - and the resulting vapour is inhaled. While e-cigarette liquids do not contain tobacco - a highly harmful component of conventional cigarettes - they do contain nicotine and other chemicals, including flavouring agents. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the use of e-cigarettes has increased in recent years, particularly among young people. In 2015, 16 percent of US high school students reported using the devices, compared with just 1.5 percent in 2011. E-cigarettes are considered by many to be safer than conventional smoking but because the devices are relatively new to the market little is known about the long-term effects of vaping on health. Irfan Rahman PhD, professor of environmental medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and leader of the research, particularly noted that there has been limited data on how e-cigarette vapour affects oral health. FLAVOURED VAPOUR WORSENS DAMAGE TO GUM TISSUE CELLS To address this gap in research, the research team exposed the gum tissue of non-smokers to either tobacco or menthol-flavoured e-cigarette vapour. The tobacco-flavoured vapour contained 16 milligrams of nicotine, while the menthol flavour contained 13-16 milligrams of nicotine or no nicotine. The researchers found that all

e-cigarette vapour caused damage to gum tissue cells comparable to that caused by exposure to tobacco smoke. “We showed that when the vapours from an e-cigarette are burned, it causes cells to release inflammatory proteins which in turn aggravate stress within cells resulting in damage that could lead to various oral diseases,” said professor Rahman. The researchers note that nicotine is a known contributor to gum disease, but e-cigarette flavouring appeared to exacerbate the cell damage caused by e-cigarette vapour, with menthol-flavoured vapour posing the most harm. While further research is needed to investigate the long-term effects of e-cigarette use, Rahman and team believe their findings indicate that the devices may have negative implications for oral health. E-CIGARETTE VAPOUR DAMAGED OR DESTROYED 53% OF MOUTH CELLS IN 3 DAYS Another study recently published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology

builds on the findings from Rahman and colleagues, after finding a high rate of mouth cell death with exposure to e-cigarette vapour over just a few days. To reach their findings, Dr Mahmoud Rouabhia, of the Faculty of Dental Medicine at Université Laval in Canada and colleagues placed epithelial cells from the mouth in a chamber that contained a liquid similar to saliva and then exposed them to e-cigarette vapour. On analysing the vapour-exposed epithelial cells under a microscope, the researchers identified a significant increase in the rate of cell damage and death. While the cumulative effects of the cell damage caused by e-cigarette are unclear, the researchers believe their findings are a cause for concern. Dr Rouabhia said: “Damage to the defensive barrier in the mouth can increase the risk of infection, inflammation and gum disease. “Over the longer term, it may also increase the risk of cancer.” Vaping is now banned in as many indoor public spaces as smoking. The no smoking signs in restaurants now apply to e-cigarettes as well.

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Men in police uniforms ‘massacred’ unarmed civilians in Haiti last November WHEN a police truck carrying men in uniform pulled into an impoverished neighborhood in the Haitian capital, residents thought it was an official operation. Maybe police were finally trying to head off a war between the gangs that run protection rackets in the market next to the sprawling collection of cinderblock shacks and low-rise public housing. Then the men opened fire. Joined by local gang members clad in black, they went house to house with long guns and machetes, pulling unarmed people into the narrow alleys and killing them with single shots or machete blows, witnesses told The Associated Press. “When I saw them I thought they were providing security but then I realized they were shooting at the population,” said 55-year-old resident Marie-Lourdes Corestan. “They were shooting, and I was running to save my life.” Witnesses, a human-rights group and a Catholic charity that collected bodies after the Nov. 13 massacre told The Associated Press that at least 21 men were slain over a 24-hour period in the La Saline neighborhood. Some residents and local rights groups say the killers were gang members working with corrupt police to seize territory in the La Saline gang war. But others accuse Haitian government officials of orchestrating the massacre to head off anti-corruption protests that often start in the neighborhood, an opposition stronghold. What’s certain is that the killings reveal a startling erosion of security in Haiti since U.N. peacekeepers ended their 13-year mandate in October 2017 because conditions on the island had supposedly improved.

Port-au-Prince residents interviewed by the AP said the number of neighborhoods in the capital considered “no-go” zones controlled by armed gangs has grown to at least half a dozen since the departure of the heavily armed U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti. “These lawless zones are multiplying,” said Marie-Yolene Gilles, head of a local rights group, Fondasyon Je Klere, which put the death toll as high as 25. “The authorities have said nothing,” Gilles said. “They haven’t even condemned this massacre.” The U.N. force was sent to Haiti in 2004 after the overthrow of President Bertrand Aristide. It was replaced in 2017 by a smaller U.N. mission that has continued a police training program that has helped boost the number of Haitian officers from less than 4,000 during Aristide’s time to more than 15,000 today. The police, however, are widely seen as corrupt, inefficient and illequipped to take on heavily armed gangs that often serve as enforcers of Haiti’s fragmented political forces. U.N. officials said they expect to complete an investigation into the killings within weeks. “There were worrying episodes of violence in some of the most notorious neighborhoods of Port-auPrince, areas where state authority is limited,” Helen Meagher La Lime, head of the U.N. Mission for Justice Support in Haiti, which replaced the U.N. peacekeeping force, told the U.N. Security Council last month. “Investigations by both the authorities and human-rights organizations are ongoing, and our human-rights service is also working to determine what happened.” Thousands of people live in

In this Dec. 13, 2018 photo, Makileine Derosier cries out for justice during a memorial ceremony for the victims of the La Saline massacre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

La Saline, many working in the neighbouring market that sprawls for more than a mile and where vendors sell everything from produce trucked in from the countryside to used clothing imported from South Florida. Residents live in cinderblock homes with sheet metal roofs, many barely big enough to hold a single mattress. They cook over open fires in alleyways so narrow that two people can’t pass without touching shoulders. Gangs of armed young men control the neighborhood, often pulling out pistols to resolve local squabbles. The gangs’ main income comes from protection payments from market vendors and importers anxious to keep the road to a nearby port open, making control of La Saline a valuable franchise. Armed gangs have bought or stolen untold amounts of Haitian

police gear in recent years, so the degree of official involvement in the La Saline massacre remains unclear. National Police chief MichelAnge Gedeon said an investigation into the killings points to a gang fight, and he had suspended two officers accused by local civil rights groups of involvement in the massacre. “If there are police involved with gangs, we are going to fire them,” he said. “If they are involved in humanrights violations we will turn them over to justice.” One of the officers, Gregory Antoine, was gunned down last week in a crime blamed on rival gangsters, family members told a local radio station. The office of President Jovenel Moise did not respond to AP requests for comment. Joel Noel, a 28-year-old who describes himself as a community leader, said the armed men arrived in

a truck marked with the insignia of a special tactical police unit trained by the U.N. and begun under former President Michel Martelly, a Moise ally. Corestan said some wore ski masks and carried machetes when they descended on the neighborhood at 3 p.m. She said she ran for her life when the attack began, leaving behind her 24-year-old son Edaud-Pierre, an aspiring DJ, who was unarmed and practicing mixing songs. She said neighbors told her the armed men killed him in cold blood. There are two police stations in La Saline and the surrounding area, but witnesses said neither sent officers to intervene. Gedeon, the police chief, said officers arrived after nightfall and surrounded the area but were unable to move in because it was dark. Police have since made one arrest in the case, he said. Morelle Lendor, a 33-year-old street vendor, said she was hiding in her shack with a man she knew only as Wuanito when two men knocked on the door. She recognized them as gang members from an adjoining neighborhood, wearing unmarked black uniforms, black caps and carrying long guns. She said they grabbed Wuanito, who was unarmed, and killed him with a single shot. Three weeks later, the bloodstain remained on the wall of her shack. Another resident, Miliana Louis, said her 22-year-old son James was killed by machete blows. “The majority of people who died were innocent people,” said Raphael Louigene, a social worker at Fondation St. Luc, a Catholic charity that works in the slums of Port-auPrince.

CARPHA urges region to prepare for the possibility of a severe outbreak of dengue fever THE last major regional outbreak of Dengue occurred in 2009. Since then, the Region has experienced two large outbreaks of mosquitoborne diseases, Chikungunya in 2014 and Zika in 2016, which are unlikely to reoccur soon. Disease modelling, however, predicts that another regional outbreak of Dengue may occur in the near future. In 2018, Latin America showed an increase in the number of Dengue cases. More recently, the outbreak of Dengue in Jamaica has elevated the level of concern in other Caribbean islands. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is therefore advising countries to implement enhanced measures to reduce mosquito breeding and prevent the spread of disease.

Dengue is a flu-like illness that affects infants, young children and adults. Symptoms typically begin four to ten days after infection, and include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. This illness can evolve to severe dengue, characterized by potentially deadly complications, such as internal haemorrhaging, intense and continuous abdominal pain or tenderness and persistent vomiting. In some cases, Dengue may be severe and cause death. Dengue and other mosquitoborne diseases threaten health, tourism, social and economic development, and a collaborative effort is required to reduce the spread of disease. Dengue remains

a global health problem and like Zika and Chikungunya, there is no specific treatment for the disease. The Aedes aegypti mosquito vector, which spreads Dengue, is present in all Caribbean territories. The measures used for controlling the spread of Dengue are the same as those for Zika and Chikungunya as these diseases are also transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. With the arrival of the rainy season within a few months, mosquito control and awareness activities need to be intensified. Caribbean Ministries of Health are advised to: Increase health promotion messages to prevent mosquitos biting and breeding Combine efforts with communities to eliminate mosquito breeding sites

Intensify vector surveillance and control Disseminate appropriate clinical care and treatment guidelines The most effective way to avoid becoming ill from viruses spread by mosquitoes is to prevent mosquito bites. Research carried out by CARPHA and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) show that drums and tyres are the main mosquito breeding sources in our countries. “We all need to clean up our surroundings. The two most important things to manage mosquito populations in our Caribbean countries are to manage water storage drums and tanks, and properly dispose of used vehicle tyres to prevent mosquitos breeding,” states

Dr C. James Hospedales, Executive Director of CARPHA. Actions that can be taken include covering drums and tanks, cleaning the guttering, removing stagnant water sources, such as old tyres, bottles and buckets, and individuals protecting themselves and their family from bites. Infants, young children, older adults and women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents containing DEET, Picaridin, IR 3535, and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Individuals would also do well to work together with family, friends and neighbours to destroy breeding sites in and around their homes and communities to achieve total community impact.

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Deputy PM blasts ‘unpatriotic’ 35% devaluation claim in the Bahamas

Jamaica is not the only island in the region that is worried about dengue fever. Authorities in several countries have warned residents to look out for signs and symptoms.

Jamaica: Child’s death triggers high alert for dengue FOLLOWING the revelation that a child reportedly died from the dreaded dengue virus, health officials and directors from the Portland Municipal Corporation have launched a public education campaign to sensitise residents about the need to clean up their surroundings. The public education campaign comes against the background of a startling report provided by Dr Sharon Lewis, Senior Medical Officer in charge of the parish, on Thursday during the monthly sitting of the Portland Municipal Corporation. Dr Lewis told the corporation that since the start of 2019, there have

been 12 suspected cases of the dengue virus in the parish, while adding that in December last year there were a total of nine suspected cases, which resulted in the death of a child. “There were no reported cases of dengue fever between the periods January and December 2017,” noted Dr Lewis. “No cases were reported at the beginning of last year; however, there were nine suspected cases in December. Most of the suspected dengue cases involves children that are 13 years and under, with conditions severe enough to require admission. Unfortunately, this resulted in the death of child at St. Ann’s Bay Hospital.”

THE deputy prime minister this week slammed “false rumours” of a 35 percent currency devaluation and second VAT hike as “unpatriotic” for threatening The Bahamas’ economic stability. KP Turnquest, moving rapidly to dispel social media speculation that had “gone viral”, blasted the spread of such claims as “very irresponsible” given that they could “shake the confidence” of both consumers and Bahamian businesses in the economy’s prospects. He warned that it could also “cause concern internationally”, given that it may be picked up by foreign investors and companies conducting business with The Bahamas, as well as the likes of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s (S&P), with the latter two constantly monitoring this nation’s creditworthiness and ability to pay its bills. Voicing concerns over the potential damage to The Bahamas’ reputation, Mr Turnquest said the situation was “not a very good reflection on us as a people” and expressed hope that the rumours were not ignited by political mischief. He urged Bahamians to apply more scepticism and critical analysis to social media postings, rather than immediately accepting them as fact or Gospel truth and starting to spread them themselves. Mr Turnquest and the Ministry of Finance were forced to assert that the Bahamian dollar is under “zero threat of devaluation” as even attorneys were asking Tribune Business whether the claims relating to this and another VAT hike were

Deputy PM Peter Turnquest moved rapidly this week to dispel social media speculation that had gone viral on the possibility of devaluation.

true. Alarmist social media messages seen by Tribune Business, under the banner “Breaking News”, warned: “The financial crisis will hit by March 2019. The Bahamian dollar will be devalued to 65 cents to every US dollar. “The VAT will increase to 1518 percent by March 2019. The Government is not being truthful at all. We need help.” Another referred to “the upcoming increase in VAT to 15-18 percent that the Government has planned for us on July 1”. Hitting back, Mr Turnquest told Tribune Business: “It’s very irresponsible of people to be floating these kind of false rumours as they tend to shake the confidence of the general public who are unsure whether they are true or not. It does also have the potential to cause concern to international parties. “It is very unpatriotic, very damaging to our reputation, and

certainly not a very good reflection on us as a people or the body politic. I’m hopeful politics is not behind it.” Admonishing Bahamians to be responsible, Mr Turnquest said persons could support the political party of their choice “aggressively” without resorting to sparking and fuelling claims that could potentially undermine the economy. “It’s unfortunately gone viral,” he told Tribune Business of the devaluation and VAT hike chatter, “and it’s unfortunate we had to respond to it. We watched it for a couple of days hoping it would peter out, but it continues to have legs. “People are asking about it, so it’s important to respond to it and dispel that rumour once and for all. Given the ability of these words and postings to fly around the world, people need to be more responsible in putting out this kind of nonsense.” Calling on Bahamians to analyse social media postings more carefully, Mr Turnquest added: “It’s very unfortunate that people are somewhat gullible to these things. “Now, with What’s App, it allows the most uninformed of us to be a newsmaker, so it’s incumbent upon all of us to take a second look at the story and question the reasonableness of it before taking it to hearty and spreading them ourselves.” Mr Turnquest said he believed “reasonable people” would immediately see there was no “truthfulness” to the devaluation and VAT hike claims, but “enough of us” were reading and circulating it to force the Ministry of Finance “to clear the air” and prevent any actual economic word.

Cayman power providers to move away from diesel energy CAYMAN’S power provider, the Caribbean Utilities Company, announced this week that the Utility Regulation and Competition Office has accepted its Integrated Resource Plan, a 125-page report that sets out a nearly three-decade road map for the territory to transition from mostly fossil fuels to more sources of renewable energy. CUC has released portions of the plan, commissioned in August 2016 and produced by consultant Pace Global to study energy and market trends for the next 30 years, and provided the Compass with a full copy on Tuesday. The report makes a number of recommendations that government and power industry officials have discussed over the years, including investing in battery energy storage,

developing natural gas infrastructure, converting diesel-fired engines to dual-fuel, assessing the viability of ocean thermal energy conversion, supporting the development of landfill gas facilities and building more solar energy generators. The recommendations are to be undertaken over the short, medium, or long run depending on economic and technological conditions. The recommendations are also lumped in six energy portfolios – a series of plans that emphasize varying energy options and strategies for Cayman – and ranked based on cost, risk, reliability, diversity and other factors. The portfolio ranked highest was “Portfolio 5,” which calls for investment in natural gas infrastructure, wind power, solar and waste-to-energy through the year

2045. The net present value of total costs for Portfolio 5 is $1.55 billion. Pace Global stated that a reliance on natural gas will help Cayman have an affordable energy source that allows the island to cut emissions while transitioning to renewable energy. Pace Global projects that Cayman would use gradually more natural gas starting around 2024 while existing generators are retired. The islands will also be getting more of their energy from solar and wind sources around that time. “Natural gas can also provide optionality to the utility in terms of being able to switch from one fuel to the other based on prevailing market prices,” the consultant stated. “Further, natural gas can serve as a hedge against the volatility associated with diesel prices.”

Cayman Utilities Company will look to transition from mostly fossil fuels to more sources of renewable energy.

The next-highest ranked portfolio was Portfolio 6, which was similar to Portfolio 5 but included the use of ocean thermal energy conversion, and would cost about $59 million more. Pace Global noted that this portfolio ranks the highest for energy

diversity, renewable curtailment and land use – ocean thermal would mean that Cayman’s energy production would require less land. “However, OTEC is not commercially proven and is a hurdle for this portfolio,” the report stated.

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Brexit vote: Donald Tusk hints UK should stay in EU EUROPEAN Council President Donald Tusk has hinted that the UK should stay in the EU, after the prime minister’s Brexit deal was rejected in parliament. “If a deal is impossible, and noone wants no deal, then who will finally have the courage to say what the only positive solution is?” he tweeted. MPs voted by 432 votes to 202 to reject the deal, which sets out the terms of Britain’s exit from the EU on 29 March. Other EU officials and politicians reacted with dismay to the result. It was the largest defeat for a sitting government in history, with 118 of the votes against coming from Prime Minister Theresa May’s own Conservative Party. It has cast more doubt on the Brexit process, and the leader of the opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, has tabled a vote of no confidence in the government. As well as Mr Tusk’s tweet, there has been plenty of comment on Tuesday’s vote from across Europe. Here are the key quotes: European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker warned that time was running out for the UK to strike a deal. “I urge the United Kingdom to clarify its intentions as soon as possible. Time is almost up,” he said shortly after the result was announced. “The risk of a disorderly withdrawal of the United Kingdom has increased with this evening’s vote,” he added. The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said he “profoundly” regretted the vote. “An orderly withdrawal will remain our absolute priority in the coming weeks,” he told the European Parliament in Strasbourg. He added that there would be a favourable response if Mrs May

Donald Tusk hinted that cancelling Brexit is “the only positive solution”.

were prepared to rethink her position on issues like the single market and customs union. GERMANY Chancellor Angela Merkel said there was still time to negotiate but “we’re now waiting on what the prime minister proposes”. Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday was a “bitter day for Europe”. “We are well prepared, but a hard Brexit would be the least attractive choice, for the EU and [UK],” he said. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the leader of the ruling Christian Democrat Union party, echoed this view. “A hard Brexit will be the worst of all options,” she said. FRANCE “The pressure is mainly on them,” French President Emmanuel Macron said of the UK. He said a transition period was essential because a no-deal Brexit would be damaging. “We will have to negotiate a transition period with them because the British cannot afford to no longer have planes taking off or landing at

home,” he said. Later a presidential source said France was stepping up preparations for a “no-deal” Brexit. REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said that the Republic was also now preparing for a no-deal Brexit but would work hard to avoid it because it “would not protect the peace in Northern Ireland”. But he said the ball was now in the UK government’s court to find a solution. “We understand the PM will now consult with other parties and other political leaders on an agreed way forward we welcome that,” he said. “The onus is on Westminster to come up with solutions that they can support but they must be solutions that the European Union and Ireland can accept.” Meanwhile Foreign Minister Simon Coveney ruled out any alternative to the agreement reached with the UK over the Irish border. “We’re not going to allow physical border infrastructure to reappear,” he told national broadcaster RTE. (BBC)

Kenya attack: Nine arrests over bloody DusitD2 hotel siege NINE people have been arrested in Kenya following an attack on a luxury hotel compound in the capital Nairobi that killed at least 21 people. All five militants who stormed the DusitD2 hotel and business complex on Tuesday have been killed, officials say, and a major hunt is under way to find those who helped organise it. Somalia-based Islamist group alShabab says it was behind the attack. Kenya’s Red Cross says everyone who was missing has now been accounted for. Kenyan media reports that the wife of one of the suspected attackers

The attackers, two of which are shown here, were caught on CCTV as they entered the complex.

has been arrested in Kiambu county, just north of Nairobi. Police said they had identified

Ali Salim Gichunge, also known as Farouk, through the car used in the attack.

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Brexit: Theresa May pushes for cross-party consensus THERESA May is to meet MPs to try to find a way forward for Brexit, after her slim victory in the noconfidence vote. The PM saw off a bid to remove her government from power by 325 to 306 votes, the day after her plan for leaving the EU was rejected. Afterwards, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refused to join talks unless the threat of a no-deal exit was ruled out. The PM said she wanted to approach discussions in a “constructive spirit”. Speaking outside Downing Street after talks on Wednesday night with the Lib Dems, SNP and Plaid Cymru, Mrs May called on MPs to “put selfinterest aside”. She must present a new plan for EU withdrawal to Parliament by 21 January. “It will not be an easy task, but MPs know they have a duty to act in the national interest, reach a consensus and get this done,” she said. The prime minister is expected to hold meetings with both Tory Brexiteers and the DUP - both of whom rejected her withdrawal deal earlier this week - on Thursday. BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said that Environment Secretary Michael Gove, Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington and Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay will also hold talks with senior opposition politicians. However, when asked what the government was willing to compromise on, Conservative Party chairman Brandon Lewis refused to give specifics. He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that Mrs May would not consider a customs union and that he did not believe a new referendum was “the right way to go”. Former prime minister Tony Blair told Today that an extension to Article 50 - the two year mechanism that means the UK leaves the EU on 29 March - was “inevitable” at this point and warned a no-deal Brexit would do “profound damage” to the UK’s economy. WHAT HAPPENED IN THE VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE? The prime minister survived a vote of no confidence in her government by a margin of 19 votes, thanks to the backing of the 10 members of the DUP. Had they switched allegiance, the government would have lost by one vote. This came after MPs voted against Mrs May’s plans for Brexit on Tuesday night by a historic margin when it was rejected by 230 votes - the largest defeat for a sitting government in history. Now the prime minister has invited party leaders and other MPs to discuss what needs to be done to

The PM saw off a bid to remove her government from power by 325 to 306 votes, the day after her plan for leaving the EU was rejected.

reach Parliamentary consensus on any future deal. However, she has been criticised for her unwillingness to compromise or alter her red lines. CORBYN’S RED LINE Mr Corbyn has said that before any “positive discussions” can take place, the prime minister should rule out a no-deal Brexit. The BBC’s political editor Laura Kuenssberg said it wasn’t a straightforward judgement for the Labour Party, as many members do not want Brexit to happen - meaning Mr Corbyn could be criticised for helping the process if he attends. THE VIEW FROM OTHER PARTIES The Lib Dems, the SNP and Plaid Cymru all spoke with Mrs May on Wednesday. The SNP’s Westminster leader, Ian Blackford, said that the extension of Article 50, the ruling out of a no-deal Brexit, and the option of a second EU referendum would have to form the basis of future discussions. Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts, said they were “committed to finding a real solution” but “that means taking a no deal Brexit off the table and a People’s Vote on our European future”. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable said he was encouraged by Mrs May’s “willingness to talk about these issues in detail”. The preferred choice of the party is another referendum. But there remains deep division among Mrs May’s own MPs including within her cabinet - about possible compromises, such as the option of staying in a customs union. The Times newspaper claimed Leader of the House Andrea Leadsom and other cabinet Brexiteers want Mrs May to present MPs with a “Plan B” on Monday that would include a promise to impose a time-limit on the Northern Irish backstop - the fallback plan to avoid any return to physical border checks between the country and Ireland and to negotiate a Canada-style free trade deal.

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Thousands more federal employees called back to work as government shutdown continues

Former Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto (L) and Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán (R).

El Chapo ‘paid $100m bribe to former Mexican president Peña Nieto’ FORMER Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto accepted a $100m (£77m) bribe from drug cartel kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, a witness has testified. Alex Cifuentes, who says he was a close associate of Guzmán for years, told a New York City courtroom that he had told authorities of the bribe in 2016. Guzmán is accused of being behind the Sinaloa drug cartel, which prosecutors say was the largest US drug supplier. Mr Peña Nieto served as the president of Mexico from 2012 to 2018. Guzmán, 61, has been on trial in Brooklyn since November after he

was extradited from Mexico to face charges of trafficking cocaine, heroin and other drugs as leader of what the US has called the world’s largest drug cartel. According to reporters in the Brooklyn courthouse, Mr Peña Nieto had requested $250m before settling on $100m. Cifuentes claimed the delivery was made to Mexico City in October 2012 by a friend of El Chapo. Cifuentes, a Colombian drug lord who has described himself as El Chapo’s “right-hand man”, worked as his secretary and spent two years hiding from authorities with him in the Mexican mountains, according to prosecutors.

AS the longest-ever government shutdown reached Day 27 Thursday, the number of federal employees working without pay rose to 450,000 -- and that number could top half a million in the coming days, as the Trump administration continues to recall tens of thousands of workers after almost four weeks of shuttered doors at vital agencies. The negative impact on the U.S. economy, which the White House now says will be double its original projections, is already affecting places like Colorado, where craft breweries are awaiting government approval on beers, and businesses such as private contracting firms, some of which are now without work because they were on projects with government agencies. Unlike furloughed federal workers, private contractors aren’t guaranteed any back-pay. The effect on contractors, Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett said Tuesday, was one reason the White House upped its new estimate of the shutdown’s cost. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a bill requiring backpay for furloughed federal workers and those called in during the shutdown. There are no high-level talks between the president and Congressional leadership planned

The Shutdown has affected almost half a million federal employees.

for Thursday. The impasse over the president’s demand for billions for his proposed border wall, which Democrats reject, continues. 800,000 federal workers are going without pay during the shutdown. Some 450,000 are now required to report to work, and tens of thousands more will be returning after recent announcements from the Trump administration. At the IRS, 36,000 employees were asked to return to deal with tax season, About 1,700 FAA aviation safety inspectors were told to return after the agency ran

preliminary safety tests and about 2,500 employees at the Agriculture Department will briefly return to process farm loans. Why don’t they strike? Federal employees are prohibited from doing so and can get fired if they don’t show up. What’s more, many federal employees like their jobs and think the work they do is important. But they can call in sick, which appears to be the tactic by many TSA workers. Agency officials there told ABC News they think the sickouts aren’t because of illness or politics, but dealing with financial hardship.

Australian authorities bust flight attendants accused of smuggling

A suicide bomber who detonated an explosive vest is reported to have caused the blast.

Four Americans among those killed in Syria attack claimed by ISIS ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion that killed four Americans and at least 10 other people in the Syrian city of Manbij on Wednesday. The American deaths included two US service members, a defense contractor and a Department of Defense civilian, the US Central Command said in a statement. Three other US service members were injured in the attack. “Initial reports indicate an explosion caused the casualties, and the incident is under investigation,”

the statement said. The American civilian was an intelligence expert who was with the troops hoping to collect information about security and adversaries in the area, according to three US officials. Eight civilians and two fighters from the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces were killed in the blast, a senior commander from the Manbij military council told CNN. Prior to Wednesday’s attack, only two US service members had been killed in action in Syria since the start of the campaign in 2014.

CABIN crew for international airline Malindo Air have been accused of helping to smuggle heroin and methamphetamine worth millions of dollars from Asia to Australian cities, as part of a multinational syndicate. Australian Federal Police have arrested two flight crew and six other people as part of a six-month exercise codenamed Operation Sunrise. Four women in their 30s and 40s were among those held and four charges of importing controlled drugs have been filed. Flight attendants from Malindo Air, a Malaysia-based carrier which is a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Lion Air, have been smuggling in drugs on their persons on behalf of the crime syndicate, Australian investigators allege. One of the investigation’s “key players” said they had made at least 20 such trips. “(This) has been going on for a long period of time,” said Asst. Commissioner Tess Walsh, spokeswoman for Australian Federal Police’s Crime Command. The airline released a statement acknowledging that at least one of its employees had been arrested, and said that the company had not

The crew was a part of Malindo Air.

had any communication with the staff member or authorities. The statement, from the company’s head of PR and communications Andrea Liong, confirmed it was in contact with the Malaysian consulate in Melbourne over the matter. “Malindo Air stands ready to co-operate with all the relevant authorities be it in Australia or in Malaysia in this regard,” the statement reads, adding that it considered that it was an isolated incident and that the cabin crew member “has also been suspended

with immediate effect pending termination.” CNN requested further information from the airline regarding the alleged involvement of a second member of the company’s flight team. Liong said that the company was “not aware that ... another crew (member) from Malindo Air is involved.” The police operation targeted a “highly organized” Vietnamese crime syndicate based in Melbourne and operating out of the southern city for some years, Walsh said.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Sands is now accepting applications/résumé for the following positions. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY & SKILLED POSITIONS

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish goals, measurements and results for the department along with the General Manager. • Involvement in the preparation of the Maintenance Operating and Capital budgets. • General operational and preventative maintenance of systems including: Boilers and heating systems; make up air and HVAC systems; Pool facilities; and General plumbing issues. • Maintain hotel guest rooms and public areas by performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs. • Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems. • Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems, electrical systems and appliances. • Maintain the hot tub by ensuring a safe chemical balance through frequent testing. • Organize, implement and track all maintenance projects for guestrooms and public areas. • Monitor and revise as needed, departmental health & safety tools including training programs, policies and practices. • Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times and that all colleagues are committed to working safely. • Partner with Front Office Manager to ensure safe guest evacuation during emergencies (i.e. Fire Alarm). • Motivate, train and lead maintenance personnel by personal example with a philosophy of work conduct, enthusiasm and personal development that leads to maximum performance and job satisfaction. • Effective scheduling, vacation planning and department productivity to budget. • Effective and timely interaction with all Hotel & Restaurant departments and positively impact guest experience by effectively and efficiently resolving maintenance concerns. • Effective and timely interaction with HR regarding payroll (i.e. set up new hires, etc). • Occasional maintenance to staff residence as required. • A positive contributor to the leadership team of the hotel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Prior Maintenance Management and/or supervisory experience within a operation equal in size and facilities. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to motivate and lead employees in a busy, high quality environment. • Background in electrical and or plumbing are essential. • Good English communication skills (both written & oral). • Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment. Ability to handle multiple requests in a fastpaced environment. • Good training, coaching and mentoring skills are essential. • Proven experience with budgets and payroll process is essential. • Completion of high school and technical training required. • Majority of work shift requires standing or walking 90% of the work day • Many tasks require sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and/or positioning to accomplish tasks • Able to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs. is common and up to 150lbs with assistance • Reaching is required at all levels throughout the work period • Climbing of stairs is required and may require up to 50% of the time • Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred • Able to work efficiently under time constraints • Able to work independently and with others Salary start at $48,000.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Uphold and update established Housekeeping and Laundry operating procedures and standards. • Develop, implement and coordinate new Housekeeping and Laundry procedures. • Plan and coordinate housekeeping staff job duties, responsibilities, and activities including that of housekeeping managers and supervisors. • Coordinate and complete inspections of assigned areas for quality checks and cleanliness controls in accordance to standards. • Coordinate, administer and complete administrative tasks as required. REQUIREMENTS: • Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • Experience: Minimum of five years as an Executive Housekeeper is required. The individual must possess Housekeeping and Laundry Department management working knowledge, and experience, skills and abilities. Must be able to explain, demonstrate and perform all related job duties, functions, and responsibilities of Housekeeping and Laundry department operations. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: • Education: High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial position in the Housekeeping & Laundry Department. • Licenses or Certificates • Executive Housekeeper Certification or time on the job equivalent as stated above required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Plans, organizes, directs and controls all housekeeping and laundry activities, maintains the high levels of cleanliness standards, orderly and attractive conditions on guest floors, public/common and employee areas. Oversees, and implements working rules with proper execution to meet those standards. 2. Monitors and maintains a healthy and safe environment for owners, guests, employees, suppliers and vendors. 3. Conducts and keep records of goods received, housekeeping and laundry staff, inventories, cleaning projects, housekeeping checklists, and room inspections for guest rooms and public areas. 4. Familiarizes him /herself and carries out policies and procedures established by the Sands at Grace Bay. 5. Initiates and aides in effective communication within the department and other departments. 6. Carries out the following routine assignments as required. (This list is not exhaustive) Salary start at $42, 000.00 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures maximum compliance and efficiency in the performance of Housekeeping staff in guest rooms and surrounding areas • Carries out the policies and procedures of Housekeeping Departments Standard Operating • Offers assistance to guests and owners, initiates corrective action on complaints of cleanliness and service to guest rooms • Assists in and conducts monthly Housekeeping Inventories as required • Conducts routine guest room and common area inspections. Provides inspections scores and retrains for success • Assists in and conducts staff scheduling and annual performance evaluations

• Maintains inventory and stock controls • Ensure delivery of service excellence to all guests by monitoring staff performance and provides hands-on training and development • Evaluates and updates Executive Housekeeper on staff performance. Makes recommendations for appropriate action in the areas of disciplinary and commendation • Maintains quality controls and assurance • Assists in overseeing Laundry Department as required in service, quality, inventory, inspection, scheduling and overall performance REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma • Must have supervised a minimum of 15 employees • Most work tasks are performed indoors and outdoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis • Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis • Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks • Must have minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the Hotel/Resort and/or Hospitality Industry • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (s) used in the workplace • Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process • Requires excellent communication and grammar skills, both orally and written to communicate well to guests and owners • Must possess basic math and computational ability • Must have basic computer skills in Hotel PMS, Word, Excel and Outlook • Must work weekends and holidays QUALIFICATION STANDARDS/PREREQUISITES: • Education: High school or equivalent education required. • Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Housekeeping Supervisor. • Licenses or Certificates: Required Housekeeper Certification with American Hotel Lodging Institute Educational Courseline (AHLA) required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 7. Maintain resort cleanliness standards, ensure orderly and attractive conditions on guest floors, and mop closets, maid’s carts, and public/common and employee areas. 8. Monitors and maintains a sanitary, healthy and safe environment for owners, guests, employees, suppliers and vendors. 9. Effective and professional written and oral communication skills. 10. Ensures the effective dissemination and follow-up of all work assignments, tasks, coordination of interdepartment repairs/maintenance/restoration. 11. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace to facilitate the communication process. (This list is not limited or exhaustive of all functions, duties and expectations of the position.) Salary start at $7.00 per hour

NIGHT AUDITOR

POSITION PURPOSE To maintain all necessary income reports and journals by accurately auditing the daily revenues of the hotel and it’s Outlets. DAILY COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Reports directly to Financial Controller & Front Office CONTINUED 

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Manager. 2. Interacts with front office, accounting, housekeeping and security staff, staff from other departments and Sands outlets as required. 3. Works closely with staff from the front office, accounts receivable, and front office supervisors and managers. 4. Coordinates and works closely with Front Office Manager and Sands Outlets regarding room posting requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversees all daily and periodic audits of hotel revenues ensuring timeliness, accuracy and completeness. • Distributes the work to the appropriate accounting personnel. • Spreads all miscellaneous wash accounts. • Researches all unpaid tickets and properly posts charges. • Posts all Sands Outlet charges accordingly to the correct account/s. • Prepares all necessary daily and period end reports. • Maintains filing system for daily information; registration cards, credit cards, restaurant charges, etc. • Prepares the daily sales report. • Prepares the Maintenance work logs for arrival rooms. • Sends weekly sales information to corporate office in a timely manner. • Completes period end journals. • Completes forecast accuracy report of rooms, guests and outlets. • Prepares reports as requested for improved management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities. • Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing Hartling Group Service Culture hospitality and by exceeding guest expectations. • Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service. • Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems. • Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate. • Performs check-in and check-out of hotel guests and owners. • Performs other duties as required and requested by management. SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace to facilitate the communication process. • Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. • Must have prior front desk or auditor experience. • Must possess basic computational ability. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS • Education: Completion of High School or equivalent education preferred. • Experience: Must have worked in hotels or other institution in a similar capacity. • Grooming: Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Sands at Grace Bay standards. Salary starts at $9.00 per hour

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHINICAN

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial

machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment: Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester. • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment. • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools. • Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with maintenance manager, such as machine repairer, maintenance and tool maker to diagnose malfunction. • Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices, using hand tools. • Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards. • May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. • Required to hold proof of electrician's license and certification. • Perform equipment repairs such as Circuit-Breaker Mechanic; Electrician, Rectifier Maintenance; Time Clock Repairer; Machine Shop; Electrician. • May be designated: Watch Electrician; Wirer, Maintenance. • Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Maintenance Electricians call upon their written communication skills to document tests and repairs in each machine’s maintenance log. They call upon their verbal communication skills to coordinate with their coworkers and delegate tasks to other maintenance staff. • Competency with Power Hand Tools: Using power hand tools is a big part of the repair process for Maintenance Electricians. They must be able to use drills, saws, solders and related tools safely and efficiently. • Must be able to work well with all members of the Engineering Department and all other members of the Hotel Staff. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. • Must promote a cordial and caring attitude toward all other department heads. • Highly motivated self-starter. • Experience in all phases of mechanical/electrical systems. • Appropriate technical schooling would be helpful. • Ability to communicate with hotel guests. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; • Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. EDUCATION • High school diploma or equivalent required. EXPERIENCE • Must have minimum of 3 years electrician and/or apprenticeship experience working on electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry and A/C repairs. Proven problemsolving skills LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES • Must have relevant electrician certifications, required licenses, and/or electrical permits. • Familiar with the local and US electrical codes.

GROOMING • All employees must maintain a neat, clean and wellgroomed appearance per The Sands at Grace Bay employee handbook standards. Salary starts at $7.75 per hour

POOL & BEACH ATTENDANT

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Greet all guests and assist with towels, umbrellas, questions, and/or water sports equipment. • Complete setting up and breaking down of all guest lounge areas as designated by management and to ensure that all pool chairs and tables are in a clean and orderly fashion. • Constant walk-through of pool area and beach area to make certain it is clean (no trash on the grounds) and tidy. Inspect entire pool area replacing any missing items and/ or repairing (when possible) any items needing attention. (I.E. Umbrellas, Hobie Cat, Chairs, etc.) • Pool & Hot Tub Cleaning (I.E. vacuuming, filtering, scrubbing, sifting, chemical testing, checking skimmers, etc.) REQUIREMENTS: • A secondary diploma is an asset • Experience as a Pool & Beach Attendant is preferred • Must be able to work long hours in all weather conditions • Must be able to be CPR certified, First Aid certified, and AED certified • Must be a good swimmer and perform rescue when needed • Must be able to operate rescue boat • Must be experienced in sailing, kayaking, and wind-surfing and operator all equipment • Must be able to clean and chlorinate pool • Must handle pool chemicals and equipment maintenance and functions • Life Guard experience a plus • Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) (English) used in the workplace. • Must work weekends and holidays Salary starts at $6.75 per hour

DOMESTIC/WORKER*

Applicants must have previous experience as a domestic work and cook. Must be comfortable and experienced around the care and walking of larger breed dogs 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. LINE POSITIONS

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT* HOUSEMAN* LABOURER* GROUNDSMEN* COMMON AREA ATTENDANT BEACH SECURITY SECURITY OFFICER PART TIME PURCHASING ADMIN PART TIME HR ADMIN ASSISTANT Positions marked by asterisks are currently held by work permit persons. For the above line staff positions, Caribbean resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude, must be willing to work holidays and weekends as standard in the hospitality industry. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Turks Island citizen’s only need to apply in person to Kitchandra McDonald, Assistant Human Resources Manager at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Labour Department, or e-mail: careers@ thesandstc.com contact number 649-946-5199 ext. 30147. Resumes/CV’s must be in by February 01st, 2019

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ACE PLUMBING

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

#21 BLACK CROW ROAD

PLUMBER

HOME HELPER/ CARETAKER

DUTIES: INSTALLING, FITTING, CUTTING PLUMBING PIPES. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK. SALARY $15.00 PER HOUR THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

General chores such as cleaning, laundry, preparing meals, personal care, help with bathing etc. Any other related chores as may be necessary. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work five to six days per week

PLUMBER HELPER

DUTIES: DIGGING TRENCHES. SALARY $7.00 PER HOUR. FIRST TIME APPLICANT

CONTACT: 649-245-8046

QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

14726

CARAMANDA HIGGS-FORBES

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 431-3064

Email: desi-smith14@ yahoo.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

14746

COMPANY NAME: ANNE ROSE TIREMAR LOCATION: Millennium Highway

LABOURER

Clean the store every morning, upheld safe and clean working environment, he also clean the property where the apartments are located, trim down the trees in the back yard. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 14738

ALICE KITCHEN SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

CONTACT: 345-8118

BLUE HILLS BAKERY

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14756

#3 Ronye Complex, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BAKER

Baking cakes, pastries and bread. Salary: $1200 per month. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-1162

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14749

REQUIREMENTS: • Valid TCI driver’s license and proof of safe driving record for the past five years. • Has outstanding knowledge of trouble shooting mechanical & electrical issues and providing on-timing solutions. • Excellent communication skills in English with ability to write legibly and compute simple calculations. • Salary: Starting $20.00 per hours for 44 hour work-week.

Please contact Cargo Express Services on 649-941-5006 or email bkerr@tropical.com to arrange an interview. Application deadline: Jan 25, 2019 *Position is held by Work Permit Holder

14766

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

CONTACT: 242-4825

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

#6 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

All applicants must have at least 10 years’ experience in the commercial and residential construction industry. Salary negotiable depending on qualification and experience level. Email resume to gbeen@tciway.tc

14784

Carib Glass & Supply Ltd

is seeking to employ an 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 8:30am-5:30pm weekdays-(1 hour for lunch) (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand). Rate of pay is $30 per hour

Interested candidates please submit your resume to us via email: caribglasstci@aol. com. Offer Expires February 27th, 2019. This AD is for renewal of a work permit holder.

14777

TILE LAYER

Lay tiles, takes measurements, quote prices Salary: $9.00 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 331-3887

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14771

COSMETOLOGIST

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

BARBER

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-4464

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

14752

CAICOS LIVEABOARD DIVING LTD. TUTLE COVE MARINA, PROVIDENCIALES

VESSEL – TC AGGRESSOR II

SCUBA DIVE INSTRUCTORS • Must have PADI/ SSI Dive Instructor Membership and liability insurance • Must have specialty ratings • STCW Compliant • Follow Captains instructions with regard to daily boat maintenance/ administration paperwork • Computer literate • Living and working onboard the vessel

up to eight weeks before vacation is scheduled • Working seven days a week including holidays and Sunday • Knowledge of boat mechanics • Experienced Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labour Board Salary $400.00

Contact: 231-4030 Email: cladaggressor@gmail.com This position is a first time work permit holder.

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.

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

A QUANTITY SURVEYOR @ $1000.00 PER WEEK STEELMAN @ $10.00 PER HOUR MASON @ $10.00 PER HOUR CARPENTER @ $10.00 PER HOUR PAINTER @ $10.00 PER HOUR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR @ $12.00 PER HOUR ELECTRICIAN @ $15.00 PER HOUR PLUMBER @ $10.00 PER HOUR.

Club Sodax #2, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ a

B.L CONSTRUCTION

BEAUTY PALACE

BEEN CONSTRUCTION

COOLING ZONE AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14758

Saltmills Plaza, Provo requires the following:

MECHANIC NEEDED GENERAL DUTIES: To service, repair and maintain in good working condition all mechanical electrical systems for all company vehicles & other motorized equipment.

B BEAUTY BOX AND HEALTH SPA OLD AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

CASHIER

CONTACT: 241-1608

BUGALOO

CONTACT: 241-1719

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

• Receives payment (Cash, credit card etc.) • Count and Balance money from cash drawers • Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking Salary: $6.25 per week

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14743

Taking care of an incapacitated elderly man, assisting with bathing, cooking, cleaning and administering medication. Salary: $6.50 per hour

AMJ’S VARIETY STORE

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14731

CARETAKER

CLEANER

TELEPHONE: 341-3064

CONTACT: 242-6248

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

MIDDLE CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

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AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN Repairs, Services air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Salary: $10 per hour. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 232-3261

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14751

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY North Caicos Acting on behalf of our client Sharrington Forbes who is seeking to employ a

HELPER Cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, cleaning the restaurant. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 246-7382

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

14760

14762

CELEBRITY STOP UNISEX NAIL SPA Unit #23 Club Pillows Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed. Salary: $6.25 per week. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 244-0115

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

14724

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GARLAND CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER Set up equipment, run lines for

power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and even hand tools to workers, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding. keep debris away from worksites. Salary: $8.00 per hour. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

HUGHETTE ASTWOOD

GRAND TURK LIQUORS

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER • Greet customers on arrival in store • Must be familiar with counterpoint • Check and balance cash at the end of the day • Receive payments by cash, checks and credit cards • Assist with inventory at month end • Must be willing to work 5 ½ days per week and sometimes ½ day on holidays Salary: $6.75 per hour

CONTACT: 244-4829

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14728

CONTACT: JOEY MISSICK 946-2262

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

14375

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Invites application for a suitably qualified Primary

SCHOOL TEACHER REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a practicing Born Again Christian • Must have at least 5 years teaching experience • Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution • Teacher Certificate / Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution. • Must have a working knowledge of the A-Beka Curriculum • Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean. COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Suitable APPLICANTS can forward Resumes along with copies of Qualifications, two (2) Character References. The Board of Directors, Community Christian Academy at Community Fellowship Centre, A.O.G. Leeward Highway, Contact: 941-3484 or Cell: 243-5304 P.O. Box 939, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. E-Mail: ccacademy2008@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit holder. 14748

DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD.

Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels , Is seeking an experienced and proven leader. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following positions:

ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT

Duties of this position include: Assist in the implementation of financial and accounting responsibilities of the property, internal controls, financial analysis, cash management, balance sheet reconciliation. Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes, Recruiting and training personnel and allocate responsibilities and office space, Assessing staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency

SITE FOREMAN

Duties of this position include: Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans, Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew, Allocate general and daily responsibilities, Supervise and train workers and tradespeople, Ensure manpower and resources are adequate, Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met, Supervise the use of machinery and equipment, Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget, Resolve problems when they arise, Report on progress to managers, engineers etc. Requirements include: at least 5 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment track record with demonstrated. Salary: 2000 to 3000$. May be required to work on weekends and holidays.

INFINITY CONTRACTING SERVICES #29 Turtle Cove Landing Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Salary: $350 per week. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 341-7220

CONTACT: 232-1762

LABOURERS Clean yard, civil work.

CONTACT: 241-9892

JOHN ROBINSON

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14779

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14754

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14782

LODIE BROOKS

WHITE SANDS CHARTER N TOURS

JOVAR CONSTRUCTION

SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLY

PLUMBER

BOAT CAPTAIN

Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 332-1315

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 147778

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRICIAN

RESPONSIBL FOR BOAT AND UP TO FOURTEEN PASSENGERS AND TWO CREW, CARRY OUT TOURS SNORKLE, STINGRAY AND FISHING TOURS, PREPARATION OF BOAT AND C REW, PROPERLY SECURE BOAT AND INSTRUMENTS REPORT DAILY TO MANAGEMENT SALARY $8.00 PER HOUR

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-3291

CONTACT: 344-7416

WORK PERMIT RENEWAL INTERESTED BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 14783

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

14788

CHINSON’S RESTAURANT GROUP LTD.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR • Must be able to work long hours and remain calm under pressure • Performs any combination of the following duties to maintain and conduct minor repairs on plumbing, electricals, cooling systems, carpentry and masonry • Supervise all general labor personnel within the family group. • Ensure that the esthetic of all properties is kept in good condition. • Monitor building security and safety by performing such are working on doors & checking hazards are not created. • Salary: $36,000 per annum.

BAKER • Three years’ experience in a high-volume establishment & a vast knowledge of Bakery products and production. • Produce high quality specified baked and frozen products. • Perform all housekeeping duties that ensure safe and sanitary production are in accordance with government standards. • Responsible for maintaining high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics, of self and subordinates. • Salary: $24,000 per annum. Position held by a work permit holder

Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc.

The Manager DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd. Email: llopez@hotelcointernational.com

14782

Submit applications to the HR Department no later than June 15, 2019 Located: 17 Savannah RD, Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI Email: hr@edeninternationalltd.com 14786

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Expert to host workshop on reef monitoring

Flow country manager Delleriece Hall with one of the winners Martha Rigby

Paying bills pays off for Flow customers FIVE Flow customers won brand new household appliances this January as a thank you for paying their bills on time in 2018. The telecoms company announced the winners of its Zero Your Balance campaign on January 10 at the company’s headquarters in Providenciales. Flow country manager Delleriece Hall said: “In return for the value that our customers provide to us, we look forward to opportunities as such to give back.” She said the giveaway gave valued customers a chance to start their year off with a smile. Launched on November 1, Flow customers paying their bills on time and in full in the months of November and December were entered for a chance to win one of five household appliances.

All of the winners were invited to the headquarters on Leeward Highway for the presentation that was made by Hall and marketing and communications executive Darron Hilaire. The winners were Tamika Handfield who won a stove, Martha Rigby who won a washing machine, Dr Hugh Fulford who won a refrigerator, Glenda Lightbourne who won a dryer and Valerie Cox who won a ROKU smart television. Hilaire said: “We wish to say thank you to all our valued customers for paying their bills on time and in full, and look forward to more rewarding smiles in the months and years to come.” To find out more ways to win with Flow, customers can join the company’s Facebook and Instragram pages.

AN EXPERT on healthy reef systems is conducting a workshop next week on ten years spent monitoring the largest barrier reef system in the western hemisphere. Dr Melanie McField, founder and director of the Smithsonian Institution’s Healthy Reefs Initiative (HRI), will share the process of how the body examines 300 selected sites. She will speak about how HRI evaluates the data gathered, prepares the report card and also how they are funded. The Turks and Caicos Reef Fund (TCRF), the leading environmental non-governmental non-profit organisation in the TCI, invited Dr McField to host the workshop. Its goal is to assist the TCRF and interested stakeholders, including the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources, in establishing a similar monitoring and reef health reporting programme for the TCI barrier reef system. In a statement on January 8 TCRF chairman Don Stark said: “The barrier reef system surrounding the TCI plays an important role not only in protecting the Islands from the worst effects of storms, but also in contributing significantly to the economy of the Islands. “Because they are so important to the protection and preservation of our beaches and coastal resources, to the protection of our fishing industry and to the enjoyment of our visitors, it is critical that we continually monitor the health of the reef system to ensure that they remain the foundation for our economy.” The Mesoamerican Reef includes the largest barrier reef system in the western hemisphere. It runs from Mexico, through all of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras. Over ten years ago, the HRI was established with the mission to: -Promote the application of healthy reefs indicators by managers, policy makers and other leaders concerned with the integrity of the Mesoamerican Reef.

The Mesoamerican Reef system is highlighted in this image

Dr Melanie McField, director of the Healthy Reefs Initiative

-Provide standardised analysis of reliable scientific data to improve reef ecosystem management. -Serve as an open forum for information sharing and networking among science and conservation partners. HRI now includes 69 partner organisations including NGOs, academia, government and private sector and produces a biennial report card on the health of the Mesoamerican Reef.

The 2018 Report Card was just released, demonstrating that this decade of management and ongoing monitoring resulted in the health of the Mesoamerican Reef improving from a poor rating in 2008 to a fair rating in 2018. The workshop will be held from 9am to 4pm on January 29 at the Ocean Club Training Centre (next to the Opus Restaurant). Questions and RSVPs can be directed to Don Stark at donstark@ tcreef.org or via phone on 347-8455. Founded in 2010, the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund is the only active environmental advocacy organisation in the TCI. It is an all-volunteer run organisation that provides funding for education, research and conservation programmes to individuals, organisations and agencies that help to preserve and protect the environment of the TCI.

JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

January 19-25, 2019

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

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

Call: 231-3788

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

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

CALL 649 231-3788

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

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

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

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

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

CALL 649 231-3788

DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS

WE ARE OPEN

DELIVERY BOY

16121

WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 In compliance with section 28 of the Immigration Ordinance:

A.M SERVICES

AMAZING INTERNATIONAL STORE

Wheeland, Providenciales, TCI Contact: (649) 232-6808

DOMESTIC WORKER

SALES CLERK

KENYA S PORTER

LABOURER Salary/Wages: $7.50 per HOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES: • General maintenance around the home • Yard cleaning/gardening/ weeding This position is being applied for, for a new Work Permit Holder. Belongers are invited to submit their application to the Labour Board, Ministry of Boarder Control. 148338

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house worker. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 244-1905

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

14830

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 345-1963

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

14828

We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license. Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com AMJ’S VARIETY STORE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

• Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. • Applicant must be hardworking, honest and reliable. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 345-8118

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14887

CAICOS TOURS TURTLE COVE MARINA Is seeking to employ a

MERMAID

Is looking for a

DELIVERY AGENT who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information

• Must be willing to care for and entertain quests above and below the water • Must have the ability to hold their breath and swim underwater while wearing a costume. • Must have a good understanding of Reef Ecology and First Aid • Must have a current STCW 95 • A captain’s license would be useful • An extremely professional working attitude and ability to communicate with guests of all ages • Must be willing to work MondaySaturday including bank holidays. • Hours are 8:30am until boat is cleaned after the last tour of the day • Additional hours may be required on occasion Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 432-0007

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14873

B BEAUTY AND HEALTH SPA

BARBARA VIRGIL

NAIL TECHNICIAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning and keeping house organized at all times. Salary $250.00 per week. Must be willing to work. Monday – Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm

CONTACT: 231-2972

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

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

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BIG MAMA SHOP

CONTACT: 348-2533

14838

Acting on behalf of their client Kevin’s Quality Cleaning Who is seeking to employ

MARBLE AND GRANITE CLEANER/ RESTORER

14835

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Grind, sand, clean, or polish tiles and counter tops, parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools. Salary: $300 per week

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $275 per week. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-5922

CONTACT: 3424950 OR 245-2990

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

14696

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

14823

34 CLASSIFIEDS CATCH THE WAVE BLUE HAVEN Is seeking to employ a

FIRST MATE

Cleans and drives the boat. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 941-3047

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14825

January 19-25, 2019

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DEREK ROLLE

DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD IS LOOKING FOR A

GRAND TURK Is Seeking To Employ

LABOURER

General chores such as Cleaning outside of property with sweeper. Pick up yard waste and collect leaves. Dispose of trash, cleaning of windows. Must Be Honest and Trustworthy. Salary $6.50 per Hr

GENERAL MANAGER

APPLICANT’S REQUIREMENTS INCLUDES: • Duty free/retail experience with at least 10 years at management level • Knowledge of the Retail or Consumer goods industry • Experience in logistics procedures. Transport & warehousing background, knowledge of current customs legislation • Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and motivate employees • Analyze the KPI’s if any issue in the shop might be affecting the sales, and take

CONTACT #247-9212

14872

corrective actions if needed. • Proficiency in Business Accounting / HR • Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Microsoft Excel, and Inventory control management. • Candidate must be multilingual. • Work schedule will include weekends, holidays, as required to meet the demands of the position. Remuneration/Benefits commensurate with experience.

Resumes should be delivered directly to the store. Deadline for applications is February 15th, 2019. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14881

DCK PROJECTECH, LTD. PROJECT

LABOURER

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-8577

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

14665

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE JOB TYPE: Full Time LOCATION: Providenciales JOB DESCRIPTION: Duties & Responsibilities - Email Clients and contact them by telephone with arrival notices. - Collect Clients Payments and Prepare Applications in Excel. - Maintain and file all records in accordance with Company policy. - Resolve Customer complaints via phone or email. - Inform customers of the latest promotions.

POSITION PROCUREMENT / LOGISTICS ENGINEER Annual Salary Range – $40k-$42k New Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: Plan, coordinate, lead and control the procurement and logistics function ensuring timely delivery of all equipment and all materials. Coordinate engineering submittal phase of procurement. Establish and maintain procurement schedule. Communicate and facilitate all deliveries with all groups involved throughout the project cycle.

- Input of the Manifest in Asacuda Government System and provide way Bill number to clients by email. - Must have Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal skills are essential. PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma Experiences: At least 2 years experience in Customer Service Languages: Must be fluent in English Salary: $15.00 per hour

CONTACT PERSON: DONVONNO COX , GENERAL MANAGER DOCOX@CKOR.COM | 649-941-5411/649-231-1763

CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE An affiliate of A Touch of Love Ministries International Center Accepting Applications Positions Needed:

GENERAL STUDIES TEACHER 14859

BCS-CS/ GRACE BAY CAR RENTALS

SALES SUPERVISOR

The retail Sale Supervisor is responsible for the supervising the daily activities and productivity of the Retail Sales Team. Ensures Retail Sales is complying with established service levels, sales goals and meeting strategic objectives. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coaching, assessing performance and improving team member skill levels, tracking and reporting productivity. Manages multiple tasks simultaneously. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Excel, QuickBooks, Windows and Rent Centric, Logistics

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years’ experience • must have a valid driver’s licence Salary: $12.50 This position is for work permit renewal

BCS/GRACE BAY CAR RENTALS

IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY LABOURERS • Must be able to read, write and speak English • Perform tasks involving physical labor. • Must be able to clean area properly • Check the fluid and water levels, tires, Salary: $7.50 per hour

DROP OFF ALL APPLICATIONS TO 1216 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES BEFORE CHINSON’S RESTAURANTS OR EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM POSITIONS ARE HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

PARROT CAY Is seeking to employ a

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Grace Bay Area, Turks & Caicos Contact information: dck worldwide, Six PPG Place, Suite 710, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Phone: 412-384-1000 When responding, please send resumes to resumes@dckww. com and refer to TCI Labor Department.

Education and experience requirements include 4 year degree in environmental, mechanical or civil engineering, construction management or equivalent. An advanced degree is highly preferred, plus 2 or more years of experience in environmental assessments and/or remediation activities. Individual must be able to apply current and technically sound approaches to project planning, execution, and data interpretation. Effective use of computer software, CMIC, Bluebeam, SharePoint and both standard spreadsheet and word processing as well as industry standard technical programs is expected. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.

ALBERT’S CLEANING SERVICE

GENERAL STUDIES TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors/Master’s Degree or Teacher’s Certificate from reputable institution; Minimum of 5-7 years teaching experience in primary and/or secondary education. Experience with Christian education curriculum.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified applicants for both positions must be a born-again Christian, active in their church, known to their Pastor and believe in the work of the Holy Spirit; Must be of good moral character and reputation; Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to a flexible working environment; Must be enthusiastic and creative with an excellent work ethic, and a willingness to build character and Christian values in students Please submit resume and three references with telephone numbers and addresses including one from current Pastor. Salary package - $1,500.00 per month Positions are held by work permit holder. Interested islanders should submit copy of resume to the Board. No phone calls Applications should be addressed to:

Attn: Executive Board Champions for Christ International School of Excellence 1141 Leeward Highway, P.O. Box 751 Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI Or you may email: championsforchristtci@gmail.com orTel. 649-3324903 Fax: 1-877-580-8743 14836

January 19-25, 2019

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ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD #65Beechwood, Grace Bay. Is seeking to employ a

IRRIGATION SUPERVISOR • Assemble, draft, edit, and review reports, customer quotes, and technical documents. • Communicate scheduling changes and relevant infrastructure shifts to affect staff. • Provide technical support to other departments, including internet searches, materials sourcing and quality assurance. • Co-ordinate and track project progress and schedules.

• Information reporting- professional communication with clients and staff both verbally and electronically. • Identify system issues and propose resolutions and inform clients and Maintenance Manager. • Industrial BA Certificate Salary: $400-450 per week based on experience and qualifications

CONTACT: 941-5579. EMAIL: MARY@EAGROUPTCI.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder Successful applicants will be notified be phone for interview

14858

EUNIKE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONCIERGE SERVICES

IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING PERSON:

LABOURER To work 5 days a week including some weekends. Salary $9.00 per hour.

PLEASE SEND INTERESTS TO EMAIL: TADDERLEY@ ICLOUD.COM OR CALL (649) 241-4678 14856

EVA HARVEY

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters • Must be willing to work 4 days a week. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 333-1655

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit 14837 holder.

DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD. Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, Is seeking an experienced and proven leader. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following positions:

Safety and Fire Officer

DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Responsible for providing education and training to all company and facility staff members. They must ensure that staff is adequately aware of fire safety code and preventative measures in order to facilitate the safety of a building and its employees and reduce violations. The Fire Safety Officer performs regular fire safety inspections of all facilities under their care, ensuring that they meet all necessary codes and regulations. They also respond to fire emergencies and arson crimes, investigating and reporting the causes of fire and taking appropriate responsive actions. In order to adhere to laws and policies, the Fire Safety Officer must remain up-to-date on all local and federal codes and regulations. They are also often responsible for acquiring necessary buildings permits, so they must remain knowledgeable of the permit procedures and requirements. Fire Safety Officers are must be knowledgeable experts in their field and possess excellent communication skills in order to maintain fire safety and adequately educate others.

WELDER

DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Knowledge of all tools, equipment, techniques, terminologies, and materials of the welding trade; Knowledge of hazards and safety procedures and equipment as they apply to the welding trade; Knowledge of metallurgy; Skilled in operating tools used in the welding trade, including chop saws, band saws, drill press, bench and angle grinder, welding machines, cutting torches, acetylene welding equipment, electric hand tools, standard hand tools, rotary hammers, and jack hammers; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

VIBRATOR OPERATIONS

DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Supervise the operation and maintenance of our Vibroseis equipment. The operator will ensure continuous safety and performance checks of his machine during its operation. He / she will report to the Vibe Technician / Party Manager assigned to the crew. Ability to read maps Show leadership and example to the field crew. Understanding of Risk Management / Case Management techniques. Emergency response experience and coordinator of the same. Good knowledge of Seismic Operations. Problem solving, decision making and investigative techniques. Ability to work long hours Ability to work in remote & small urban areas. Ability to work under pressure. Good management skills Working knowledge of computers. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: at least 5 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment track record with demonstrated. SALARY: 1500 to 2500$. May be required to work on weekends and holidays Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc. should be sent no later than Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 to:

The Manager DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd.Grace Bay, Salt Mills Plaza Unit 22A Email: llopez@hotelcointernational.com 14860

FORTRESS SECURITY SERVICE LTD

FIRST IMPRESSIONS BARBERSHOP & BEAUTY SALON

TURQUOISE POINT PLAZA, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

DOWN TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN • Must have knowledge in how to repair various electronic systems and instruments. • Proven work experience in troubleshooting electronics and correct measures to fic equipment. • Must know how to read diagrams and schematics and blueprints. • Must be certified with H repair. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $1,800 per month

CONTACT: 649-331-3741

4 BARBERS

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

2 HAIRSTYLISTS

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

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS

• Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $10.00 hourly pay for each

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

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

FRAMING & ART

FRANKLYN JOALFUR SMITH

CONTACT: 333-5559

14832

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

GIFTS AND THINGS Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK

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

BRAHMA KUMARIS WSO Is seeking to employ a

YOGA TEACHER

• Assist Senior Teacher booking appointments • Teaching Yoga & Meditation • Responsible for greeting customers. Assist to maintain Yoga Studio. • Always dress accordingly for teaching • Keep environment clean and peaceful Salary: Based on Training Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board APPLICATIONS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW F-106 REGENT VILLAGE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES. TELEPHONE: 649-347-231-4101, EMAIL: FRAMINGARTPROVO@GMAIL.COM MEDITATIONMUSEUMCAFE@GMAIL.COM 14836

JACQUES ALCIME

GRANT CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

MAINTENANCE WORKER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • Must be willing to work 4 days a week Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 246-1284

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14862

14879

KEWTOWN Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 243-9993

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14880

GARLAND CONSTRUCTION LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $12.00 per hour

CONTACT: 441-0237

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

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

14849

CONTACT: 244-4839

14843

36 CLASSIFIEDS JC WALKIN BAR & RESTAURANT KEWTOWN Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER

• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-8861

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14842

JOVAR CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRICIAN

KINGFISH FINANCIAL INTERNATIONAL DRIVE PROVIDENCIALES

LIVE-IN BUTLER

• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $10.00 hourly pay

DUTIES: greet guests at the door, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food Must be bi-lingual Must be able to drive Must be able to work weekends Must be able to care for family house Salary $1,000.00 monthly

CONTACT: 241-1833

CONTACT: 649-241-6748

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

14848

PROVO PONIES

Qualified Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department. This position is for work permit renewal 14844

OSWALD SIMONS/ CAICOS COIL LAUNDRY

DOLPHIN LANE, LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

STABLE HAND WANTED

• Applicant must have a minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of stable maintenance. This includes: Riding and horse handling (training, grooming, tacking up, cleaning tack, cleaning stalls, and lunging), • Understanding of Equine Nutrition, basic hoof care and basic equine vet health care. • Teaching adults and children (mainly tourists) basic riding skills. Must have experience in breaking and training young horses. • Must be able to guide and supervise inexperienced riders on trail rides. Must have valid driver’s license, must have high school diploma.. Must weigh less than 155 pounds. Must speak English fluently, a second language an asset. Applicant must have basic computer skills. Further computer experience is an asset. Will work weekends and holidays. • Starting pay is $550 per week.

If interested please email resume to provoponiestci@gmail.com or call 649-241-6350 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Department

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14884

LABOURERS Cleaning outside the

property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6421

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14829

LENNETH PIERRE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 247-9740

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14824

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years asphalt crew experience • Clean Police Record • Must have own vehicle to travel to work SKILLS • Able to recognize drainage issues • Good physical strength • Good physical stamina • Good manual dexterity • Great attention to detail • Works well as part of a team

• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 345-8917

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14852

Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

CONTACT: 231-6537

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14874

MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON

DOMESTIC WORKER

HAIR STYLIST

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • Must have at least 10 years of experience. • Must have the ability to speak/write English. • Must have a valid Turks and Caicos driver’s license. • Can work with minimum supervision and organize the schedules of three children. • Must be willing to work late hours, weekend and holidays. • Must have knowledge of QuickBooks. Salary: $8.00 hourly rate

CONTACT: 231-39203 Email: mary@eagrouptci.com

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

14833

MAID

RESPONSIBILITIES • Help with basic job layout • Ensure uniform thickness of mat in accordance with job specs • Assist Foreman in various construction activities

HAIR DRESSER

LOUIS A. GRAVELEY

BACKSALINA, GRAND TURK

NATALIE ZAIDAN

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

ASPHALT LABOURER

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

#13 DONKEY LANE, LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

SHERWIN PENN

HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD. is seeking to employ a

LISSETT BEAUTY SALON

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-6694

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14840

SBA GLOBAL WHOLESALE LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-9063

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14839

SARAH JENNINGS GRAND TURK Is Seeking To Employ

RECEIVING CLERK

• Receiving items from warehouse • Collaborating with procurement staff to list expected deliveries • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 hourly pay

CONTACT: 241-8532

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

14868

DOMESTIC WORKER

General Cleaning, Including Laundry, Sweeping And Mopping House And Other Related Chores When And If Necessary. Must Be Honest and Trustworthy. Salary $6.25 per Hr

CONTACT #243-7299 WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

14871

SERVICES BY EA

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

LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR • Must possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience. • Must have knowledge of native plants/ chemicals and fertilizer sprays. • Must be able to work with minimum supervision. • Must be knowledgeable in propagation and greenhouse climate. • Must be willing to work outdoors with irregular hours, weekend, and holidays. Salary: $8.00 per hour

COMPENSATION • $7 - $8 per hour POSITION TYPE • Full-Time

CONTACT: 649-941-5579

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO MAIN OFFICE AT C 5-6 CARIBBEAN PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TCI. 14846

Email: mary@eagrouptci.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14834

January 19-25, 2019 SKY PILOT PARASAIL LTD GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK

Must be able to be responsible for selling merchandise and providing customer services for patrons on the floor. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 347-6113

SOLID CONSTRUCTION B1,Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tel.: (649) 231-8005 E-mail: pivotalserviceswh@gmail.com is seeking to employ a

Paint exterior and interior buildings using spray guns, paint brushes, assist with indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction projects. Arrange and store materials, tools and equipments. Salary: $9.00 per hour

This position is for a first time work permit holder but Belongers are strongly encourage to apply

SAMMY’S CONSTRUCTION

AISHA THOMAS

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and Maintain property and Assist Masons and carpenters. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 243-2928

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. 14877

TRIPLE J’S GRILL is seeking a

PAINTER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14851

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

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CONTACT: 231-8005

KITCHEN HELPER

to work 6 days per week at a salary of $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 343-7844 TRIPLE J’S GRILL

Hilgrove Street, South Caicos 14882

14850

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLIST

Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming. Salary: $7.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 432-2435

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board.

14873

VALENTINO SELVER GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN CARETAKER

• Take care of 2 small children and their disable father • Belongers only Salary: $250 weekly salary

CONTACT: 243-7815

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

14869

To assist in building structures for residential, business, and construction sites. Participate in demolitions. Work underground in tunnels and sewer systems. Remove trees and debris. Service machines, including pumps, compressors, generators, tractors, and trailers. Mix concrete. Pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, or plaster. Use spray guns for application of material to ceilings or walls. Assist construction managers etc. Salary $2000 monthly

Carpenter

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $800.00 a month ($200.00 per week). Days of Work: 5-6 days (per week)

TCI AUTO PARTS AND CAR DEALER LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. • Must be willing to 5 days a week Salary: $6.75 per hour

CONTACT: 341-0673

CONTACT NO.: (649) 344-3480

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

V&M SECURITY LIMITED

URY CO

14878

WHEELAND, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-941-5139

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit 14885 holder

14885

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

MASON

CONTACT: 342-2949

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14886

TIKI HUT

Turtle Cove Marina Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 hourly pay

CONTACT: 941-5341

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14847

TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN Basic plumber, fix toilet,

sanitary jobs and cleaning inside and outside of property Salary: $8.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-1474

Email: tranquilitytci@gmail. com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14827

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Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed. Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements. Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or preconstructed items. Lay out floorings, roofing or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible. Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated. Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance. Build scaffolding and other construction structures

Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission

ADVERTISEMENT FOR INTERPRETERS

Qualified Belonger candidates should send their application to:

invoices@tdmgltd.com or call 941-3445 Dead line by January 25th 2019

14845

SHA CONSTRUCTION, MAID TO CLEAN, NEWTECH CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for

CARPENTERS, WELDERS, MASONS, PLUMBERS, TILE LAYERS, POOL CLEANER, PAINTER, MAID, CLEANERS, CUSTODIANS Must be able to read and understand building drawings; layout and erect brick wall, concrete columns, beams, supports, concrete staircases; concrete floor rendering; layout and build driveways, deck floor, swimming pools, cisterns; highly proficient in gray and coral mortar rendering; competent with masonry tools and working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player. Perform maintenance and minor repairs (Replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.) install, measure, cut, shape. Fabricate and assemble metal structures, etc. Salaries starting at $8-13 per hour. Work 5-6 days per week Qualified Belongers candidates should send their application to:

EMAIL: HUGUELYNEHUTCHINSON007@HOTMAIL.COM DEADLINE JANUARY 25TH, 2019

c/o RAVEN-SIMONE VARIETY STORE a.k.a. DATSORAVEN VARIETY STORE Location: Over Back, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands

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TDMG CONCORDIA LTD

South Dock Road, Providenciales, TCI. Tel: 649-9413445

Looking for a Laborer

SYMADIA S. INGHAM

14866

The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission is seeking applications for Part-Time Interpreters, fluent in English-Spanish and/or English-Creole, who can assist the Commission over a two to three year period, with various individual projects the Commission undertakes in its public education campaign. Applicants should have some experience in translating between English-Spanish, English-Creole, and list this in their applications. Persons who have performed this function for the Commission in the past are also encouraged to send in their applications. Interested persons may submit their applications with resumes and qualifications, to any of the Commission’s offices, at Franklyn Missick’s building, Church Folly, Grand Turk, or, at Suite 206, Cabot House, IGA Plaza Leeward Highway, Providenciales; or email them to, the Secretary of the Commission; Mrs. Wanda Ariza at Secretary@IntegrityCommission.tc .

For more details, persons should visit the Commission’s website at www.integritycommission.tc . The deadline for Applications is February 28th 2019. Please note that only applications selected will be notified.

14867

38 CLASSIFIEDS SAMMY’S RESTURANT GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

SALES CLERK

Duties: Greet customers, Handle cash sales, Assist Customers, Dust and stock Shelves. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-2928

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To The Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a Work permit holder. 14876

HOLIDAY TIRES Is seeking to employ a

WATERFRONT PROPERTIES Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT: 243-5281

Belongers are asked to Send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Office. This position is Currently held by a work Permit holder. 14874

WILFREY & TONY’S VARIETY STORE #31 Aviation Road, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

2 GARDENERS

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

TIRE MAN

Duties: Repair punctured Tires, change tires and Assist with putting air in Tires. Salary: $7.00 per hour.

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DOMESTIC WORKER

HANDYMAN

Salary: $6.25 per hour/6days a week. Must have a transportation

CONTACT: (649) 941-5274

14865

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

RETAIL STORE MANAGER Applications are invited for the position of Retail Store Manager with Digicel TCI. The Retail Store Manager is responsible for executing the retail sales strategy while ensuring a consistent world class retail customer experience. Additionally, the applicant must build and lead the retail team and work closely with internal and external partners to exceed customers’ expectations and meet targets.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Lead the sales team to discover customers’ needs and deliver solutions • Create excitement around products, launches and initiatives • Manage all stores to ensure compliance with Digicel Group audit compliance and assigned budgets • Manage inventory • Work closely with Sales and HR Director to ensure coaching and training and management of sales team • Prepare monthly commissions • Drive sales and service targets • Oversee and conduct staff performance evaluations and appraisals • Daily store management for efficient customer service • Oversee proper cash handling procedures and compliance • Support senior management team in achieving organization goals and objectives • Contribute to the development of processes and procedures

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

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

CONTACT: 231-0882

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14863

NATURES VISION LTD BARBARA UNDERWOOD 8 Ketch Court, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work5 to 6 days per week • Driver’s license is a must Salary: $1430.00 per month

CONTACT: 232-2272

Email: bunderwood@tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14890

PAMELA CURLYMAE HENDFIELD NORTH CAICOS

LABOURER

CLEANING YARD. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK. SALARY $300.00 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 232-7229

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL INTERESTED BELONGER CAN SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

14898

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

RETAIL STORE SUPERVISOR-PROVO Applications are invited for the position of Retail Store Supervisor-Provo with Digicel TCI. The Retail Store Supervisor is responsible for providing highly professional service in the areas of floor management, team supervision, stock and display management and the smooth running of day to day operations. Additionally, the applicant must support a culture of continuous improvement.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Supervise the sales team to discover customers’ needs and deliver solutions Ensure all kiosks are operational at all times Inventory management Work closely with Retail Store Manager to provide coaching, training and supervision of sales team • Drive sales and service targets • Ensure Graceway House store passes all retail audits • Conduct staff performance evaluations and appraisals • Daily store management for efficient customer service • Supervise proper cash handling procedures and compliance • Support Retail Store Manager in achieving organization goals and objectives • Contribute to the development of processes and procedures • Ensure look and feel of Graceway House store meets Digicel standards • Flexibility to work at other store locations • • • •

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance , Social Science or related discipline • At least 5 years managerial and sales experience • Experience in customer service preferably in the Telecommunications Industry • Excellent written , oral and verbal communication skills • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills • Proficiency in MS Office Suite • Must have a valid driver’s license • Detail-oriented , resourceful and able to manage multiple responsibilities • Ability to positively and efficiently interact with internal and external customers • Understand and meet performance metrics • Multilingual -Spanish/Creole are a plus

• Associates Degree in Business Management, Finance , Social Science or related discipline • At least 2-3 years supervisory and sales experience • Experience in customer service preferably in the Telecommunications Industry • Excellent written , oral and verbal communication skills • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills • Proficiency in MS Office Suite • Must have a valid driver’s license • Detail-oriented , resourceful and able to manage multiple responsibilities • Ability to positively and efficiently interact with internal and external customers • Understand and meet performance metrics • Multilingual -Spanish/Creole are a plus

Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Applications must include a cover letter and resume and should be submitted to the attention of the Human Resources Director at hrtci@digicelgroup. com. The closing date for applications is January 31, 2019

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

January 19-25, 2019

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P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

SASSI DIVAS SALON

Sam’s Building, Down Town Contact: 232-2001 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following D&P VARIETY SHOP $6.50 PER HOUR Is seeking to employ a Labourer • Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Lift furniture. KATHY LIGHTBOURNE $6.50 PER HOUR Is seeking to employ a Domestic Worker • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work S.H.A CONSTRUCTION $9.00 PER HOUR Is seeking to employ a Mason • Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters GENTLE TOUCH BEAUTY SALON $7.50 PER HOUR Is seeking to employ a Hair Dresser • Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. W&V CONSTRUCTION $7.50 PER HOUR Is seeking to employ a Plumber • Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks

and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. ELITE EDUCATION SYSTEMS $6.50 PER HOUR Is seeking to employ a Cleaner • Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Claude Construction $7.50 per hour Is seeking to employ a Tile Setter • Wet, saw, measure and lay tiles and spread mortar. S&G Construction $8.00 per hour Is seeking to employ a Mason • Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Pierre Jacquees Alcime $7.00 per hour Is seeking to employ a Labourer • Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis MV CONSTRUCTION $7.00 PER HOUR Is seeking to employ a Steelman • Cut, position and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete. Install steel or iron beams.

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

T & R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

14889

Is seeking to employ the following

BEAUTICIAN

Provide skin care, nail care and hair removal treatments. Beauticians may specialize in certain areas, such as makeup application, nail art, color analysis or personal styling services.

SALON HELPER

Greeting clients, asking questions about their requirements, preparing customers for service, washing hair, providing robes, and cleaning the salon

NAIL TECHNICIAN

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

14897

J & W CONSTRUCTION LTD

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

(6) BAR BAIDS AND (4) CASINO SERVERS/WAITERS - to take orders serve dinks and serve guest clean tables, First time applications

SWANN CUTS

(1) NAIL TECHNICIAN applying and removing acrylics, sanitizing and providing a broad brand of beauty services. EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO tameralemount@HOTMAIL. COM $6.25-$10.00 HOUR BELONGER ONLY APPLY CONTACT 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 14893

Starting Salary $9.00 per hour Applicant should have a Bachelor Degree in Business More than 5-years experience as Inventory Supervisor Experience in Quick Books with knowledge of inventory, purchase order and receiving DUTIES • Purchase and receive materials for each job in the system • Co-ordinate inventory distribution to different job

DOMESTIC WORKER $250 per week General cleaning, moping dusting

Removing debris from construction area, preparing the site for work, loading and delivering materials.

MASON-$300 per week

CONSTRUCTION HELPER- $300 per week

Repairs and alters buildings, lays bricks and stones, mixing and applying mortar

TILE SETTER- $300 per week

Must be able to lay tiles, cut tiles using saws and tile cutters, ensuring clean edges

CARPENTER-$300 per week

Following blue print, installing structures and fixtures

LABOURER-$300 per week

CONTACT: 331-7229

INVENTORY SUPERVISOR

CLUB 2005 SEEKING TO EMPLOYED

DSP – SOUTH DOCK ROAD

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

sites • Maintain inventory in the stock room and replenish • Receive and cost transfer between the jobs in the inventory • Record the inventory distribution by job and enter in the system • Generate cost report by job • Reconcile the inventory physical count Position is for a work permit holder.

Qualified Belongers may also apply with Labour Department.

14902

MECHANIC: $300 per week

Inspecting machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues,

14896

VACANCIES CAICOS TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING

284 Cooper Jack Road Providenciales Is seeking to employ the following position below:

MECHANIC

• Must have at least (5) years of hands of marine experience • Must be responsible for repairing and maintaining outboard motors, • Must be able to equipped with the skills of repairing all outboard and diesel engines. • Must have the technical skill to be able to inspect, adjust And evaluate most of the mechanical and electrical parts of the boat. Contact 243-6532, mobilemarinedon@gmail.com Salary: 400.00 weekly

Salary $ 6.50 hourContact 346-5411

PAULA JENNINGS WARD

Blue hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ the following position below:

LABOURER

Clean the outside of the property with sweeper, Pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, etc. Salary $6.50 per hour Tel: 941-4515

YOSHIHISA ONO-

Grace bay Providenciales Is seeking to employ the following position below:

BABYSITER

MG CONSTRUCTION

Blue hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ the following position below:

TILE LAYER

• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment. • Cut tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools Salary $300.00weekly Contact 343-1007

LABOURER

Clean the outside of the property with sweeper, Pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, etc.

Taking care of baby which includes; preparing meals and feeding, bathing and cleaning baby room. Salary $350.00 Contact 442-0102

YOSHI SUSHI BAR

#20 & 21 Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales. Is seeking to employ the following position:

COOK

• Cooking and handling of food. • Prepare and cook special meals as instructed by chef • Ensure meals are cooked thoroughly and meet expectations • Clean workstation after work is done Salary $7.00 per hour Contact: 941-3374 or yoshissushi@me.com 14892

QUALITY FOOD SERVICE

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:

78 Industrial RD, 5 Cays (Next to Smithco) Is seeking to employ a

FOOD SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE • Must have prior Food Service experience and be familiar with Food Service Products. • Must have prior computer experience and preferably be familiar with Quick Books Program. • Must have EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS, with references. • Ability to speak, read and write English, (Creole and/or Spanish is helpful as well). • Must be available to work any hours including holidays, nights and weekends. • Duties include taking customer order via telephone, email or walkins. Creating invoices accurately and efficiently assisting customers. Must work well under pressure. Salary: $7.00 per hour Contact: 649-941-7939

• 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:

JOANNA IVASIUK THE SOMERSET RESORT ON GRACE BAY JIVASIUK@THESOMERSET.COM Submissions for this job position should be received no later than February 2nd, 2019

loading and off-loading materials on small vehicles on site

CONTACT: 649-232-7229

Long bay Providenciales Is seeking to employ the following position below:

GARDENER

DRIVER; $300 per week

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board Work permit holders and new positions

ULGAR SHIRLINE ROBINSON

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.

helping the tradesperson by carrying tools from one area to the next, making sure site is clean at all times

Email: Jeff.Amon@Alliedcaribbean.com 14909

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is vacant

14864

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CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD P.O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI. Tel: (649) 941 4437 Fax: (649) 946 4670 E-mail: cse@tciway.tc

CSE LIMITED Seeks a

CIVIL ENGINEER The successful applicant must possess:

Duties will include and candidates should have experience in:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Structural & Civil design calculations and drawing work • Structural surveys • Concrete Testing Salary will be $45,000.00 per annum. The suitable candidate will be able to work under their own initiative, and be able to see through Design Projects from conceptional design to final drawing works.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 31st January 2019. Qualified Turks & Caicos Islander Preferred.

Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience

Apply in writing to Civil & Structural Engineering Ltd. Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Contact: Chris Conway on cconway@csecaribbean.com Or fax to Labour Office, Providenciales on 946-7184. 14808

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 February 2nd, 2019

14910

Guest Relations and Service Trainer

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We are looking for an experienced, friendly and reliable Guest Relations and Service Trainer to join our company. Applicant will be responsible for all aspects of Guest relations and management; overseeing and training other concierges; assisting with staff scheduling; guest facing service training for house staff to meet and or exceed the guest expectation. This person will have experience in reservations for high quality homes and provide back up and support to the reservations team. The position is an integral part of making our guests stay memorable from enquiry stage through to departure. Applicant must be friendly and knowledgeable about our organization and The Turks and Caicos Islands.

CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS LTD. Requires

TWO PILOTS

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

• Prepares for customer service inquiries by studying services and customer service processes. • Responds to customer inquiries by understanding inquiry, reviewing previous inquiries and responses. • Detailed organizational skills • Communicating with guest and others over the phone, internet and in person. Documenting inquiries and responses from guests. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. • Providing information about the facilities and the surrounding areas, such as the best possible routes from one point to another, whether by taxi, foot, private vehicle, or public transportation • Skills in problem solving in difficult circumstances and time constraints. • Skill and imagination in creating incredible itineraries and luxury highly serviced experiences for demanding guests. • Provide support to the reservations team when necessary. Concierge requirement and qualifications • Degree in Hospitality or Communication Management. • Must have participated in other certificate training programs, such as tourism marketing, travel planning, customer service, training the trainer, Service with a leading edge, Red Cross/CPR • Minimum 2 years’ experience in luxury villa concierge. • Experience in organizing events and parties. • Qualifications and expertise in training others. • Reservations experience and expertise with luxury villas to enable them to provide back up and support • Previous guest service training experience at a five-star facility, General consulting skills, Multitasking. • Must be able to work efficiently under pressure and is on call 24 hrs. Renumeration for this position is $3000.00 per month. • Interested persons are asked to email a copy of their resume to elitetci01@gmail.com and send a copy of their resume to the Labour Department.

WITH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Total time 1200 hours minimum 600 hours multi-engine 200 hours on Type C402 License: Commercial Pilot Multi-engine and Instrument ratings Radiotelephone license First Class medical certificate Should be between 25 – 45 years old Salary commensurate with experience Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

Please fax resumes to (649) 941 3864 or email to info@caicosexpressairways.com Deadline for receiving resumes and letters of interest is Wednesday, 30th January 2019. These positions are currently held by work permit holders. Applicants are encouraged to make application also with the Labour Department. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE.

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

• HND in Civil/Structural Engineering or higher • 2 years post qualification work experience • Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, Autocad

• • • • • • • • • •

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OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: January 14, 2019 START DATE: ASAP

Pastry Chef

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club Job Overview: The Pastry Cooks responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/ centerpieces and special request items. They should have a complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. Also, they should be able to maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $10.75 - $11.50 per hour DATE OPEN: January 14, 2019 START DATE: ASAP

Cook

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club Job Overview: A Line Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $12.50 - $13.25 per hour DATE OPEN: January 14, 2019 START DATE: ASAP

Housekeeper (2) PROPERTY: Point Grace

Job Overview: We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing • Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards • Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies • Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances • Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience • Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate • Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the

Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 - $7.00 per hour DATE OPEN: January 14, 2019 START DATE: ASAP

Assistant Restaurant Manager PROPERTY: Point Grace

Job Overview: Responsible for providing assistance to the Fine Dining Restaurant Manager. S/he will oversee restaurant to ensure optimum performance, exceptional guest service and maximum profitability of all functions. S/he will train and motivate staff to exceed goals based on Grace Bay Resorts Standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 6 years of related fine dining experience and/or training • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience • Thorough knowledge of fine wines, wine service procedures, liquor and cocktail service • Good English oral and written communication skills required Qualified Belongers need only apply. Salary Range: $36,000 - $42,000 per annum DATE OPEN: January 14, 2019 START DATE: ASAP

Spa Supervisor PROPERTY: Point Grace

Job Overview: The Spa Supervisor will oversee the spa attendants and therapists and will lend support when needed. The Spa Supervisor will also assist the Front of House Manager in the day to day operations of the department and oversee all spa operations in the Front of House Manager’s absence. Requirements: Follow all company policies and procedure; ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to the company standards. Handle any guest issues with professionalism and confidence; develop and maintain positive working relationships with the spa team and support the spa team to reach common goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Training all new front desk staff and spa attendants and ensuring all job requirements and standards are met as directed by the company • Effectively resolve guest complaints and communication with the management team regarding issues and resolutions • Assist management with coaching and evaluating the spa team’s performance • Assist with monthly inventory; ensuring that all supplies and retail stocks are well maintained • Must have strong retail skills • Answer questions about available service, general property information and amenities for Grace Bay Resorts • Ensure adherence to quality improvement or corrective action plans • Ensure cleanliness of all guest areas • Must be able to perform spa services and treatments • Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less or equal to 30 pounds without assistance • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by management • Must have excellent oral and communication skills This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $18,000 - $21,000 per annum

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than February 9, 2018 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: humanresources@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

JILL SWANN

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC WORKER • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be able to take care of a child • Runs errands • Must be able to cook Salary: $700 per month

CONTACT: 231-3122 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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CC THIS & THAT TYRE & VARIETY STORE LTD. INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

• Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 347-9008 OR 244-8389

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

14903

SANCHEZ WILLIAMS CAFÉ OLD AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID

• Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-2397

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14905

BREEZE CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $500.00 weekly pay

CONTACT: 345-4664

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14812

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ANTHONIE SUPRINVIL FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

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 • 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:

BABYSITTER

NATASHA CONSULTANCY

ROSAM’S CONSTRUCTION

CNL CONSTRUCTION

14910

Tile layers install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. Because tile and marble must be set on smooth, even surfaces, installers often must level the surface to be tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood. Contact: 243-2040

Kevin Construction $8.00 per hour Is seeking to employ a

Mason

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Contact: 342-8094

Cactus Café $6.50 per hour Is seeking to employ a

Kitchen Helper

Clean the kitchen, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, stock shelves, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the kitchen Contact:432-4210

ERB Construction $10.00 per hour Is seeking to employ a

Construction Labourer

JOANNA IVASIUK THE SOMERSET RESORT ON GRACE BAY JIVASIUK@THESOMERSET.COM

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and even hand tools to workers, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding. keep debris away from worksites Contact: 331-1067

CAMCO Ltd

Is seeking to employ a

Gardener $7.00 per hour

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

Submissions for this job position should be received no later than February 2nd, 2019

Room Attendant $1,300 per month

14908

GARDENER

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

Sweeping the rooms, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing. Contact: 941-8821 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 14992

14913

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $500.00 weekly pay

CONTACT: 342-2511

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

14912

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Mason ($8.00 per hour)

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters

Steelman ($8.00 per hour)

helps put together the physical infrastructure of a steel-framed building.

Carpenter ($8.00 per hour)

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

Tile Man (9.00 per hour)

CONTACT: 241-7216

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14901

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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

Submissions for this job position should be received no later than February 2nd, 2019

CONTACT: 244-4829

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14911

Tile Layer

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

Contact: 243-3460 or 245-7228

PAINTER

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

Is seeking to employ a

Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $300.00 weekly pay

GARLAND CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

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

LUCILLE TILE CONSTRUCTION $8.00 PER HOUR

• 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

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

2 CASHIER CLERKS

CONTACT: 3461344 OR 347-7659

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CASIMIR OUTLET

Submissions for this job position should be received no later than February 2nd, 2019

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January 19-25, 2019 ABSOLUT CONSTRUCTION WHEELAND Is seeking to employ

PAINTERS

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 345-7918

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14800

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ALTAGRACIA BAR & RESTAURANT LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

DIERON WILLIAMS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

COOK

DOMESTIC WORKER/CLEANER

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

CONTACT: 244-3581

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14799

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-2532

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14781

Is Currently looking to employ Two

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Must possess adequate tools to perform duties • Must be able work with little or no supervision • Must have experience using computerized diagnostic equipment • Must possess a valid TCI Driver’s License. • Must possess applicable ASE Certification or equivalent Salary range is $28.00 - $30.00 per flat rate hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please email all application to syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted for an interview. Bayview Motors Ltd. P.O Box 619, Leeward Highway, Providenciales

14794

ELITE GAMING

DOWNTOWN AND LOCATION PARLORS IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A

SLOT TECHNICIAN • Minimum 5 years’ experience in slot machine operations • Must be able to repair and maintain all types of slot machines • 6 days a week/ shift work • Days/nights, weekends and holidays • Salary: $10 per hour

MASON

Masonry work done on all jobs. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-1550

CONTACT: 649-231-4094

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14804

Email: elitetci@gmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume t the Labour Board. This position is vacant 14769

CLIMAX SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT

BAYVIEW MOTORS

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment • Test parts and systems to ensure they are working properly • Follow checklists to make sure all critical parts are examined • Perform basic auto care and maintenance services • Replace worn or malfunctioning parts • Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective

AROLD ROMELUS OF CONSTRUCTION GENERAL SERVICES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

4TakingBARMAIDS food orders, serving

customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 442-6220 Email: sealsecurity@ hotmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14803

NOTICE

THE PROVIDENCIALES AMATEUR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD FEBRUARY 6th 2019. INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD CONTACT 3329508 / 3422584 Email: tcibasketballfederation@gmail.com

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CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD P.O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI. Tel: (649) 941 4437 Fax: (649) 946 4670 E-mail: cse@tciway.tc

CSE LIMITED

Seeks a

A STRUCTURAL TECHNICIAN

GARDENER RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant must possess: • BSc in Civil/Structural Engineering • 5 years post qualification work experience • Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, Autocad Duties will include and candidates should have experience in: • Structural design calculations and drawing work • Structural surveys • Site Inspection & Report Salary will be $36,000.00 per annum. The suitable candidate will be able to work under their own initative, and be able to see through Design Projects from conceptional design to final drawing works.

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:

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 31st January 2019. Qualified Turks & Caicos Islander Preferred.

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 February 2nd, 2019

14911

44 CLASSIFIEDS DONOVAN FULFORD

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

SPOTLESS CLEANING SERVICES

ELITE GAMING

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

DOWNTOWN AND LOCATION PARLORS IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A

CONTACT: 242-0626

CONTACT: 649-244-8400

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14809

Email: elitetci@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume t the Labour Board This position is vacant 14797

TRITON LUXURY VILLA charges to the Villa Manager • Assist a private chef and serve as may be required • Great knowledge of island activities, excursions, restaurants, and place of interest to assist with guest recommendations • Be completely flexible and willing to multi-task and perform other duties as may be required • Food and beverage skills • Ability to train and supervise junior staff if required Salary – commensurate with experience but range between $1,100.00 - $1,800.00 per month. Turks & Caicos Islanders and PRC Holders with the right to work will have preference.

Interested applicants are urged to apply by contacting info@ tritonluxuryvilla.com or 441--5483, and also to the Labour Department. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathroom and to supervise other persons. Salary: $7.00 per hour. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers are invited to submit applications to the Labour Board

CONTACT: 331-0818

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RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTACT: 331-8346

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14796

• Assist a private chef and serve as may be required • Great knowledge of island activities, excursions, restaurants, and place of interest to assist with guest recommendations • Completely flexible and willing to multi-task and perform other duties as may be required • Food and beverage skills • Ability to train and supervise junior staff if required Salary – commensurate with experience but starting range at $2,000.00 per month. Turks & Caicos Islanders and PRC Holders with the right to work will have preference.

14792

HERITAGE INSURANCE COMPANY

for a Private Chef Company

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities • Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards • Estimate food requirements and food/ labor costs • Supervise kitchen staff’s activities • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs • Recruit and manage kitchen staff • Rectify arising problems or complaints • Perform administrative duties • Comply with nutrition and sanitation

GRATEFULLEPERMINISTRYINTERNATIONAL@HOTMAIL. COM 14806

PAINTER

Painting drywall, painting sheetrock. Salary: $10 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

14789

Executive Chef JOB BRIEF

1. FRENCH TEACHER, 2. MASONRY TEACHER 3. CARPENTRY TEACHER 4. MUSIC TEACHER 5. ART TEACHER 6. EVANGELIST & ALSO TWO SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHERS interested person please email:

Interested applicants are urged to apply by contacting Sharick Forbes, sharick@ twsvillas.com or 242-4271, and also to the Labour Department.

(CARIBBEAN) LTD Is looking for a

is looking to Employ an

We are looking for a creative and proficient in all aspects of food preparation, Executive chef. You will be “the chief” and maintain complete control of the Private Chef Services and Catering.

is seeking volunteers to dedicate their time

The successful candidate should possess the following: • Self-motivated, highly detail-oriented individual • Prepared to work long, inflexible hours including weekends and holidays • Experience with high-end, demanding clients • Possess an excellent awareness of housekeeping standards • Background in hospitality essential • Clean driver’s license to run errands regularly • Willing to live in various villas when guests are in residence and be on call 24/7 • Have an excellent command of English • Computer literate in order to present incidental guest charges to the Villa Manager

CRAVE TCI

• Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities • Modifying menus or create new ones that meet quality standards • Estimating food requirements and food/ labor costs

NTAB

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

BUTLER

BUTLER The successful candidate should possess the following: • Self-motivated, highly detail-oriented individual • Prepared to work long, inflexible hours including weekends and holidays • Minimum of 4 years’ experience with high-end villa industry • Possess an excellent awareness of housekeeping standards • Clean driver’s license • Willing to live in various villas when guests are in residence and be on call 24/7 • Have an excellent command of English • Computer literate in order to present incidental guest

DOMESTIC WORKER/ SUPERVISOR

GRATEFUL LEPER MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TCI LTD is looking for a

Long Bay Beach requires a

INCLUDE:

January 19-25, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

regulations and safety standards • Keep time and payroll records • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience as an Executive Chef for a Minimum of 5 years • Excellent record of kitchen management • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently • Capable of delegating multiple tasks • Communication and leadership skills • Keep up with cooking trends and best practices • Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) • BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate • All Applicants must possess a Valid Driver’s License • Must be computer literate • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Work with no supervision This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. Salary 7,000.00 Monthly.

Candidates can forward a detailed resume to

info@cravetci.com or call 649-241-3057

GENERAL MANAGER Join the Heritage Team! We are looking for an experienced Senior General Manager to hire and train new staff, to assist with our Providenciales branch office. Heritage offers a variety of opportunities for growth and success and is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate should have: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

20+ years’ experience required in the P&C insurance; Litigation management experience; Reinsurance experience; Risk Management experience; Multiple branch operations experience; Staff evaluating experience; Accounts reconciliation experience; Knowledge of insurance coverage for all types of risks; Ability to travel and work in the US Virgin Islands; Must be a licensed P&C Adjuster; Must be a licensed agent; Insurance specialist designation required; Knowledge of Police Processing Systems (PSS); Knowledgeable in legal claims handling.

YOU WILL

• • • •

Interview, hire, and train new staff members; Oversee underwriting and policy sales and service; Be required to work approximately one week a month or less in TCI; Be required to travel overseas.

Preferred applications: Belongers only Salary range: related to time spent and not more than US$2,000.00 per month for TCI work.

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Paula Querrard of Heritage at pquerrard@hiccl.com as well as the Labour Department Deadline for applications is 21st January 2019 This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LTD.

Mr. GROUPER’S RESTAURANT

Abacus house, Tropicana plaza, Leeward highway Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

CHEF (To prepare food, train & supervised Cooks)

ONE (1): BOOKKEEPING CLERK Salary range: $25,000 to $30,000 per annum

SKILLS REQUIRED: Diploma in Accounting and Bookkeeping Experience of Office Management DUTIES: • Preparation and maintenance of primary accounting records and key reconciliations • Preparation of payroll records and related

national insurance and national health insurance submissions • Preparation of bank deposits and bank payments • Development and maintenance of orderly financial filing systems • Compilation and provision of financial reporting

New position, contact information is Telephone: 649-946-4890, Applications can be delivered at office, Office address is: PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd. Abacus House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. .

Salary: $ 7.50 per hour Employer’s: Lower Bight Road, Providenciales Tel: 331-5699 Vacant Position

REFERENCE PLUS CAR RENTAL AUTO SALES

CLEANER (To clean the office 6 days a week) 6.25per hour Five Cays, 343-9184 Vacant Position

GRANT’S PETROLEUM LTD

CACTUS CAFÉ

Bilingual is an asset Salary: $6.50 per hour Downtown, 241-4161 Vacant Position

Salary: $ 8 per hour Employer’s: Sam’s Building, Downtown, Providenciales Tel: 432-4271 Vacant Position Belongers are encouraged to apply

GAS ATTENDANT (Assistant Customers with Gas Sales)

CHEF (Food Preparation, ensure smooth operation of the kitchen)

14815

14795

THE PINNACLE GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR • Wood work, Electrical, Plumbing and dry wall installation. • Must have certification in corresponding position. Salary: $7.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 941-7366

Email: managerpinnacle@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14793

MBA CONSTRUCTION GLASS SHACK ,Providenciales Phone: 241-6380

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. Salary: $8.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

• form work, build scaffolds, • install doors, windows etc.

G.B. REALTY LTD

Regent Village Unit #G202 ,Providenciales Phone:231-0338

HOUSEKEEPER -Salary $6.25 per hour GENERAL CLEANING ETC

CONTACT: 333-0606

Positions is for work permit holders. Qualified Belongers may also apply with Labour Department

14767

CAICEDO PUB HOUSE KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Helps the chef with the preparation of food. Keeps the kitchen clean and organized at all times Salary: $8.00 per hour

FLAMINGO PHARMACY GRACEWAY, LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES

LICENSED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

CONTACT: 232-7256

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 14822

- Must have pharmacy technician qualification from recognised college including at least 1 year of classroom based learning. - At least 4 years post qualification experience. - Will be required to pass a pharmacy technician exam paper as part of interview process. - Duties will include accurate dispensing, use of dispensary software, maintenance of pharmacy stock, NHIP billing and OTC advice. - Recent experience with extemporaneous preparations of liquids and creams desired. - Willing to work long shifts, weekends and holidays. - $12-15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Please send cover letter, resume and copies of qualifications to jobs@ flamingopharmacy.com. Incomplete applications may not receive a response. Closing date January 30th 2019 Interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

14820

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

ENRIQUE DICKENSON SALT CAY Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

CARPENTER -Salary $10-12 per hour

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

ENGINETECH AUTO MARINE

ADVERTISE

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33

PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

DOMESTIC WORKER

General duties such as cleaning, cooking etc. Any related chores as may be necessary. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7364

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

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

BETTY LIGHTBOURNE

5 STAR FASHION SALON

14765

Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER/ DOMESTIC WORKER • Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-8090

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

14734

BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed. Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 246-1072

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

14819

14818

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

TCI BARBER SHOP

COYABA RESTAURANT

BARBER $9.00 PER HOUR

Acting on behalf of their clients who is seeking to employ the following.

WAITER $7.50 PER HOUR

• Greet and escort customers to their tables • Present menu and provide detailed information, ingredients or potential food allergies. • Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses Maître D $600 per week • Responsible for meeting and greeting guests, Handling reservation questions and complaints. Assured that the table setting and general condition of the restaurant is up to standards. • Scheduling, organizing and training of wait staff to ensure effortless and seamless service each night. • Qualified Belongers only Salary: $6.50 per hour Contact: 231-2380 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Belongers are also encouraged to This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

14798

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

DOMESTIC WORKER $7.00 PER HOUR

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

CONTACT: 332-0771

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14821

46 CLASSIFIEDS T&W AUTO

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ

2 LABOURERS Body work mechanic Salary: $312 per week Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 3468051 OR 242-7796

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14785

January 19-25, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

THE ATRIUM RESORT

TRIPLE A HEAVY EQUIPMENT

WARD CONSTRUCTION

WENDELINE FERVIL

YVON PETIT

CLEANER

1 Backhoe Operator $8.50 per hour

PAINTER

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

LEEWARD is seeking to employ a:

Clean rooms, sweep and mop floors, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, balconies, empty trash, clean common areas, including elevators, corridors, glass panels and railings, staircases, and all other common areas. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be able to work 6 days per week.

CONTACT: 333-0119 Email: theatriumresort@ hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This ad is for a work permit holder.

14736

Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Drives and manipulates the bucket of a backhoe to dig and move dirt, sand, gravel or a combination of these materials

2 Mechanics $8.50 per hour

1 Labourer $6.50 per hour

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

4 Truck Drivers $8.50 per hour

Transport materials and goods among manufacturing, distribution and retail centers. Some also perform sales and customer service as part of the job. Must be able to reverse with a trailer

Contact: 332-0026

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders. 14739

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

HEAD BREWER • Day to day running of brewing and bottling and canning operation. • Winemaking and alcoholic malt beverages • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selection handling and assessment of raw materials and grains. • Controlling quality of product and keeping the facility and equipment clean and operation. • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. • Purchasing of raw materials.

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills • Sound Technical knowledge of brewing, winemaking and distilling. • Understanding of microbiology and aseptic lab technique • Ability to maintain organized records of brew and quality control data. • Efficient computer skills. Salary $50,000 per year or commensurate with experience.

Work permit renewal

Please email resume to dave@turksheadbeer.com Provo Beverages Industrail Park, Providenciales, TCI

14737

PUBLIC NOTICE T.C.GAS LTD. ANNOUNCE THAT EFFECTIVE TUESDAY JANUARY 8TH, 2019 MR. LAVARDO “SCOOTIE” GARLAND IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED WITH THIS COMPANY. FOR ALL GAS QUERIES KINDLY CONTACT: 339-3584/339-3585/941-3585

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6601

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14761

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 242-6780

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

14752

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-8978 OR Email: Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder This position is currently held by a work permit holder

14744

CRAVE TCI IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO EMPLOY A

Procurement Clerk JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Interview potential suppliers prior to contract negotiations, including visiting plants and distribution centers and discussing materials, products and quality standards with vendors • Evaluate current and new suppliers to determine optimal setup for supply contracts, taking into account costs, delivery times, product quality and available inventory • Analyze supply contracts, financial reports and other data using accepted optimization models to determine which vendors best meet company needs and project requirements • Participate in negotiations with vendors, including researching prices, products and other data beforehand and coordinating with suppliers to create optimal purchasing contracts • Maintain current knowledge of existing vendors, industry trends and relevant pricing by attending trade shows and conferences and reading professional publications • Oversee fulfillment of supply contracts by verifying quantity and quality of incoming shipments, checking invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with contractual regulations and working with vendors as necessary to resolve any discrepancies • Create and maintain computerized database of supply purchase orders, paid invoices, goods delivered, product and raw material quality, current inventory and future order scheduling All application must possess a valid driver’s license Must be computer literate Must be willing to work weekends and holidays Will to work with little or no supervision Belongers Need only Apply Salary $2000.00 Candidates can forward a detailed resume to info@cravetci.com or call 649-2413057

14802

BCQS LIMITED Seeks

A CHARTERED QUANTITY SURVEYOR The successful applicant must possess

- BSc in Quantity Surveying or RICS-recognised qualification. - Ten years post qualification work experience. - Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & Vector BQ system

Duties will include and candidates should have experience in: - Pre and post contract Quantity Surveying duties - Market appraisals - Feasibility studies An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance Related commission is offered for this position. The suitable candidate should be able to work under his own initiative and be able to see through projects from concept to completion. This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 31st January 2019. Qualified Turks & Caicos Islander Preferred.

14768

Apply in writing to BCQS Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or fax to 946-7184 or email to staylor@bcqs.com

14817

January 19-25, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS DEON WILSON

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of their client Kevin Myers. Who is seeking to employ

LABOURER

MARBLE AND GRANITE CLEANER/ RESTORER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

Grind, sand, clean, or polish tiles and counter tops, parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools. Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 241-5922

CONTACT: 243-8307

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14787

14696

MISICK'S GAS STATION

NEW HOPE WESLEYAN CHURCH

is seeking to fill the following positions:

LOCATION: Millennium Highway

PASTOR

(1) GAS ATTENDANT

Preparing weekly sermons Preaching and conducting worship services. Responsibility to interpret biblical scripture for the congregation Provide care and counseling to church members and assist them in crisis situations Officiate at special services, such as baptisms, weddings and funerals Collaborate with choir leaders to integrate music into church service Assisting in church financial matters Holding regular staff meetings to coordinate ministries Ensuring church facilities are functioning Attending social events at the church and completing administrative duties SALARY: 1500.00 per month Telephone: 347-5385 TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder

Working hours are from Monday- Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Wages are based on the minimum wage and paid on a weekly basis. Applicant's are to provide their resume and any accompanying documentation to the following:

MISICK'S GAS STATION CHURCH FOLLY GRAND TURK (649)331-0610 14783

DIVINE ROOTS

I.B.O. PLAZA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY

HAIRDRESSER To work 6 days a week Basic salary $6.50/hr.

PLEASE CALL: 241-4248

This ad is for work permit renewal, however, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders 14793

JAMES TRANSLATION THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5942

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

DESIGN STUDIO

Design Studio is seeking a suitable qualified applicant to fill the following position:

INSTALLER PERMANENT, FULL TIME

POSITION SUMMARY:

Is seeking to employ a Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 246-0914

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14697

DWIGHT SWANN FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER/ BABYSITTER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing young baby administering medicine, doing slight housework. Salary: $7.00 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 2412128 OR 244-2121

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14594

ERIC SMITH GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 231-0167

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14676

DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD. Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, Is seeking an experienced and proven leader.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following positions:

CARPENTER

Duties of this position include: Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches and to fully grasp requirements. Accuracy taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed for a project, Skilled in use of all tools necessary to cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements, Able to build window frames, doors, staircases, brattices, and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items, Able to install items such as hardwood floors, siding, cabinets, drywall, and insulation a plus, Skills needed to lay out flooring, roofing, and drywall, ensuring they are level, plumb, and installed with as little waste possible, Inspect products and conduct repairs or maintenance as needed, Ability to assemble/ build scaffolding and other needed construction structures.

PLUMBER

Duties of this position include: Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. Assembles fittings and valves for installation .Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building. Uses saws and pipe cutters as necessary. Installs heating and air-conditioning systems, including water heaters. Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing. Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems. Analyses problem and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair. Chooses plumbing materials based on budget, location, and intended uses of building. Follows health and safety standards and complies with building codes. Writes report documenting the problem and summary of actions taken. Performs inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts. Prepares bids and schedules and oversees other workers, such as apprentices and helpers

PURCHASING AGENT

Self-motivated full-time installer required for high-end Interior Design firm.

MAIN DUTIES AND SKILLS

• • • • • •

KEW TOWN

LABOURER

JOB OPPORTUNITY

• • • •

DOUGLAS COX

CLASSIFIEDS 47

Hanging complicated window treatments both manual and electronic Accuracy with measuring Demonstrate manual dexterity and lift or carry heavy loads from containers Able to read and understand installation manuals and be able to carry out the assembly of all types of furniture pieces Must be fluent in English Applicant must have a valid TCI Driver’s License and hold a good driving record. Applicant must have their own vehicle. Must be a team player while still being able to command respect from his coworkers. Candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends. Must have own tools

Qualified candidates should email their CV to faye@designstudio.tc or hand deliver to unit B105 Regent Village 941-4848 Salary: $8.50 per hour. This is a new position The closing date for application is January 18 2019 All applicants should also send a copy of their application to the department of labor and employment services. Please note only people short-listed for interview will be contacted.

14698

Duties of this position include: Request and review trade bids and estimates; Negotiate and award contracts for construction; Possess energy and enthusiasm for learning the building process, and spending time outside on construction sites, Desire to crosstrain across multiple departments ( development, operations); Communicate effectively with company construction personnel (Superintendents), professionals (architects), and coworkers; Support construction personnel and subcontractors with research on product substitutions, accounting and new vendors; Ability to interpret and understand building plans and product information; Multitask in dynamic, fun, never-the-same fast paced environment; Innovative thinkers not afraid to recognize and offer process improvement ideas. Requirements include: at least 5 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment track record with demonstrated. Salary: 1000 to 1500$. May be required to work on weekends and holidays Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc.

The Manager DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd. Grace Bay, Salt Mills Plaza Unit 22A Email: llopez@hotelcointernational.com

14781

48 CLASSIFIEDS MOOKIE POOKIE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

MARIE’S VARIETY SOFT DRINKS AND SNACKS

MARGUERITE ALTIDOR TAILOR SHOP

STORE CLERK

SEAMSTRESS

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CHEF

CONTACT: 332-1790

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

14747

January 19-25, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

General duties such as providing assistance to customers, maintaining a clean store, operating cash register, ensuring that cash flow balance at end of day. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-2888

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14732

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

General duties such as making and mending clothing alterations, sew items, mend zippers, apply buttons, any related chores as may be necessary. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6432

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14733

NEEDED URGENTLY FOR FLOWER GIRL RECEPTIONIST NEYOU’S COMPANY BLUE HILLS

Someone to clean and strip flowers. Must know the kinds of flowers to prepare them for the cooler.

CONTACT: 231-3788 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 14729

Taking orders, ordering for the business and making sure the business is kept in good order. Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 247-1126

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14735

SNAKE HILL, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MASON

Put up blocks, windows, doors, plaster walls and pours concrete. Salary: $400 per week. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 342-6901

To Apply: Please send your CV to HHERTLER@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG – TC Islanders encouraged to apply

Helps the chef with the preparation of food. Keeps the kitchen clean and organized at all times. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-4099

PABLO BARBER SHOP

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

14759

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4838 Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14776

• Assisting with brewing and bottling and canning operations • Keeping the facility and equipment clean and operational. • Loading Delivery drivers trucks, • Unloading containers and stocking warehouse with inventory • Cleaning the yard, cleaning machines. • Assist in delivering goods to customers.

JOB SUMMARIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

KITCHEN HELPER

OBED NATHANIEL GARDINER

to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour this position is for work permit renewal email: dave@turksheadbeer.com / 9413637

Lecturer– PhD required (salary based on experience); Waterfront Interns – coordinates all SCUBA activities, BS degree (unpaid internship); Site Manager – experience overseeing all aspects of operations at a marine field station supporting academic program (salary based on experience, start $18K annually) All positions required to live on-site, 6 days work week, minimum Open Water Scuba Diver unless otherwise stated, prior experience living/working at a field station and boat handling is preferred.

M&M SALON TIPS AND BEAUTY SUPPLIES AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

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

LABOURER

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LECTURERS, WATERFRONT INTERNS, AND SITE MANGER

TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14770

is looking for

Several NEW Openings:

MANGO REEF

HAIRDRESSER

PROVO BEVERAGES

THE SCHOOL FOR FIELD STUDIES, SOUTH CAICOS

Start Date: Immediately

MARCILINE JOSEPH

14757

SEACOR ISLAND LINE

3 BARBERS

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 242-5713

Must be willing to work 5 days per week.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 14750

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 14764

R&R MOTOR SALES AND RENTALS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Washing the vehicles and keeping the property clean at all times. Salary: $6.25 per week. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-8434

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

ROBERTS AGENCY

R.L CONSTRUCTION

AIRPORT ROAD Acting on behalf of our clients who is seeking to employ the following

GRANTS PETROLEUM

Pump Attendant $6.50 per hour Check air pressure in vehicle tires; and levels of fuel, pumping gas, add air, oil, water, or other fluids, as required. Clean parking areas, offices, restrooms, and equipment, and remove trash.

SUNSHINE NURSEY

Gardeners/ Labourers $6.50 per hour

Trimming and cutting of trees and plants using cutting equipment, working with the irrigation system

14740

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 333-1236

CONTACT: 241-2043

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 14773

SABRINA ISAAC

ROSTAND MALCOLM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are held by work permit holders. 14772

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 941-5411

CONTACT: 241-7279

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Two positions are First Time work permit holders One position is currently held by a work permit holder 14763

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $6.75 per hour

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

DOMESTIC WORKER NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER

Salary: $7.00 per hour Work Week: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm

TELEPHONE # 649-232-1492

Location: 33 Horizon Close, Blue Mountain, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands. This is for a first time work permit.

14695

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

CONTACT: 245-3172

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

14780

January 19-25, 2019

CLASSIFIEDS 49

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

WANTED

FORMALLY TRAINED AUTO MECHANIC

We are looking for a self-motivated individual formally trained with the experience and skills to maintain our fleet on a hands-on basis in our small workshop including maintenance of some construction plant and equipment. Land Rover experience preferable. Please apply in writing to;

THE OFFICE MANAGER, PROJETECH LTD., PROJECT HOUSE 930, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES. INFO@PROJETECH.TC TEL: 941 3508.

14774

MJ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES C/o Paijor Employment Services

InterHealth Canada Construction and Services has the following vacancies within the Facilities Management Department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centres, Providenciales.

RECEPTIONIST - PROVIDENCIALES KITCHEN PORTER - PROVIDENCIALES DOMESTIC ASSISTANT - PROVIDENCIALES Applicants must have relevent experience in the field they have applied for. Must be able to work 40 hours per week (5 shifts allocated over 7 days and include weekend working and bank holidays). Excellent customer service, English language skills and literacy are required for all posts.

3B Courtyard Plaza (an employment agency) Requires a

CLEANER

Belongers only need to apply

To clean up the insides of its buildings after construction. The successful applicant will be the one with a proven record of tidiness, and ability to prepare the property for occupation by the owners. Wages would be $6.50/hour and work hours would be 7AM to 3PM, 6 days per week.

Interested candidates please forward your resume to:

Dpinnock@interhealthcanada.tc

Applicants should contact Mr. Antoine Jean at 341 3398, or email applications to paijoremployment@gmail.com

Turks and Caicos Islanders should also submit a copy of their application to the Department of Employment Services, Sammy Been’s Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales.

14753

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

ISLAND PHARMACY

Building A Windward Rd, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

PHARMACIST DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Serves patients with kind and caring disposition • Prepares medications • Counsels and monitors patient’s drugs therapies • Gives pharmacological advice and information to multidisciplinary health care team • Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders • Detects and resoles therapeutic incompatibilities • Provides pharmacological advice and information via phone and in person to patients and health care professionals.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRECIOUS TREASURES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Invites applications from suitably qualitied persons to fill the following positions for the 2019/2020 academic year

TRAINED TEACHER (Secondary Level):

• Minimum first degree in any of the following subject areas: Mathematics, English Language/Literature, Art & Design Technology, Science, Financial Literacy, Spanish, PE, Geography/History/Social Studies, IT, music • Teacher training (at the appropriate level) • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. • At least 5 years of experience in a similar position • Proficient in the use of technology including: iPads, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom • Salary $36,000- $48,000 per annum All teachers must have an in-depth knowledge of 21st century teaching methodologies and be willing to work on weekends and some public holidays.

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• Minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree • Teacher training (at the appropriate level) • At least 5 years of experience in a similar

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS; • Must have certification from accredited university/institution and valid professional license through and acceptable regulations authority • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a retain Pharmacy environment • Skilled at interacting with customers of all socioeconomic backgrounds • Ability to operate point-of-sale and Kroll software programs • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Competent and reliable professional, committed and experience Salary: $50 K-55 K per annum depending on experience

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position • Experience working within an international setting • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress • Proficient in the use of technology including: iPads, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom • Salary $24,000- $36,000 per annum All teachers must have an in-depth knowledge of 21st century teaching methodologies and be willing to work on weekends and some public holidays.

CLEANERS/DOMESTIC WORKERS:

• Willing to work flexible hours and on weekends • At least 2 years of experience in a similar position • Salary $6.50/hr.

COOK:

• Experience preparing large number of meals within a timely manner • Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license • Salary $6.50/hr.

Submit applications to the HR Department no later than January 31, 2019

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Mourinho says he is ‘too young to retire’ & ‘belongs at top level’ JOSE Mourinho says he is “too young” to consider retirement as he spoke for the first time since he was sacked by Manchester United. Mourinho, who was appearing as a pundit for Qatar-based broadcaster beIN Sports on its coverage of the Asian Cup, says he still belongs at the top level. The 55-year-old had not spoken to the media since his dismissal in December. “I want to coach. I belong to top-level football and [that] is where I am going to be,” Mourinho said. “I am too young, I am in football for a long, long time but I will be 56 in a couple of weeks and am really too young.” The Portuguese manager was sacked by United on 18 December following a defeat to leaders Liverpool that left them closer in terms of points to the relegation zone than to the top of the table. Since former Red Devils striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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CONSTRUCTION LABOURER Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and even hand tools to workers, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding. keep debris away from worksites. Salary: $11 per hour. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

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Jose Mourinho, who was appearing as a pundit for Qatar-based broadcaster beIN Sports on its coverage of the Asian Cup, says he still belongs at the top level.

took charge, United have won a six successive games and are six points off the top four. It is understood a nondisclosure agreement signed as part of his pay-off at United means Mourinho is not allowed to talk directly about his departure. However, he did say

that clubs need to provide managers and coaches with support to deal with “modern players”. During his time at Manchester United he clashed with several players including the club’s record signing France midfielder Paul Pogba. “Everything good I did with

players is not news anymore,” he said. “News is when you have problems. In modern football there is a problem between the coach and the player. “We are not in a time anymore where the coach, by himself, is powerful enough to cope and to have a relationship of education and sometimes confrontation with players who are not the best professionals.” Mourinho says modern football clubs need structuring so that there is not a direct relationship “between the player and the coach” which he says leads to “hard decisions”. “The club must have an owner, a chief executive, a sports director and then a manager. This is a structure that can cope with all the problems that modernity is bringing to all of us.

Williams beats Eugenie Bouchard in second round SERENA Williams swatted aside Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard in straight sets to continue her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The American 16th seed made a rapid start on her way to a 6-2 6-2 victory over the 2014 Wimbledon finalist. Not everything went the 37-year-old’s way, but she demonstrated why she is considered the tournament favourite. Ukraine’s Dayana FRANKLYN SEYMOUR GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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Serena Williams won the most recent of her 23 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open in 2017.

Yastremska, ranked 57th, awaits her in the third round. Williams, 37, started her pursuit for a record-extending eighth Australian Open title

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Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

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- and equalling Margaret Court’s all-time Grand Slam tally - with a 49-minute stroll against fellow mother Tatjana Maria on Monday.

Australia captain Aaron Finch and India counterpart Virat Kohli with the World Cup trophy.

Cricket World Cup 2019 tickets being resold for more than £12,000 WORLD Cup organisers are prepared to take legal action against secondary ticketing sites, with some tickets being priced at over £12,000. Tickets for the England v Australia game at Lord’s are being sold on Viagogo for 104 times their face value. “We are working closely with lawyers to identify secondary ticket sites which infringe our terms and conditions,” said a World Cup spokesperson. “We are taking appropriate enforcement action against them as required.” The World Cup takes place in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July. It is not illegal in the UK to resell tickets to international cricket matches, although the Cricket World Cup’s own ticketing website states that no ticket should be offered for public sale. A Viagogo statement read: “Viagogo does not set ticket prices, sellers set their own prices, which may be above or below the original face value. Where demand is high and tickets are limited, prices increase.” Tickets for all World Cup matches are banded into four categories - bronze, silver, gold and platinum.

For the sold-out EnglandAustralia match on 25 June, a vendor on Viagogo is marketing two silver tickets, with a face value of £115, for £12,029 each. There are a number of other matches involving England and also India where prices of £12,029 per ticket are being asked on Viagogo. The Viagogo statement continued: “Viagogo is a marketplace and doesn’t buy or sell tickets. Viagogo provides a platform for third party sellers to sell tickets to event goers. “Event organisers sometimes make claims that they will deny entry to people who have purchased resold tickets. These types of entry restrictions are highly unfair and in our view, unenforceable and illegal.” Separately, it has been alleged that Viagogo has previously approached supporters’ group the Barmy Army with a request to sell some of its allocation for England matches outside of the World Cup, a claim Viagogo has not denied. When asked about the claim the company replied: “All tickets on Viagogo are valid and it is perfectly legal to resell a ticket or give it to someone else if you want to.”

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SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW

TCI’s winger Wesley Chery (tackling) made the 2018 RAN Sevens Dream team.

The winners with their trophies at the first Turks and Caicos Islands Youth Cycling Championships in late September.

SEPTEMBER September started with the news of Jameel Damon signing with Southeast Community College in Nebraska. The 6’ 7’’ forward played his local ball with the HAB Sonics and had led his club to an overall victory at the 2018 Mallory McComish 20-andunder tournament. Also winging out in September were North Caicos brothers Chadwin and Dashawn Gray. Chadwin (15), who represented the TCI in the 100M and the 4X100M relays at the 2018 CARIFTA Games and 13-year-old Dashawn left for the Calabar High School in Jamaica. In rugby, Keith Burant was elected for the eleventh consecutive time as president of the Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union. At the AGM in the first half of September at the Meridian Clubhouse in Providenciales, Simon Taylor assumed the new director of rugby role, while Callis Jones took over the position of club captain. On the field, the TCIRFU settled for fifth place in the Rugby Americas North RTEK Sevens tournament in Barbados after defeating the BVI and Curacao. Victory came against BVI (24-21) after tries from Kadis Simmons, Davidson Martin, Wesley Chery and Staney Haven. Hendriks Joseph chipped in with two conversions; while we whipped Curacao 29-0. Haven scored twice, while there were one each for Chery, David Been and Simmons. Joseph and McKenzie added conversions. For his dominance in the

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Long-serving rugby head Keith Burant was re-elected to the position in September.

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Marco Fenelus retained his top goal-scoring award in the Taiwan League last October.

The GUF Warriors defeated Jericho 3-0 in the final.

tournament, Chery was named on the 2018 RAN Sevens Dream team, which placed him as one of the best players at the event. In cycling, Sean Walters defeated Ethan Gardiner in the first Turks and Caicos Islands Youth Cycling Championships, which was held in Providenciales. Gardiner, who had a string of wins prior, was favourite for the title, but it was not to be as Walters was the first to cross the line in the 12.5-mile event.

OCTOBER In October, the older cyclists battled in the four-stage event— the Tour of Turks and Caicos Championships and Sean Rodgers, who had won two stages, achieved the overall award for category one riders for the year. President of the federation Shanwell Gardiner and Tyrone Bishop were tied for second with Fred Registre in fourth. In category two, Gabriella Hegedus, the only registered female cyclist, tallied the most points for an overall win, with Matthew Williams and David Hernandez placing second and third respectively. Although Hegedus finished on top, it was Earldarrel Basden who dominated category two in the final event by winning all four stages of the Tour of the TCI.

Meanwhile, one of the most improved sprinters of 2018, Devante Gardiner was duly rewarded last year when he copped the National Youth Achievers award. The US university student, who had teamed up with Emmanuel Agenor, Ifeanyi Otuonye and Colby Jennings to break a sixyear-old national 400M record at the Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Senior Athletics Championships earlier in the year, had said he was humbled by the award and that it has served as an eye open to “keep striving for greatness”. In October, the Global United Fellowship (GUF) Warriors whipped the Jericho Baptist Church in the best-in-five final of the Church Co-Ed Softball League to retain their title. GUF were unstoppable in the final after winning three consecutive games at the Downtown Ball Park. Meanwhile in football, national player, Marco Fenelus scored a whopping 27 goals to swoop up the top individual prize in the Taiwan Football Premier League for the second consecutive time last October. The forward also led his club team, the Tatung Football Club to the league title. In sailing 12-year-old, Grace Reaston-Brown finished as first female for the championship fleet at the Cayman Optimist National Championships. The TCI national sailor battled against competitors from the Cayman Islands, the UK, the Bahamas, Antigua and the British Virgin Islands.

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Steve Maclaren (left) collects his Coach of the Season award from PPL president Steve Kendrew (right), while long-time groundsman Fritz Elvariste looks on at the annual PPL award ceremony in December.

The first TCI representatives at the World Swimming Championships.

Delano Williams was hoping to get some support from the TCI late last year.

The SWA Rakers won four of their six games to the Masters League title.

NOVEMBER TCI was given the heartbreaking news last November that British Athletics had cut its first Olympian and local athletic hero, Delano Williams’s funding due to his desire to pursuit the 200M. Williams, who switched allegiances to Great Britain in 2013, was successful in the sprints during his youth career and was aiming to return to his past glory. The Grand Turk born was hoping that TCI, through the government or corporate entities, could have assist him in paying his expenses in Jamaica where he currently trains. The best news for November or arguably the entire year came in football, when it was announced that TCI, ranked 211 defeated a former Gold Cup second place finisher in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 175. The game ended 3-2. Another positive for November was the news that ace sprinter, Yanique Haye-Smith was given the green light by the International athletics body, the IAAF to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Yunelsis Rodriguez-Baez who was appointed TCIFA’s women’s football director last month is expected to enhance female football.

Yanique Haye-Smith was given the green light to compete for the TCI last November.

The Marjorie Basden Knights took the Inter-High School Basketball trophy back to South Caicos last month.

In golf, the International golfers conquer North America 20-16 in the Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty Provo Ryder Cup. The two-day competition at the Provo Golf Club saw the International team winning their 18th title in the 26-year competition.

DECEMBER In December experienced former Cuban player Yunelsis Rodriguez-Baez was appointed as Women’s football director. Yunelsis, who has coached both the men’s and women’s football and futsal teams in her home province of Havana, brings a wealth of football knowledge, which includes 16 years of coaching experience from her home country. Staying in football, Jaguars’ central defender Ledson Jerome was named Player of the Season at the Provo Premier League (PPL) award ceremony in December. Jeanlis Job won the Golden Boot award after netting 19 goals, attacking midfielder Junior Paul received the Young Player of the Year award, while

Academy Eagles’ coach Steve Maclaren was voted as the Coach of the Season. Meanwhile on the field, the SWA Rakers won the CSC Insurance Brokers sponsored 2018 Masters League title. The Rakers finished with four wins, one defeat and one draw for 13 points, while Teachers FC finished in second place on 10 points after three wins and a draw to go with two defeats. In basketball, the Marjorie Basden Knights won their 12th Inter-High School Basketball Championship title after making their 19th final experience in 24 competitions. Head coach of the side Camiko Lewis said that the players were determined and trained relentlessly for the national event, which has become highly anticipated on the sports calendar. In the championship clash, the Knights defeated Maranatha High 77-65 after an MVP performance from Katrell Pierre, who scored 25 points, grabbed five rebounds while making a block and a steal. In swimming, Alex Maclaren, Luke Haywood, Arleigha Hall and Jack Parlee became the first swimmers to represent the TCI at the FINA World Swimming Championships. The quartet held their own against some of the best swimmers in the world, while competing in Hangzhou, China.

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Islanders suffer first defeat, Flyers still unbeaten in PHL THE Grace Bay Car Rentals Islanders suffered their first loss on Saturday last when the Provo Hockey League re-started at the Graceway Sports Centre after the Christmas break. The Novice Division team had won five consecutive games last year before losing to the Temple Financial Canucks 8-4. The Villa del Mar Flyers remain the only unbeaten team in the league after opening with an 8-2 win against the Projetech Pirates in the Midget Division. In the opening clash, Aiden Bromley and Fox Nazareth led the Canucks to a 4-0 lead, before the Islanders’ Liam Redstone scored the first of his four goals in the opening period, but he had little support. Nazareth also tallied four successful strikes after scoring

a pair in the second period. As Bromley, Adrien Penn finished with two goals. The Design Studio Jets are still searching for their first win. In their opening clash for 2019, they went down to the Twa Marcelin Wolf Lighting 1-5. Zachary Wells, who scored twice in the first period, led the Wolf Lightning’s attack with three goals, while Helena Crawley finished with a pair. The Kvanar Oilers are also winless—as the Jets, they also have six defeats. In their latest clash, the WB Financial Penguins (5-1) defeated them. Tom Phillips led the winners with three goals. In the other Bantam Division clash, the Turkberry Hurricanes got past the CBMS Cougars 4-2. Aiden Norman Doherty Trinidad scored twice for the winners, while Dylan

King and Andrew Beavis (also an assist) added the other goals. Wyatt Pollon scored twice for the Cougars. In the Midget division, the Flyers whipped the Projetech Pirates 8-2 after Carson Greatrex exploded for three second-period goals to go with an assist. The Pirates had taken the lead after a Jack Blain goal, before the Flyers scored twice (Samuel French and Jake Whent). Kate Blain had answered in the 13th minute of play to tie the game. From the start of the second period, it was all Flyers and they proved why they are still unbeaten in the league. Angelo Joseph scored twice for the winner, after he had assisted Oliver French. In the other Midget clash, the Saunders Greyhounds edged past the Gansevoort Gators 5-4. Tristan Grandsire led the winners with two goals and three assists,

Carson Greatrex scored three goals to keep the Flyers unbeaten.

while Maddox Zaidan Jones finished with two goals for the Gators. The teams were tied 4-4 after one,

before a Harry Schofield goal via a Grandsire assist broke the deadlock.

Canadian rugby interns ready to hit the ground running in the TCI BREANNE Whyte and Taylor Jones have travelled many miles from their home country of Canada to

serve as interns for the Turks and Caicos Island Rugby Football Union and they intend to make use of the

opportunity. For the next three months, during their time here, the interns intend to

Breanne Whyte (left) and Taylor Jones (right) are looking to take their internship to the next level.

travel to schools across the islands to promote the sport of rugby. Whyte told the Weekly News that they will be leading Phys-ed classes at various schools, teaching the core skills necessary to be a rugby player, as well as sharing their years of rugby knowledge and the benefits of being a part of the rugby community. “We are ecstatic to announce that we are also planning the biggest sporting event to ever be held in Provo at Meridian Field which will be the “Inter-Island School Tag Rugby Festival” on February 22 and 23, 2019.” Whyte said that during the festival they will be hosting schools from all of the islands, who will compete in under 15 and under 19 youth tag rugby matches. “There will also be other activities and attractions going on at the field making this festival a day full of good rugby, good times and fun activities.” OUTSIDE HELP Whyte added that for the festival, a group of 23 students from Brock University in Canada will be engaging with students around the community and joining in with Taylor and Breanne in coaching rugby to youths in schools. The visiting students, who are in the Sport Management programme at Brock, will be using various teaching techniques that combine rugby with

an educational component that reflects the curriculum here in the TCI. The pair is also looking to promote Saturday’s Youth League at Meridian Field from 9am12pm, which is opened to players from the age of five up until 19 years of age. The visiting interns said that they plan to do scrimmages, drills, and ball handling, and other rugby related activities tailored to developing youth rugby players. “I am over the moon to be able to share my passion for rugby with the youth of TCI, rugby has done amazing things for me over the years... Like letting me come to the beautiful island of Turks and Caicos. I can’t wait to travel to the schools on the island and show everyone what rugby has in store for them” Jones added: “Breanne and I are so fortunate to be able to work in this beautiful country, and we have been welcomed with open arms by all we have met. I am very excited to be here during such an exciting time for the country in seeing the growth of the sport of rugby and the benefits it has on TCI sport! The upcoming Inter-Island School Tag Rugby Festival is going to be such an incredible time for all involved and will be a great way to connect the program that has been started here in Providenciales to the rest of the islands, and to share our passion for rugby with all of Turks and Caicos.”

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TCI national football team defeated a quality Caribbean side last November.

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CONCACAF ranks TCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory against St Vincent in top five NLQM of 2018 TCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win against St. Vincent and the Grenadines was so good that CONCACAF rated it in its top five Nation League Qualifying match of 2018 list. In a recent post, the regional body ranked the victory third. That game introduced the male football team, which was dormant, back to the football world.

TCI won 3-2, but the game against a former Gold Cup second place finishers, was very exciting. National captain Billy Forbes scored in the 7th and 43rd minutes before the visitors had scored twice to tie the game. It took a Jepthe Francois strike in the dying minute of full-time to separate the two teams.

BFC ahead in Caicos United Premier League

Robinson wins Move-a-Thon TCI marathon Vegan runners Lynn Robinson and Dan Willis after the race. Robinson won in a time of four hours 33 minutes, while rugby player Willis who ran his first ever marathon, clocked four hours and 56 minutes for a fourth overall finish. Willis was the second male to cross the line.

A DOMINANT performance by BFC has kept them ahead after three rounds of the Caicos United Premier League. The six-team competition is played every Sunday evening at the National Stadium. BFC are the only unbeaten side after having dominated two games before drawing with current second place team Wheeland FC. That club

sits on five points after three games. BFC whipped Flech Rapid 13-0, drew with Wheeland 2-2 before beating Flamingos 5-1. Alex Barbershop FC and Baz 001 are on four points followed by Flamingos FC on one and Flech Rapid yet to score. The tournament, which started in November last year is expected to run until July.

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