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12-STOREY GETS THE GREEN LIGHT
On Thursday (July 21), the Supreme Court dismissed an action brought against the Government by the Tuscany and Venetian hotels in an ongoing battle to disallow twelve storey buildings in the Islands. OTS HEADS DISCUSS BREXIT VOTE AHEAD OF LONDON JMC
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TCI HAS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING POPULATIONS IN PAGE THE CARIBBEAN – ECLAC 4 – Belongers population on decline
DOMINICANS MARCH FOR JUSTICE PAGE 7
FLOW LAUNCHES NEW OLYMPIC APP PAGE 15
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OTs Heads discuss BREXIT vote ahead of London JMC HEADS of the many British Overseas Territories on Wednesday (July 20) met for the first time in the Turks and Caicos Islands for the annual pre-Joint Ministerial Council meeting. The morning gathering of the two -day session was held at The Palms in Providenciales, presided over by Premier Dr Rufus Ewing and the head of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA), Dr Orlando Smith, who is also the Premier of the British Virgin Islands. “As the head of OCTA I think it is important that we continue to have these meetings, and this one is particularly important because we meet together to discuss how we, with our common causes, should approach the United Kingdom so we can continue to have a good relationship, one that is based on mutual understand, mutual respect between overseas countries and territories and the UK. “It is particularly important now because of the BREXIT vote, which just took place a little while ago, and the possible changes which may result as a result of that decision by the United Kingdom. “We have to be prepared to understand where the United Kingdom is going and where we need to position ourselves in the very near future,” Dr Smith said during a brief photo opportunity for the media during the mid-morning break of Wednesday’s session. As for what the heads discussed during that morning first session, TCI’s premier Dr Rufus Ewing explained what they intend to get out of these discussions going forward to the October JMC meeting in London. “The concerns are varied, impacting different territories
differently, but some of the main issues range from trade agreements - for example the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar have significant trade with the European Union via its relationship with the UK, and also Gibraltar directly being a member of the EU. “We also have some security issues that depend on how and when the UK exists the EU that needs to be taken care of. “Others like the Turks and Caicos have issues with regard to movement in the European Union by British citizens and also not having a visa waiver as a BoTC; that would also likely be impacted.” The Premier added that the relationship that the overseas territories have with the UK could also be impacted, given the various changes that are going on within the UK. He stated that while the exit is still in evolution the main goal coming out of the pre-JMC is to collectively and individually convene bilateral meetings with the UK’s ministry responsible for the exit to communicate the OTs concerns and other issues to the UK Government in order that these issues can be taken into consideration during negotiations between the UK and the EU during the departure. The heads of government of OTs in attendance are: Premier of Cayman Islands, Alden McLaughlin; Premier of Bermuda, Michael Dunkley; Premier of Monserrat, Donaldson Romeo; Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo; representing the Government of Anguilla, McNeill Rogers; Falklands’ Minister of Social Development Roger Edwards.
Premiers, Chief Ministers and other ministerial representatives of British Overseas Territories, pose for a photo during the pre-JMC held here in TCI this week
The Secretary General of CARICOM, Irwin Larocque, was expected to attend Wednesday’s session to meet leaders of the Caribbean Overseas Territories.
Territories that were unable to send a representative, did join the conference via teleconference. These were Pitcairn Islands, Tristan Da Cunha, St. Helena and Ascension
Island. The Joint Ministerial Council will be held in London from October 31 to November 4, hosted by the Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO).
Premier Rufus Ewing meeting with CCTV committee
CCTV cameras to help fight crime will be installed by November Published by Turks & Caicos News Company Ltd. Cheshire House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales P.O. Box 52, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI W. Blythe Duncanson - Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Daisy Handfield - Staff Reporter Faizool Deo - Sports Editor (At Large) Cord Garrido-Lowe - Graphics Consultant (At Large) Dilletha Lightbourne-Williams - Office Manager Email: (Advertising) tcnews@tciway.tc, (News) tcweeklynews@gmail.com Tel. 649-946-4664 (office), 649-232-3508 (after hours) Website address: www.tcweeklynews.com Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/tcweeklynews Twitter: twitter.com/tcweeklynews1
BY OLIVIA ROSE THE GOVERNMENT is looking to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on every street as part of its plans to curb the country’s escalating crime. Premier Rufus Ewing on Friday, July 15, met with members of the CCTV committee to discuss the progress of the CCTV program. At the meeting a report on the advancement of the program was presented to the Premier by the committee. Following the presentation of the report, Premier Ewing made a Government commitment to phase one of the project, which includes the installation of over 100 IP based cameras and real-time video monitoring system.
Phase one of the installation process is expected to be completed by November 2016. Phase two will commence thereafter to include additional cameras on Providenciales and Grand Turk and the incorporation of the ‘adopt a camera initiative’ in partnership with the private sector. Calls for the installation of CCTV cameras resurfaced after the gruesome discovery of the decaying and partly burnt body of Dominican National Sorineida Moreno-Arias, who had gone missing for days and was seemingly murdered. Her death sparked massive outrage in the Dominican community and among political leaders as well. To this end, Former Premier Michael Micisk called on the Premier to fast track the CCTV program in an
effort to protect the citizens. He said: “I am calling on Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing and his government to urgently provide funds for the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) throughout the islands in order to protect our citizens, residents and tourists alike.” Also weighing in on the dire need for the installation of this crime fighting mechanism, Leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) Oswald Skippings bashed the Government for what he called a lack of positive administrative influence. He said this lack of administrative authority is demonstrated by the fact that it’s Commissioner reportedly refused public funding in anticipation of the hoteliers providing such funding for CCTV’s.
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Twelve storey developments get the green light from court ON THURSDAY (July 21), the Supreme Court dismissed an action brought against the Government by the Tuscany and Venitian hotels in an ongoing battle to disallow twelve storey developments in the Islands. The hotels, represented under Strata Corporation, appeared in court in June to present arguments why the court should review the Government’s February 26 decision to amend the planning standards for developments which are set out in the development manual to allow taller and denser structures in TCI. Queen’s Counsel, Conrad Griffiths, represented the hotels while Queen’s Counsel Ariel Misick and Queen’s Counsel Helen Mountfield appeared on behalf of the Government – officials named included the Governor, the Minister of Infrastructure of Housing and the Director of Planning. Today, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale before whom the matter was heard, delivered the long awaited judgment, dismissing the application. Below is the summary of the Chief Justice’s findings, as disseminated:PRESS SUMMARY In late December 2015 the Physical Planning Ordinance was amended by the Legislative Assembly to provide, that where no development plan has been approved the Governor may make regulations as to planning standards, including setting the building height, density etc. Pursuant to this section and after a period of consultation His Excellency the Governor issued a Notice amending the Development Manuel. The amendment allowed, amongst other things, for the construction of 12 storey apartments, condominiums and hotels. The applicants seek Judicial Review of the Governor’s decision to so amend. HELD: APPLICATION DISMISSED The consultation process to change the building heights commenced in 2014; with public consultations occurring in 2015 and 2016. While it is right to say that the public had no information about how the 12 storey developments might affect the environment or on what evidence the Government relied to say that a policy which permitted building
heights of 12 storeys would be economically favourable, I am satisfied, on the evidence in front of me, that the public had sufficient information about the proposal and the reasons It was under positive consideration to make an intelligent response. The application of the duty of fairness is intensely case-sensitive. The fact is that ours is a very small community where information is rapidly disseminated. The consultation period in the present case, was, in my judgment, sufficient time for the public to respond to the proposal. Indeed, the Applicants were, despite their protests, able to make both oral and written submissions in the time allotted in which they restated their complaints about the shortcomings of the consultation process, including the lack of any documents relating to the proposals, and their belief that a development plan should be prepared before any changes were made to the built environment of Provo. I do not accept that the Turks and Caicos Island Government’s failure to disclose the KPMG report
Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale
or any advice it had been given undermines the consultation process. It is not required that the proposals be put into writing, neither did the Government err by failing to tell consultees that, by promoting the development of more 7 storey developments or increasing building heights to something less than 12 storeys, the Government could also achieve its stated objective. None of the alternatives referred to by the applicants have been excluded by
the Government. No doubt 7 storey developments will continue and no guarantee has been given by the Government that all proposals for 12 storey developments on parcels over 5 acres will be approved. The Government did not disguise its reasons for making the proposal and no group was excluded from the process of consultation. The fact that the Government changed the law to permit building heights to be changed by regulations without promulgating a development plan and was seeking to develop draft regulations in advance of the consultation could admittedly give rise to the inference that it was committed to allowing 12 storey developments. This, however, does not infringe the principle that consultation must take place at a formative stage. The principle does not require the decision-maker to have an entirely empty mind nor does it require the decision-maker to approach the consultation exercise without having formed a preliminary view on its policy preference. Whether the decision to adopt the proposal was the right one and whether
12 storey developments will in fact enhance the Turks and Caicos Islands tourism product and grow the economy are questions on the merits of the decision which fall outside the ambit of judicial review which in the present case is concerned only with the process by which the decision was made. Whether the prospective gains justify a change in policy is a political decision, not reviewable in a court of law. The resolution of the issue of whether section 18 was breached depends on the content of the duty to give ‘due regard’ to particular considerations where that duty is to be balanced against an initiative introduced to promote the Islands’ economic and social development. The test of whether that duty has been properly exercised is not whether the TCIG or the Premier was right when it determined that the impact of such developments on the environment would be considered at the stage when planning approval is sought but rather whether they understood the Constitutional objectives of fostering and protecting the environment and took those objectives into account. It is plain from the evidence that they did.
TCI has one of the fastest growing populations in the Caribbean –ECLAC – Belongers population on decline BY OLIVIA ROSE THE POPULATION of the Turks and Caicos Islands could reach 55,498 people by the year 2027 – compared with 32,199 in 2012. This is according to a new medium projection report launched on the July 16 by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) sub regional headquarters for the Caribbean and the Statistics Department of the Turks and Caicos Government. The report stated that the net migration accounts for 68 per cent of this projected increase, with
natural change (births less deaths) accounting for the remaining 32 per cent. The Immigration of people from neighboring countries seeking employment created by the development of tourism has been the main driver of population growth in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 1980, when the population was just 7,413. The ECLAC report noted that citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands, formerly called ‘Belongers’, constitute a declining proportion of the population. “They represented 69 per cent of the total in 1990, falling to 37 per
cent in 2012 and, if current trends continue, could represent less than a quarter of the population by 2027. “The Turks and Caicos Islands currently have one of the youngest populations in the Caribbean. This is partly because immigrants tend to be younger working age people. “In 2012, the most populous age group was persons between 25 and 44 years (comprising 39 per cent of the population). However, the population is ageing; by 2027 the most populous age group will be those between 35 and 54 years (again 39 per cent of the total). “The proportion of persons aged over 65 will remain relatively low, increasing from 3.5 per cent to 7 per cent over this period, but continuing to increase rapidly after 2027.
“The projections are based on census data, vital statistics and assumptions about future patterns of fertility, mortality and international migration.” ECLAC worked in collaboration with the Statistics Department of the Turks and Caicos Government to develop the population projections and also provided training to the staff of the Statistics Department in the methods and software used to produce the projections. Population projections are used by policymakers and planners to analyze population trends and their implications for social and economic development including the future demand for resources and services.
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INDEPENDENCE
Premier Rufus Ewing said at his press conference July 4, that when the time comes for a referendum on independence “the people are the ones who will tell us.” Meanwhile, he said, we should continue to seek greater autonomy in the management of our affairs until that time comes. What are your thoughts?
Long way to go
PDM unveils Provo and South Caicos Candidates
Take a break!! Independence????? We have a long way to go because our political ancestors didn’t pass on their knowledge....Bermuda is still not independent besides, sun & sea what else is there to offer,Can’t even say SALT NO MORE..... BAHAMAS TOOK THAT OVER!!! Bahamas has GOLD!!!!
Lost and desperate
Lost Hopeless And Desperate. A Dangerous Man At This Point In His Life.
South Caicos-Keno Forbes
Leeward & Long Bay- Ezra Taylor
The Bight - George Pratt
PDM Unveils constituency candidates BY OLIVIA ROSE THE People`s Democratic Movement (PDM) has unveiled some of its constituency candidates who will be contesting the upcoming general elections. Speaking at a press conference on Monday July 18 at the party`s headquarters Leader Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson named the party`s candidates and dubbed it the ‘winning team’. The candidates for various constituencies are: ProvidencialesSean Astwood - Five Cays, Goldray Ewing - Blue Hills, Vaden Delroy Williams – Wheeland, Douglas Parnell - Cheshire Hall, George Pratt - The Bight ,Ezra Taylor - Leeward & Long Bay and for South CaicosKeno Forbes. The new members of the team spoke to the media on their platforms and the contribution they intend to make to their constituency`s and by extension the country. South Caicos-Keno Forbes highlighted several areas in his platform aimed at improving the lives of all , these include; youth empowerment, building stronger families across the islands, the improvement of public health and public sanitation services on the island and the revitalization of South
Caicos economy. He said: “I am indeed excited to be a part of the change that we need in Turks and Caicos, for too long we have sat back and complained and I said to myself it’s time to take action.” Meanwhile, Leeward & Long Bay- Ezra Taylor said he is very passionate about serving the people. He said: “I am going to ensure that I put every ounce of energy that I have into serving the people, I personally and I’m sure everyone`s that listening we want our country back, we want to feel safe in our homes again, we want our children to have genuine educational opportunities, we want a health care system that we can depend on, we want to ensure that our law enforcement personnel have their resources to work with.” Also delivering brief remarks, the Bight candidate George Pratt spoke of his commitment to the development of the Bight and the country at large. He said it is imperative for people to have a sincere love for their country in order to turn the tide and help create better conditions for themselves and future generations. “I believe that we need more people in the Turks and Caicos who love this country beyond self, we
have a real problem, and too many of us say we love our country but we love ourselves, we need to love our country first and then love ourselves. “This country must exist, it must be successful for you to be successful and if we continue to love self and be divided there will be no Turks and caicos, we don’t a Turks and Caicos that is made of people who came here and decided that this is how they want our Turks and Caicos to look and exist. “We as indigenous Turks and Caicos Islanders must play our role in being responsible and loving our country and making decisions that are best for the future of this country.” Pratt highlighted the need for special education schools aimed at helping children with learning disabilities; he also noted that his work will be centered on building a healthier nation as he underscored the dire need to address the prevalence of non-communicable diseases in the country. The party`s at large candidates are; Karen Malcolm, Robert Been, Derek Taylor and Josephine Connolly. The PDM is confident that its winning team will be victorious in the upcoming elections. Candidates for North & Middle Caicos and Grand Turk North will be announced soon.
Let’s not make same mistake
Is he forgetting everything that the UK is doing for the islands? Putting money in for education etc? Let’s not make the same mistake as many other Caribbean islands, shall we? Look at the UK referendum and what disaster that brought.... the answer is in working together, not pointing fingers and arguing. Look what we have built together so far, all of us. Islander and expat.
Not feasible
Independence for just over 7500 voters is not feasible. We barely have the voting population of a small village! Upon independence, the giant sucking sound you hear will be expat money leaving the islands.
At risk from terrorism
We are going to need an army or a new defence treaty with an Atlantic power. A glance at the news shows that all are at risk from terrorism, and it would not take the terrorists long to discover a defenceless innocent paradise.
I am confused
Premier Ewing has flippedflopped on this issue too often to be taken seriously. He said in a Town Hall that he will not work another term under this
Constitution, because he had his hands tied from doing all that he is doing now in anticipation of an Election. We heard no more. Then Mike calls for Referendum and within hours he said yes I agree. Then his Chairman Royal within days contradicted the Premier’s position. I am confused. No not really, the Premier is confused. This is too serious an issue to have a confusing position from your leader. Can not take him seriously.
They want to escape justice
As long as PNP remains the government people will reject independence and the British will not give TCI the 2006 constitution back. They blew it ! What has independence done for Haiti, Jamaica, and other regional countries. Their people want to come here and take the few jobs we have left. ? The PNP party leaders want independence to escape justice and fill their leaders deep pockets without British oversight.
Look at the Bahamas
We were just in the independent Bahamas, Freeport, and their economy is terrible. Two dollar minimum wage just raised to 5 dollars is causing layoffs. After the Bahamas VAT tax and National Insurance tax is removed from paychecks nothing is left. Had Mike Misick won his fight against extradition the independence issue would not be on the Premiers agenda. Mike would be in Brazil and his cabinet would be in court taking the fall alone. The PNP party has lost the moral authority to talk independence.
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Dominicans march for justice BY DAISY HANDFIELD HUNDRENDS of Dominicans and other nationalities marched the streets of Down Town, Providenciales on Sunday to protest against violence towards Dominican women, women at large and violence against the community in general. The march was triggered by the murder of Sonrineida Moreno-Arias who was discovered dead in bushes off Crystal Bay Road, Providenciales on July 13. From 2:30 pm that day, individuals began crowding the Kishco parking lot on the Airport Road in their black clothing, holding up large signs that read, ‘we want justice’. After lengthy speeches from members of the Dominicans United committee, the large group marched around the Down Town area and then back to the Kishco parking lot. One participant told this
Murder victim, Sonrineida Moreno-Arias
newspaper that he was marching because he was fed-up with violence and he wanted justice to be served, because it was not the first
Stop politicizing the issue of crime-PDM to Rufus BY OLIVIA ROSE THE PEOPLES’ Democratic Movement (PDM) says Premier Rufus Ewing is politicizing the issue of crime. PDM`s Deputy Party Leader Sean Astwood, in a release, said the actions of Premier Ewing are too predictable and useless in these times. Astwood called on the Premier to abandon what he described as ‘tactics’ of talking to the media with a tough speech when it is crime that he needs to get tough on. Astwood said: “We have all watched as serious crimes continue to escalate to unsettling levels in our Country. “As residents become more frustrated, hopeless, and fearful, particularly of the growing list of unsolved murders from 2004 to present, I along with countless others, was deeply disappointed with the Premier’s response in a recent press conference. “During this press conference the Premier stated that he and his Government have given the police all the resources needed. “Many interpreted this statement to infer that if any additional crime should occur, do not blame me or my Government because we have already done our part. “As a member of the House of Assembly, there is no evidence that the Premier and his Government have taken crime seriously. “ “Instead of these staged politicized press conferences to shift blame directly to the police force, the Premier should make genuine efforts to assist the police in getting crime
PDM`s Deputy Party Leader Sean Astwood
under control.” Astwood noted that the PDM brought a motion to the HOA in 2014, which called for biometric testing, fingerprinting, cctv, drones, etc. He believes that because this motion was passed without the support of the government they have done nothing to ensure these mechanisms for crime fighting are in place. However , PDM in an effort to provide solutions to solve the country’s crime problem crafted a12 Point Crime Plan approximately two months ago, which incorporated every component necessary to prevent and/or reduce crime in communities. Astwood said : “I am calling on the Premier and his Government to demonstrate political maturity and implement the PDM’s 12 Point Crime Plan, which includes building better relationship with our communities, border protection, better training for officers and rehabilitation programs for offenders to name a few. “Enough is enough and it’s time for a change.”
Scores of Dominicans and other nationalities marched against abuse and violence
Dominican to have been murdered in such a manner in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Moreno Arias was the second Dominican to be murdered in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the space of three months. The body of 27-year-old Yuneiry Veras as discovered on April 23 at about 1.04pm on Saturday (April 23) in Pirate’s Cove located on Tom Lightbourne’s Drive, in the north western area of Providenciales. Another man said: “This is a very sad time for the Dominican community and especially for the family of Moreno-Arias who are in the Dominican Republic and are basically confused as to what
happened. “I do not want to say that there is a serial killer targeting Dominican women, but it appears to look so. “It’s even sadder to see that a situation similar happened recently [Yuneiry Veras’ murder] and nothing has come out of that case as yet; I just hope this one doesn’t just turn into another statistic.” Another person said: “I am a Turks Islander and I am marching because I want to see authorities of this country get to the bottom of these murders. “I have lost a love one due to violence and I think the situation is getting out of hand and we need to stand together as a people to show
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that we are fed up with this. “This country is too small for this.” Sonrineida Moreno Arias, a 26-year-old Dominican woman, who was reported missing from Sunday, was found in the bushes naked, with burn marks to the private parts of her body. The last time Moreno Arias was seen was around 4 am that morning leaving her residence on Robinson Street, Five Cays. According to reports, around or before 4am she was picked up by an unknown driver. She reportedly left work at the Shadow Bar around 3 am Sunday morning and was dropped off at her home by a co-worker.
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Police appeal for help as the Premier expresses outrage – the country remains on edge IS A serial killer loose in the Turks and Caicos Islands? That is the concern on people’s minds as the shocking news of yet another dead Dominican woman, killed under strikingly familiar circumstances, rocked the Islands last week. As people came to grips with the sad discovery of a young
mother’s gruesome murder, and the Dominican community mourned the loss of yet another one of their women to violence, a sombre Police Commissioner and the newest addition the Force’s senior ranks – Steve Snow made a quiet appeal for help at a hastily called press conference last Thursday afternoon
Premier Rufus Ewing speak with media following crime spike”
(July 14). The Police Chief, James Smith, reassured the Dominican community that the police will do everything in its power to find the killer of Sorineida Arias, familiarly known as Cindy - the 26-year -old woman, who was reported missing on July 10, and found dead mere days later. “It is fair to say that the RTCIPF treated the initial report of a missing person very seriously in light of the very unusual circumstances of her disappearance and the sad discovery
MILLS MUSES
The TCI and national sovereignty The issue of independence, or national sovereignty has again come to the forefront of TCI politics. TC Weekly News has reported the Premier as saying that the decision to make the TCI a sovereign nation rests with the populace, and that the people will have to first signal their intention to the Government. The Premier is a pragmatic thinker, and looks at the benefits and shortcomings of any decision, since it will always affect the people. I agree with him that sovereignty or independence are for the people to determine, and this will guide the Government’s position. He also states that some education about independence is required. My view is that not just some education is required, but that education is pivotal, since it has to deal with what independence means, and what is required of the population. For example, independence requires a new way of thinking about the country, new efforts by the people to develop the economy, and a sense of nationalism and unity, so that efforts are combined to achieve national objectives. Independence requires we manage our defence, have representatives in selected capitals to foster our policy interests, and collaborate with
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.
other democracies to deal with national and regional concerns. We do this at some level now, but with independence, we choose on a broader scale what is in our interest. This is why it is important the people decide, since the onus is on them to transform the society. I also agree with the Premier that we should continue to seek for greater autonomy in managing our affairs. This is because political development is incremental. For example the next stage should be full internal selfgovernment with our Government having responsibility for foreign affairs and internal security. But independence does not mean unchecked freedom. We will have to respect international norms of behavior, particularly in human rights, and good governance. And when we seek assistance for further development, foreign institutions will decide the benchmarks of performance for us. And we will
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have to repay interest on any loans. Also, national sovereignty does not mean we engage in unethical practices because we control things. It means a more responsible populace. Government’s resources come from building an economy that works. Corruption undermines this, since resources are squandered without evidence of progress on initiatives that matter for the country. Furthermore independence does not mean opponents are persecuted, and party supporters enjoy the spoils of office. But since there are some obvious benefits to our relationship with the UK which include education, support for government institutions, and security, why is independence an issue for us in a world so volatile, unpredictable and dangerous?
was a great shock to all of us,” the Chief said, adding that the police are already out in the community investigating and trying to keep people safe. “We understand completely the anxiety, the concern and the fear of some people in light of current developments. I was particularly saddened to watch the community last evening (Wednesday) at the scene of the body recovery. My officers, including Mr Snow and Mr (Ira) Baptiste, had spoken previously with members of the Dominican community to assure them of our assistance, to give them whatever help we could and I acknowledge that at the time the body was found there were no police officers with that group of individuals.” Smith added that there was no focus by the police at that location. He further stated, when questioned about the reason for this, that this will be the subject of investigations, as well as the reason why the private search was carried out in the Crystal Bay area of Wheeland, where Arias’ body was recovered. He stated further: “There is great speculation about the identity of this individual who may or may not be responsible, whether it is one of more persons, whether the crimes of Ms (Yuniery) Veras and Ms Arias are linked. “We see some clear links but it is too early for us to say that there is evidence to connect the two. That will (require)the subject of a detailed and clinical forensic examination by Mr Snow, Mr Baptiste and the team.” “But we still need public support, we desperately seek public support. Somebody out there knows this individual,” Smith said. While the investigations continue, the media awaits confirmation of the cause of Arias’ death, following a post mortem examination. Right on the heels of that press conference, another was convened by the Premier, Rufus Ewing, who in a tightly controlled voice put the Commissioner of Police “on notice” amid the rising crime situation. Flanked by a row of silent ministers, Ewing sat behind his desk at the Hilly Ewing building, while media personnel jostled for standing room, and blasted the Commissioner for not only the lack of progress on the recent murders, but for the lack of progress on any of the murders that have been gathering dusk on the shelves for several years. The Premier, who does not think the Force is doing as much as it can to fight crime in the islands, said he will see to it that the Police get the tools they need to fight crime,
whether they want them or not. “We as a government condemn this action and we as a Government will be committed to doing everything in our powers to prevent these kinds of incidents in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Most persons know that the responsibility for national security and policing in this country is that of the Governor and that of the British Government, but this is our country.” The Premier added that with this in mind he has seen it fit to put the Commissioner of Police on notice. He said that as far he was concerned his Government had done everything possible to give the police all of the resources that were necessary to try to prevent, as well as to solve, crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands. “Every time we meet with the Commissioner of Police we ask what else do you need to help assist and address the matter of crime and solve some of the countless murders that remain unsolved in these islands. “And to date, since coming into office, they asked for police cars. We have provided police cars… bullet vests, we provided them… more police boats, we provided the budgetary support and also have that on order right now… I went out of my way and made provisions for closed circuit tv in this country, and was prepared to put it in this budget. “And the Government would be fully responsible for outfitting the entire of Grand Turk and Providenciales with closed circuit tv. It was stated that this would be done in partnership with the Hotel and Tourism Association and Crime Stoppers and that the Government don’t need to put anything into it right now. “But I can tell you that this government cannot sit and wait for crimestoppers or the hotel and tourism association to address the matter of closed circuit tv in the Turks and Caicos Islands,” Ewing stated. He added that his Government had taken the initiative and will soon be purchasing closed circuit tv system within the next few months. When questioned about this allocation, the Premier said that the money for the new system will be allocated in an upcoming supplementary budget. Acknowledging that CCTV would not necessarily help prevent crime, Ewing said that it would certainly help to deter and as officers in solving crime. He said that and on the request of the Commissioner, the Serious Crimes Unit was established with the mandate to solve the crimes in the Islands, yet crimes remain unsolved.
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Mayhem after police attempt arrest BY OLIVIA ROSE PANDEMONIUM broke out downtown Providenciales last Sunday July 17, as police officers arrested a 36-year-old male from the Dominican Republic for numerous offenses. The Incident occurred around 5pm Sunday, on the Airport Road in the vicinity of Max’s Mini Mart. According to the police, the man was arrested for multiple offences during an organised anti-crime protest held by several Dominican nationals which was meant to promote non-violence against women in response to recent dreadful events which adversely affected the Dominican community in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The police said the man who at the time appeared inebriated had a small knife in his possession got angry and pushed a police officer after he was informed that he was not allowed to
Indian men jailed for illegally entering TCI THE TWO Indian nationals, who were arrested and charged earlier this month with illegally entering the Turks and Caicos Islands, have been sentenced to six months in prison. The men appeared before the Magistrate court this week to answer to the offence, to which they pleaded guilty by means of an interpreter. Harwinder Singh and Kulwinder Kumar Chopra had arrived in Providenciales on Sunday, June 19 from Nassau Bahamas, via InterCaribbean Airways flight #JY27. After being processed by Immigration and Customs, they were then escorted to the InterCaribbean checkedin counter by the airline’s agent. However, shortly after reaching the desk, the men disappeared. Intensive checks around the airport by authorities did not reveal any sign of them. But acting on a tip off, on Friday, July 1, a joint operation by a Police and Immigration Task Force in the Blue Hills area at around 1pm found the two men in a home in that community. They were arrested and taken to the Detention Centre for processing. Last week, a 41-yearold man was charged with assisting their illegal activity.
consume alcohol during the protest and that it was illegal for it be sold on that day. According to one eyewitness`s account, things quickly became chaotic and violent as other protesters caught wind of the confrontation, they then began hurdling bottles and other objects at the officers. The group of protestors approached the officers while making threats and using abusive words in their native language tried to take the man away from the police lawful detention. With the assistance of other officers, the man who was resisting and behaving aggressively was arrested. A number of police officers were assaulted during the incident; the man was subsequently later release on bail. Commenting on what transpired, Edwin Hernandez, Assistant Consular for the Dominican Republic in the Turks and Caicos Islands in a release said: “The march was an event with the intention of promoting peace, non-violence, no crime, no violence against women and response to the recent shocking events which have hit our community particularly hard. “It is worth noting that this assembly was not just for the Dominican community purposes only, this was a peaceful march to bring awareness to these crimes against humanity and express our grief. “On behalf of the community I want to inform you that we respect the human rights of everyone and respect the laws and authorities in The Turks and Caicos Islands. “We held a short assembly and at the conclusion an incident transpired across the road from where the
activity was concentrated, which had to do with a person buying an alcoholic beverage and may have been under the influence. “We thank the authorities for allowing the community to assemble peacefully and express itself. Even though an incident took place during this time it was the act of a single man and not to do with our organization. It was also out of our hands. “On behalf of the community we appreciate the protection and support provided by the authorities and the community that I work in support to this important and peaceful march for peace and non-violence of all.” The incident has since raised wide spread condemnation by political leaders who have since urged the Dominican community to respect law enforcement in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Premier Rufus Ewing said the
Sunny Foods accused re-arrested after release by Supreme Court – now on remand at HMP Police have re-arrested Haitian nationals Reginal Presil, Fritzer Prevalus and Wilbert Almonor in connection with the armed robbery at the Sunny Foods store in Five Cays last April 10. The men were previously arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, but had been released due to insufficient evidence being submitted to the court at the time of their sufficiency hearing last month. On Monday, Police took the men out of the custody of the Immigration officials at the Detention Centre, where they were awaiting deportation. They were subsequently charged again with the same offence that had failed the first time and were remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison until their sufficiency hearing on
Protester arrested for illegal drinking causes mayhem downtown Provo
Protestors swarm police officers trying to free the man who was arrested
September 2. According to police sources, additional evidence has been discovered to support their case, resulting in the re-arrests. During the robbery, a male was shot multiple times by three masked men who escaped in a vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money. Since their release from police custody, following the failed sufficiency hearing, the men were arrested by Immigration officials and charged with overstaying in the Turks and Caicos Islands. They then appeared before Magistrate Carlos Simmons on July 6 and were ordered to be deported back to Haiti. They were also given a two-year suspended sentence, which they would have to serve if they returned or attempted to return to the TCI.
Turks and Caicos Islands is a country that is governed by the constitution and the rule of law and as such people should respect law enforcement authority. He said: “My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders, I address you on the events as they unfolded yesterday during what should have been a peaceful demonstration by the Dominican community by way of expression of their grief over the recent loss of one of their own. “As a law abiding nation we all subscribe to the principles of justice and the desire to see those who are guilty of breaking the law brought to justice. “However, we must all respect persons of authority at all levels, and especially our law enforcement officers. “Let me say that I absolutely
condemn the events of yesterday as this is not the Turks and Caicos that we know where police officers would come under attack for trying to enforce the laws of this country and leaving them no recourse but to use forceful tactics to restore peace and order. “We appreciate that there are many persons who are upset about the recent murders, we all are, but that does not give anyone the right to abuse the police and take the law into their own hands and where such situations exist, the police must do their utmost to protect themselves and to restore law and order.” Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson also echoed similar sentiments of condemnation and called on the Dominican community to respect the work of police officers.
Rooster fight gets two men five years in prison TWO Kewtown men have been returned to her Majesty’s prison to serve three and two years, separately, for a 2015 wounding with intent offense. Twenty three year old Derrison Missick and Cherven Almonor appeared before Judge Joan Joyner on Tuesday (July 19) and were found guilty of the crime. The three charges stemmed from an incident that took place on June 28, to which police responded to a report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers met a man with a deep cut on his forehead and a female with a deep laceration to her right hand. The victims told the police that during the fight Almonor, Missick and another male hit them with cutlass causing them to receive the injuries. Missick was subsequently charged and found guilty of two
counts of wounding with intent and was sentenced to three years imprisonment. He was ordered to pay compensation of $3,500 or face an additional year in prison for count one. One the second charge Missick was sentenced to two years imprisonment to run at the same time as the three year sentence. His accomplice, Almonor, had only one charge of wounding with intent against him. He was sentenced to two years in prison. Almonor was also ordered by the court to pay compensation of $500 to the victim or face nine months additional months in prison. The trial for the third man will appear in court next month for his trial.
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THE CAPITAL NOTE Dear Bishop Williams: If I had only listened to the advice of my mother, I would not be in such a mess…. I mean a bad mess today. I am an average professional woman of 28. All of my life I took exceptionally good care of myself in hygiene, education and attending church. I gave my single mother no problems at all but contributed to the overall cost of the house. I am an only child. Six months ago, my best childhood friend held the Christening of her son; naturally I was the God mother. At the reception, my wondering eyes got a hold of one of the Godfathers: a very Hampson dark skin man of about 30 years old. Bishop, I don’t know what came over me; I was steering at him and blushing so much that it was noticeable to all. But we spoke no words; body chemistry was in charge of me. At the end of the reception, I made my move and gave him my phone number and insisted that he call me as soon as possible. Finally, after two days, he called and I am sure that he could hear my heart beating rapidly. He will not give me his phone number despite my repeatedly asking him, so I hired a private investigator to find out where he was working. Bishop to make this long story short, I must tell you that my mother told me in the most certain terms that I should abandon my aggressiveness in chasing this man otherwise I would get more than I want. She was right. I have always had problems with my immune system, but now I am HIV positive because of him and my aggression. I have been hospitalized three time for treatment of my HIV infection. When I found out that I was infected, I informed him and he told me that I was the pusher and the aggressor, that I only wanted him for his good looks and body. Bishop, he never apologized but told me that he is not sorry for me. I cried for days, but with the support of my mother, I am feeling much better now and taking my medication. But Bishop, I still have feeling for him. I want to go after him. My rationale is that since he gave me HIV, I just might as well try to be with him. I know what my mother will say, but what will you say. HIV PUSHER FROM BIMINI Dear HIV pusher from Bimini No more pushing from you. You are digging yourself a slow but sure grave. Do not go after a man who clearly shows little or no respectable interest in you. From my experience, you are spending time and money going after someone who does not respect you and you don’t respect yourself either. Your self- esteem is too low. You are committing a ‘sin’ by loving this man more than he loves you or capable of loving you. In your case, the best thing for you to do at this point in your life is to become the best friend of your mother and confide in her, you need her oversight and advice.
BISHOP CLARENCE N WILLIAMS
Bishop Clarence N Williams has performed well over 500 marriages and counselled thousands of couples. If you have a problem, email askbishopwilliams@gmail.com or write to Ask The Bishop, Box 685, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. All rights reserved. Names and places have been changed for privacy. Secondly, go to church and become active in civic organizations and community welfare and see that you do not infect others. Most pushing and aggressive women love to rule their man. Change this attitude. HIV is most definitely not a death sentence. Take the medication and go on living a happy and prosperous life. JUST AS HOW YOU WERE A PUSHER AND AGESSOR FOR MAN; BECOME AN AGRESSOR AND PUSHER FOR JESUS CHRIST. ________________________ TEACHER PLAYING WITH HOT FIRE Dear Bishop Williams I am a twenty-eight-year-old female who recently University graduate and now teaching English (not my real subject) at the High School. Sitting in the front row of my class is an almost eighteen young man who is not the most brilliant or intelligent, but he sure looked good and matured. When he is present in my class, I spend half of my just looking and lusting after him. I try to control it, but I am sure that he and other students noticed it. About two week ago, his mother came to see me. I was sure that she was going to give me a piece of her mind. Mind you Bishop, I never approached him or anyone else on this subject at all. Only my eyes did the talking. His mother told me that her son is in love with me although I am ten years his senior; further; that he will wait until he has graduated and them make his proposal to me. She indicated that she understands that I must behave professionally relative romantic relations between teacher and student, but she approves the relationship and after graduation in two months, both she and he will await my answer. Bishop, I was speechless and told her that I will pray about it and in six months to a year, I will give them my decision. Now that his mother is in the picture, I think I am beginning to fall in love and need some counselling or advise urgently. FAST FIRE BURNING ME IN FOX HILL Dear Fast fire burning me in Fox Hill In Nassau, Bahamas, there is an institution called “Fox Hill Jain” and that looks just where you are burning to go. Cool down with anointing oil and holy water. Make absolutely no move at all before graduation and keep your mouth shut that you had a possible silent crush on him while he was your student. Let me tell you from the beginning that you close this romantic suggestion with a young man ten years your junior and close it forever.
He is obviously un-matured and under the influence and control of his mother and that will be so for a number of years. In Western society, two women cannot have one man; for the next ten years, his mother will always win and you will only get used, bruised and refused. You will, for the foreseeable future, treat him as a child or student and not as a lover and a husband is quite out of the question. You are captivated and lusting for him because his good looks, but you will only have a ten percent chance of a successful marriage. However, if you feel very strong about pursuing this, email me for more informational counselling …. God knows both of you will need it. Age “ISN’T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER” is only good for matters of God, but human to human it matters big time. _______________________ 2 WRONGS DON’T MAKE 1 RIGHT Dear Bishop Williams: I am a decent hard working man of twenty-five years of age, but I have a criminal brother who does not work, but is always loaded with money although I cannot put my finger on any wrong that he is doing. We live in unlocked separate bedrooms in our parent’s house but we don’t share our personal businesses Last week, while he was visiting another islands, he called me requesting that I pay a bill for him and instructed me to go into his bedroom, retrieve $2000.00 and pay the bill. Bishop, he must have at least $50,000.00 in cash stacked there. I could use $5,000.00 to buy a nice engagement ring and he would not miss the money…. there is so much of it. Should I? MY BROTHER IS LOADED WITH DOLLARS IN PROVIDENCIALES Dear My brother is loaded with…. No. The money is not yours. Stealing from your brother is still stealing. Even if you think that your brother is a thief…. thief from thief does not make God laugh. In a kind and pleasant way, ask your brother for financial assistance in buying a ring (although not a good thing to do because it will decrease the romantic value). ASK AND IT MIGHT BE GIVEN TO YOU…. ASK JESUS AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU…. SALVATION.
The view from above
Even though I’ve done it countless times, like so many others, I couldn’t help but marvel once again at the sheer beauty of the waters and landmass below, as I flew to Provo this last Sunday. Somehow, seeing this country of ours, this blessed archipelago, from above, puts things in perspective and makes one realise how fortunate we are BY TITUS DE BOER to be able to contribute to Titus de Boer, who originally nation building. It also makes moved to the TCI from you think about the pace of Germany in 1989, is a development, especially as journalist by training and the plane approaches Provo currently works as an art and how to best manage promoter and consultant in sustainable development. Is Grand Turk and internationally. there a realistic way to stop a place from overdeveloping in practice, not just in theory? But allow me to take a step back. Having being on Grand Turk for the past three months without getting “off the rock”, I was wondering whether there’d come a point when I’d be sticken with a first, serious bout of island fever but alas, I can’t say that I was. What did intruige me was the question whether during a two week absence, I’d miss it. The answer came sooner than expected, namely as soon as I landed in Provo, with its relative hustle & bustle and realised that I was really longing to be back in Grand Turk. Home is, as they say, where the heart is. As I write these lines I find myself in the UK, in the midst of what the Brits like to call a “heatwave”. In the TCI we would call it just another warm day but fair enough, all things are relative. The weather aside, I have returned to a changed country. A new prime minister, a country about to start negotiations about its exit, “Brexit”, from the European Union and yes a place where, when I entered it with my TCI passport, made me cue with “all other countries” passport holders. There’s nothing bad about that experience but it does make you realise that, despite the occasional rhetoric from politicians, there is really no longer a tangible, lasting bond between us and the “mother country”. Indeed, speaking with most people in this part of the U.K. (Brighton), arguably one of the more enlightened places in the country, one hears the “Turks and what?” in about nine out of ten conversations. The view from above and beyond, would perhaps have been a better title for this piece. We often read about “The Brits” in the local papers and the agenda they may or may not have. Fact is, the average Brit not only doesn’t have any concept of any agenda as regards the TCI, but indeed hasn’t got a clue what and where we are. Full stop. Their worries are focused on the NHS, the looming Brexit, the economy, immigration, the housing market, etc, etc. Whatever issues we, or any of the other remaining overseas territories, may have is so far removed from people’s minds here, we might as well be talking about the plight of the inhabitants of Timbuktu or Vladivostok. And so back to that stunning view of our truly amazing island nation. I, like all of us, have my weaknesses and I certainly don’t have all the answers, but being a radical is not one of my shortcomings. That said, I think the time has come to have a serious, well informed, national conversion about our place in the world. Britain’s moving on - so should we.
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Men who What will it take robbed US for us to wake up? tourists on trial REAL TALK
TWO males are set to appear in the Supreme Court for trial following a robbery in a hotel room at the Ocean Club East Hotel in Gracebay. Twenty-four year old Jamal Missick Thompson and 23 year old Paul Missick are both accused of entering the hotel room of Shameika Watson and her fiancee, at about 1:58am on July 10. One of the two men escaped with several expensive items - watches, gold and diamond rings, wallets, gold necklaces, New York Licenses of the two victims, and approximately ten credit cards. However, his younger alleged accomplish, Paul, was overpowered and subdued by the male occupant of the room, then handed over to police when they arrived on the scene. The men were granted $10,000 bail each with one surety by Magistrate Jolyon Hatmin and are to appear in the Grand Turk Supreme Court on September 2 for trial. They were both put on curfew of 9:30pm to 5am. The court also heard a separate charge related to Paul Missick. He is also charged with aggravated burglary and handling
stolen goods, but only the handling charge was dealt with in court this week. Missick is alleged to have entered the home of Louis De La Cruz on May 30, along with a number of unknown males. The homeowner was awakened by a noise in his home, and upon checking he was confronted by the strangers in his house. The thieves robbed De La Cruz of a wallet, $200 cash, a canon TS Rebel camera worth $500, memory cards and a Samsung cell phone. The robbery was conducted with what the victim thought was a gun, but what turned out to be a toy gun. Later that same day Missick tried to sell the camera to someone in a WhatsApp conversation, leading to his arrest. Police said that Missick told them he saw someone place the camera in the bushes and that he only recovered the discarded item. Misick pled guilty to the charge of handling stolen goods, and the magistrate recommended probation. He will return to court on August 23 for mitigation the presentation of his probation report.
Sleep is a condition of body and mind such which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes are closed, the muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. If that is the case, when it comes to the state of affairs in this country and our citizens’ response to them, too many persons in the TCI are relatively inactive, their eyes are closed, and their consciousness has been suspended for far too long. This brings me to the question “What will it take for us to wake up? Over the last ten years in this country we have experience turmoil after turmoil. We have endured a commission of inquiry, British intervention and the suspension of constitution and democracy. We currently still going through the fallout from the inquiry in 2009. We have seen the crime rate increase and the solving and prosecution rate decrease. Still we are sleeping. We have heard the cries of families seeking justice for their loved ones and all they are comforted with is a crime tip hotline reward and the promise of closure to come. We have allowed murder and retribution killing to take the lives of young people in the presence of others who refuse
BY JAS WALKIN
BIOGRAPHY: Jas was born with a physical disability and diagnosed with a mild form of muscular dystrophy. His early childhood was characterised with trying to fit in in a regular school environment unequipped to cater to special needs students. With support from family, teachers and the community he graduated as valedictorian of Raymond Gardiner High School and has been a graduate teacher for the past last nine years.
to come forth and call ourselves a loving people. Turks & Caicos people we need to wake up. Prominent community and civic leaders were eager to assemble at a “stop the violence” unity march in response to the recent of a Dominican woman but yet we sit unprotestingly amidst the cries of the families of countless TCI victims satisfied that no closure is in sight. What will it take to wake us up? Persons have disrespected our Police Force with statements expressing no confidence and appreciation of role and sacrifices many good officers are making; yet we wonder why an expat feel free to attack or abuse law enforcement? So many social issues have gone unsolved for so long they are becoming a part of culture. Too many simple situations that needed leadership have become so huge until we forget when it was a simple fix. What will it take to
wake us up? I have said in private so now I say it in public; too many people in leadership in this country whether civic, political or religious; have been sleeping on the job and the city is under attack. When people are sleeping too much, they sometimes require a wake-up call. There have been several wake-up calls in this country in recent years and still people are sleeping. I have reach the stage where I wonder if I am confusing sleeping people with dead people. Nevertheless, everybody his not sleeping. Jasmin Salisbury Walkin is wide awake you will hear me roar. I hope my roaring wake up some people before it is too late; because by the time some folks decide to wake up, people like me will be fast to sleep.
COMMENTARY
Health Care management decisions In both business or government needs are addressed by management decisions. In the course of the last 13 years decisions regarding health care have left TCI with tremendous financial obligations which have moved huge portions of the countries income into the hands of contractors. One of these is Interhealth Canada. They have the responsibility for providing secondary care. They also had and have the responsibility for the construction, equipping and maintaining of our two small hospitals in Provo and Grand Turk. The hospitals were estimated under the 1995/2003 government to cost under 50 millions. We are paying 120 million plus interest bringing the total cost to over one quarter of a billion dollars. Was the original estimate correct
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 25 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011
? Other hospitals in the region have upwards of 120 beds and 6 stories and they cost the same as our 30 beds. Further our people were not entitled to build the facilities. Instead workers from Asia were brought in and mistreated, living in shipping containers while our unemployed workers protested. The PNP government managers making decisions received something called honorariums. In other jurisdictions if government
employees receive payments from a supplier who received a contract this is called “kick backs” direct conflicts of interest. Honorariums are usually given by the government for work well done, not by the contractor who benefited from receiving the contract. Does this explain the tremendous extra cost ? According to the interim governor the PNP agreed to pay 30 millions per year to Interhealth Canada for secondary top end health care.
Workers pay 6 % of their wages which only covers a small portion of the 30 million. The rest is raised by direct and indirect taxation and copays made by the patients. By direct examples the cost of spending rose from one week in the Myrtle Rigby clinic at 350 dollars to a week in the Cheshire Hall Hospital at 5,000 dollars. Are we receiving value for the dollars we are spending ? Is the care patients are receiving first class ? Why are we double farming out health care ? We are paying Interhealth Canada to staff and provide care but numerous patients are being shipped overseas for diagnosis and care. Why is this ? Does Interhealth Canada own and run any hospitals in Canada ? None that we can find. It appears Interhealth Canada is a consulting organization operating from rented offices in Ontario Canada. We welcome any clarification on their
qualifications. The contract we have with Interhealth Canada has provisions for clinical and financial audits at year five, (2015), of the contract. Have the people of the TCIG seen the results of these audits ? The audits must be done by a reliable third party organization not someone selected by the people who made the decision to award Interhealth Canada with the exclusive contracts. Those who by the grace of God received adequate care may or may not disagree with our findings Those who passed away have no voice. It will soon be up to the people to decide if a new government will look into these matters. What about the primary care clinics ? This is where preventative care and treatment begins. Let us look into this PNP managed system next
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Britain’s EU exit makes clear its contempt for overseas territories like Turks and Caicos BY BEN ROBERTS Ben is a writer and published author of the novel ‘Jackals of Samarra’ at Amazon.com. He is a member of the NGO Turks & Caicos Forum (TC Forum), and he regularly writes articles on matters related to governance in Turks & Caicos. This article cannot be published or reprinted without the express permission of Benjamin Roberts and TC Forum. For comments on this article he can be contacted at: grandt730@aol.com.
(PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES) The British ability to demonstrate arrogance, superiority, elitism, and the pretense that they have an inalienable and divine right to do as they please, is matched only by their giant capacity for hypocrisy. Their recent BREXIT from the European Union (EU) demonstrates all of the above in full regalia. They held a referendum on the matter of EU exit that resulted in 52% voting FOR and 48% AGAINST. Now let’s be clear. British citizens have a right to vote for whatever they want. The problem is not their voting, or even the outcome. The problem is with the UK government.
It is incomprehensible that these ‘cultural elites’ in this so-called ‘Mother of All Parliaments’ where debate, discussion and reasonable argument is cherished, carried this out with zero input from Overseas Territories, where the British flag still flies, or independent Commonwealth countries where it used to. This is not a full list, but these Territories include Turks & Caicos, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Falklands, Pitcairn, Gibraltar, and Diego Garcia. Except for the Falklands, where the British introduced White sheepherders, the people of these Territories are, for the most part, non-Caucasian and African-skinned, or the indigenousskinned from these regions. So let us grasp what happened here. With Britain joining the EU these fledgling Territories, remotely and poorly overseen by them, and financially strangled by a stingy and parasitic colonial mentality of ‘if you have it then it’s mine, mine, mine,’ received an upgrade. As subjects of the British Crown these peoples qualified for EU benefits somewhat similar to UK-born citizens. These included education assistance, capital development project funding, disaster relief, technical assistance, and EU
passports that allowed for ease of travel and ability to work in the EU countries if the subjects so chose. To these people this was a welcome advancement and progressive upgrade to the tight-fisted, me-first, host-parasite relationship that reigned prior to this. Now, with the BREXIT vote, the sea of humanity in all these Territories have, in one fell swoop, had these benefits yanked out from underneath them. Let us take the Territory of Turks & Caicos as a case in point. The photo above is an actual passport document recently issued to a Belonger in that Territory. He simply submitted for renewal his aboutto-expire passport, not seeking or expecting anything different, and received his new passport indicating EUROPEAN UNION at the top. It was then that he realized he was now being afforded benefits similar to EU citizens. Now, with their vote, UK citizens have deprived him of something they themselves, and their government, never provided in the first place. In essence this subject, and every subject in Turks & Caicos, as well as every subject in all the British Overseas Territories, have lost substantially due to a vote they played
no part in. In fact in this process the British government, by its actions, made clear that the throngs of human souls in these Territories were of no consequence, and mattered not in the least in this decision. A decision that would negatively impact them more than UK-born citizens. This is absolutely reprehensible, but standard procedure for the British in dealing the peoples of these Territories, no matter which century we happen to be in. Such conduct exposes their Commonwealth Day and Queen’s Birthday Parade call-tocommunity speeches as nothing more than hollow utterances, and their White Papers ‘For Partnership and Progress’ as nothing more than dusty useless stationery. It would be gross negligence for Turks & Caicos Islanders, and all those in the Overseas Territories, to accept this BREXIT move without as much as a whimper. The same thing applies to peoples of Commonwealth Territories, as well as UK cheekby-jowl neighbors such as Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. There should be total solidarity on this, as the people and governments of all these Territories combine to stop the British government in its tracks by filing an
international class-action lawsuit on behalf of all, holding the UK liable for a to-be-determined amount that should run into the billions of Euros, due to lost benefits accruing from its actions. Such an undertaking is more than justified, given the fact that at no point in this BREXIT process did the UK government think it necessary to include the peoples of these Territories in as much as an opinion poll, straw poll, questionnaire, or call for submissions to hear their input on the matter. They simply decided these peoples did not matter. Enough! The pre-Magna Carta days are long gone. The peoples of these Territories can no longer continue to inherit the misery, inconvenience, and misfortunes of decisions made by those who lead the British citizenry. In discussing their dismay at this appalling British action with calls for a lawsuit to rescind this decision Gerry Adams of Ireland’s Sinn Fein, and Alex Salmond of Scotland’s Independence movement, should realize they have, in the sea of humanity in these Territories, the perfect storms, hurricanes, and tidal waves of collaboration to make such legal action a reality to stop this British assault on their collective progress.
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Premier and team visit frustrated Priton homeowners – to meet with Priton ELECTION fever is in the air, and many of the representatives from both of the major political parties and even those running independent are getting in touch with the people whose votes they need to put them in office. Last Friday (July 15), Premier Rufus Ewing, Minister of Housing Amanda Missick, the Chief Environmental Health Officer and the Deputy Director of Planning paid a long overdue visit to Phase Two of the Priton homes development. The homeowners who have been suffering for months, and in some cases years, recently became frustrated with the disregard with which they were being treated. During the visit they were not coy about airing their problems to the team. Several of the residents left their jobs to return home to meet with the Premier when they heard the early afternoon walkabout. One homeowner became emotional while describing the conditions she and her small children have had to endure – living in a house that smelled strongly of mold; the smell of which was evident when the media crew entered the premises. Homeowners pried up broken floor tiles, displayed nails poking through
Premier Rufus Ewing speaks with homeowners and media following Friday’s walkabout
Homeowner tells the Premier about the problems she is experiencing with her home
walls, faulty plumbing system, leaky roofs, and massive sinkholes resembling deep canyons, as the visitors examined the shoddy work that was carried out in constructing the homes and setting the foundations upon which they rest. Representatives from the Millenium Heights Associaiton said they are looking forward to some swift actions on the part of the Government now, as Priton continues to ignore them and their complaints about the homes they built. For his part, Premier Ewing said he will be investigating the issues and that he will be meeting with members from the home development company along with representatives from the planning
the park is not yet developed and the drainage system is not completed. The homeowners are aggrieved about these issues, and the failure of the company to satisfy their obligation to them. Priton Development is the company that constructed affordable housing project in Blue Hills and off Millennium Highway Phase 1 and phase 2 respectively. Phase 1 consists of 130 homes and phase 2 consists of 297 homes from which approximately 250 homes were completed and received occupancy certificate. The homes are a prefabricated building system that was approved by the Physical Planning Board.
Former Government Minister Hanchell returns to politics BY OLIVIA ROSE FORMER Environment Minister of Government, McAllister Eugene Hanchell, has signaled his return to politics this week after he announced that he will be running as an independent candidate in the upcoming general elections. Hanchell, in a release on Tuesday July 19, said: “As a servant of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and particularly the Island of South Caicos, I have decided to answer to the numerous requests from persons living in the community of South Caicos who wants me to run as a candidate in the upcoming General Elections.” Staying true to his roots he noted that, South Caicos is his hometown and will forever hold it dear to his heart. He said: “Many persons in the community have reached out to me requesting that I return to elected politics and champion the progress that I began while in Government. Their love and overwhelming support have made me make the
Former Environment Minister McAllister Hanchell
decision to run as an Independent Candidate in the upcoming General Elections, representing the Island.” Underscoring his unwavering commitment to the people of South Caicos Hanchell said: “My heart and commitment remains with the people of South Caicos, I shall continue the progress for the people of South Caicos. Hanchell is the latest candidate to announce he is contesting this year’s general elections as independent candidate.
department. As the meetings are ongoing and a resolution to the distressing situation is reached, the department of planning has in the interim halted the issuance of occupancy certificates to Priton until these outstanding matters are addressed. Currently the company is constructing similar homes at their Phase Three development, located in Long Bay. When the Phase 2 community was constructed, Priton was obliged to pave all roads, develop a park, install drainage system and install street lights. To date just 65 per cent of the roads have been completed and some street lights have been installed, however
Following some issues with phase one development, the company was instructed to upgrade the system used for phase 1 in phase 2 by adding a number of new features to the homes, as well as roads, park drainage systems and street lights. Due to the failure to meet all of these obligation, the issuance of occupancy certificates to the company were recently halted while investigations are conducted into the matter. The Government has said that if these investigations determined that Priton is responsible for the repairs to the damaged homes and for repairs to the damaged and sinkhole filled yards, the company will have to resolve the problems.
Price Club to close, leaving over 40 workers jobless BY DAISY HANDFIELD PRICE Club Supermarket in Providenciales will be closing its doors for good and nearly 40 workers will be left without employment. It has been confirmed that the store will close and reopen under a new name and under new management. A concerned employee, Camilaire Compere told this news reporter that the management of the supermarket issued a letter stating that the store will close its doors on August 7, but that there was no mention of compensation for all of the years that he and other employees have been working with the company for. The letter read: “As you know and have seen our sales have been declining over this past year. “The store has been losing money and in this very competitive market it does not look like we will rebound. “It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Price Club will be closing its doors for the last time on Sunday (August 7). “I know this will create a great hardship on you and your families as it has with mine. “We hope nothing but the best for you and wish to thank you for all your help and work you have given Price Club.” Compere, who said he has been working with the company as a shelf stocker for the last 18 years, alleged that the owner of the supermarket,
Employee at the Price Club supermarket for over 18 years, Camilaire Compere
Gus Karajianis told him that he was not paying anyone any money, when approached with the subject of compensation. He said: “He don’t make any meetings with us; he did not tell us anything. He only give us the letter to say that August 7, everybody should be out. “I spoke to him about pay and he said that he has nothing to pay anyone. “Everybody feels bad because we worked a long time and he is supposed to give us something like every company does in the world. “When you try to do something like that, you are supposed to make a meeting with the people and give them something, according to the law. “Then you can go ahead and do whatever it is that you want to do.
“For him, he does not make many meeting, he said that he has no money to pay anybody.” The man stressed that it was unfair and inhumane to have workers dedicate a vast majority of their lives to a company and not be compensated for their time. “At my age I would like to get my money. “I am 55-years-old and I need to do something for myself. “I feel all my body broke so I do not think that I can go and get a new employment. “He is supposed to give me money and I am supposed to do something for myself. “I have my family to take care of; maybe he does not think about that,” Compere said. The man said that he has taken the matter up with the Labour Board and was informed that the owner of the supermarket will be contacted and that the situation would be dealt with from there. The owner for Price Club supermarket, Gus Karajianis was contacted by the TC Weekly News and when asked about paying the employees for their time at the company, he said that the matter will be discussed during the time of closing. He did not confirm nor deny the allegations of denying to pay employees who have been working with the company for long years.
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New Heads of Toastmasters club TCI installed
Toastmasters deep in discussion
Seven officers were sworn into the TCI toastmasters club
BY OLIVIA ROSE
SEVEN new officers were sworn into the TCI Toastmasters Club on Tuesday, July 19, to serve for the 2016/2017 Toastmasters year. At a simple swearing-in ceremony at the Vix conference room, a team of seven dedicated and hardworking members were elevated to new ranks in the club The aim of TCI toastmasters is to help individuals from all professions develop their speaking and leadership skills. The Immediate Past President Toastmaster Sanfra Foster gave a rousing farewell address titled ‘The Road to Charter and beyond.’ In her speech Foster recounted the journey to charter and spoke passionately about her dreams to create an environment for people to develop, practice, encourage and aspire toward competent communication and leadership in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Immediate Past President’s speech was followed by the installation ceremony which was officiated by Toastmaster Cheryl-Ann Foreman. The following officers were installed:Toastmaster Jacqueline Moe-Cox as President, Toastmaster Paul Coleman as Vice President Education , Toastmaster Rose Hall as Vice President Membership, Distinguished Toastmaster WM Martin as Vice President Public Relations, Toastmaster Sheryl McLaughlin as Secretary, Toastmaster Sanfra Foster as Treasurer, and Toastmaster Arielle Williams as Sergeant-at-Arms. The newly installed president Toastmaster, Jacqueline Moe-Cox, shared her vision for the club in her presidential address. The president created intrigue as she shared perspectives on whether leaders are born or made. She delivered a competent phase 7 speech, leaving the audience captivated with examples of great leaders including Aristotle, Hitler, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King and our own J.A.G.S. McCartney. She recanted a thought provoking quote by United States former President John F Kennedy:
A Toastmaster being sworn in and receiving her toastmaster modules
“Leadership and Learning are indispensable to each other”. In her first official duty, the president, along with the Vice President Membership Rose Hall, inducted three new members into the TCI Toastmasters family, namely: Tamiko Smith, Betty Missick, and
Past President’s Toastmaster Sanfra Foster
Corine Bolton. There were several special guests present to witness the installation including Bishop Bernard Young, well known business owners, Blythe and Stephanie Duncanson, community activist, Karen Malcolm among others.
New President Toastmaster, Jacqueline Moe-Cox
Distinguished Toastmaster Wence Martin served as Raffle Master and the raffle prize, a sophisticated android smartphone was donated by Flow. It was won a by a guest, Ms. Karen Malcolm. Toastmasters International is an organization that promotes the art
of listening, communication, and leadership. TCI Toastmasters meet every the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6pm. The meetings on the 1st Tuesday every month are held at The Vix Conference Room (upstairs) at the Regent Centre on Grace Bay.
Patricia Duff receives her MA from the University of Cambridge Belonger and long term resident Patricia Duff recently received her MA in a centuries old traditional ceremony at the University of Cambridge. Patricia read Archaeology and Anthropology obtaining her BA as a mature student in 2012. She now spends much of her time assisting communities to obtain educational, economic and societal benefits from their archaeology, heritage and culture. Those who know her might recognise Mirella, her mother, sitting centrally in the front row.
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Attorney General announces new Senior Legal Appointments ATTORNEY General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles on Wednesday July 19 announced four new senior legal appointments within the Attorney General’s Chambers. Three new appointments as Principal Crown Counsel saw Mrs. Khalila Astwood-Tatem becoming the first Principal Crown Counsel with responsibility for International matters, Ms. Yaa McCartney as the Principal Crown Counsel with responsibility for commercial matters and Ms. Clemar Hippolyte taking the reins as Principal Crown Counsel with responsibility for litigation. First, Mrs. Khalila AstwoodTatem, a Grand Turk native, practiced for many years in the Bahamas, first as an Associate and then as a Partner at Evans & Co. Now, she returns home to the Turks and Caicos Islands Attorney General’s Chambers, where she became Senior Crown Counsel and then Principal Crown Counsel and lead on commercial matters. Through training and development opportunities, Mrs. Astwood-Tatem has gained quality experience and expertise in commercial law. These include; Development Agreements, land acquisition, public-private partnerships, company law, civil litigation and appeals, industrial relations and employment, probate and wills, real property and
conveyancing, personal Injuries. Whilst also offering legal advice/ opinions on a wide spectrum of issues such as; constitutional and administrative law, international compliance, combatting antimoney laundering, and mutual legal assistance. As lead in this new division on international initiatives which have an impact on domestic law, such as the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) and Exchange of information for Tax Purposes, Mrs. Astwood-Tatem’s experience make her best suited to take on responsibility for responding to international requests; advising on international conventions and agreements and advising on various issues which touch and concern international law and international relations. Second, the daughter of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ sole national hero, Ms. Yaa McCartney has a legacy of public service. Ms McCartney joined the Attorney General’s Chambers right out of law school and practiced first as a criminal prosecutor for many years prosecuting criminal trials and appeals in all courts in the Turks and Caicos Islands before rising to the level of Senior Crown Counsel conducting civil litigation before all of the courts and tribunals on behalf
Governor and police commissioner discuss security issues with Dominican Republic community The Governor, Peter Beckingham, met separately on July 19 ,the Premier and Police Commissioner and representatives of the Dominican Republic community to discuss the recent murder of a DR Citizen, and developments since then. The Governor said, “I told Edwin Hernandez, a member of the DR ConsulateGeneral, and members of the community how saddened I was to hear in London, when I was there last week on official business, of the tragic murder of Sorineida Moreno-Arias. Following the earlier murder of another DR citizen this is a tragic loss of a young life. I told the community that we have also reported these incidents to our Ambassador in Santo Domingo. “I said to the community that I had complete confidence in the Police Commissioner and his team who I knew were doing everything in their power to bring the perpetrator of this awful crime to justice. Commissioner Smith, who joined me for the meeting, and I underlined that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force would leave no stone
unturned to arrest the individual or individuals concerned. “Commissioner Smith and I also said to the DR representatives that we had no objections to the community arranging lawful events to express their anxiety at these recent incidents. I was grateful for the reassurances of the DR community that any gatherings should be peaceful, and that they regretted the isolated attacks on the police by a small number of their group. “The Premier, Minister of Finance, Commissioner of Police and I also had a useful discussion about wider security issues. We agreed that we should consider a number of options to strengthen security measures across the community, as well as providing our reassurance to the public at large that we believed the RTCIPF, who had our full support, were working as hard as possible to solve all outstanding murders in Grand Turk and Providenciales regardless of when they were committed. We will consider options at a further meeting of the National Security Council next week, and subsequently hold a further meeting of the Security Council Advisory Group.”
Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles
of the Government and statutory bodies as well as dealing with complex commercial agreements and advices. Training and development opportunities have contributed to Ms. McCartney’s skills in the areas of criminal prosecutions, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, advice and opinion writing, and the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements which will serve her well in her new role as lead on commercial matters. Third, Ms. Clemar Hippolyte hails from St. Lucia where she worked first as an Associate at Larcher Barnard & Associates then McNamara & Company thereby gaining a wealth of experience in administrative law, employment law, judicial review, civil and commercial litigation,
personal injury, commercial contract negotiation, opinions and mediation before joining the Attorney General’s Chambers as Senior Crown Counsel. Ms. Hippolyte’s quality experience in litigation matters, especially before the Courts of the Turks and Caicos Islands is a particular asset in her new role. Finally, as the new Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Michael Dillon is responsible for the management of the legal and administrative work flow within the Attorney General’s Chambers. Dr. Michael Dillon originates from Dublin Ireland where he authored the first and leading textbook on the law of intoxication, Law of Intoxication as a defence to violent and non-violent offences as an exhaustive and practical analysis of the current law of Ireland, England and Wales, United States of America, Canada, Scotland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. A practicing barrister appearing on a near daily basis before courts, tribunals and decision-makers for many years in Criminal and Civil litigation, Dr. Dillon brings to the Attorney General’s Chambers in the Turks and Caicos Islands, significant advisory experience involving opinion work. He has expertise in criminal law especially involving any issue of intoxication or mental disorder, significant Judicial
review experience, commercial law including franchise law and breach of confidentiality, mental health law, administrative law, professional negligence, financial services law, personal injuries, human rights and civil liberties, and constitutional law. Dr. Dillon has worked in Ireland, the United States of America, England and Wales, and Australia. In announcing these new appointments, the Attorney General said; “Over the last few years we have made great progress in developing the professional staff, legal resources and better service delivery standards in the provision of quality legal work. The professional development of the Chambers continues to improve, along with a solid reputation of responsiveness to the legal needs of the public sector.” “As the Chambers continues to evolve, the skills of the professional staff in particular will be critical in managing our operational effectiveness. These individuals bring to their new appointments the experience and expertise needed to meet the challenges of their new responsibilities through proven track records of quality legal expertise in practice, leadership, team building, financial and relationship management. I am very pleased with the appointments of these new additions to our senior management team.”
Weekly crime update BY DAISY HANDFIELD A WHITE sack containing 32 packages of cocaine was found washed up on the shore of one of the islands in the Turks and Caicos. Police officials said that the cocaine weighed a total of 36.846 kilograms, with a street value of $736,920.00 US. The drugs were handed over to the Tactical Unit officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) and a Drug Enforcement Administration agent. By order of the Commissioner of Police, the drugs were destroyed on July 16, but up to now no arrest has been made. Meanwhile, two men of Kewtown, Providenciales were charged and sentenced to prison time for an incident which transpired on June 28, 2015. The afternoon of the incident, police officers responded to a report of a fight in ‘Rooster Black’ yard, Kewtown. On arrival, officers met a man
with a deep wound on his forehead and a female who also had a deep cut to her right hand. They both informed the police that during a fight, Almonor Missick and another man hit them with a cutlass, causing them injuries. After a successful trial in the Supreme Court, which lasted from June 7 to June 14, the two accused were found guilty. Missick was charged and found guilty of two counts of wounding with intent and was sentenced to three years imprisonment and ordered to pay a compensation of $3,500 or a one year extra imprisonment for count one, and for count two, he was sentenced to two years imprisonment, to run concurrently. Almonor was charged and found guilty for one count of wounding with intent and was sentenced to two years imprisonment, ordered to pay compensation of $500 US to the victim or nine months imprisonment. The final incident was an arrest
of a 36-year-old Dominican man on Sunday for numerous offenses during a protest. It is alleged that at the time of the arrest the man appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, got angry and pushed a police officer after he was informed that he could not consume alcoholic beverage during the protest and that it was illegal for it to be sold at the time. When the officer approached the man, he noticed he had a small knife in his possession. With the assistance of other officers, the man who was resisting and behaving aggressively was arrested. A group of people approached the officers by making threats and use of abusive words in their native language while trying to take the man away from the police lawful detention. A number of police officers were assaulted during this incident. The man was later release on police bail.
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Swimmers’ Sunscreen Killing Off Coral (Info from National Geographic)
The sunscreen that you dutifully slather on before a swim on the beach may be protecting your body but a study finds that the chemicals are also killing coral reefs worldwide. Four commonly found sunscreen ingredients can awaken dormant viruses in the symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae that live inside reefbuilding coral species. The chemicals cause the viruses to replicate until their algae hosts explode, spilling viruses into the surrounding seawater, where they can infect neighboring coral communities. Zooxanthellae provide coral with
food energy through photosynthesis and contribute to the organisms’ vibrant color. Without them, the coral “bleaches” turns white and dies. “The algae that live in the coral tissue and feed these animals explode or are just released by the tissue, thus leaving naked the skeleton of the coral,” said study leader Roberto Danovaro of the Polytechnic University of Marche in Italy. The researchers estimate that 4,000 to 6,000 metric tons of sunscreen wash off swimmers annually in oceans worldwide, and that up to 10 percent of coral reefs are threatened by sunscreen-induced bleaching.
Danovaro and his team studied the effects of sunscreen exposure on coral samples from reefs in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. Even low levels of sunscreen, at or below the typical amount used by swimmers, could activate the algae viruses and completely bleach coral in just four days, the results showed. Seawater surrounding coral exposed to sunscreen contained up to 15 times more viruses than unexposed samples. Several brands of popular sunscreens were tested and all had four ingredients in common: paraben, cinnamate, benzophenone,
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and a camphor derivative Rebecca Vega Thurber, a marine virus and coral researcher at San Diego State University in California,
said the new results are further evidence of an alarming trend. “Other factors such as coastal pollution, overfishing, and sedimentation all contribute to coral reef habitat degradation, and this work continues in that vein,” said Vega Thurber, who was also not involved in the research. “But before we ban sunscreens, we must first determine if local ambient concentrations of sunscreens are positively correlated with coral bleaching events.” Danovaro says banning sunscreen won’t be necessary, and points out two simple things swimmers can do to reduce their impact on coral: Use sunscreens with physical filters, which reflect instead of absorb ultraviolet radiation; and use eco-friendly chemical sunscreens. Australian researchers are also working to develop a sunscreen based on a natural ultravioletblocking compound found in coral.
Weekly Recipe
CREAMY “BLT” PASTA
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound penne pasta 1 pound bacon ½ cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1 cup roasted cherry tomatoes, cut in half ½ cup fresh cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces mascarpone 1 tablespoon chili paste, optional 1 cup Parmesan cheese
ROASTED TOMATOES
• 1 ½ - 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half • 2 tablespoons olive oil • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon oregano • ¼ teaspoon rosemary
BY ADELE VAN SCHOOR • ¼ teaspoon parsley • Sprinkle with garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
• Prepare roasted tomatoes. • Toss all of the ingredients to combine. Set on baking sheet and place in preheated oven of 425 degrees. Bake for 8 minutes. • Remove from oven and cool on pan. • Boil a large pot of salted water of medium-high heat. Add penne and cook according to the package directions. Once noodles are al dente, reserve ½ cup of pasta water, and then
drain the remaining water from the noodles. Make sauce while pasta is cooking. • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Chop up bacon and add to the skillet, cook. Once thoroughly cooked, drain and place pan back on
the heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; add onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook until onion is translucent. Add roasted tomatoes and spinach. Remove from heat. Add in mascarpone, 1 cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup reserved pasta
water and chili paste, if desired. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in bacon and pasta. • Stir in remaining fresh tomatoes. And serve topped with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Flow launches new Olympic app BY DAISY HANDFIELD T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S Company, Flow, recently launched a new app called ‘FlowRio2016Extra’ which will give customers the opportunity to keep up with the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games in Rio Janeiro, Brazil. According to a statement issued by the company, the app includes features such as, up-to-the-minute states and 24/7 streaming of non-stop Olympic action; real time Olympics news highlights and video clips helping fans to catch up or relive
each moment; athlete biographies and photo galleries to get up close and personal with the stars, and interactive medals table so fans can track their country’s ranking. The app also gives fans interactive social media access so they can post, share, like, tweet and even comment on their favourite performance. Marketing and communications executive, Darron Hilaire Jr. said in an interview that the launch of this app was exciting news for the company and also for many customers. He said: “The FlowRio2016Extra
app is definitive of what the Flow brand represents across the region. “It is innovative, it is emotive, inspiring and revolutionary. “The introduction of this app brings the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, for which FLOW is the official broadcast sponsors-to users in a way it has never been done before.” Hilaire said that Flow customers now have the advantage of never missing a single minute of the world’s greatest sporting event. He said that every competition will literally be at the power of their customers’ fingertips. During the press briefing, Hilaire Jr. also took the opportunity to
Thashena Adderly, winner of Flow texting promotion, Erin Outten, son of Adderly and marketing and communications executive for Flow, Darron Hilaire Jr.
announce the winner of a recent texting promotion that the company hosted, which was centred on the Olympic Games. The winner of that promotion was Thashena Adderly, but she said that her son, Erin Outten, was the one who was answering all the trivia questions so she only saw it fit to hand over the prize to him.
Outten took home a brand new Samsung S7 edge cellular phone. He told the media that he was extremely excited. “It feels great. “I did not know anything about this; my mom said that we were going for dinner. “I am so happy right now,” Erin said.
Chop off winner 1 - Chef Nik and Chef Lauren, organisers of the TCI’s first ever Chop off competition hands over prizes to the winner of the competition, Eversley Rowe, Executive Chef at Kalooki’s restaurant. Over 50 children participated in a summer football camp
First NFL camp deemed successful by organizers BY DAISY HANDFIELD
Chop off winner 2 - Second place winner of Chop Off, Joseph Charles, executive chef at West Bay Club
Chop Off winners awarded KALOOKI’s restaurant executive, chef Eversley Rowe, has emerged the winner of the inaugural ‘Chop Off’ competition organised by Nikita Skippings, Culinary ambassador of the Turks and Caicos Islands. On Monday, (July 18), Rowe and second place winner Joseph Charles, executive chef at the West Bay Club, received their prizes from Skippings and The Palms Executive Chef Lauren Callighen. The chefs both won top notch Japanese chopping knives and other
prizes. Rowe also won a two night stay for two at Parrot Cay and two IPhones. Thanking all of the chefs for their participation in the inaugural event, Chef Nik promised more food competitions in the near future. “We will have a chop off competition at Kalookies, one at The Palms, one at West Bay, at Gracebay, one at CrackPot Kitchen with all the chefs involved will do a chop off event at their restaurants,” Skippings said.
NEARLY 50 children participated in the first ever National Football League (NFL) summer camp hosted by the Turks and Caicos Islands American Football Academy (TCIAFA) last weekend. The camp started from July 13 to the 16 and welcomed a number of former and current NFL players from the United States, who helped train the participants. Defensive tackle for the Houston Texans, Vince Wilfork; retired wide receiver in the NFL, Randy Moss and former running back for the NFL, Matt Lawrence are among the NFL players that visited the islands for the camp. President for the TCIAFA, Daryll Williams, told this news reporter that the overall camp was very successful. He said: “The NFL players taught these students all of the fundamentals
of the sport and through this, the children grew more interested in the sport. “Day one and day two demonstrated the basic fundamentals of football and in the last two days of camp, we basically put some more emphasis on what was taught during the first two days.” Williams confessed that this initiative was a way to give children something productive to do when they had breaks from school. “Since I have started working with this program, I have noticed a decrease in problems with the young men that they would normally have; their focus levels in school and their grades are improving. “The students are starting to grasps the opportunities that are being presented to them. “They are very much excited to be a part of initiatives such as this and to meet these athletes.
“The athletes are also excited about seeing American football expand in the Turks and Caicos Islands,” Williams said. The president said that the NFL players vowed to return next year for a second edition of the camp and that the committee was also looking to introduce more beneficial camps such as this one. He said: “This program is moving forward. We are looking to introduce coaching and referee clinics before the end of the year where people who are interested in coaching and refereeing could participate.” The TCIAFA was established three years ago by Ryan Jones, who wanted to bring American football to the TCI. He is hopeful that this will be an avenue to secure scholarships for TCI youths to go off to play professional football.
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Saharan Dust slows down storm activity in Caribbean hurricane season’s second month EVEN before the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season started, the storms were forming. First there was Alex in January, then Bonnie in late May, then Colin and Danielle in June. Since Danielle’s June 20 formation, there has been calm in the Atlantic. And meteorologist with AccuWeather, Ed Vallee says Sahara Dust has something to do with that. An unusually strong highpressure system in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean is kicking up plumes of Saharan dust. Tropical systems need sea surface temperatures of at least 80 degrees, as well as moisture in the atmosphere to feed. So the dry Saharan dust is starving potential systems. “The water temperatures are plenty warm, but the dry, dusty air is really inhibiting development,” he told the Palm Beach Post. Vallee added that heavy wind shear, another tropical cyclone killer, is also occurring with the Saharan dust. Hundreds of millions of tons of dust are picked up from the deserts of Africa and blown across the Atlantic Ocean each year. (Credit: NASA’S Earth Observatory) Even so, it’s not unusual for July to be quiet when it comes to storm formation. The most recent July storm was Dennis, in 2005.
July has so far been an extremely calm month.
So don’t write off experts’ predictions, of an average hurricane season that will be the most active since 2012, as being off the mark. According to meteorologist John Gerard, the busiest part of the June 1 to November 30 season is ahead. “Since we got off to a quick start, many assumed it was going to be an extremely busy season – and it still might be,” he says. “There is no connection to what occurs early in the season with how the rest of the season will transpire… Don’t let this quiet July fool you. If history means anything, we should
expect this calm July – so far – to become much more active in the weeks and months ahead.” Earlier this month, the Colorado State University released an adjusted forecast which projects 15 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes, close to the 30-year average of 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration issued its forecast at the end of May, calling for 10 to 16 named storms, 4 to 8 hurricanes and 1 to 4 major hurricanes. (Caribbean360)
Health concerns rise with 3rd Zika case in Cayman Islands WITH three cases of the Zika virus now confirmed in the Cayman Islands, the delay in the planned release of bio-engineered mosquitoes to control the Aedes aegypti has fuelled public health concerns. The release set for last Thursday was deferred when activists objecting to the proposed project to try and eliminate the invasive species using genetically modified male insects bred by the bio-technology company, Oxitec, managed to secure a court stay. Justice Ingrid Mangatal was expected to hear arguments for a judicial review of the decision to pursue the pilot project in court this week. Activists are hoping to stop the planned project, which was due to start in the North West Point area of West Bay on Thursday, 14 July. They are concerned that Oxitec has not been fully transparent about the research and that the National Conservation Council licensed and approved the proposed released based only on research conducted by the UK-based bio technology firm. They are worried about the lack of public consultation and the concerns surrounding the gene technology.
However, the Mosquito Research and Control Unit is fully behind the release and believe the science is sound. Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez has voiced concerns about the delay of the project in Cayman because of the Public Health Department’s obligation to protect the health, safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. “That being said, I remain confident in the system of justice and it is my hope that both legally and scientifically all agencies will be permitted to move forward in implementing this worthwhile project,” he said in a release Monday. MRCU Director Dr Bill Petrie echoed his sentiment: “Two weeks ago we had our first two confirmed imported cases of Zika and last week we had another confirmed imported case, making it more urgent than ever that we use all the tools at our disposal to provide vector control,” he said. “It is therefore regrettable that there is any delay to this project, which is being launched to deal with a public health imperative.” Activists, however, hope the
release can be indefinitely put on hold and some pf the objectors are asking the MRCU to consider alternatives, such as the release of bacteria infected insects that researchers in Australia have been working on for several years. Recent reports in the scientific press have revealed that mosquitoes harboring the Wolbachia bacterium in pilot studies in Colombia, Brazil, Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia helped control the spread of dengue virus as the bacteria appears to prevent the mosquitoes from spreading disease. Described as a self-sustainable and very low-cost approach for controlling mosquito-borne viral diseases, the research has been endorsed by the World Health Organization’s Vector Control Advisory Group, paving the way for scientists to conduct further scaled up pilot studies. However, this method is not without controversy of its own. Research has indicated that mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia are more likely to become infected with West Nile virus and more likely to transmit the virus to humans.
The value of the Bahamian dollar is currently equal to the US dollar.
Bahamian dollar devaluation possible – Opines former Chamber of Commerce chairman A FORMER Bahamas Chamber of Commerce chairman on Tuesday warned that devaluation of the Bahamian dollar “is not a question of if; it’s a question of when”, describing the country as “a rudderless ship”. Robert Myers, now a principal with the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), a newly-created civil society group, said none of the political parties had shown they have what is needed to steer the Bahamas back on track. He argued that politicians were too focused on “shiny object issues”, such as crime and Baha Mar, and the symptoms of the Bahamas’ current economic and social malaise, rather than the causes such as poor governance, lack of accountability and an under-performing education system. Turning to the stalled $3.5 billion development at Cable Beach, Mr Myers said that even if it and all ‘pipeline’ foreign direct investment (FDI) projects were to complete in short order, this would still “not be enough” to generate the higher economic growth rates that the Bahamas so desperately needs. “We’re going to make some recommendations as to what needs to be done,” Mr Myers said of ORG, “but I don’t see these people [politicians] doing it, quite frankly. Emphasising that he was referring to all political parties, not just the Government, he added: “I don’t hear enough from political candidates about the real fundamental issues. “All they’re talking about are crime and Baha Mar. Those are not real issues; they’re shiny object issues. They’re not the real thing. “The only thing that’s going to save us is creating a robust economy, and we’re not hearing anything from the politicians about public sector management, fiscal reform and a
Fiscal Responsibility Act, which is desperately needed,” Mr Myers continued. “We’ve got to put all these things in place, which are needed to correct. Where’s the real issues? Where’s the real leadership? Where’s the discussion about how to improve education and improve the economy? “Baha Mar, if it gets open, it’s a fraction of what we need to correct... We need to be thinking much further out.” While Baha Mar promises to create 5,000 direct jobs, and numerous indirect ones, if and when it can open, Mr Myers said the Bahamas needed much more to escape its high debt/low growth trap. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) previously projected that the Bahamas needed to achieve an average 5.5 per cent GDP growth rate between 2013-2018 to both absorb all school leavers and cut existing unemployment by 50 per cent. Yet with just 0.5 per cent GDP growth projected for 2016, and around 1.5-1.7 per cent forecast the following year, the Bahamas is well short of what is required. “It’s not enough,” Mr Myers told Tribune Business of Baha Mar. “We could have every FDI project complete and open, and still be hard pressed to get GDP growth.” And with indicators such as unemployment, FDI and the fiscal numbers all trending in the wrong direction, he added: “Devaluation is a question of if; it’s not a question of when” if the Bahamas fails to change course and tackle its shortcomings. Devaluation of the Bahamian dollar would be a disaster for an economy that consumes virtually all it imports, as the living standards of Bahamian consumers and households would be drastically slashed.
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Ted Cruz told supporters to “vote [with] their conscience” and not to stay at home for the general election.
Cruz booed for failing to back Trump TEXAS Senator Ted Cruz was booed as he failed to endorse Donald Trump as the US Republican nominee, during a speech at the party convention in Cleveland. Mr Cruz only went as far as congratulating the man who had been his bitter rival in the primary contests. Angry chants of “We want Trump!” and “Endorse Trump!” grew louder as the senator came to the end of his speech. Indiana Governor Mike Pence then took centre stage to give his vice-presidential acceptance speech. Mr Pence praised Mr Trump’s record as a businessman and said the country had “but one choice” in November. “It’s change versus the status quo, and when Donald Trump is president,
the change will be huge,” he said. In his speech, Mr Cruz told supporters to “vote [with] their conscience” and not to stay at home for the general election. He finished second to Mr Trump in the delegate count during a campaign that featured personal attacks by the New York businessman on Mr Cruz’s wife and father. The boos that drowned him out stopped when Mr Trump entered the convention hall before Mr Cruz had finished speaking. Mr Trump later said he knew Mr Cruz would not endorse him but had let him speak anyway. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said his actions were “awful” and New York Congressman Peter King called the speech “disgraceful”. (BBC)
Ohio mum sentenced for allowing her pre-teen daughter to be raped for drugs A CINCINNATI mum will spend at least 51 years in prison after she was sentenced this week for sexually trafficking her daughter – 11 at the time – for heroin, PEOPLE has confirmed. “I can honestly say that, in three and a half years on the bench, this is by far the worst thing that has come before this court,” Judge Leslie Ghiz of Ohio’s Hamilton County Pleas Court said Tuesday at April Corcoran’s sentencing, according to the Washington Post. Corcoran, 32, was sentenced to prison for 51 years to life, following her guilty plea in June, prosecutors tell PEOPLE. She admitted she let her drug dealer perform sexual acts on her preteen child, in exchange for drugs, prosecutors say. Corcoran also admitted to forcing the girl to take heroin, prosecutors say, after which the girl reportedly would vomit. Corcoran pleaded guilty to four counts of trafficking in persons, four counts of complicity (rape), one
TURKEY’S president has declared a state of emergency for three months following Friday night’s failed army coup. The emergency allows the president and cabinet to bypass parliament when drafting new laws and to restrict or suspend rights and freedoms. Speaking at the presidential palace in Ankara, Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed that “all the viruses within the armed forces will be cleansed”. Thousands of people have been arrested or sacked since the failed coup. More than 600 schools have also been closed and thousands of state workers sacked in a crackdown by the president. “This measure is in no way against democracy, the law and freedoms,” said Mr Erdogan after announcing the state of emergency. The BBC’s Nick Thorpe in Turkey says that the government will be allowed to rule by decree, with the powers of regional governors increased. Our correspondent says a re-organisation of the police, intelligence services and the command structure of the armed forces is also expected. Critics of Mr Erdogan have accused him of consolidating power on a scale largely unprecedented since Turkey’s first democratic elections in 1946 and of using the emergency to acquire more power for the presidency. They say the president normally would need to alter the constitution to create an executive presidency and win back some of the powers he relinquished when his tenure as prime minister ended in 2014.
The state of emergency allows the Turkish government to rule by decree.
Mr Erdogan praised those who were killed fighting against the coup as “martyrs”. Some 246 people were killed resisting the attempted coup, according to the government. He was speaking after holding meetings of Turkey’s national security council and the cabinet in the capital. German Foreign Minister FrankWalter Steinmeier responded to the president’s speech by urging the Turkish government to maintain both the rule of law and a sense of proportionality in its response to the coup attempt. “Only provable involvement in illegal acts, not suspected political leanings, should trigger governmental action,” Mr Steinmeier said. “It’s also critical that the declaration of emergency be the truly necessary length of time, and to end the measure as quickly as possible.” The president has blamed the coup attempt on US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, a former ally whose followers
run a worldwide network of schools. He has called for Mr Gulen to be extradited to Turkey, but US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday that Turkey must provide hard evidence the cleric was behind the coup attempt for any extradition to take place. Earlier, Mr Erdogan warned of further arrests and suspensions to come as Turkish authorities continued to pursue those they believed responsible for the thwarted putsch. More than 50,000 state employees have been rounded up, sacked or suspended in the days since the coup attempt. On Wednesday, 99 top military officers were charged in connection with the events of the weekend. Officials continued to take action against university and school employees, shutting down educational establishments, banning foreign travel for academics and forcing university heads of faculty to resign.
Taiwan tour bus bursts into flames; 26 people killed
April Corcoran will serve 51 years behind bar.
count of endangering children and one count of corrupting another with drugs, prosecutors say. According to the Post, the drug dealer allegedly raped the preteen, sodomized her and forced her to perform oral sex, sometimes recording the acts on video, over four separate occasions. The incidents occurred between February and June 2014, according to the Cincinnati Inquirer.
A TOUR bus carrying visitors from China burst into flames on a highway near Taiwan’s capital on Tuesday, killing all 26 people on board, officials said, in the deadliest incident involving Chinese tourism to the island. The accident took place on the No. 2 national highway in Taoyuan county, south of Taipei, where Taiwan’s international airport is located, the county’s fire and rescue service said in a statement. It said 24 of those on board were visitors from northeast China’s Liaoning province who had been scheduled to fly home on Tuesday afternoon. The others killed were the driver and a tour guide, both Taiwanese. Taoyuan fire chief Lai Chi-chong said all of the victims died inside the bus. “There was not enough time for them to escape,” he told reporters. Video from the scene showed both
A policeman and another man try to break the windows of a burning tour bus on the side of a highway in Taoyuan, Taiwan. (YAN CHENG/AP)
of the bus’s doors pressed up against the highway’s guard rail, making them impossible to open. Photos showed flames and thick black smoke pouring from the front of the bus. Many of the bodies were badly charred, some of them piled in front of the unopened emergency
exit, Taiwan’s official Central News Agency and other media reported. There was no official word on the cause of the fire, although CNA and others said that the bus apparently burst into flames after spinning out of control and smashing into the guard rail.
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National Convention play to “a lot of people” Trump has to win over to become president. “I think Trump is going to win. I’m sorry,” he said. “People are in denial of this, but the chance of winning is really, really good.” The director of “Bowling for Columbine” and “Fahrenheit 911” compared Trump’s strategy to the successful campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. (Washington Post/AP)
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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE
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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
CASHIER POSITION AVAILABLE
GRACE BAY
ALTAGARCIA RESTAURANT
LIVE IN CARETAKER/ HOUSEKEEPER
Is looking for a
• Housekeeping duties to include all aspects of cleaning and keeping the household • Hosting the owners visits and the owners guest being available 24/7 when guest are in house • Cooking a must three meals a day for owners and guest of owners when in house • Working with Contractors and vendors , general gardening ,some maintenance work with Equipment Required to live on Property full time Overtime Expected
Is looking for
KITCHEN CIGAR ROLLERS HELPER
Applicants must be pleasant, honest, reliable and computer literate. Applicants must be willing to work on a shift basis, holidays, weekends and evenings. Salary $6.25 per hour.
to work 6 days per week Duties: stripping tobacco and rolling, making cigars.
11846
EMAIL: PETROPLUSTCI@GMAIL.COM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
CUBAN CRAFTERS SALTMILLS
CONTACT: 649-946-4600 THIS POSITIONS IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS JULY 30TH, 2016 11837
To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: 649-345-5305
PLEASE SEND APPLICATION TO BARBARA UNDERWOOD BUNDERWOOD@TCIWAY.TC BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY SALARY 6.50 PER HOUR
11874
CAICOS PETROLEUM
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BERNARD GERBEX Is looking for a
BRENDA SMITH
CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS
Is looking for a
is looking for a
5 CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES
DOMESTIC WORKER PAINTER To clean, wash and iron must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. Contact: 649-341-9816 deadline for application is August 6th, 2016 11868
With at least 3 years experience must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour. CONTACT: 649-244-5261 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS AUGUST 6TH, 2016 11865
COVE CONSTRUCTION LTD. Wishes to employ the following applicant
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR • A minimum of five years experience with the appropriate qualification is a must • Applicant must be very proficient, honest and reliable. • Qualify person must be willing to work off island, overtime, weekends and holidays • Clean police record and a valid drivers license is essential Wages starting at $12.00 per hour
PLEASE CONTACT: MR. KEITH HOWELL, GENERAL MANAGER, CONTACT: 649-941-5548 OR 649231-6399 EMAIL: KEITH.COVE@TCIWAY.TC
BAGGAGE HANDLER
to load baggages onto planes must be willing to work 4 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. Contact: 649-331-2015 deadline for application is August 7th, 2016 this position is held by a work permit holder EXPRESS BOOKING & CONCIERGE SERVICES - GRACE BAY Is looking for an
MR. CLYDE HOLIDAY
CAPTAIN HOOKS
GRAND TURK
EUROPEAN HAIRSTYLIST • Is looking for a hairdresser for men and women, haircut, styling, color and wedding styles • European training, hair cut and color diploma • 5 years experience • Available to work 9am-7pm weekends and holidays (schedules changes) • Bilingual French or Spanish • Must have own vehicles and a valid driver’s license Salary $1,700 per month. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS AUGUST 5TH, 2016
Is seeking a live-in
MAID
To work 6 days per week applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking salary $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: MAXIME: 649-946-5093
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CONTACT: 649-243-0471
11876
GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE Is looking to employ a qualified group
FITNESS TRAINER FOR OUR YOGA CLASSES
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN to work 5 days per week salary $2,500 per month.
CONTACT: 649-244-0065.
Deadline for application is August 6th, 2016. 11862
The ideal candidate must be certified in other fitness style (Les Mills) with at least ten years of proven experience. Computer proficiency is a must. The remuneration will be commensurate with certification and experience This will be a new position at Graceway Sports Centre. Belongers who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply and will be preferred. Only applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews. PLEASE FORWARD YOUR APPLICATION TO INFO@GRACEWAYSPORTS.COM OR DROP OFF THE HARD COPY TO GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE LOCATED ON LUKER LANE (BEHIND IGA SUPERMARKET). CONTACT: 649-442-6348
CORIATS TRUST COMPANY LIMITED (‘CORIATS’)
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Are looking for a
Invites suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of
Principal
Senior Trusts Officer
For the Academic year commencing August 22, 2016. The individual will possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To help with increased client demand
• MUST BE a practicing Born Again Christian • Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution • Possess a Teaching Certificate / Diploma • At least five (5) years post qualification Teaching experience • At least two (2) years experience in school Administration • Have a working knowledge of the A-Beka Curriculum COMPENSATION includes: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
We are looking for an experienced Trusts professional who has at least 10 years’ experience in a fast paced international Trust business. Coriats use the Viewpoint client and accounting system, and so real and substantial experience of using Viewpoint (version 6 and 7) is essential for the role, and applicants will be required to demonstrate their abilities with Viewpoint as part of the application process.
INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY
The role will require experience of managing a team, and working to tight deadlines with international clients and institutions, as well as a strong awareness and significant practical experience of modern Trustee compliance issues, especially AML, US and UK FATCA, and the CRS. The applicant will also be expected to be financially literate, and able to support the Finance Director and Managing Director in managing performance targets for the business.
2 Qualified Teachers
Requirements • Must be a practicing Born Again Christian • Must have at least 5 years teaching experience • Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution • Teacher Certificate / Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution. • Must have a working knowledge of the A-Beka Curriculum • Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean. COMPENSATION includes: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Applicants must have the TEP qualification, and significant (10 years plus) experience in a large international trust company. Salary will be according to age and experience, but will be competitive with other international finance centers, and in a range from US$60,000.00 TO US$90,000.00.
Suitable APPLICANTS can forward Resumes along with copies of Qualifications, two (2) Character References, and a current Police Record to be received no later than August 5, 2016 to:
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Applicants who are interested in the role should please send their application and a full C.V. to office@coriats.com marked ‘Senior Trusts Officer Application’ as soon as possible. Applicants should copy the Labour Commissioner with their applications. Closing date for applications is August 8th, 2016. This is a new position, and is not occupied by a work permit holder.
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The Board of Directors, Community Christian Academy At Community Fellowship Centre, A.O.G. Leeward Highway, P.O. Box 939, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Fax: (649) 941-3482. E-Mail: comassem@tciway.tc
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JAY STUBBS Is seeking a
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JESSICA LACHER PIERRE
KEVIN AND SONS
L & M CRAFT MARKET
L.A.V. MANAGEMENT LTD. - LOWER BIGHT
Is looking for
Is looking for a
GRACE BAY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONTACT: 649-347-5821 IS LOOKING FOR A
LABOURER
To work Monday – Friday salary $6.25 per hour. CONTACT: 649-231-3184 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS AUGUST 6TH, 2016 11882
To style, cut and color all kinds of hair must have at least 5 years experience in the field must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. Contact: 6489-341-9177 deadline for application is August 6th, 2016 this position is held by a work permit holder 11872
TO CLEAN, WASH AND IRON MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS AUGUST 6TH, 2016 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 11821
Job Fair INTERHEALTH CANADA TCI COCKBURN TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE SATURDAY 30TH JULY 2016 10A.M. – 2P.M.
InterHealth Canada Construction and Services are holding a job fair and are looking to recruit to the following vacancies within the Facilities Management Departments at Cockburn Town Medical Centre, Grand Turk.
Hospital Porters – Grand Turk
40 hours per week. 5 Shifts per week. Shift patterns include weekends, late shift and night shifts. Responsible for Transporting Patients and Specimen in accordance to Infection Control Policies. Performing all cleaning duties to maintain a clean environment and adhere to cleaning schedules Complies with hygiene, health and safety policies and procedures
Laundry Assistant – Grand Turk
40 hours per week. 5 Shifts per week. Shift patterns include weekends, late shift and night shifts. Carries out general Laundering duties under direction of supervisor. Complies with health and safety standards at TCI Hospitals.
Trainee Duty Manager – Grand Turk
Apprenticeship program including over 2 year period to develop in Facilities role responsible for Operations of Support Services within the hospital environment. Must be educated to Bachelors Degree standard or equivalent. 40 hours per week, salary negotiable dependant on experience.
Security – Grand Turk
Employed by Spence Security, and working in Partnership with Interhealth Canada. Working a roster system. 40 hours plus per week. Must have clean, valid driving licence and have ability to work days, nights and weekend shifts as required. Please bring with you an up to date Curriculum Vitae and 2 forms of ID. Appointments will be made based on successful interview, positive reference check, and clear Police check. Previous experience is preferred, but not essential. Training is provided. BELONGERS ONLY ARE INVITED TO APPLY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT SHAMIRE MOORE ON TEL: 941-2900 11876
TWO LABOURER Require Part time at $6.5 per hour
TEL: 247 4068
11878
LABOURER LABOURER To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: 347-0198
LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER/ BUTLER • Must be able to live on property full time • All Housekeeping /cleaning and laundry duties • Some Garden and pool maintenance • Must be available 24/7 when Owners and owners guest are on island • Must have valid driving license with no traffic offenses • Must be able to maintain Spread sheets for issues and Maintenance items • Cooking of Three meals when Owners are in house • Work weekends and Holiday if Owners are in house
Monthly Salary to average 6.50 per hour. Belongers need only apply to Barbara Underwood Bunderwood@tciway.tc | Tel: 232 2272
To do repairs around the building and keeping the surrounding areas clean must be able to work 6 days per week.
CONTACT: 649-432-2830 11861
MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON #4 WALKIN MARINE BUILDING, OLD AIRPORT Is looking for a
NAIL TECHNICIAN To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour Must be able to do acrylic and natural nails. CONTACT: 649-343-4440 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS AUGUST 6TH, 2016 THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.
11879
COSMETOLOGIST
DOMESTIC WORKER
VACANIES D & B AUTO LTD.
PURCHASING OFFICER
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package • Monitor and coordinate deliveries of items between suppliers • Minimum of eight years experience in purchasing Japanese, European and American auto parts • Must speak fluent Spanish and English • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays Starting salary US $10.00 per hour
AUTO MECHANIC
• Completing preventive maintenance • Able to use testing equipment • A minimum of six years experience
in repairing Japanese, American and European vehicles • Minimum of six years post technical qualification • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays Starting salary US $10.00 per hour
AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN
• Align or replace damaged parts according to manufacturers specification • Assess damage • Repair and/ or replace interior and exterior components • Able to prime and spray vehicles • At least ten years experience • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays Starting salary $10.00 per hour
INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION TO DNBAUTOPARTS@TCIWAY.TC 11867
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P&C Ltd. owns a private villa in Providenciales and is looking for two hard working individuals to work as a Housekeeper and a Maintenance/Building Coordinator at the villa, as a domestic couple. All applicants must speak English, have a valid TCI driver’s license and be fit and able. Applicants are required to live on property and are needed to work six days a week. Applicants for the two separate positions must be able to do the following:-
HOUSEKEEPER General Housekeeping Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Stone flooring cleaning and polishing as needed • Daily sweeping, mopping, dusting • Window cleaning • Appliance cleaning, filter changing, oven cleaning • Cleaning floors • Cleaning furniture • Making beds and changing and pressing linens • Washing, folding and ironing clothing • Liaise with guests to ensure quality Salary for this position is $2,000.00 monthly.
MAINTENANCE/BUILDING COORDINATOR General Maintenance Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Oversee regular inspection of security, electronics, buildings and general grounds of the property • Carrying out light handyman work if and when necessary, managing and overseeing of carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical maintenance on property by service providers • Attending to general landscaping at property and liaising with third party maintenance workers and service providers • General pool maintenance and cleaning in coordination with third party maintenance company • General maintenance and cleaning of outdoor spaces, sweeping walkways, arranging outdoor furniture, upkeep of tennis court • Liaison and point person for security company on-island and all other service providers • Monitor special projects and repairs carried out on property • Oversee pest control program for property • Regular communication with owner to report any changes or damages Salary for this position is $2,000.00 monthly. This advertisement is required for work permit applications for these positions.
NATASHA CONSULTANCY
SKY PILOT
Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positons:
Is looking for a
JOHNNY PIERRE
FISHERMAN
Contact: 344-3288
SHINNING FINISH
TILE LAYER
Contact: 232-9700
FROSTBITE
A/C MAN
GRACE BAY
Contact: 432-0121 LUCILLE TILE CONTRACTING
TILE LAYER
Contact: 346-1897
CAPTAIN
NATIONAL COLONY CAR RENTAL
VILLA HOST
To work 6 days per week salary $1,500 per month deadline for application July 30th, 2016
Contact: 341-5723
MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $6.25-$7.00 PER HOUR DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 6TH, 2016 11888
CONTACT: 244-0065 11815
PAYLESS WAREHOUSE LTD DBA ‘QUALITY FOOD CENTRE’ Is seeking employee in the following category for a large retail and wholesale Supermarket:
ASSISTANT MANAGERS To Train store staff by reviewing and revising orientation to products and sales training materials; delivering training sessions; reviewing staff job results and learning needs with retail store manager; developing and implementing new product training.
EMAIL: HR@I-GROCERS.COM
OCEAN CLUB RESORTS IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
• GARDENER • LABOURER • JANITOR • GARDENING SUPERVISOR 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 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.
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.
Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.
Applications available at Ocean Club or Ocean Club West. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted. 11870
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ALEXANDRA BOVELL JUBA SOUND
BAY BISTRO RESTAURANT Is looking for
Is looking for a
Is looking for a
CONTACT: 333-0694 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS JULY 30TH, 2016 11823
GLASS SHACK BUILDING LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES
LABOURER To work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-1489
CARIB GLASS HAS A VACANCY FOR A GOOD
CHEF/ BAKER Salary $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 232 1025
11849
To work 5 days per week duties include babysitting, cleaning and ironing salary $6.25 per hour.
CARIB GLASS AND SUPPLY WWW.CARIBGLASSTCI.COM EMAIL: CARIBGLASSTCI@AOL.COM
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BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN APPLICANT MUST:
• Examine damaged vehicles and estimate needed repairs • Have knowledge and qualifications to repair & paint automotive bodies back to pre-damaged condition / manufacturer’s standard, using the appropriate repair techniques and tools (must have basic tools of trade; e.g. paint guns, sanders, etc.) • Be able to refinish parts by mixing paints, match colors, apply primer
& finishing coats; use chassis liner jig safely to perform chassis realignment; • Have knowledge of mechanical accident processes; e.g.: suspension drive shaft, steering & tracking; trim & lock, replacing glass and windscreens • Demonstrate sound knowledge of welding TIG/MIG, gas welding & brazing, and safety procedures during welding process
PRESENT LAST FOUR (4) YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE & TWO REFERENCE LETTERS FROM PAST EMPLOYERS. CONTACT MAC MOTORS LTD ON 649-339-3841. 11839
COX PLAZA, 15 FIVE CAYS ROAD Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3650 Fax: 649-946-4283 adminbac@tciway.tc
Is seeking to employ/train 2
DUCT FABRICATOR APPRENTICE JOB SUMMARY
Perform entry level general Duct fabrication and installation. We will offer full training, therefore no skills are required but an interest in the HVAC industry would be helpful and or previous HVAC experience or knowledge. Tools will be provided
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma
MALE OR FEMALE TCI BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS NOT FOR WORK PERMIT PURPOSE. Starting rate at $7.00 per hour
Please fax or email resume to Fax: 946-4283 Email: adminbac@tciway.tc Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview. APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 22th, 2016
GENERAL ALL ROUNDER • Can you fit a door lock, hang a door, install a window, lift heavy weights, organize others, do you work well with others? • You should be able to work with and assist Senior Management with the day to day running of the business. • If you are ambitious adaptable and can turn your hand to almost anything, drop a copy of your resume in a sealed envelope into the Glass Shack and let’s talk. • This is a full-time position for the right person with excellent prospects. • Any experience handling glass would be an advantage, however training will be given to the right person. • Salary negotiable CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICANTS JULY 31ST, 2016 11835
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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
BCS/ GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIST
The Computer Technologist provides hardware and software maintenance, training and consultation and recommendations about future planning and development. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system • Be familiar with all hardware and network • Train staff in MS Office, Rent Centric and QuickBooks • Provide individual training and support on request • Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resource • Troubleshoot all technology issues • Maintain log and or list of required repairs and maintenance • Connect and set up hardware • Load all required software • Provide network accounts and passwords as required • Ensure hardware is stripped and secured before disposal • Perform other related duties as required during working hours and night shifts
KNOWLEDGE
• Bachelor degree in science and computer • Computer hardware and software systems and programs • Computer networks, network
administration and network installation • Computer troubleshooting • Computer viruses and security • e-mail and internet programs
SKILLS
• ability to install and administer computer hardware, software and networks • team building skills • analytical and problem solving skills decision making skills, effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills, effective written communications skills • computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting (QuickBooks), spreadsheet, work processing, graphics and website development programs • rent Centric knowledge • stress and time management skills
OTHER
• must have a valid TCI Driver’s License • 5 or more years of experience in an IT position This position is held by a work permit holder
LABORERS/ JANITOR These position is currently held by a work permit holder Duties: • Must perform all task giving by manager or supervisor such as: cleaning, lifting, cutting • Must be able to read and write English • must have a clean police record • good communication skills
DROP OFF ALL APPLICATIONS TO 1216 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES BEFORE CHINSON’S RESTAURANT OR EMAIL: FRANTZ@ GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM OR TELEPHONE: 649-441-8515 11829
July 23 - 29, 2016
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D’BELLE BEAUTY SALON
DORALITA WALKIN
AIRPORT ROAD
EUFEMIA REYES SMITH Is looking for a
FINANCE MANAGER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
IS LOOKING FOR A
• CA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA • 3-5 years post qualified
SALON DOMESTIC HOUSEKEEPER HELPER WORKER Seeks 1
TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK TO WASH HAIR AND HELP OUT IN THE SALON SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR.
$6.25 an hour to work 5 days a week.
DEADLINE IS JULY 23RD, 2016
CONTACT 242-3763
CONTACT: 241-5325
11814
To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour duties include: washing clothes, cleaning and ironing
CONTACT: 649-242-9447
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Preparation of monthly financial statements for multiple business P & L balance sheet and cash flow • Inter-company accounting and reconciliations • Bank and credit card
reconciliation • Cash management • Weekly and monthly operational analysis • Variance analysis • Management of financial staff • Review and set up new processes as required • Provide financial support for all aspects of the business • Manage relationships across internal and external stakeholders
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times • Work across a wide range of business areas • Good time management • Ability to prioritize effectively • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team SALARY: Commensurate with experience
Please forward resume to: Environmental Arts, #65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay Providenciales or email: admin@environmentalarts.tc Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview 11840
MULTI-LINGUAL KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED The successful candidate must hold a valid IKO certification at least at Level Two and must have a minimum of eight years teaching experience in this area, as this individual will be actively involved in training and providing lessons in Kiteboarding to adults and older children. Must possess be multi-lingual with the ability to speak in fluent Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish to address the varying communication needs of a vast range of clientele. Must also hold a valid driver’s license and be in excellent health. Will be required to assist with assembling and lifting Kiteboarding equipment to and from the beach everyday for lessons. Must be a very personable person, able to work unsupervised and trustworthy. Salary will commensurate with experience. References must be furnished upon request. We will accept emails only of resumes with proof of certification. Any documents not in English must be presented with an official English translation. Must be submitted by July 25, 2016. Email: info@karammissick.com
11825
STAVANO ROPER is looking for a
WANTED MERMAID
LABOURER
Caicos Tours is looking for a freediving Tour Guide to entertain and care for guest, both above and below water Candidate will need a good understanding of Reef Ecology, Certifications in freediving, SCUBA & First Aid, a current STCW 95, an extremely professional working attitude and the ability to communicate easily with guests of all ages. The working week is Monday – Saturday including bank holidays, hours are from 8:30am until the boat is cleaned after the last tour of the day. Additional hours may be required on occasion.
CONTACT: 341-7454
Please contact: Caicos Tours on 649-432-0007 for further information. Belongers only need apply
11860
To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
11888
FOR SALE House in Richmond Hill residential area on a half acre land.
CONTACT: 231-3788
PwC (TCI) Ltd. Requires One (1):
QUALIFIED ACA, ACCA, CPA OR ACMA FOR A MANAGER POSITION Minimum of 10 years experience in audit and risk assurance required, along with experience at a managerial level. Salary Range: $82,000 - $100,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLY TO NICK.HAYWOOD@TC.PWC.COM OR TELEFAX: 649-946-4892, NO LATER THAN AUGUST 5, 2016 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
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July 23 - 29, 2016 MARIE PROPERE
THE BIGHT, ROVIDENCIALES
Is looking for a
VACANCIES The following vacancies currently exist within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service:
Registrar of The Supreme Court - Salary: $71,400.00 per annum (tax free)
Working under the direction of the Chief Justice, the post-holder will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the Supreme Court and its Registry. He/She will issue process and ensure due execution of judgments; supervise the administration of cases including setting dates for and issuing hearing notices; ensure that all files are properly maintained; manage the Registry Office and supervise staff and correspond with Attorneys and Litigants.
Senior Deputy Registrar - Salary: $59,552.50 per annum (tax free)
Working under the direction of, and assisting the Registrar, the postholder will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the Supreme Court and its Registry in Providenciales. He/She will issue process and ensure due execution of judgments; supervise the administration of cases including setting dates for and issuing hearing notices; ensure that all files are properly maintained; manage the Registry Office and supervise staff and correspond with Attorneys and Litigants.
Senior Land Registry Clerk
– Grand Turk - Salary $33,415.00 per annum Assists with the technical and administrative functions in the Land Registry and executes the statutory duties as set out in the Registration of Titles Act and the Registration (Strata Titles) Act and the Regulations made thereunder.
Aide de Camp (Judicial) – Providenciales - Salary: $21,935.00 per annum
The job holder is primarily responsible for providing transportation services and general assistance to the Hon. Chief Justice in performing their official duties. The position requires the incumbent to be a mature, responsible and accountable individual who will be expected to maintain high service standards and be very punctual. The incumbent must be able to pay keen attention to detail and be able to work flexible hours. The candidate must also be physically fit in order to carry out the assigned duties and responsibilities
Tank Attendant
- South Caicos - Salary $14,300.00 per annum The successful candidate will be responsible to manage and operate the water issue points assigned to, by issuing water and collecting associated fees.
Supreme Court Clerk - Providenciales – Salary $26,650.00 per annum
This is an administrative position, which provides support to the Judges of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Clerk will serve as the primary clerical support for the Supreme Court Judge. The post holder is responsible for the day to day running of the Supreme Court. This includes sitting in the Judges Courtroom and preparing minutes of the Orders of the Court, being liaison point for jurors and assisting with various administrative duties.
Dental Surgeon
- Grand Turk - Salary $51,147.50 per annum The incumbent in this position will serve as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, and managing and leading a dental team in providing dental services. The job holder is responsible for comprehensive dental care for the Islands. They will oversee the operation of the government dental clinic on either Providenciales or Grand Turk at the Hospitals.
Director of Health, Policy & Planning
HAIRBRAIDER To work 6 days per week must be honest, reliable and hardworking salary $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: 649-345-5257
11889
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTRY is looking for an
UPHOLSTER To work 6 days per week must be able to mend and repair cushions, chairs and drapery salary $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: 649-341-9561
11890
ROSE PIZZA
DOWNTOWN, PROVIDENCIALES
- Grand Turk – Salary $59,552.50 (for a Period of 6 Months) This is a senior management position with responsibility for leading the Health Policy and Planning Unit. The job holder is also responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of health sector policies, plans, strategies and programmes under the advisement of the MHAHS Director of Health Services, Permanent Secretary, Deputy Secretary and other members of the senior management team. He/she works with MHAHS units/departments to develop, assess and update departmental health policies and plans and aids them in the design and implementation
Assistant Director (Law & Enforcement)
Is looking for a
KITCHEN HELPER To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
Contact: 649-241-5690 deadline for application is August 6th, 2016 this is a new position 11884
- DEMA – Salary $41,205.00 per annum
This post supports the Director in terms of the law enforcement of the fisheries, Protected Areas and environment. It is a senior management position with responsibility to oversee the enforcement of environmental and fisheries in the TCI. The Assistant Director supports the Director to carry out strategic planning towards proper management of the protected areas, environment and fisheries.
Primary School Teacher - Grand Turk – Salary $32,041 per annum
This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction, supervision and effective provision of the early childhood programme.
Interested persons are asked to visit www.gov.tci//government-vacancies for job details and the application procedure. We thank all for their interest in joining our team but unfortunately only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ALL JOBS AT $26,650.00 PER ANNUM AND UNDER, BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. Closing date 5th August, 2016
TCA HANDLING LTD. Is looking for
BAGGAGE HANDLERS
Willing to work shift pattern including weekends and holidays must have a valid drivers license and a clean police record salary $7.50 per hour. Submit application to: General Manager, Town Center Mall, Providenciales 11883
July 23 - 29, 2016
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THE BIGHT Is looking to fill the following positions:
PRECIOUS MEMORIES FOREVER
3 DOMESTIC WORKERS 2 LABOURERS Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: 649-241-1429
11861
1 GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRINTER
Is looking for a
MECHANIC
• Must know Corel Draw, Illustrator, Photoshop & Sign Plus. • Screen Pritning Artwork, preparation and application • Other duties apply.
1 CLEANER/MAINTENANCE
To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.
• Duties include cleaning, painting, sign installation and Gardening. • Hours Monday - Saturday: 9pm-6pm. • Must be willing to work extra hours when needed. Experience in the field is a must.
EMAILRESUMETO EMAIL: PRECIOUSMEMORIE EXPRESS.TC FOR FURTHER INFONNATION CALL649·232·8644
CONTACT: 941-4667 11875
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Professional accounting designation
(CA, CMA, or CPA); • Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in a senior accounting role; and • Proficient in PC Law, Quickbooks, and Sage accounting systems. The salary for this position will be based on qualifications and experience, and will range from $80,000 - $100,000. All applicants will be reviewed; however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
TWO FINISH CABINET MAKER
With five years’ experience Able to read drawing Two finish lacquer painters for finish cabinetry. Hourly Rate $7.5 per hour.
TEL: 247 4068 11877
SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD
ACCOUNTING MANAGER • Preparation of financial statements and performance analysis for clients; • Management of a diverse client base and variety of engagement types; • Management of associate staff; and • Preparation of management reports to be used by clients to improve their financial processes and overall business performance.
TOP END MILLWORK
THE TUSCANY RESORT
11863
THE ROSE GARDEN
The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of personnel to fill up the following position for our expansion.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR QUALIFICATIONS:
• • • • • • • • •
Applicants should apply in writing or email by July 30th 2016 to: WB FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LTD. PO BOX 137, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS EMAIL: INFO@WBFINANCIAL.TC | FAX: 649-941-7498 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Work Permit Board. Position currently held by work permit holder. 11841
HEAD BREWER
Minimum of 5 direct years security supervisor experience Must process a college degree Computer skilled in word 2013, excel, access, outlook and PowerPoint Must have basic security certification certificates in personal safety and other proven security course training certificate Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports Possess valid driver’s license Must be an excellent team-player Salary range from $2,000.00 to $2,500.00 per month
ADMIN ASSISTANT / OPERATION MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:
• Day to day running of brewing and bottling and canning operations • Winemaking and alcoholic malt beverages • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selectionhandling and assessment of raw materials and grains. • Controlling quality of product and keeping the facility and equipment clean and operation. • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. • Purchasing of raw materials SKILLS • Strong communications skills • Sound technical knowledge of brewing, winemaking and distilling. • Undertanding of microbiology and aseptic lab technique • Ability to maintain organized records of brew and quality control data • Efficient computer skills. Salary $50000 or commensurate with experience.
• • • • • • •
Minimum of 10 years related experience Must process a degree in business administration and a degree in accountant Minimum of 10 years in accounts programs such as QuickBooks Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) Possess valid driver’s license Must be an excellent team-player Salary range from $3,000.00 to $3,500.00 per month
REQUIREMENTS:
• Comprehensive resume’ w/ 2 ID photo • Employment certificates from previous employers • Training certificates; Police record & fingerprints
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Submit resume’ with application letter, employment and training certificates, copy of police record, passport to Spence Security office 2. Wait for Spence Security personnel to contact you for an interview Interested applicants should send resume’ and applicable certificates address to: ‘The Chairmen not later than August 10, 2016 to:
Work Permit Renenwal
Please email resume to Dave@turksheadbeer.com Provo Beverages Industrial Park, Providenciales, TCI
SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address: spencesecurity@tciway.tc 11881
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
W.C. SECURITY SERVICES Is looking to fill the following positions:
VACANCY NOTICE The TCIAA is accepting applications for the following position:
HUMAN RESOURCE/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: Executive Human Resource Manager JOB PURPOSE: Provide administrative support to the Human Resource Manager by assisting with the processes of HR administration, planning, recruitment, selection, orientation, socialization, evaluation, training and development.
SECURITY OFFICER
Salary $6.36 per hour
DOMESTIC WORKER
Salary $6.25 per hour DROP OFF RESUMES TO #123 LONG BAY HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES OR CONTACT: 649-333-6577 OR EMAIL TO: INFO@WCSSTCI.COM DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS JULY 29TH, 2016 11832
CAREER EDGE ACADEMY TCI
ACADEMY TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor degree and professional certifications in Education, Training & Development and/or Life Coaching are a must. 5 – 10 years of professional experience applying adult learning principles, designing and/ or delivering pre-written personal and professional learning & development curriculum. Successful track record of supervising and mentoring, and supporting personal and professional leadership development. SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. APPLICATIONS: To include: resume, cover letter, educational certificates, reference letters and police record certificate.
Accepted via email only at careeredgeacademy649@gmail.com by July, 27th, 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Perform a wide variety of clerical, technical, administrative and office support duties in support of the TCIAA Human Resource Department. • Provide customer service, both in-person and by telephone; take and relay messages; answer general questions from employees on HR related information • Plan and coordinate recruitments and examinations; prepare job announcements and advertisements • Prepare new employee file documentation and process personnel action forms • Daily maintenance of employee database inclusive of electronic and manual files • Assist the Human Resource Manager with management of vacations and sick leaves • Draft routine HR correspondence • Assist the Human Resource Manager with the processing of work permit applications • Assist with the enrollment of new employees into the company benefits program and monitor status • Schedule regular staff briefings with HOD on employee related issues • Assist with the scheduling and delivery of TCIAA Orientation program • Coordinate employment physicals, psychological, drugs screens or other employment testing • Assist with the completion of employee status documents • Schedule employee hearing for counseling sessions • Assist with the preparation of human resource policies • Updating job descriptions as directed by the HR Manager • Perform other related duties as directed by the Human Resource Manager.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Certificate/Diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration related fields • At least three years office administration experience • Effective communication skills, written and oral • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to multi-task • Ability to work with little or no supervision • Excellent verbal and written communication skill • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Salary will be in the range of $24,000.00 - $ 26,000.00 per annum. APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 29, 2016 All Applications should be addressed to:
SHENRIKA ROBINSON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AUTHORITY EMAIL: INFO@TCIAIRPORTS.COM
11854
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
PUBLIC NOTICE BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Ordinance)
Take Notice that I, Peter Beckingham, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(6) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to VIERGE DITE VERNANDE GRAY by virtue of marriage to a Belonger. PETER BECKINGHAM
July 23 - 29, 2016
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LA BRISA RESTAURANT
REEF RESIDENCE
LOWER BIGHT is looking for a
Is looking for a
KITCHEN HELPER
SHARPER IMAGE Is looking for a
11656
DUTIES INCLUDE: Painting Up keeping of the building Must be able to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour Position is held by a work permit holder. Deadline for application is August 6th, 2016
SERGE PIERRE Is looking for a
Main duties will be Labourer duties. Must be able to speak English, Salary starts at $6.50 per hour. Will have to work 6 days a week. Deadline for applications is July 29, 2016.
To work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour duties include preparation, cleaning of pots pans and kitchen and any other duties that may be assigned deadline for application is July 30th, 2016 contact: 649-946-5306
Interested persons should send applications via fax at (649) 941-8472 Only applicants selected will be contacted.
11820
VIP LOUNGE
Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:
DELIVERY DRIVER
BARBER To work 6 days per week 9am-6pm salary $6.25 per hour.
DOMESTIC WORKER to do household chores, wash, iron must be able to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
BARMAID To make and serve drinks must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: 649-232-6695 OR 649-331-6695 11836
CONTACT: 331-3172
CONTACT: 649-941-3886
TCI CONCIERGE SERVICES
JUDITH SWANN
UNITY ONLINE SERVICE
11854
Is looking for a
BOTTLE CREEK, NORTH CAICOS
MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY
Is looking for a
11845
MASON
HOUSEKEEPER To work 6 days per week must be able to wash and clean salary $6.25 per hour.
11826
CONTACT: 343-2230
11855
Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
To work 6 days per week salary $8.00 per hour this position is held by a work permit holder deadline for application is July 30th, 2016 contact: 649-331-6503.
EUNIKE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONCIERGE SERVICE
DOMESTIC WORKER
ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION
PAINTER
MIDDLE CAICOS GROWING
FARMER
BON MARCHE
LABOURER
TRIPLE S CONSTRUCTION
TILE LAYER JANITOR
DJ
ESSENCE OF BEAUTY PLUS
OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LTD.
BARBER CASHIER HAIRDRESSER
TRAGO BAR
MASON
TILE LAYER
CASHIER BARTENDER WAITRESS
CAICEDO PUB HOUSE
MARLENI VARIETY STORE SHADOW CAFÉ
WAITRESS
PENN CONSTRUCTION
TILE LAYER
Must be willing to work 5 days per week alary $6.50 - $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 344-4540
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Is looking for a
JANITOR
11885
Y.A.3.B CONSULTANCY PROVO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Is looking for a
SEEKS
LABOURER
CHALK SOUND
MAINTENANCE PERSON
CONTACT: 649-432-1480
WISLET CLAIRE
CONTACT: 649-232-7177
11859
OFFICE ASSISTANT
VACANCIES Sunny Reef Ltd. is looking for suitable qualified Belonger. All positions required standing on your feet.
Must speak, write and comprehend fluent English. Preference will be given to persons with previous hotel/restaurant experience of 4 years. Individuals must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a flexible schedule. Must know how to prepare French, Asian cuisine as well.
PASTRY CHEF DISHWAHER SERVER LABOURER COOK
Blue Horizon Resort is looking for an experienced office assistant. We are a small resort located on Middle Caicos. This position is one that is available for an immediate start and will initially be part time with the plan to move into a full time position. Initial part time schedule can be flexible hours and work days. • Administrative support to the Manager • Accounts management: Process deposits and payments for reservations • Maintain Accounting processes for resort, reconciling accounts and producing reports. REQUIREMENTS: • Experience with QuickBooks a must • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER BY EMAIL:
RESERVATIONS@BHRESORT.COM
SUNNY REEF LTD
11891
BUSSER KITCHEN HELPER BUSINESS COORDINATOR
SEND RESUME TO PO. BOX 811 OR MANGOREEF@HOTMAIL.COM
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands. 1. Parcel 50500/235 Whitby, North Caicos Single storey with three bedroom, two bathrooms, powder room, living/family room, kitchen/dining room and laundry room, linen closets with a pool on site on 0.79 acre. Pelican Beach Villas Ltd. 2. Parcel 60003/252 Northwest & North Central Single storey with two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room and kitchen on 0.29 acre. Sandy Yvonne Lightbourne. The auction will be held at the office of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 29th day of July 2016.
SAG CONSTRUCTION BLUE MOUNTAIN is looking for a
MASON To work 5 days per week salary $9.50 per hour. CONTACT: 649-231-6889 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS JULY 31ST, 2016
BIG TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES LTD. A registered technology company in the Turks & Caicos Islands is looking for a
TRAINED TECHNICIAN
To work 7 days per week salary $1,500 monthly contact Cutella Talbot at 649-242-9897
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
A reserved price will be fixed on all parcels and a deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids. 11843
RICARDO FULFORD CONSULTANT SERVICES ON BEHALF OF HIS CLIENTS
RAINBOW CONSTRUCTION IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 10) Labourer 1) Painter 1) Tile Layer Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@ gmail.com regarding employment. JEANNE JOSEPH IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 2) Labours Interested candidate may contact 3460215 regarding employment. JOSIE MULLINGS IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) Domestic Worker Interested candidate may contact 3418588 regarding employment. MELISSA ESTRID COX IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) Labours Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@ gmail.com regarding employment JD’S VARIETY IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) Labourer Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@ gmail.com regarding employment EDMEE’S CLOTHING STORE IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1) Store Clerk Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@ gmail.com regarding employment OLWICK EMANUEL NEAT IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) Domestic Worker Interested candidate may contact 3414384 regarding employment ER CONSTRUCTION LTD IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) Compressor Painter 1) Painter Interested candidate may contact 3331199 regarding employment. PENN’S DRYWALL & DESIGN IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) Labourer Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@ gmail.com regarding employment D AND S CONSTRUCTION IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) Labourer Interested candidate may contact 3414769 regarding employment. EXECUTIVE TOUR LTD IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) Labourer Interested candidate may contact 3331199 regarding employment.
RICARDO FULFORD, IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR CONSULTANT, PRESIDENT OF RICARDO FULFORD CONSULTANT SERVICES, RICARDOFULFORD@GMAIL.COM, 1(649) 346-1125
11849
PwC (TCI) Ltd. Requires One (1):
QUALIFIED ACA, ACCA, CPA OR ACMA FOR AN AUDIT SENIOR ROLE Experience in audit required Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 per annum APPLY TO NICK.HAYWOOD@TC.PWC.COM OR TELEFAX: 649-946-4892, NO LATER THAN AUGUST 5, 2016 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
11813
COX MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD Is seeking to employ an
OFFICE MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise all office needs and serve as front line for the company • Manage order logistics • Administration of human resources functions • Provide needed administrative support to organization staff • Assist Accountant with Financial administration, including accounts receivable and payables. • Administration of insurances, contracts etc. • Duties and Responsibilities not limited to the above.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 5 years experience in
office management, preferably providing support to an executive level position. • Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and oral/writing communication skills required. • Ability to exercise sound judgment, take responsibility for meeting deadlines, and be a skilled problem solver. • General bookkeeping knowledge and experience. • Assure confidentiality with all company affairs. • Excellent computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel) • TCI Driver’s License. Salary based on qualifications and experience
TCI BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A RESUME, COPIES OF EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, BELONGERS STATUS CARD AND PASSPORT PHOTO PAGE TO BAC@TCIWAY.TC
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SENIOR PHARMACIST DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serves patients with a kind and caring disposition • Prepares medications • Counsels and monitors patients drug therapies • Gives pharmacological advice and information to multidisciplinary health care team • Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders • Detects and resolves therapeutic incompatibilities • Oversees and manages pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians work flow • Verifies staff preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals. Verifies order entries, charges, and inspections • Provides pharmacological advice and information via phone and in person to
patients and health care professionals
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have certification from accredited university/ institution and valid professional license through valid and acceptable regulations authority • Must have a minimum 7 years experience working in a Retail Pharmacy environment • Skilled at interacting with customers of all socioeconomic backgrounds • Ability to operate point-of-sale and Kroll software programs • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Competent and reliable professional, committed to top quality work Salary range from 50k – 55k depending on qualifications and experience.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL BUT QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY APPLY VIA EMAIL TO: ISLANDPHARMACY@TCIWAY.TC ADDRESSED TO THE ATTENTION OF GENERAL MANAGER, MRS. MELANIE DELANCY 11848
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Paint Specialist POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of this position is to maintain outstanding customer Service, help create the best paint department experience possible, generate sales, merchandise product, and support the store management team. The Paint Specialist is tasked with additional and specialized duties that include giving color and paint product selection advice, receiving product, overseeing the paint department, and otherwise extending our customer first philosophy to be the most helpful department stores possible.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
● To oversee the daily maintenance of the Paint Department. ● Offer color matching expertise and paint product selection advice. ● Ensure that the paint department is performing (on a weekly basis) to the expectations of the Store Manager. ● Ensure each customer receives outstanding service. ● Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements. ● Execute the daily operational, day to day goals and priorities assigned by store management. ● Assist in the training and development of peers. ● Actively participate in daily meetings. ● Uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards. ● Participate in the processing of new shipments and help the team to keep the receiving and back stock area clean and organized. ● Aware of and able to respond to safety issues.
● Aid customers in processing special orders. ● Answer customers’ questions and provide information on procedures and policies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
● Experience: Min 3 years paint store experience; Color matching; Sales and marketing experience with retail programs; Establishing relationships and working with customers; Buying experience a plus. ● Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of retail computer systems, MS Word and Excel a plus. ● A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction. ● Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills. ● Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask. ● Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
● Must be able to lift 65 pounds frequently to load and unload customer orders. ● Ability to stand for an extended period of time. ● Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store Salary per annum $ 18,000 to $ 33,600 but commensurate with experience & education.
Interested applicants should apply to Ananda Ltd dba KB Home Center Monday to Friday and bring along up dated resume or by emailing your resume to jobs@kbhomecenter.com, no later than Friday, 15th July 2016.
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ALARM CAMERA AND ACCESS TECHNICIAN Must be certified in Chubb/ March and 3VR Systems to work 6 days per week from 3pm – 11pm.
Contact: 649-231-3456 this position is not held by a work permit holder deadline for application is July 29th, 2016 11833
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Contact: 649-242-3983 this position is held by a work permit holder deadline for applications is July 30th, 2016
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To do house work must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.
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CONTACT: 941-2330 OR EMAIL: PETER@ MCKNIGHTS.TC 11834
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS IT Technician REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an IT Technician • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have experience working with Opera and Visual One, Mitel Phone System, Cisco CCTV System, Fiber Optic Music System (fiber optic), Micros, Data Works and Premier Spa • Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems for all systems, and document tracks and reports on deficiencies, progress and follow-up • Must read, speak and write English fluently • Must be able to work all days and shifts and be on call for emergency service request
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Providing routine maintenance of hardware, software and systems • Installing/configuring computers/telephones and point of sales equipment and other systems equipment. • Installing, maintaining and repairing wifi system equipment • Installing/maintaining/repairing CCTV System • Repairing/upgrading hardware and software. • Troubleshooting printers/scanners/copiers. • Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies. • Maintaining server room(s) and ensuring proper security for such. • Completing system backups according to required schedule. • Providing infrastructure support: • Installing cabling • Researching, learning and evaluating new software and hardware • Documenting and maintaining record keeping for all systems Starting salary $32,000-$35,000 not including service charge.
Pool & Beach Supervisor REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be an excellent swimmer with rescue capability and first aid training • Must be able to operate and teach others to operate catamarans, kayaks other watercrafts • Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time and able to lift at least 50 lbs • Must be calm under pressure and possess the ability to instill in all pool and beach staff that they are there to serve the guest quickly and courteously
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Supervising and overseeing the pool and beach staff and providing training • Ensuring that the umbrellas, chairs etc. are properly set up at the correct time each morning and properly stowed away each evening • Ensuring pool and beach areas are clean and well maintained at all times with sufficient clean towels available. Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.
Manager of Travel Industry Sales Regent Palms Turks and Caicos is a 72-suite luxury resort, which features elegantly appointed luxury rooms, with one, two and three bedroom suites. World class amenities include a 25,000 square foot spa, banquet facilities and two signature restaurants. The Manger of Travel Industry Sales is a key part of our U. S. based sales team, responsible for group and leisure sales.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Strong written and verbal skills with documented responsibility for promotions, sales and marketing. • 5-7 yrs in luxury travel/hospitality sales, with established relationships with top luxury wholesalers, travel agents, incentive houses, and meeting planners • Must have experience selling luxury Caribbean properties and understand wholesalers, FIT and high-end travel agency professionals. • Must understand sales metrics and reporting • Must be able and willing to work all days and shift Duties Include: • Analyzing sales and marketing statistics to determine profitability of sold business and opportunities within target markets • Negotiating and closing contracts, with approval of Director of Sales and Marketing, with key customers • Creating 100% guest satisfaction and delivery of Regent experience • Communicating sales and guest information to departments as appropriate • Identify potential customers, initiate contract, and make sales call • Conduct on-site tour sales presentation in accordance with brand standards Starting salary $40,000- 60,000 per annum not including service charge.
Butler The butler will provide the highest of penthouse service to our guests. The Butler’s primary goal is to create an ambiance of superior luxury by anticipating each individual guest’s needs.. This is accomplished through moments of surprise and delight that our guest would never have experienced before. Also ensure guest familiarities to frequent guests visiting the hotel.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum of 3 years experience in food and beverage fine dining as a personal Butler • Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Strong knowledge of a variety of cuisines and wines/ beverages • Must possess local knowledge in order to respond to all inquiries from guest, such as restaurants information • Must possess basic computational ability • Must possess basic computer skills • Must be able to follow through all the guest requests and communicate them to the appropriate departments and
management in an efficient manner • Must be have attention to details second to none ability, superior interpersonal skills and desire to provide exceptional service to our guest • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length • Must be able to exert well-paced, ability to reach other departments and locations in a timely manner • Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks. • Must be able to bend and squat and lift up to 25 lbs • Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 75 lbs • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions. Bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. • Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour.
Pool and Beach Attendant REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to work in all outdoor element, rain, sun, etc. as required • Must be able to work long hours on feet • Must be able to lift 30lbs or more • Must be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid. • Life guard experience is a plus • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Creating a luxury guest experience through delivery of high level service for all pool and beach services Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.
Spa Therapist/ Technician REQUIREMENTS:
• Diploma in massage therapy or equivalent. • Prior experience in a 5-star luxury environment. • Extensive knowledge of Eastern style massage, wraps, facials and other treatments. • Proficiency in English. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Providing spa treatments to resort guests and day spa guests. • Maximize the revenue of the department through massage and retail product sales. • In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be “required to perform a combination of support functions Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge, commission and tips.
Interested applicants should apply to The Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to shaquarse.been@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, July 29th, 2016.
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Sports Interational Russia Olympics: Russian athletes lose doping ban appeal
Brazil has increased their armed forces presence leading up to the Olympics.
10 arrested for allegedly planning attack involving Rio Olympics BRAZILIAN authorities arrested 10 people loyal to the Islamic State who were believed to be planning attacks during the Summer Olympics, a government official confirmed Thursday. Investigators say those arrested were discussing targets in Rio, which leads them to believe they were planning attacks during the Olympics. Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes said the group was part of a “novice cell” and that “they went from simply making comments about the Islamic State and terrorism to preparatory acts.” The arrested were in nine different states and are accused of having made contact online with the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The suspects are Brazilians. Ten people were arrested and two others were being sought. The arrests come just two weeks before the Summer Olympics open in Rio. Brazilian magazine Epoca
reported that the anti-terrorism division of Brazil’s federal police agency made arrests as part of a covert operation. Moraes said there were no specific targets for an attack. Federal police monitored messages exchanged on social networks, where the individuals allegedly laid out plans to attack Olympic venues and talked about purchasing weapons, Epoca reported. The court-approved intercept of the communications found the group had sworn an allegiance to the Islamic State. Investigators referred to the group as an ISIS cell in a news release. Moraes said the communications including messages sent and received from WhatsApp, a smartphone application that has drawn the ire of the Brazilian government. WhatsApp has been shut down by judicial order multiple times in Brazil in recent months, barring mobile carriers from transmitting data from the app.
RUSSIA has reacted with anger after its bid to have a ban on its track and field athletes lifted to allow them to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games ended in failure. The Court for the Arbitration of Sport rejected the appeal made by the Russian Olympic Committee and 67 athletes Thursday, a decision that has led to the country’s sports minister calling for the disbanding of the world’s athletics governing body. Russia was suspended from track and field events by the International Association of Athletics Federations -known as the IAAF -- back in November 2015. “It’s time to disband the IAAF,” said Russia’s Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko on Twitter, who also tweeted ‘”Corrupt judges! How can you deprive clean sportsmen of their dream, and what’s more WADA didn’t present either facts or evidence.” Yelena Isinbayeva -- a two-time Olympic pole vault champion, has called on the IOC to have the final say after labeling the verdict as “purely political.” “Thank you everyone for the funeral of athletics,” she said. The IAAF suspension last year came after an independent World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report which uncovered a culture of statesponsored doping. “Today’s judgment has created a level playing field for athletes,” said the IAAF in a statement Thursday. “The CAS award upholds the rights of the IAAF to use its
Russian pole vault star Yelena Isinbayeva was one of those appealing the decision.
rules for the protection of the sport, to protect clean athletes and support the credibility and integrity of competition.” Sebastian Coe, president of the IAAF, added: “While we are thankful that our rules and our power to uphold our rules and the anti-doping code have been supported, this is not a day for triumphant statements. “I didn’t come into this sport to stop athletes from competing. It is our federation’s instinctive desire to include, not exclude. “Beyond Rio the IAAF Taskforce will continue to work with Russia to establish a clean safe environment for its athletes so that its federation and team can return to international recognition and competition.” International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and the organization’s executive board will now meet Sunday to discuss the CAS ruling and decide what sanctions to impose on the remainder of the Russian Olympic association and the country’s athletes.
The Kremlin reacted to the verdict with President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary criticising the decision to issue a blanket ban on all track and field athletes. “We believe that the principle of collective responsibility is hardly acceptable,” Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by Russia’s Tass news agency. “We are speaking here about field and track athletes, who had been preparing hard for the Olympics, who have nothing to do with doping, who have nothing to do with none of accusations and suspicions, who had regularly been tested by foreign antidoping agencies.” “We can only express our deep regret,” he said before adding “our relevant agencies will analyse the situation quickly and efficiently.” Dmitry Shlyakhtin, the president of the All-Russia Athletics Federation (ARAF), believes the ruling has ended any hopes of a successful outcome. “I think there are no
Bolt allays hamstring injury concerns ahead of Rio Olympics OLYMPIC sprinting legend Usain Bolt insists he has no fitness problems after a recent hamstring injury scare. The 29-year-old pulled out of the 100m final at the Jamaican Olympic trials, but will race in his first 200m of the season in London on Friday. “My hamstring is good. I have no issue right now,” Bolt said. “I had a strain. If I’d competed I probably would
have torn my hamstring really bad, but I was never really worried. I know I’m in good shape.” Bolt will return to the Olympic Stadium in East London, scene of his three gold medals at the London 2012 Games, in his final competitive race at the Anniversary Games before he attempts the “triple triple” of 100m, 200m and 4x100m Olympic golds in Rio next month. “I’m here to win,” he said.
“I’m always excited to be here and it is going to be a lot of fun. “I needed a 200 race. I hadn’t run all season, so I’m happy to run my first one here.” Asked about his rivalry with American Justin Gatlin, whom he beat in both the 100m and 200m at last year’s world championships, Bolt said: “I am definitely a tough competitor. “Last year, Gatlin was just not
chances,” Shlyakhtin told TASS. Pole vault star Isinbayeva told TASS: “IOC is entitled to make their own decision. They said it again -- looks like rejection, but IOC can decide something on separate athletes. I should say it once again -- the final decision will be announced by IOC President Thomas Bach. “Thank you everyone for the funeral of track and field athletics. This is a purely political order. All arguments are aimed against ARAF and there is nothing concrete against athletes. “This is not sports but politics,” she added. “But we are athletes without any political skills. Let them rejoice.” She later added: “There was hope but it was dashed. Let all those pseudo clean foreign athletes breathe a sigh of relief and win their pseudo gold medals in our absence. They always did fear strength.” With Russia’s track and field stars having lost their appeal, attention now turns to the entire Olympic team and the IOC’s meeting at the weekend. On Monday, the IOC was told it should consider banning all Russian athletes following allegations of “state-sponsored doping.” The IOC said it would be “exploring legal options” after an independent WADAcommissioned report by Canadian law professor Richard McLaren had found urine samples of Russian athletes had been manipulated across the “vast majority” of Summer and Winter Olympic sports from 2011 through to August 2015. (CNN)
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Bolt was tested on Thursday morning ahead of the London event and was asked to show his plaster.
ready, it was the first time he was being chased, he was usually the one winning by far, but he had a tough competitor and it was hard for him. This year, I am in much better shape so I won’t leave it to
the last second.” Bolt won the 200m in 19.55 seconds in Beijing last year, and asked if he could beat his 2009 world record of 19.19 in Rio, he said: “It’s possible.
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Sports Interational Mourinho, Redknapp and Eriksson back Allardyce appointment SAM Allardyce is “the right person” to manage England, according to Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. “He is more than ready,” Mourinho said of the current Sunderland manager. “He is a good motivator and can create a good team spirit.” Ex-Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp told the BBC: “I was so bored watching the Euros. He’ll get the players playing at a Premier League style and pace.” Allardyce’s appointment is expected to be confirmed later this week. The Football Association’s threeman selection panel of Martin Glenn, David Gill and Dan Ashworth told Thursday’s full FA board meeting of their decision, which was approved. Negotiations are continuing on the 61-year-old’s backroom staff, salary and a compensation package for Sunderland - where Allardyce has one year remaining on his contract. Mourinho, speaking on United’s pre-season tour of China, added: “I wish him the best. I promise to try and supply him players and try to make sure the English players are always available in good condition.” Redknapp, who was a contender for the England job before the appointment of Roy Hodgson in 2012, also spoke about Allardyce’s style. “He will get the ball in the box, he’ll get crosses in, he’ll get shots in. People get carried away with this image of Sam,” said the 69-year-old.
The senator’s camp insisted that Pacquiao’s priority at the moment is his duty as an elected official.
Jose Mourinho (right) and Allardyce were managerial opponents in the Premier League.
Pacquiao denies talks about a November fight
Allardyce is second only to Redknapp as the most experienced English manager in the Premier League, in terms of games managed Allardyce has overseen 467 matches to Redknapp’s 641. However, Redknapp, who last managed at club level with QPR in 2015, warned that the experience of being the national team boss would pose different challenges. “You don’t get much time with players. It doesn’t give him a huge amount of time to get the lads playing the style he wants, so of course he’ll have to do it quicker than he’s done at club level,” he added. Meanwhile, Sven-Goran Eriksson, who led England to the quarter-finals of three major tournaments between 2001 and 2006, said@ “Sam’s been in English football for a long time. He’s always been doing very well.” Allardyce was interviewed for
THE camp of boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao denied talks about a November fight despite confirmation from Top Rank promoter Bob Arum. A News To Go report on Thursday said Arum even consulted Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz to ensure that the senator’s duties will not be affected by preparations for the fight. An article posted on Bleacher Report. com, citing LA Times’ Lance Pugmire, said Arum mentioned three possible opponents of Pacquiao on November 5: WBO junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford, WBC champion Viktor Postol, and WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas. The fight could possibly be held at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, or the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, the report said. The report also quoted Arum as saying, “A lot of it depends on if
the England job by the Football Association (FA) when Eriksson left after the 2006 World Cup. “If the FA want an Englishman, he is one of several good names,” said Eriksson. “I wish him the best of luck. I know he is very organised. He knows all the players and he wants the job.” Eriksson said that a result like England’s Euro 2016 last-16 defeat by Iceland, which led to Roy Hodgson’s resignation, “should not happen”. “What is successful for England? Is it quarter-final or semi-final? Winning?” asked the 68-year-old Swede, who now manages Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League. “I know the fans and the FA are dreaming about reaching semifinals and finals and winning a big tournament,” he said, adding that England’s World Cup triumph in 1966 was “a long time ago”. (BBC)
Manny wants to go down to 140. If he decides to go to 140 and Crawford wins, that could be the fight, but if he says no, says, ‘Because of the Senate, I’m not going to be able to get down to 140 comfortably,’ then he’ll fight against Vargas.” In another report, on Review Journal.com, writer Gilbert Manzano said Arum has already confirmed Pacquiao’s November 5 fight at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The report claimed that a men’s basketball exhibition game was originally scheduled in that arena on that day but it was moved to make way for Pacquiao’s fight. “Arum had planned to use Mandalay Bay Events Center on Oct. 15, but Pacquiao’s senatorial duties caused him to adjust the date,” the Review Journal.com report said.
TOUR DE FRANCE 2016:
Froome wins stage 18 to extend overall lead BRITAIN’S Chris Froome won the stage-18 time trial to edge closer to winning his third Tour de France title. Team Sky’s Froome finished 21 seconds ahead of Dutchman Tom Dumoulin to win the hilly 17km stage in 30 minutes and 43 seconds, with Fabio Aru third. Froome, the 2013 and 2015 Tour winner, now leads the 2016 edition by three minutes and 52 seconds. Bauke Mollema of the Netherlands and Briton Adam Yates remained second and third overall respectively. The stage started in Sallanches and featured an 11km section where the race ascended almost 700m from 566m to 1,279m before a technical descent into the finish in Megeve. With the riders going out in reverse order, Dumoulin, who won the time trial on stage 13, again set
the pace, some two hours before Froome set off. His time of 31 minutes, four seconds, bettered that of Thomas de Gendt by 41 seconds and the Team Giant-Alpecin rider then sat in the winner’s chair, watching the race unfold on television. Froome was 23 seconds behind Dumoulin at the first time-check, after 6.5km, but had narrowed that to 10 seconds by 10km. The next check came at 13.5km and Froome had moved 13 seconds clear and picked up another few seconds on the descent into the finish. “I really didn’t expect to beat Tom, pacing was key,” said Froome, who is trying to become the first man to win successive Tour titles since Spain’s Miguel Indurain won five on the trot from 1991. “I started off steady and really
controlled that first part then gave it everything I had.” Mollema started the stage two minutes, 27 seconds behind Froome but finished 85 seconds adrift and is now almost four minutes back. Yates briefly looked like he was going to significantly close the 26-second gap he started the stage behind Mollema when he erased 25 seconds in the opening 6.5km, but the 23-year-old conceded his “legs fell off” after the climb, although he did gain two seconds of time to retain third. “I’ve got two more days to fight and will do so for every second,” said the Orica BikeExchange rider who is wearing the white jersey as the best rider under the age of 25. “It’s going to be a big fight for the podium.” Nairo Quintana was among the favourites to challenge Froome for
Chris Froome has led this year’s Tour since stage eight.
the overall title but the Colombian has struggled in the mountains and lost a further 70 seconds on the time trial. However, the Movistar rider did pick up 13 seconds on Yates and is
now just 21 seconds adrift of third. Just 68 seconds separate Mollema in second from Richie Porte in sixth with two mountain stages in the Alps to come before Sunday’s largely processional ride into Paris. (BBC)
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Sports National RUGBY AMERICAS NORTH CHAMPIONSHIPS:
TCI U19s improved after Mexico defeat TCI U19 rugby players got better after their opening defeat to three-time and current reigning champions Mexico, but the rebuilding side could not stop the Cayman Islands or Bermuda in the other clashes of the Rugby Americas North Championships last week in Florida. Since eight members of the junior team moved onto the senior side and were barred due to age restrictions from competing in the event, a number of new faces had to play their first international game against some of the best juniors in the region. The opening 79-0 defeat to Mexico was less than the 96-0 which the senior side suffered while playing Mexico in 2014. The U19s coach and President of the TCIRFU, Keith Burant was quoted as saying this season is a “learning” year, with many of the
The young TCI rugby players were able to get better in the tournament despite not winning any of their clashes.
new players stepping up still finding their feet in the game. TCI rebounded in their second clash and got on the score sheet. Against the well-funded Cayman Rugby team, the young boys lost 4512. The youngsters displayed more organisation, determination and ability in match two. The third and final play-off match for fifth place in the tournament was against Bermuda, another team TCI are yet to beat. However, this time, the U19s were learning fast. They reduced their loses, and responded with some great phases of play by the forwards, who were regularly able to feed the ball out to the backs. Several times throughout the match, TCI hopes were raised with some solid runs from AJ Forbes, and Kaylam Pratt, plus some blistering tackles by CJ Outten, but Bermuda held strong to win 20-7.
Appeal over ‘shockingly lenient’ Pistorius sentence
Mario Gomez (C) celebrates after Besiktas won the 2015-2016 Turkish league title.
Germany striker Gomez shuns Turkey, citing political instability ONE of the biggest names in Turkish club football has declined to return for a second season, citing political unrest in the country. Striker Mario Gomez released a statement addressed to fans of Besiktas on his Facebook page, saying that the “difficult decision” is “completely down to the political situation.” Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency Wednesday, following a failed military coup attempt over the weekend which left more than 250 dead. Germany international Gomez, on loan from Italian club Fiorentina, scored 28 goals for the Istanbulbased team, which topped the Turkish Super Lig last season. His deal had the option of a
permanent transfer, but the 31-yearold former Bayern Munich forward has ended Besiktas’ hopes of signing him. “There are no sporting or any other reasons that have made me make this decision. It is purely down to the terrible events that happened in the last few days,” Gomez wrote. “Huge thanks to the club, to you fans and to all the people with whom my family and I had a lot of wonderful times! It was a fantastic year with the Championship providing the absolute highlight. I hope that these political problems can be solved in a peaceful manner soon. “Then it would be my great wish to play for Besiktas again! The club and the country grew very close to my heart in this past year.” (CNN)
SOUTH African prosecutors say they will appeal against Oscar Pistorius’s six-year sentence for murder, calling it “shockingly too lenient”. The National Prosecuting Authority said the sentence was “disproportionate to the crime” and could bring the justice system “into disrepute”. The Olympic athlete was jailed earlier this month for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. He admits killing her but says he mistook her for an intruder. The 29-year-old was initially given a five-year term for manslaughter, but was found guilty of murder on appeal last December. A statement released by the National Prosecuting Authority said that an application for leave to appeal against Pistorius’s sentence was submitted on Thursday. “We hope that this appeal will also clarify further the principles of sentencing, particularly in crime categories for which there are prescribed minimum sentences ordained by legislation,” it says. Prosecutors point out that Pistorius’ jail term was less than half the 15 years sought by them and that he has shown inadequate remorse for the murder. In explaining her decision to give him six years, Judge Thokozile Masipa said mitigating circumstances, such as rehabilitation and remorse, had outweighed aggravating factors, such as his failure to fire a warning shot.
It might be sometime before Oscar Pistorius is granted a chance to run again.
She said the sentence needed to be fair to both Pistorius and the family of the deceased. A longer sentence would not serve justice, she said: “Public opinion may be loud and persistent but it can play no role in the decision of this court.” But the sentence caused outrage among some, who argued he had
been given preferential treatment because of his status and wealth. Ms Steenkamp’s family issued a statement on Thursday saying only that they “have always fully supported” the prosecuting team, and added that they were focusing their energy on launching a charitable foundation in their daughter’s name.
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The boxers who competed in last Saturday’s Summer Rumble.
“Exhausted” Joseph aims for a rematch after first defeat JIMKELLY “The Hammer” Joseph learnt the hard way that he can’t spread himself thin close to a fight after suffering his first defeat to the hands of Bahamian Davian Smith last Saturday night at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex. Joseph, who assisted greatly in pulling off “Summer Rumble”, was exhausted on fight night. And despite three knock downs, the Bahamian was able to keep his composure to win on punch counts. Joseph credited the “humble fighter” for taking the fight at a late notice and for being “a great strategist in the ring”.
“Davian fought well, and I must give credit where credit is due.” “I know I was gonna lose that match before I got in the ring—I was super tired…I felt like an old man, how tired I was.” The morning after the fight, the two boxers sparred again and a better rested Joseph was able to execute and show his superiority. “He (Smith) was like well who was that I fought last night?” Joseph, who now has a 12-1 record, with all his wins by knockouts, aims to travel to Nassau for a rematch later this year. The remaining fights were between young boxers and they did
Kishco beat Beaches in Summer Cricket fixture KISHCO defeated Beaches in a 12-over fixture (due to inclement weather) when the two teams met last Sunday in the HAB Group sponsored TCICA Summer T20 Cricket Competition at the Downtown Ball Park in Providenciales. Kishco won the toss and batted first. The batsmen paced their innings well to score at almost 12
runs per over. Knocks of 30 from Ian Ganess (3X4s and 2X6s) and 28 from Jettu Ganglani (4X4s and 1X6) propelled Kishco to 141-5 from their 12 overs. In reply Beaches could not maintain the needed run rate and folded for 91 runs from 10.2 overs. Simjio Devassy led the winners with 3-17 from two overs. Kishco recorded a 50-run win over Beaches in the latest cricket fixture in Providenciales.
not disappoint. Fifteen-year-old Timothy Irwin got a split decision against 13-yearold Louis Miguel, while Theondre Bain also gained a split decision against Kimberlyn Angelo in the battle of the 16 year olds. In another 16-year-old bout, Kensly Siede stopped Adrian Alexandre in the second round. In the female clash Clairbel Mercedes won by split decision over another 15-year-old Elcherlande Pierre. In the penultimate fight, 18-yearold Jerome Frazer defended his title against Shadelyn Laurent (17-yearsold) also by split decision.
Teray Smith will represent the Bahamas in the 200M at next month’s Olympics.
Olympian Smith hopes to advance from 200M heats in Rio FORMER national TCI athlete Teray Smith hopes to get out of the 200M heats at next month’s Olympics. The 21-year-old, who was this week named in the Bahamas’ team for the Rio Games, told the Weekly News that he will take his 200M competition in stages. “My main goal is to make it out of the 200m heats, where I will
have to fight in the semi-finals to get a spot in the final.” The US born athlete, whose parents are from the TCI and the Bahamas, ran the qualifying time last year. His goal this year was to break the Bahamian national record. In Brazil, he hopes to also better his PB (20.34s). Smith, who represented the TCI in his early years, is a junior at the Auburn University in the US.
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NACAC U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Otuonye says gold medal performance “most significant” to date
NATIONAL long jump record holder Ifeanyi Otuonye feels that his North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) U23 Championships gold medal performance is his “most significant” to date. The 22-year-old, who broke the national record again in the process, said that the win last weekend in El Salvador, his first gold medal, was dedicated to the people of TCI. “It feels good to finally obtain a gold medal for the Turks and Caicos jumping against elite athletes. I want to thank all the supporters, especially those from the TCI who have supported me and continue to push all the overseas based athletes to be better every day.” At the meet the Kansas State University senior competed against some of the best jumpers in the region, including two “great jumpers” from the US. Both the eventual second and third place finishers have jumps of over 8.20M this year. At the competition though, with a low wind, it was the TCI athlete who leaped to 7.88M just ahead of his previous record of 7.87M for the win. “It was just my day I guess.”
When he achieved the previous record in May of 2015, it was with a wind assistance of 1.4. In the Central American nation, the wind speed was only 0.6. “This jump was a much better technically executed jump because I had less wind, but I still jumped further.” The 22-year-old acknowledged that he has been motivated since his second place performance at last month’s British Athletics Championships in England. WISH TO CONTINUE “I wish I had another meet though, because this meet really proved what I felt at the [British] trials.” Otuonye added that over the last two meets his body has really kicked in and that he has been in tip-top shape. “I’m positive I could have gone over 7.9M and maybe will a little wind assistance, like 1.5, I could have reached 8M.” Despite his desire to jump more this season, the ace athlete said he is ecstatic that he delivered in his last event. I know that I’ll be better next season, I’ve learnt a lot over the last two years and I’ll continue to learn and grow.”
Ifeanyi Otuonye won gold against two acclaimed US university jumpers.
Grand Turk throws support behind first Olympian Williams DELANO Williams was not in Grand Turk last Saturday evening, but that did not stop his followers and well-wishers from coming out in their numbers to show support after he became the first Olympian from the Turks and Caicos Islands. Despite switching allegiances to Great Britain a few years ago, the national 100M and 200M record holder has supported the TCI and its athletes at every turn. On Saturday the residents of Grand Turk and even a few from Provo, assembled to show their respect and gratitude. “Turks and Caicos Golden Boy”, “First Olympian”, “A Trailblazer”, “A Mentor”, “A Role Model” and “Game Changer”, were just some of the names that speakers attributed to TCI’s most accomplished athlete after a motorcade and walk was held in his honour. Every time the Mistress of
Ceremonies, Ms. Lynette Thomas said the name Olympian, she beamed with pride and blushed as she said she couldn’t believe she actually was saying the word in the context of a Turks and Caicos Islander. “I have to get used to saying it”. Chairperson of the Delano Williams Sports Foundation, Rita Gardiner, who has been instrumental in Williams’s career, noted in a release that: “The motorcade travelled throughout the streets of Grand Turk with bystanders coming out at every corner waving their flags in jubilation, you could see the pride on so many faces from the adults to the children, who were all in awe of the excitement and the honour that was bestowed on this man who is nothing but a true ambassador for the Turks and Caicos Islands and one who has opened the door for them to
Delano Williams’s achievement of becoming the first TCI Olympian was well celebrated last Saturday.
just follow him.” At the Parade ground a number of speakers, included the Acting Governor, Her Excellency, Anya Williams, Hon. George Lightbourne, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Mrs. Gardiner and Ruth Barton, Delano’s mother, all gave heartfelt speeches. There was also a consensus,
which was that Mrs. Gardiner played a vital role in Delano’s journey and they all showered praise on her for her support throughout the years. Williams, currently training for the 4X400M relay in England, was advised not to travel for the event because of jet lagging; he however spoke via Voice and among other
things also credited Mrs. Gardiner for her help. The night ended, as it started, with prayer sessions. Mrs. Gardiner expressed appreciation for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and Flow for their assistance in making the event possible.
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