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ELECTRICITY BILLS TO DROP BY 25% Fuel factor forecast to decrease significantly over the coming months

Starting this month, FortisTCI customers can expect “significant reductions” in their energy bills compared to earlier this year thanks to a declining fuel factor.

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Electricity bills to drop by 25% Fuel factor forecast to decrease significantly over the coming months STARTING this month, FortisTCI customers can expect “significant reductions” in their energy bills compared to earlier this year thanks to a declining fuel factor.

The power company has predicted a sharp dip over the next several months resulting in a 23 to 27 percent drop in power costs for residents and 20 percent decrease for businesses.

Medium hotels and supermarkets will see an estimated 23 percent reduction, and large hotels a 26 percent saving on their electricity bills when compared to January.

FortisTCI president and CEO Eddinton Powell said: “The company has closely monitored the decline in global fuel prices and is glad to see the reduction in cost from our fuel supplier that can now be passed on to our customers.

“The reduction in the cost of energy and the fuel factor

In October, it is projected customers will see a reduction in the fuel factor of up to 80 percent due to the drop in world market prices

will have a positive impact and provide further economic stimulus to our customers.

“While this means a reduction in electricity bills, customers must continue to manage their electricity consumption,

especially as some continue to spend more time at home due to the pandemic, and as we enter the warmer summer months.”

The fuel factor is likely to drop 52 percent in July, 68 percent in August and 73 percent in

September, while in October customers are likely to see an 80 percent decline over January.

The decline in energy costs comes as a result of the near historic drop in world market fuel prices this past March and

April, a company statement on Thursday (June 11) explained.

“While the fuel supply chain presents a lag in effective prices, FortisTCI passes these reductions to customers as quickly as possible.”

The information provided is a projection and fuel prices may differ at the time of purchase as global crude and diesel commodity markets remain very volatile, the company added.

FortisTCI offered TCI customers a 30-day pause on disconnection and a 60-day pause on penalties to ease their financial burdens during lockdown.

However, the relief came to an end on May 31, when the company told customers to pay up or face late fees.

In February, the Government approved the power giant’s request for an increase in rates of 6.8, however, the company agreed to delay its introduction until June 30.

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INCORRECT public use of gloves may give a “false sense of security” and could lead to the transmission of germs including the Covid-19 virus, the Ministry of Health said this week.

Prolonged use and unintentional touching of the face, eyes or a cell phone could lead to contamination and transmission, the ministry added in a statement on Tuesday (June 9).

Based on guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the Ministry of Health advised the public against their use.

Meanwhile, businesses

which require employees and customers to use single-use gloves, should provide clear instructions for the use, removal and disposal of these gloves.

Such instructions should be readily available and easily understood, the ministry advised.

The need for the use of medical gloves by various categories of healthcare workers and people caring for ill relatives at home who have Covid-19 is well defined by the WHO. They reduce the risk of contamination of hands with blood and body fluids, and the risk of germ dissemination to the environment and transmission from the worker

to the patient.

Gloves used while handling cases of Covid-19 at home should be placed in a bag and tied before disposal into the waste bin.

To defend against contracting Covid-19, other members of the public should practice proper hand hygiene, maintain a two-metre social distance, avoid crowded spaces and wear a mask.

For more information visit the Ministry of Health website www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus or email covid19@gov.tc Call the hotlines on 2329444 and 333-0911 if you or someone you know has symptoms of Covid-19.

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Godly Petiote was fatally shot in Providenciales in March

One brother discharged of Godly Petiote’s murder KENO Kanvon Taylor, one of two brothers initially charged with the murder of Godly Petiote in March this year, has been discharged by Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang.

Eighteen-year-old Taylor and his older brother Jumillo Isma, 21, were arrested and charged in March with the shooting death of 21-year-old Petiote on March 11.

The brothers appeared in the Supreme Court on Friday, June 5, via video link for their sufficiency hearing on the murder and other firearm related offences.

During the hearing, Ashwood Forbes, attorney for Taylor, made forceful arguments for his client’s release on the murder count, which were accepted.

Taylor was also charged with possession of an imitation firearm and escaping lawful custody.

Shortly after his arrest on the murder charge, Taylor had escaped from the Grace Bay Police station on March 14.

Days later he was rearrested and charged.

Three police constables were later placed on administrative leave pending investigations into the circumstances of Taylor’s escape.

Meanwhile, older brother Isma is still facing charges of murder, carrying a firearm, carrying ammunition, discharging a firearm, and discharging ammunition.

Attorney Lara Maroof-Misick is representing Isma.

The case has been adjourned to a date in July.

At about 10.33am on March 11, police officers were dispatched to a location on International Drive off Cherokee Road in Providenciales with reports that someone had been shot.

The victim - Godly Petiote - had been shot multiple times.

He was subsequently rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.

Petiote had been gunned down on his way to work at Beach Enclave. (By Delana Isles)

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Two murdered in Providenciales shootings TCI records 10th and 11th homicides of 2020

BY REBECCA BIRD A WOMAN, 32, and a 20-yearold man who both died last Friday from gunshot wounds are the latest victims of violent crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The homicides are the 10th and 11th already this year – putting the territory on track to have one of the highest per capita murder rates in the Caribbean for 2020.

The first victim, Pierecine Petite, was fatally shot off South Dock Road in Providenciales shortly after 4pm on June 5, the police press office said.

She and a young man who was also injured in the shooting were taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment. The woman succumbed to her injures at 4.16pm.

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting who visited the scene offered his condolences to the family of the murdered woman and said these bold acts of gun violence must stop.

“The shooting that took place this afternoon was very brazen and it is obvious that these criminals are not afraid of the law,” he said in a press release on Saturday.

He said that police are investigating the circumstances behind the shooting.

“What we’re asking for right now, anyone that was along the road adjacent to the Red Bar or on South Dock Road, in between those areas, if you saw anything that happened during this occurrence to please call us right now.”

Twenty-year-old Garfield Dennie also died on June 5, weeks after sustaining gunshot wounds in a shooting in Blue Hills, Providenciales.

Shots were fired on Ralph Close at about 8pm on May 23, during which another young man, aged 19, was injured. Both men were taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

Dennie, who had a gunshot wound to the upper body, was treated immediately by the trauma team.

TCI Hospital press officer Nikira John said: “He

Pierecine Petite, 32, was killed off South Dock Road in Providenciales

It is obvious that these criminals are not afraid of the law – Police Commissioner Trevor Botting was admitted to the High Dependency Unit for continuous care and monitoring and was transferred overseas for tertiary level care.”

Dennie was airlifted to Jamaica for further medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.

The 19-year-old, who sustained a gunshot wound to the forearm, received immediate care.

“The patient was in stable condition and did not require hospital admission thereafter,” John said.

This horrific incident brings the murder count to 11 in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the seventh murder since the territory was placed under lockdown.

Nine-year-old Samardia Karioka was killed in her Grand Turk home on May 20. Her mother Najaj Karioka, 42, was taken into custody following the

death.

Percy Williams, 77, was shot dead in his Blue Hills home on May 3 as he tried to protect his family from armed robbers.

A murdered man, who is yet to be identified, was found at Blue Hills dump site on April 18 after reports were made of shots being fired in the vicinity.

On April 13, Martin Barga, a 44-year old construction worker from the Dominican Republic, was tragically shot and killed on Millennium Highway in Blue Hills.

On March 18, Acyjeune Brunorlien, 57, was shot dead during a home invasion in Five Cays, making it the third murder in just over a week.

Godly Petiote, 21, died in hospital on March 12 after he was shot several times on International

Garfield Dennie, 20, died on June 5, weeks after being shot in Blue Hills

Drive in Providenciales.

Sheen Dean, 26, was shot dead on Bay Road in Blue Hills on March 10 - in an incident that left two others with serious injuries.

Twenty-two-year-old Horace Wignal Junior, known as DJ Spookie, died from gunshot wounds on January 21 following a home invasion in Long Bay, Providenciales, earlier that month.

The first murder of the year was that of 29-year-old Fritz Gerald Mossoul who died in Providenciales from gunshot wounds on January 17.

In 2019 the TCI recorded a total of 13 murders across the territory.

Anyone with information on any incident can call 911, Chalk Sound Police Station on 3385901 or 941-8082, or contact Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1-800-8477.

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Club Med Turkoise being sued by murdered woman’s family

BY DELANA ISLES THE MURDER of Marie Kuhnla, a Long Island woman found strangled in bushes near Club Med Turkoise in October 2018, is still under active investigation by the Royal TCI Police Force.

But, the family of the 61-yearold is not satisfied that enough is being done by the authorities to find her killer.

Two weeks ago, NBC News 4 reported that the family filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit against the resort.

In that lawsuit, they fingered a guest of the Club Med resort at which Kuhnla was staying during her vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Kuhnla was travelling with two colleagues from the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, where she worked in the Family Court division.

Frank Yacullo, a former employee of Club Med, is accused in the suit of allegedly sexually assaulting one of Kuhnla’s friends who was vacationing with her.

The court papers then accuse Yacullo of killing Kuhnla, as he was the last person to see her alive on October 15, and Club Med of covering up the crime.

The court filing reads: “After Marie’s death, Yacullo was arrested and detained by Turks and Caicos police for the sexual assault on Helma, but was released within 24 hours.

“Before he could face justice for Marie’s murder, Yacullo quickly fled to the United States to his Long Island home in Nassau County.”

Kuhnla’s friends told NBC that they became increasingly concerned when Marie disappeared after a day of drinking at the pool, yet Club Med staff and local police seemed unconcerned when they tried to report her missing.

The son and husband of Kuhnla filed the lawsuit after hiring private investigator Eddie Dowd to look into the death.

He told NBC that it did not appear that Kuhnla had walked to the location where her body was found - it was either dumped there after she had been killed or she was killed among the bushes where her body was found.

Husband Rick Kuhnla told NBC that it does not appear that anyone is taking the investigation very seriously, or were doing much to find his wife’s killer.

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Marie Kuhnla was found dead on October 18 in bushes near the Club Med resort in Providenciales

to answer that,” he said.

The couple’s son, Rick Kuhnla Junior, said the family wants justice for his mum and to know what happened.

The family’s attorney Abe George told NBC: “Club Med failed to take the requisite action to keep Marie safe.”

He insists that the crime was an act of murder.

Yacullo reportedly also told

NBC that he had nothing to do with the crime and had no interaction with the woman away from the pool.

A spokesperson for Club Med told the Weekly News that they could not comment on “ongoing litigation”, but added that “the safety and security of all of our guests and staff is our highest priority”.

In a December 2018 statement,

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the Royal TCI Police Force described the murder as “a complex case” and said officers were exploring a number of lines of enquiry.

“We will utilise all available means including sophisticated forensic science in our efforts,” they added.

The force has not release any information on the investigation since then.

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Improvements promised after serious assaults on prison staff A STRING of measures to protect prison staff have been promised following two serious assaults at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk this June.

Riot gear, public order training, cell phone blocking equipment and group insurance, along with a full review of the prison system are all in the pipeline, the Government has said.

On June 3, an inmate wielding a plank of wood knocked a prison officer unconscious in an incident that was caught on camera and widely circulated on social media.

And on June 5 a prisoner threw items through the glass window of Prison Superintendent Grahame Hawkings’ office causing him to sustain a minor cut to his forehead.

A Government statement on Saturday (June 6) said the prison team spoke to Deputy Governor Anya Williams just a day before the second incident.

Along with management from the Ministry of Home Affairs which has responsibility for the prison they discussed their safety

An inmate wields a piece of wood that he used to attack a prison officer

issues and concerns.

Williams told the prison team that protective gear has been ordered for officers and additional riot equipment has been sourced and is expected to arrive shortly.

The UK Security Assistance Team will deliver public order training this week, she added, which will further help to develop skills among prison officers.

In addition, group insurance will also be purchased for the coverage of incidents involving

prison officers who are injured in the line of duty.

Minister with responsibility for the prison, Hon. Goldray Ewing, said: “We have many brave and caring prison officers, and we recognise and appreciate their hard work on behalf of our society.

“As a Government we stand firm in partnership with them and will continue to invest in and support the improvements at the prison, for the safety of all.”

The two recent incidents, while

unrelated, were both symptoms of wider issues that the strategic planning group for the prison is working on, the statement said.

This group is headed by management of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Her Majesty’s Prison and the Royal TCI Police Force.

It will recommend to the Cabinet a full review of the prison to identify opportunities for improvement in the operations, skills and training for staff and

infrastructure.

The group will also deliver essential training and skills development to prison staff and will undertake a review of the Prisons Ordinance to allow for more effective incident response.

An experienced training manager from the UK will arrive when international borders open at the end of July and will train a small additional prison officer tactical team.

A maximum-security wing is under construction now with projected completion within the year, as well as the additional fencing and lighting, the statement added.

A contract for cell phone blocking equipment has been signed and installation is due to begin in coming weeks.

“The ministry and management of the prison are confident that these measure, along with other key initiatives, will help to improve the overall security of the prison and the skills and confidence of the staff,” the statement said.

TCI Regiment gets its first commanding officer LIEUTENANT Colonel Ennis Grant has been appointed as the first commanding officer of the TCI Regiment.

The veteran police officer and TC Islander has already started in the new role and is working with, and being mentored by, the UK military.

“We were fortunate to have had such a wellqualified candidate apply,” a press release from the Office of the Governor said on Thursday (June 11).

Grant currently commands the Maritime Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police and the Cadet Force, and has links with the US Coast Guard and UK military.

He will spend the first year of his appointment on secondment from the force.

In the coming months as

the TCI Regiment forms, Grant will develop relationships with his counterparts in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Bermuda.

The regiment will have two primary roles.

The first is to be in direct support of the Maritime Police, in a role very similar to that being conducted by the Royal Marines during this period.

And also, to provide a contingent force capable of preparing and supporting the Islands at time of a natural or other disaster.

“Beyond those operational roles the regiment, its ethos and its character, will develop into a proud symbol of the Turks and Caicos Islands,” the release said.

“Lt Col Grant - as its first commanding officer - will set the tone of this early and important period in the regiment’s formation.”

Positions for the five further

permanent staff who will join Grant in setting up the regiment will now be advertised.

Some of these posts will involve training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst starting in September.

The 40 reserve (part-time) posts - the non-commissioned officers and marines - of the regiment, will be recruited later in the year.

Shortlisted candidates will be assessed over several days drawing on the methodology used by the UK’s Army Officer Selection Board.

This includes physical assessment, written communication, led and leaderless command tasks, interviews and the ability to plan and conduct a detailed appreciation of a complex task.

“Candidates should expect to be under some physical and mental pressure throughout. We hope the best in TCI will apply,”

Lieutenant Colonel Ennis Grant is the first commanding officer of the TCI Regiment

the Office of the Governor said.

“We are looking for leadership potential that can be developed, so no one should be discouraged from putting their name forward for lack of experience. Training will be

excellent.”

The selection process will be overseen by the new commanding officer of the TCI Regiment and UK military staff who have, themselves, been instructors at Sandhurst.

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TCI citizens return home from Europe

MORE than 100 TC Islanders came back to the territory this week from the United Kingdom and Italy, while several Bahamians returned home.

A British Airways flight safely transported 114 citizens from London on Thursday (June 11).

The return route was organised through a partnership with the TCI Government, the Governor’s Office and the Cayman Islands government.

The Government secured seats for residents and covered travel costs for students under a full scholarship, partial scholarship or grant who wished to return home.

Meanwhile, Bahamians who were able to secure seats were transported by a special Bahamasair flight back to Nassau, Bahamas.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson thanked the partners and welcomed the TCI residents home.

Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs, speaking on June 1, said that Cabinet on May 15 gave consent to allow for the borders to be opened to allow citizens to return home.

“To date we have seen the return of persons from the Dominican Republic and some recently trained police officers from Barbados,” he said.

“Plans will continue over the next few weeks to bring more Turks and Caicos Islanders home from the South Florida area and in conjunction with other countries in the region, trans-Atlantic flight for persons in those areas.

“Our repatriation efforts will follow the stated regulations and are being planned closely with the Ministry of Health.”

He said efforts to bring resident home are “not without difficulty” as many airports around the world are closed.

“Despite the challenges these repatriation efforts are very important and we will see them through and ask for the cooperation of all concerned,” he added.

As of May 15, the Emergency Powers (Covid-19) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 came into operation.

They provided for the return of Turks and Caicos Islanders, permanent residents and residence permit holders who are married to TC Islanders by international air travel.

Additional flights will be announced to facilitate the return of residents prior to the reopening of the territory’s borders on July 22.

Any citizens wishing to return to the TCI can register with the Tourist Board by sending an email to travel@ turksandcaicostourism.com Applicants must provide their name,

TCI residents return to the territory while Bahamians leave for home

number travelling in party, contact information, country of departure and proof of legal status in the TCI. Returning residents should contact the airlines directly to book a seat. Details will be provided via email.

They will be required to complete and submit to the airline a health screening questionnaire for Covid-19 prior to arrival in the Islands.

They will be placed under quarantine in a specified place for a period of 14 days

and will be monitored by a health officer for symptoms and signs of Covid-19.

And they will be required to sign a quarantine order and to complete other relevant forms as required by the Ministry of Health.

Queen’s birthday celebrations put on hold IT WAS a public holiday on Monday (June 8), held each year to recognise Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday, but there were no celebrations to be seen in the TCI. The Governor’s Office cancelled the Queen’s Birthday Parade held annually at the Parade Grounds in Grand Turk in order to protect public health and

prevent the spread of Covid-19.

“As the world continues to grapple with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, now doesn’t feel like time to celebrate,” Governor Nigel Dakin said in a press release on Sunday.

“That time of celebration will come again. We must not let up but keep doing what’s necessary to suppress the virus.”

Instead of the parade the governor suggested celebrating the annual event in a “more personal way”.

“We can still celebrate Her Majesty’s legacy of service by helping others in our communities,” he said.

The statement added that the parade will continue next year once Covid-19 is under control globally.

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New tourism and hospitality protocols being developed

BY OLIVIA ROSE AS THE TCI gears up to welcome back visitors after nearly four months, new protocols are being developed for the tourism and hospitality sector.

The Covid-19 pandemic brought global tourism to a standstill and resulted in a closure of the territory’s borders to local and international travel in March.

But now, as the Islands are set to open on July 22 the Government has held a series of meetings to develop and finalise new protocols to guide the sector.

Over the past few weeks, Minister of Tourism Hon. Ralph Higgs has led discussions and engaged with the health officials and tourism stakeholders to assess proposed measures.

On Tuesday (June 9), the Ministry of Tourism held the final round of consultations.

On June 1, in a statement Higgs said: “We are eager to welcome visitors back to our shores.”

He said his ministry is working feverishly to ensure all necessary measures are implemented to safeguard the well-being of residents and visitors.

“In the days and weeks leading up to the re-opening of our borders, the Ministry of Tourism, in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and our key stakeholders within the sector, will be working expeditiously to guarantee the destination’s readiness.

“The tourism industry was one of the hardest hit sectors with the closure of borders and curfews over the past few months.

“The measures undertaken were necessary to ensure that the Covid-19 virus was contained and that the country, guided by the Ministry of Health, could establish processes and procedures for health, safety and security once our borders re-open to international travel.”

He said that the new protocols, which will be announced to the public at a later date, are based on regional and worldwide benchmarks.

Higgs stressed that ensuring the health and welfare of industry workers, residents and guests is paramount.

“The Ministry of Tourism’s key objective is to assure potential visitors that we are taking all the necessary actions to prioritise their safety and the safety of those who will serve our visitors at our

world class hotels, villas, restaurants, airports and taxi services.

“We will continue to work with our stakeholders from the various sectors, such as tour operators, accommodation, transportation, etc. to ensure compliance with any and all measures designed by the Ministry of Health to minimise the risk of transmission as much as possible.

“This careful planning will put Turks and Caicos at the top of the competitive ladder, as visitors will recognise that we

put their safety first.

“I am looking forward to the reopening of our borders in a way that will safeguard the health and safety of all and ensure that TCI remains ‘Beautiful

by Nature’ and as safe as possible from Covid-19.”

The Office of the Premier said consultative meetings began earlier this month with the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) and the transportation sector.

Retooling our citizens in crisis JULY 22 is the announced date for the reopening of our international borders and with it the reopening of the remaining businesses that were closed due to our response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

We in the Turks and Caicos Islands have a unique opportunity to retool entire sections of industries over the next five weeks, but we must do so quickly.

Through the Ministry of Border Control and spearheaded by the Labour Department, with support from the Office of Public Service Management and in partnership with the private sector, programmes can be designed and executed to retool or enhance the skill set of every Turks and Caicos Islander whom is willing to participate.

We have both TCI Community College campuses, Grand Turk and

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Providenciales, along with numerous empty hotels with conference room facilities that can be used simultaneously to provide enough social distancing to execute any programme.

At present, all returning Beaches TCI

staffers will undergo two weeks training ahead of the reopening of our borders.

Why can’t such a similar training programme be offered to other hospitality workers?

More importantly, training can be carried out for any sector that is desirous to get people back to work.

The target groups should be the unemployed, under-employed (ie. those who might be outside of their area of qualification), persons interested in improving their overall skill set, and especially persons who are on company succession plans.

While it might be late in the game, it is never too late to make a difference.

Therefore, we must seize the opportunity to position Turks and Caicos Islanders as the preferred employee of choice coming out of this pandemic.

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Ignite a spirit of national pride and peaceful revolution THE RACIAL, inhumane and prejudicial attack against George Floyd in the USA which resulted in his tragic and fatal demise has sparked an international spirit of political, ethnic and social consciousness.

This in turn has triggered an exuberant determination to retaliate and eliminate the cursed, racial and prejudicial hatred against people of colour in the United States of America and indeed globally.

There is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that this brazen display of police brutality against blacks in the USA has highlighted the vast vacuum in cultural, ethnic and race consciousness that exists in the TCI as it relates to the global African diaspora.

We appear to be totally divorced and disconnected from this sort of global social pandemic that is not only on our doorstep in disguised and milder forms but sometimes in our living rooms and are even sometimes prevalent within the ranks of our very government.

Unfortunately and shamefully, we are undoubtedly guilty of diaspora distancing which is obviously not conducive to global healing, advancement and empowerment within the global African diaspora and within the global sphere of all people of colour.

We as a TCI people have lost the consciousness that was sparked, inflamed and inspired by the late great Most Excellent Right Honourable, James Alexander George Smith McCartney, the

BY OSWALD SKIPPINGS TCI’s first chief minister and first and only national hero, and by the revolutionaries that he led.

We have lost the zeal and fervour to be free and equally important, we have lost the desire and will to be freedom fighters and rather have shamefully become satisfied with being relegated to subservient, apathetic victims of social, economic, political and racial abuse and injustices as well as oppression and suppression.

We have been infected nationally with a contagious virus of apathy and complacency which has catapulted us into a national epidemic state of docile subservience and elaborate sponsors and participants of pity parties on social media.

In fact, we have retrogressed to the point where discrimination and other atrocities that we were once afflicted with by the

British administrators, commissioners and governors, are now being perpetrated by our very own indigenous people that we have voted for in the hopes of bringing steady progress.

As a consequence of our blind, subjective and traditional voting habits, we have paid the costly price and have been sold out and mama guyed in too many instances over recent years.

The nonchalant, autocratic, nonconscious, political self-interest approach that is being perpetuated by political leadership in our ‘beautiful by nature’ Turks and Caicos Islands in this 21st century era, has become overbearing and oppressive.

This is to the point where many justifiably feel the ineluctable need for the rekindling of the revolutionary fervour that has effected the appreciable social, economic and political advancement that we were once experiencing when the flames of the McCartney passion for people and country still burned feverishly within the hearts and minds of sufficient wellmeaning governing officials.

It is disgraceful to say the least and it is in fact an indictment on those whom we have put our trust in to lead us onward and forward into progress, that they have drastically failed to even rid us of a draconian, oppressive colonial constitution and secure us a modern democratic constitution that empowers us as a people to chart and navigate our own

course forward.

Their failure is too glaring and is chronic. For they have been politically impotent even to the extent of us not being able to independently decide how to spend our own monies, place our people in top jobs, give them reasonable access to their own land, or empower our own Turks and Caicos Islanders in their own country.

The dedicated will and resolve seem to be simply non-existent among our recent leadership.

We have seen in recent years where we have been socially, politically and economically raped and ravished as a people and sadly enough, we have been too comfortable enduring our oppression and embracing our oppressors.

This mistake however, has proven to be to our own detriment while our leaders prosper and splurge on the spoils of the land in extravagant, self-aggrandizing and luxurious ways.

My suffering and marginalised TCI people, we need to wake up, ignite and invigorate a new rebellious and progressive spirit of national pride, patriotism and peaceful revolution before we are totally reduced to social and economic peons and no class citizens in our own country.

We have embraced and exhibited this debilitating and impotent spirit of procrastination and surrender for far too long now.

Time is no longer on our side so now is the time. So please help us Lord our people can take no more. Enough is enough!

Gun violence: Let’s have a conversation Dear Editor, The topic of gun violence is a prevalent one in communities throughout this country.

As the discourse continues, there are many questions about authentic and sustainable solutions that can work to reduce the rate of activities among youths related to the use of guns.

There may be the thinking among young people that owning a gun gives them control of their security.

There may also exist the saying ‘an eye for an eye’ based on the number of incidents in recent times stemming from gun violence.

As we ponder on the two schools of

thought, what is certain is that each person reading this article has an opportunity to help stop gun violence.

Curbing and possibly eliminating the number of persons impacted by gun violence may come through education.

Social media is one of the avenues to get the discussion going on how gun violence affects lives.

With the influx of more users on social media platforms due to Covid-19, it is also time to let our voices echo through on strategies that will help to achieve the goal of a safe and violence-free Turks and Caicos Islands.

It is time to start the conversation that gun violence is affecting all of us.

While I do not wish to highlight our young men or appear biased, I am concerned with the number of young men who were shot or killed due to gun violence amidst the social distancing and lockdown curfews.

In my mind, this indicates that there is a need for more in-depth conversations at all echelons of society. We need to communicate and build relationships with our young people.

These are fundamental concepts if we are going to influence them to change their mind-sets.

Some past hurts and grudges are unresolved, and those affected have not addressed their challenges.

Let us use our civic organisations to empower our young people through education and provide the catalysis for them to work on building relationships and healing old wounds.

We must seek to provide opportunities through our civic groups where our youths can model and promote positive behaviour.

Let’s take the conversation on a national level that gun violence is not the answer.

Let us seek to find the answers by listening to the voices of those who are affected, our youths.

Nixon Dickenson, Grand Turk

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A crisis within a crisis George Floyd’s death and the changing political landscape

AS THE coronavirus pandemic passed 100,000 deaths, this tumultuous era in America ushered in yet another crisis.

The tragic passing of George Floyd crept upon Americans and sparked outrage in violent protests.

Indeed, these latest episodes of social unrest were inevitable, unravelling the judiciary threshold at a pace not seen before.

Undeniably, the current phenomenon is a ‘black and white’ issue, which conceptualised a twofold rationality.

First, is the political viewpoint.

Dating back, systemic racism was expressed in the practice of social and political institutions across America.

From wealth inequalities, employment, education, political power and criminal justice.

Today, the most glaring remnants are the continuous killings of blacks by white police officers.

From the inception, black people have demanded justice in hate crimes without ceasing and have seen no change.

Before Floyd’s death, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick protested police brutality and social injustices toward

BY D MARKIE SPRING D Markie Spring, a TCI resident of 15 years, is an expert in law enforcement. He worked as a detective in the Royal TCI Police Force and was director of security at Beaches Turks and Caicos.

blacks.

His demonstrations were met with fierce pushbacks from president Donald Trump, the GOP, white supremacists, conservative groups and the media, and in the interim, Kaepernick lost his job.

In fact, president Trump touted violence, expressing racial sentiments referring to Kaepernick and other kneelers as “unpatriotic” and “SOBs”.

Meanwhile, blacks continue to fall victims of police brutality and in the absence of justice, George Floyd’s death was the breaking point.

They’ve taken matters into their own hands and although many black leaders throughout the US have condemned the violent protests, it seems, the peaceful disquiet is working.

To date, the culprits were charged for murder.

The lesson here is inequity. Colin Kaepernick cannot kneel in protest of the national anthem for equality, but a white policeman can kneel into the death of a black man.

Still, Donald Trump demonstrated no sense of remorse or leadership. Instead, he evoked an infamous racial slur, “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” igniting more tensions.

Then he invoked the Insurrection Act, sanctioning the National Guard and Secret Service to counter protesters.

In another light, this saga has a biblical connotation and can be likened to the ‘oppressed Israelites’ in Egypt, found in the book of Exodus chapter one.

The Israelites were exceedingly fruitful and multiplied in numbers and the king of Egypt was fearful that they would became a force to reckoned with and feared the worst if a war started.

Henceforth, Pharaoh ordered cruel enslavement and decreed that all sons be killed and later be thrown into the Nile river.

Despite these oppressions God allowed the Israelites to grow in number and power.

In the same way, white supremacists in America feel threatened and are demonstrating Pharaoh-like sentiments.

Blacks were brought to America solely as slaves. In retrospect, the white supremacist leaders created an ‘injustice’ system to oppress them, yet, they are increasing in numbers and rising to the occasion.

Having said that another lesson is found in Act 17: 25 and 26 – confirmed that ‘all men are created equal.

In fact, the 14th amendment of the US Constitution in 1868 bears the concept of equality.

Until white supremacists acknowledge this fact, black people will forever be demonised.

Patriotism over politics Dear Editor, I would first and foremost like to express profound gratitude for the outpouring of support following my recent social media post.

The purpose and content of the video was to vocalise both grievances and support of a fellow local businessman at this time.

It is worth noting that the said video was viewed more times than our entire TCI voting population.

We have become accustomed to sweeping our issues and injustices under the rug, afraid of speaking out to avoid being victimised by political henchmen, our own families, cyberbullies, and the Government. But enough is enough.

Those numbers, coupled with the support received, is evidence that our community has recognised the urgency of standing up for what is right - patriotism over politics.

At this time, we must become strategic and radical (if necessary) in our thoughts

and actions.

Our Islands and the progress of this nation is in our hands. The future and the foundation we lay for our forthcoming generation is in our hands.

We have suffered under administrations that have sold us fool’s gold.

However, I believe there are persons among us, filled with passion and hope, who will do whatever it takes to move our nation to the next level.

As a businessman myself, I can confirm that the local business community has been actively assisting our communities both publicly or privately and is still doing so.

The notion of wanting businesses to ‘step up’ when they have either been closed or operating at a loss is absurd, unwarranted and uniformed.

Now more than ever is the time for our greatest minds to meet and plot the way forward.

Conversations and consultations with the business community is the way to

ensure that the best ideas and plans are put forward to avoid further assumptions, frustrations, discord and marginalisation.

These consultations should be all encompassing, for example health, agriculture, social development and welfare, tourism, education etc.

We are the ones who help support the

majority of families through pay. This is the same money that returns to the economy in order to keep it afloat.

Our Government is clearly out of touch with the communities it should be serving.

Elery James, Providenciales

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Stimulus pay-out delays causes stress among residents

BY OLIVIA ROSE HUNDREDS of out of work residents say they are under stress and struggling to make ends meet as they have not received their $1,200 stimulus package pay-out from the Government.

The Covid-19 Employee Stimulus Cash Grant Programme was launched to provide financial relief during lockdown for employees in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

To date, more than 4,000 workers have received relief payments into their bank accounts – but thousands of others have been rejected or are still awaiting their promised money.

Over the past week, many residents took to the popular Facebook page ‘The Original Speak Your Mind TCI’ to bemoan the slothful processing system.

Many questioned the reason for the delay while others expressed frustration that friends and family had got their payments quickly while they continued to wait.

Deborah Lindsay Saimpha, a Providenciales resident, said: “I along with a number of staff work at the airport and we have not received the package.”

Sharana Robinson said: “Home three months now, no job, no stimulus, application declined, no call, zip.”

Calixte Carline said: “Still waiting, some of my co-workers say they received it twice.”

Tajuana Rasheida Ewing said: “My brother works with a tour operating boat company which is in the tourism industry category and he did not get his money.”

Irvin Pascal said his patience is growing thin: “As for me I didn’t receive any money.

“Shame on these people, was working so damn hard and I can do with that money but unfortunately nothing was sent to my account.”

Jay Recklezz Butterfield said: “I’m just ready to go back to work, waiting on the Government is a waste of time.”

Harley B Tucker said: “I think it’s unfair that some fortunate enough to receive it and others that applied are not.

“The Government lives like royalty and our people are only getting crumbs or nothing at all.

Justice for the people.”

Jenny Johnson Handfield said she made some attempts to contact the team working on the applications but is yet to receive a response. “I’m tired of waiting on compliance.”

Debbie Manos said: “Been on declined status and no one followed up. Just the standard denial letter of 1-3 thing yet I met every category.”

On the other hand, some residents explained that their applications were approved but no money had been deposited to their accounts.

Erna Sintus Colvert said: “Mine said approved but I’m still waiting.”

Aveta Abigail Arlene Ashton said: “I didn’t receive anything and mine says approved for weeks now.”

Ching Simons said: “I was approved for about a month and they sent me an email last week saying they need proof of NIB contributions.”

Fleury Jeff said: “My own going for three weeks showing approved, still ain’t receive nothing.”

Some residents have organised a peaceful demonstration slated for Friday (June 12), at Butterfield Square, Downtown, for those who have not received their payments.

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The Weekly News reached out to the Office of the Premier for a response to these latest complaints.

In a statement, the Office of the Premier said applicants with outstanding issues should respond to emails requesting additional information by Tuesday, June 16.

“Applicants are asked to check emails regularly for a response from the compliance team managing individual folders containing documents that are under review,” the statement read.

The Office of the Premier stressed that the compliance team has been working to complete the applicants’ folders to ensure that eligible employees receive their much-needed benefits.

“All files are managed electronically and any subsequent submissions made under the unique reference number will be immediately captured in the applicant’s personal folder.

Residents take to Facebook to complain about the slothful stimulus payment system

“There is absolutely no manual handling of personal records.

This is why it is important that applicants respond in the email portals provided by the compliance team.

“By doing so, the applicant is effectively placing his own records in his own file folder.”

Applicants are urged to check the junk and clutter folders of their email, as responses may have been filtered there.

“If an applicant’s reference number appears on this list, the deadline to respond is Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

“There will be subsequent lists as processing continues, but applicants should adhere to the allocated deadlines for the list on which their names appear.”

During her national address on May 20, Premier Sharlene

Cartwright Robinson said scores of applications were submitted by people not employed in the tourism or hospitality sectors.

As such those applications were denied.

Along with this, the required documents needed for validation purposes were not submitted by some entrants.

A significant number of applicants also provided information that was erroneous or incomplete resulting in extensive vetting.

She noted that some requirements like identification submitted by some applicants were not valid.

Cartwright Robinson said: “In this case, the majority of the applicants stem from conditions of work permit or permanent residence certificate (PRC) where

the right to work requirements were not met.

“Or that complete copies of work permit, PRC, residence permit spousal could not be seen.

“When an application is sent to compliance, it is done so for one or more of the following reasons: “A copy of one of the required documents have not been submitted or payment of NIB contributions could not be verified by one of various means.”

She further explained that in addition to these hiccups encountered, the vetting process revealed that duplications numbered in the thousands.

The premier cautioned employees against submitting another application since it will be considered a duplication and be placed at the back of the processing line.

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THE SALT CAY NOTE

Standing on the top of a roof Salt Cay’s White House, its roof and a man on a mission A MAN stands on a roof and gazes into the distance.

Every so often he takes his eyes off the horizon and inspects the day’s work.

It has been a long, hard journey since hurricanes Irma and Maria slammed into Salt Cay in 2017.

“This is the third highest point on Salt Cay,” my conversation partner informs me, “in fact when I am up on that roof, I am 51 foot above sea level and can see every island in the Turks Islands, except Penniston Cay.” He goes on to tell me: “This is the first thing you see from the sea, from as far as 10 miles away, and it’s been a navigational reference point for 185 years.”

By now the more astute reader will probably have figured out that “this” is not just any old house, but indeed the legendary White House on Salt Cay. The man on the roof is none other than its current occupant, Tim Dunn, descendant of Daniel Harriott (Tim’s great-great-great-grandfather) who built the White House in (circa) 1840.

So much has been written about the history of the salt industry generally and specifically the Salt Cay ‘Salt Barons’ that I decided it was best to focus only on the recent, post-hurricane repairs of the TCI’s most famous (and only remaining) Bermuda limestone roof.

In order to get my facts straight and grasp the historical context, I asked Tim to join me (socially distanced of course), for a coffee and a chat about Bermuda limestones, Salt Cay’s history and his family.

How long could that possibly take? An hour?

Try five. This man, of undoubtedly many talents, (among them repairing roofs, diving and seafaring) has a seemingly endless repertoire of island stories and histories which he tells with such boyish enthusiasm that one simply doesn’t have the heart (nor the desire) to discontinue the conversation.

So, after a very informative (and entertaining) five hours, which produced far too much information for an 800-word column about a roof, we simply agree to use all the other material for future columns.

THE HISTORY At the time of the construction of the White House, the salt industry in the Turks Islands was on a roll.

What had begun in 1678 with an annual output of 20,000 bushels of salt had grown to 6.5 million bushels by 1850, half of which came from Salt Cay. This not only made Salt Cay the most prosperous island (per capita) in the archipelago but also the second most populated island with a population of about 900.

By comparison, about 50 people lived in Providenciales - at that time commonly referred to as Blue Hills.

About 80 percent of this lucrative industry in Salt Cay was controlled by the Harriott family and until the outbreak of World War II, they prospered.

With the Second World War came the

BY TITUS DE BOER

Titus was born in Hamburg and has lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 1989.

He works as a general business consultant and has been based in Salt Cay since 2016.

beginning of the end of the salt industry in the Turks Islands, for while production didn’t cease completely until the early 1970s, with shipping lanes to the main market, the US, interrupted (during the war) and production moving to new locations (after the war), the gradual demise of the industry in these islands was inevitable.

In 1951, as the UK government nationalised the salt industry, Franklyn Harriott (Tim’s granduncle), sold the business for 10 cents on the dollar and left for Canada.

The one asset however Franklyn did not sell was the White House (which he felt had been grossly undervalued), instead leasing its lower level salt storage facility back to the newly formed Turks Islands Salt Company (TISCO).

Before departing, Franklyn Harriott entrusted a Salt Cay native, Mr Felix ‘Fee’ Lightbourne, to look after the house, which Felix did diligently until his death in 1994, when this role fell to his son-in-law, Lionel Talbot.

Between the early 1970s and 1999, various members of the Harriott family lived periodically in the White House and come for extended visits but it wasn’t until Tim Dunn decided to move to the TCI in 1999 that once again a member of the family resided permanently in the White House.

In the meantime, while Felix and Lionel had

looked after the house as best they could, some renovations and upgrades had been carried out by the family over the years, namely in the late 1990s and 2003 (this time under Tim’s direction). And then came Ike. “I had left briefly in 2008,” remarks Tim, “and then Ike brought me back.”

Hurricane Ike ripped three large holes into the roof, knocked out 10 of the 21 windows and left a total of 300 square foot of roof damage.

It took until 2011 for all the repairs to be completed, but in the end it all seemed worth it.

“By the winter of 2011 we were in great shape,” notes Tim, “probably the best we’d been in over 60 years.” And then came Irma - and Maria.

“Irma changed everything,” says Tim, who between 2011 and 2017 had owned and operated a successful watersports business out of Grand Turk.

“And we thought we were ready for it, much more so than we had been ready and prepared for Ike.” As he recounts the experience you can still sense the shock and awe of Irma’s aftermath.

“I must confess that I underestimated Irma. We had prepared for a storm like Ike, and we ended up with the strongest storm in 500 years.”

This time, the White House is in critical condition, with 1,200 square foot of its 5,000 square foot roof severely damaged.

After a few months of digesting the events of September 2017, the family decided in November 2017 to restore the historic landmark and work began that same month.

As I sit with Tim, having coffee in May 2020, I can’t help but discern the relief he no doubt feels now that the roof repairs are all but completed.

And yes, I could go on for another 500 words about the critical concept of “compressive force” when restoring a historical Bermuda limestone roof, but instead I ask Tim to sum up his personal relationship with this incredibly special building.

“This house,” he concludes our conversation, “is why I am here. And every time I have left Salt Cay, for one reason or another, it has always brought me back here.

“It is as if my fate and that of this old house are somehow, inextricably linked.”

Tim Dunn stands on the roof of Salt Cay’s historic White House

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Barbara Gardiner delivers a food package to Mary Handfield on her 94th birthday

Some residents were given gift cards to buy groceries at Graceway supermarkets

Outreach Turks and Caicos donates food to residents in need

BY OLIVIA ROSE LOCAL charity Outreach Turks and Caicos has delivered much-needed food vouchers, groceries and breakfasts to people across the territory as part of its Covid-19 food campaign.

The organisation, which was established to create a home for the aged and homeless, generously put some of its funds towards a more immediate cause over the past few weeks.

Founder of the organisation Stephanie Duncanson told the Weekly News that she hoped the donation would help fight the increase in food insecurity brought on by the pandemic.

“It is during times like these that we need to work together and support each other, so we decided to feed some people

during this crisis,” she said.

Before carrying out the drive, the charity reached out to the Social Welfare Department for a list of the most vulnerable residents across the TCI. “We are aiming to feed approximately 100 people, the majority of them being from communities in Providenciales,” Duncanson said.

Members and volunteers have already delivered bags of groceries and hot breakfasts to a number of vulnerable people in Five Cays.

They also gave some Providenciales residents IGA food vouchers worth up to $75 while others, including residents in North Caicos and Grand Turk, received food boxes.

The boxes include staple food items such as milk, fruits, pasta, tea, chicken,

sugar, cooking oil, tuna and water, to name a few.

The charity founder said those who are receiving assistance from the organisation are experiencing a difficult time due to the pandemic which put many people out of work.

“One of our members, Hazel Greenwood, suggested that we spend the money we have in our account, and we can always get it back,” she told the Weekly News.

“Many of us gave from our own pockets to see the initiative through, and we trust that our small gesture will make a difference in the lives of those affected.”

The organisation will continue to feed the needy and plans are in place to start distributing seeds and soil to the public as part of a backyard garden initiative.

“We would like to do this with the help of a nursery, this will help people to grow their own food,” Duncanson said.

She appealed to the public to give any amount they can afford to help those in need during this time by sending cash to the Outreach Turks and Caicos bank account: 10557291 - FCIB. Several volunteers gave up their time to assist in the outreach exercise.

“On behalf of Outreach Turks and Caicos, thank you to Nay Robinson and Edith Cox they have been of tremendous help in both Middle and North Caicos.

“We’re especially grateful to Digicel for donating $500, and trust that companies will continue to give to our cause not just with Covid-19 but continuously.

“Thank you to our members, Dr Dawn

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Outreach Turks and Caicos members Stephanie Duncanson, Angelia ‘Neenie’ Tucker, Kinkey, owner of J and B restaurant, and Thelma Pratt

North Caicos resident receives his food voucher from Outreach Turks and Caicos

Care packages and gift cards for less fortunate residents

O’Sullivan, Yvette Marcelin, Olincia Missick, Hartlyn Forbes, Turkesia Rolle, Hazel Greenwood, Owenta Colby and Edith Cox.” Another member of the organisation Thelma Pratt, who was actively involved in the campaign, said serving people gives her “deep satisfaction and joy”.

“Being a part of Outreach TCI has given me the opportunity to be a part of an initiative to provide food for persons experiencing hard times due to the current economic crisis that so many of our people are facing.”

She said it was “a chance to meet one-on-one with persons to share

their experiences and offer words of encouragement”.

The organisation’s aim is not only to give meals but to have initiatives that will teach people a useful skill that can be more beneficial in the long run.

Last year the non-profit organisation

provided 300 lunches and care packages for students of various primary schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Outreach Turks and Caicos was established in 2015 by a group of civic minded residents who aim to establish the first home for the aged and homeless living in the TCI.

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 APPOINTMENTS

Flow appoints new country manager TELECOMS veteran Joanne Missick has been appointed as the new country manager for Flow Turks and Caicos.

Missick, who had been acting in the role for the last four months, officially took on the role on June 6.

Garfield Sinclair, vice president of Cable and Wireless Communications, Northern Caribbean, made the announcement on Wednesday (June 10).

“I am delighted to see Joanne’s progress through the Turks business and her growth to its top leadership position,” he said.

“She is extremely talented and deserving of this appointment and I am

confident that she will deliver on her commitment to the business and the wider Turks community.”

Missick started with Cable and Wireless in 1999 in the operation services centre, before rising through the ranks to lead the B2B sales team.

As a member of the TCI senior leadership team, she has played an integral role in the company’s business and growth strategies, a Flow press release said.

“Joanne takes the helm at a very challenging time for all businesses and has already had to make tough decisions to navigate through the current Covid-19 pandemic,” it added.

Joanne Missick is the new country head of Flow TCI

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FortisTCI appoints new vice president ENGINEER Don Forsyth has been named FortisTCI’s new vice president of engineering and energy production and delivery.

In his new role, which began June 1, he will lead the operation and maintenance of the power company’s energy production and transmission and distribution programmes.

He will also lead strategic planning for all energy production and delivery and engineering operations functions.

In a press release on Tuesday (June 9), FortisTCI head Eddinton Powell said: “Don has played a crucial role as a member of the senior management team.

“His dedication to operational

excellence remains steadfast, and his contribution to the development and mentoring of the younger engineers and technicians is without par.”

Forsyth, who has 20 years of engineering and electric utility industry experience, joined FortisTCI in 2013 as director of electrical engineering and planning and energy delivery.

He has held responsibility for leading the engineering and planning teams and supporting the engineering and system design functions. his role expanded in 2016 when he was promoted to senior director of electrical engineering and planning and energy delivery, taking on additional operations functions.

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Davis: We support worldwide protests over Floyd killing THE Bahamas’ Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said that his party stands in solidarity with the protests across the world over the killing of George Floyd, the African American who died while being detained by police officers in Minnesota.

Videos of Floyd’s death made its rounds on social media, showing a white police officer kneeling on Mr Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes while other officers knelt on his back.

Mr Floyd repeatedly gasped “I can’t breathe” before he died The incident has since sparked public outrage and protests nationwide in the US and elsewhere in recent days, with reignited calls for justice against police brutality and an end to racial discrimination.

Calling the protests a recognition that police violence against African Americans is “rarely prosecuted”, Mr Davis pledged the PLP’s support against police brutality and injustice against black people.

Local activists have said while Bahamians are rightly outraged over Mr Floyd’s killing, the spotlight must also be shone on the Bahamas’ issues with police brutality and excessive force.

Speaking during his monthly press conference at the PLP headquarters, Mr Davis said: “Many Bahamian families have a son, or daughter or nephew or cousin or grandchild who study or work in the United States. We stand in solidarity with the peaceful protestors.

“We understand how high the stakes are. We know the costs of systematic racism, the costs of justices postponed.

It is not just policing that needs reform.

Racial inequality remains widespread in housing, employment and education.”

Mr Davis continued: “This is true here at home as well. The wealthy and wellconnected have been able to weather the storm with their lives mostly untouched.

This is not the case for the large majority of Bahamian families, however - for whom these lockdowns and economic crises are catastrophic.”

Mr Davis said if the PLP is elected to office in the upcoming election, the party hopes to bridge the gap of economic inequality.

“We intend to through intervention and through our social programmes to reach and ensure that the aspirations of many Bahamians is not stifled in any way,” he told reporters yesterday.

“And we hope to be able to bring those who have to understand and appreciate that they have a role to play in ensuring that the common good requires meaning that which is good for them as well requires them to give back and to reach their hands down and pick up their brothers and sisters.”

Saying Bahamians have lost confidence in the Minnis administration, Mr Davis also called for the government to be more transparent with the Bahamian people concerning the future of the country in the

aftermath of COVID-19.

“The Bahamas is reeling from the impact of COVID-19, but the government continues with its ad hoc, imbalanced and scattered approach to the re-opening of our economy,” he said. “…The number of cases continues to rise in 20 US states. This is before the

projected increase from the protests, the size which we will not know for several weeks. What the Minister of Tourism and the Prime Minister owe the Bahamian people right now is honesty about the challenge before us.”

He added: “It may be true we cannot afford to wait for a vaccine to open our

borders. But it may be that in order to protect Bahamians, we need a faster, more reliable way to test people seeking in.”

During a recent press conference, Mr Davis also responded to Finance Minister Peter Turnquest’s recent comments about the government’s rental assistance programme.

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Haiti Records new COVID-19 case every seven minutes HAITI records on average one new case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) every seven minutes as the country recorded nearly 500 cases over Tuesday and Wednesday, health authorities here have said.

They said that 124 new cases were reported on Wednesday bringing the total to 3,662 since the first case was detected on March 19.

The Ministry of Public Health said that two new deaths had also been reported the west of the country, including a child under the age of nine and bringing the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 56.

The Ministry said that there were now 3, 582 active cases and that the country is recording once confirmed case of the virus every seven minutes, particularly over the past three days.

“Over the last 32 days, there were 3,615 cases, an average of one case every 12 minutes, it added.

Citizenship and Patriotism Minister, Guy François Junior, said nearly nine million masks have already been distributed throughout the country.

Meanwhile, the Haitian Embassy in Santo Domingo is distancing itself from what it claims to be fake news circulating

Haiti has over 3500 cases of the respiratory disease.

on social networks, indicating that Haitians living in the Dominican Republic will benefit from financial aid during the pandemic.

The Mission said that it has “not been

informed that organizations or institutions, Dominican, Haitian or foreign, have set up an emergency fund via a bank in the Dominican Republic for Haitian nationals living in the country.”

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Atlantis to open its doors on July 7 HOTEL workers this week voiced optimism that Atlantis’s planned July 7 re-opening represents “real progress” towards a fullon tourism rebound almost three months after the industry’s neartotal shutdown.

The Paradise Island mega resort, in a letter to staff, confirmed that its “phase one” restart would take place on that date when “our first guests” are welcomed back to the Royal Towers and associated water theme park attractions and other amenities.

The document, which while unsigned is likely to have come from Audrey Oswell, Atlantis’ president and managing director, told workers: “After several difficult months I am pleased to inform you that Atlantis will begin welcoming guests back through its doors on July 7, 2020.

“When we started down this path back in March, I reminded you that this, too, shall pass.

And, one day, we would emerge stronger than ever before. While the pandemic and its far-reaching impact on our company and our world may not be over, hopefully we have weathered the worst of this storm and will be looking at

The Paradise Island mega resort confirmed that its “phase one” restart would take place on July 7.

brighter skies going forward.”

Confirming that Atlantis is still adopting a phased approach to its re-opening, the letter added: “Phase One begins on July 7, 2020, when we welcome our first guests back to the Royal [Towers]. In phase one, the Royal Bath, Mayan Temple, Power Tower, Zero Entry and Splashers

will open.

“All beaches will open and Dolphin Cay will open. The main casino, spa and Marina Village will open. Some, but not all, of our restaurants and lounges will open. Phase two of our reopening plan will be contingent upon business volumes.”

Atlantis said only employees

Opposition candidate gets most votes in Guyana’s election recount process GUYANA’S main opposition political party, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), finished with the most votes when the recounting of the ballots in the March 2 elections was completed this week in the South American country.

Guyanese are now awaiting the declaration from their Elections Commission and any legal battles that ensues, since the current administration (APNU/AFC) has not conceded, after claiming fraud.

The result from the recount is in contrast to the announcement by a member of the said commission, who had inflated the number of votes for the APNU/AFC in the country’s largest constituency, Region Four, on March 13.

Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo declared figures that gave APNU/AFC victory, a

required for the first phase reopening will be notified to report back to work, adding that all other members of its roughly 8,000-strong workforce “regrettably... will continue with your furlough. We will call you back at the earliest possible time”.

The resort also warned recalled staff to prepare for a muchchanged work environment due to the implementation of COVID-19 health and safety measures, which will involve social distancing, the wearing of masks by all staff and the regular use of sanitisers.

“The safety of all who pass through our doors is of utmost importance to us,” Atlantis added.

“Accordingly, many new safety measures and protocols have been put in place. From a guest and team member experience we have implemented a comprehensive approach which supports Atlantis Clean & Safe Promise. We have enhanced our standards and will take extra measures to keep our environment safe and clean.

“We know that there will continue to be hardship for many of you. Be assured that we are making every effort to bring tourism back to previous levels so we may get you back to work.... Despite the setbacks, I am confident that our business will rebound and we will emerge stronger than ever.”

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

STEPHEN JENNINGS

Mary Jane, Blue Hills, Contact 341-4502

LABOURER $6.25P/H Cleaning of the surrounding of the property.

PPP’s presidential candidate Irfaan Ali is hoping to become the next president of Guyana.

move that was rejected by the other political parties and the international community. After a lengthy process, which included a move to the court, a recount was eventually agreed upon.

Mingo’s initial tally was 236,928 for the APNU/AFC and 229,481 for the PPP, while the recount figures found that PPP had won 233,336 votes compared to APNU/AFC’s 217,920.

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

#53, P. O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, Provo, Contact

231-0337

CARPENTER $10.00 P/H Install structures and fixtures.

PAULA WARD

121 Parker Ave. Blue Hills Contact 941-4515

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 P/H Providing regular housekeeping

Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. These position is currently held by work permit holder.

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June 13-19, 2020

World News

Coronavirus came to UK ‘on at least 1,300 separate occasions’ CORONAVIRUS was brought into the UK on at least 1,300

separate occasions, a major analysis of the genetics of the

virus shows.

The study, by the Covid-19

A P P O I N T M E N T

Alvin Hegner RESORT MANAGER

Wymara Resort and Villas is pleased to announce Alvin Hegner as our new Resort Manager. Alvin joined the team in 2019 as Director of Engineering and Security, coming from a proven career where he had worked his way up to Vice President of a Fortune 500 Company in the U.S. As an executive, Vice President in technical operations and President of Global Services, he led thousands of employees worldwide. Alvin was extremely successful in operations, strategic innovation, and made positive impacts to inclusion and diversity. We are thrilled that he decided to bring this talent back home to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Alvin originates from Turks and Caicos Islands, the community of Kew, North Caicos.

He moved back to the Turks and Caicos Islands early in 2019 after living in Europe, the United States and working throughout Asia. Since moving back, he worked in the hospitality industry as a consultant. Alvin then sought out Wymara Resort and Villas to further build on his career, identifying the need and want to give back to his fellow Turks Islanders by providing comprehensive leadership, training, and opportunities for all. We are excited that he is back in the Turks and Caicos Islands and that he ultimately decided to join Wymara on a full-time basis.

Genomics UK consortium (CogUK), completely quashes the idea that a single “patient zero” started the whole UK outbreak.

The analysis also finds China, where the pandemic started, had a negligible impact on cases in the UK. Instead those initial cases came mostly from European countries.

The researchers analysed the genetic code of viral samples taken from more than 20,000 people infected with coronavirus in the UK. Then, like a gigantic version of a paternity test, the geneticists attempted to piece together the virus’s massive family tree.

This was combined with data on international travel to get to the origins of the UK epidemic.

They found the UK’s coronavirus epidemic did not have one origin - but at least 1,356 origins. On each of those occasions somebody brought the infection into the UK from abroad and the virus began to spread as a result.

“The surprising and exciting conclusion is that we found the UK epidemic has resulted from a very large number of separate importations,” said Prof Nick Loman, from Cog-UK and the University of Birmingham.

“It wasn’t a patient zero,” he added.

The study showed that less than 0.1% of those imported cases came directly from China. Instead the UK’s coronavirus epidemic was largely initiated by travel from Italy in late February, Spain in earlyto-mid-March and then France in mid-to-late-March.

“The big surprise for us was how fluid the process was, the rate of and source of virus introduction shifted rapidly over

the course of only a few weeks,” said Prof Oliver Pybus, from the University of Oxford.

“This happened later than perhaps we would have expected,” added Prof Loman.

The study estimates 80% of those initial cases arrived in the country between 28 Feb and 29 March - the time the UK was debating whether to lockdown.

After this point, the number of new imported cases diminished rapidly.

The earliest one could be traced back to the beginning of February, but it is possible there were cases even earlier that could not be picked up by the analysis.

The study also says the controversial football match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, on 11 March, probably had very little impact on bringing the virus into the country.

An estimated 3,000 fans flew in from Spain to watch the game, but there were 20,000 people flying in from Spain every single day in mid-March. “[It] shows that individual events such as football matches likely made a negligible contribution to the number of imports at that time,” the study says.

The imported cases each started off a chain of transmission where the virus is passed from one person, to the next, to the next and so on.

However, the study shows lockdown has massively disrupted the spread of the virus.

“If there’s good news here, these chains of transmission were and are being suppressed and going extinct as a result of social distancing and we continue to see that now,” Prof Loman said.

(BBC)

While this announcement comes at a time where we are facing the biggest impact to the hospitality industry in our existence. Alvin has risen to the challenge and played an influential role in managing both Wymara’s assets and resources during this crisis.

He worked closely with ownership in laying out our strategic direction and building business continuity plans to lead Wymara forward.

With considerable experience in customer service and operations, Alvin will support our General Manager Jorge Collazo, and lead the operations at Wymara Resort and Villas with our 170 employees. He is highly capable in guiding our human capital strategy as we take the next steps in making Wymara a great place to work. Alvin will inspire the operational team while implementing processes and business strategy across various departments.

The initial cases came mostly from European countries.

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Trump threatens to ‘take back’ Seattle protest zone US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has threatened to “take back” a police-free district where protesters have been given free rein in Seattle.

Police abandoned a precinct in the city on Monday after days of violent confrontation with demonstrators.

Mr Trump said the area had been overtaken by “Domestic Terrorists”, but Washington state leaders told him not to meddle in their affairs.

Since police withdrew, demonstrations in the area have been largely peaceful.

It has been called Chaz, an abbreviation of Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. Hundreds of people have been gathering there to demonstrate, hear speeches and attend events.

The protests in Seattle, Washington began in response to last month’s death in police custody of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

President Trump, who has pushed states to take firm action against protesters, has meanwhile outlined proposals for reforming police, including greater funding for training and national guidelines on the use of force.

However, he dismissed calls for defunding the police as an “extreme agenda”. Such a measure involves budgets being allocated directly to communities rather than law enforcement.

The area around East Precinct in Seattle became a battleground between protesters and police in the past two weeks, leading the governor to send in the National Guard and for the mayor to impose a curfew.

During the violence, demonstrators threw petrol bombs and other missiles at police, cars were torched and looting broke out, according to local media.

At the weekend, Seattle police used tear gas and flash bangs to disperse protesters. Members of the city council rebuked the police department, accusing them of heavy-handed tactics.

Then on Monday, the mayor ordered barricades removed near the precinct and the police building was boarded up.

Since then protesters have taken over a zone spanning about six blocks of Capitol Hill, a hub of the city’s trendy arts scene that has been gentrified in recent years as tech workers drive up

property prices.

Local media describe a festivallike atmosphere, with poetry readings, music and movie nights.

Free fizzy water, snacks, sunscreen and hand sanitiser are available.

While the protesters say they are leaderless, armed volunteers have

been spotted at checkpoints asking for the ID of people entering.

In a series of tweets, the Republican president lashed out

at liberal Democratic leaders in the north-western US state of Washington and its most populous city of Seattle.

26 CLASSIFIEDS CLAMANTINA SMITH

Back Road, Millennium Highway, Providenciales, TCI Contact: (649) 346-2781/3389001

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary/Wages: $286.00 per WEEK Responsibilities/Duties: · Maintaining cleanliness of home · Laundry · Caregiving of children whilst mother works BELONGERS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR BOARD, MINISTRY OF BOARDER CONTROL.

ROBERTS JARED Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: Cleaning outside the property with sweeper pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on daily basis.

Salary: $6. 70 per hour

CONTACT: 232 60 77

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ALICIA BENNICE MALCOLM GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $6.50 per hour CONTACT:431-4905 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21554

ARTHUR ROBINSON 1149 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

To assist with various labourer duties around the property such as garbage removal and yard cleaning.

Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 649-941-5195

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

21560

DOLORES CONOLLY PLANTATION HILLS is looking for a

LABOURER

Duties: maintain surrounding, trimming trees to work 5 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4070

this position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

21557

PIERRE’S BARBER SHOP & BEAUTY SALON

NEPTUNE VILLAS

BARBER

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS

#12 STARS BUILDING, AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 331-2316

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21568

#533 Chalk Sound Drive Is seeking to employ a

Duties: get villa ready for guests, change bedding, clean villas Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5306

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 21558

ELEGANT BEAUTY TCI #43 KEVIN QUALITY CLEANING BUILDING, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking

1 BEAUTICIAN

ELIE’S LANDSCAPING CLEANING SERVICES #10 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER

$6.50 hourly Hair styling, shampooing, hair relaxers and texturing techniques. Hair treatment, cutting and styling hair in order to maintain customer image. Hair treatments, braiding etc.

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

• 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. These position is for a first time applicant 21482

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

KIN KHAO RESTAURANT

ISPARKLE THE SALON

CONTACT: 347-5770

IBO Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking

2 COOKS

• Setting up workstations.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.

• Must have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in cooking Thai food.

• To work 5-6 days a week.

Salary: $2,000 monthly

CONTACT: 649-343-3661

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held by work permit holders

21559

CONTACT: 232-7124

21567

KISHCO PLAZA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

• Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, and etc.

• Salary: Based on qualifications

CONTACT: 341-0363

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21556

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES Acting on behalf of

L AW CLERK Applications are invited for the position of Law Clerk, to assist our attorneys with various legal matters. All applications will be considered, but persons with the following skills and experience will be given preference: • Five (5) years or more working in a law firm in the Islands, or abroad; • Advanced computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, PC Law, and to a lesser extent Microsoft Excel; • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; • An ability to work with minimum supervision on legal files; • An ability to work directly with clients to collect documents; • Skilled at preparing first drafts of standardized legal documents and correspondence, including sale and purchase agreements, pleadings, motions, and affidavits; • An ability to attend at closings of real estate transactions on behalf of attorney; • A willingness to work long hours, including on weekends and holidays; • Organized, punctual, and reliable; and • A Law Clerk’s degree or Law Clerk’s diploma from a recognized university or college.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to Saunders & Co., Attention: Office Manager – via Fax: 941-4533 or Email: info@saunders.tc and to The Ministry of Border Control and Employment, Labour Department, Providenciales.

This position is currently filled by a work permit holder.

21555

HAIRTASTIC BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE

Restaurant & Cafeteria

ANGE +A

COSMETOLOGIST

LABOURER

(treatment to hair, skin & nails ) 631 Blue Hills, $8 hourly, 344-1778

(dumping trash, keep area clean) Lower Bight, Aniela’s Plaza #2 Provo $7 Hourly, 244-5408

ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

ALBERT SMITH

(Fabricate & install windows, Doors, flooring & cabinetry) 3459911, North Central, #32 Millennium Hwy, Provo $9 Hourly, Vacant Position

Taken care of garden and etc. #475 Milleninum Highway $7 Hourly ,3425757 Vacant position

FRANK JEAN

BUTCHER

CARPENTER

LABOURER

(yard cleaning) $7 hourly, 346-7174 Bible St #37B Blue Hills, Provo

GREENSKEEEPER

SUNNY FOOD SUPER MARKET Cleaning and cutting meat. $8 hourly ,2322857 #1 South Dock Rd, Provo

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

21613

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ADAMS GREGORY

DIREON WILLIAMS Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ELBON TALBOT

HORIZON CONSTRUCTION

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Unit 101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay. Is seeking a

LABOURER

STEEL ERECTOR WORKER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

• Put metal in sheet rock.

• install and fix steel girders, pipework and beams • 5 days a week Salary: $9 hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21593

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 21585

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21548

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21584

JOHANA BIEN AIME

JOVER CONSTRUCTION LTD.

KENDALL SAUNDERS

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets.

Salary: $7.5 per hourly

CONTACT: 332 63 28

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets.

Salary: $7per hourly

CONTACT: 243 07 50

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21594

MINOU HAIR BRAIDING STYLES HOSPITAL ROAD, Grand-Turk Is seeking to employ a

HAIR STYLIST

Braiding clients hair.

Must be willing to work 6 days in a week. Salary: $6.50 per hourly

CONTACT: 348 0235

His job is to sweep the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets. Salary: $7.5 per hourly

CONTACT: 241 25 32

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $500 weekly

CONTACT: 946-5414

PALM GROVE, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7.50per hourly

CONTACT: 341 9171

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

21591

JENNINGS PHILEMON

PALM GROV, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets.

Towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $7.5 per hourly

CONTACT: 231 9952

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 21588

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

DOMESTIC WORKER

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets.

Salary: $7 per hourly

HELP WANTED

CONTACT: 232 14 00

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21547

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

21597

22 Cooper Jack Bay Rd, Industrial Park, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands BWI is looking to fill the following positions:

NICOLA KENNEDY

P&D EMPLOYMENT

LABOURERS

CONTACT: 3447416 OR 346-7611

Murry Hill, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER

His job is to sweep the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets.

Salary: $7 per hourly

CONTACT: 245 54 71

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 21587

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21595

RACHELLE DESRONVILLES

ROBERT LIGHTBOURNE

OVER BACK Is seeking to employ

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets.

Salary: $6.50 per hourly

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets.

Salary: $7. 5per hourly

CONTACT: 342 08 40

CONTACT: 245 0224

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21596

CONTACT: 347-9085

JARAD ROBERTS

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

21592

Acting on behalf of

L&D CONSTRUCTION Back Road, Millennium Highway

TILE SETTER

- $10 hourly Cutting tiles, applying mortar on tile, tile alignment.

CONTACT: 649-243-3645

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21583

ROBINSON BENJAMIN

Close al Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets.

To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7per hourly

CONTACT: 231 7026

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21590

TIBOR’S MACHINE SHOP LTD.

• • • •

Clean metal works Positive attitude and eager to assist Miscellaneous painting Clean and maintain a clean shop, machines, equipment and any incoming jobs • Assist in repairs/welding/machining when required.

• Operate specific equipment in a safe and efficient way per supervisor’s instruction • Able to operate power and hand tools • Provide manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments Wage starts at $6.25 per hr.

MOULD MAKER/MACHINISTS

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.

• Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments.

• Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.

• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.

• Must have a valid trade specific certification with at least 5 years working experience.

Wage: $11 per hr.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802/ EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO ancha@tiborsmachineshop. com, or send resume to the Labour Board.

POSITIONS HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS; BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

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ANOUZE WILLIAMS

DEYON SEYMOUR

#27 Miracle Cl., Millennium Highway.

Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345-8118

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

21582

SHORE CLUB RD., LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 341-2758 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21586

EUFEMIA REYES SMITH/LA FAMILIA #8 Ball Park Lane, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

STEWARD

Washing dishes, clean kitchen area and bathroom, etc.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1021

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

21580

ERB CONSTRUCTION Requires a

SENIOR TRUSTS OFFICER We are looking for an experienced senior (10 years full time experience or more) Trust professional to join our team RESPONSIBILITIES: • Setting up of trust structures per international tax advice and maintain and administer existing trusts structures, unit trust and offshore companies.

• Draft and coordinate the drafting of all necessary legal documents required for managing day to day matters of Trusts and Corporate entities (e.g. letters, trustee resolutions, deeds of amendments, etc.) and be responsible for managing the relationship, legal and administrative matters of a portfolio of trusts and companies following applicable legislation and internal procedures.

• Execute and manage the full cycle of typical trust transactions, including trust set-up, bank account opening, asset injections, restructuring, declaring distributions, change of deed’s jurisdiction, and terminations.

• Control and handling of monthly billing, including reporting of productivity and recommendations of out of scope work.

• Manage client relationships, operational risk, service level agreements and coordination of client deliverables. Develop, maintain and expand contact with clients and the intermediaries working for target clients, especially high net worth individuals/ families; and ensure that all stakeholders are serviced well.

ATTRIBUTES/TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Expertise in the laws, processes and documents relating to trust and company secretarial administration, as well as trust accounts • Strong organization and communication skills, excellent attention to detail • Able to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment while maintaining high standards of professionalism and efficiency • Understanding of reporting for AML, ATED, US and UK FATCA, and CRS • Good command of Viewpoint (Version 7) software, including entity admin and practice management module • Proficient user of Microsoft Packages including Power point, Excel and Word • Understanding of Private Equity, Hedge funds and Quoted investments Requirement: • Minimum 10 years’ experience working internationally in the trust and company secretarial field • STEP qualified • Experience in client relationship management in Private Client industry • Strong knowledge of the international and domestic regulatory and compliance regime • Strong command of written and spoken English • Financially literate, and ready to support the Finance Director and Managing Director in managing performance targets for the business

Salary will be according to experience and competitive with other international finance centres, and in the range of US$85,000.00 TO US$100,000.00.

Interested and qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders should make application to office@coriats.com or 82 Cherokee Road, and also with the Labour Department. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Blue Hills Close Millennium Highway 331-1067

LABOURER

construction: to gathered and removed rubble, dirt, and hazardous waste from construction sites, disposed off all trash, operated cleaning equipment & utilized cleaning materials, cleaned and maintained construction sites.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour RENEWAL, POSITION IS HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE 21603

LUXURY CAR WASH

Butterfield Drive, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS

• Washing cars.

• Interacting with customers.

• Balancing sales at the end of the day.

Salary: $7-10 hourly

CONTACT: 342-8684

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21546

GEORGE SOLON #343 FRONT ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DIVER

Requirements are diving on all fishing trips. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 344-9209

LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY

Landscaping and cleaning

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 232-7073

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

IMPAC MANUFACTURE & HIGH FASHION

LUXURY CONSTRUCTION

21544

# 1 Betty Building, Bible street Blue Hills, 241-5286

TAILOR

Create new pieces of clothing from patterns and designs or alter existing garments to fit customers better. based on their specifications, needs, and preferences. take customers' measurements, assist in fabric selection, and arrange fittings to determine whether additional adjustments are needed.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference.

21602

VIP BEAUTY SALON & BARBER # 2 Grace Plaza, Millennium Highway 649-333-5032

SALON HELPER

Keep shampoo area clean and organized.

Maintain salon appearance and cleanliness.

Sweep around stylists' chairs.

Pay: 6.25 per hour FIRST TIME APPLICATION/ RENEWAL. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE 21605

MANPOWER SERVICES

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

Apt. #155 Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

3 Hope Street, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a PAINTER - $1,400 MONTHLY

HYNETTA FORBES

AC TECHNICIAN $2,000 MONTHLY

• Electrical Diagnostics, installations and repairs air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

• Necessary qualifications and experience required • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in similar position

Contact: 241-4976 Email: Manpower-services@hotmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21549

21545

Snake Hill, Blue Hills 232-1563

LABOURER

Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.

Help equipment operator, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary. Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.

Load or unload construction materials.

Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as scaffolding.

Remove, fill, or compact earth.

Perform site clean-up.

Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference.

21601

LUXURY CONSTRUCTION

Snake Hill, Blue Hills 232-1563

LABOURER

Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.

Help equipment operator, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary. Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.

Load or unload construction materials.

Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as scaffolding.Remove, fill, or compact earth.

Perform site clean-up.

Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference.

21604

MEDELINE JEAN #3 MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-6169

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21581

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PRADA LOUNGE BAR & GRILL

#7 IBO Building, Behind Ball Park, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER

• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms Salary: $6.50 hourly

RAW DEAL/ GEORGE SOLON 343 Front Road, North Side Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BOAT MECHANIC Repair and drive boat.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 344-9209

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21577

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21578

S&B CONSTRUCTION

BLUE WATER RESORT MANAGEMENT LTD

CONTACT: 243-9659

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ A

CARPENTER

Duties: To Install Structures and fixtures, Doors, Windows, must be able to use electrical tools. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6432

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Held by a work permit holder.

21607

Coral Gardens, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 432-1480

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21563

DAMARA LAVILETTE

CAICEDO CLEANERS

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER

#9 INDUSTRIAL PARK, GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

192 South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

Salary: $7 hourly

After the building is finished, clean the building.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 348-2212

CONTACT: 332-4404

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21574

DERYK & CAROLYN INGHAM Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 245-6120 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21564

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21561

D’NATIVE GIFT SHOP

Tumpa Drive, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CRAFT ASSISTANT

• Applicant should be able to assist with the making of local craft, weaving straws etc.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-331-7641

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

21612

S TIMES 4 CONSTRUCTION

Technology Dr., Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 341-7375

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21579

BNT CARIBBEAN SUNRISE RESTAURANT #465 Academy Way, Down Town, Blue Hills Is seeking a

COOK

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 343-3275

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

21565

CAICEDO CLEANERS 192 South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

2 CLEANERS

After the building is finished, clean the building. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 332-4404

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

21562

ELIZABETH SQUARE LTD/ ALBERT MUSGROVE #8 Tropical Street, Behind Glass Shack

CARPENTER - $8 HOURLY

Install structures and fixtures.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY

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

CONTACT: 231-0271

Email: albertdiamond2010@ hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

21615

BROS AUTO REPAIRS

DEREK JENNINGS

MECHANIC

DOMESTIC WORKER

Church Folly, Grand Turk

Duties: To Fixing and/ or repair vehicles and Ensuring they are in road worthiness Standard and any other duties as assigned By management. SALARY: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-9545

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

21609

Hospital Road, Grand Turk

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-7069

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Is a first time work Permit appliction.

21610

29 RAYMOND SIMMONS Moore’s Alley, Grand Turk

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, dispose of garbage and any other duties as necessary.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 243-2660

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

21608

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION EQUITY LTD. AS CHARGEE, PURSUANT TO THE CHARGE AND THE REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT IT WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION THE PROPERTIES LISTED BELOW. THE PUBLIC AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT 10:00 AM THE 8th DAY OF JULY, 2020 AT THE OFFICES OF TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF, CHANCERY COURT BUILDING, 1276 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES,

PROPERTY #1:

TITLE 60804/169, THE BIGHT AND THOMAS STUBBS, PROVIDENCIALES PROPRIETOR: PHOENIX DEVELOPMENTS LTD. PROPERTY: A PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY 0.35 ACRES ON THE EAST SIDE OF PRINCESS DRIVE OPPOSITE THE SOMERSET RESORT, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF GRACE BAY BEACH. ON THE PROPERTY THERE IS A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF APPROXIMATELY 2550 SQUARE FEET INCLUDING ENTRY PORCH, FOYER, OPEN KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING AREA, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, OWNER’S CLOSET, LAUNDRY ROOM, POWDER ROOM ALL ON THE MAIN FLOOR. ON THE MEZZANINE LEVEL THERE IS A BEDROOM AND BATHROOM. THERE IS A DECK AND POOL WITH SIDE AND REAR PATIOS.

PROPERTY #2:

TITLE 60804/170, THE BIGHT AND THOMAS STUBBS, PROVIDENCIALES PROPRIETOR: PHOENIX DEVELOPMENTS LTD. PROPERTY: A PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY 1.03 ACRES ON THE EAST SIDE OF PRINCESS DRIVE OPPOSITE THE SOMERSET AND IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE SIBONNE RESORT, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF GRACE BAY BEACH. ON THE PROPERTY IS A PARTIALLY COMPLETED MULTI-UNIT CONDOMINIUM BUILDING WITH FIVE STORIES DESIGNED TO BE USED FOR SHORT TERM VACATION RENTALS.IN ADDITION THE PROPERTY HAS AN INGROUND POOL AND DECK WITH LARGE PAVED PARKING AREA. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FROM TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF. NOTE THAT BOTH PROPERTIES ARE BEING SOLD AS IS.

EQUITY LTD. c/o Twa Marcelin Wolf 1276 Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands phone: (649) 946-4261 Email: tmw@tmwlaw.tc 21600

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G&G CONSTRUCTION CO. #20 Blue Hills Road Is seeking to employ a

MASON Repairs, maintains and

alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 241-2962

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21566

JEFFERY HALL #21 THE BIGHT, PRINCESS DRIVE Is seeking to employ

LABOURER

• Cleaning and helping around the property.

• Must be willing to work 5 days per week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-2325144

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

21569

JOSEPH SKIPPINGS

Lyson Robinson Apt. #12, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 242-9087

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21579

MR. GROUPER

KAREN ADAMS POLLARD

Prospect #10, Cooper Jack Is seeking to employ a

#73 Princess Drive, Lower Bight. Is seeking to employ a

CHEF

LABOURER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 244-8820 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

21614

• Setting up workstations. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

Contact: 649-241-5563 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

21616

LONG BAY EXPRESS 404 Long Bay. Is seeking to employ a

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Technician

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

SUMMARY:

Technician is responsible for the day to day operation of the Service Station.

Bookkeeper SUMMARY:

ADVERTISEMENT

FIBERGLASS HELPER/ YARD LABOURER

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have knowledge in POS system • Must have knowledge in bookkeeping • Must have knowledge in OPW Monitoring Systems • Must be capable to maintain and willing to work long hours, weekends and holidays.

• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral form.

• Salary commensurates with experience.

Qualified Applicants should send a copy of their application to:

WANTED: FIBERGLASS HELPER/YARD LABOURER Caicos Marina and Shipyard, located in Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, invites applications to fill a position for the job of Fiberglass Helper/Yard Labourer

Longbayexpress@gmail.com or call 941-8111 And send a copy of your application to the Labour Board This Position is currently held by work permit holder

21552

FamilyChoice Pharmacy

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have proven experience hauling and blocking boats in correct areas on blocks and stands • General understanding of fiberglassing and boat construction • Knowledge of materials and chemicals used in boat repair and cleaning heavily fouled surfaces • Keen attention to detail • Self motivated • Ability to work some weekends and holidays

121 Blue Mountain Rd, Horizon House Unit B, Providenciales Tel: 649-941-5202. Staff Required:

PHARMACIST

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Must have a B-Pharm degree from an accredited University.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ management experience in retail pharmacy.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years as a registered pharmacist.

Main Duties: • Oversee preparation of all medicines.

• Dispense prescription medicines to customers with proper advice.

• Advise customers on the treatment of minor ailments using OTC medicine.

• Inventory control and management.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Cleaning the facilities, landscaping, washing boats, stain treatments and removal, assist in preparation and application of fiberglass, pressure washing boat bottoms, sanding and painting boat bottoms using antifouling paint.

WAGE RATE: Wage paid is $9.50 per hour weekly.

APPLICATION:

Applications are invited from qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders and copies of same should be submitted to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by an eligible Work Permit Holder.

Applications must be submitted in writing and delivered to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales.

Or send via email at info@caicosmarina.com. Persons may also contact us via telephone at 649 946 5600.

Invoicing, bill payments, cheques printing and overall reconciliation.

Monitors fuel levels on tankers and underground tanks using OPW Monitoring system and perform unloading of necessary fuel. Social Media marketing – posting products, services and promotional items. Email & website maintenance and graphics

development for the company. PointOf-Sale system maintenance, product updating, report generation. Gilbarco fuel pumps and console maintenance and overall configuration.

Applications should be submitted no later than June 28th, 2020

Managing Director Email address: director@familychoicepharmacy.com Only successful applicant will be contracted for an interview 21607

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OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LTD #101 GRACE BAY COURT, GRACE BAY

FINISHING MECHANIC

finish operations on the appropriate jobs in the order needed to meet production schedules. Maintain time log for all work orders processed. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, internal sketches, and specifications provided by engineering. Perform quality work.

Salary: $17 hourly Contact: 331-9854 email: carlos@ho2group.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21550

THE TRINITY SHOP #14 MARI GOLD WAY, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 341-0929

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

21573

ROSELYN MALCOLM East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• General House cleaning and any other duties as necessary.

• Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-4299

QCARS RENTAL LTD

Graceway House Unit A-201 Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER

• Maintenance and cleaning of turbo diesel powered vehicles.

• Experience required knowledge of running tests, performance & diagnostics.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-345-3745

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20517

THE VILLAS AT BLUE MOUNTAIN #2 AZURE COURT, BLUE MOUNTAIN Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 333 62 44

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21586

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: TCI TVET Institution LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00

JOB REFERENCE NO: APB1-20-74

SERCURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SMS) TDMG, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY OFFICER

Monitor property entrance, authorize of people and vehicles.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-331-7676

GRACE BAY SUITES

His job is to sweep the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets. Salary: $7.5 per hourly

Registrar

CONTACT: 649-232-6880

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21619

SAMANTHA LIGHTBOURNE

DOMESTIC WORKER

JOB REFERENCE NO: APB1-20-74

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director/Principal, the Registrar is responsible for the administration of policies and procedures to guide the admission, registration, records management and student affairs/services activities of the Campus.

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

Back Salina , Grand Turk Is seeking to employ

(APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12TH JUNE 2020)

DOMESTIC WORKER/ CLEANER Clean & disinfect villas including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, doing laundry, outdoor sitting area & balconies etc. Salary: $8 hourly

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

21617

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

21551

353B Grace Bay Road

SEWER MAINTENANCE WORKER

New position: experience required $7.00/hr: RESPONSIBILITIES • repairs / maintenance for septic and sewer systems • hard physical labor cleaning / repairs of manholes and septic systems using heavy equipment • manholes bug prevention • monitors sewer maintenance overflow • performs cleaning and sewer maintenance inside guest rooms, office and grounds Please send resume: allnewgracebaysuites@gmail.com 649-241-7050 21481

Dean

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services & DEPARTMENT: TCI TVET Institution LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 JOB SUMMARY: The Dean is responsible for providing effective leadership in the implementation of strategic and operational plans and policies; directing the academic, financial and administrative functions of the TVET Institution. The Dean is therefore responsible for managing the administrative and academic functions of the Campus, ensuring the delivery of quality training programmes in preparing a pool of certified, competent workers for the development and maintenance of the Turks and Caicos workforce at excellent standard. Additionally, the Dean is also responsible for establishing and managing the income generating, micro Training Based Enterprises.

For full details regarding this position please visit our website at https://www.gov.tc/governmentvacancies

PLEASE NOTE: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed).

(APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12TH JUNE 2020)

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

The Judicial Service Commission The Judicial Service Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands invites applications for the positions of

2 MAGISTRATES

SALARY PER MAGISTRATE: $59,552.52 per annum (tax free) The 2 post-holders will each be responsible for the conduct of: (1) The Magistrate’s Court in Grand Turk, with additional responsibility for court sittings at South Caicos Magistrate’s Court.

(2) The Magistrate’s Court at Providenciales.

Both magistrates will handle cases regarding criminal, traffic, youth justice, juvenile (care and protection), guardianship and custody of children, maintenance/affiliation, civil matters and coroner’s inquests in their respective courts.

RENUMERATION PACKAGE: PROFESSIONAL ALLOWANCE - $6,000 per annum TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE - $1,800 per annum TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE - $ 2,760 per annum HOUSING ALLOWANCE – $120,250.00 per annum

Please submit completed applications to:

James Astwood Secretary, Judicial Services Commission Waterloo, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Applications can be sent by facsimile to 649 946-2903 or sent by email to Jaastwood@gov.tc with the subject line : MAGISTRATE APPLICATION. If sent by courier, envelopes should have the subject: MAGISTRATE APPLICATION clearly marked on the front.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS. Closing date: 15th June 2020

ADVENTURESCAPE LTD.

ACE PLUMBING

3 PLUMBERS

RENEWAL DUTIES: INSTALLING, FITTING, CUTTING PLUMBING PIPES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $15.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 649-245-8046

QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 21463

TRINITY GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

dba The Web Shop - 202N Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales

Computer Programmer

• Formal university training and significant experience of at least 10 years or more.

• Ability to supervise a variety of outsourced programming projects throughout the world, costing and estimating time to complete projects from implementation to delivery.

• Expert in programming language PHP, HTML5, JavaScript, Ajax, C++, XM, MySQL database engineering, advanced knowledge

to use APIs and REST-API. • Expert in graphic design, advanced knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Expert in online marketing and Search Engine Optimization.

• 40 hour work week.

• Basic salary of 40$K.

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

Contact: 649-941-4634. Email: admin@adventurescape.com

21458

COCO BISTRO

HANDYMAN Salary/Wages: $352.00 per WEEK Responsibilities/ Duties: Assisting electrician, mason and carpenters

Belongers are invited to submit their application to the Labour Board, Ministry of Boarder Control. 21502

COCO BISTRO

#10 Oak Avenue. Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

• Maintenance of building and property upkeep • Removes debris from around the building • Takes care of the garden; watering the garden, planting and transplanting of plants Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5369 EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC

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

21484

CONTACT: 432-5809

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

21465

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

• To work 6 days per week.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

weekends and public holidays • Salary $8 per hour • Taking orders, picking up orders and taking order to table • Cleaning tables

Please send resume to The Labor Department, contact: 649946-5369. This position is held by a work permit holder Email: cocobistro@tciway.tc Deadline for application is not later than June 22nd, 2020

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

BARMAID

• Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $300 weekly

#10 Oak Avenue. Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

WAITRESS

• Must have a clean police record • Must work 44 hours per week • Must have 5 years or more experience • Must be willing to work

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

COCO BISTRO

#10 Oak Avenue. Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

COCO PALMS BAR

Address: Trinity Lane, Long Bay, Providenciales, TCI Contact: (649) 244-4837

21485

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CONTACT: 946-5369 EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21487

DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD is looking for

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

SUPERVISOR (2)

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE CAP9.01

NOTICE OF LOST LAND CERTIFICATE

Applicant’s requirements includes: • 5 years of retail experience with at least 2 year in a supervisory role • Experience in logistics procedures. Transport & warehousing background, knowledge of current custom legislation • Strong leadership skills • Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and motivate employees • Advanced knowledge of jewelry and gemstones • Good problem solving skills • Available to work store schedule

SALES ASSOCIATE (2)

Applicant’s requirements includes: • 2 years of travel retail experience • Fluent in English oral and written • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays • Standing for extended period of time • Comfortable with climbing ladders • Able to safely lift boxes • Available to work store schedule • Computer literacy required

Resumes should be emailed to: cesar.guerra@gt.dufry.com Minimum wages 7.00 / hour. *Positions are currently held by work permit holders

TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 61101/30 & 34 LONG BAY HILLS PROVIDENCIALES

21454

32 CLASSIFIEDS

FLOWERS BY EA

Whereas KENNETH GORDON BROWN of 203 Seasage Road, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies has declared that the Land Certificate for the above-mentioned title number registered in the name of TRADEWINDS LIMITED was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take that I, TONI-ANN FOSTER, ACTING REGISTRAR OF LANDS, shall issue a new Land Certificate for the said title six weeks from the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 29th day of May 2020.

Signed TONI-ANN FOSTER (MS.) Acting Registrar of Lands 21475

FLORIST

Applicant must possess a minimum of five years experience as an Acting Florist, with relevant certification. Must have extensive knowledge of tropical flowers, foliage and potted plants, including their names, sensational availability and lifespan.

Candidates must have experience using current styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional

use of certain flowers for weddings, funerals, etc.

Must be able to work outdoors and irregular hours. Possess five years experience in floral retail using POS systems. Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public. Starting salary commensurate with experience.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS INCLUDING ISLANDERS/BELONGER CAN BRING ALL APPLICATIONS TO EA SERVICES LTD. LOCATED AT #65 BEECHWOOD ROAD, GRACE BAY VILLAGE, PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL TO YVONNE@EAGROUPTCI.COM. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR AN INTERVIEW. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER HOWEVER QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 21504

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CAICOS ENTERPRISES LTD.

Box 926 Suites A 201 & A202, Regent Village East Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/PROMOTIONS DUTIES: • Website design/ maintenance • Social media, advertising, branding • Public relations • Client management • Contractual drafting • Salary: $2000/month REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or business • Proficient in Wordpress, BlueHost, Excel, Publisher • Superior oral/written communication • 5+ years’ experience in marketing, promotions, website design, contractual drafting • Fluent in English & French

21476

COCO BISTRO

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21473

DAPHNE PENN

COOK

39 CASURINA CLOSE, SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

• Must have 15 or more years if experience • Prepping for meals • Preparing orders as they are place Salary: $30,000 per year. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

• Carpentry on and around my home.

• Applicant must be willing to work at all times.

Salary: $250 weekly

CONTACT: 232-1288

CONTACT: 946-5369 EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Deadline for application is June 22nd, 2020 21483

D’SIRI BEAUTY SALON

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21471

D’S CATERING/CONI DEANNA MALCOLM

#1 Kishco Building, Airport Road. Is seeking a

25 LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

Cosmetologist

HELPER

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store Salary: $7.50 hourly

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

• 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 331-9063

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CONTACT: 649-346-1611

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21491

BAYVIEW MOTORS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER SUMMARY: The Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the service and repair of vehicles brought to the dealership. The service Manager is responsible for operations, profitability, employee supervision, and customer satisfaction in the Service Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: • Answer Technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs.

• Main dealer experience preferred.

• Must be able to identify vehicle parts both on and off the vehicle.

• Oversee service ordering of parts and tools.

• Energetic, can work in a fast-paced environment.

• Team Oriented.

• Maintain customer satisfaction scores, and look at ways to increase these Manufacturer warranty claims submissions • Oversee training and supervising of service department employees.

• Set schedules and assign tasks to service department employees.

• Attend required management meetings.

• Maintain effective employee relations.

• Can travel abroad for supplier conferences.

• At least 5 yrs. Automotive retail service manager experience required.

• ASE Certification or equivalent required • Extensive knowledge in all aspects of main dealer aftersales processes (Mercedes, Chrysler, Suzuki, Toyota) including repair, estimating, parts identifying and ordering.

• Hours of operation 8-5.30pm Mon-Friday Saturday 9am-1pm.

• Salary range is between $45,000 to $55,000 per year

AUTOMOTIVE BODY TECHNICIAN DUTIES INCLUDE: • Repair and replace of body panels/parts • Sanding / priming / painting of body components • Maintenance of the shop tools and equipment • Application of anti-corrosion treatment • Operation of vehicle frame adjustment equipment • Training / supervision of apprentice body-man • This position is physically demanding, and successful applicant must be able to work long periods of time on his feet and can lift a minimum of 60lbs.

• Salary range is from $10 to $15 per hour

FASHION TOO

REPAIR IT 4 U

UNIT #2 ALICE & ALICE PLAZA, AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking a

#1 Cold Spot, Leeward Highway. Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

LABOURER

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

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-4656

CONTACT: 243-6745

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BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CLEANER

CONTACT: 649-241-5563

#10 Oak Avenue, Grace Bay Road. Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

81 PALM CIRCLE, LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

• Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and cleaning rooms.

• Complete routine cleaning tasks in assigned home areas.

• Dust window blinds and reorganize room items to their original places.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

This is a new position. To apply contact info@ caicosenterprises.com or 649-344-2936. Belongers are encouraged to submit applications to the Labour Department

• Responsible for recipes and planning daily specials • Punctuality and adhering to management schedule • Making sure kitchen is closed properly

D&D RELIABLE CLEANING SERVICES

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Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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LABOURER DUTIES INCLUDE: • Daily maintenance of the buildings and surroundings • Cleaning and repair of company facilities and equipment • Stocking shelves, moving parts • Unloading containers and or deliveries • Able to drive a range of vehicles including buses, and manual vehicles • Must be courteous at all times, • Must have a valid driver’s license • With little or no supervision • Willing to work on weekends and holidays • Salary range is from $7 to $10 per hour 21480

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JILL SWANN

SAMANTHA PARKER # 70 Liney Ave, Blue Hills 245-5725

NANNY

HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD. is seeking to employ a

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIESEL MECHANIC With the knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and engines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicant will be expected to perform Preventative Maintenance, correct defects, prepare equipment for work daily and make possible field calls.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years heavy equipment mechanic experience • Clean Police Record • Valid Driver’s License

SKILLS

• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment and supplies used in the repair of motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Skilled in the use of a variety of hand

• • • • • • •

Cleaning and helping around the property.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 231-3122

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21489

Renewal. This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference

tools.

Skilled in the use of gas and electric welding equipment.

Skilled in the use of mechanized tool, jacks and hoists.

Skilled in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.

Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.

Ability to read manuals and schematics.

Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components.

Ability to enter information in fleet maintenance management software.

Airport Road, South Caicos Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

care for my children, supervise while am at work, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean dining & living room, wash and iron. Pay: 6.25 per hour

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LARRY JOSEPH

#20 Grace Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 247-3599

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21457

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Is looking for a

Financial Controller

COMPENSATION

• Based on Experience

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time

Please submit applications to main office at C 5-6 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulator of financial services business in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill several vacancies.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 15 JUNE 2020

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organizations are met.

• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approval external auditor.

• Document and maintain complete and accurate information for all financial transactions.

• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy. Prepare annual budgets. Manage the bookkeeping function, using the Simply Accounting Package, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures as required to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure.

• Recommending ways of cutting costs.

• Working with all departments to help make financial decisions.

• Monitoring the performance of the department, contributing to decisions regarding financial strategy.

• Preparation of monthly financial statements.

• Settings up accounting systems for new businesses.

• Implementation and monitoring of internal controls.

• Inventory monitoring controls.

REQUIREMENTS:• Completion of a recognized accounting designation with minimum 3-5 years’ qualifications experience.

• Computer skills proficiency, knowledge of Point of Sales and knowledge of counter point.

• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues.

• Well develop written and oral communications skills • Ability to work in a team environment.

This position is for work permit renewal qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

Department: Information Technology Location: Grand Turk Annual Salary: $51,604 - $63,007

JOB SUMMARY

The holder of this position reports directly to the Director of Information Technology. The Systems Engineer is responsible for planning and designing Windows based infrastructure, virtualization environments and storage networks across the infrastructure. This includes recommendation, configuration, installation, support and deployment of all server, storage and backup/archive technology including operating systems and management tools and associated software applications supported by the IT Department.

SALARY: Depending on experience.

Details on the above vacancies can be found on the Commission’s website at https://tcifsc.tc/vacancies/ or by contacting the Commission at telephone numbers 649-946-2550 or 649-946-2791 ext. 4002 or 4021.

PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO:

Applications should be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc no later than 15 June 2020. A copy of the application should be submitted to the Employment Services Department by emailing to CHbacchus@gov.tc and MCadams@gov.tc. Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered in this recruitment phase but may be placed on file for future reference.

While we appreciate your response, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Discount Liquors/The Wine Cellar Fax: (649) 946-4871 Or email: info@winecellar.tc NO PHONE CALLS

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KITE PROVO

LIGHTBOURNE COMPUTER SERVICES

7 CERTIFIED KITEBOARD INSTRUCTORS

METAL AND ALUMINUM WELDER

JULIAN LANDSCAPING J9 Bible Street, Blue Hills. Is seeking a

#42 Garden Loop, Grace Bay. Is seeking to employ

LANDSCAPER

• Mow lawn using a lawnmower or hand.

Cut lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls. Planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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CONTACT: 346-8022

• Must have a PASA or IKO Teaching Certification or the equivalent • Must have a minimum of 4 yrs. teaching experience • Must be able to teach beginner to advanced

CONTACT: 649-232-5483 EMAIL: RESERVATIONS@KITEPROVO.COM

Qualified Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 21446

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE OF LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 60702/83 & 84

SECTION ISLAND CHESHIRE HALL PROVIDENCIALES & RICHMOND HILL

Take notice that I, TONI-ANN FOSTER, ACTING REGISTRAR OF LANDS, shall issue a new Land Certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 29th day of May 2020 21459

GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE Is looking to employ:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Black belt in Qwan-Ki-Do. • Over 12 years of teaching experience with various age groups and levels.

• Certified as a personal trainer and Group Fitness Instructor • Proficient in Microsoft applications (office package), Photo Shop/ Corel Draw, Social Media apps.

Salary: $17.50 hourly

• Welding aluminum, black metal and other metals.

• Needs to have 5 or more years’ experience in welding aluminum, black metal and other metals.

• Must be able to work weekends and long hours if necessary.

Salary: $9.50 hourly CONTACT: 649-232-3544 EMAIL: HR@LCSTCI.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21492

337 GRACE BAY ROAD, UNIT #2 Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

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

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-246-6256

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21468

SENIOR COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Whereas, JUDITH CARMEN SHELDON of 68 Hillholm Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned titles number(s) issued in the name of BRITISH CAPITAL CORP was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Martial Arts & Fitness Instructor

level kite boarding • It would be an asset to be bilingual • Be willing to work on a commission basis based on lessons taught

17 Quartz Road, Blue Hills Is seeking a

MAN CAVE LOUNGE BAR

• Appearing in civil Courts and Tribunals and Appellate Courts • Drafting of pleadings, statements and other documents for Court cases • Obtaining, compiling and analysing records for discovery including incoming discovery documents • Pre-trial preparation and trial management • Assisting partners and Leading Counsel on complex litigation matters • Building a litigation team and mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Ten years’ PQE with experience of legal court and tribunal procedures and significant advocacy experience • Experience of operation, practices and procedures of a large law office engaged in commercial and civil litigation • Experience in a variety of work including commercial litigation, civil litigation, judicial review and public law litigation, insolvency law and employment law • Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including completing multiple tasks to deadlines • Experience of complex commercial and civil litigation matters, insolvency litigation and arbitration in a large trial centre • Must be pro-active and able to work both independently and with a professional team • Experience of mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees is essential

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Gym Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• International certifications in various group fitness styles (Yoga, Les Mills, Barre, Pilates, etc.)

• Hold an internationally licensed Personal Trainer.

• At least ten years of proven experience in the fitness industry.

• Valid first aid certification is mandatory.

• Computer proficiency is also a must.

The remuneration is commensurate with certifications and experience, starting at $30 hourly

CONTACT: 649-442-6348 Please send your application info@gracewaysports.com or drop off a hard copy of your resume at our location on Luker Lane(Behind IGA Supermarket), Providenciales.

The positions are currently held by work permit holders. Turks Islanders who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply and will be preferred. Only applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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• Candidates should have a law degree from a leading University including qualifications in commercial, company law and insolvency law • Must have relevant professional qualifications, be admitted to practice in the Turks and Caicos Islands (or eligible for immediate admission) or admitted in a common law jurisdiction • The applicant must have at least ten years’ relevant experience in practice 2 • Computer proficiency with office software including MS Office • Professional references and also appropriate references in respect of advocacy skill.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Griffiths & Partners offer competitive remuneration for this role. We will also offer support to help professional development and a friendly and collegiate work environment. Salary range between $90,000 to $120,000 per annum depending on experience Closing date for application is June 17th, 2020.

APPLY WITH CURRICULUM VITAE TO:

Griffiths & Partners P.O. Box 143, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Email: recruitment@griffithsandpartners.com Fax: +1 (649) 941-8251

Turks and Caicos Islanders should copy their application to the Labour Department This position is currently held by a work permit holder

21499

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MENZIE’S MEDICAL

REAL ESTATE SALES MANAGER NW Hamilton Realty Ltd., Real Estate Agency located at Suite #3, The Arch Plaza, 128 Thompson Cove Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands is looking for an experienced Realtor /CoBroker to manage and grow the Agency.

The Agency is a full service real estate company whose core business consists of real estate sales, property management & rentals of homes, condominiums, and

June 13-19, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Sb Menzie’s Medical Building, Leeward Highway. Is seeking to employ a

EXPERIENCE RN

commercial properties.

The successful applicant should have at least Fifteen (15) years’ experience in Real Estate, sales and management with a proven and quantifiable record of sales experience in the Turks and Caicos or the Caribbean will be useful.

Required by medical practice • Full time, holidays, nights.

• Must have 5 years’ experience • Assist doctors in general practice • Good clinical nursing skills &

Pay rate: $75K-125K per annum.

Email: kathleencannonamp@gmail.com

Qualified Belonger candidates should send their resumes/ CVs by email to realestate@ nwhamilton.tc for the attention of Norman Hamilton Tel: 649-946-4060. Please copy all enquiries to the Labour Board, Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

The closing date for applications is June 29, 2020

bedside manner • Able to multitask No later than June 26th, 2020 Salary: $46,000.00 yearly

21456

SUNTECH INVESTMENTS INC.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Belongers only need apply This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21496

PROVO GAS

(IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)

Industrial Drive, Providenciales is seeking a

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATOR

BOOKKEEPER

Companies Ordinance 2017 Section 237 Notice is hereby given that STEVEN W. ROSS of Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales was appointed as the voluntary liquidator of Suntech Investments Inc. (solvent liquidation) on the 16th day of March, 2020.

All enquiries should be directed to the voluntary liquidator’s attorney Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands for the attention of Jonathan Katan QC – jk@mslaw.tc

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To work 6 days a week. Candidate must have proven ability to calculate post and manage accounting figures, financial records, accounting payable/receivables principals, produce company balance sheets annually.

Salary is $7.00 per hour.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send their CV/Documents to provogas@gmail.com or contact (649) 212-3131 for details.

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

EXPERIENCED SENIOR PARALEGAL WANTED FOR BUSY COMMERCIAL LEGAL OFFICE IN PROVIDENCIALES

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

GARDENER

Experienced Senior Paralegal required to act as Paralegal to property/commercial partner with at least fifteen years’ experience. Dictaphone typing skills (speed and accuracy essential) with a demonstrated ability to type +100 w.p.m. Experience and knowledge of dealing independently with clients and all forms of contracts, commercial and property, security documentation, corporate management, legal accounting systems, commonly used word processing systems, file management systems, and office equipment is essential. Must be able to work unsupervised with excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Must have vehicle and clean driving record. Must be able to work overtime when required.

Join a relaxed and friendly 35 team member workforce and enjoy one the highest wage, service charge and bonus packages on the island.

Our 98 room resort popularity and occupancy is growing year after growing resulting in high distribution of service charges and NO SLOW SEASON LAYOFFS

Remuneration based on experience – commencing $40K per annum. Belongers only need apply.

The suitable candidate must be personable, customer service oriented, have strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications & Experience.

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to the Managing Partner

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board. This advertisement is currently held by a work permit holder.

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P O BOX 560, REGENT HOUSE WEST, REGENT VILLAGE PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FAX (649) 946-4663 EMAIL: MSLAW@TCIWAY.TC

Resumes can be emailed to dpapke@portsofcallresort.com/ tlewin@portsofcallresort.com or dropped off at resort Att- Taiwayne Lewin.

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June 13-19, 2020

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PROPRIETOR’S STRATA PLAN #41 MANAGEMENT CO. LTD. Is seeking to employ Two (2)

LABOURER’S

• To work 7 days a week • General maintenance duties around the property • Schedule work hours: 7 am to 5pm • Must speak English • Salary - $11.50 per hour PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: Human Resources Manager Proprietor’s Strata Plan #41 Management Co. Ltd. The Yacht Club, Turtle Cove Providenciales Tel: (649) 941-3082. Email: mtcl@ticway.tc Belongers need only to apply These positions are currently held by work permit holders

NATIONAL COLONY REALTY PORTS OF CALL Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

- $6.25 per hour Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames

CONTACT; 347-5465

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

21445

MS&J TIRE SHOP #8 MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking a

LABOURER

Cleaning the property with sweeper, pick up waste, clean windows, doors. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345-3682

21452

NORIS BAR & RESTAURANT #18 Old Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID

• Taking food orders, serving customers.

Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 348-1654

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

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21470

PROVO GAS

INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, PROVIDENCIALES is seeking for a

MECHANIC

Candidate must have ASME operations experience and be efficient in maintaining a fleet of Diesel and Propane Trucks. Salary is $7.00 per hour.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER APPLICANTS MUST SEND THEIR CV/DOCUMENTS TO PROVOGAS@ GMAIL.COM OR CONTACT (649) 2123131 FOR DETAILS 21498

HOUSEMEN The suitable candidate must be personable, customer service oriented, have strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications & Experience.

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join a relaxed and friendly 35 team member workforce and enjoy one the highest wage, service charge and bonus packages on the island.

Our 98 room resort popularity and occupancy is growing year after growing resulting in high distribution of service charges and NO SLOW SEASON LAYOFFS

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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

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

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

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

Resumes can be emailed to dpapke@portsofcallresort.com/ tlewin@portsofcallresort.com or dropped off at resort Att- Taiwayne Lewin.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

SALARY Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience on a scale of $82,200 to $89,310.00 per annum.

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All Applications should be addressed to: Sheena Smith-Yip National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for submission is June 26, 2020

38 CLASSIFIEDS ROBERT’S AGENCY Acting on behalf of

SUNSHINE NURSERY 3 Sunshine Crescent, Grace Bay Road

2 GARDENERS

- $6.50 hourly Plant maintenance, trans planting

2 LABOURERS

- $6.50 hourly Plant maintenance, trans planting

CONTACT: 946-5443

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 21467

BREEZE CONSTRUCTION 12 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking a

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

Set up worksite, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, remove debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345-4646

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21518

June 13-19, 2020

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SHARKBITE

GARDENERS/ LABOURERS NEEDED

Bridge Road, Turtle Cove Marina. Is seeking a

Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to operate a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw. They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil/cow manure and plant. They must be able to speak and communicate in English.

Starting salary is $ 6.50 / hr and may be required to work on weekends and holidays if needed.

Interested applicants including Islanders/Belongers can send applications to Services by emaile to yvonne@eagrouptci.com. EA located at #65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by work permit holders.

BACI RISTORANTE

21503

A&W WHOLESALE GROCERIES

Bridge Road, Turtle Cove, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Kitchen Helper FULL TIME-EVENINGS DUTIES INCLUDE:

Pot washing, dish washing, cleaning of kitchen equipment and materials as well as sweeping, mopping and cleaning of bathroom facilities.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 941-3044

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21515

Unit #6 Provo Storage Building, Cooper Jack Bay Road Is seeking a

CLEANER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly. For further information, please

CONTACT: 332-3037

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

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LABOURER

• At least 12 years’ experience in a high paced restaurant environment.

• Ability to work on line and prep all type of food.

• Ideal applicants will have experience in high-pressure situations, Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 232-5090 OR 941-5090 EMAIL: BISTROSHANNON@YAHOO. COM Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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WE CARE CONSULTANCY AGENCY #9 SAM HARVEY BUILDING, PROVIDENCIALES 649-941-7676

NANNY/ DOMESTIC WORKER

Care for my children, supervise while am at work, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean dining & living room, wash and iron Pay: 6.50 per hour THIS POSITION IS FOR A FIRST TIME APPLICANT. BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

21505

TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT #17 SAILFISH LANE, VENETIAN ROAD, Provo Is seeking a

GARDENER

To keep septic, cistern and gutter systems clean and disinfected, maintain cleanliness of properties, wash windows, cleaning the yard. Car Required. Must SPEAK English, Spanish.

Wed-Sun inclusive.

Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 231-1474 EMAIL: TRANQUILITYTCI@GMAIL.COM

P.O. Box 433, Providenciales Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

21450

WARD’S CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

STEPHEN JENNINGS Mary Jane, Blue Hills, Contact 341-4502

LABOURER

$6.25p/h Cleaning of the surrounding of the property.

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION #53, P. O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, Provo, Contact 2310337

CARPENTER

$10.00 P/H Install structures and fixtures.

Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. These position is currently held by work permit holder. 21495

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

SERVERS 5 years’ experience in a Fine Dining Restaurant environment. Must have good communication and customer service skills. The individual must be self-motivated, punctual and organized with a vast knowledge of wine and pairings. Always ensure a superior level of service to our guests. Be able to memorize orders of food and beverages. Know the proper table arrangements of plates, utensils and glasses. Be knowledgeable in what is being served and be able to answer questions regarding the food. Willing to work as a team player and be able to overcome the challenges associated with the F & B industry. This position requires the individual to stay on Pine Cay during scheduled shifts.

MIXOLOGIST 5 years + experience in a Luxury Resort environment. Individual should have good communication and customer service skills. Perform bar set-up / close, restock, inventory control and responsible for the continuous sanitation of bar area. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Vast knowledge of bar beverages both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. Ongoing development of new recipes will be required. May be required to serve food at the bar area. This position requires the individual to stay on Pine Cay during scheduled shifts.

Grace Bay, is in need of a

HANDYMAN THE APPLICANT WOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS 1) Carrying of all supplies to and from event locations 2) Setting up beach arches, canopy’s, and all structures 3) Stringing lights on the beach and at wedding restaurant locations.

4) Washing of company vehicles.

5) Set up and tear down at all events in which Tropical DMC has provided the services for. Raking the beach, carrying equipment, digging holes for beach arches, climbing ladders,

hanging lighting, carrying large boxes etc. You will need to be in physical shape to do this part of the job as it is extremely labor intensive.

6) Cleaning of storage units once per week.

7) Assisting with cabling for all electronic work we do with sound systems and speakers.

The pay rate for this position is $7.00 per hour and is approximately 20 hours per week.

This position is for work permit renewal

Please email your resume to: Teresa Brunner tbrunner@tropicaldmc.com Or call 649-231-4161 Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department

Interested applicants can email their resumes to: resort@meridianclub.com no phone calls Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

TROPICAL DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (TROPICAL DMC)

21461

21479

The Meridian Club Pine Cay is looking to fill the following positions for the new season:

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East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Tel: 232-3350

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER

Duties: Cleaning mopping. Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

$6.25 per hour.

Cleaning yard, windows, vehicle etc. Position for a work permit holder.

CONTACT: 232-6429

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work Permit Holder. 21520

BRIDGETTE MISICK South Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN Duties: To fix, maintain Building problems and yard Maintenance as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT 21538

JENNIFER IRON AND WELDING

East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

WELDER

Duties: Welding and Iron works Installing security and Burglar Bars And vehicle welding.

SALARY: $10.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 246-9642

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Employment Services Office. This is a first Time application.

21525

Y-A-3B CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION #53 Blue Mountain, Horizon Close

CARPENTER

- $8 hourly Cut and shape wood.

Contact: 213-0337

CONTACT: 232-4240

Belongers are encouraged to a Copy of their resume to the Labour Office. This position is currently held By a Work Permit Holder.

21522

REPAIR IT 4 U #1 COLD SPOT, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

TECHNICIAN

Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 342-4656

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

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CARPENTER

- $8 hourly Cut and shape wood.

Contact: 232-6695

D & D BETTER BRAIDS Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

HAIR STYLIST/ BRAIDER Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling.

Salary: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-0340

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit holder. 21524

MECHANIC

21542

CONTACT: 649-347-2093

CONTACT: 331-2251 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21488

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21490

THE TUSCANY RESORT

MS. VANESSA ROLLE

is looking for a

DUTIES

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Domestic Worker

Grace Bay Beach Road, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Island. Tel: 941-4667 terria@thetuscanyresort.com

Care for child, housekeeping and any other responsibilities as requested by employer.

Salary $7 per hour

TECHNICIAN

to work five (5) days a week.

Salary $6.25 per hour.

Renewal permit. Job Description: Fix AC, plumber, electrical.

CONTACT649-232-6302

Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

RENEWAL Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

21460

TAILOR

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

21541

ALI WILLIAMS

AISHA THOMAS

Breezy Brae, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER

DOMESTIC WORKER

BABYSITTER Duties: Taking care of a

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit holder. 21539

Cleaning the house, mopping the floor, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 244-8392

KITCHEN HELPER

BCQS LIMITED

North District, Salt Cay Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming and maintenance, cutting and trimming and styling.

Salary: $7.50 per hour.

Domestic Worker - $6.25 hourly

Help in the kitchen, seasoning meat, clean the kitchen, clean the stove, clean the fridge etc.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and etc.

2 DRESSMAKERS

CONTACT: 242-7211

ANTHONET TALBOT

Maintenance Worker - $350 weekly

Acting on behalf of The Chicken Shack 576 Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

THREADS

Unit #2 Alice & Alice, Airport Road Is seeking

• 12 years’ experience required.

• Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.

Salaries based on commission

SCOOTIE & JOSE MECHANIC BODY SHOP #036 Phase 2 Blue Hills

VACANCIES

TERRISHA WILSON

#121 Church Cl., Blue Hills. Is seeking a

21508

• 12 years’ experience required.

• create made-to-measure clothing such as dresses, skirts, trousers and blouses. Cut, trim, sew and design clothing or shoe apparel.

K AND K BUILDERS #2 Airport Inn, Airport Road

- $8 hourly Repair cars.

Contact: 343-4905 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

DWAYNE WILSON

21474

KIGMOA WILLIAMS

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 231-2074

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work Permit Holder.

21521

Small child which includes: Preparing meals, Feeding, bathing and Cleaning. Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 432-2435

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 21533

Seeks a

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS - Degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS-recognized qualification.

- Ten years post qualification work experience.

- Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & BQ system software DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: - Pre and post contract Quantity Surveying duties - Market appraisals - Feasibility studies An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance Related commission is offered for this position.

The suitable candidate should be able to work under his own initiative and be able to see through projects from concept to completion.

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 30th June 2020.

Qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders preferred.

Apply in writing to

BCQS Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or fax to 946-4670.

Contact Simon Taylor on email: staylor@bcqs.com 21528

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SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of personnel to fill the following position for our expansion.

ROCHELLE GRAY

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 per hourly

CONTACT: 341 72 79

SECURITY SUPERVISOR QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 5 direct years security supervisor experience • Must process a college degree • Computer skilled in word, 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 starts from $2,000.00 to $2,500.00 Per Month

SECURITY OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS: • Should have minimum of 3 years military/ police experience or 4 years security officer experience • Mush process a security training certificate • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must have clean criminal record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an asset Salary starts @ $7.00 per hour

ACCOUNT ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS: • 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 starts 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

TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, fire alarm, Burglary Alarm systems, integrated access control, Including IP Camera Network Surveillance Systems.

• Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements • Computer and Systems Programing QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in fire burglary alarm systems, and IP computer Network Surveillance Systems w/ excellent work history • Computer literate; possess technical or engineering /degree /certificates • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess a valid TCI driver’s license; • Must be able to work without supervision • Must be able to work , holidays, on call and after hours • Salary starts @ $2500 plus commission 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 Chairman not later than June19th, 2020 to:

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address: spencesecurity@tciway.tc

CHARLIE’S DEPOT #27 Aviation Road Is seeking a

2 LABOURERS

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

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 232-0004

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 21589

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by work permit holders 21514

RCO LTD

CY-CY’S CRAFT PRODUCT

#353 Grace Bay Road, Providenciales. Is seeking a

WAITRESS

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA LANE, THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

CRAFT MAKER Selling items.

Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 343-2348

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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

PABLO BARBER SHOP

DONALD D. ASTWOOD

CONTACT: 946-5921

21510

#4 Spot Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

3 BARBERS

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly CONTACT: 342-8799

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by work permit holders 21543

L AND D VARIETY STORE 51 LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 941-3063

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

21540

21535

#4 MOUNT AGONY, DISCOVERY BAY Is seeking to employ a

CARE GIVER

• Cleaning • Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 432-8465

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21511

E9’S TAKE OUT CAFE

Front Street, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Clean and wash maintain business premises.

Dispose of trash and any duties as necessary.

• Must be willing to work on weekend and holidays.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 232-6534

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21509

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COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

65 Beachwood Grace Bay

#53 BLUE MOUNTAIN, HORIZON CLOSE Is seeking to employ a

Irrigation Labour

CARPENTER

Irrigation labor wanted for manual labor such as digging trenches, holes, cleaning irrigation tanks, moving equipment, moving soil, cleaning and assisting technicians on other duties as require.

Salary 6.5/hour

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 231-0337

This position is held by a work permit Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 649-941-5579 21527

21533

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD

IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

• Coordinate and track project progress and schedules.

• Information reporting- Communicate with clients and staff both verbally and electronically.

• Identify system issues and propose resolutions and inform clients and Maintenance Manager • Salary 7 / hour base on experience and qualification

This is a position currently been hold by a Work permit Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

CONTACT: 941-5579

21526

NURSING ASSISTANT

Monthly salary $1500 - $2000 depending on experience. Belongers only need to apply.

The position is currently held by a work permit holder

KECHIE

ROGER HARVEY

#12 Juba Sound

FISHERMAN - $7.50 HOURLY Catch and sell fish.

Contact: 341-4752

lifting of heavy items, etc.

Contact: 441-5262

TEN &SANCHEZ LTD

#12 Bronze Lane, Long Bay

STEELMAN - $8 HOURLY

PABLO LAUNDROMAT/ PAUL GARDINER

Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete.

LABOURER - $7.50 HOURLY

Cleaning up construction site, removing debris and etc.

#138 Millennium Plaza, Millennium highway, Blue Hills

LABOURER - $7 HOURLY

• Cleaning of windows, doors, floors and restrooms.

• Helping customers with

ROOFER - $8 HOURLY

Shingle roof and cut wood.

Contact: 341-4752

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Work permit renewals 21530

General cleaning of commercial villas, laundry and ironing.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-333-1246

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21534

• Proven experience of working in a high energy team of technicians.

• Extensive knowledge and work experience with exotic woods such as Teak, Ipe, Mahogany, Balau, Kapur, Bankirai • 20 years minimum experience • Fabrication and Installation of Windows, doors, flooring & cabinetry • Prepare Schedules and take offs for processing material orders • Inventory analysis of stock • Quality control of high end finished materials

BELONGERS ONLY. Please send resume to Coxco Construction: Fax 1(649) 946-5166 POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

GARDENER

supervision to ensure proper flow of patients • Computer knowledge, answering telephone, scheduling appointments, action patients results, • Experience in patient care in home and in a clinical situation • Must have experience in sterilization procedures

Acting on behalf of

• Supervisor workers • Sound knowledge of commercial construction tools and materials • Profound knowledge of carpentry tools and equipment for finishes • Exceptional ability to interpret construction and fabrication drawings • Supervise Application of Coatings to Finished Products • Analyze carpentry work and carryout on site altercation work.

• Establish appropriate dimensions of wood stock required for finished products

59 High Rock, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

Neptune Plaza, Providenciales TCI. Is seeking to employ a

Email: cynthia@gracebaymedical.com | phone: 649-941-5252

DOMESTIC WORKER

STARTING $12.00 - $14.00 PER HOUR

JUSTO LANDSCAPING/ MARLIN T GRAY

GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER

REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES • Certificate/equivalent in NA • Minimum of 5 years work experience in a fast-paced Urgent Care practice • Knowledgeable in setting up for procedures, able to assist doctors with procedures and examination • Must be able to work as part of the Nursing Team with little or no

28 Oyster Lane, The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

FINISHING CARPENTER/FINISHING CARPENTER SUPERVISOR

65 Beachwood Grace Bay

• Assemble, draft, edit, and review reports, customer quotes, and technical documents.

• Communicate scheduling changes and relevant infrastructure shifts to affected staff.

• Provide technical support to other departments, including internet searches, materials sourcing and quality assurance.

E.R CLEANING

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 232-3037

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

21536

21517

LEMON 2 GO

KITCHEN CLEANER/ DISHWASHER REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 2 years’ experience • Willing to work irregular, long and late hours • Efficient worker willing to clean and clear tables • Starting salary $6.25 per hour plus share-in service charges Prospective applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry to Services

by EA located at #65 beechwood Rd, Grace Bay Village, Providenciales or email to yvonne@eagrouptci.com.

Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21516

21537

GRANT’S PETROLEUM

#771 Leeward Highway, P.O Box 477, Providenciales Is seeking

LABOURER

• Check air pressure in vehicle tires; and levels of fuel, pumping gas, add air, oil, water, or other fluids. Clean parking areas, and equipment, and remove trash.

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and nights.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 343-4671 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by work permit holders

21512

GARRY TELUSMA 31 Rigby Rd, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

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

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-331-3887

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

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

21507

FREEDOM ELECTRIC SERVICES Granny Hills, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

3 HANDYMEN

• Cleaning, maintenance, construction.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 344-1530

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

21513

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The former national athlete had suffered a broken arm and a broken jaw.

Deangelo Germain has recovered nicely since the accident.

Germain “recovering well” after car accident FORMER national athlete Deangelo Germain is back on his feet after recovering from most of the injuries he sustained during an automobile accident on April 14.

After a lengthy stay at the hospital, the dental hygienist is now back home.

“So far I am recovering pretty well,” the 26-year-old stated in an invited comment this week.

Germain who faced isolation, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, was in immense pain after he had completed two surgeries in the latter part of April.

When he had spoken to the Weekly News, he noted that the pain he was feeling was so intense that he would not wish it upon his worst enemy.

The former Munro College athlete, who represented TCI with distinction in his primary and high school years, had suffered a broken arm and a broken jaw, after he was struck down while exercising on Butterfield Drive.

The bone in his right arm had pierced through his skin, so he was rushed to surgery when he arrived at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. To

fix the problem doctors implanted a metal rod.

He also completed a surgery to the mouth, which had left him with temporary speaking problems.

Throughout his time in the hospital, Germain had praised the doctors and nurses and they did not disappoint, since his jaw, which he claimed was “broken up”, and had nine screws, has almost healed.

He is now left to fix his two front teeth, which were cracked.

Despite the recoveries, the former

400M and 800M specialist noted that there are still both physical and mental hurdles to cross.

“At first I was feeling self-conscious about my face, especially with my teeth but I am trying to get used to it….

Physically, I am not 100%, because there are still some things I can’t do and it has affected me mentally but I trying to cope with it.”

Along with his teeth, Germain still has to look after his hand, which he hopes can recover quickly enough for him to return to work.

No masks and no ball boys - Premier League return plans revealed PLAYERS and coaching staff will not be required to wear masks at stadiums when the Premier League restarts.

Players will be encouraged not to spit or clear their noses and not to break social distancing during goal celebrations.

There will be no ball boys or girls - a system of sterilised replacement balls will be used.

Aston Villa v Sheffield United will be the first game when the league returns on

17 June.

In Germany's Bundesliga players and staff have been required to wear masks at all times, except for during play.

In the Premier League they will not have to wear masks at all, even in the changing room or on the bench, although the fourth official as well as doctors and physios will have to.

On Thursday the Premier League announced there will be a minute's silence to remember those who have died with

coronavirus before the first matches.

Heart-shaped badges in tribute to frontline NHS staff will also be worn on kits.

Clubs agreed to a range of medical and operational protocols for the restart of the season at a meeting on Thursday.

There will be strict limits on those allowed into stadiums on matchdays and grounds will be split into zones, including the tunnel and pitchside.

In total only 300 people will be in each

stadium, with no more than 110 in the 'red zone' including players, club staff and officials.

There will be deep cleaning of corner flags, goalposts, substitution boards and match balls before and after each fixture.

Some extra disinfection, such as of the substitution board after it is used, is likely to take place during matches and at half-time, while other work will be carried out during drinks breaks if they are permitted by the league.

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Steve Kendrew (extreme right kneeling) enjoyed the game as a player and then as a player/administrator. Two years ago, he played his last season with the Sharks.

Steve Kendrew took over from Stephen Wilson in 2011.

Kendrew steps down after nine-year reign as PPL president – Cites personal reasons for decision THE Provo Premier League (PPL) will commence its next chapter later this year without long-standing president Steve Kendrew. The charismatic official decided to step down this week after nine years of service. Citing personal reasons (need for more family time, work time and personal time) for his departure, the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) Executive Committee member responsible for men’s football, noted that he is confident that the league would continue to grow. “Although it’s sad to step down, I will still be a fan and on the TCIFA ExCo overseeing the progress of the league, but it’s a big, time-consuming job and I hope it is given sufficient resource to operate well. I’m sure my committed Competitions Committee colleagues including Andrew Edwards, Hortnel Johnson, Tamara Hall, Sabuton John and Marvette Darien and whoever my successor is, will continue to grow and improve the PPL further.”

Kendrew, who has been on island since 2008, noted that he enjoyed transitioning from a player to a player/administrator.

“I was playing for SWA Sharks when I arrived on island in 2008 and so it was a pleasure to get involved in the administration side also later on.”

In March of 2011, after five years as Men’s Football League (MFL) president, Stephen Wilson handed over the reins to Kendrew. Over the next two years, the senior valuation surveyor was able to

Steve Kendrew says he would now focus a lot of his time and energy on his four-year-old son Louis.

acquire the services of WIV as the title sponsors while he grew the league in terms of players and teams. During this time, he also changed its name to the Provo Premier League.

Over the years, numerous national players were able to get much need playing time in the PPL, including the likes of Marco Fenelus. Kendrew said that a number of players who defined what football was on the island inspired him and they became friends. “Over that time, I have gotten to know many local and ex-pat players, many of them super-talented players including the

following that stand out: Many of the national team but particularly Marco Fenelus, Alex Bryan, Jepthe Francois (Belbwa), Lenford Singh, Junior Paul, Wildens Delva and Fred Dorvil but also Patrick Alouidor, Raymond Burey, Junior Paul, Peterson Pluviose and Elton Charles. Still playing: Brian Gregg, Fritzgerald Norvius, Samuel Nacius, Jeanlis Job, Chris Bryan, Romain Small, Rodne Etienne, Kevern de Bellot and Rodrigo Torres. Going back a bit: Horace James, Richie Lock, James Rene, Lee Coulton, Daz Meehan, Dane Ritchie, Syed Hassan, Steve Thompson, Barrington (Tunk) Somers,

Xavier Arnau Gili and Paul Button. As for talented Coaches, Gary Brough, Gerry Gregg, Dane Ritchie and Oliver Smith all stand out.” The departing PPL head added that Simon Wood, the Sharks’ Chairman and goalkeeper and Vernon Johnson who is in charge of Beaches FC have also been supportive.

Kendrew tried to keep the league relevant by adding new layers. He later obtained the services of Digicel and then that of Gilley’s Enterprises, who is the current title sponsor.

Overall, the football enthusiast noted that he has always been a fan of the league and enjoyed its growth and development under his watch. “I have enjoyed developing the PPL and am grateful for all who have helped me, including Syed Hassan for designing our great logo, Gilley and Desmond Williams for their sponsorship support and Sonia Fulford for her support generally, not to mention all of the TCIFA staff, including Fritz Elvariste.

My fondest memories are mainly Sharks moments… and saving a penalty in a President’s Cup penalty shoot-out was up there. Also, there have been some great games that I have watched that have been too many to mention.” As he bows out, the FA executive member is hoping that more persons can support the league. “The PPL is super entertainment for football fans and it’s a shame more English Premier League football fans that I know here onisland do not come out and support our local league.”

Overall, we at the Weekly News join the rest of the football community in thanking Steve for his years of service with the PPL.

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June 13-19, 2020