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Karam’s lawyers say Gov’t ‘sensationalised’ the judicial process ATTORNEYS acting on behalf of TCI lawyer Peter Karam hit out at the Government for circulating an “unfortunate” press release claiming he could be extradited to Argentina.

It represented “a complete failure by the Crown to recognise their roles and responsibilities as ministers of justice and protectors of the rule of law,” they wrote on Thursday (July 4).

The statement, distributed by attorney Oliver Smith, followed a Government issued press release in which Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles confirmed Karam’s arrest.

She said he would be answering to charges connected to an alleged criminal conspiracy to launder assets obtained through criminal activity contrary to the laws of Argentina.

But Karam’s lawyers argued that he has not been notified of any charges which have been brought against him in Argentina.

He is being requested by the Argentine authorities for the purposes of interrogation as a part of a pre-trial judicial investigation, they said.

The Canadian born lawyer from Karam and Missick law firm was taken into custody on Wednesday (July 3).

Following a provisional warrant of arrest issued by the Chief Magistrate Tanya Lobban-Jackson on June 28, he was arrested and brought before

the court.

Karam was subsequently released on conditional bail following a brief hearing on July 2.

The Government press release said Karam is the subject of an extradition request “made lawfully and properly by the Republic of Argentina to the Turks and Caicos Islands”.

This was in accordance with the relevant treaty in place between the United Kingdom and Argentina, as extended to the Turks and Caicos Islands, it added.

“This extradition request was made with the assistance of Interpol which issued a red notice (international arrest warrant) for Peter Karam and others.”

These red notices were published

by Interpol on February 12.

“Following his arrest, Mr Karam will have the opportunity to consider whether he wishes to contest his extradition.

“If he does not contest the extradition, and there are no other outstanding issues, then everything possible will be done by Turks and Caicos authorities, in collaboration with his legal advisers and the Argentine authorities, to ensure that he is transferred to Argentina to answer to charges connected to an alleged criminal conspiracy to launder assets obtained through criminal activity contrary to the laws

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of Argentina.”

The terms of Karam’s bail have not been made public, the release said. The extradition hearing is scheduled to be heard on August 2.

This matter is being undertaken through joint efforts and collaboration between the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (Financial Crimes Unit).

‘RECKLESS AND DESTRUCTIVE’ Karam’s lawyers said the Government’s press release was “unfortunate” and added that “all persons within the borders of the Turks and Caicos Islands are entitled to due process before an independent and impartial tribunal”.

The extradition laws of the TCI are meant to protect the rights of any person within the territory being sought for extradition, they added.

“They ensure that extradition will NOT be granted if, among other things, the request is not compliant with our hallowed constitutional principles and the various pieces of legislation which guide the extradition process.

“It is therefore of massive concern and frankly disheartening for the Hon. Attorney General to countenance the publication of the aforementioned press release.”

In the statement the attorneys argued that the press release incorrectly states that the extradition request, if granted, would see Karam being transferred to Argentina to answer to charges connected to an alleged criminal conspiracy to launder assets obtained through criminal activity contrary to the laws of Argentina.

They said that Karam has not been notified of any charges which have been brought against him in Argentina.

He is being requested by the Argentine authorities for the purposes of interrogation as a part of a pre-trial judicial investigation.

The release also assumes that the extradition request was “lawfully and properly” made by the Argentine Republic.

“The legality and propriety of the extradition request is to be determined by an independent and impartial judiciary. No such determination has been made,” Karam’s team said.

The Government press release “incorrectly” equates a red notice issued by Interpol with an

Canadian born Peter Karam from Karam and Missick law firm was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 3

international arrest warrant.

“A red notice is not an international arrest warrant,” they assured.

“The July 3 press release has only served to sensationalise the judicial process, at the expense of delivering to the public an unbiased and accurate account of these proceedings.

“It is highly inappropriate for the Crown (through the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Financial Crimes Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force), to support the issue of such an irresponsible statement, which predetermines the legality and

propriety of the extradition request, and prejudicially exaggerates the nature of the proceedings.”

They said that the effect of this is to undermine the right given to every person within the borders of the TCI to due process before an independent tribunal.

“Furthermore, of equal if not greater concern, is the fact that the said press release fails to recognise, in any way, the destructive impact of recklessly and inaccurately disseminating details of ongoing legal proceedings, on Mr Karam’s standing as an attorney-at-law and as a member of the community.” (By Rebecca Bird)

Couple escape early morning shooting unscathed A MAN and a woman barely escaped with their lives last weekend when gunmen drove up alongside their vehicle and opened fire on the unsuspecting couple.

Police reported on Monday (July 8) that the incident occurred at about 3.30am on Saturday, July 6, in the vicinity of Church Avenue in Blue Hills.

Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force responded quickly to several reports of the shooting.

They later reported to the press that the couple were driving along Millennium Highway in a gold Nissan Teana, when one or more suspects pulled up in a small brown car (make and model unknown) and discharged several rounds of ammunition towards

them before driving off.

The victims then quickly exited the vehicle and ran into nearby bushes.

There were no reports of injuries.

A number of spent shells were recovered from the scene and the bullet riddled gold Nissa Teana was taken in for processing.

Eyewitnesses reported counting some 20 bullet holes or more in the vehicle.

As the police continue their investigation, they are appealing to members of the public who may have may have witnessed or have any information regarding this incident to contact the Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901, 941-8082, 911 or anonymously call Crime Stoppers on 1-800-8477.

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250 jobs likely to be up for grabs in civil service BELONGERS are being urged to apply for a large number of vacancies within the Government’s Education, Health, Finance, Border Control and Labour Ministries.

The 2019-2020 Civil Service Recruitment Plan was officially launched on Tuesday (July 9) following the passage of the 20192020 budget in May. A statement from the Government said recruitment is a continuous process due to movements within the civil service.

It estimates that 250 positions are likely to be advertised during the 2019-2020 financial year including 39 new positions.

The first recruitment batch was launched in May ahead of the passage of the budget and included 37 posts which represented 52 vacancies and drew 390 applications.

Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Anya Williams said: “We are pleased to formally launch our recruitment plan for financial year 2019-2020.”

She stressed that the civil

service is looking to fill all vacant posts across the Government, and to have new people join the service.

The deputy governor encouraged those who are already employed to work towards qualifying themselves for promotions.

“We encourage all interested persons to visit our website www. gov.tc/recruitment along with the local newspapers to continuously review our vacancies as we seek to build a better public service.

“We commend our staff in the

HR Department and across the various ministries for the stellar job that they did in progressing the 2018-2019 recruitment plan and look forward to even greater results in 2019/2020,” she said.

The second and current recruitment batch seeks to fill some 67 new and vacant positions and focuses on a number of key sectors.

During the 2018-2019 financial year, a total of 294 positions were advertised which consisted of new posts, promotions and vacancies due to exits from within the public

service.

These advertisements resulted in a whopping 2,025 applications being received and processed.

This demonstrated a strong interest in public service positions.

The Turks and Caicos Government remains the largest employer in the TCI with a budgeted headcount of 2,242 positions, including 327 posts assigned to the police.

A total of 1,923 of these positions are established, while 319 posts are held by nonestablished (waged) workers.

Blacklisting of member states is unacceptable - Caricom SECRETARY general of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Irwin LaRocque, has condemned the blacklisting of several member states.

Ambassador LaRocque spoke on the topic during his address at the opening ceremony of the 40th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caricom.

During the meeting on Wednesday, July 3, at the Royalton St Lucia Resort, he expressed strong objection to the blacklisting of Caricom member states and associate members.

On Tuesday, March 12, the European Union issued a revised list of countries purportedly not adhering to good tax governance.

It included five members of Caricom - Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Bermuda.

Seven other members of the community have been placed on a monitoring list having made commitments to undertake reforms

by December 2019 and are making efforts in that regard.

These are Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands and The Cayman Islands.

The Turks and Caicos Islands narrowly avoided being placed on the European Union’s tax haven black list due to the territory’s tax transparency, fair taxation and anti-base erosion, and profit shifting measure prevented international sanctions.

Black listed jurisdictions face reputational damage and stricter controls on their financial transactions with the EU. Meanwhile, the TCI and other jurisdictions were blacklisted by the Government of the Netherlands in February 2019.

This action by the Dutch government was an “attempt to dissuade” its people from investing in the Turks and Caicos Islands according to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson.

Caricom, in a statement issued in March, said the renewed attack on its member states’ economic prospects under the guise of a “good governance strategy’ is beginning to border on anti-competitive behaviour targeted at the decimation of the international business and financial services sector in the Caribbean.

The secretary general speaking at the conference reiterated Caricom’s position on the blacklisting of its

Secretary general of Caricom Irwin LaRocque speaks at the 40th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caricom

member countries.

He said Caricom views such action as a clear and direct threat to the economic well-being of those countries and the region.

LaRocque noted that member states have a sovereign right to determine their fiscal policy.

He called the imposition of tax governance and anti-money laundering rules by countries and groups of countries other than the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) without meaningful consultation, “unacceptable”.

LaRoque pointed to the “insidious” nature of blacklisting Caricom jurisdictions, especially since “blacklist” sanctions were withdrawn for larger jurisdictions.

He also hit out at the continued inclusion of Caricom member states and associate members on the United States list of major money laundering jurisdictions which convey the erroneous perception of the Caribbean as high risk.

“Our compliance with the regulatory measures and standards for tax transparency set by the OECD, the recognised global authority, is being disregarded by others,” he said.

“Such behaviour undermines global rule-making and the multilateral system which we as small states depend on to ensure we have a voice.”

He stressed that it is unacceptable that compliance with the regulatory measures and standards for tax transparency set by the recognised global authority, was being disregarded by others who imposed arbitrary rules for anti-money laundering.

“Caricom member states have upheld non-interference and nonintervention in the internal affairs of states, prohibition of the threat and use of force, respect for sovereignty, adherence to the rule of law, respect for the constitutional framework and democracy, and the right of people to self-determination.”

Turning his attention to the upcoming high-level meetings during the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September, LaRocque said these meetings will provide a platform to pursue the interests of small states.

“As a community of small island and low-lying coastal developing states (SIDS), Caricom recognises the importance of these high-level dialogues, with their emphasis on issues related to climate change, sustainable development and financing for development.

“It must be recognised in these discussions that SIDS have peculiar characteristics which differentiate them not only from developed countries but also from other developing countries,” he added.

The head of Caricom stressed that the labelling ‘non-cooperative tax jurisdictions’ has wreaked irreparable reputational damage on small, highly vulnerable member states.

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New Governor Nigel Dakin to be sworn in on Monday ON MONDAY, July 15, the Turks and Caicos Islands officially welcomes the 15th Governor to the territory, Nigel Dakin.

The Governor’s Office press office confirmed on Thursday (July 11) that Dakin arrives on Sunday at Providenciales International Airport.

The following day, he and his family will travel to the capital, Grand Turk, for an official swearing in ceremony in the House of Assembly, where there is also expected to be an address immediately after.

Governor Dakin will then meet with Government officials and with the media at a much later date.

Posted to Dakin’s official Instagram page @governortci on Wednesday was the following: “Countdown begins. I arrive in TCI in five days. Last full day, today, inside the UK’s Foreign Office.

Good swap? I’d say so!”

Dakin takes up the post with his wife, two children and their dog Gnasher.

British appointed governors to the Islands to date are: Alexander Graham Mitchell 1973 to 1975; Arthur Christopher Watson 1975 to 1978; John Clifford Strong 1978 to 1982; Christopher J Turner 1982 to 1987;

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New TCI Governor, Nigel Dakin takes a selfie for Instagram

Michael J Bradley 1987 to 1993; Martin Bourke 1993 to 1996; John Kelly 1996 to 2000; Mervyn Jones 2000 to 2002; Jim Poston 2002 to 2005; Richard Tauwhare 2005 to 2008; Gordon Wetherell August 5, 2008 to August 22, 2011; Ric Todd September 12, 2011 to September 15, 2013; Peter Beckingham October 9, 2013 to October 10, 2016 and John Freeman

October 17, 2016 to July 2019.

Those who have acted briefly in the role as Governor of the TCI are: Cynthia Astwood 2002; Mahala Wynns in 2005; Mahala Wynns August 2008; Martin Stanley August 22 to September 12, 2011; Anya Williams September 15 to October 9, 2013 and again Anya Williams October 10 to October 17, 2016.

500mg paracetamol tablets recalled due to fungi TWO batches of 500mg paracetamol tablets have been recalled by pharmaceutical company M&A Pharmachem.

A small number of pots from each batch having been found to contain discoloured tablets due to fungal contamination, a Government press release read on Tuesday (July 9).

The fungi has been identified as Penicillium citrinium and Penicillium brevicompactum.

“It is unlikely that any affected tablets have gotten to the patient level as the discolouration is noticeable on opening affected packs,” the release said.

“However, we advise persons who have purchased this product to stop taking same and to notify their doctor and/or pharmacist as soon as possible.”

The Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services issued the warning about the recall.

It said it is committed to regulating medicines and aims to ensure that quality standards and systems regarding the safe use of medicines, imported and utilised within the TCI, are implemented.

“The ministry’s top priority

is to ensure patient safety and we will continue to monitor this situation.”

Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever), antipyretic (antifever) and anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation and swelling) drug.

These tablets are in pack sizes of 1,000 and are usually sold to pharmacies and other authorised retailers.

However, the tablets are normally repackaged for sale to patients/consumers.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

The batch numbers are 0110 (expiry date: June 2023) and 0174 (expiry date: Oct. 2023).

There are suitable alternative generics with the same active pharmaceutical ingredient and other alternative treatment options which are available in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

More information regarding the regulation of controlled drugs is available from national pharmacist André Morgan on 338-3072.

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Drugs in dog food accused acquitted

CADLIN Pierre, a local man who was fingered in a case where a large quantity of marijuana was found hidden in dog food, has been acquitted of charges.

After hearing days of evidence from the prosecution and compelling arguments from the defence, on June 26, Chief Magistrate Tanya Lobban-Jackson freed Pierre of all charges.

The man was charged earlier this year with improper importation of a prohibited drug, unlawful possession of a controlled drug and possession with intent to supply said drugs.

He was granted bail while he awaited trial in the Magistrate’s Court.

Police recovered the drugs hidden inside several parcels of dog food that were shipped to the Turks and Caicos Islands through the FedEx courier delivery services.

Court documents revealed that the illegal drugs were mailed from the United States of America.

The man was represented ably in his defence by attorney Sheena Mair of F Chambers.

Illegal immigrant, 33, arrested for rape of preteen girl

ACCUSED child molester, Fritz Gerald Noncent, has been remanded to prison for unlawful carnal knowledge

of an underage child and entering the Turks and Caicos Islands illegally.

Court documents revealed that the 33-year-old man has been hiding from the Immigration Department and police since 2008 when they discovered his illegal status.

The undocumented man has been residing in Five Cays, where the alleged offence is said to have been committed on October 25, 2018.

Noncent will remain a guest at Her Majesty’s Prison until August 1.

At that time a judge will decide whether the court has sufficient evidence against the man in the rape case to take the matter to trial.

Grand Turk man admits to sexually assaulting Dominican woman

WHEN his case was called for trial before a judge and jury in the Supreme Court this past week, Stavardo Talbot decided plead guilty to the charge.

It was during jury selection in the Grand Turk Supreme Court that Talbot had a change of heart, calling an immediate halt to the proceedings as he admitted that he indeed had sexually assaulted the victim - a Dominican woman.

The admitted sexual offender was represented by attorney Noel Skippings.

Talbot will remain on bail pending sentencing at a later date.

Venezuelan woman remanded to HMP

A 27-year-old Venezuelan national was recently taken before the court charged with several serious offences and was remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk.

Maria Auxiliadora Frideberg Moyano is charged with keeping a single round of ammunition, burglary, handling stolen goods and remaining in the Islands beyond the permitted time.

On the ammunition charge she was transferred to the Supreme Court for a sufficiency hearing on September 6.

For the remaining charges, she remains in the Magistrate’s Court with a return date for later in July.

Moyano is currently unrepresented by legal counsel.

Details surrounding the arrest of the woman are unclear at this time.

GT man jailed for illegal gun, ammo and drugs

GRAND Turk native, Jackson Baptiste is currently on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison following charges of gun and ammunition possession.

The man appeared in Grand Turk Supreme Court on July 8, charged with the offences after police allegedly found the illegal gun and ammo in his home on June 5.

Baptiste also faces charges of illegal possession of marijuana. He will return to court on September 6 for a sufficiency hearing.

His lawyer is Noel Skippings, who is presently seeking bail for his client.

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Health bodies urge TCI to put wellness on the front burner IN AN EFFORT to combat noncommunicable diseases in the TCI, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has urged the Government to make health a priority in all sectors.

On Monday (July 8) PAHO, in partnership with the Ministry of Health Agriculture, Sport and Human Services, hosted a seminar at the Shore Club Resort.

The aim was to sensitise officials in all sectors on the importance of implementing health strategies in all policies.

The Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach focuses on legitimacy, accountability, transparency, access to information, participation, sustainability, and multi-sectoral collaboration.

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Government ministers and members of parliament attended the workshop.

Speaking of the significance of the capacity building workshop, Cartwright Robinson lauded the Ministry of Health for undertaking

such an initiative which applies a more health conscious approach to policy making across the Government.

She said: “As the minister of finance, I can say that it is very important to ensure that good health practices are threaded throughout all policies because the largest chunk of TCI’s budget is going to health.

“We are spending a considerable amount on illnesses; so not only is this training very timely, but it is crucial to decision making going forward.”

The premier added that the information shared at the conference bolsters the Government’s vision to reduce the burden of diseases in the territory.

“This information will help us as policy makers to ensure that healthcare takes priority and is included in the process of policy development to shift our practices and habits and also redirect funding to go toward prevention initiatives rather than response.

“So this exercise will do wonders

Vote to return JAGS Day, Gov’t invites public THE Government is asking the general public to weigh in on whether the Turks and Caicos Islands should add another public holiday to its already existing list.

The request came earlier this week via a Government press statement signalling the start of a survey on whether they should assign a separate day to celebrate the territory’s first - and currently only - national hero, the Most Excellent Right Honourable James Alexander George Smith (JAGS) McCartney.

This in light of future conferrals of the title of national hero on other men and women of the TCI, all of whom will then be celebrated on what is now known as National Hero’s Day, while McCartney would be recognised on a separate public holiday.

The public holiday now known as National Hero’s Day was formerly called JAGS Day in honour of TCI’s only national hero.

The holiday National Hero’s Day was originally established to honour and recognise all national heroes in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands would like to hear public opinion on whether the Hon JAGS McCartney should

be recognised and honoured separately, with a designated day set aside for him alone.

“Your comments and input are encouraged,” the release read.

To make your voice heard in the survey, residents can gain access via the link https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/JAGSDAY; alternatively, submissions can be made via email at consultation@ gov.tc Hon. JAGS McCartney (born June 30, 1945) served as the first chief minister of the territory from 1976 to 1980.

He is credited with helping to establish the ministerial form of government.

He died while serving the Islands on May 9, 1980, and each year he is remembered and celebrated annually on National Hero’s Day - the last Monday in the month of May. Residents are reminded that through the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held annually, there is a nomination category for the Order of National Hero which allows the public to nominate any person they deem worthy of such a prestigious title.

This means that there could be other national heroes in the future.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Government ministers and members of parliament attended the PAHO/WHO seminar

for Turks and Caicos; it will do wonders for the Ministry of Finance but it will also help to form a population that is more productive, that is healthier and that hopefully will live longer,” she said.

The capacity building workshop was facilitated by PAHO country representative, Dr Esther de Gourville, and national PAHO

consultants Dr Keva Thompson and Brittany Jones.

During the full day conference, there were presentations on the introduction and the determinants of health, sustainable development goals, 21st century health dynamic and inequality, health in all policies, the role of government and nongovernmental stakeholders in

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HiAP and the whole of government approaches to HiAP. PAHO/WHO facilitators highlighted several thematic areas of focus during the opening session which was geared towards identifying opportunities for a HiAP approach in Turks and Caicos CONTINUED 

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‘Tax the cruise sector and reduce airport tax’ Bahamian businessman urges Caribbean governments to make changes CARIBBEAN governments should tax the cruise sector more and lessen taxes for air passengers in and around the region.

This is the view of Robert MacLellan, managing director of MacLellan and Associates, a hospitality consultancy firm based in the Bahamas.

In an opinion piece that has been shared by several times by numerous media houses across the Caribbean this week, McLellan urged Caribbean governments that if they band together they can negotiate better deals for their destinations, and are thus less susceptible to threats of being dropped from the cruise lines.

For this to happen, he stated that tourism dependent governments should follow the model developed by oil producing countries for their negotiations decades ago.

He goes on to explain what he means by this, writing: “When relatively small and poor oil producing governments sought to get a fair price for oil - their main source of national revenue - they banded together to negotiate more effectively with the multinational oil companies and the larger developed nations, which were the major consumers of their oil.

“In 1960 five of these countries came together to found OPEC - the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries - and were later joined by nine additional member states.

“As a result of their joint stronger bargaining power, oil prices have risen relatively steadily from $1.63 per barrel in 1960 to an average of around $77 during the last ten years.”

According to MacLellan, the weak negotiating position of individual Caribbean governments versus the massive cruise line corporations, relative to port taxes, poses similarities to OPEC’s situation 60 years ago, and the same potential rebalancing strategy should now be pursued in the Caribbean.

“If governments across the whole region, including Central America, come together and form OTEC - the Organisation of Tourism Economy Countries - they can negotiate as a cartel from a position of greater strength with the cruise lines,” he stated.

Currently, when individual countries try to increase port taxes, they are threatened with being dropped from cruise itineraries and can be picked off one by one by the powerful cruise lines.

He added that from a better bargaining position, state or national governments with single destination cruise itineraries - Alaska, Bermuda and Hawaii - have already negotiated

higher cruise port revenues than those in the average Caribbean country.

“Cruise ships stay two nights in Bermuda and pay at least $50 per passenger. For mainland United States and Canada cruise itineraries, an average of 33 percent of the cruise ticket price goes to port taxes, compared to an average 14 percent for a Caribbean itinerary.

“By negotiating together, governments in the greater Caribbean region can achieve similar results to these destinations with higher port taxes.”

He cited a recent statement from the Government of Antigua and Barbuda which summarised the history and current situation of regional cruise taxes, thusly: “In 1993 Caricom countries initially agreed to impose a minimum $10 port head tax for cruise passengers but this was never implemented because of internal disagreements.

“A range of today's head taxes in the Caribbean is as follows: $18 - The Bahamas and The British Virgin Islands, $15 - Jamaica, $13.25 - Puerto Rico, $7 - Belize, $6 - St Kitts and Nevis, $5 - St Lucia, $4.50 - Grenada, $1.50 - Dominican Republic.”

Imagine the economic benefit, if these cruise tax rates could be increased and standardised across the region at the higher levels listed, MacLellan observed.

“One directly relevant and current challenge could be addressed - the current sky-high airport and air ticket taxes in the region could be reduced to help increase the volume of stayover visitors in the Caribbean.

“Stay-over travellers, whether intra-regional or from outside the Caribbean, spend very much more than cruise ship passengers and generate considerably more local employment than today’s cruise ship business model, which is now highly exploitative of Caribbean countries.”

He added that an increase in stayover visitors drives the development of more hotels and marinas, as well as many other forms of real estate and tourism infrastructure investment.

Reduced air ticket prices keep intraregional airlines, like LIAT, flying and increase the number of airline seats into Caribbean destinations from the rest of the world, he said.

MacLellan further stated: “The cruise industry business model has changed radically and aggressively in the last 15 years and should no longer be viewed as an ideal ‘partner’ for the countries of the Caribbean.

“There is a growing sense in the islands with the highest cruise ship

volumes, like St Thomas and Sint Maarten, that today’s port taxes are not adequate compensation for the overcrowding of downtown areas, the pollution from the burning of heavy fuel oil and the minimal spend ashore of today's cruise ship passengers.”

He stated that the mega ships now have multiple shops, casinos, restaurants and bars offering allinclusive packages that totally distract passengers from spending ashore.

“In the last 20 years, ships’ commissions on shore excursions have risen from 10 percent to 50 percent, discouraging passengers from going ashore at all and squeezing any possible profit margin for local tour operators.

“Today, over 80 percent of a cruise ship passenger’s discretionary spend is on board.”

MacLellan noted that most cruise ships enjoy a double high season Caribbean for less than six months and the balance of the year in Alaska or the Mediterranean - operating virtually free of corporation taxes and with very low wage bills.

The largest ships, he said, cost less than $300,000 per cabin to build, while new hotel rooms in the Caribbean cost double that figure per room to develop and have only one high season.

The cruise ship’s highly competitive business model and the further recent growth of cruise tourism in the region might be viewed as a direct disincentive for resort investment and reinvestment in the Caribbean.

“The total number of cruise ship passengers was over 27 million world-wide in 2018, up nearly 10 percent from two years earlier.

“In the next ten years, 106 new ships are expected to enter service and, currently, over 50 percent of the world’s cruise fleet is based in the Caribbean for the winter.

“The hugely profitable cruise industry can afford to absorb higher port taxes in the Caribbean and will do so, once faced with a stronger negotiating entity.”

He continued: “Do not believe any cruise line threats that they can pull out of the region all together.

“The Caribbean is the only archipelago with natural beauty and sophisticated tourism infrastructure, located directly between the established feeder cruise markets of North America and Europe and the growth feeder market of South America.

“Is it not now abundantly clear that, at the very least, there is an absolute logic to rebalance the tax burden between the Caribbean's stay-over visitor and the cruise ship passenger?” MacLellan concluded.

(Delana Isles)

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CABINET MEETING SUMMARY DOZENS of appointments, a development on Grand Turk and waiving warehouse fees were discussed at the latest meeting of the Cabinet on July 3.

Governor John Freeman chaired the 17th meeting at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.

All ministers were present except Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services.

At this meeting Cabinet: -Approved the use of a specific application form to practice as a land surveyor and process going forward before an application can be considered by the Survey and Mapping Department.

-Approved a development proposal on Grand Turk for Grand Lucayan Resorts for the purpose of entering into a development agreement with TCIG. -Approved a request to waive warehouse rents for goods deposited in the Government transit sheds and Queen’s Warehouse from June 7 to July 5.

Cabinet also requested a review of fees and processes by end August before further applications can be considered.

- Approved the variation to contract (TR17/34) Rehabilitation of Ro/ Ro Ramp, South Dock, Grand Turk.

- Approved the appointment of Ivy Williams, Dimple Duncanson, Deloris Wilson, Henry Handfield, Sherlock Forbes, District Commissioner South Caicos, supervisor Public Works, police officer in charge of South Caicos, environmental health officer in charge as members and secretary/clerical officer to DC South Caicos of the South Caicos District Board for 2019-2020.

- Approved the appointment of Gary Lightbourne (chair), Antonette Talbot, Holton Dickenson, Debbie Been, Gladys Kennedy, District Commissioner Salt Cay, supervisor Public Works, police officer in charge of Salt Cay, environmental health officer in charge as members and secretary/clerical officer to DC Salt Cay of the Salt Cay District Board for 2019-2020.

- Approved the appointment of Pastor Mary (Iona) Harvey (chair), Cardinal Arthur, Garnett Outten, Evan Hall, District Commissioner Middle Caicos, supervisor Public Works, police officer in charge of South Caicos, environmental health officer in charge as members and secretary/clerical officer to DC Middle Caicos of the Middle Caicos District Board for 2019-2020.

- Approved the appointment of Andre Rupert Gibson (chair), Franklyn Robinson, Wilbert Forbes, Alpheus Gardiner, District Commissioner North Caicos, supervisor Public Works, police officer in charge of South Caicos, environmental health officer in charge as members and secretary/clerical officer to DC North Caicos of the North Caicos District Board for 2019-2020.

- Approved the appointment of Walter Cox (chair), Jamy Edward Williams, Quinton Higgs, Edith Skippings, Pastor Wesley Missick and Eric Green as members of the Providenciales District Board for 2019-2020.

- Approved for the director of planning to appoint any officer holding the post of development control engineer, assistant development control engineer, development control officer, land use planner and planning technician to be appointed as building inspectors for the purpose of section 83 of the Physical Planning Ordinance.

- Approved the appointment of Vernon Alco Williams (vice president), Irene Glinton, Maria Clare and Judy Misick as members of the Labour Tribunal.

Samuel Williams, Beatrice Fulford, Edward Hall, Michael Pereira and Noreane McKoy appointed as representatives of employees on the Labour Tribunal.

- Approved the appointment of Sharlene Gardiner as a member of the Gaming Commission for a period of three years.

- Approved the appointment of Bennett Stubbs and Audley Gibbs as members of the Audit Committee, and the appointment of the current chairman Nigel Hearnden to be extended to March 31, 2020.

- Approved the extension of the appointment of the interim CEO, NHIB, Dr Tereese Maintland for three months, commencing on July 1.

- Approved the appointment of Cynara John as Head of Secretariat in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation to serve as secretary to Radio Turks and Caicos Board of Governors during the period June 12 to March 31, 2020.

- Approved an agreement for the electronic exchange of customs data between postal operators and the Postal Services Department.

- Approved the release of extracts from the Castalia Report on rate and regulatory reform to FortisTCI.

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Islands, building capacity to promote implement and evaluate HiAP and facilitating exchange of experiences and lessons learned, and encourage multi-sectoral collaboration.

This training was well attended by ministerial technical staff, policy advisors and actors from non-governmental agencies representing various sectors throughout the TCI. HiAP focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health, which are often better addressed through policies, interventions and actions outside the health sector.

The World Health Organisation says chronic noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, caused mostly by tobacco use, excessive use of alcohol, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity is responsible for killing 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71 percent of all deaths globally. (By Olivia Rose)

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Gov’t installs high tech equipment to measure tides TWO tidal gauges have been installed in the TCI to generate more accurate tidal records and make the surrounding waters safer for mariners.

The specialist equipment consists of pressure gauges, data recorders, data loggers, sensors and satellite transmitters, and was fitted recently by specialists.

The gauges are located at South Dock in Grand Turk and at Sapodilla Bay in Providenciales, a Government press release stated on July 4.

Four officers from the Department of Maritime and Shipping have been trained in management and maintenance and will be responsible for data collection and monthly reports.

Hon. Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster Management, said this is another achievement of the ministry.

He explained that it will help the TCI to prepare for the pending audit of the International Maritime Organisation in 2020.

“The first draft of the National

Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs

Maritime Policy document and the action plan has already been submitted and is currently being reviewed by the steering committee,” Higgs said.

“Mapping of the Turks and Caicos Islands seabed is completed and once confirmation is forwarded to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) that all navigational aids are functional, new charts would be produce in additional to electronic navigational charts of the recently mapped seabed.”

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A memorandum of understanding was previously signed between the Department of Maritime and Shipping and the UKHO. In it the UK office committed to assist the territory in implementing protocols to ensure that it is complying with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. Tidal gauges use pressure readings and radar level sensors to record water height at ten minute intervals.

The pressure and radar data is transmitted through a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite to a land based data system.

Six ten minute ensembles are transmitted every hour.

The data is recorded to obtain accurate tidal information and provision of near real-time tidal data.

Logged tidal data could be used for historical purposes and can be processed using harmonic analysis to produce accurate tide table predictions.

The data will benefit the TCI through improved bathymetric

mapping, safer navigation and traffic for mariners and for habitat restoration projects.

Engineers could use the data for coastal zone projects such as construction of bridges and docks. Tide data is also critical to commercial fishing and recreational sports.

Tidal fluctuations associated with global warming and climate change could be analysed.

And ecologists could study tidal mixing of near-shore waters, where pollutants are removed and nutrients are recirculated.

The gauges will not provide information on upcoming inclement weather, including hurricanes and tsunamis, but can provide a historical database for storm surge.

Storm surge is the abnormal rise in seawater level during a storm, measured of the water above the normal predicted astronomical tide.

If a sufficiently long dataset is measured, estimates of extreme water levels will be possible, which will help with any future coastal development projects in the TCI.

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July 13-19, 2019

Cuba: Overcoming the inertia of the tired JUST over a week ago, Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel said that starting this month all state employed workers will receive the first of what will likely be several salary increases.

His widely reported announcement responded to shared concern among Cubans that their salaries have become inadequate in relation to the cost of living.

Far more significantly, however, and barely mentioned outside of Cuba, the decision was just one of several potentially far-reaching economic reforms.

In his remarks - subsequently published under the headline, ‘Update of the Cuban Socialist Model’ - Cuba’s president told participants at a meeting in the city of Pinar del Rio, that Cuba is about to embark on what might best be described as an unconventional process of economic reform, and the long overdue process of breathing new life into the country’s struggling economy is about to begin.

What emerged is a picture of a new and peculiarly Cuban economic model that mixes incentives, market forces, expert advice, currency reform, and decentralised and managerially led decision making, with exhortation, social commitment, accounting and centralised planning.

Taken together the new approach appears to break decisively with the concept of a top-down centrally directed socialist economy in favour of one that is still socially oriented but

BY DAVID JESSOP

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

managed within a plan derived from bottom-up inputs and decentralised and more liberal decision making.

While the ideas still have to be formally considered by the country’s National Assembly and its commissions when they meet later this month, president DíazCanel made clear that what is being proposed has been “systematically debated” for months by a working group that included academic economists and other experts.

Space does not permit more than an outline of some of the new measures, but the proposed increase in salaries is closely related to reforms to pricing which are intended together, to quote Cuba’s president, to bring about “monetary and exchange unification and the elimination of subsidies”.

At present Cuba has two currencies that operate in parallel resulting in very low national peso (CUP) prices for the basic goods and services that Cuba’s system guarantees, while most other items considered less essential are valued in convertible pesos (CUC), creating

distortions that damage the country’s ability to develop.

Since currency unification is likely to be inflationary and make CUP-earning Cubans poorer, gradual but significant increases in state salaries, along with subsidy reform and encouraging savings are the essential precursors to change.

For this reason, the decision to address both wage and prices marks the start of what will be a complex and potentially socially disruptive process leading to a single currency.

As such it represents a major change of policy designed to make the management of Cuba’s socially oriented economy and stimulating growth more orthodox.

The new measures go further, breaking with the past by seeking to incentivise initiative and success.

For example, in future state enterprises will be allowed to retain any surplus beyond what is due to the state and to decide themselves whether such sums can be reinvested or used for co-investment with foreign companies or non-state enterprises.

By encouraging state companies to take their own decisions as to how to increase efficiency and productivity and allowing them to incentivise workers within more generous guidelines, Cuba’s Council of Minister hope that domestic selfsufficiency will increase.

President Díaz-Canel also said that a development bank is to be established that will be able to finance projects separately from existing state allocations given to enterprise, and that other measures yet to be announced will aim to encourage agricultural production and municipal self-sufficiency.

Essential to all of this, Cuba’s president said, will be the strengthening of accounting, accountability and “overcoming the inertia of the tired”.

He also signalled that the measures proposed, which are interrelated, may have to be adapted, and if successful could lead to further reforms.

All of this may seem timid in relation to the measures taken to stimulate growth in the free market economies of the rest of the region.

However, in a Cuban context they represent a significant step towards freeing the market by devolving decision making to managers, enterprises and collectives in ways that enable both the state and all state workers to benefit from success.

Put another way, the system being proposed incentivises those in the state economy to take decisions,

take responsibility for their actions and benefit from them within certain limits, rather than just trying to meet unambitious or over ambitious targets determined by bureaucrats.

How well Cubans adapt to this, if the country can overcome its initiative-stifling bureaucracy and dated structures, and whether influential conservatives within the higher reaches of the Cuban Government and Communist Party allow such changes to become irreversible, remains to be seen.

Paradoxically however, US policy may unintentionally be on the side of the economic reformers.

So swingeing has been the effect of Washington’s new sanctions and so extreme the remarks of individuals such as the US national security adviser John Bolton, that senior figures in Cuba’s Communist Party and government appear to have accepted that to survive, Cuba’s idling socialist system has little option other than to undergo rapid reform, adopt new thinking, become more internally self-sufficient, appeal to the young, and increase efficiency and productivity.

Just as surprisingly, the extraterritorial effect of US sanctions and the appalling internal situation in Venezuela may also be helping Cuba.

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COMMENTARY

Moderation causes procrastination THERE are times when things have to change in the politics of a country. Change in the government.

Change in the electorate, the voters of the country.

The TCI has reached that point more than twice.

In 2012 we were not there because enough voters wanted a return to the recklessness of the Misick Government because the interim Government while trying hard did not understand what more to do except sit on the cheque book.

True to form after three years and about the time governor Gordon Wetherell was beginning to understand the who’s who of the grass roots, the incompetent Foreign and Commonwelath Office (FCO) felt compelled to relieve governor Wetherell with governor Ric Todd.

The voters from both parties

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 30 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

wanted internal government returned. The PDM thought it was finally their turn again. Who knows why they lost. Ask Skip!

Since the allegedly corrupt PNP principals could not run it was left to Washington Misick and Rufus Ewing.

Who knows why Doc Ewing then struggled. When Washy had to ask Opposition leader and all-time best vote getter Sharlene Cartwright Robinson to put the axe to the British

sponsored VAT, the elder brother’s understanding of administrating things financial was confirmed as non-existent.

Now the PNP again selects weak moderation and procrastination.

Washy and E Jay Saunders? What could be more moderate and born of procrastination?

Now the PDM is back in charge and Sharlene has the ball. Does she need more in the department of delegation of authority and

responsibility? Is she on personal overload?

That fainting spell in Jamaica was indicative of a leader trying to do too much alone. At this point in time she must take three steps backwards and let the other boys and gals carry the ball while she supervises and thinks deeper thoughts.

Moderation leads to procrastination. That axiom is what hurt chief Derek Taylor in the 2003 election and its horrific PNP take over.

My advice to premier Sharlene’s personal think tank is to go back to her roots.

How to help the folks? Not through love gifts and the goodie train. That is the Saunders/Misick PNP system gone astray.

How about cutting duty? Raise the $400 dollar. That $400 figure came straight out of Canada.

Change it now to a much higher

figure and plan on eliminating duty on all citizen imports ASAP. Forget a sales tax for Belongers. Their voting card could qualify them for an exemption.

This is no longer the predevelopment era. There are other sources of revenue now.

We need to raise the standard of living for our people by reducing duty tax and not switching to a sales tax for our 12,000 citizens here at home.

The British claim they will stop playing games and finish the trial. Attend to a needed overhaul of the election officials. If there are other prosecutions looming, get on with it.

Moderation leads to procrastination - the habitual British sin down through the ages!

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A boost for Grand Turk Dear Editor, Boost [boost] verb, ‘to help or encourage someone or something to increase or improve’.

My hometown of Grand Turk has been ignored, forgotten and neglected for far too long and our residents are in desperate need of jobs, commerce and opportunities.

Providenciales once lacked jobs, commerce and opportunities but a shrewd development agreement between the TCI Government and Club Med in the early 1980s, served as a catalyst for international investment in Providenciales and began a steady flow of air carriers to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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clear their concern that isolating the island at a time of generational change is counterproductive, destabilising, undermines free and frank discussion on reform, and creates significant new openings for Russia and China.

They have also recognised that Cuba may have a unique role in helping resolve the internal political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

In his remarks president DíazCanel said that Cuba now has greater potentialities, is more

prepared, has developed a concept of resistance over 60 years and has learnt from the experience of surviving the period of extreme austerity which followed the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

For the sake of the Cuban people and regional stability it is to be hoped that this new and unconventional approach works, and that Cuba’s liberal reform-minded economists can successfully deliver a basis for further socially oriented economic change.

The rest of our development story is well known and continues today.

It is possible that the lack of sophisticated dining, shopping or entertainment activities currently available in Grand Turk, has discouraged traditional resort and hotel operators from selecting Grand Turk for tourism development.

But, those are some of the exact same deficiencies that all-inclusive resort operators seek in an effort to keep their guests and their guest’s dollars within the confines of their all-inclusive resort.

European visitors make up a very small percentage of guests visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Yet, the Dominican Republic, which is less than 200 miles away, is replete with dozens of all-inclusive resorts that maintain very high occupancy rates by filling their rooms with European guests.

A substantial percentage of European travellers apparently prefer the convenience and value of all-inclusive resorts.

I suggest we take a new approach to give Grand Turk a boost.

Our Government should, under the heading ‘Grand Turk Initiative’, promptly develop and approve in

advance, a selection of financial incentives, concessions and allowances that will encourage and induce the development of a 450 to 600 room, all-inclusive hotel and resort in Grand Turk.

Our Government has been crafting development agreements with developers and investors for many years and we are well aware of the types of financial incentives, concessions and allowances typically requested for a resort hotel.

We should also include requirements in any development agreement for a resort hotel, that mandate Belongers be trained and employed in the majority of management positions within a three to five year period.

There is no shortage of Belonger skill or talent in the TCI hospitality industry.

The advantage of developing, outlining and approving Government incentives, concessions and allowances in advance of selecting a developer/investor is to demonstrate the transparency of the transaction, to instil competition between potential prospects on a fair and equal basis, to minimise negotiation delays, to expedite the development, and to

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signal to developers and investors that the TCI Government is serious, ready, willing and able to conduct business in Grand Turk.

Invest TCI should than be tasked with developing a ‘Grand Turk Initiative’ website and specifically contacting, marketing and promoting Grand Turk and the Turks and Caicos Islands to European operators of all-inclusive resorts who may be candidates for a development in Grand Turk.

There can be no dispute that an all-inclusive resort is responsible for initiating the commercial development of Providenciales.

The restaurants, entertainment venues, water sports activities and real estate industry followed and developed thereafter.

We can apply the exact same technique to Grand Turk. This is a lowbudget solution that could be easily implemented within 60 to 90 days.

The current strategy of waiting for a developer to show up and make an offer on Grand Turk has produced no perceptible results since the construction of the cruise port and there has been no indication of any efforts by the current PDM administration to make any changes to that strategy.

Maybe now is the time.

God bless all, Shaun Malcolm, Providenciales

Invest more in sports – an investment in the future

ON TUESDAY, I had the pleasure of having Mr Jarred Forbes (Director of Sports) as my guest on the Financially Speaking weekly show.

During the show, he revealed how his department was able to invite coaches to the Turks and Caicos Islands and a result Ms Bryana Brown secured a 60 percent scholarship from Tennessee Tech. Well done.

I also want to thank the Government for the initiative that was implemented recently by offering scholarships specifically for athletes.

Finally, I want to thank all of the 15 established sporting federations that are making a difference in the lives of our young people.

This article is for us to seriously review the funding for sports in the TCI. It is struggle for these organisations to get funding from the private sector and so this is one area that our Government can assist by increasing the budget for the Sports Department.

CURRENT SPORTS BUDGET The current budget allocated to the

Sports Department is $987,076 which represents 0.004 percent of the overall total expenditure budget for TCIG. Of this amount $503,926 is allocated to payroll. The remaining $483,150 is for the operations covering transport, electricity, maintenance, rental, grants and contribution, inter school sports and water.

The two largest components are maintenance and contributions with $80,000 each followed by electricity of $70,992.

RECOMMENDED SPORTS BUDGET At minimum, the sports recurrent expenditure budget should be tripled resulting in about $3 million.

One international game alone can cost $40,000 depending on the number of players.

A local basketball tournament can cost around $30,000 and we will need at least four of these for the year.

A track and field tournament can cost as much as $60,000.

Some countries are members

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Drexwell Seymour is a certified public accountant and is the managing partner for HLB TCI. His favourite hobby, however, is writing. He has a personal website, www.drexwellseymour. com, where all of his writings are posted. He also has a YouTube channel where you can find inspirational videos. Drexwell has a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance.

of international Olympics and as a result benefit significantly from contributions.

Because TCI is not a member, it is incumbent upon us to invest more. We will need to recruit more coaches and additional staff.

Apparently, there are a lot of volunteers but the commitment to sports may improve if there is compensation to individuals.

The thing is, a lot of people are already full time employees elsewhere and some have businesses and don’t have the time to commit as they would

like, so we will have to pay individuals for assistance.

WHY INVEST MORE IN SPORTS? Mr Forbes believes that persons that are involve in sports will be excellent employees as they will be team players, hard workers, resilient workers and have great leadership skills I believe there is too much idle time among our young people and as a result they are finding others things to get involved in.

If we have consistent sports

programmes, this can keep our young people occupied and hopefully take them off the streets thus reducing crimes among our young people.

Sports unite people no matter who you are. If there is one thing we need in our society right now is for us to unite.

Sports can result in healthier lives.

It enhances and promotes patriotism I know the budget process is a rigorous process and if we certainly increase the sports budget, we may have to reduce something else.

However, if we focus on increasing our revenue items we can have flexibility in increasing other expenditure items such as sports.

As Mr Forbes stated, we must have consistent and regular events but these events require money.

Of course, the money must be managed properly, good controls in place and our programmes should be structured and organised well.

We talk a lot about helping our youths, uniting people and trying to alleviate crime. Here is one way to do so, invest more in sports.

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July 13-19, 2019

High level Gov’t managers get update on drafting laws SENIOR managers across the public service took part in a training session on the legislative process and drafting laws.

The Legislative Drafting Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers hosted the seminar at the Life Centre building in Grand Turk on June 26.

The session focused on four key areas - how to develop legislative policy, how to provide quality legislative drafting instructions, how to prepare Cabinet papers on legislative proposals and frame recommendations, and the legislative process.

It was geared towards permanent secretaries, deputy secretaries,

heads of department and those involved in providing legislative drafting instructions to the Attorney General’s Chambers.

The training forms part of the work plan of the Attorney General’s Chambers for the financial year 2019-2020, a press release on Monday (July 8) said.

It sought to “strengthen the capacity of senior managers across the public service to promote quality legislative proposals of interest to their respective ministries and departments”.

Presenters at the seminar were Desiree Downes MBE, principal legislative drafter in the Attorney

The training session was geared to those involved in providing legislative drafting instructions to the Attorney General’s Chambers

General’s Chambers, along with Gogontle Gatang and Priscilla Paquette, both of whom are senior legislative drafters in the Attorney General’s Chambers.

There was an “overwhelmingly positive” response to the interactive sessions with 58 people from seven ministries, 21 departments and three statutory bodies participating.

The training consisted of a series of presentations followed by mock exercises designed to test

understanding and provided an opportunity for feedback.

Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles QC brought remarks and thanked the participants for their strong interest in gaining a better understanding of the legislative process and how to provide drafting instructions.

She said the legislative drafting division of the Attorney General’s Chambers works in accordance with the Government’s legislative

agenda fixed by the Cabinet, which sets out the Government’s legislative priorities for each financial year.

The AG welcomed the opportunity provided by the seminar to foster greater collaboration across the public sector, the press release said.

Due to the high level of interest, the training seminar will be held again in July in Providenciales and will seek to include senior officers of statutory bodies.

Becoming enlightened through our history

MILLS MUSES

IT IS said that history is about ideas, real knowledge and wisdom that prevent the repetition of mistakes.

And that it suggests directions, which when followed, result in humanity being better than it previously was.

Some say it is circular, leaving a point of departure to which it inevitably returns.

My view is that history is a living essence that creates but is created through the thoughts, actions and choices we humans make.

It enables everything, guides our intellect, presents comparisons and analogies of situations, providing us with wise counsel and solutions to complex problems and issues.

Robert Buddan of the University of the West Indies, states that history is an important foundation on which Caribbean politics rests, and that it describes the sequence and nature of events that have shaped the Caribbean over a long period of time.

He sees historical forces as

BY OLIVER MILLS

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

important in establishing the political, economic and social patterns of the structures and processes that help to explain the distinct character of Caribbean politics today.

Here, Buddan seems to support my view of history as creator and enabler, as well as being a living essence.

But his analysis does not go as deep as mine in noting the comparative and solutions aspect of history.

All this shows the real reasons why the TCI needs to formulate a philosophical basis for its history so that its citizens become more enlightened regarding their origins,

achievements and challenges, and then potential solutions could be advanced to deal with the issues it faces.

Falsehoods advanced by some who see its history and accomplishments as the result of the intervention of others could then be refuted.

Recently, an editorial in the Cayman Compass titled, ‘Bringing our history to life’ strikes at the heart of our need to recognise and appreciate our heritage, and create an awareness in our citizens of the issues that have shaped our behaviours and thinking.

The editorial sees history as the

story of how we came to be here in this place and moment.

I think this knowledge gives meaning to our lives and a sense of identity and purpose.

This serves to enlighten us about our origins, the efforts we made to survive various challenges and gives pointers through reasoning as to how we can transform our existing situation while moving further forward.

The editorial speaks of an oral history project in Cayman. With this activity, younger citizens interview senior citizens about their experiences.

From this, they can acquire real knowledge from real people with concrete experiences.

This widens their perspectives concerning the struggles senior citizens faced and the solutions they advanced.

An oral project also helps the young to relate past experiences to the present era, which provides soil for correcting ills, and moving forward in more creative ways.

Oral history further shows how

the past, present and future interrelate. This presents the history of a country in a holistic way.

Our citizens therefore see their country in its totality. Their understanding and knowledge are then expanded, making them more enlightened about their heritage and culture.

This provides the basis for the development of a positive concept, making our people more self-assured.

Knowledge of the TCI’s history enables its inhabitants to read events in a more informed way, seeing connections and developing a comparative perspective, which enables future planning and develops the potential to see the consequences of decisions, and so avoid catastrophes and set-backs.

This is how we become enlightened by our history.

We develop the capacity to manage our development with wisdom and are able to create the future in the present.

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Gov’t launches programme to help prisoners re-enter society

BY OLIVIA ROSE A HOLISTIC rehabilitation programme to help criminal offenders re-enter society in a meaningful way, was officially launched on Wednesday, July 10, at Blue Haven resort.

The initiative dubbed ‘Change for Change’ is one of the Government’s flagship programmes aimed at giving offenders a second chance to contribute positively to their individual development and society as a whole.

The programme was developed on the understanding that in order for the TCI to reduce its prison population, ex-offenders need more compassion and understanding from the criminal justice system and the community.

The Government has taken a multi-sectoral approach with the programme which will see Government ministries, churches, private sector organisations and nonprofit organisations working together to assist offenders and to support their transition.

Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Stephen Dean, delivered the keynote address.

Dean has extensive experience working in the Bahamas’ Urban Renewal Programme, a programme with similar tenants to the TCI’s criminal rehabilitation initiative.

Testimonials were also shared by two ex-offenders, Emanjoe Forbes and Audley Williams, who were both supportive of initiative.

Speaking at the brief ceremony, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said there is an urgency for every facet of society to unite to restore the faith in those who have served their prison sentence, learned their lessons, paid for their mistakes and are willing to work and be a part of civil society once again as law abiding citizens.

“There are some of our people, Turks and Caicos Islanders, who may have made a mistake one time, or made a bad decision that landed them in prison and are being branded by that decision for the rest of their lives.

“They are often times forced to live sometimes in poverty because no one is willing to offer them a chance for redemption. Chance for Change will change that,” the premier said.

She stressed: “We cannot as a small country toss any citizen aside.

Our behaviour to not accept them makes us a part of the problem.

“My Government fully supports this initiative and will do what we can, along with the partnership of the private sector, to push this project forward.

“My vision, our vision, is for it to grow and reach and touch the lives of

Hon. Goldray Ewing, Senior Assistant Comissioner of Police Stephen Dean from the Bahamas Police Force, Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Hon. Karen Malcolm and Hon. Delroy Williams

many previous offenders of the law and motivate them to do better and be better and to break the cycle of repeat offence.

“We have waited long enough for this launch and I am eager and excited to get this programme up and running. There is a lot of work to do, but this is the first step.”

Several plans and objectives were outlined at the launch of the programme including training in plumbing to welding to culinary arts, intended to assist inmates with a range of transferable skills to give them a better chance at being hired once their time is served.

Offenders at Her Majesty’s Prison are currently offered opportunities to develop personal skills and coping mechanisms, these programmes include drug and addiction rehabilitation programmes and anger management classes.

Inmates at the facility are also exposed to training aimed at cultivating skills in agriculture at the onsite farm and culinary skills in HMP’s kitchen.

Plans to launch the Chance for Change programme began under the leadership of the former minister with

responsibility for social development and Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP), Hon. Vaden Williams.

However, after the Cabinet shuffle earlier this year, Hon. Karen Malcolm, who now assumes responsibility for social development under her portfolio, is spearheading the project along with the Social Development Department.

Minister Williams back in

February told the House of Assembly that the Chance for Change programme would also see the implementation of the Alternative Sentencing Bill.

This is intended to give the court more choices in how to deal with convicted people especially youths in the TCI. The programme will work in tandem with the Government’s

Probation, Parole and Rehabilitation Unit which will be established later this year.

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

Fifty-six Haitians illegally enter TCI on two sloops THE COASTAL Radar System on Monday, July 1, captured two illegal vessels making landfall in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ waters.

The first detection was made at about 11.30pm.

When officers from the Marine Branch approached that vessel, they detected 30 people - 25 men

and five women - on board.

They then towed in the 30 foot boat by hitching it to the Marine Branch’s motor vessel Sea Pursuit.

However, while entering the entrance of the marina, two illegal migrants jumped overboard and escaped.

A second illegal vessel was

intercepted by the motor vessel Sea Guardian on Tuesday, July 2, at 10pm. This one was also a 30 foot vessel, and was carrying 20 men and six women.

The detainees were all handed over to task force members who escorted them to the Detention Centre for processing and repatriation.

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The Rotary Club of Providenciales inducted a new executive board for 2019-2020 at Provo Golf Club

Rotary Club of Providenciales welcomes new board PRESIDENT of the Rotary Club of Providenciales, Kymmi Stubbs, passed the presidential chain of office to incoming president Alvin Parker at the club’s board changeover.

The new president said he intends to restore and diversify membership, and reestablish the local branch of the international organisation to its “glory days”.

On Saturday, June 29, at Provo Golf Club the Rotary Club inducted a new executive board for 2019-2020.

The newly elected executive board members are Alvin Parker as president, Kyle Knowles as president elect, Ralph Patrick as VP, Melanie Smith as secretary, Shireen Gardiner as treasurer, Dadre Seymour as projects director, Candianne Williams as club services director, Anansa Jervis as PR director, Roma Stubbs as new generations director, and Kymmi Stubbs as immediate past president and foundation chair.

Parker in his inaugural speech said he was grateful to be elected as the president of

the prestigious club.

“I wish to thank the immediate past president Kymmi Stubbs for her stewardship over the last 12 months,” he told the gathering.

“I have been a member of the Rotary Club of Providenciales for seven years and I intend to give this year my all.

“I intend to restore and diversify membership, as well as re-establish Rotary to the glory days.”

The thanked the incoming board for their

willingness to serve and said he looked forward to their dedication, commitment and support.

The Rotary Club theme for this year is ‘Rotary connects the world’, Parker revealed.

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Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Executive Director for the Office of the Premier, Ronlee James, engage in several important discussions

Premier Cartwright Robinson attends 40th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community

TCI team talk social, economic and policy issues at Caricom conference PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and a delegation from the TCI attended the 40th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) this July.

The high-level meeting was held at Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, from July 3 to 5, under the chairmanship of the prime minister of Saint Lucia, Allen Chastanet.

Cartwright Robinson and Executive Director for the Office of the Premier, Ronlee James, participated in several important discussions with delegates of the Caricom member countries and associate member countries.

The Turks and Caicos Islands, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands are all associate members of Caricom.

The 40th regular meeting builds on the St Ann’s declaration approved at the Caricom 18th Special Meeting on the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME), which was held

in Trinidad and Tobago in December 2018.

The declaration, which established the CSME as the most practical platform to support the region’s growth and development agenda, proposed several actions for determined movement.

During the two-day conference, the premier along with other heads of government, discussed several social, economic and policy issues facing the Caribbean community.

These included the CSME, security, blacklisting, integrating Caribbean science and technology institutional capabilities, border issues, and the SIDS Resilience Foundation.

SINGLE MARKET Secretary general of the Caribbean Community, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, during his opening address stressed the need to complete the measures outlined in the Implementation Plan for

the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME).

He also emphasised the impact of climate change and the importance of security co-operation among member states.

The UN secretary general Antonio Guterres, who was the special guest speaker at the conference, recognised the severity of those challenges and committed his organisation to taking the steps it could to improve access for small states to development financing as a priority.

He further declared that eligibility for Official Development Assistance should include vulnerability criteria.

According to Caricom’s official communique, heads of government expressed concern at the slow pace and low level of implementation of the CSME and at the lack of urgency exhibited by some member states in enacting the necessary legislation and putting in place the administrative measures for implementation.

Heads of government recognised that there are various capacity constraints and there is a need to strengthen capacity at the national level to address the challenges, in particular that of the drafting of legislation.

They agreed to provide greater support to the CSME focal points through the strengthening or establishment of CSME units within the ministries with a focus on implementation in accordance with the agreed timelines.

Heads of government urged member states participating in the CSME as a matter of priority to undertake the necessary action at the national level as agreed in the implementation plan, acknowledging the importance of timely reporting on implementation action and challenges as well as of public education and outreach.

The CSME is an enlarged market aimed at offering more and better opportunities to produce and sell

goods and services and to attract investment, greater economies of scale, increased competitiveness, full employment and improved standards of living for the people of Caricom.

CLIMATE CHANGE Heads of government welcomed the actions by 12 member states to put in place full or partial bans on plastic bags, single-use plastics and Styrofoam and the on-going efforts to implement a region-wide ban on Styrofoam and select single-use plastics.

They agreed to endorse the St John’s Declaration in support of the global anti-plastic campaign.

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place.

“Through Rotary, we can take these gifts and make a genuine difference in the lives of others and throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

He said he anticipates serving the Rotary Club of Providenciales for the next year and encourages the new board and fellow Rotarians to put service above self.

“Let us fulfill our district’s theme of ‘Serve humanity secure our future’ and let us connect the world through dedication and selflessness always,”

‘UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT’ On handing over her role, immediate past president Kymmi Stubbs said she was delighted to serve a one year term as club president with members who “take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to our island’s most persistent issues”.

“Through volunteering through Rotary, our members make lifelong friendships that transcend political and cultural boundaries and foster global understanding and respect,” she added.

She said the group has been able increase service opportunities to connect with new generations, including Rotaract and Interact Clubs in Providenciales and Grand Turk.

“Rotary brings together the kind of people who step forward to take on important issues for local communities worldwide,” Stubbs said.

“Rotary members hail from a range of professional backgrounds; doctors, artists, small business owners, teachers and executives all call themselves Rotarians.

“Rotary connects these unique

perspectives, and helps leverage its members’ expertise to improve lives.”

She highlighted the progress the club has made in expanding polio initiatives through collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

“For more than 30 years, Rotary has been the driving force in the effort to eradicate polio worldwide,” Stubbs said.

She urged Rotarians to focus on service above self and “make it your year to execute like never before”.

“To the new president, expand the membership with like minds,

share stories, resources, and expand our network through collaborations with local and international service opportunities.”

During the months of June and July 2019, Rotary clubs around the world are undertaking the changeover of office bearers to those newly elected for the 2019-2020 Rotary year.

New Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney, explained his vision for building a stronger Rotary, calling on leaders worldwide to expand connections to their communities and to embrace innovative membership models.

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Ten talented employees from Beaches Turks and Caicos travelled to Jamaica to showcase their skills at Sandals’ Festival of the Arts

Beaches employees shine at Festival of the Arts

DANCERS, singers, spoken word artists, models and entertainers - all workers at Beaches Turks and Caicos - took to the stage recently to compete in a regional competition.

The ten talented employees travelled to Jamaica to showcase their skills at Sandals’ Festival of the Arts, which featured 70 other contestants from across the brand.

A company press release on June 25 said it was a night of “creativity, pomp, flair, big wins and notable mentions for the Beaches Turks and Caicos team”.

Housekeeping attendant Romario Brown made history for Beaches Turks and Caicos after winning best male model, marking the first time the resort has come first in that category.

Brown said: “It was an amazing experience to represent Beaches and to win this award for my resort.

“I’m thrilled and grateful to have been given this opportunity to show my creativity.”

Several other employees received notable mentions for their performance including Reuben Enaya and Gideon Bangcong for

duo dance and Charles Hugues who competed in the male vocalist category.

Other participants included Donnell Williams for female model, Lynn Delancy for female vocalist, solo dance by Patrizia Estevez, spoken word by Laurinda Samuels, Damion Davis for musical instrument and Javaughn Matthews in the disc jockey category.

David Ellis, Beaches Turks and Caicos entertainment director, called the Festival of the Arts “an excellent opportunity for staff to

find their creative outlet”.

He added that the competition gives employees a chance to showcase their skills outside of the workplace.

“The event is a great confidence booster for our team who may not always get an opportunity to appear centre stage.

“I think it’s fantastic that our company has programmes that allow employees to travel to another resort and engage with other employees across the brand.

“This really helps to elevate

them and boost staff morale.”

The 2019 Festival of the Arts competition was hosted in Jamaica at the Sandals South Coast Resort.

The overall winners were Alex Richards for best male vocalist, Dwayne Ashby for solo dancer, female vocalist - Johnel Leon, DJ clash - Nicholas Mairs, female model - Shanika Watson, instrumentalist - Jemarie Richards, male model - Romario Brown, duo dance - Owen Brown and Glenroy Walker and spoken word - Tasha Fanus.

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US marketing manager Pamela Ewing filmed with celebrity chef Ralph Pagano on location at Triton Luxury Villa in Long Bay, Providenciales

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Celebrity chef Ralph Pagano is served fresh conch salad at Da Conch Shack in Blue Hills, Providenciales

TCI features on popular US TV network BRAND TCI has made its debut on US television network Lifetime during its award-winning morning show The Balancing Act. The territory featured for 12 minutes during the show’s destination segment, which took viewers on a trip around Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos and Ambergris Cay. The June 10 broadcast was all part of the TCI Tourist Board’s strategic marketing plan to promote the destination in the US market.

US marketing manager Pamela Ewing said the reach and visibility that the TCI will receive from the

board’s partnership with Lifetime will result in increased arrivals and exposure.

“After the initial airing of the feature we received a lot of positive reviews from viewers.

“This partnership with Lifetime will reap tremendous benefits for Turks and Caicos and we are already in discussion regarding the next project.”

She explained, in a press release on Tuesday (July 9), that the Tourist Board’s US office has worked with Lifetime in the past.

However, this was the first time the company brought down a

production crew to film within the destination.

“It was also important to highlight our sister islands to convey to the audience the range of options available for a Turks and Caicos Islands vacation,” she said.

The visual journey through the TCI was led by celebrity chef Ralph Pagano with Director of Tourism Ramon Andrews and Pamela Ewing as tour guides.

Viewers were treated to scenic views of Grace Bay, Mudjin Harbour and the Conch Bar caves. Local delicacies were also showcased with a visit to Da Conch

Shack.

Lifetime Television is a leader in women’s television, one of the toprated cable television networks and is ranked the number one highest-rated women’s channel in the US targeting over 96 million households.

The Balancing Act is Lifetime Television’s highly acclaimed

morning news and talk show.

The TCI episode will air again on July 22 and July 30 at 7.30am.

It will be shown about 200 times in syndication throughout 100 US stations and in up to 500,000 hotel rooms.

It can also be streamed on The Balancing Act’s website.

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Crown counsel completes Master of Laws degree PRINCIPAL Crown counsel Khalila Astwood Tatem returned to the TCI recently after passing her Master of Laws degree in International Maritime Law. She was the first TC Islander to have studied at the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta, and graduated with distinction.

In a Government press release on July 4, she said: “A primary goal of IMLI is to provide professionals with training in all aspects of maritime law and to equip them to assist their countries to better implement the IMO instruments.

“Although the programme was very intensive, it was also very rewarding and provided numerous networking opportunities.

“I am grateful to all who supported, encouraged and in any way assisted me.”

The IMLI held its 30th annual

graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 15, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.

The ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive year of studies in all the areas of international maritime law.

These included the law of the sea, shipping law, marine environmental law, maritime safety and security law and maritime legislation drafting, and a number of workshops and seminars.

During the graduation ceremony, 48 students from 36 countries graduated from the institute’s programmes.

Thirty-nine students were awarded the Degree of Master of Laws (LLM) in International Maritime Law, one student was awarded the Diploma in International Maritime Law and seven students were awarded the Degree of Master of Humanities (MHum) in International Maritime

Legislation.

One student was awarded the Degree of Magister Juris (MJur) in International Maritime Law in absentia.

Tatem obtained a scholarship from the IMO and received funding support from the Deputy Governor’s Office through the Professional Development Fund.

Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles QC welcomed the return of the Crown counsel to the Office of the Attorney General on Monday, July 1.

She said she was delighted to see the ongoing development of Turks and Caicos Islander attorneys.

The AG applauded Tatem for having pursued an area of the law for which there is so little expertise in the Islands and congratulated her for having represented the territory so well.

economies.

Heads of government urged member countries to commit to addressing the damage to ecosystems caused by the unsustainable use and disposal of plastic products, including by significantly reducing singleuse plastic products by 2030 and to work with the private sector to find affordable, sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives.

Caricom leaders further emphasised that prevention and reduction of plastic litter and micro-plastics in the environment from both land and sea-based sources constitute an essential contribution to achieving sustainable development goals for member states and the longterm ambition of elimination of pollution of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Attendees engaged with representatives of the private sector, labour and civil society, met with Congresswoman Stacey E Plaskett from the US Virgin Islands, and discussed topical

issues such as climate change and sustainable development.

They also met with the prime minister of Norway, Erna Solberg and will actively construct a proposal to establish a permanent Africa-Brazil-Caribbean Diaspora Commission which will seek to strengthen relationships across the region.

Caricom has 15 member states – Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Guyana, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

It also has five associate members – Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Caricom’s main purposes are to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, to ensure that the benefits of integration are equitably shared, and to coordinate foreign policy.

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BY TATYANA PATRICK Tatyana Patrick is an aspiring author and recent high school graduate. She is currently employed as a legal secretary and intends to pursue a career in accounting.

You may contact her at tatyana.thisbe@gmail.com if you would like her to provide advice on any topic related to teens.

What kind of tree should we have in the middle of the highway?

SOMETHING drought tolerant, low maintenance and perhaps something local.

I was thinking of doing a project with school students and growing trees for the highway (if anyone school is interested, please let me know).

Let me introduce you to the West Indies mahogany. It is a grand tree with a broad, dense symmetrical crown and a straight trunk often buttressed and swollen at the base.

It has the potential to get 75 feet tall with a trunk diameter in excess of two feet, but such large trees are very rare and are not seen in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Mahoganies in the Islands are no more than 20 to 30 feet tall with 15 to 25 feet canopy spreads.

Mahogany is a native semideciduous tree which loses its old leaves at the end of winter just as the new growth is beginning. It may be leafless for only a week or two.

The leaves of mahogany are unique among North American native trees, they are evenpinnate compound, with three or four pairs of asymmetric leaflets and no leaflet at the tip.

The newly unfolding leaves are reddish purple, soon turning to yellowish green.

Mahogany produces small, fragrant, rather inconspicuous flowers on the year’s new growth as the leaves are

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emerging, and both male and female flowers are produced on the same tree.

The conspicuous fruits are woody five-lobed capsules, about five inches long. They persist on the branchlets until leaf fall the following spring, when they split open to release the abundant seeds.

There are three species in the genus Swietenia, all native to the New World tropics. Unfortunately, large trees are scarce because the wood is very valuable.

Given ideal conditions, mahogany is a fast growing tree. It is tolerant of acidic to alkaline soils.

During its formative years, keep mahogany pruned to a single leader with evenly spaced branches around the trunk.

Mahogany needs regular watering for best growth.

Established specimens can tolerate dry spells, but they may drop leaves.

Mahogany is difficult to start from cuttings, and usually is grown from seed. Mahogany’s little winged seeds are spread by the wind and often give rise to numerous seedlings in the vicinity of mature trees.

Mahogany is a popular avenue, shade and framing. It often is used in parks and commercial

landscapes, and around parking lots.

On streets they usually are planted about 30 feet apart.

I believe it would be a great choice of tree for our nude highway planters.

Mahogany casts only a light shadow and doesn’t discourage grass and other plantings beneath it.

West Indies mahogany is renowned for its ability to withstand strong winds, and it is moderately tolerant of salt spray and salty soils.

It’s a good large shade or specimen tree for coastal but not fully exposed to the sea landscapes.

The wood of mahogany is one of the most valuable cabinet woods of any tree. The wood of mahogany is hard and reddish in color.

Chippendale and Hepplewhite cabinets made from mahogany in the mid1700s are worth small fortunes today.

Next week I will come up with other trees options.

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Joining the workforce

WORK, work, work, work, work. Hmm, it sounds a lot more fun when Rihanna sings it, huh?

While work can be really stressful, it can be extremely rewarding. Being an employee is a bit different from being a student though, so it would be wise to read these tips to ensure that you are truly ready to be a member of staff.

BE ON YOUR BEST BEHAVIOUR I know I said the work environment and school is not the same but several of the same rules apply.

You should be punctual, dress neatly, put away electronic devices unless they are being used to complete any workrelated tasks, etc.

These are obvious things that you should know without anyone saying, but if you’re ever in doubt you can always refer to your contract, the employee handbook or your co-workers.

GUARD YOUR TONGUE Be very careful of what you say about others. Everyone who smiles with you is not your friend.

If one of your superiors upsets you, whisper a prayer and keep it moving. Speaking ill of others, especially those in power, can land you into trouble.

Do not rant about anyone to

your co-workers.

REMEMBER WHAT YOU CAME FOR It is good to get along with others but don’t get so caught up in making friendships that you are distracted from why you sought a job in the first place.

Do not allow your fear of losing a friend make you lose your means of making a living.

Covering up for corrupt coworkers is a no-no. If they are caught, you will be in hot water as well because you assisted them in wrongdoing.

Be an honest worker even when it is difficult and you believe no one is watching because someone always is. Bad deeds have a way of catching up to people sooner or later.

Perhaps you’ll start a business of your own one day, be a housewife or choose some other path than the typical 40 years in the labour force.

In those instances, these tips can still apply in some way or another.

No type of work is more useful than the others. We all contribute to society’s betterment with the work we do so long as it’s legal.

Get to work then make the boss and most importantly yourself, proud. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish when you keep your head in the game.

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Gibbs Cay is in a national park, says DECR THE TINY island of Gibbs Cay off Grand Turk, famous for its friendly sting rays, is part of a national park, environment heads reminded this week.

According to the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) on Monday (July 8), Gibbs Cay falls within the Grand Turk Cays Land and Sea National Park.

Anyone breaking the rules of national parks, such as feeding or damaging sea life, could face a fine of up to $50,000 or a year in prison.

In a publically issued statement the department said the designation is within the National Parks Ordinance 2014, in which Grand Turk Cays Land and Sea National Park is defined.

It describes it as “an area of 386

acres south east of Grand Turk comprising the whole land area of Gibbs, Penniston and Martin Alonza Pinzon Cays off Grand Turk and the surrounding 400 foot of sea in each case”.

The department went on to narrate a section of the National Parks Regulations under Prohibitions and Permitted activities, in which the following are prohibited.

“The taking of any animal or plant by any method on land or at sea, except to the extent permitted in any fishing zone; and “The destruction of, or damage or injury to, any animal or plant.”

Also, the Fisheries Protection Ordinance 2014, says that no person shall engage in the practice of

Beautiful Gibbs Cay is famous for its friendly sting rays (photo by Devano Pierre @devanopierre)

throwing any food into the water for the purposes of feeding or attracting or harvesting any species of marine life unless authorised to do so by the director.

Anyone who contravenes any

South Caicos promised better infrastructure, amid calls for patience PROPER working conditions and better infrastructure are what the Government has promised the residents of South Caicos, while also calling on them to be patient for things to improve.

This is according to a press statement issued by the Government Information Services this week, following an official visit to the sister island by Hon. Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning

and Development.

Accompanying the Deputy Premier were a team from the Public Works Department and other staff of the ministry.

Commenting on the trip, Hon. Astwood stated: “The Government realises that one of the critical needs of the residents of South Caicos is to have proper infrastructure and better working conditions for civil servants, students and proper access to public services.

ATM banking services to return to North Caicos THE GOVERNMENT is working to reintroduce an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to assist with banking services in North and Middle Caicos.

North Caicos parliamentary representative Hon. Ralph Higgs this week announced that the ATM will be provided by CIBC First Caribbean International Bank, and is expected to return to the twin islands on or before August 31.

Commenting on the return of service to the islands, Higgs said: “It’s been a long time coming.

“However, as the representative, I am pleased with

the Government’s commitment to see banking services in all of our islands, and also the bank’s reassurance and pledge to serve our people and communities.”

He added that the TCIG is actively working to ensure that the necessary and crucial service is adequately available to residents in all islands.

Larry Lawrence, CIBC’s country head for the TCI, said on Thursday (July 11) that no comment regarding this development will be issued at this time.

However, a formal statement from the bank will be released shortly.

“The Office of the Deputy Premier and the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning will remain committed to ensuring all efforts are made within this financial year to adequately address these problems.”

He added that with the full backing of the Government - under the Development Fund - the Public Works Department, through existing and pending new projects for South Caicos, has already taken bold initiatives to ensure that suitable spaces and proper working environments are in place for the students, civil servants and residents alike.

“The ministry therefore requests the patience of the general public and residents of South Caicos as we aggressively implement new capital projects and ensure the timely completion of the critical projects currently underway,” the deputy premier said.

During their visit the team toured several of the Government’s capital projects and sites where additional projects are to be done.

These were: Marjorie Basden High School, Iris Stubbs Primary School, South Caicos Government office complex and a number of hurricane shelters.

In addition, while in South Caicos the ministerial team also discussed works to the community centre, the Government clinic, the Regatta Village and wharf for which an invitation to tender is being finalised, the Wellness Centre and the muchneeded works to the public library.

provision of these regulations commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of $50,000 or to a term of imprisonment of one year or to both.

“We recommend that, for the safety of the wildlife as well as your guests, those engaging in these prohibited activities listed above

should cease such activities forthwith and persons found circumventing the law and not adhering to this notice would be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law,” the department said.

More information can be obtained from the DECR at environment@ gov.tc

Youth centre offers exciting camps for kids this summer KEEP your kids engaged this summer with a wide and varied selection of educational and fun activities.

The Edward Gartland Youth Centre (EDYC) has more than 20 camps and workshops on offer to young people this season.

“Our camp experience is one of a kind,” EDYC director, Roxann Wake-Forbes said.

“We offer two camps daily covering different areas for your kids to get involved in, keeping them engaged as well as providing them with a positive learning experience.

“We are excited to announce our camps including cooking, basketball, TCI animals, lacrosse, fitness and nutrition, swimming, film festival, national trust, boys and girls camps to name a few.”

All of the camps are facilitated by various influential members of the local community such as Surfside Academy, The Hartling Group, Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Department, Turks and Caicos Islands Film Festival, Nutrition in Demand and many more, the director added.

Parents can pick up camp and workshop schedules and registration forms at the EDYC location Down Town, behind Smart IGA and the Community College in Providenciales.

Limited spaces are available so be sure not to delay, registration is $10 per camp, Monday to Friday, catering for children aged 10 to 18.

The director said the basketball and lacrosse camps are free, as well as all of the workshops.

“Don’t forget that every year we reach our maximum capacity early… so come down to the centre to register,” she added.

Places will be given on a first come first served basis and are only secured once payment is received.

“We look forward to interacting and creating a memorable summer for you and your child,” Wake-Forbes said.

More information is available at 331-9602/332-9605, by email at info@ecgyouthcentre.com or on Facebook www.facebook. com/ecgyouthcentre

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Are sugary drinks causing cancer?

SUGARY drinks - including fruit juice and fizzy pop - may increase the risk of cancer, French scientists say.

The link was suggested by a study, published in the British Medical Journal, that followed more than 100,000 people for five years.

The team at Université Sorbonne Paris Cité speculate that the impact of blood sugar levels may be to blame.

However, the research is far from definitive proof and experts have called for more research.

WHAT COUNTS AS A SUGARY DRINK? The researchers defined it as a drink with more than 5% sugar.

That included fruit juice (even with no added sugar), soft drinks, sweetened milkshakes, energy drinks and tea or coffee with sugar stirred in.

The team also looked at diet drinks using zero-calorie artificial sweeteners instead of sugar but found no link with cancer.

HOW BIG IS THE CANCER RISK? The study concluded that drinking an extra 100ml of sugary drinks a day - about two cans a week - would increase the risk of cancer by 18%.

For every 1,000 people in the study, there were 22 cancers.

So, if they all drank an extra 100ml a day, it would result in four more cancers - taking the total to 26 per 1,000 per five years, according to

of sugar in our diet is extremely important.”

The study concluded that drinking an extra 100ml of sugary drinks, which included fruit juice, a day - about two cans a week - would increase the risk of cancer by 18%.

the researchers.

“However, this assumes that there is a genuine causal link between sugary drink intake and developing cancer and this still needs further research,” said Dr Graham Wheeler, a senior statistician at Cancer Research UK. Of the 2,193 cancers found during the study, 693 were breast cancers, 291 were prostate cancers and 166 were colorectal cancers.

IS THIS DEFINITIVE PROOF? No - the way the study was designed means it can spot patterns in the data but cannot explain them.

So, it did show that the people who drank the most (about 185ml a day) had more cancer cases than those who drank the least (less than

30ml a day).

And one possible explanation is that sugary drinks are increasing cancer risk.

But, alternatively, people who drink the most sugary drinks could have other unhealthy behaviours (eating more salt and calories than then rest, for example) that raise their cancer risk and the sugary drinks themselves could be irrelevant.

So, the study cannot say that sugary drinks cause cancer.

“While this study doesn’t offer a definitive causative answer about sugar and cancer, it does add to the overall picture of the importance of the current drive to reduce our sugar intake,” said Dr Amelia Lake, from Teesside University.

She added: “Reducing the amount

IS THIS JUST ABOUT OBESITY? Obesity is a major cause of some cancers - and excessive consumption of sugary drinks would increase the odds of putting on weight.

However, the study said it was not the whole story.

“Obesity and weight gain caused by sugary-drink excessive consumption certainly played a role in the association but they did not explain the whole association,” Dr Mathilde Touvier, one of the researchers, told BBC News.

SO WHAT MIGHT BE GOING ON? The French researchers say the link “was strongly driven by sugar content” and they blame blood sugar levels.

They also suggest some chemicals in the beverages, such as those that give an appealing colour, may be to blame.

However, their study does not attempt to answer this question.

“I find the biological plausibility of this difficult, given there was no significant difference between groups in relation to body weight or incidence of diabetes, which is often cited as an associated risk,” Catherine Collins, an NHS dietitian, said.

WHAT DO THE RESEARCHERS SAY? The team at Université Sorbonne

Paris Cité say more large scale studies are needed to corroborate the findings.

“Sugary drinks are known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, overweight, obesity and diabetes,” said Dr Touvier.

“But what we show is they are also associated, maybe, with cancer risk.”

They say their research is further evidence that taxing sugary drinks is a good idea.

“These data support the relevance of existing nutritional recommendations to limit sugary drink consumption, including 100% fruit juice, as well as policy actions, such as taxation and marketing restrictions targeting sugary drinks,” their report says.

The UK introduced a sugar tax in 2018, with manufacturers having to pay a levy on high-sugar drinks they produce.

WHAT DO DRINKS COMPANIES HAVE TO SAY? The British Soft Drinks Association said the study “does not provide evidence of cause, as the authors readily admit”.

Its director general, Gavin Partington, added: “Soft drinks are safe to consume as part of a balanced diet.

“The soft drinks industry recognises it has a role to play in helping to tackle obesity, which is why we have led the way in calorie and sugar reduction.” (BBC)

Climate change: Water and green energy produced by a single device RESEARCHERS have found a way to purify water and produce electricity from a single device powered by sunlight.

The scientists adapted a solar panel that not only generated power, but used some of the heat energy to distil and purify sea water.

They believe the idea could make a major difference in sunny climates with limited water supplies.

The lead author expects that a commercial device could be available in five years.

Clean energy and clean water are among the major challenges for sustainable development especially in emerging countries. But traditional approaches to electricity generation consume huge amounts of water. In the US and Europe about 50% of water withdrawals are for energy production.

Similarly, producing water for humans via desalination in countries with water scarcity is a huge consumer of energy. It’s estimated that in Arab countries around 15% of electricity production is used to

produce drinking water.

Now, researchers believe they have found a way to combine these actions in a single device.

Existing state-of-the-art solar panels face physical limits on the amount of sunlight they can actually turn into electricity. Normally about 10-20% of the sun that hits the panel becomes power. The rest of this heat is considered as waste.

In this experiment, the scientists designed a three stage membrane distillation unit and attached it to the back of the photovoltaic (PV) panel.

The membrane essentially evaporates seawater at relatively low temperatures. The researchers were able to produce three times more water than conventional solar stills while also generating electricity with an efficiency greater than 11%. This meant the device was generating nine times more power than had been achieved in previously published research.

“The waste heat from PV panels has really been ignored, no one has

How a combined solar panel and water purifier might look.

thought about it as a resource,” said lead author Prof Peng Wang from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia.

“We use the heat to generate water

vapour that gets transported across the membrane and then it condenses on the other side.”

“Because it is a multiple stage distillation device, it also allows the

latent heat in the condensation to be utilised to drive the second cycle of water evaporation. So that is why we can get a very high fresh water production rate by this device.”

According to the authors if the technology was scaled up and used globally, it could, in theory, produce 10% of the total amount of drinking water consumed in 2017.

However there are many tricky steps to go through to develop and commercialise this type of device.

There are some inherent drawbacks in that it needs a large area of land to collect enough solar light to be effective at producing water.

“It can be used for coastal areas as long as you are not talking about delivering drinking water for a city of over one million people,” said Prof Wang.

“It is a suitable technology to deliver drinking water at the small to medium scale,” he explained.

The study has been published in the journal Nature Communications.

(BBC)

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Barbados government approves shutdown policy for island in event of storm or other severe weather CABINET has approved a shutdown policy that will take effect in the event of a severe weather, tropical storm or hurricane warning is issued by the Barbados Meteorological Service.

The revised Policy Framework and Standard Operating Procedures for the Systematic Shutdown and Reactivation of Barbados will be activated in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and the Emergency Management Advisory Council. Under the revised policy, government, through the Minister of Home Affairs, will issue a National Shutdown Administrative Instruction to shut down the country, following consultation with the relevant agencies in relation to the threat.

However, the document indicates that the National Shutdown would be done on a staggered basis to ensure that key elements of national operations are followed to maintain an effective level of operation for as long as possible, while facilitating the systematic closure of nonessential operations.

According to the schedule for the national shutdown, visitors will be given an opportunity to leave the island 36 to 48 hours ahead of the expected impact, depending on flight availability.

All educational institutions, including schools, pre-schools, day care centres (both for children and the elderly) and the Barbados Community College, will close 24 hours ahead of impact, while visitors will also be given a final opportunity to leave the island.

All non-essential services of the public and private sectors must shut down 18 hours ahead of impact, while

Bermuda has shown resistance to the UK, earlier this month Premier David Burt accused the British Government of an attempt to impose “modern-day colonialism”.

All non-essential services of the public and private sectors must shut down 18 hours ahead of impact, while public shelters will be activated 12 to 18 hours ahead.

public shelters will be activated 12 to 18 hours ahead.

Except for the emergency services, such as the Royal Barbados Police Force, the Barbados Fire Service, the Emergency Ambulance Service, hospitals and the Department of Emergency Management, the entire country will be on shut down six hours ahead of impact.

Essential services in the private sector have been identified as utility companies, supermarkets, minimarts, shops, pharmacies, general stores, including hardware stores and lumberyards, companies that provide public transportation and telecommunication providers.

Persons are asked to note that no response will be available by responder agencies during impact.

Meanwhile, an all-clear will be

issued to the general public after the Director of the Meteorological Services has determined that the weather system no longer poses a threat to Barbados, and after collaboration with the Director of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).

Public officers are expected to return to work during normal working hours following an all clear notification issued by the NEOC, after consultation with the Head of the Public Service and Cabinet Secretary.

All statements on the situation will be made by government officials, with support from the Chief Information Officer of the Barbados Government Information Service, and if necessary, through the National Emergency Broadcast System. (Caribbean360)

Bermuda: Fresh look at independence called for by PLP PROGRESSIVE Labour Party backbenchers have called for a fresh discussion on independence.

Walton Brown said the need for a debate had become more important because the British Government had forced social and financial policies on Bermuda.

He told the House of Assembly last Friday: “Since 1999, we have had the UK Government devolving power back to itself and we have had a series of challenges in that regard.

“We have the UK Government putting pressure on us to do things in our social policies that we have resisted, we have had pressure in terms of financial disclosure that we are resisting and need to continue to resist.”

Mr Brown said: “We have to fight this onslaught of the UK Government as much as we can. It is untoward, it is inappropriate and it is highly offensive and we need to

come together to address this issue.”

He added: “I know there is a lot of fear out there just to raise the topic itself, but we should have no fear of such an important issue.

“We should take the bull by the horns and address the issue forthrightly.”

Backbench colleague Rolfe Commissiong backed Mr Brown’s views and said the subject of independence was far from dead.

Mr Commissiong added: “In many ways it’s maybe even more relevant now for due consideration than it has been for the last one or two decades.

“It may indeed be time for that topic to come back upon the national stage for a new generation to join us old folks in examining the issue.”

Mr Commissiong added independence would create a “truly national identity” and “real citizenship” for Bermuda. (Royal Gazette)

Third American in a month dies during plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic A MOTHER from New Rochelle, New York, died while undergoing plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic, CBS New York reports.

She is the third American to die in a monthduring a cosmetic operation in the Caribbean nation.

According to her sister, Maxine David, Alexandra Medina was unhappy with her appearance, and asked doctors in the U.S. about undergoing liposuction. However, she was apparently told that she needed to lose weight before getting the surgery.

Her sister says Medina contacted a Dominican doctor through Facebook, who said the surgery wouldn’t be an issue.

“This doctor was like, ‘No

problem. We can do it. We can handle it. We’ve dealt with bigger women, so come here. We’ll do it.’ And it was obviously also cheaper,” David said.

During liposuction at a Santo Domingo clinic Friday, Medina died on the operating table, allegedly from a blood clot.

The Dominican Health Minister apparently told David a full review will take place, but she is concerned they will sweep it under the rug.

“Women are going over there for these surgeries, these elective surgeries, and not coming out alive,” David said.

“There are reasonable facilities in Europe, South America, et cetera, but they are usually subject to the

same set of criteria we have here,” Manhattan plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Spinelli told CBS New York. “To indiscriminately choose some place on the basis of finances is a grave mistake.”

In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about the dangers of “medical tourism” after at least 18 women from the East Coast became infected with a disfiguring bacteria following plastic surgery procedures they had in the Dominican Republic.

David said she will remember her sister as a “savvy, smart, vibrant and passionate” woman whose cheap surgery came at a terrible cost.

(CBSnews)

Alexandra Medina seen in an undated photo.

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Mitchell describes Bahamian government’s position on reparations as ‘racist’

Last Thursday’s crashed killed American billionaire Chris Cline, a 60-year-old American coal tycoon, his 22-year-old daughter Kameron and five other people, including the pilot.

Bahamas: Cline helicopter almost identical to model that crashed in UK THE helicopter that crashed last week in Bahamian waters, killing seven, was nearly identical to a craft that crashed less than a year ago in the United Kingdom and resulted in the deaths of five people, including a pilot and four passengers from the Leicester City Football Club.

On October 27, 2018, an AgustaWestland AW169 chopper crashed shortly after take-off from the King Power Stadium, home of the football club. Among those killed was billionaire club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. UK investigators blamed the crash on a loss of yaw control owing to a failure of the tail rotor control linkage.

The European Aviation Safety Agency subsequently issued an airworthiness directive demanding checks of tails on all AgustaWestland AW169 helicopters as a precautionary measure. That directive was identical to one the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration issued in 2018 concerning the helicopter model involved in last week’s crash, the AgustaWestland AW139.

After receiving reports of

concerns that the thickness of the gearbox housing “does not conform to its type design,” the FAA issued a directive requiring inspections of tail rotor gearboxes. The FAA said the action is “intended to detect and correct an unsafe condition on these products,” specifically a crack in housing that could “result in the failure of the tail gear rotor transmission and loss of helicopter control.”

According to Business Jet traveller, a magazine that publishes editorials on aviation matters, the AW169 was designed to be similar to the AW139, allowing pilots trained on one aircraft to easily transition to the other.

Thursday’s crashed killed American billionaire Chris Cline, a 60-year-old American coal tycoon, his 22-year-old daughter Kameron and five other people, including the pilot. The helicopter, registration number N32CC, departed Big Grand Cay in the Abacos at around 2am on July 4 for Fort Lauderdale to take one of the guests to hospital for an unspecified medical emergency.

IN the wake of Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest underscoring that reparations for black Bahamians are not a government priority, Opposition Chairman Fred Mitchell has described the Minnis administration’s position on the matter as “racist”.

Mr Mitchell also described Mr Turnquest’s comments that “looking backwards doesn’t help you win a race” as hypocritical – noting the Free National Movement is “always seeking” to denigrate Sir Lynden Pindling and the Progressive Liberal Party government from the 1980s.

In an interview with The Tribune on Monday, Mr Turnquest was asked his thoughts on calls for reparations.

To this, he said reparations are not at the top of the list of items the government is “concerned about”, adding the Minnis Administration is instead focused on developing the economy and “empowering people”.

In March 2014, the Christie Administration formed a National Reparations Committee to establish the moral, ethical, and legal case for the payment of repatriations by the former colonial European countries.

Mr Mitchell was Minister of Foreign Affairs in that administration.

“The Deputy Prime Minister is a hypocrite,” he told the Tribune yesterday. “They don’t want to look backwards for something that will help black Bahamians but are happy to look backwards to the socalled drug era to denigrate black leadership …he should be reminded that what is sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander.”

“The latter point is the FNM is always seeking to denigrate Lynden Pindling with baseless innuendos from his government in the 1980s

PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell opined that the Free National Movement is “always seeking” to denigrate Sir Lynden Pindling and the Progressive Liberal Party government from the 1980s.

but that’s ok because it suits their political purposes... but reparations to which all right-thinking and decent people think in principle is morally sound and restorative for black people in the diaspora we shouldn’t look back...it is racist,” Mr Mitchell continued.

He added the PLP supports the CARICOM consensus on the matter.

There is currently a national discourse on the intersections of race and class in the Bahamas in the aftermath of comments made by former Cabinet minister Brent Symonette who suggested he faced political barriers and attacks due to his skin colour.

Mr Symonette, who resigned as Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Immigration last week, suggested the country was not ready for a white prime minister and reiterated his call for a national discussion on race and wealth in politics.

Last week, former Minister of State on Legal Affairs Damian Gomez

said he believes that conversation should start with reparations.

Mr Turnquest, however, disagrees.

“So, I’ve heard this whole thing about reparations and while it is (an) interesting concept, I don’t think anybody around the world yet has figured out how that exactly works,” Mr Turnquest said on Monday.

“Who are you seeking reparations from, on what basis, what is enough, how do you value that… so, again, it’s not at the top of our list of items to be concerned about.

“We’re much more focused on trying to build an economy to move the country from where it is today. Again, this whole idea that somebody’s done us wrong… or somebody owes us something is a thought that we don’t want to necessarily encourage.”

“So again, for me, it’s about going forward and ensuring that we put in place the structures and the opportunity for Bahamians to be successful.” (Tribune242)

Family says no one jumped in to help woman killed in Bahamas shark attack THE family of a 21-year-old woman killed in a shark attack in the Bahamas said the tour company did not mobilise to help in any way and did not have proper safety measures in place for an emergency situation.

Jordan Lindsey, an honour student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, was snorkeling off Rose Island, a popular spot northeast of the Bahamian capital Nassau, on June 26 when authorities said she was attacked by three sharks.

On Tuesday, her family issued a statement to clarify what happened that day and to encourage tour excursion companies to have mandatory safety measures put in place.

While the whole family was on Rose Island that day as part of a Sandy Toes Day Excursion, only Jordan and her mother, Kami, were

snorkeling at the time, the statement said. Her siblings, father and longtime girlfriend did not witness the attack.

When Jordan and Kami entered the water, they were acknowledged by two staff members who were finishing their lunch on land, but no guides or staff members entered the water with them.

During the attack, Jordan and her mother were inside and at the far end of the roped-off snorkeling area, the family statement said. Other snorkelers were a good distance away from where the attack happened and later scrambled out of the water for fear of their safety. The family said the sharks were not seen by anyone until the attack.

According to the statement, no Sandy Toes staff members jumped in or “mobilized to assist in any way.”

Jordan Lindsey was killed late last month.

“Jordan’s mother recalls, as she swam to Jordan and told Jordan to try to swim toward her, she thought certainly a boat would come to whisk them out of the water and harm’s way,

but that did not happen,” the statement reads. “Two staff members called over from the rocky hill, telling Kami and Jordan to swim to them. As they tried to swim toward each other and toward

the rocky hill, a shark came between them and again attacked Jordan. By this time, Kami was able to grab Jordan’s hand and drag her to the rocky shore where the staff members pulled both of them out of the water.”

Once both women were out of the water, the family said the staff had no first aid kit or basic supplies for any type of injury — and provided no first aid “whatsoever.”

“It felt like a lifetime as they waited for a boat to arrive. When the small boat arrived, it contained only a bench and a staff member driving.

A staff member waiting with Jordan and Kami, helped Kami get Jordan into the boat and the 4 of them drove off to Nassau,” the statement added.

“There were no medical or emergency supplies in the boat. The only thing provided were towels which were used to cover Jordan’s legs.”

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Strait of Hormuz: Iranian boats ‘tried to intercept British tanker’ IRANIAN boats tried to impede a British oil tanker near the Gulf before being driven off by a Royal Navy ship, the Ministry of Defence has said.

HMS Montrose, a British frigate shadowing the BP-owned tanker, was forced to move between the three boats and the tanker, a spokesman said.

He described the Iranians’ actions as “contrary to international law”.

Iran had threatened to retaliate for the seizure of one of its own tankers, but denied any attempted seizure.

Boats believed to belong to Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) approached the tanker, British Heritage, and tried to bring it to a halt as it was moving out of the Gulf into the Strait of Hormuz.

Guns on HMS Montrose were trained on the Iranian boats as they were ordered to back off, US media reported. The boats heeded the warning and no shots were fired.

The BBC has been told British Heritage was near the island of Abu Musa when it was approached by the Iranian boats.

Although Abu Musa is in disputed territorial waters, HMS Montrose remained in international waters

UK made the claims “for creating tension”.

“These claims have no value,” Mr Zarif added, according to the Fars news agency.

HMS Montrose was shadowing a British tanker as it moved into the Strait of Hormuz

throughout.

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt said the government was concerned by the incident and urged the Iranian authorities to “de-escalate the situation”.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt added the UK would monitor the situation “very carefully”.

Prime Minister Theresa May’s official spokesman said the government was “committed to maintaining freedom of navigation

in accordance with international law”.

WHAT DOES IRAN SAY? The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has denied claims it tried to seize the tanker, Iranian news agencies reported. IRGC’s navy said there had been no confrontation with any foreign vessels in the past 24 hours.

Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the

WHY ARE UK-IRAN TENSIONS ESCALATING? The relationship between the UK and Iran has become increasingly strained, after Britain said the Iranian regime was “almost certainly” responsible for the attacks on two oil tankers in June.

Last week, British Royal Marines helped the authorities in Gibraltar seize an oil tanker because of evidence it was carrying Iranian crude oil to Syria in breach of EU sanctions.

On Thursday an Iranian official told the BBC the seizure was “unnecessary and non-constructive escalation by the UK”.

The official claimed the oil was not bound for Syria and called for the tanker to be released.

The government of Gibraltar said it would not comment on matters relating to the vessel as it was the subject of a police investigation. It said the matter was also now in the Supreme Court.

The Port of Gibraltar’s live map showed the tanker, Grace 1, remained anchored about 3km off the east coast of Gibraltar.

At the time of the Gibraltar incident, Iran summoned the British ambassador in Tehran to complain about what it said was a “form of piracy”.

An Iranian official said a British oil tanker should be seized if Grace 1 was not released.

On Wednesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani mocked the UK, calling it “scared” and “hopeless” for using Royal Navy warships to shadow another British tanker in the Gulf.

HMS Montrose had shadowed the British tanker Pacific Voyager for some of the way through the Strait of Hormuz, but that journey had passed without incident.

“You, Britain, are the initiator of insecurity and you will realise the consequences later,” Mr Rouhani said.

The UK has also been pressing Iran to release British-Iranian mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe who was jailed for five years in 2016 after being convicted for spying, which she denies. (BBC)

Barry threatening more epic flooding in Louisiana A DANGEROUS cyclone spinning toward the Gulf Coast intensified Thursday to become Tropical Storm Barry.

It’s the first tropical storm to threaten the US this year. But before Barry makes landfall -- possibly Saturday in Louisiana -- it’ll likely be a full-blown hurricane, meaning winds will top 74 mph.

But it’s not the wind that makes this storm so treacherous. It’s the colossal rainfall and massive storm surges.

Streets in New Orleans have already turned into lakes after the storm’s outer bands pummeled the city with up to 9 inches of rain.

And it’ll only get worse.

As of 11 a.m. ET, Barry was hurling sustained winds of 40 mph in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said.

But because Barry is a slowmoving storm -- crawling across the Gulf at just 5 mph -- the system will hover over the same places for a long time, dropping relentless rain and adding to the widespread flooding.

In Grand Isle, Louisiana, the mayor and town council ordered everyone to evacuate Thursday.

“We are expecting a rain fall total that can range from 6” to 10”,” they said in a statement. “We will be experiencing unusual high tides that will range more than 3 feet above ground.”

Torrential rain and flooding are the biggest threats Southern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle are under the gun for extreme rainfall Thursday, CNN meteorologist Haley Brink said.

And storm surge on the coast could be “life-threatening,” the National Hurricane Center said.

The rain and storm surge will cause the Mississippi River to swell to dangerous levels. The Mississippi River could crest at 20 feet in New Orleans, or 1.3 feet below the record.

The city is only protected to a height of 20 feet.

In preparation for the onslaught, Louisiana officials have started closing flood gates. The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority has about 250 flood gates, spokesman Antwan Harris said.

More than 200 flood gates in New Orleans and St. Bernard parishes are expected to be closed by Friday, local media reported.

New Orleans suffered the wrath of the storm’s outer bands Wednesday, when up to 9 inches of rain submerged entire neighborhoods under water.

Resident Dannie P. Davis said she saw enough and is getting ready to leave. She just doesn’t know where yet.

“I am evacuating. The water levels ... were too high for my comfort, and

The Broadmoor neighbourhood in New Orleans was flooded Wednesday.

my car nearly flooded,” Davis told CNN on Thursday.

“I haven’t seen this much rain and flooding before a hurricane in a while. While the evacuation isn’t mandatory, I am leaving as a precaution. Who knows what’s to come, how and whether the city will able to handle it.”

Davis said she’s packing up her car with her two dogs and will “head north” in hopes of finding safe, “torrential-rain-free accommodations.”

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards warned “no one should take this storm lightly,” as 10 to 15 inches

of rain could fall within 24 hours between Friday and Saturday.

He declared a state of emergency and urged residents to have a contingency plan for family and pets.

“This is going to be a Louisiana event with coastal flooding and heavy rainfall potentially impacting every part of the state,” Edwards said.

And just because the storm might max out as a Category 1 hurricane doesn’t mean it won’t be destructive.

Hurricane categories only denote maximum sustained wind speeds, not rainfall or other factors.

“As we know all too well in

Louisiana, low intensity does not necessarily mean low impact,” the governor said.

In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott told residents to make plans now.

“Begin preparing your property, your supplies, your lines of communication to your family members,” Abbott said. “Begin preparing to know exactly where you need to go if you need to evacuate.”

Even if you live far from the coast, you could still get hit by the storm in terms of gas prices.

The tropical system is swirling near many of the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf are evacuating their facilities, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said.

The companies have evacuated employees from 15 production platforms and four rigs so far. Three of the 20 rigs operating in the Gulf have also moved out of the path of the storm, it said.

Unlike drilling rigs, which typically move from location to location, production facilities stay in the same spot throughout a project’s duration.

And even days before landfall.

US oil rose above $60 a barrel on Wednesday amid worries that the storm system could derail crude production in the Gulf of Mexico.

(CNN)

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No evidence UK ambassador to US leaked email was a hack Ursula von der Leyen took the same line as her predecessor.

Likely new EU chief signals she will not reopen talks with UK THE nominee to replace Jean-Claude Juncker as European Commission president has vowed to defend the “precious” Irish backstop and signalled that she would not reopen Brexit talks.

At a hearing of MEPs in Brussels Ursula von der Leyen took the same line as her predecessor, dashing hopes in Westminster that the EU would use the leadership handover to adjust its stance.

“I think it’s a good deal, but it is your responsibility and your noble task to sort this out,” the German politician told a Remain-backing British MEP in the European parliament.

Responding to another question from an Irish MEP about the controversial backstop policy she said: “I think the backstop is of utmost importance and we absolutely know how crucial this nonexistent border is for you.

“Having the backstop in the Brexit deal is precious, important and has to be defended.”

The declaration represents the

candidate’s first comments on Brexit since she was selected for the post.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have both said they would try to renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal agreement – despite all EU leaders having said the matter is closed for them since last year.

Ms Von der Leyen was nominated

by EU leaders to be the political head of the EU’s executive branch for the next five years. She faces a vote in the European parliament to confirm her appointment next Tuesday and is currently in both open and closed consultations with MEPs from across the parliament.

One source familiar with discussions between British MEPs and Ms Von der Leyen said the nominee had privately expressed openness to a further extension of Article 50 later this year. The Brexit negotiating period currently runs out on 31 October; any final decision over an extension would be made by EU leaders at a summit ahead of the deadline.

THERE is no evidence the publication of the email in which Sir Kim Darroch criticised President Trump’s administration was due to a hack, a Foreign Office minister has said.

Sir Kim stepped down as ambassador to the US on Wednesday, saying it was “impossible” for him to continue.

Sir Alan Duncan told the Commons he had not ruled out a hack - but said there was currently no evidence of one.

He added Sir Kim still had something to offer and could be given a new role.

“We do not, at the moment, have any evidence that this was a hack so our focus is on finding someone within the system who has released illicitly these communications,” Sir Alan said.

Prior to Sir Kim’s resignation, President Trump said that the US would no longer deal with Sir Kim. The US president had branded him “a very stupid guy” after confidential emails emerged where the ambassador had called his administration “clumsy and inept”.

Sir Alan also failed to rule out Prime Minister Theresa May appointing a new US ambassador before she leaves office on 23 July.

Shadow foreign office minister Liz McInnes had asked if the Foreign Office would ensure a new ambassador to the US was appointed before the new prime minister takes office “so we still have at least one UK representative willing to speak truth to power in Washington”.

Answering her question, Sir Alan said: “The next ambassador will

Sir Alan Duncan said the inquiry into the affair was focused on a leak, rather than a hack

be appointed in the usual way by the prime minister on the foreign secretary’s recommendation, with the approval of Her Majesty The Queen.”

Sir Alan added Sir Kim “quite rightly” received the full support of Mrs May and the “entire Cabinet” prior to his resignation - and that the government “profoundly regrets” the ambassador’s decision to step down.

“It is an outrage that a selection of his very professional reports back to London should have been leaked,” Sir Alan continued.

“In an act of selfless duty, Sir Kim made the decision to resign in order to relieve the pressure on his family and colleagues and to protect the UK-US relationship.”

Sir Kim’s resignation prompted widespread support for him - as well as criticism of Tory frontrunner

Boris Johnson.

According to some Whitehall sources, Sir Kim decided to resign after Mr Johnson refused to support him during the Tory leadership debate on Tuesday night, said BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale.

Mr Johnson was asked repeatedly by fellow leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt whether he would keep Sir Kim in post if he became prime minister, but refused to answer.

Following Sir Kim’s resignation, Mr Johnson said he was “a superb diplomat” and whoever was responsible for the leak “has done a grave disservice to our civil servants”.

Asked why he was not more supportive of Sir Kim, he said it was “wrong to drag civil servants into the political arena”. (BBC)

Mass immigration roundups in U.S. to start Sunday: New York Times ROUNDUPS of undocumented immigrant families will start Sunday in 10 U.S. cities, fulfilling a hardline immigration stance from U.S. President Donald Trump, which will be a key issue in his 2020 re-election bid, the New York Times reported.

The raids will be conducted

by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents over a number of days starting July 14, the Times reported citing unnamed sources including two current and one former homeland security officials.

Reuters could not independently confirm the pending government action early on Thursday.

The officials told the Times that ICE agents were targeting at least 2,000 immigrants who have been ordered deported but remain in the country illegally.

A large percent of illegal immigrants in the US are from Latin America.

Trump said on July 5 that the mass roundups would begin “fairly soon,” even as migrant advocates vowed their communities would be “ready” when immigration officers come.

He postponed the operation last month after the date was leaked, but last week said it would take place after July 4.

“They’ll be starting fairly soon, but I don’t call them raids, we’re removing people, all of these people who have come in over the years illegally,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday.

Last month ICE officials said operations would target recentlyarrived undocumented migrants in a bid to discourage a surge of Central American families at the southwest border.

ICE said in a previous statement its focus was arresting people with criminal histories but any immigrant

found in violation of U.S. laws was subject to arrest.

The threatened raids have rattled immigrant communities and come after apprehensions of migrants on the southwest border hit a 13-year high in May before easing in June as Mexico increased immigration enforcement.

Democratic lawmakers visited an El Paso, Texas, Border Patrol station on Monday and said migrants were being held in “horrifying” conditions, with women told to drink out of a toilet, a claim that has been disputed.

Immigrant families arrested together will be held together, when possible, in family detention centers in Texas and Pennsylvania, the officials told the Times.

But because of space limitations, some might stay in hotel rooms until travel is arranged. (Reuters)

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872 Business Solutions Complex, P.O. Box 203, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

JOB ADVERTISMENT The Telecommunications Commission (TC) is a statutory body responsible for regulating the telecommunications sector of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), protecting interests of users of telecommunications services, and advise the Minister Telecommunications on telecommunications policies.

LEGAL ADVISOR SALARY RANGE: USD 60,000 – 80,000 In order to ensure its legal competency in issues relevant to regulation of the telecommunications sector, the TC seeks to employ a Legal Advisor. The Legal Advisor’s main functions will include, but will not be limited to:

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• • • •

Provide legal advice and opinion on matters required by the Commission Reviewing and drafting contracts / agreements Enforcement procedures Liaising with external Attorneys with respect to litigation portfolio including the preparation of briefs to external counsel.

• Training staff on telecommunications and/or competition law; • Drafting, in association with the office of the Attorney General, new or amending legislation, regulations, reciprocal and other agreements or documents, as required.

• Advising on matters of general law, which may arise in connection with administration procedures.

• Submitting Monthly Reports to Directors General on all legal activities.

• Advise the Director General on all telecommunications and competition law issues • Inter-operator dispute resolution; • Consumer complaints; • Support internal administrative processes and procedures; • Other functions as required to achieve objectives of the Telecommunications Commission.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have a degree in law and admitted or eligible for admission to the Bar in the Turks and Caicos Islands; • Have at least 5 years’ experience in telecommunications and/or competition law; • Be a team player; • Be of a strategic/conceptual orientation; • Be able to work independently and exercise discretion in relation to work matters; • Have superior interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills, including first class legal drafting skills; • Be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines; and • Be flexible, accountable and reliable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a Police Certificate that is issued no longer than six months from the date of submission. Applications should be addressed to The Chairman of the Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission at info@telecommission.tc under the subject matter Application – Legal Advisor.

Turks and Caicos Islanders need only apply, and applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.

While we thank interested persons for their application, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 19th, 2019

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 347-5976

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17267

NETTA’S KITCHEN Middle Caicos Is seeking to employ a

WAITRESS

Take orders and serve food and beverages at tables in dining establishment.

Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-2855

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17272

UNION BARBER SHOP KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 241-7146 OR 242-2824

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17269

LINE COOK REQUIRED SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

At least 5 years’ experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen working the line Cook eggs and other breakfast items to order to customer’s specification.

Cook lunch and dinner items to order to customer’s specification to include, but not limited to: • Cooking meats to temperature such as hamburgers and steaks • Produce salads, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and other • Tex - Mex items that appear on the menu at Somewhere Café and Lounge.

• Assist with prepping foods for service by following recipe standards, strong knife skills and • proper sanitation to produce high quality food that accurately represents the Café.

• Work with other kitchen staff members

to execute food, prioritize steps, and contribute to the overall • team atmosphere of the kitchen.

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

• Cook on the line, during service in a high pressure environment, executing food to order in an ala minute • kitchen according to the ticket in a timely manner.

• Be able to stand on one’s feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

Belongers given preference. This is a permit renewal ad.

Pay: $9/hr

Submit resume, certifications and current police record in person to be to Somewhere Café and Lounge, Coral Gardens Resort, Providenciales, TCI or email to: ecruz@somewherecafeandlounge.com 649 941 8260

PROVIDENCE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Accepting applications for

QUALIFIEAD AND EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS REQUIREMENTS: • Must be trained in Primary Education and/or a specialist area with at least a Bachelor's degree • Must be able to diagnose various learning styles • Must have a minimum of six years teaching experience at the primary level • Must demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative and also as a team player • Must demonstrate best practises and utilize an individualized approach to learning • Must be able to utilize multiple intelligence strategies and create IEPs • Must have the ability and experience to

coordinate various school programs • Have taught at an International school and has experience with The Primary National Curriculum in England • Must be enthusiastic , creative and have excellent communication skills with a willingness to adapt to a dynamic learning environment COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experiences $24,000 to $36,000 per annum.

Belongers are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants must submit resumes along with copies of qualifications and three character references one must be from the last International School taught.

Applications must be addressed to The Principal, Providence International Academy TCI Eden Lane, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI Or you may email: admin@piatci.com 17273

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Tattoo Artist Applicant must have 8 years experience tattooing, certifications for handling blood borne pathogens, sharps, health and safety practices in tattooing. Must be experienced with all the health laws of North America and Turks & Caicos Islands for tattooing and piercing.

Applicant will be in charge of ordering and stocking all gear, organizing schedule and receiving payments.

Must be willing to work 7 days a week if needed. Wages based on experience - starting wage is $2,400 monthly.

Belongers need only apply.

Send resumes to tatsntings@gmail.com with certifications, resume and police record 17265

VACANCIES BLUE HILLS

HOUSE OF MIRACLES APOSTOLIC

PASTOR: $600-800 MONTHLY Preach.

BREEZE CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

-$6.25 - $8 hourly Assist Mason, carpenter.

ALL SAINT EVANGELICAL

DOMESTIC WORKER - $6.25 hourly Cleaning.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Holders are currently held by work permit holder CONTACT: 347-2093 DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

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78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Are now interviewing for the following position:

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER The majority of the work schedule will consist of evening and weekend and holiday hours as this is when our business is servicing the most amount of customers.

• Must be able to stand the majority of the day under normal working conditions.

• Must have extended purchasing experience both locally and overseas.

• Must be proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Word.

• Must have the ability and past experience of maintaining and encoding a POS System, including Quick Books Program.

Salary $6.75 per hour with opportunity for advancement

This position is currently vacant

Please apply within @ Quality Food Service, 78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays or contact 9417939 for more information. Only Belongers or PRC Holders need apply.

NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR. 14307 by LIME ROCK LTD. For the development of a Condominium/ Hotel, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission on 60812/66/68. The Bight & Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Condominium/ Hotel Building containing TwentyFour (24) Units, Swimming Pool Bar, Hot Tub, Grill Area, Cabana, Basements and Storage. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Dated Posted: July 3rd, 2019

KITCHEN LABOURER SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES / QUALITY FOOD WORLD

• Must have prior experience managing more than 50 employees in a fast paced environment.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.

• Must have past experience and be willing and able perform the following tasks, stocking shelves, cleaning, operating a cash register, assisting customers, performing accounting functions, working within extreme temperature conditions both very cold and very hot environments.

• Must be willing and able to work extended periods of time in a FREEZER ENVIRONMENT. • Must be willing and available to work extended hours, including all and/or any holidays, nights and weekends.

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• Must be consistently punctual for work.

• Maintain a clean work station throughout shift.

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

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

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

• Be available to work days and nights, holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule • Must be able to take direction from superiors • Clean all floors in front and back of

house at opening and closing • Must be able to communicate in English • Understanding of fundamental math with ability to effectively measure and or weigh ingredients as per recipes.

DUTIES:

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

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

Wages: $7/hour. This is a permit renewal ad.

Applicants are to apply in person with a CV at Somewhere Café located at Coral Gardens Resort or email to: eruz@somewherecafeandlounge.com 649 941 8260

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MOOKIE’S WHOLESALE & RETAIL

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

CASHIER

Stocking and dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning.

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

LABOURER

pour concrete foundations, remove all debris, pack up tools, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

Salary: $6.50 hourly each

CONTACT: 332-1790

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MARIE’S RESTAURANT FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

ASSISTANT COOK-$7.50 HOURLY

Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

DISHWASHER-$6.50 HOURLY

Washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, and resetting dining areas.

CONTACT: 344-0964

M&L AMAZING WORLD

MAC MOTORS

1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI. Contact 339-3841

LABOURER

Salary $6.25 ph • Clean work shop & yard • Clean stores area, takeout garbage • Wash and detail vehicles • Must be willing to work on weekends/ holidays • Must have a clean TI police record.

This Ad is for work permit renewal.

However, this position is open to all suitable Turks & Caicos Islanders.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17229

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

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions currently held by work permit holder 17227

PAUL COX

PENN’S DRYWALL & DESIGN

ROBERT JAMES LUKER

SALT RAKER INN

SAMBO CONSTRUCTION

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

2 LABOURERS-$8 HOURLY

PABLO’S TAXI

CONTACT: 346-5872

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Leeward Palms is looking for a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean and other work.

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

LABOURER

to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour 5 days per week.

This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department contact: 244-1184

CONTACT: 345-9164

NORTH CAICOS 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is for work permit renewal 17015

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17235

ASHLIN DAVIS

CLARENCE FULFORD

DARYL BAXTER

2 CLEANERS

LABOURER

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BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 232-5420

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. The positions are First Time work permit holders 17240

WHEELAND 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-2068

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17236

CONTACT: 231-0262

108 Yellow Elder Street, Leeward Palms, Providenciales 649-232-5603 mobile 7 days

LIVE IN NANNY $150 week Monitor 3 year old child and light house cleaning duties. This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Laborer Department

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LEMON 2 GO

BARISTA REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years barista experience • Excellent English verbal and written • Command and broad knowledge and speed in making espresso and other creative coffee specialties • Comprehensive QuickBooks, Excel

knowledge • Inventory experience • Must have valid driver’s license • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public • Salary $500.00 per week depending on experience

Prospective applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letter of recommendations citing relevant experience in the same industry Lemon 2 Go, W102 Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email to: mary@eagrouptci. com successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview

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Front Street, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

• Clean Rooms • Wash Laundry • Must be able to lift heavy loads • Must be able to work weekend, long hours and weekends Salary: $6.25 per CONTACT: 243-5522 EMAIL: ERIKAFALLER1@ 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

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ Assist masons.

ELECTRICIAN-$10 HOURLY Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.

Inspect transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

CONTACT: 232-6833

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is First Time work permit holders 17210

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store • To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 232-2267

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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STEEL UNLIMITED LEEWARD 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.

• To work 4 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 241-0236

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17215

ASSISTANT MANAGER Required for a well-established wine and spirits distribution company in Providenciales. In addition to supervisory and organizational roles, duties include product purchasing and sales, sourcing and dealing with suppliers, organization promotional events, customer service/ social media.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Sommelier experience in restaurant and hotels (4-5 Stars) and experience in a customer service role in the hotel/leisure/ retail sector with extensive knowledge of wines, spirits and beer.

• Exemplary employment/work record with supervisory and organizational skills/ experience.

• Strive to achieve company targets.

• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

• Fluent in English, spoken and written, and excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in marketing and the food/beverage industry or equivalent, proven experience.

• Solid training in all areas of accounting from A/P, A/R, Inventory Control, Budgeting, Costing, Audits, General Ledger, Collections.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems and report generating software.

• Create and maintain strong relationships and positive communications with international suppliers and customers.

• Applicants will be tested for all necessary skills.

• Salary: $65,000 per annum.

• Preference will be given to Turks & Caicos Islanders meeting the foregoing qualifications.

Applicants are invited to copy the TCI Labour Board, Providenciales with applications. Position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Please send resume with references addressed to employer, Turquoise Distribution Ltd., c/o Twa, Marcelin, Wolf at Chancery Court, 1276 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Attn. Erica Krygsman or via email to erica@tmwlaw.tc.

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LVA MANAGEMENT LTD. LOWER 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 432-2830

LEVEL & SQUARE DESIGN SERVICES BLUE HILLS 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.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 247-4924

LATANYA K. GARDINER

LA PAUSE STORE

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• House chores, cleaning, laundry, caring for one child and running errands, related chores if and when necessary.

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345-5778

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17223

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17209

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17232

WILSON GROCERIES ENT.

ADAMS HAIR BRAIDING

ALBERT STUBBS

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning with sweeper, dispose of trash, clean door frames.

DOMESTIC WORKER Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products in the store. Salary: $6.50 hourly each

CONTACT: 346-7258

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

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Providenciales (Beach) IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

HAIRBRAIDER Braiding, weaving, relaxing, loc, grooming and maintenance.

SALARY: BASED ON COMMISSION

CONTACT: 342-3525

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17256

COOPER JACK 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.

• To work 4 days a week.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 232-4548

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17249

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

JOHN ROBINSON GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN

• Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

• fixing plumbing systems, providing repair guidance, cleaning and remodeling community spaces, and performing repair assessments.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 331-8154

CONTACT: 232-1762

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

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ALICE KITCHEN SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

2 SERVERS

• Serving food and drinks.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-1608

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 17238

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17213

ALL SAINTS MISSION CHURCH LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

CHOIR DIRECTOR

• Play piano, practice and lead choir.

• Must be willing to work 4 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-4956

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17245

JERMAINE FULFORD LEEWARD PALMS 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 347-2269

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17224

WILSON FRANKLYN SAMUEL GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 243-6789

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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VACANCY Post of:

MECHANIC PROJECT ENGINEER POSITION AVAILABLE

• Must be a certified Auto Mechanic with minimum 5 years of experience, with expertise to work on BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Audi.

• Must be a trained diagnostics specialist, who has his/her diagnostics equipment to program up to 2018 models for BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Audi and Land Rover.

• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to customers / operator complaints; conduct inspections; repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; and replace parts and components according to manufacturer standards • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Must hold a valid driver license with a clean, insurable, driving record; must be able to drive manual and automatic transmissions This Ad is for a work permit, but, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

Remuneration: Basic Wage (Retainer) - $6.25 per hour plus commission.

Contact Mac Motors Ltd on 649-339-3841

Engineering Design Services (EDS) is seeking an applicant with a BSc in Civil Engineering, to fill the post of - Project Engineer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• BSc in Civil Engineering

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of experience in BIM-CAD ideally in REVIT • Experience in Disaster Management and Recovery • Experience in Structural Engineering Design & Detailing to Seismic Standards • More than 10 years of experience in Construction Industry • This position is for work permit renewal

Interested applicants should contact Peter Kerrigan via email: pjkeds@tciway.tc contact: 649-332-4405 with current CV or Drop off at EDS Ltd. located at La Vista Azul, Unit # 11, Providenciales, TCI. And a copy of their resume should be forwarded to the Labor Department Only Belongers need apply.

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Entertainment

Grand Bahama enjoys spectacular independence celebrations THE 46th annual Independence Celebrations in Grand Bahama ended with a spectacular fireworks display at Independence Park, following a cultural extravaganza and flagraising on Monday evening.

Governor General C A Smith and Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis attended the event, which featured live performances by such Bahamian entertainers as Stileet, Smurf, Lady E, Jay Mitchell, Wilfred Solomon and many others.

Will Stubbs and Ms Daisy provided lively commentary while the police tattoo was the crowd’s favourite.

This year’s theme was “United We Stand,Together We Can”. Delivering this year’s message was Canon Norman Lightbourne, rector

of Pro-Cathedral Christ the King Church.

He noted that The Bahamas has made tremendous progress in less than five decades.

“It is simply unbelievable the strides we made in less than 50 years; we come from a quiet fishing and farming community to a thriving and leading tourist destination,” said Canon Lightbourne.

He stated that Bahamians have also made strides in sports on the world stage.

“From Sir Durward Knowles’ one Olympic Gold Medal to several gold medals of our Golden Boys and Girls.”

Canon Lightbourne also said the country has moved from one radio and television station to now several.

He indicated that while we have made tremendous progress over the years, there

are also some serious issues that causes concern.

The Anglican clergyman believes that many Bahamians have forgotten and turn their backs on God. “As we reflect on our accomplishment and achievements, the question tonight is have we remained loyal and committed to God? When I look around and see The Bahamas in the 21st century sometimes it pains my heart,” “Many of us, unfortunately, have forgotten God and placed him on the back-burner; we need God more than ever before.

Canon Lightbourne said that the theme for this year’s celebration, “United We Stand Together We Can” is very appropriate and called on Bahamians to be more united as a people to build “a better

A young group on stage during the celebrations.

and brighter Bahamas” where everyone can share in the economic pie.

He stressed that there are still too many persons in the Bahamas who have yet to taste the economic pie.

Singer Julio Iglesias was just informed he’s the father of 43-year-old man “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before” singer Julio Iglesias was informed by a Spanish judge Wednesday that he is the father of a 43-year-old man whose mom had a fling with

“The gap between the haves and have-nots continue to widen in our country,” he said.

We must be more united in our efforts against poverty. There is no reason why anyone in our Bahamaland should go to

sleep hungry any day because there is sufficient for all of us,” said Canon Lightbourne.

Bahamians, he said, must be more united in their efforts to share what they have with others.

Julio Iglesias has nine children, including 44-year-old international pop star Enrique.

the 75-year-old star in 1975.

A Spanish court sided with former ballerina Maria Edite Santos, who claimed

her week-long affair with Iglesias produced Javier Sanchez. Sanchez has claimed for the past 30 years that the Grammy-winning Latin singer was his dad, though Iglesias declined to participate in a paternity test, according to the BBC. In 1992, Sanchez’s legal team secured a sample of DNA from a bottle that had been drunk from by one of Iglesias’ sons, which reportedly proved Sanchez and Julio Iglesias Jr. were brothers. The judge in Spain tossed out that evidence, but based his decision on an “obvious” physical resemblance between Sanchez and the singer, as well as “the possibility that sexual relations took place between (Iglesias and Santos) is not unlikely nor preposterous.”

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Team TCI take home gold medals for their culinary expertise

Top chefs win gold in Antigua THE TERRITORY’s leading chefs, also known as Team TCI, have brought home gold after an exceptional performance at the Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Grand Prix Invitational.

The team, competing together for the first time, beat multiple others to earn the impressive medal at the annual event.

The competition attracts food enthusiasts from across the region as chefs create everything from savoury dishes to expertly crafted cocktails, a press release on Wednesday (July 10) said.

Team TCI was led by TCI Hospitality Adventure Lit’l Chefs Camp alumni, Robinangel Simons, and included chef Eversley Rowe of Kalooki’s, pastry chef Dalundra Fulford of The Shore Club and bartender Delorno Mosley of Kalooki’s.

Stacy Cox, CEO of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA), congratulated the

culinary team on regaining their gold medal status in Antigua.

“Special congrats to Robinangel, our camp alumni and hall-of-famer who led the team in Antigua and also to Delorno, Dalundra and Eversley on a job well done.

“You’ve done an exceptional job of representing our ‘beautiful by nature’ Islands.”

The event took place over three days at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute in St John’s, Antigua.

It saw teams from Anguilla, Antigua, Suriname and the TCI go head-to-head twice a day creating three-course meals that were complemented by a signature cocktail pairing for each course.

At the end of the last elimination round, it was teams TCI and Antigua that advanced to the final round; the mystery basket competition.

Team TCI emerged victorious with an eighth-plus point

margin.

“This was certainly something spectacular to see,” said Sonia Simmons, TCHTA member associate, who accompanied the group as team manager.

“Our team of four, with two junior chefs among them, fought hard and took the gold against some of the most passionate chefs in the region.”

She added: “It was an honour for our team to be invited and to be able to bring home this gold.

“We want to thank Mr Jesse Thomas of the Ministry of Tourism in Antigua and Barbuda, and of course, our TCHTA members and Turks and Caicos supporters for this unforgettable opportunity and experience.”

Hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Agriculture as a part of their Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival, the annual event is the country’s premier culinary competition and showcase.

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‘Spider-Man’ nets impressive $185.1 million over six-day holiday weekend to win box office IT PAYS to have one of the biggest lead-ins ever.

“Spider-Man: Far From Home,” the first Marvel movie after “Avengers: Endgame,” swung past any franchise fatigue to dominate the July Fourth holiday weekend, raking in an estimated $185.1 million since opening Tuesday and earning $93.6 million from Friday to Sunday in North American theaters.

The opening gave Sony Pictures one of its best weeks ever. “Far From Home,” which opened overseas before landing in the U.S., has grossed $580 million worldwide in 10 days of release.

It also came with an assist from Disney’s Marvel Studios, which has partnered with Sony on this and its last two “Spider-Man” releases: 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and last year’s animated spinoff “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”

Though “Far From Home” fell short of the $117 million Friday to Sunday domestic opening of “Homecoming,” its unconventional Tuesday opening paid off. The film’s $39.3 million opening day set a

record for any movie on a Tuesday.

To help whet the appetites of Marvel fans — and to approach the record $2.79 billion gross of “Avatar” — Disney re-released “Endgame” in theaters the weekend ahead of “Far From Home.”

Part of the draw of the film, starring Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio, was seeing the first installment in a new chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (“Endgame” still narrowly trails “Avatar,” unadjusted for inflation, with $2.77 billion.)

The strong performance of “Far From Home,” which cost approximately $160 million to produce, along with the sustained interest in holdovers like “Toy Story 4,” ‘’Yesterday,” ‘’Annabelle Comes Home” and “Aladdin,” helped the industry knock down the deficit compared with this time last year about a percentage point.

Due in part to a number of underperforming sequels including “Godzilla: King of Monsters” and “Men in Black International,” the year is running 8.4% behind last year.

But Marvel has been immune to the ups and downs of sequel making — it’s behind the year’s top two films: “Endgame” and “Captain Marvel.”

Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore, thinks “Far

From Home” may have turned the tide.

“This movie was exactly the shot in the arm the summer needed, emotionally and spiritually if not financially,” said Dergarabedian, who

noted the weekend overall was roughly equal to the same timeframe last year.

“The whole notion of franchise fatigue, while true in some cases, is not in all.

When movies aren’t great, that’s when people get fatigued.”

Spider-man: Far From Home cost approximately $160 million to produce.

HELP WANTED

FRONT DESK AGENT/ SALES CLERK • Must have a Good outgoing personality • Must have a good reference

• Must be honest and hardworking • Must be computer literate • Must be 25 or older

CONTACT: 231-3788

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946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

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

Call: 231-3788

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

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

CALL 649 231-3788

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

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

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 AMG CAICOS ENTERPRISES

SALES/ GRAPHIC ARTIST

Duties: Must hold a bachelor’s Degree, organized, self-motivate and willing to travel.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Graphic Design Programs Must have own transportation and willing to work long hours Salary: 2,500.00 per month

CONTACT: 649-343-6586

please leave a message on the voicemail. This position is for a new applicant qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labor Department 17357

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

DOROTHY BEEN FRANCOIS

LOLITA WILLIAMS

APEX ROOFING COMPANY

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

3 ROOFING CARPENTERS

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-2514

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17363

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 348-7455

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

17362

Central Storage Unit #6 Is seeking to employ - $11 hourly

2 LABOURERS

- $8 hourly • Roof carpentry and framing.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

CONTACT: 331-7663

Email: apex.roofing@ outlook.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders 17376

ARTHUR GARDINER JUBA SOUND 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.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 247-3321

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17388

BOHIO DIVE INSTRUCTOR GRAND TURK

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

PADI DIVE INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED

The successful candidate will have: • MSDT PADI Master Dive Instructor Certification • Mature and flexible attitude • Experience in a resort type environment, ideally in the Caribbean • Excellent written and spoken English , Spanish is an asset • Excellent references • Salary $400.00 per week Candidate should apply in writing, including a cover letter and references to info@bohioresort.com This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17341

ASSEMBLE IT VENETIAN ROAD 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 343-1056

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17321

BRITTANY PALMER-HARVEY BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-8373

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17332

38 CLASSIFIEDS BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

JANITOR

CAROLINA MALCOLM CHALK SOUND seeking a

DOMESTIC WORKER/NANNY

• Be able to work in and around the church also the up keep of the premises.

• Working hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

• Ironing, sweeping, mopping, cooking, etc.

Must like dogs.

• To work 6 days per week.

Contact: 649-9414803/941-5632

PLEASE CALL 649-231-4461

Email: bethany@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 17329

Salary $7.50 per hour

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

17370

MECHANIC SHOP SERVICE MANAGER Requirements: • Must be experienced in outboard engine repairs and maintenance • Must have full set of tools Duties include but not limited to: • Supervision of mechanic

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders and copies of same should be submitted to the Labour Board. This is a new position.

Applications must be submitted in writing and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales 17306

DEKA WILLIAMS

AUTO MECHANIC/ AUTO BODY HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

repair and has ability to perform such tasks as prescribed.

• Able to assist in performing maintenance and repair of different variety of Japanese vehicle.

• Assist to restore, refinish and replacing vehicles bodies and frames.

Salary: $9 hourly

Contact: 941-8438. Email: dnbautoparts@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 17319

BLUE HILLS 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.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 242-2661

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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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

CSC Insurance Brokers is looking to employ an

Accounts Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the general insurance industry and experience in placements with international and London markets • Insurance diploma or similar certification • Extensive knowledge of The Agency Manager or similar software ▪ Must be able to supervise, market and administer the Property & Casualty portfolio, to maintain and increase client base and recommend improvements for service ▪ To meet with new prospects, provide quotes, process additions/terminations, contact clients for renewal of personal and commercial policies and ensure proper file management

staff • Parts ordering • Job tracking • Department promotion and reporting Remuneration: Pay is commensurate with experience

Application:

D&B AUTO LTD

Industrial Park - Is seeking to employ a • Must have six month of prior work experience.

• Assist Head Mechanic in servicing and repairing customer cars.

• Must be able to work flexible hours.

• Able to use cleaning devices/ equipment for washing vehicles.

• Knowledgeable on basic auto maintenance and

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▪ To ensure that all premiums are collected on a timely manner and relevant reports submitted to Insurers accordingly ▪ To obtain from Underwriters all policy materials required, follow up on applications and ensure safe receipt and delivery to clients of all policy documents and certificates ▪ To assist with the preparation of presentations, promotional events, advertising and general marketing materials ▪ To assist with claims processing, settlements and follow up with clients for requested information Remuneration based on experience, commencing at $3,000.00-$4,000.00 per month.

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663.

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

17283

DOLORES CONOLLY is looking for a

LABOURER Duties: maintain surrounding, trimming trees to work 5 days per week salary $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-4070

C&L CONSTRUCTION

Parrot Cut, Cooper Jack - Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER- $7.00 PER HOUR

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

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

CARPENTER-$8.00 PER HOUR

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

CONTACT: 345-3825

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

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DERECHA ROBINSON GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• House chores, cleaning, laundry, caring for one child and running errands, related chores if and when necessary.

• Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-1495

DIVA’S BEAUTY SALON AIRPORT ROAD 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.

• To work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 245-2530

this position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17277

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17279

EXCEL AGENCY

DOREEN WILLIAMS

DOMINICAN FLAVOR

LABOURER

COOK

17356

Acting on behalf of our client Broze Pierre Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $250 weekly

CONTACT: 341-7425

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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CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

• Maintain yard and garden. Up keep of property.

• To work 6 days a week, Salary: $6.75 hourly

CONTACT: 242-3747

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17387

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

• Prepare and cook Dominican food.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 242-3307 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

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BOHIO DIVE GRAND TURK

ACCOUNTS SUPERVISOR All applicants should possess the following: REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor of Commerce • accounting certificate or degree • minimum 5 years experience in account process JOB DESCRIPTION • bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, accounts

payable and accounts receivable, wage control • must understand inventory control • proficient in Sage 50 accounting and Microsoft Office • English both written and oral - French and Spanish an asset • ability to keep all information confidential

• must be able to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays • responsible for weekly payroll, general entries, monthly reconciliation • assist in budget preparation • cost reporting for all departments • oversea purchases & documentation control Salary: $400.00 per week

This position is for renewal of work permit Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17342

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BLUE WATER DAY SPA

CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE

SPA CLEANER

2 DISPATCHERS

is seeking a:

Duties are: • General cleaning such as: sweeping, mopping and dusting • Responsible for straightening up room after each treatment • Stocking supplies room • Cleaning sheets/towels etc.

Salary: $6.25 per Hour working from Monday to Saturday

CONTACT: BLUE WATER DAY SPA @ 649-231-4429

Belongers should submit a copy of resume to the Labour Board 17325

D’JUDITH BEAUTY SALON

CLUB MED TURKOISE

Leeward Highway, IBO Plaza Is seeking to employ

GRACE BAY ROAD

DOMESTIC WORKERS

Deal with security alarm systems

2 SECURITY OFFICERS

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms.

DOMESTIC HELPER - $6.50 HOURLY

Cleaning.

Salary: Based on Experience

CONTACT: 333-0058 OR 941-4466

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders 17394

CRUST HOLDINGS LTD

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay Rd, Providenciales Contact 432-6266 /e-mail – crustbakerytci@gmail.com

NAIL TECHNICIAN

LOOKING FOR A PASTRY SUPERVISOR

• 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.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-7373

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17333

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• Assist Bakers in creating all baked goods menus.

• Must have experience managing a team • Help design the dessert menus and develop new recipes • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays • In Charge of day to day operations of the wholesale department • Costing in both labor and COGS a must.

• Salary $40k-$50k per year based on qualifications and experience Positions are currently held by work permit holders.

Positions open to qualified Belongers. Belongers should send Resumes to Labour Department or Drop Resume at Crust Bakery – Grace Bay Court 17361

• Clean and tidy all areas to the standard cleanliness within time limits.

• Deliver excellent customer service.

• Maintain equipment in good condition.

• Ability to bent, lift and walk upstairs.

• Report on any shortages, damages or security issues.

• Handle reasonable guest’s complaints/requests and inform others when required.

• Ability to work independently and remain motivated.

To work 6 six days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

STEWARD • Maintain Controlling stocks for daily use in the department (cleaning products, mop heads, etc.)

• Working within the constraints of Health and Safety and adhere to any Health and Safety policies.

• Perform nightly deep cleaning of common areas of resort; work overnight and split shifts.

• Participate in dishwashing, garbage removal, silver polishing, pot washing or any other stewarding area as necessary in accordance with department needs.

• Ensure water temperature, and chemical level/proper uses of chemicals are appropriate for cleaning.

• Take all necessary action to reduce the loss of silverware, flatware, china and glassware.

• Work closely with the kitchen and restaurant staffs to ensure quality production.

• Ability to multitask, responsible, communicate, organize, general repairs and basic culinary skills.

• Ability to maintain computerizes filing system and records as per organization procedure.

• Ability to lift, bent, stand for long hours and knowledge of cleaning equipment’s and machines.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week rate $6.95 per hour.

DOMESTIC WORKER

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• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.

• Keep track of cooking materials and utilizes.

• Scrape food from dirty dishes, wash them by hand or place them in the racks to conveyor through the dishwashing machine.

• Set up and breakdown buffet.

• Empty trash containers as required and maintain assign work station in a safe and sanitary condition.

• Maintain cleanliness of work and kitchen areas using proper cleaning chemicals.

• Work cohesively with kitchen cooks, sous chefs and head chef.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 six days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

DCK PROJETECH, LTD.

LABOURERS

Turks & Caicos Island

Contact information: dck Projetech, c/o dck worldwide, LLC Six PPG Place, Suite 710, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Phone: 412-384-1000 Please send resumes to resumes@dckww.com, when responding, title your upload as TCI ad.

POSITION

SR. PROJECT ENGINEER Annual Salary Range – $77k-$101k RENEWAL

JOB DESCRIPTION: Plan, develop, coordinate, provide technical expertise, and manage projects. Train and supervise lower level engineers, participate on a regular basis in business development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS include 4 year degree in environmental, mechanical or civil engineering, or equivalent, advanced degree is highly preferred, plus 8 or more years of experience engineering activities. Professional certification is required. Individual must be able to apply current and technically sound approaches to project planning, execution, and data interpretation. Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects is required. Effective use of computer software, both standard spreadsheet and word processing as well as industry standard technical programs is expected. Fluent aptitude and experience in Primavera P6, CMiC, PlanGrid, and site engineering activities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.

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• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.

• Gather and empty trash, service, clean, and supply restrooms • Maintain Controlling stocks for daily use in the department (cleaning products, mop heads, etc.).

• Working within the constraints of Health and Safety and adhere to any Health and Safety policies.

• Perform nightly deep cleaning of common areas of resort; work overnight and split shifts.

• Participate in dishwashing, garbage removal, silver polishing, pot washing or any other areas as necessary in accordance with department needs.

• Ensure water temperature, and chemical level/proper uses of chemicals are appropriate for cleaning.

• Take all necessary action to reduce the loss of silverware, flatware, china and glassware.

• Collect towels from around beach and pool.

• Work closely with the kitchen and restaurant staffs to ensure quality production.

• Ability to multitask, responsible, organize, basic repairs and basic culinary skills.

• Ability to maintain computerizes filing system and records as per organization procedure.

• Ability to bent, stand for long hours and knowledge of cleaning equipment’s and machines.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs, bent, physical strength, stamina and lifts 50lbs.

• Ability to comprehend and communicate in fluent English.

• Excellent communication skills through effectively communicating with guests and management.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

Candidates must have the ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts, split shifts and overnight shifts including weekends and Holidays.

THIS AD IS FOR WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO TURCREHU02@CLUBMED.COM OR CONTACT: 649-946-5500 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. HOWEVER, THE POSITIONS ARE ALL OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS. POTENTIAL TURKS ISLANDERS CANDIDATED MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE TURKS AND CAICOS LABOUR DEPARMENT. CLOSING DATE WILL BE JULY 26th, 2019.

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40 CLASSIFIEDS EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Contact: 333-1236 - Acting on behalf of our clients.

JOSEPH AGENOR

Five Cays

DOMESTIC WORKER-$280 WEEKLY Caring for 3 children.

ALEX HENRIQUEZ

Millennium Highway

LABOURER-$300 WEEKLY

Petty work and take care of 2 dogs.

SHELDON BROWN

JENIFER HIGGS

South Dock

VENETIAN-$290 WEEKLY

DOMESTIC WORKER

Caring for 1 child.

RICARDO ALCENIUS

Leeward Highway

LABOURER- $300 WEEKLY

Cleaning the yard, washing doors and windows. Petty maintenance work around the yard.

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Care for children $290 weekly

Email: EASYWAYTCI@gmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders 17383

J&J BUILDERS FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 341-9177

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

17331

KATHY WALKIN

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Clean, sweep, wash clothes, iron.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 242-0193

ASSOCIATED RETAIL & WHOLESALES The Bight

DOMESTIC WORKER

5 MASONS

lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

SEAMSTRESS

CAREGIVER

3 TILE LAYERS Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks. Set tile on smooth, even surfaces.

Salary: $8 hourly

• Fit and study garments on customers.

Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.

Measure sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

KEVIN’S QUALITY CLEANING INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

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

Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 231-0801

PAUL LEWIS

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 231-0319

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17372

• Applicant must be honest, reliable, and very good in caring for people.

• Taking care of elderly man.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 348-0502

GENERA SANTA RIGBY FIVE CAYS 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

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

TEMPCO RETAIL VARIETY STORE

RONALD’S STORE

R & R ENTERPRISE

Domestic worker

CASHIER

CONTACT: 341-7425

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time and Renewal work permits

17378

CONTACT: 245-9452

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17280

Five Cays

Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 7302

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17381

FORTULIEN P. WALKIN KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 17340

TELEPHONE: 333-5034

PEACHES RESTAURANT

CONTACT: 241-4882

FEMME APPAREL

AVIATION DRIVE Is seeking to employ

Must be willing to help customer find items on the shelves, receive and restock products. Clean the store, arrange and stock shelves, upheld safe and clean working environment, assisted other personnel as needed. Very mature, very organized, presentable and tidy with good attitude and self motivation. Must be flexible enough to arrive early or leave late when receive inventory and stock.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17322

• Cleaning the kitchen, sterilizing pots and pans for preparation of cooking on a daily basis, Related chores if and when necessary.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

EXCEL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP

She must be willing to help customer find items on the shelves, receive and restock products.

Clean the store, arrange and stock shelves, upheld safe and clean working environment, assisted other personnel as needed. Very mature, very organized, presentable and tidy with good attitude and self motivation.

Must be flexible enough to arrive early or leave late when receive inventory and stock.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour

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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CONTACT: 231-0977

KIN KHAO RESTAURANT IBO PLAZA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY

TWO COOKS

Duties: cooking and preparing Thai and Chinese cuisine

SERVER

Duties: taking orders and serving to customers To work 6 days per week Salary $2,000.00 per month

CONTACT: 649-343-3661

This position is for a first time applicant Belongers are encourage to submit their resume to the Labor Department 17358

PASCAL REMY BLUE HILLS 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-4188

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17351

17326

Millennium Highway 244-2327 SALARY: 6.25 per hour

Must be willing to help customer find items on the shelves, receive and restock products. Clean store, arrange , stock shelves, upheld safe and clean working environment, assist other personnel as needed.

Very mature, organized, presentable and tidy with good attitude and self motivation.

Must be flexible enough to arrive early or leave late when receive inventory and stock.

Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 17339

CONTACT: 245-6959

17371

LOCATION: THE BIGHT Telephone: 243-7156 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: Renewal

DOMESTIC WORKER

Provides house cleaning services, office-cleaning services and Janitorial services to our clients on a daily basis.

This position is held by a work permit holder.

Belonger will be given first preference 17299

KITE PROVO

LEOCADIO JIMENEZ

Long Bay Beach - Is seeking to employ

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

4 CERTIFIED KITEBOARD INSTRUCTORS

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Must have a PASA or IKO Teaching experience • Must have a minimum of 4 yrs. teaching experience • Must be able to teach foil boarding and high-level tricks • It would be an asset to be able to teach in French • Be willing to work on a commission basis based on lessons taught • Must bring 3 references from past employers and a cover letter CONTACT: 649-232-5483 EMAIL: HTTPS://KITEPROVO.COM/JOBS/ Qualified Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 17336

P&D EMPLOYMENT

Sam’s Building, Down Town Contact: 232-2001 Acting on behalf of our clients.

SUN & SEA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANER

Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

SKY VARIETY STORE

LABOURER

Cleaning store, stocking shelves.

Salary: $6.25 hourly each Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time and currently held by a work permit holder 17330

OSWALD VIRGIL LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning yard and buildings on property.

• Keep vehicles cleaned (interior/exterior) • Minor home repair.

• Work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.75 hourly

CONTACT: 231-0199

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

17375

• Clean, iron, watch the baby.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 342-2803

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17352

NIKEVA ARIZA

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 232-8768

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17350

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GIBSON DESIGN BUILT COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

FLOOR CARE MAINTAINER Must have experience in floor care maintenance, including waxing, buffing and vacuuming and polishing large surface areas This position is for work permit renewal qualified TCI belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to: Deadline for submission of applicants is July 23, 2019 SUBMIT TO:

CONTACT: 243-0137

GRACEWAY IGA SUPERMARKET MAIN OFFICE COMPLEX OR EMAIL: HR@GRACEWAYIGA.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17384

PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION TELEPHONE: 346-6622 Location: Providenciales

PAINTER

Painting indoors and outdoors, painting exteriors and interiors of building using spray guns, brushes and rollers, complete indoors and outdoors residential of commercial construction project.

Arranged and stored materials, tools and equipments, prepare and clean painting materials after work. Salary: $ 8.00 per hour This position is held by a work permit holder.

Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference

17360

Please Note: Only short – listed applicants will be contacted to attend to attend interview 17390

LUCIENNE HANDFIELD Millennium Highway Telephone: 231-2134 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: Renewal

CLEANER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, making beds, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room area, dusting, polishing furniture, cleaning rugs and carpet, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference 17300

KUBERA LTD GOLD SMITH Leeward Highway

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweep the store throughout the day.

Mop the floor, clean the bathrooms and replace tissue. Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls, Empty waste baskets.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 946-4100 TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal. This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference

17303

ISLAND BROKERAGE & CONSULTANCY Millennium Highway

HELPER

Drop of application for clearances at NHIB & NIB office. Collect clearances once they are ready. Drop News advertisement to TC News.

Collect the advert once ready.

Send her to the treasury for payment of invoices. Collect medical once ready.

She will help me during drop off. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 333-5034

Renewal. This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference 17301

LAS BRISAS

LEL CATERING SERVICES

WAITER

BAKER

Chalk Sound - Is seeking to employ a Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.

Salary: $500 per week

BUS BOY

Duties: clean tables and around the restaurant Salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5306

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 submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17309

NEPTUNE VILLAS CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS Duties: get villa ready for guests, change bedding, clean villas.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5306

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

17310

ISHEKA THOMAS

GRACEWAY SUPERMARKETS

• Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

• To work 5 days a week Salary: $8.50 hourly

NATHAN WILLIAMS THE BIGHT, PROVIDENCIALES

South Dock Road & Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience.

• Manage all day to day operations of the bakery section of the kitchen.

• Prepare different types of bread such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, etc.

Following traditional and

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: clean, wash Must work 6 days per week. Salary $6.25 per hour

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 17359

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 4 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-4488 OR 346-3659

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17317

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 242-5113

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17278

EDVARD JEAN

Millennium Highway Telephone: 241-0452 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: First time

modern recipes.

• Coordinate all bake bread and dessert preparation and presentation.

• Able to communicate in English, and work on weekends and holidays Salary: $2,000 monthly

MERLIN COX

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY OFFICER

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.

Obtains help by sounding alarms.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 242-6938 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

17382

ANDRE PIERRE JEANNERET PROVIDENCIALES Telephone: 333-5034 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: Renewal

GARDNER

Care for the garden, plant trees in the yard, water plants including soil cultivation digging, forking, mulching, raking, weeding, edging, seed sowing bed preparation and planting, clean the yard, transporting garbage of property and assist with other work This position is held by a work permit holder. Belonger will be given first preference

17333

BERNADETTE BENJAMIN

Location: Providenciales Telephone: 341-3682 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: Renewal

GARDENER/LABOURER

MAID

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor making beds, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room area dusting , polishing furniture, cleaning rugs and carpet laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing Belonger will be given first, preference 17304

to care for the garden, plant trees in the yard, water plants including soil cultivation, to pick up yard waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck during collection, pick up yard waste and tree limbs.

This position is held by a work permit holder.

Belonger will be given first preference 17400

LION CONSTRUCTION

LUC SAINT JEAN

CARPENTER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17323

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

CENTRAL SQUARE Is seeking to employ a

Contact: 331-8837. Email: johnj6483@gmail.com

MILLS SAURICIO SHAGARI

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LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Follow blueprints and building plans.

Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

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

Salary: $8.00 per hour

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17314

MERIN A. STUBBS-CLARKE

MAMA VARIETY STORE

17374

LEEWARD PALMS 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $275 weekly

CONTACT: 231-08776

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17335

CONTACT: 343-2245

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 343-0353

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

17334

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12TH JULY 2019)

Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

FINANCE MANAGER JCB2-19-1 MINISTRY: FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTANT GENERAL LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior professional position, the incumbent will be assigned to Ministries and provide advice to the Permanent Secretary and Heads of Department on financial matters and ensure that the Ministry's and Department's financial and budgeting procedures and practices are appropriate.

SENIOR STATISTICIAN JCB2-19-2 MINISTRY: FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND TRADE DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This post holder will assist in organizing and managing an efficient and relevant statistical information system that provides a comprehensive range of statistical products and services to meet the information needs of the national community of the Turks and Caicos Islands for informed decision-making.

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST– JCB2-19-3

DEPARTMENT: BUDGET OFFICE MINISTRY: FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND TRADE LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder is required to provide rigorous analysis of expenditure proposals, as well as quarterly forecasting of both revenue and expenditure, and make recommendations on expenditure prioritization to support the preparation by the Ministry of Finance of policy-based, medium-term budgets that contribute to the implementation of policy priorities in TCI.

SENIOR CUSTOMS OFFICER JCB2-19-4

DEPARTMENT: CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is the team leader responsible for the operational units within the Customs Department.

EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION OFFICER JCB2-19-5

MINISTRY: FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT: EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION UNIT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will report to the Deputy Director of Exchange of Information and will be responsible for assisting with the full range of competent authority functions, including the implementation of new agreements, the execution of requests, the making of compliance examination, and the handling of legal and enforcement issues arising from any aspect of the competent authority’s work.

COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE JCB2-19-6

MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment DEPARTMENT: Revenue Control Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 10.1 $73,185.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder in this managerial position is responsible for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department.

PROJECT MANAGER JCB2-19-7

DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC POLICY AND PLANNING UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is senior professional position within the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, Ministry of Finance.

The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of all activities related to the Development Budget.

CROWN COUNSEL JCB2-19-8

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder in this position must be able to provide legal advice to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade as it relates to a wide range of Government financial and taxation matters.

ASST. COMPLIANCE/ INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER JCB219-10

DEPARTMENT: IMMIGRATION MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This Post holder will assist with all compliance and investigative matters within the department, ensuring management and the relevant authorities are promptly notified of all unlawful acts, court proceedings or any pertinent information that may affect the day to day operation of the office.

LABOUR INSPECTOR JCB2-19-12

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative and operational support position initially with island wide responsibility for monitoring and regulation of labour laws, policy, standards and procedures.

RESEARCH AND PLANNING OFFICER JCB2-19-13

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This incumbent is to undertake research and evaluation activities that will provide the Department / Ministry with evidence required for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies.

SENIOR CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR JCB2-19-14

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED This position exists to provide management and operational oversight over Case-workers within the Department of Employment Services.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT (DATA INPUT OFFICER) JCB2-19-15

MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 3.1 $16,707.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position for the office.

The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the office.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER JCB2-19-16

MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO:KHB2-19-17

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Department/Snap Center LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $59,552.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards governing the facility and their discipline.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-18

MEDICAL OFFICER

MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Department LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible to provide a high standard of primary health care to patients in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Conduct Primary Health Clinics in assigned island clinics and have active participation in the daily clinical management of patients and provide emergency care to clients in assigned health district.

Services DEPARTMENT: Special Needs LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $499.98 Bi-Weekly

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the users of the facilities.

MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human

MINISTRY: Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 $41,205.00 per annum plus Allowances

JOB SUMMARY

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-20

Porter

MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit/Wellness Center LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: $499.98 Bi-Weekly

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support service to the Special Needs Unit/ Wellness Center personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, moving clients and moving supplies and materials.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-21

CLINICAL NURSE

MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Department/Wellness Center LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum

To provide professional social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-25

CLIENT INTAKE OFFICERS

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

The Client Intake Officer plays an integral role within the organization and will be the first point of contact for clients. The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating clients access to services and triaging of new cases.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-26

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Social Development LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-22

This is a senior administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and provides support in resource management of finances, human resources, facilities and purchasing.

This a professional nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient/client health care in the Wellness Center/Special Needs Unit on Grand Turk and South Caicos.

CLIENT CARE ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Department/Wellness Center LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-27

PROBATION OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Social Development LOCATION: Providenciales and Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-23

The Probation Officers are required to provide high quality and professional services to offenders to support and encourage productive citizens.

This is a practical nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient health care in the wellness center.

SOCIAL WORKER- CHILD PROTECTION

MINISTRY: Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 6 $33,415.00 per annum plus Allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-28

PROBATION AND REHAB COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Social Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-24

The Probation and Rehab Coordinator is a key role in establishing firm foundations and developing a skilled

To provide professional social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-19

MAID

SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER- CHILD PROTECTION

JOB SUMMARY:

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED and competent work force. The role will support the provision to the courts in providing high quality reports with risk assessments and programs of interventions to motivate and manager offenders towards reducing crime.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-29

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – CHEMISTRY AND INTEGRATED SCIENCE

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Grand Turk (H.J Robinson High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

LWB2-19-30

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – HOME ECONOMICS

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: South Caicos (Marjorie Basden High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-31

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – MATHEMATICS

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: South Caicos (Marjorie Basden High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-32

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – MUSIC

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Clement Howell High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – VISUAL ARTS

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Clement Howell High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-35/ LWB2-19-36

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO:

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-33

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

GRADUATE PRIMARY TEACHER (UPPER PRIMARY)

DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE AND LIBRARY SERVICES LOCATION: NORTH CAICOS (AOPS & CHJPS) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social & Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department – Iris Stubbs Primary School LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: $499.98 bi – weekly

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-40

ASSISTANT TEACHER

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education LOCATION: Providenciales - (Enid Capron Primary School) SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

This is a paraprofessional position which has responsibility for working under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-37

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-41

Chief School Inspector

DEPARTMENT: School Inspectorate Unit MINISTRY: Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9.1 $59,552.50 Per Annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is, to oversee formulation of policies, setting of standards, inspection process, development of the capabilities of staff, development and promotion of programs and targets to increase and improve capacity of the education sector. The job holder will be expected to oversee and take responsibility for all business and administrative operations of the SIU, including human resource management; to exercise financial and budgetary control over finances and in general, establish strategic operational priorities that deliver the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-38

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – BUSINESS

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Long Bay High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-39

TRUANCY OFFICER

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social & Library Services LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 4.1 -$21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure that all students between the age of 4 – 16 attend school during school hours.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-42

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education LOCATION: South Caicos (Marjorie Basden High School) SALARY: Grade 4: $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-44

ASSISTANT POSTAL MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Postal Services MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a supervisory support position which has floor level responsibility for Postal clerks, mail handling and Post Office customer service.

July 13-19, 2019

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-45

STAFF TRAINING MANAGER

MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Her Majesty’s Prison Service LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder is responsible for developing, planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating effective learning and development opportunities and resources for the establishment to meet individual and organisational needs.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-46

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: Central Purchasing Unit MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4 $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-47

INVENTORY CONTROL OFFICER

DEPARTMENT Central Purchasing Unit MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4 $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a purchasing support position. It has responsibility for managing all inventory control related activities.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-48

ANNOUNCER

DEPARTMENT: Radio Turks and Caicos MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities &Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5 $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is to present programs, music, news, sports, and/or weather reports, gathering and rewriting materials, so that it will convey required information and fit into specific time slots.

SALES & MARKETING OFFICER –CFB2-19-49

MINISTRY Home Affairs, Public Utilities &Transportation DEPARTMENT: Radio Turks & Caicos LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides core support to the Department with respect to Sales and Marketing.

ENERGY ANALYST – CFB2-19-50

DEPARTMENT: Energy &Utilities MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities & Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7.1 $41,205.00 per annum plus Housing Allowance and other allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will provide research and analytical support to the Energy and Utilities Department by collecting data for conducting effective analysis of conventional and non-conventional energy generation and energy use in the TCI.

PRISON NURSE - CFB2-19 - 51

MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities & Transportation DEPARTMENT: Her Majesty’s Prison Service LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum

and electrical contractors to ensure compliance with Code and regulatory issues. The Electrical Inspector is required to investigate electrical faults and conduct revenue meter examinations and tests and produce reports to the Electrical Commissioner.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-54

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL OFFICER

MINISTRY: Infrastructure, Housing ,Planning and Development DEPARTMENT: Housing LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1: $33,415.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a junior position with responsibility for the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made thereunder throughout TCI. The job holder will assist in ensuring the enforcement of the Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Planning and Building Regulations.

JOB SUMMARY:

To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the Medical health care of Offenders.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB2-19-52

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING

MINISTRY: Ifrastructure, Housing, Planning & Development DEPARTMENT: Housing LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1: $59,552.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

As head of a department responsible for the construction and management of Affordable Homes on behalf of the Government of the TCI, the Director is expected to provide the leadership necessary to ensure that this initiative reflect the realistic aspirations of Government and are implemented on time and to budget.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-55

OFFICE MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Health Secretariat LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7.1 $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior administrative support position for the Health Secretariat.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-56

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Enid Capron Primary School) SALARY: Grade 3.1 - $16,707.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-53

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

DEPARTMENT: Planning Department MINISTRY: Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 5.1: $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior level technical support position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code for workmanship and safety factors. Installation knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work will include but not limited to the following: Commercial and Industrial Buildings, Hotels and Apartments, Educational and recreational installations, Health Facilities and Residences. In addition to performing inspections and circuit testing, the job holder is required to give guidance to electricians

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-57

ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICER

MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Agriculture Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent assists in the provision of clinical and regulatory services, veterinary public health, inspections, control of zoonotic diseases to ensure the protection of the health and safety of the public, oversees and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and assist in the enforcement of animal control Ordinances.

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TROPICAL WAVES WATERSPORT Sapodilla Bay - Is seeking to employ a

MARINE MECHANIC

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-58

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Agriculture Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4.1- $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB2-19-59

SENIOR LAND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers DEPARTMENT: Crown Land Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1: $33,415.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Land Compliance Officer is a middle level post in the Crown Land Unit. The Senior Land Compliance Officer and subordinate Land Compliance Officer(s) are responsible for monitoring use of all Crown Land in the area to which they are assigned other than protected areas.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-60

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming And Disaster LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This post supports the Director of DECR. It is a senior management position with responsibility to enforce environmental and maritime laws in the TCI. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-61

COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PARKS SUPERVISOR (CIPS)

MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster DEPARTMENT: Environment and Coastal Resources LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY

The post is a mid-level position with island-wide and national significance, mandated to assist in the planning, directing, promotion and implementation of DECR’s management of the non-protected coastal areas, Protected Areas, and fisheries infrastructures.

JOB REFERENCE NO:CFB2-19- 63

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19- 64

PRISON NURSE

MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Her Majesty’s Prison Service LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the Medical health care of Offenders. The Prison Service is a professional organisation whose duty is to serve the public by keeping in custody those committed by the court. The duty is to look after Offenders with humanity and to help them lead law abiding and useful lives in custody and after release. The position has specific responsibility for the Health screening and provision of medical care and referrals at HM Prison.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-65

ENERGY AND UTILITIES COMMISSIONER

MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Energy and Utilities LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This senior level management position is responsible for the nationwide multi sector regulatory oversight of the Energy and Electricity, Water and Sewerage and the Petroleum Sectors of the TCI, to ensure appropriate conduct and conformity to established industry codes, standards and practices.

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc.

Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

• Fix jet skis, boats. Work and maintain them.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $9 hourly

2 LABOURERS

• Clean the boat and other work • To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 332-5707

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

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CAROL PENA

Of Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping household chores and must be willing to Work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 242-6772

J.L.J. VARIETY OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Duties: Greet customers, Receive payments by cash, Cheques and Credit Cards, To issue receipts and change As necessary, maintain change and balance cash at days end. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 247-4284

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

Belongers are asked to send a Copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is currently. Held by a work permit holder.

17295

NORMAN B. SAUNDERS

DIERON WILLIAMS

17297

OF SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping household chores and must be willing to Work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-4554

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping household chores and must be willing to Work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-2532

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. 17294

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

17298

THOMAS SWANN

MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN Duties: To fix and maintain Yard Painting and cleaning, Repairs as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-1022

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the labour Office.

17291

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

COSMOTOLOGIST

Duties: Provide beauty services, Such as shampooing, cutting, Colouring and styling hair, and Massaging and treating scalp, To apply makeup, dress wigs, Provide nail and skin care Services. Must be willing to work 6 days A week.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-2097

Belongers are asked to send a Copy of their resume to The Labour Board.

17290

July 13-19, 2019

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PETER AND JOANNE KARAM

OFFICE OF THE COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER

GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEMAN

(OMBUDSMAN)

TONY CLARKE’S BUILDING, WATERLOO ROAD GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Email: complaints_commission@gov.tc Tel: (649)-338-2927

SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Office of the Complaints Commission Organization: Office of the Complaints Commissioner LOCATION: GRAND TURK JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Investigative Officer is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day administration of the Investigative Unit of the Complaints Commission.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and assist personnel of this unit in ensuring that the Commission effectively and efficiently discharges its mandate as an investigative Unit through: o The promotion of integrity, honesty and good faith in public life of the TCI; o The robust implementation of and compliance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life, Complaints Commission Ordinance • Provide legal advice and guidance to the complaints commissioner.

• Conduct or oversee the conduct of investigations and inquiries into all contraventions or breaches of the Constitution (relevant to the Commission) and the Complaints Commission Ordinance.

• Conduct and manage investigations into allegations of maladministration and to participate in good governance reviews of public bodies.

• Act as the Commissioner’s liaison with other agencies on matters referred for further investigations.

• Manage the inflow of information, reports and complaints to the Commission and establish and manage an effective system to this effect.

• Provide expertise and advice on all investigative related issues and function as a lead member of the investigative team reporting to the Complaints Commissioner.

required. Proven experience in interviews involving witnesses and subjects of investigations.

TECHNICAL AND RELATED SKILLS:

WISLET CLAIRE Blue Hills - SEEKS

1 LABOURER

RESPONSIBILITIES: Cooking, Cleaning, Yard Work, 5 Dogs, Salary: $1,200 per month, with housing and some meals included

Main duties will be domestic duties. Salary starts at $6.50 per hour Will have to work 6 days a week with little or no supervision.

EMAIL: DEESHAMO@ GMAIL.COM

CONTACT: 941-4034

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Belonger are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

All Belonger are encouraged to submit copy of their resume to Labor. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 17365

RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD

DESEREE MCINTOSH

FULL TIME CARPENTER

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

17366

Leeward Is seeking to employ a

• Comprehensive knowledge of investigative strategies, methodologies and techniques.

• Ability to conduct witness interviews, handle depositions or otherwise elicit relevant testimony.

• Strong writing and editing skills; experience collecting and reviewing documentation to identify relevant evidence.

• Outstanding ability in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple source and/ or formulating perspectives to make clear, timely and well-reasoned decisions and recommendations.

• Good analytic and evaluation skills to identify procedural or compliance weaknesses, strong problem solving ability.

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials Salary: $11 hourly

CONTACT: 231-1166

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17369

Blue Hills - SEEKS

Main responsibilities will include but limited to household duties and caring of small children, salary start at $6.50 per hour. Must able to work with little or no supervision.

Belonger are encouraged to send copy of their resume to labor board, interested persons should contact 941-4034.

Current position is held by a work permit holder

17365

COMPETENCIES AND OTHER DESIRABLE QUALITIES:

• Possession of the highest standards of integrity and probity, and understanding of fiduciary responsibility to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands; • The ability to work effectively in teams, as well as being able to work independently and under pressure; • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills and inter-personal skills; • The applicant will particularly demonstrate suitability for a role that involves driving forward good governance, integrity and effective administration policies.

• a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and experience in Investigation.

• At least Five (5) years relevant experience is

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PROVO ELECTRIC

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE MAN

• Monthly repairs to generators • Maintain records and files, prepare reports and order supplies/equipment • Perform complex maintenance, testing, operated, diagnosed,

repaired, and aligned generators • Rate $10-$15

SUNSHINE EQUIPMENT

TRUCK DRIVER/ OPERATOR

– position to be held by a work permit holder • To make deliveries • To operator trucks • Must be willing to work weekend and holidays • Rate $7-$11

Address: Williams Plaza, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands .Contact 9464726 .Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible.

SALARY

$60,000.00 PER ANNUM

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

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17312

THIS POSITION IS NOT AN ESTABLISHED POST WITHIN THE TCI CIVIL SERVICE.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page and a Police Certificate/Record. Applicants should be addressed to Mr. Paul Harvey, Complaints Commissioner, Tony Clarke’s Building, Waterloo Road, Grand Turk. Sent via email to: complaints_commission@ gov.tc with the subject line being: SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER APPLICATION. Envelopes should have the subject: SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER APPLICATION clearly marked on the front.

Persons who have applied already need not re-apply for application may be processed.

Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.

SAMUEL WILSON KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ

2 FISHERMEN

• Uses equipment like nets, fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life that will be consumed by humans or used as animal feed or bait.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 342-2511

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26th July 2019 17344

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17416

RONALD SEYMOUR Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

NANNY

• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hurly

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

17348

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OFFICE OF THE COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER (OMBUDSMAN)

VACANCY

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER JOB TITLE: COMPLAINTS COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Complaints Commission MINISTRY: Governor’s Office LOCATION: Grand Turk

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administers and monitors the financial system in order to ensure that the department’s finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Assists with the preparation of budgets.

• Prepares appropriate documents for approval.

• Establishes and maintains supplier accounts.

• Ensures transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system.

• Verifies and submits purchase orders, vouchers and invoices for approval. • Maintains financial files and records.

2. Handles administrative services relating to the Complaints Commission.

CONTACT: 241-8327

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17397

LABOURER Cleaning the premises daily. Disposing of trash.

Assist with minor repairs if necessary. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 441-2569

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17380

Act on behalf off its clients to fill the following positions MODERN DAY CONSTRUCTION

9 MoonStone Rd, Providenciales Telephone: 241-4108, Email: Mdconstructionn@gmail.com

2 DRYWALL INSTALLERS, 1 TILER, 1 CARPENTER/ROOFER, 2 MASONS. Starting salary $9.00- $10.00 per hr. Install wallboard to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying

plaster, lay tiles,grouting.

Install windows/doors, install rafters to roof/materials, cover roof with shingles, Plastering, laying blocks etc

HEMINGWAYS'S

The Sands, Grace Bay, Providenciales Telephone:941-8408

LABOURER

Salary $6.25 per hour General cleaning of restaurant and other task may be required.

Positions for work permit holders.

Suitable Belongers may apply with Labour Department

17392

TRACEY-ANN TATE

SAMMY’S RESTAURANT

DOMESTIC WORKER

BARTENDER

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

• Child caretaker.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7931 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

17313

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Mix and Serve drinks and Cocktails, keep bar and Table areas clean. Salary: $7.50 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.

17296

LIVE-IN CHEF

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

Administers and maintains departmental records and databases.

Manages systems for the filing, storage and security of documents.

Oversees the maintenance of office equipment.

Arranges dissemination of information.

Provides administrative support for meetings.

Oversees the travel arrangements for departmental personnel when needed.

Manages systems for availability of supplies and equipment.

TO WORK IN PRIVATE VILLA

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Advanced knowledge of office administration.

Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Good organizational, team playing and time management skills

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• An Associate’s Degree in Business Administration/related field or equivalent.

• At least three (3) years on the job experience. • Experience in the Public Sector is desirable.

SALARY: $26,650.00 per annum.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

* This position is not an Established post within the Civil Service.

A live-in chef is required to work in a private villa. This is a full-time live-in position. Accommodation is provided for a single individual. The position requires the following qualifications and experience: The application must have significant experience working in a luxury hotel, high end restaurant, or as a personal chef in a luxury private residence.

The application must possess the ability to prepare a range of international cuisine to the highest standard (Asian fusion, French, Italian) as well as being able to cater to individual guests’ dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and organic diets.

Must have the ability to perform menu planning, food ordering and preparation for large house parties and business meetings on an economical and budgetary basis.

Must be able to maintain the highest standards of hygiene in the kitchen. Must be able to exercise cost control and perform monthly budget preparation and monitoring stocks and supplies.

Preferably computer literate.

THE POSITION INVOLVES:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page and a Police Certificate/ Record. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Complaints Commission, Tony Clarke’s Building, Waterloo Rd. Grand Turk or sent by email to: complaints_ commission@gov.tc with the subject line being: Administrative Officer Application.

Envelopes should have the subject: Administrative Officer Application clearly marked on the front. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26th July 2019 Tel: (649)-338-2927. Fax: (649)-946-1092

PAINTER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

JOB SUMMARY:

• • • •

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

THELMA SWANN

This is a senior administrative support position which ensures the smooth operations and functions of the office. The incumbent in this position will provide administrative support to the Complaints Commissioner.

THE HELP DESK

SUPER C PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

TONY CLARKE’S BUILDING WATERLOO ROAD, GRAND TURK TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Email: complaints_commission@gov.tc Tel: (649)-338-2927. Fax: (649)-946-1092

• • • • • • •

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• Working flexible hours including weekends and holidays according to the needs of the villa and tourist season; • The ability to work within a team; • The requirement to be presentable and have good spoken English and interact with guests; • Must have a Turks and Caicos Islands driver’s license; • Must be willing to perform other duties when the villa / guests / owners are not in occupation.

Salary depends on experience but in the range of $2,500.00 per month together with live-in benefits.

This is a new position. Please supply detailed CV to Griffiths & Partners, ar@griffithsandpartners.com or by fax, 649941-8251. Islander applicants should copy the Labour Department, Airport Road, Providenciales.

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July 13-19, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MERCEDES HENDFIELD OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping household chores and must be willing to Work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 244-3848

MINOU HAIR BRAIDING STYLES Of Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLIST

Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling.

Salary: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 348-0235

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

17285

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by 17287

WC SECURITY SERVICES

WATKINS VARIETY STORE

Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ

SECURITY OFFICERS TECHNICIANS, LABOURERS, GENERAL WORKERS TRAINER/TRAINING OFFICER

Salary Ranges from $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 333-6577

NEXT SALON AND SPA OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

SALON HELPER Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 242-3823

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by 17288

• Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 344-4360

Of Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To man a Taxi Radio Service, directing pickups and Collection of passengers. SALARY: $6.50 Per hour.

CONTACT: 242-7813

Belongers are asked to send a Copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

17292

YOSHI’S RESTAURANT

Sweeping, mopping.

Salary: $7 hourly

PJ’S BARBER SHOP/ BEAUTY SALON

CARPENTER

Install structures and fixtures Salary: $8 hourly

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

17286

COSMETOLOGIST Cut, trim and shape hair.

WOOD’S CONTRACTAL SERVICES

Perform setup and clean up task at job site.

Salary: $12.60 hourly

Duties: Install, Fit cut Plumbing pipes. Must be will to work Six days a week. Salary: $7.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-3674

Belongers are also encourage to apply: Some Positions are currently held by work permit holders

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17396

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 17316

Belongers are asked to Send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board.

YADLEY DORVIL

ALEX CLEANING SERVICES

ORANGE CONSTRUCTION

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY SPANISH

17377

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

• Clean, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 331-5699

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17393

A-1 AUTO TACT DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cut tiles and mix mud.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 231-0098

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17413

JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Mopping, cleaning doors and windows.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 332-5690

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17412

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LANDSCAPER

• Grounds keeping and building maintenance duties. Mow lawn using a lawnmower or hand. Cut lawn and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls. Planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.

• Work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-2592

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17415

CHARLIE VARIETY STORE LTD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

RECEIVING CLERK

• To keep stock of company product and keep stock of store and distribute items to various stores.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 231-2004

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder17404

MOLIANE’S RETAIL STORE

BAMBARRA BAKERY

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

IS LOOKING FOR

ONE BAKERY ASSISTANT • Supplying bakery with products for sale to clients/ customers • Responsible for general cleaning of bakery equipment • Make sure bakery is kept tidy at all times • Packing of baking products for distribution • Must be honest and have a pleasant attitude towards customers • Must be willing to work from 5:00 am-2:00 pm (long hours). 5 days per week and sometimes weekends.

• Salary $7.00 per hour • This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

Discount@tciway.tc or Fax: 946-4871

17417

CASHIER

• Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 346-3537

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

17407

SIGRID LIGHTBOURNE OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

Duties: Cleaning stoves, Dishes, mopping cleaning Tables. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 348-3298

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

17289

SOLOMON ALTIDOR OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

PLUMBER’S HELPER

LABOURER

STEEL UNLIMITED

CONTACT: 244-6653

CARPENTER

Carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.

Salary: $8 hourly

EXPRESS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Duties: To clean and Maintain premises, paint and do repairs as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

Of Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects.

DOMESTIC WORKER

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

B. SYDNEY GARLAND

Airport Road - 941-4515 Acting on behalf of our clients.

CLEANER

SHAKITA S. MISSICK

DESPATCHER LABOURER

WARDS CONSULTANCY

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

RUTH CHERENFANT BARTON

CLASSIFIEDS 49

17293

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

MUSIC DIRECTOR

- $400 WEEKLY • Praying and teaching.

• To work 4 days a week.

DOMESTIC WORKER -$7 hourly • Clean, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning.

• To work 5 days a week.

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping household chores and must be willing to Work. 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-6432

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

17284

DEREK ROLLE

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Loading and trucking of materials to job sites.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

• Must be honest and trustworthy.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 247-9212

CONTACT: 241-2960

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17402

MASTER JANITORIAL CLEANING & SUPPLIES

JEAN CLAUDE AUGUSTE

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders 17409

Long Bay Providenciales, is looking for a

JANITOR/ CLEANER

40 hours per week, Duties: providing cleaning and maid services. This position is for a new Work Permit.

Salary $6.50 per hour

CONTACT 345-9986

Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their work permit to the Labor Department 17415

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Clean yard.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-5071 OR 342-0275

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17408

50 CLASSIFIEDS

THE ANGELA RESTAURANT

QUANTUM COMPANY LIMITED

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER

security procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (Speak English).

• Knowledge of operating cleaning equipment’s, cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and methods and knowledge of cleaning sensitive materials.

• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel, bend and climb stairs.

• Ability to lift, push and pull required load.

9usually up to 30lbs).

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: (649)347-7437. EMAIL: BUKALAJANUS@YAHOO.CA Qualified Belonger/s may apply with Labour Department Position for First Time work permit holder

TCI ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD.

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Building B-2 303 La Vista Azul - Is seeking to employ a

• Clean entire rooms organize work schedule, update room status list like arrivals and departures.

• Restock room supplies, distribute linen, towels and room supplies using wheeled carts or by hand.

• Inspect unites, check all appliances in rooms and report damages for maintenance.

• Respond to guest queries and requests and o call services to guest request at any time.

• Ensure confidentiality and security of quest rooms and follow all company safety and

July 13-19, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

17318

BAKER

• Baking bread.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 346-5604

Requires a Certified

ELEVATOR TECHNICIAN • Must have at least 10 years of experience in elevator installation, repair and troubleshooting with Otis, Kone, ECC, and Jrt Controller • Must be capable of reading and

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17346

understanding factor level • Must be self-motivated, punctual and able to work autonomously • Must be willing to work after hours, holidays and weekends Salary $20.00 per hour

This position is for work permit renewal

Applicant should send resume to:tcielevator@hotmail. com deadline is July 26th, 2019 qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17367

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

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TORRIN SURVEYS

$7.00 per hour, Blue Hills, Providenciales 241-7878, Vacant Position

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

M & W MEP SERVICES

BLUE HILLS GLASS

(Plumbing & Electrical work & the Labourer to assist the professionals) Skilled $9 per hour, unskilled $7 per hour, Blue Hills, 2432650, Vacant Positions

SURVEY ASSISTANT

GLAZIER

(To cut, install, repair & remove glass) $9 per hour, Blue Hills, Providenciales 333-0803, Vacant Position

JOB VACANCY

NEW TECH CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

The TCIAA is accepting applications for the following position:

(assist with tools cleaning, carrying to and from, Organized materials, cleanup work sites) $7.00 per Hour, Providenciales, 241-7878, Vacant Position

AERODROME FIREFIGHTER PURPOSE OF JOB

The principal objective of the airport fire and rescue service is "to save lives in the event of an aircraft accident or incident". This also applies to any other incident where life and property can be saved.

Once fully qualified, the firefighter will be responsible for fulfilling operational duties and routines within the scope of their duties. They will also be expected to be a contributing member of the Rescue and Firefighting team, assisting when required.

BREEZE CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

(assist with tools cleaning, carrying to and from, Carrying materials, cleanup work sites)

PLUMBER/ELECTRICIAN/ LABOURER

PROFESSIONAL ISLAND LOOKS

HAIRSTYLIST

(Adults & kids Hair Braiding in different styles) $9 Per Hour, 6 days a week 241-7878, Providenciales

PREMIER LANDSCAPING

2 IRRIGATORS /2 YARD MAINTENANCE MAN

(set up the water System for Irrigation of the flowers and plants & to maintain the landscaping areas daily)

Belongers are encouraged to apply only.

Send all resumes to tciprobusiness@gmail.com and the employment Services.

17308

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES

• • • • •

To assist in aircraft incidents and accidents in an effort to save life.

To respond to any emergency as required.

To assist in rescue and/or firefighting involving airport premises and/or property.

To render humanitarian assistance including First aid for any incidents.

To assist in fire prevention duties within airport premises.

IS SEEKING THE FOLLOWING

REQUIREMENTS

The following are required of candidates.

• Must be between the ages of eighteen (18) and forty-five (45).

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be medically and physically fit for the Role.

• Must be screened free from any controlled substances.

• Must be willing to make a commitment to maintaining their Physical Fitness.

• Must be willing to make a commitment to their Professional Development • Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office is desirable.

• Must have a valid “Enhance Police Clearance “.

2 - GARDNER

Salary: $27,199.80 per annum

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

Regularly inspect transformers and circuit breakers and other electrical components.

Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate of testing devices. Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, or fixtures.

Duties: cleaning outside Property with sweeper and picking up yard waste, dry leaves, pruning trees and trimming grass. Caring of Garden daily.

Starting salary: $7.00 per hour Type of Application: Renewal This position is currently held by a work permit holder

1- ELECTRICIAN

All successful candidates will be assigned to an island which will become their homebase.

Once assigned to an island housing allowance will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Interest persons must submit their applications before July 26 2019 to:

First Preference to Belongers Human Resources Department Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-946-4420, Fax# 9415996. Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com 17337

Starting salary: $8.75 per hour Type of Application: Renewal This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Submit Resumes to Hotel or Email Eclaude@portsofcallresort.com 11 Sandcastle Drive. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Tel: 649-946-8888

17282

July 13-19, 2019 THE ANGELA RESTAURANT AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

COOK

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS TARADO CLARE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking Dominican food.

• To work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 hourly

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine.

• Must be able to speak English.

• To work 4 days a week and flexible hours including Weekends and Holidays.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-5604

CONTACT: 342-1163

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17347

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17368

CABINET MAKER / FINISHING CARPENTER:

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

10 years+ experience, valid driver’s license. Duties: Ability to work without supervision; make, repair install various types of highgrade cabinet, furniture and fixtures; read drawings.

Salary: $8 to $10 per hour, negotiable with qualification and experience.

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Apply to: Southwind Millwork, Industrial Drive, Provo southwind@tciway.tc by July 23rd, 2019. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

17305

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17385

SOKOL LTD.

CONTACT: 342-0475

THE WENERIS JEWELRY REPAIR

is looking to hire a

HOUSEKEEPER The position requires the following of the successful candidate (1) high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness are maintained throughout three high-end villas (2) must be able to evaluate and ensure guest satisfaction and report and solve any guest problem immediately (3) must set and maintain standards of service commensurate with the standing of the villas. (4) managing a stock control and ordering system to ensure availability of stock and cost control to maintain costs to a minimum.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • • • •

SNIP AND CLIP BARBER SHOP

5 years minimum Housekeeping and Customer Service experience Strong organizational skills Must be able to work independently and stand for long periods of time Must be flexible and able to work on weekends and holidays Must possess great customer service skills Salary commensurate with experience

Interested applicants must have a clean police record and submit their applications with a copy of their CV to:info@saunders.tc or via facsimile at 941-4533 and to the T.C.I Employment Services and Labour Department. This position is held by a work permit holder. 17281

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

JEWELRY REPAIRMAN

• Make sure to repair any jewels on a high level of attention and detail.

• To work 8 to 5, 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 343-8025

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

17395

CLASSIFIEDS 51 POSITION

DOMESTIC WORKER Jennifer Saunders is seeking to hire a cleaner to work 5 days a week. Salary $6.25 per hour Interested applicants must have a clean police record and submit their applications with a copy of their CV to:info@saunders.tc or via facsimile at 941-4533 and to the T.C.I Employment Services and Labour Department.

Position is currently filled by a work permit holder 17401

TCI ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD. Requires a Certified

ELEVATOR SUPERVISOR • Must have at least 10 years of experience in elevator installation, repair and troubleshooting with Otis, Kone, ECC, and Jrt Controller with at least 10 years’ experience at supervisory level, making budget knowledge of QuickBooks payroll • Must speak English and French • Must be willing to meet clients and present sales pitch • Must be willing to work after hours, holidays and weekends Salary $30.00 per hour This position is for work permit renewal Applicant should send resume to:tcielevator@hotmail. com deadline is July 26th, 2019 qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17386

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 61108/91

SECTION LONG BAY HILLS

LAW CLERK To assist our attorneys with various legal matters. Only applicants with the following experience and skills will be considered:

ISLAND PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas, BRUCE I. FINE, of 1900 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 United States of America has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the names of PAUL FINE and CEIL FINE as Joint Proprietors was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

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

Dated this 13tth day of June 2019 Signed .............................................................................................................

Registrar of Lands Witnessed

Applications are invited for the position of

17355

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; • Candidate should have strong typing skills and advanced computer skills using Microsoft Word, PC Law, Lexis/Nexis, Excel and Outlook; • An ability to work without supervision on legal files; • An ability to work directly with clients without the presence of an attorney; • Skilled at drafting and preparing legal documents and correspondence, including pleadings, motions and affidavits; • An ability to attend to closings of real estate transactions; • A willingness to work long hours including weekends and holidays; • Must be punctual, organized and reliable; • Previous experience of no less than five (5) years working in a law office; and • Must have a Law Clerk’s degree or Law Clerk’s diploma from a recognized university or college or the equivalent.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to Saunders & Co., Attention: Office Manager – via Fax: 941-4533 or Email: info@saunders.tc and to The Ministry of Border Control and Employment, Labour Department, Providenciales.

This position is currently filled by a work permit holder.

17307

52 CLASSIFIEDS A&L TRUCKING SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

TRUCK DRIVERS

Transport materials and goods among manufacturing, distribution and retail centers. Perform sales and customer service. Inspecting their vehicles for mechanical issues relating to safe operation, and basic repair work.

Salary: $500 weekly

CONTACT: 241-1608

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

17421

J&JF CONSTRUCTION THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

ROOFER

• Shingle roof and cut wood.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $600 weekly

CONTACT: 241-0663

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17420

July 13-19, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ELEGANCE UNISEX HAIR BEAUTY SALON

HOLTON WILLIAMS

Kew Town - Is seeking to employ a

BOTTLE CREEK, NORTH CAICOS

HAIR DRESSER

ELECTRICIAN

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing.

Pedicures and application of acrylic toenails.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 247-9555

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders 17403

NATASHA’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients

SABRINA FORBES

Blue Hills

CARETAKER

YARD CLEANER

Take care of disabled children.

Cut grass and remove yard wastes.

CONTACT: 245-7898

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

CONTACT: 331-0927

SHANEISHA & DELTON

DUTIES: Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.

Inspect transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools SALARY: $9.00 per hour This position is held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17423

D&N CONTRACTORS

PAINTERS

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

Salary: $6.25 hourly each Contact:245-0035

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

DOMESTIC WORKER

She must be willing to help customer find items on the shelves, receive and restock products. Clean the store, arrange and stock shelves, upheld safe and clean working environment, assisted other personnel as needed. Very mature, very organized, presentable and tidy with good attitude and self motivation. Must be flexible enough to arrive early or leave late when receive inventory and stock.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 347-0877

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 17416

S&S BEAUTY SALON & SPA

2 HAIRSTYLIST

HOUSEKEEPER

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

2 BARBER

North Caicos

The Bight

NEW STYLE BEAUTY SALON & BOUTIQUE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

ROBINSON

Long Bay

TELEPHONE:649-246-1721

ESTEL’S BOUTIQUE

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.

Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers.

Salary: $7 hourly each

CONTACT: 331-5481

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

17422

Salt Mills Plaza - Is seeking to employ a

• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

• Experience of five to ten years.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

Contact: 941-2233 or 332-2121 Email: SSbeautysalonspa@gmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17419

OCEAN CLUB RESORTS

SCOTT’S CAR RENTAL & SALES

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

GARDENER JANITOR LABOURER GARDENING SUPERVISOR

CAR WASH ATTENDANT

LABOURER

#1228 LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

is looking for qualified applicants for the following positions:

All positions involve strenuous physical labour, which requires being able and willing to perform heavy lifting, and other physically demanding functions. Must be able to speak English fluently. Preference will be given to someone with previous resort experience.

All applicants must be able to present a clean Police Record if offered a position. Wage commensurate with experience. Individuals must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands.

All positions currently held by a work permit holder.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT OCEAN CLUB OR OCEAN CLUB WEST. ONLY THOSE RECEIVING AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

ANOUZE JEAN WILLIAMS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

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

17432

JENDERLY’S SALON DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and acrylic toenails.

HAIR STYLIST

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: 50% Commission

CONTACT: 244-5191

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

17433

17418

TC SAFETY & SUPPLIES BLUE MOUNTAIN, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURES

Duties: help with heavy lifting, loading and unload vehicle/storage, cleaning up after jobs.

Salary $7 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department,

CONTACT: (649) 231 2599 FOR W/P HOLDER 17429

• Wash, scrub and polish the interiors of car SUV’s and buses to protect their appearance.

• Vacuum, clean and maintain vehicles.

• Must be young, energetic and able to multitask with a valid driver’s license.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 231-8438

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17414

OCEAN OUTBACK

South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Must have at least 5 years of experience Duties: Cleaning boat and accommodation.

• Salary $6.5 per hour • Must have a clean drivers license and own transportation Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department, CONTACT: (649) 231 0824 FOR A W/P HOLDER 17428

CONTACT- 241-5922 Acting on behalf of our client Robinson Surveying Services Providenciales

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: $400 weekly

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

17425

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

WAITRESS

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT- 241-5922 Acting on behalf of our client Crackpot Kitchen Grace Bay

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Salary: $6.50 hourly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17426

CONTACT- 241-5922 Acting on behalf of our client Terrell Gardiner Providenciales

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 hourly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17424

July 13-19, 2019

CLASSIFIEDS 53

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL Leeward Highway - Is seeking to employ

Tire Tech

• Must have 5 years’ experience • Identify the tire size and ply and inflate tire • Must be able to service vehicles to maintain functions accordingly • Remount wheels onto vehicles, install vehicles parts or accessories • Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicle using lugs • Replace wheels on balance machines to determine counters weights required to balance wheels.

• Must be able to speak and write English.

Part-Time/ FullTime Car Washers

• Must have a valid driver’s license and Clean Police Record • Must be able to speak and write English • Must have legal Status • Must be able to properly wash, clean and vacuum vehicles, so that they are ready for Transfer to the Airport.

• Must be able to identify fault and report it to the person in charge

Labourers

STUBBS ROAD IS SEEKING A SUITABLE QUALIFIED APPLICANT TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

EXECUTIVE CHEF DUTIES:

Hands on position requiring participation in meal preparation, ordering food and associated products, staff scheduling and directing sanitation. Direct responsibility for menu production, recipes, and plate appeal. Participate in and monitor food dept. budgets with responsibility of producing budgeted food cost and labor expense in order to achieve scheduled profit matched with customer satisfaction. Management of and handling catering operation, private chef and private dining programs.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English • Perform tasks involving physical labour.

• Must be able to clean area properly • Check the fluid and water levels, tires, Salary: $7.50 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Contact: 441-8515. Email: frantz@gracebaycarrentals.com All positions are Renewal

Windsong on the Reef

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William Catering Services

Minimum of 4-5 years as Executive Chef or senior kitchen management with duties as stated above, verifiable track record of maintaining industry standard food and labor costs in a profitable facility over a min of 3 years of continuous employment in one facility within the last 5 years. Must be highly skilled and capable of training kitchen staff and producing exciting offerings that please our hotel guests.

Salary: $ 38,000 per year salary, plus service charge Please email resume to Jim Molter Windsong Resort jim@windsongresort.com. Please respond no later than July 31,2019. All qualified applicants will be interviewed. Prospective applicants who are Belongers are asked to send copies of your applications to the Labor Board

WAITRESS

LANDSCAPER

– TO BE HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

We are searching for a talented and dedicated Landscaper to join our team. As the Landscaper, you will ensure the growth and vibrancy of our plants, flowers, lawn, and garden structures.

The ideal candidate will be creative, with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.

You must be able demonstrate ability to propagate plants.

DUTIES

• • • • • • • • • • •

Providing excellent customer service Presenting menus to customers Explaining menu items to customers Answering questions from patrons about food and beverages Sharing information with customers about the status of their orders Finding out if customers need additional items Verifying that customers are satisfied with their orders Taking food and drink orders Entering each item ordered into restaurant register system Accepting payment for the meal Rate $ 6.50 per hour

The Lodgings

VILLA HOUSEKEEPER - TO BE HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

DUTIES:

• Answer immediately to request from guests, as well as from other departments • Load cart with supplies such as linens and move it to the required area • Enter guest rooms by adhering to proper procedures and ensure they are vacant • Replace used amenities in guest rooms • Provide clean linens and terry for dirty ones • Fold towels, make beds, and ensure bathrooms are clean • Take away, room service items, dirty linen, and trash • Perform check on all room appliances to ensure they are in good working condition • Adjust furniture, desk items, and

appliances when necessary • Dust furnishings and walls and remove marks from them • Carry out floor care duties in hallway and guest rooms, and mop floor • Adhere to all safety, security, and company procedures and policies • Keep proprietary information confidential • Ensure company standards are followed in welcoming and acknowledging all guests • Expect service needs of guests and provide them even before called upon to do so • Apply professional language in communicating with guests and other people • Provide support to team to achieve common goals • Rate $6.50-$9.10 per hour

Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible.

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RESPONSIBILITIES: • Apply pesticides to remove harmful insects such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks.

• Conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways, fixing fountains, and other duties.

• Must be able to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.

• Strong knowledge of pest management and basic lawn maintenance.

• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

• Good stamina and physical health.

• Uphold the landscaping design and ensure plant growth. Plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs.

• Supervise maintenance repairs to equipment, landscape structures, outdoor furniture, and walkways.

• Advise clients on how to look after the landscape. Give advice and work-related instruction and guidance to gardeners.

• Coordinate with garden designers and landscape architects to ensure the garden meets the resort’s expectations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Horticultural diploma or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior landscaping or groundskeeping role.

• Must be able to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.

• Strong knowledge of pest management, fertilization and advance lawn maintenance.

• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

• Good stamina and physical health. Good oral and written English are a must.

Please email resume to: admin@windsongreort.com and respond no later than July 31,,2019.

All qualified applicants will be interviewed. Prospective applicants who are Belongers are asked to send copies of your applications to the Labor Board. This is an opened position.

Salary commensurate with experience and ranges between $10-15 per hour.

OTHER POSITIONS:

• Room Attendant/ Housekeeper Reliever/Domestic Worker • General Helper – job includes deep cleaning around the resort as needed including storage area, garbage housing, public walkway clearing floor. Deep clean kitchen and other areas as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 4 years in the specialized field. Ability to lift to 65 pounds • Reading and writing English is a must. Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays. Salary $6.25 to 7.00 per hour. Some Positions are available on a part-time basis

54 CLASSIFIEDS DIVE PROVO

ERCO LTD.

Ports of Call - Is seeking to employ a

PADI AND SSI SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

• With multiple specialty instructor ratings to teach a variety of diving courses.

• Successful applicant will hold STCW95 rating.

• This tourism related position requires a six-day work week that includes weekends and Public Holidays.

Salary: $26,000-38,000 per annum

CONTACT: 946-5029 EMAIL: DIVEPROVO@TCIWAY.TC FAX: 946-5936

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17237

ROUSTA REMILIEN THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 242-4614

#18 The Village, KPMG Building, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

BUTLER

CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT

CONTACT: 242-1063

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17250

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17167

LABOURER

CONTACT: 941-8112

This Position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department.

CONTACT: 241-5131

CEDRIC SELVER JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Responsible for doing Manuel work Loading and unloading Container Assisting in stocking shelves Should be physically fit to lift products 50lb or more .

Being able to work at heights Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary $7.00 per hour.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17251

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

• Must speak English and Spanish. Translate to customers.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.75 hourly

FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES Is now interviewing for the following positions:

• • • • • •

GLOBAL SERVICES RESOURCES LTD

Answer calls greet guests at the door, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food.

Salary: $6.25 PER HOUR

SUNNY FOODS RETAIL & WHOLESALE LTD

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

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• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-1396

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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J&C BEAUTY SALON FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

2 HAIRDRESSERS

JOCELYN JEAN LOUIS KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

• Clean, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, • Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1021

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17239

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17246

D&S WAVE DANCER/ BERARDINO & SHIRLEANE

EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 343-8180

LABOURER

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following Tel: (649) 333-1236 ARROW ENGINEERING AND ASPHALT

CONTACT: 342-0156

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.

South Dock Rd $280 weekly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. First time 17271

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $300 weekly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17270

LABOURER

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS SUNNY FOODS RETAIL & WHOLESALE LTD

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED:

• ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA • 5 years post qualified

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• preparation of monthly financial statements for multiple businesses – P & L, Balance sheet and Cash Flow • inter-company accounting and reconciliations • bank and credit card reconciliations • cash management • weekly and monthly operational analysis • variance analysis • management of financial staff

Is now interviewing for the following positions:

STORE SUPERVISOR

• review and set up new processes as required • provide financial support for all aspects of the business • manage relationships across internal and external stakeholders

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage retail staff, including cashiers and people working on the floor.

• Ensure pricing is correct.

• Work on store displays.

• Coach, counsel, recruit, train, and discipline employees.

• Evaluate on-the-job performance.

• Identify current and future trends that appeal to consumers.

• Maintain inventory and ensure items are in stock.

• Keep up with fluctuating supply and demand.

• Maintain store's cleanliness and health and safety measures.

• Organize and distribute staff schedules.

• Manage different departments within the store.

• Handle customer questions, complaints, and issues.

• Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays.

• Able to safely lift boxes Salary $6.50 per hour.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• ability to maintain confidentiality at all times • work across a wide range of business areas • ability to prioritize effectively • excellent communication skills • ability to work independently and as part of a team

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience

interested applicants including Islanders/ Belongers can bring all applications to EA Services Ltd. Located #65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales or email to mary@environmentalarts.tc. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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CONTACT: 941-8112

This Position is for first time work permit application interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department.

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July 13-19, 2019 KAREN ADAMS POLLARD COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

MASON

KATHLENE J. JOLLY-BAIN SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 244-8820

CONTACT: 244-0660

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17247

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17244

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTACT- 241-5922 Acting on behalf of our client ATLEY GRAY Providenciales

DOMESTIC WORKER

- $6.50 hourly Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 17225

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

LABOURER

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 243-4350

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17248

ANNASTACIA HART #1 Sherwin Rigby Apt, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER/MAID

• Taking care of the kids.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 342-9688

Email: annastaciahart21@gmail. com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17257

IJ BAR RESTAURANT BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 2410576/342-8641

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17085

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

Tel 649 333 5638. Email: director@provoprimary.com | Website www.provoprimary.com

JOB VACANCIES CLASS TEACHER

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

Your responsibilities will include caring for, planning for and teaching a class of primary school age children. Applicants must have a Teaching Degree in Primary Education or similar teaching qualification. You must have at least two years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $36,000 - $60,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

SPANISH TEACHER

78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Are now interviewing for the following position:

FROZEN FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR • Must have at least (4) years experience working with both Dry and Perishable Food Service Products. Must be able to identify these products, including, but not limited to, different cuts of meat such as pork, chicken, beef and as well seafood and other frozen and dry food service products. Must be able to read and write English and to be familiar with the different pack sizes and brand names as well.

• Must have a sense of urgency and be able to work under limited time constraints.

• Assists the Frozen Order Pickers regularly throughout the day for Food Service Customers, mostly restaurants.

• Must be able to manage a group of associates of 50 or more.

Must have had extensive sales and marketing experience as well.

• Must be able to lift 65 pounds or more regularly throughout the shift.

• Salary starting at $6.75 per hour • As well, must be willing to assist in the stocking of shelves, inside and outside the freezer, unloading frozen containers in extremely cold environments, be willing act as a cashier and have had supervisory cash handling experience in the past.

• Must be willing and able to work extended periods of time in a FREEZER ENVIRONMENT up to 70% of the time, temperature is minus (10) degrees Fahrenheit or minus (23) Celsius.

• Must be willing and available to work extended hours, including all and/or any holidays, nights and weekends. The majority of the work schedule will consist of evening, weekend and holiday hours as this is when our business is servicing the most amount of customers.

• Must be able to stand the majority of the day.

Please apply within @ Quality Food Service, 78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays or contact 941-7939 for more information. Only Belongers or PRC Holders need apply.

PRINCESS VILLA’S

#5 Princess Villa, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

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You will be required to teach Spanish to classes throughout the primary and middle schools.

Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree or similar teaching qualification. You must have two years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $36000 – $40,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

PE TEACHER/HOCKEY COACH

You will be responsible for teaching physical education to children throughout the primary and middle schools. Applicants should have a degree in a sport related subject and have previous teaching/coaching experience in hockey and other team sports. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $30,000 – $33,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

MUSIC AND/OR ART TEACHER

You will be responsible for teaching music and/or art to children throughout the primary and middle schools. Applicants should have previous experience teaching music and/or art. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $36000 – $40,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Your responsibilities will include supporting the classroom teacher in caring for, preparing for and teaching a class of Early Years or primary school age children.

Applicants must have experience working in a primary school or in an Early Years environment and/or hold an Early Childhood Certificate. Salary range is commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $21,000 - $26,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

We invite prospective applicants who are Turks Islanders to send copies of their applications to Providenciales Primary School and to The Immigration Board.

Please send a full resume, letter of application, certificates and police check, together with the names and phone numbers of two referees, to Alison Williams at Director@provoprimary.com.

The closing date for applications is 2nd July, 2019

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56 CLASSIFIEDS EASYWAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SHELDON BROWN SOUTH DOCK

VACANCY $290 WEEKLY

CONTACT 3331236

PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO EASYWAYTCI@gmail. com 17216

3J’S ENTERPRISE THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• Clean store, shelves, and stocking inventory.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 232-5144

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17320

July 13-19, 2019

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LABOURER

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 245-3959

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17214

FRANTZ EMMANUEL BELIZAIRE

MANPOWER SERVICES

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Industrial Park - Is seeking to employ

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Air Conditioning Technician Helper

• Electrical Diagnostics, installations and repairs airconditioning and refrigeration systems.

• Necessary qualifications and experience required • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in similar position

PAINTER- $9 HOURLY

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

Salary: $10.00 per hour CONTACT: 241-4976 EMAIL: MANPOWER-SERVICES@HOTMAIL.COM

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

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DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• Available to work Saturday.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 341-3075

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

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QUALITY FOOD WORLD / QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

SOUS CHEF EDUCATION AND TRAINING: • Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience.

• Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks and Micros.

• Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training Skill Requirements: BE ABLE TO ASSIST THE EXECUTIVE CHEF IN ALL CAPACITIES TO INCLUDE: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events.

• Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts.

• Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café.

• Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine.

• Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making.

• Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule. Leadership and Managerial Requirements: • Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

• Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set.

The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

Pay: $3000.00 per month Belongers given preference

Submit resume, certifications and current police record in person or email to: ECRUZ@SOMEWHERECAFEANDLOUNGE.COM

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A Prime Trading Company 78 Industrial Rd, 5 Cays Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (649) 941-7939

HELP WANTED Food World and Food Services are seeking applicants to interview for the following positions:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • •

CASHIER

Prior cash handling experience.

Experience and proven history of providing outstanding customer service.

Must be available to stand for long periods of time.

Must be available to work any shifts including all weekends, nights and holidays.

Starting salary $6.50 per hour.

Warehouse Supervisor JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• • • •

Prior retail management experience preferably in the food industry.

Experience leading and directing employees.

Proven history of providing outstanding customer service.

Willing to learn and take on additional assignments to assist the Store Manager, including but not limited to cashing, • stocking shelves, cleaning, ordering, varies administrative duties.

• Must be available to work any hours including nights, every weekend, and holidays.

• This is an additional open position. Starting Salary $7.00 per hour.

Food Service Frozen Order Picker JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least 2 years experience in working with Food Service Products.

• Picks orders daily for Food Service Customers (mostly restaurants) • Must be able to work in a very cold environment for extended periods of time. (temperature is (-10) Fahrenheit or (-23) Celsius.

• Must be familiar with Food Service Products and be able to identify different brand names and pack sizes.

• Must have a sense of urgency in accurately picking an order for the customer.

• Must be able to lift up to 65 Lbs. • Must have prior experience (preferably certification) to operate manual pallet jack, electric jack and LP operated forklift.

• Must be available to work any hours including but not limited to nights, weekends and holidays.

These are additional open positions due to our growing company. Starting salary $6.25 hour.

Belongers only need apply.

Please apply within at Food World (next to Smithco) or send resume, qualifications and references to email: QualityFS@alliedcaribbean.com

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ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE Luker Lane (Behind IGA Supermarket) Is seeking to employ a qualified

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

• Must hold international certifications in various group fitness styles (Yoga, Les Mills, Barre, Pilates, etc.)

• Must be a licensed Personal Trainer with at least ten years of proven experience. First aid certification is mandatory. Computer proficiency is also a must.

Remuneration will be commensurate with certifications and experience, starting at $30 hourly

CONTACT: (649) 442-6348 EMAIL: INFO@GRACEWAYSPORTS.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 17231

BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

FINISH CARPENTER

Trimming wooden structures and ornaments and complete final details. Installing windows and doors, finishing rough edges, and making adjustments Salary: $10 hourly per hour

CONTACT: 649-241-5071 OR 649-342-0275 EMAIL: ISLANDCONSTRUCTION@ OUTLOOK.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

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LAND FOR SALE 1.3 ACRE LAND ON OCEAN DRIVE, TURTLE TAIL WITH ELEVATION CALL 1-649-231-3788 FOR MORE INFO.

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NOTICE Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR 14289 by Champions for Christ International School, for rezoning of parcel 60000/404 North West & North Central on Providenciales which is currently zoned for R6 Apartments to C1 Commercial. The planning application is for a School and Church 2 stories Building. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to JACQUECINA LUMA HINSON by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

JOHN FREEMAN

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to BLOSSOM DEBBIE ANNMARIE THOMPSON ROBINSON by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to EVELYNE SARAH DUBOIS MISICK by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

JOHN FREEMAN

JOHN FREEMAN

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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Sports Interational

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

The hosts will have the chance to lift the trophy for the first time when they meet New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday.

Kawhi Leonard is signing a three-year $103 million contract with the Clippers, with a player option for the third year.

England reach Cricket World Cup final with thrashing of Australia ENGLAND surged into their first World Cup final for 27 years with a sensational eight-wicket demolition of Australia at Edgbaston.

The hosts will have the chance to lift the trophy for the first time when they meet New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday.

A first win in a World Cup knockout match since 1992 was secured over the defending champions on a day that will live long in the memory, justifiably alongside anything from the 2005 Ashes or the 2010-11 tour of Australia.

It was built on a riotous opening

seven overs, when Australia were reduced to 14-3 by the new-ball brilliance of Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer.

Steve Smith, so often England’s nemesis, held Australia together with 85, helping them to a total of 223 that at least gave them something to bowl at.

But home nerves over the menacing presence of Mitchell Starc were allayed by a prolific opening partnership between Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow, who added 124 for the first wicket.

Roy crashed 85 before Joe Root and Eoin Morgan took England to their target with 17.5 overs to spare.

The ease of England’s progression to the final was such a contrast to the group-stage defeat by Australia that left them on the brink of elimination.

Since then they have beaten India, New Zealand and turned in this, their best performance of the tournament to date.

They will start the final, which will be shown as free-to-air on Channel 4, as firm favourites to be crowned world champions. (BBC)

The USA beat the Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday’s final in France to win the competition for a fourth time and retain the title they won in 2015.

Women’s World Cup: United States welcomed home by thousands of fans in New York TENS of thousands of fans lined the streets of New York on Wednesday to greet the the United States’ Women’s World Cup-winning team.

The USA beat the Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday’s final in France to win the competition for a fourth time and retain the title they won in 2015.

Floats and an open-top bus

took the players, who wore black T-shirts emblazoned with ‘World Champions’ in gold letters, through the streets of Lower Manhattan to a ceremony at City Hall, where they received a ticker-tape reception.

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team in a ceremony at City Hall to present them with the “keys to the city”.

Some fans chanted “equal pay” when the players took to the stage, a reference to the fact the women’s team is suing the US Soccer Federation to demand equal pay with their male counterparts.

Leonard turned down $39M that sets big stakes for the Clippers and free agency in 2021 IN a surprising move, Kawhi Leonard has taken a shorter contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Leonard is signing a three-year $103 million contract with the Clippers, with a player option for the third year.

Initial reports following Leonard’s move to the Clippers said Leonard would sign the four-year $142 million max contract with the Clippers.

The move marks the third time in two years that Leonard has turned down money on future contracts.

Leonard would have been eligible for the five-year $221 million “supermax” contract with the San Antonio Spurs had he stayed there.

It’s unclear if the Spurs ever offered the deal in an attempt to convince Leonard to stay. It seems likely that he would have signed it if the two sides never had a falling-out.

In free agency this summer, Leonard could have signed a fiveyear $190 million contract with the Toronto Raptors. He instead chose to leave Toronto.

Now, Leonard has signed a shortterm deal with the Clippers that accomplishes two things: flexibility and the chance to recoup some money.

ESPN’s Bobby Marks said that if Leonard opts out after two years, the Clippers won’t have his full Bird Rights, meaning they can’t offer him the five-year max. The most he could sign is for four years for $196 million.

If Leonard wanted to remain with the Clippers for year three, he could opt in, then hit free agency in 2022, when the Clippers could offer him a full five-year max. If he wanted to leave the Clippers, he could sign

elsewhere for four years, at 35% of the salary cap — a deal that would still be worth more than the $141 million one he could have signed with the Clippers this summer.

Nate Jones, an NBA agent, said on Twitter that Leonard could also opt out in 2021, do another 1+1 contract (two years, with a player option in the second year), then sign a full max in 2022 or 2023.

Perhaps most importantly, Leonard’s contract structure gives him flexibility. The Clippers now look like the league’s best team after landing Leonard and Paul George.

But if things don’t go well over the next two years, Leonard could once again hit the free-agent market in 2021 to look for another team.

Leonard’s opt-out occurs in the same year as George’s. It’s possible both players could hit free agency at the same time and weigh their futures.

This puts pressure on the Clippers. They traded seven firstround picks, plus All-Rookie Team guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder for George. Faced with the possibility that Leonard and George could bolt in two years, the Clippers will have to be prudent in finding ways to upgrade their team. If they were to lose both players — and it’s very early to even begin speculating about such things — the Clippers could be in dire straits, as the Thunder will have control over five of the team’s picks.

While 2021 free agency is still two years away, and the league will change in the meantime, the class is shaping up to be a big one. Leonard and George could be free agents, as could Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, and Bradley Beal.

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Mutko stood down as president of the Russian Football Union to contest the IOC ban.

Vitaly Mutko: Russian deputy PM wins appeal against Olympic life ban RUSSIA’S deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko has won his appeal against being banned from the Olympics for life.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Mutko after he was accused of running a Russian doping programme.

But a Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) panel said the IOC’s decision did not have a “legal basis”.

Cas added its ruling did not affect any “future decision” by the IOC regarding Mutko when it came to “any specific edition of the Olympic Games”.

An IOC statement said: “The IOC takes note of the decision of Cas, which relates exclusively to the formal question of the sanctioning power of the IOC for people outside of the Olympic movement.

“At the same time, the decision

makes it clear that the IOC retains the right of taking any decision in reference to any specific edition of the Olympic Games.”

Whistleblower Vitaly Stepanov, a former Russian antidoping agency worker, told the IOC that Mutko, a former sports minister, “created and ran” the country’s “state-directed” doping programme.

He has always denied being part of a doping programme, but Russia was banned from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Russia has also denied running a state-sponsored doping programme.

Mutko stood down as president of the Russian Football Union to contest the IOC ban as well as leaving his role as chief organiser for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

(BBC)

Thomas attacked on the final ramp up to the finish line, which featured a 24% gradient.

Tour de France: Thomas moves up as Teuns wins stage six BRITAIN’S defending champion Geraint Thomas took time out of all his rivals for the general classification with a show of strength at the end of stage six of the 2019 Tour de France.

Thomas launched a late attack in the closing stages of a brutal climb to the finish at La Planche des Belles Filles.

Dylan Teuns won the first mountain stage of this year’s race, beating Italy’s Giulio Ciccone by 11 seconds.

But Ciccone took the yellow jersey from Julian Alaphilippe by six seconds.

Thomas came home fourth, passing Alaphilippe before the line after the Frenchman had burst away in an attempt to hold on to his race lead.

The Welshman finished nine

seconds ahead of Ineos team-mate and co-leader Egan Bernal, and now sits in fifth place overall - four seconds ahead of the Colombian and 49 seconds behind Ciccone.

There have been question marks over Thomas’s condition for the Tour since he crashed out of last month’s Tour de Suisse, but up a steep incline and on a dusty gravel track he produced a burst of acceleration in the final kilometre that none of the other major contenders could match.

“It is one of those climbs where you really have to be patient,” Thomas told ITV4 afterwards.

“When Alaphilippe went, pretty early with 800m to go or something like that, I just had the confidence to let him go, ride my own tempo, then really try to drive it all the way to the line from about 350m out.

“I was starting to blow though - it was solid - but it was a pretty decent day in the end.”

It was a dramatic ending to a testing day in the Vosges mountains that saw the riders negotiate seven tough climbs.

Teuns and Ciccone were part of a 14-man breakaway that had escaped near the start of the 160.5km route but along with Xandro Meurisse, who finished more than a minute back in third, they were the only riders to remain clear by the end.

Ciccone, who won the King of the Mountains category at this year’s Giro Italia, was favourite to triumph on the last climb, up a newly laid road to the ski station at the summit of La Planche, but he could not stay on the wheel of the Belgian.

Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep feels ‘mentally stronger’ for Serena Williams final

Halep beats Svitolina to reach first Wimbledon final.

SIMONA Halep says she feels “mentally stronger” for the “big challenge” of facing Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Halep beat Elina Svitolina 6-1 6-3 to reach her maiden final at the All England Club, where she will meet seven-time champion Serena Williams.

The Romanian has won just one of her 10 meetings with American Williams, coming at the WTA Finals in 2014.

“I will believe that I have my chance to win against her,” said Halep, 27.

“Of course, I respect a lot what she has done and what she’s doing.

“But now I feel stronger mentally

facing her. We will see what is going to happen. It’s just a big challenge for me.”

Seventh seed Halep - whose previous best finish at Wimbledon was reaching the 2014 semi-finals wrapped up victory over Ukrainian eighth seed Svitolina in one hour 13 minutes.

“It is one of the best moments of my life,” she told the BBC. “I’m really excited but also nervous. I’m just trying to enjoy it as much as possible.

“It was not as easy as the score shows. I fought really hard, [Svitolina] is an amazing player and it’s always tough to play against her.”

On what has changed since 2014,

she said: “I have more experience, I am positive on court and I am not giving up anymore. I have learnt many things in five years.”

Halep and Svitolina, 24, had not met at a Grand Slam since the 2017 French Open but if the first game of their maiden grass meeting was anything to go by, it was going to be a lengthy affair.

Lasting almost 10 minutes, it featured two 23-shot rallies before Svitolina - who had held three break points - conceded the game off her backhand.

Halep converted her third break point to go 2-0 up with the following two games also going against the server.

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Sports National GUF’s dominance in the Church Coed Slow-pitch Softball continues THE Global United Fellowship (GUF) Kingdom Warriors registered their third consecutive win in the Church Co-Ed Slow-Pitch Softball Championship after they got past Firm Foundation International in a thrilling five-game series on Monday last at the Downtown Ball Park.

The game and series came down to the wire, with GUF registering a 3-2 win after triumphing 22-19 in the final clash.

GUF won the opening game in the series, before new team Firm took a 2-1 lead, GUF rallied back to tie the clash before last Monday’s game.

Global United three-peat

Jeanlis Job finished with 15 goals.

Job wins back-to-back PPL Golden Boot award JEANLIS Job fired his way to his second straight Golden Boot honour with 15 goals for Cheshire Hall this season in the Provo Premier League.

The Cheshire Hall striker failed to score in the Turk Heads Cup and had to wait on the sidelines to see if Academy Jaguars players Patrick Alouidor or Raymond Burey would have caught him in Tuesday’s clash.

Both players finished with 14 goals. As Job, Burey also went cold in the Turk Heads Cup; he

did however score a brace against Beaches on Saturday in the PPL final. Alouidor on the other hand finished with 11 League goals and three Cup goals.

Angelyn Cadet from Beaches finished fourth in the standings with 12 goals, while there was a three-way tie for fifth position, between Mesidor Frandy, Lenford Singh and Romaine Small. Both Singh and Small scored four of their nine goals in the Cup. Last year Job netted a whopping 19 goals.

The basketball camp started on Monday.

TCIBF bounces off camp, starts competitions The TCIBF summer activities kicked off on Monday (July 8) with camps in North Caicos and Providenciales.

Players ages 7-16 are being taught basic drills and the fundamentals of the game.

According to information from the federation, “The objective of the camp is to teach the young players the game in a fun and competitive atmosphere.

Players on both islands are very eager to learn the game.

The South Caicos leg of the 2019 camp will take place in South Caicos from July 15-20th. The Camp

will serve as a springboard for the TCIBF grassroots programme, which is scheduled to begin on all islands in another month.

U16 TOURNAMENT The annual U16 tournament was scheduled to start on Thursday evening. The seven-team competition for the much coveted junior title will conclude on Sunday evening.

The tournament continues to grow as this year the federation added the RANDIMAC Tigers youth team from Nassau Bahamas.

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Jaguars sweep titles with Turks Head Cup win THE Academy Jaguars culminated their dominance of the 2019 Provo Premier League with a win in the Turks Head Cup final.

The defending champions had to hold off a resurging Beaches team in the second half of the clash on Tuesday evening at the TCIFA ground in Providenciales.

The Jaguars had won the league against the same Beaches team on Saturday evening in the championship clash.

PPL GRAND FINAL After winning the regular season, the Jaguars had rolled into the Grand Final and they romped to a 4-1 victory with Raymond Burey finding the back of the net twice.

Burey opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a free-header, while Junior Paul made it 2-0 less than 10 minutes later.

Burey later scored his second, while Ricardo Joasilius also found the back of the net.

Substitute Michael Laird scored a consolation goal for Beaches in the late stage of the clash.

The Academy Jaguars won both the PPL Grand final and the Turks Head Cup over the last week.

ENTERTAINING FIGHT BACK Three days later, Beaches, who were without the services of James Petitfrere (sent off on Saturday), were able to show grit in the Turks

Head Cup final.

Paul, who had a late surge, opened the scoring for the eventual winners with two early goals. The game looked lopsided after 15

minutes given that Cole Nickson had carried Jaguars ahead 3-0, but Beaches led by Fred Dorvil rallied back. National scorer Dorvil opened the scoring after the re-

start, before Romain Small brought Beaches within one.

Rosmith found the back of the net to take Jaguars back ahead before Small off a Dorvil pass scored again to

make it 4-3.

This set up a tense finish with Beaches creating chances and forcing several corners, but Jaguars did well to hold on.

Pierre registers two top five finishes at NACAC U18 Championships - Jennings finishes seventh in NACAC U23 Championships 200M final NATIONAL athlete Katrell Pierre showed improvement in his field events, while Colby Jennings finished top seven in the 200M to lead the Turks and Caicos at the North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) U18 and U23 Championships, which were jointly held last weekend in Mexico.

TCI fielded a team of six athletes, three each for the two age divisions. Along with Pierre, female sprinters Dred Mondestin and Alexia Prince competed in the U18, while Jennings, Emmanuel Agenor and Wikenson Fenelon took part in the U23 competition.

TOP FIVE Pierre, who won a bronze medal as a

15-year-old at the 2018 edition of the CARIFA Games, registered two top five finishes in the Javelin and discus.

He placed fourth in the javelin with a top throw of 48.98M, which incidentally he did twice. He also registered throws of 46.60M, 43.71M and 41.07M. In the discus, the teen made his mark with a top five finish. His top throw of 36.45M is also a personal best. His sequence of throws were: 36.45M, 28.85M, 36.45M, 35.81M, 31.78M and 31.63M. Also in the U18, Mondestin finished 15th in the 100M in a time of 13.08s and 14th in the 200M in a time of 27.22s.

Meanwhile Alexia Prince clocked 1:05.21 in the 400M for a 13th place.

U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS Jennings finished sixth (second in his heat) in the 200M semi-finals on Saturday with a time of 21.37s.

In the final, he went a bit slower at 21.49s to finish seventh overall.

In the 400M, Jennings, who had won a 400M bronze medal at the 2017 World U18 Championships in Nairobi Kenya with a 46.77s run, finished 10th overall in a time of 48.84s.

Emmanuel Agenor finished the 100M in 11s flat for a 13th place finish. The St. Jago High (Jamaican school) sprinter finished ahead of Joshire Stanley from Belize and Mario Lozano from Mexico.

Agenor’s PB in the event is

The U18 team with the coaching staff and chaperone.

10.74s.

Decathlon winner at the 2019 ISSA/ GraceKennedy Boys’ and Championships Wikenson Fenelon, settled for 16th position when he competed in the long jump. The multi-events specialist had a best

jump of 6.51M, it was short of his 7.11M PB, which he accomplished earlier this year.

Randy Ford and Donnovan Garvey were the coaches, while Brenda Lightbourne travelled as chaperone.

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