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SUPPORT HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson on Thursday (March 2) said that her government will soon be putting legislative measures in place to facilitate home owners installing home security systems in order to help curb the crime situation in the country.
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TOP STUDENTS TO BE AWARDED FOR STELLAR PERFORMANCE
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH DONATES $150,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HALF-WAY HOUSE
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First Caribbean unveils their new and improved Provo branch – lauds TCI economy BY DELANA ISLES A NEW and improved facility of the CIBC First Caribbean International Bank was officially unveiled at the Leeward Highway location in Providenciales on Tuesday (February 28). Cutting the ribbon to the modern building was Deputy Governor Anya Williams, assisted by the bank’s Chief Executive Mark Brown, Managing Director Mark St. Hill and other dignitaries. The $1.5M remodel saw major works being carried out to the interior of the building with several banking machines being added. Delivering very brief remarks at the opening ceremony were Brown and St. Hill. St. Hill noted that the location now sports greatly upgraded automatic banking machine (ABM) services with three new ATMs and a drive through service for those who wish to bank on the go. He said that four main banking options will be available from the newly improved location, namely: retail banking with the local mortgage centre, business banking,
business banking, corporate banking, and a local operations centre. “The improvements here mirror what we have been doing and will continue to do across our business footprint in the region, and we are doing all of this with one goal in mind – a better client experience,” the director stated. He further promised that the institution will continue the process of transforming its retail operations as well as the reconfiguration and enhancement of their premises. MODERN BANKING Speaking with the media following a tour of the remodeled building, St Hill commended the local population on adopting more modern banking options. He said that the population here has adopted the alternative channel – with the Leeward branch being the most highly used in terms of volume. “TCI is the number three performing country branch right now, and the Leeward branch is currently ranked number five,” the Director said. Two years ago TCI was ranked
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Deputy Governor Anya Williams unveils the newly remodeled Leeward Highway location. Assisting her are the bank’s CEO Mark Brown and Managing Director Mark St Hill (to her right) and Country manager Larry Lawrence and Cheshire Hall elected member Doug Parnell (to her left).
number one, and according to St Hill this was gauged on all of their regional branches performance in banking areas such as loans, insurance, consumer loans, mortgages, credit to life and some other products. He added that this speaks very positively about the economy of the Turks and Caicos Islands, which he said seems to be rebounding. Asked about one of the chief complaints about the First Caribbean locations in Providenciales – that of ATMs being constantly down, St Hill said this is because of the high usage of the machines. “When you come and you see it down it’s because we are constantly restocking, so we have to restock it every time it is down, and that is why it went from three machines inside and one outside, to four inside. “We are having a challenge right now with the drive through and the
vendor is bringing in a part now for us to fix that.” However, he said that this is actually a good problem for them to have. “Because we have no problem deploying ABMS, this is extremely good. What it says to me is that as a society (TCI) you have adopted modern ways of banking and that is where we want to change the region, we want the region to adopt these methods,” St Hill observed. Over the past 18 months, the bank has opened four new ATM machines across the country, bringing their total to 11. TCI FINANCIAL REGULATION St. Hill is also quite pleased with the financial oversight and regulations here in the TCI. “A lot of Caribbean countries are not very good at business facilitation
and business facilitation here is good, when we were launching our home and auto insurance it was the regulators here that sat with us and navigated us through it and that is business facilitation. “So I have to give kudos to the FSC here, because of that it became a domino effect in going through the region, so business facilitation is very important.” He noted that countries need to have a very strong regulatory environment. “I have seen where when you take your eyes off of that you get things called the IMF and whole lot of things coming your way. “TCI is not there, so I think we should be happy that there is a level of fiscal discipline here. “I think this is one of the few economies that is in a surplus for seven straight years, so there is a give and take,” St. Hill added.
Top students to be awarded for stellar performance BY OLIVIA ROSE
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THE TOP 3 performing students of the Turks and Caicos Islands will be awarded for their stellar performance at the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations. The National External Examinations Committee and Ministry of Education will host the 20th Annual National Academic Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 3, 2017 in Grand Turk at the H. J. Robinson High School commencing at 10am under the theme: Nothing is Impossible; ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. The top achievers from the Turks and Caicos Islands writing CXC and IGSCE will be honored for their impressive performances according to the Ministry of Education. At the awards ceremony several categories of awards to stupendous students who wrote external examinations will be presented.
Esperanza Pardo of Helena Jones Robinson High School
Chief among the awards will be presentations to the Top 3 performing Turks and Caicos Islands students. This year these positions go to Esperanza Pardo of Helena Jones Robinson High School, Cortina Williams of Raymond Gardiner High School and Nichole Watkins of British West Indies Collegiate.
Ryesha Higgs
Additionally, Ryesha Higgs and Tristan Greene will be recognized for having tied for third place in the category Top Performing Students in the 2014 National Awards Ceremony. The outstanding performance of the students is as a result of their determination and dedication to their studies.
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Gov’t to encourage and support home security systems – as home invasions mount BY DELANA ISLES PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson on Thursday (March 2) said that her government will soon be putting legislative measures in place to facilitate home owners installing home security systems in order to help curb the crime situation in the country. The Premier’s remarks came as she was also sending out yet another appeal to residents to help the police. “I really want to appeal to Turks and Caicos today the street knows who is doing a lot of what is happening, make no mistake about it. “We can blame the police if the police were victims or witnesses to every crime, but the street is fully
aware of who is doing what. “Some parents are fully aware of who is doing what and the truth is, before you become a victim, before your family becomes a victim, say something.” Cartwright Robinson’s impassioned appeal for information is certainly not a new one – not new to the PDM Government, the previous administration, or even the various police commissioners (both past and present) - yet, over the years the public has seemingly turned a deaf ear to the repeatedly to calls for assistance to the police. On Thursday, the Premier sent out a reminder that members of the public can and should make use of the Crime Stoppers hotline. “If you don’t want to be named,
we have the crime stoppers tips; there is a hotline that you can use, you need to be a part of the solution. “We all have challenges, the government will have challenges in providing the resources that we need to assist, but we are going to do the best with what we have. “The police are going to be challenged, even with the shortage of resources, but their greatest challenge beyond that is the people not willing to cooperate,” she stated. Again, she reminded the populace that many within the communities know who the perpetrators of most of the crimes that are plaguing the country are. The Premier also cautioned members of the public to stop making victims of themselves – to secure their belongings when left in their motor vehicles and to secure their homes “One of the initiatives that we are going to roll out soon is to encourage persons to have their own home camera systems.” The Premier said that she will
Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson
soon be updating the country on how her government is going to be supporting that initiative. “At the end of the day we are all part of crime fighting, and we need to begin to mend fences with the police, as it were, if there is a standoff… we are also going to be helping and leading the way on that.” Meanwhile, she stated that as it
relates to the twelve-point crime plan which her government unveiled some weeks back – there will soon be legislation, resources and polices on what the government can implement. Social media usage The Premier also reiterated her call for people who utilize social media platforms to be responsible in doing so. “I want to appeal to you, please, it is the most insensitive thing to send around a video of a dying human being, and I am going to go on the record by saying that it doesn’t matter what the allegation is, he is a human being. “It is distasteful, it is not who we are as a people.” Cartwright Robinson was referring to a video footage of a suspected thief Ensley Rolle, who was stabbed to death last week when he illegally entered the apartment of a man. Rolle was killed by the man who was awakened by the sounds of an intruder in his home, leading to a scuffle and Rolle’s death.
“Budget will be late”- Premier BY DELANA ISLES Senior Counsel Reginal Armour is Michael Misick’s new lawyer
Former Premier Michael Misick
Top TT lawyer to defend former Premier SENIOR COUNSEL Reginald T.A. Armour of Trinidad and Tobago has taken over the defense of former Premier Michael Misick. Armour’s appointment comes a few weeks after Misick’s former lawyer – Queen’s Counsel Ralph Thorne of Barbados – resigned from the case. Armour is a Senior Counsel at Marie de Vere Chambers in Port
of Spain, and was admitted to the Trinidad and Tobago Bar in 1980. He also now serves -since September 2016 - as chairman of the CARICOM Council of Legal Education (CCLE) and also holds the post of president of the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago. Armour has also served as the legal adviser to former President George Maxwell Richards
PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has revealed that the new budget for the country will be later than her government had expected. At a press conference on Thursday (March 2), the Premier explained that on assuming office on December 20, her government learned that the budget process had stopped, and in the last few months they have had to re-start the entire budget process and finalise it. She did assure that they already have the recurrent budget – which will see spending in the area of law enforcement, policing, primary health care – with major focus on policing and the prison. “You will see quite a bit of support in these areas from this new government,” the Premier stated. She added that the Financial Strategy and Policy Statement (FSPS) has already been sent to the United Kingdom.
The premier explained that document was recently amended to include a European Union budgetary support, as the government had just signed the EDF11 which gives the country budgetary support over forty months, and which began in 2016. Meanwhile, the Premier stated that there will be a House of Assembly meeting sometime this month, during which time they will present a provisional warrant that will allow the government to continue to function until the budget is actually passed. The government is constitutionally bound to pass the budget by July, the Premier assured, stating that her government is on track to do that and that the country can expect it much earlier than the constitutional deadline. “We are going to have some additional capital projects that are desperately needed,” Cartwright Robinson said, pointing out that some major infrastructural works
will soon be carried out in order to give the country a “facelift”. These works, she said, will be carried out in several islands. She added that the budget is not comprehensively a PDM budget, as they are rolling over several projects that were approved by the previous administration. She noted that her government intends to move forward ambitiously with a number of projects that have been pending since 2015. The Premier also updated the press on the government’s legislative agenda for the next four years. The agenda has already been presented to the Attorney General’s chambers. Cartwright Robinson further noted that her government is supporting the police strongly in the legislative agenda, with other much-needed support to the financial services, planning legislation, environmental legislation and youth work. (DELANA ISLES)
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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day
12-STOREY DEVELOPMENTS THE Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of 12-storey developments in Providenciales and the Strata Corporation may be appealing the matter to the Privy Council, depending on the written judgment. Should they count their loss at this stage and allow the project to proceed?
They should give up
Of course they should give up. We live in a democracy where Planning Laws are determined by the elected Government of the day, not unelected competing developers. While I personally have mixed feelings about the height, the condo buildings will have only 2 apartments per floor which is much lower density than many of the existing condos that have 5 and 7 floors. This will be a significant long term boost for the economy and the development of the country. Not everyone, of course, wants the country to develop, but prefer for it to stay as it is. They have every right to voice this opinion. As I said, this is a democracy.
Don’t stop fighting
No, do not stop fighting this, 12 stories, who are we? New York? Miami?
It would be a mistake
It would be a mistake to stop fighting this irresponsible project however it is understandable that the cost of the legal fees has to be taken into consideration. I for one am very grateful that they are trying to stop this and hope they can take it to the Privy Council. I am sure others are also willing to assist in donating funds if necessary to this cause. If this 12-storey development goes ahead then you will open the floodgates and the beautiful by nature and incredibly appealing low density development of our stunning beaches will all reclassify into third rate, crowded, and less appealing run of the mill vacation resorts.
Losing our focus
No. Fight it. We are losing our focus in TCI. What we need are some hotel rooms. Yes, we want high clientele, big spenders, but we always can drive business on the mini getaway traveller’s. All these condos, villas and suits we have already, is enough. No real hotels
here, other them Airport Inn .There is no need for a 12-story building here.
Why not fight it?
That is clearly a matter for the strata corporation(s). If they have the deep pockets, why not? If they do not appeal to the Privy Council or if they do appeal and lose, then we can no longer market the TCI as a high end destination. High end destination and persons on the beaches packed like sardines does not go hand and hand.
Stall this skyscraper
This skyscraper law needs to be stalled as long as possible. Next step, Privy Council. Then on to the highest authority in our land, the people. They did not vote it in but they voted out the same PNP group that created the law without consultation with the voters and their families.
A terrible law
This is a dangerous zoning law. If it is upheld our Beautiful by Nature slogan and environment are gone forever. Skyscrapers all over Provo and some day on Bambarra Beach and Lorimers. The prices the resorts charge will have to come down and so will the taxes we collect. A terrible law.
Only lawyers will make money
Only one thing is guaranteed if pursued further; the lawyers will make money. Only litigate over money and never over passion or principal. Not quite to advocate the wishes of Dick the Butcher in Shakespeare’s Henry VI “the first we do is kill all the lawyers”. But Hogarth’s cartoon in the late eighteenth century caught it perfectly. It depicted a cow. It’s head being frantically pulled by the plaintiff. It’s tail desperately being tugged by the defendent. Meanwhile sitting on a stool pulling at the udders is the lawyer milking it! Seriously, it will
probably go ahead. Again, for economic reasons. The Government needs a stimulus, even if the benefits won’t percolate down for some time, as happens with projects. As to compromising our “ Beautiful by Nature image”? Looking at our crowded highways, lack of border control, shanty towns and crime, we’ve rather lost that now. It will set a precedent for further high storey projects, but sadly, that’s inevitable now!
Not like Miami
Do we really want to look like Miami, and end up with thousands of low-dollar tourists, rather than hundreds of high-end spenders? 12-stories mean voting for being inundated with folks looking for a deal. Too sad that those in power for the last 15 years have ignored every single recommendation to stick with our current high-end tourism product.
King Midas touch in reverse
The project is doomed. Washington Misick has been promoting the hi-rise idea. His history of business failures with no success is well known. It would be better if the project did not go forward to lose the investors millions and taint our reputation which our new government is just beginning to reform. The Misick family and their cronies have the King Midas touch in reverse. Everything they touch does not turn to gold for them or our people. Instead, it fails and turns sour.
A niche market
We have a tiny niche in a big market that ought to be maintained, not destroyed. The VAST majority of visitors say they come here because
there are no high rise buildings, and the place is not crowded. Instead of this foolishness, we should be investing in kids, teaching them trades and arts and crafts and agriculture, so that the country is not dependent only on hospitality.
Don’t watch Dubai
They need to have the proper and necessary research to be certain that with the low lying land, the hurricane force winds and shears, if the building will be able to withstand it. A 4-5 hurricane could level that building. We can’t watch Dubai. They don’t get hurricanes.
It will be our loss
The people need to take over the matter. We can not let a US corporation deal with the future of our country. The loss is not for them, it is for all of us living on a Beautiful By Nature island.
Against all of us
This 12 storey developments will work in the long-term against all of us, we are the ones who should not allow the project to proceed.
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The Ministry of Health to provide mobile healthcare to residents of Providenciales BY DAISY HANDFIELD
The team from the Blue Haven Marina were hard at work last weekend
Students from the Extraordinary Minds Learning Centre are beneficiaries of a new playground BY DAISY HANDFIELD STUDENTS at the Extraordinary Minds Learning Centre benefited from a newly built playground, on the school grounds on Aviation Drive, in Providenciales. The initiative was courtesy of the team at the Blue Haven Marina who saw the need for the playground, so they took a team to the school on February 25, 2017 to commence the building process. After a long day of working, the team managed to complete the playground that same afternoon. General Manager for the Blue Haven Marina, Adam Foster, told media houses last weekend that this initiative was part of an international project put on by the IGY Marinas, an unprecedented team of marinas in the Caribbean and the Americas. Mr Foster went on to explain that on that day all of the marinas within the IGY group simultaneously worked on projects to give back to the community that they operated from. “We chose Ashley’s Learning Centre to improve the outdoor area and give the kids some room to play outside; have some shade and improve the environment for them. I came and visited here and
I saw the children and despite their difficulties, they were some of the happiest children I’ve seen,” he said. Thanks to the team, the playground area now has a picket fence with two picnic tables so that the children could have their lunch comfortably outside; along with a sandpit for them to play in and grass so that it looks like a garden. Angela Williams-Valerio Founder of the centre said that two years ago she started the centre when her daughter was denied acceptance into several schools, giving her no other options but to bring in a special needs teacher to work one-on-one with her daughter. She said: “A few other parents heard about it and we came together and monthly we paid the teacher and whatever was need to at the school. Last year we had a fundraising event and Blue Haven Marina was in attendance.” She said that following that encounter, a team visited the school. During the visit they saw the need for the playground and offered to construct it for them. Located in down town Provo, Ashley Learning Centre provides educational opportunities for children with Autism who are unable to access public school education.
ONE OF the immediate goals of the Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Hon Edwin Astwood, is to increase the accessibility to healthcare for residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Minister expressed these sentiments during a press conference at the Town Hall Centre in Providenciales last Friday. He said that he plans to take healthcare to the vulnerable communities in Providenciales, through a community outreach program, as early as this week. “We are developing a very robust community outreach program and through that program we are going to take healthcare to the community by assessing people where they are. The whole perimeters of this is to take healthcare to the vulnerable communities in our country. We
want to make sure that everyone has adequate healthcare,” Hon Astwood said. During the press conference Elrisa Gardiner, senior public health nurse, gave a brief synopsis of what should be expected during the program. She said: “The idea of the community visit is to go in each community with a team, starting with Providenciales, we will be walking from house to house and assessing each household to see what we need to do for them and to see if we need to refer them to any other organization or unit with the Ministry of Health or any other organization that is nongovernmental.” She said that the idea is to conduct a health and wellness assessment of these communities to provide background data for the Ministry of Health so that they would know what has to be put in place. Gardiner added that the project
Under the tree
will start in Providenciales, but in the future will continue on to the outer islands. She said that community visits were currently going on in the outer islands, but just for the elderly folks at the moment. Medical officer within the Ministry of Health, Dr Victoria King, said that the Ministry had been looking forward to this initiative for a good while and that it was extremely important for staff members within that ministry, to get out in the community and go to the people. “We plan to check their blood pressure, sugar and identify any complaints or diseases that these individuals may have,” she said. Dr King added that the Ministry of Health plans to partner with the Department of Social Development and non-government organizations to put dimensions in place to provide adequate healthcare for everyone.
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Gov`t exploring all avenues to collect and protect its revenue – Tourism Minister BY OLIVIA ROSE MINISTER of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs says the Government is exploring all avenues to collect and protect its revenue. Higgs made this comment during a brief exclusive interview with the Weekly News on Wednesday March 1. Tax evasion and avoidance are problems which seem to have defied solution, and have bedeviled the Turks and Caicos tax system for many years; however, the new Tourism Minister says his administration is working assiduously to reverse this debilitating issue. His sentiments come after owners of the Regent Grand recently voiced their concern about the long running tax evasion practice of some villas, condos and private homes in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The call for greater regulatory practices is one which has been made for a number of years, most recently last week by the Chamber of Commerce and the Hotel and Tourism Association when they met for the first time with the new Government. Premier Sharlene CartwrightRobinson at a press conference on Thursday (March 2) disclosed that her government has already sent legislation aimed at regulating these businesses to the attorney general’s chambers for implementation over the next four years. She said: “One bit of legislation that will be of interest to the people is the regulation of the RBOs. “ We want to do that from two standpoints and that is to make sure that we are not losing revenue and to make sure that the industry
is regulated but also in the issue of national security because we want to know who is renting where and given the recent unsettling environment as it relates to crime we want to know where people are in this country and it is important to know where tourists are in these stand alone villas and heavily bushed, not well lit areas, we want to be able to protect our product and protect tourists who continue to rent under the RBOs. “I don’t want to give the impression that all of them are illegal or unregulated but it is an industry that has to be managed and managed better.” These establishments are accused of not paying their accommodation taxes to the Government and there is a call for them to be regularized as private rental properties. A well-placed source at the Regent Grand resort in Grace Bay recently told this publication that there are American unit owners who have been engaged in the practice, and are undermining the hotel business in the country. In a recent press statement, both the TCHTA and the Chamber, stated that an area identified was that of private home owners using platforms like Airbnb, Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO) and other online sites to secure bookings. This, they said is an emerging business which needs regulating as it can be a revenue source for the administration in the collection of taxes. Currently there are several hundred rental properties in the TCI listed on these websites most of which are rented at exorbitant prices, with many of them not paying any taxes.
Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs
This is not a problem that plagues the TCI only, as many other Caribbean tourism destinations are affected by rise in online vacation home rental platforms. The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has since published a resource guide supporting the TCI’s effort to level the playing field through the taxation and regulation of the sector and its engagement in public and private sector tourism development efforts. According to industry news last year, the region’s leading umbrella tourism private sector organization is counseling the Caribbean’s 32 national hotel and tourism associations and governments to work together to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid rise of the online vacation home rental industry and other sharing economy businesses being fueled by hosting
platform companies like Airbnb and Uber. “Airbnb, in particular, recorded more than 25,000 listings in the Caribbean as of February 2016 and is projecting significant growth this year. Destinations such as the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Cancún, Martinique and Barbados feature the most listings on Airbnb with continued growth projected throughout the entire region.” CHTA president Karolin Troubetzkoy has noted that the sharing economy made possible by these hosting platforms is happening whether, whether it is embraced or not. He pointed out: “This leaves us with two options: we can allow it to develop as an untaxed and underregulated market and lose out on tremendous opportunities or we can bring all the players to the table to work out solutions to the benefit of all concerned parties.” Only last month ,the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the region’s tourism development agency, and Airbnb, whose community marketplace provides access to millions of unique accommodations, signed a landmark agreement to develop a set of policy principles and recommendations on the sharing economy for Caribbean governments and other stakeholders. Under the agreement, both organizations will share data and studies with policymakers about the positive impact of the sharing economy in the region; identify ways to make it more inclusive; and broaden the benefits of tourism to non-traditional actors, attract new stakeholders and focus on providing amazing and unique travel and
cultural experiences to visitors. This partnership agreement will also provide to the CTO an economic analysis of Airbnb’s positive impact on local economies. By reviewing Airbnb’s aggregate data, key stakeholders will be briefed on the value of a peer-topeer review mechanisms; at the same time Caribbean government officials and other stakeholders learn about the long term benefits of the sharing economy and home sharing in particular. “The CTO is establishing a basis for mutual cooperation with Airbnb’s. It is important for us to examine all aspects of this important segment of the sharing economy. We believe that by clearly understanding Airbnb’s massive influence in capturing consumers’ interest in unique accommodations we will be in a position to properly advise our members and to allow the Caribbean to achieve the goals of year-round profitability, visitor satisfaction and sustainable tourism development,” Mr. Riley said. Currently, there are 41 thousand listings across the Caribbean and a typical host in the Caribbean earns approximately US$3,900 per year. The agreement will also help to identify new ways to market the Caribbean as a region: One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean and grow the tourism industry. With this cooperation agreement, Airbnb will continue promoting tourism and highlighting Caribbean history and culture. The strategy focuses on the diversification of the tourism industry and the expansion of the economic opportunities for the Caribbean people.
Washy accuses premier of EDF 11 “flip flop’ LEADER of the Opposition, Washington Misick has accused the Premier of not supporting a key initiative of the overseas countries and territories (OCTA) European Union funded programme. The accusation came just shortly after Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson accepted the chairmanship of OCTA last month in Aruba. Misick, in a statement to the press this week, said that Cartwright Robinson accepted the role of Chair of the organization at an OCTA conference in Aruba, where she also signed programming documents commissioning the official start of the European Development Fund (EDF) 11 program. Misick stated: “Surprisingly, although the Premier Hon. Cartwright-Robinson accepted the Chairmanship of the OCTA and
kicked off the EDF 11 Program, she didn’t inform the forum’s attendees that less than a week before, her government withdrew its support for the EDF 11 program. “On February 17, the CartwrightRobinson Government sent out a public notice canceling the tender for the “Consultancy for the Turks and Caicos Islands Government’s EDF 11 Education Sector Reform Strategy, Tender Reference Number TR 16/77”.” He added that having a consultant working on the deliverables is a key requirement of the EDF 11 program, and the country would become ineligible for the grant if it did not have one. He further stated: “Realizing that she would have had the distinction of being the first Chair of the OCTA whose Government didn’t support its
programs, Premier Hon. CartwrightRobinson’s government on February 24th, rushed out a slightly amended version of the original EDF 11 Tender document, and in doing so, canceled its own cancelation of the EDF 11 Tender document.” The opposition leader stated that since 2012, under the PNP Government, the Turks and Caicos Islands was the recipient of two EDF grants – EDF 9 and EDF 10 (which focused on strengthening and improving the business sector) – with a total funding of €13.7m (US$14.5m). The EDF 11 program, which includes additional funding of €14.6m (US$15.5m), was to have focused on reforming and strengthening the education sector, and the previous PNP government had already advanced it to the
Opposition Leader Washington Misick
programming and financing stage. Misick noted that within a relatively short period of time the PNP government had completed and closed the EDF9, as well as the full implementation of EDF 10. Misick added: “The EDF
programs have benefitted the country tremendously, and I am proud that the previous PNP government’s accomplishments in rolling them out have been recognized by the Deputy Governor. “I was surprised and disappointed when I learned that the current Government had withdrawn its support for the EDF 11 program.” He further opined: “Thankfully, even if just to save face with the Premier becoming the new Chair of the OCTA, they have reversed that position and now support it.” The party leader said that assuming that the Government does not change its position again on the EDF 11 program, and which he strongly encouraged the Premier not to do, the country should again benefit from the great strides made by the previous PNP government.
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GT woman charged with perverting the course of justice in Kevino Smith`s murder probe BY OLIVIA ROSE
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SIPT judge calls in sick – trial delayed again THE Special Investigation and Prosecution Trial (SIPT) has been pushed back even further as Justice Paul Harrison has reported sick. On Monday, February 27, when the trial was set to resume after a three week break, the court was informed that the judge would not be attending, as he had fallen ill. Harrison’s absence will continue until March 20, when the trial will hopefully resume. The 78-year-old Harrison has been the subject of much controversy due to his advanced age, when his appointment to the trial was first made in 2012, and as recent as 2015, when Misick filed an application with the court to have him removed. That application was unsuccessful. However, while the judge’s medical condition does raise questions yet again about is age
and agility to preside over such a tedious and long running trial, his absence does stand one person in very good stead. That person is Michael Misick, chief defendant. The delay gives Misick additional time to bring his new lawyer – Reginald Armour - up to speed with the progress of the hearing over these last fifteen months. As previously reported, Misick’s senior counsel, Ralph Thorne, a Barbadian, abruptly resigned from the case on January 30, causing a sudden halt to the proceedings. The former premier was granted the three-week recess, after Thorne’s emailed resignation from the case, after he had failed to show up when the trial resumed on January 16, 2017. (DELANA ISLES)
Filipino man on $20,000 bail for killing intruder A FILIPINO national was placed on US $20,000 bail after killing an intruder who attempted to rob his Kew Town home on February 22, 2017. The 38-year-old is scheduled to return to the police station on March 27, 2017. In a police press statement issued this week, police said that contrary to what is posted on social media, the man in question has not been charged, and that the decision on whether to charge him will be recommended by the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Ensley Rolle, a 29-year-old Bahamian man with Turks and Caicos Islands roots, was killed on February 22, 2017 during an alleged home invasion in Kew Town, Providenciales. Police say that Rolle was stabbed to death by the homeowner during the attempted robbery. According to a police press statement following the incident, at around 3:20 am, Police and Emergency Services were dispatched
Ensley Rolle
to an area in Norway, Kew Town after a report was made that a person was caught inside of a home. For safety reasons, police department has not be revealed the identity of the man. (DAISY HANDFIELD)
31-year-old Lavina Griffith of Grand Turk has been charged with attempting to pervert the course of Justice in the ongoing Kevino “Bah” Smith murder investigation. According to a Police statement on (Friday 24th February), detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have formally charged and cautioned the woman. Griffith who appeared in the Grand Turk Magistrate’s Court on (Thursday March 2nd) pleaded not guilty to the charges laid before her. Last month three Grand Turk women ages 19, 28 and 53 were rearrested on suspicion charges. However, the two other females who were previously arrested have been released from all bail obligations. Prior to their arrest, 3 males on Grand Turk and Providenciales, ages 24, 25 and 31yrs were charged with the murder of Kevino Smith of Grand Turk. The men appeared in court on February 3 where the matter was heard by Magistrate Tanya Lobban Jackson in Court 1 Providenciales where Krishna Penn, Conrad Thomas Jr and Lamar Griffiths were arraigned. Penn is being represented by Laura Maroof; Oliver Smith is representing for 31-year old Lamar Griffiths and Smith served as attorney in lieu for Conrad Thomas Jr when his lawyer, Keith Thomas, could not appear on his behalf.
The men will appear in the Grand Turk Supreme Court for a sufficiency hearing on April 7. It has been two years since 25-year-old Smith went missing after a reported heated confrontation Kevino Smith was reported missing by his family on Friday 6th March 2015. After continuous and extensive searches, his body was found on Thursday 16th April in the Breezy Brae area of Grand Turk by members of the community. Young Smith’s family, especially his mother Patsy Smith, have been highly critical of the handling of the investigation, regularly writing on social media, that her boy had been forgotten. Smith’s dismembered remains were found in Breezy Brae, Grand Turk, in late April 2015 following an aggressive police search. And it was in July that police finally confirmed that the remains discovered were indeed that of young Smith. Subsequent to the discovery of his body, several suspects have been arrested on suspicion and some are currently on bail for numerous offences which include murder, conspiracy to commit murder and perverting the course of justice. The police, in a statement on their facebook page, said: “We are determined to establish what happened to Kevino and how he came to lose his life, which we hope will bring some closure and small comfort to his family.
Police warn against making false reports BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE 911 operator has been receiving fictitious reports in the past weeks and police are warning residents against calling and making these false reports. Police press officer, Kevin Clarke, is advising the general public to take this matter seriously and not to call the 911 emergency phone line with phony stories. Clarke shared this concern with media houses last week, where he also stated that making false reports is a crime and that individuals should respect the country’s laws. “We receive a lot of bogus reports on a daily basis. These bogus reports are not being told to the media and it is important that persons know that the 911 system is an emergency system. When individuals call and make fake reports, we might have people calling to make an accurate report; this can cause a slight delay,” Clarke said. Clarke made reference to a report recently about an alleged shooting in the Leeward Palms area, in Providenciales.
He added that reports like these are what hinders the police from carrying out their daily patrols. He said: “We had an incident where police responded to a report of a shooting and when police arrived on the scene, nothing of the sort had taken place. This makes the work of the police very difficult, because that time could be used to do something else, like patrolling our streets.” Those calling the 911 operators are expected to be respectful, said Clarke. “We want people to not play or interfere with the 911 operators. Sometimes we have children picking up the phone, who disrespect the 911 operators. We have people who call and curse at the operators as soon as they answer the phones.” He said that he is not asking individuals to stop calling with tips and information that could lead to capturing criminals, but he wishes those abusing the 911 system to stop doing so. The officer also took the opportunity to remind members of the public to continue to be aware of their surroundings, especially those who arrive home late at night.
Deceased Kevino “bah” Smith
Men on trial for Sunny Foods robbery and shooting THE FOUR men charged and remanded for the April 10, 2016 robbery and shooting at the Sunny Foods supermarket are currently standing trial for the crimes in the Grand Turk Supreme Court. The length of the trial – which is now in its third week - was cut down significantly due to a culling of the witness list by the prosecutor, and it is now expected that the jury will soon get the case and deliver a decision sometime soon. The defendants in the trial are: 27 year old Ewing George who is charged with robbery, and inflicting grievous bodily harm; while the three others 33-year-old Reginald Presil, 32-year-old Fritzer Prevalus, and Wilbert Almonor, all face charges of conspiracy to commit robbery. The three charged with conspiracy to rob are Haitian nationals. The case against the men stemmed from an armed robbery and shooting of a local security official and ex-superintendent of police Albion Williams outside of the Five Cays store in Providenciales last year. Witness accounts of the brazen daylight robbery stated that the assailants were waiting for Williams – who is also the owner of Tag Security Services – to exit the store with the bag of money he normally collects from that location. When he came out of the supermarket the men allegedly knocked him to the ground, grabbed the bag of money, fired three shots into Williams’ back and made good their escape. The men were arrested in June last year and were charged with the crime. George was arrested and charged later in the year. (DELANA ISLES)
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Ministry of Health donates $150,000 for the development of the halfway house – Construction to begin as early as next week BY DAISY HANDFIELD A CHEQUE for US $150,000 was presented to the Turks and Caicos Drug Prevention Foundation by the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services last Friday which will go towards the development of a Half Way House in Providenciales. The halfway house will be a centre for helping former drug addicts, prisoners, psychiatric patients, and others to adjust to life in society. A press conference was held at the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services headquarters at the Town Centre Mall in Providenciales to formally present the cheque to Dierin Longmire, president of the TCI Drug Prevention Foundation. Hon. Edwin Astwood, the Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services gave brief remarks before the presentation. He stated that drug usage is a serious problem in the Turks and Caicos Islands and that the development of the halfway house in Providenciales was a major step in targeting the issue. “We know that there is a problem with persons with substance abuse. I do not think that there is any family in the Turks and Caicos that has not been touched by drug use and drug misuse. Therefore, I believe that this
The Ministry of Health donated a cheque for $150,000 to the Drug Prevention Foundation, which will go towards the development of the Half-Way House in Providenciales.
initiative is very important to all of us out here in the Turks and Caicos Islands and all of our families,” Astwood said. President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Drug Prevention Foundation, Dierin Longmire, expressed gratitude for the hefty donation, adding that the construction process would begin as early as next week. She said: “This donation is beyond words. I am so grateful because this
has been long overdue. Since 1995 we wanted to do something about the drug and alcohol issues present in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I am so grateful for my committee and for Government for supporting me. I am extremely happy and I thank all of you and God for giving me this opportunity.” The president added that one of the focuses will be working with individuals going through the pre-
sentencing stage and those going through the pre-release stage. “If you looked at the statistics on Her Majesty Prison, 95 percent of the inmates there are for drug and alcohol related issues. We want to bring them out and offer them an opportunity to take a shorter sentencing in the prison, to be extended in the Half Way House so that we could help them reintegrated into society and help
them to find jobs. Alcohol and drug addiction is a disease; it is not a willpower issue,” Longmire said. The Half Way House will be located on the South Dock road and will be suitable to accommodate up to 25 patients. The president explained that if necessary, bunk beds can be added to accommodate additional patients.
Turks and Caicos post cabinet meeting statement His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, chaired the 5th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 1 March 2017, at the N J S Francis Building on Grand Turk. All Ministers were present except the Hon. Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication. AT THIS MEETING CABINET: Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve a mutation and rectification and then a tender for applications for the commercial lease of combined Crown Land Parcels 60610/305 and 306 at Norway and Five Cays, Providenciales, in line with section 34 of the Crown Land Ordinance 2012; Approved a Provisional Warrant Resolution for forwarding to the next sitting of the House of Assembly for the withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund of an amount not exceeding $85,067,096 for the continuation of government business for the first four months
of Financial Year 2017/18 pending passage and entry into force of an approved Appropriation Ordinance for 2017/18; Advised His Excellency the Governor to appoint the following as members of the International Finance Marketing and Promotions Working Group (IFMPWG), the body set up to advise the Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment on the strategic direction and promotion of the TCI financial services sector, for a period of 18 months with effect from 1 April 2017 – Mr Peter Savory (Corporate Management/ Trust Administration); Mr Kenrick Walters (Banking); Mr Norman Hamilton (Insurance); Mr Clayton Been (Corporate Management/Trust Administration); Mr Mark Lindsay McCann (Trust Administration); Mr Jonathan Katan (Bar Association); Mr David Stewart (Trust/Financial Industry Association); Governor’s Office representative; FSC representative; AG’s Chamber’s
representative; Ministry of Finance representative; Approved the renewal of the lease agreement for the Premier’s Official Residence on Grand Turk for a period of four years with effect from 1 March 2017; Discussed a paper prepared by the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services on ongoing management issues at the National Health Insurance Board; Agreed to extend the 2016/17 lobster season from 15 March to 31 March 2017; Noted the recommendations of the Public Procurement Board to award contracts in line with the Public Procurement Ordinance 2012 as follows – TR16/20 Upgrade and extension of the Providenciales morgue and equipment; TR16/33 Repairs to the Lands Division building, Grand Turk; TR16/34 Enhancement of the Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System for the Revenue Department; TR16/40
Construction of a classroom block, Long Bay High School Phase III; TR16/48 Mental Health Home Phase III, Grand Turk; TR16/51 Replacement roof, Waterloo Phase II; Received an information paper from the Ministry of Home Affairs updating Cabinet on progress on emergency works at HM Prison to be discussed further at the next meeting of Cabinet; Received a briefing by the Hon. Attorney General on her attendance at the recent Financial Action Task Force Plenary Meeting at the OECD in Paris including steps required to be taken by TCI to meet its financial services related international commitments in relation to the Global Forum on the Exchange of Tax Information’s assessment of TCI set for the third quarter of 2017 and the CFTAF mutual evaluation of TCI which is set for the first quarter of 2018 and, in particular, commitments related to beneficial ownership
Agreed adjustments to the Fiscal Strategic Policy Statement 2017/21 to be submitted to the UK Government to take account of planned revenue and expenditure related to the European Union grant provided to TCI under the European Development Fund (EDF) 11; Received a briefing by the Hon. Premier and HE the Deputy Governor on their recent attendance at the annual EU/Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) meeting in Aruba including on TCI assuming the Chair of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association and on the signing of the Financing Agreement of the EDF 11; Received a briefing by the Hon. Deputy Premier on his recent attendance at the twenty eighth intersessional meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Guyana including on regional security issues and correspondent banking;
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Communication Minister attends world mobile congress in Barcelona, Spain BY OLIVIA ROSE MINISTER of Communication, Hon. Vaden Williams, attended the 12th edition of the GSMA World Mobile Congress Ministerial Programme in Barcelona, Spain. The Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association (GSMA) Ministerial Programme, which started on February 24, provides a critical forum for convening Governments, International Organizations and Industry leaders to share knowledge and debate the key regulatory and Policy issues that are shaping the future of mobile. The Programme aims to celebrate the positive socio-economic impact mobile has played in both developing and developed countries and identify the policy levers needed to further extend this impact. The GSMA Mobile World Congress is the place where mobile leaders to gather, collaborate and conduct business. The annual event provides the world`s best venue for mobile industry networking, new business opportunities and deal-making. Mobile World Congress includes a world-class conference featuring visionary keynotes and thoughtprovoking panel discussions; an exhibition with more than 2,200 companies displaying the cuttingedge products and technologies that define the future of mobile;
the world’s best opportunity for mobile industry networking; and the annual Global Mobile Awards ceremony, which recognizes the most innovative mobile solutions and initiatives from around the world. The 2017 edition of Mobile World Congress attracted a record 108,000 visitors*, an increase of 7 per cent over the previous year, the GSMA reported today as the show came to a close. Visitors from 208 countries and territories worldwide attended this year’s event, held at the Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuïc venues in Barcelona. The exhibition hosted more than 2,300 exhibiting companies from both the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries such as automotive, finance and healthcare, while the four-day conference programme comprised 11 keynote sessions and many more track sessions dedicated to specific industry topics. There were also a record number of government delegations to the Ministerial Programme, plus several new events staged for the first time this year across the two venues. It was another year of record attendance at the GSMA’s Ministerial Programme, which brought together governments, regulators and industry leaders to encourage dialogue on a range of
Minister of Home Affairs Hon.Vaden Williams attended GSMA World Mobile Congress
regulatory and policy issues. This year’s event saw an increasing number of delegates from adjacent industries such as finance
and healthcare, reflecting mobile’s broadening global reach and impact. The Minister was accompanied by Head of Secretariat (acting) Ms.
Karen Higgs, Mr. Kenva Williams, Director of Technology and Mr. Russell Gardiner, Engineer from the Telecommunications Commission.
COMMENTARY
The sore thumb
In our minds eye we now see a 12 story junior skyscraper sticking up like a sore thumb 5 stories above the current highest building. Bribery bought the previous 7 stories. Bribes cost that developer the bribe and then a huge legal fine. We see the sore thumb in our minds eye from the plane as it maneuvers over Provo. Passengers could see it as another Miami and wonder why they visited TCI. Has and will extra stories attract tourists...we doubt it. It does increase the profits of tall resort owners by crowding more tourists per land footprint. Most tourists want a room looking out at the beach. With the beach easily available without an
BY DAVID TAPFER
David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 27 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011
elevator full of people. Most resort builders understand this concept with low profile resorts all over the Caribbean. It is no surprise that the court ruled to dismiss the appeal from two normal developers who came in to build their business and contribute to our economy with respect to our
Beautiful by Nature environment. The court had no choice. We have no clue about the personal opinion of the judge but she had to uphold the law. A law put in place by the previous PNP government. Why did the PNP turn their back on environmental issues under the leadership of a physician expected
to appreciate nature and disrespect congestion, its inherent pollution and its impact on environment ? “Bigger and Better” was the PNP slogan of a government cabinet now in court. More dough in their private pockets and no concern for the long term future of the islands. Islands with an ecology that supported their ancestors. The facts are obvious. After years the actions of the PNP deterred development and the 12 story law was their last desperate one seat legal attempt to get some investor to build something.... anything ! We hope the PDM strikes down that law. File a hold and then ask the people to vote on it ? Otherwise place an order for tall fire trucks !
The death rattles of PNPs celebrating the victory of a law that might never pass a public election are now heard from PNP opposition. A leader singing his swan song who makes more trouble than his tiny win deserves. Washy and spokesman Royal positioned to never win an election again. Royal placed last in the 2012 at large election and Washy beat newcomer Robbie Bean by 21 votes stolen from Bean’s PDM by certain “independent” candidates who undoubtedly voted against Washy in December. Now my fingers join my sore thumb. Fingers sore from writing about their mess.
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Darron Turnquest charms and inspires audience with his keynote speech
TCHTH eagerly anticipates next year’s tenth event
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The Star Awards is all about celebrating the best in the industry
Stars of the hotel and tourism industry honoured BY KANDI HARIRAJ Photos: Digital Handprint and Kandi Hariraj
While our ‘Beautiful by Nature’ Turks and Caicos Islands are naturally attractive to visitors, it is also the excellent services provided by personnel in the hotel and tourism industry that keep the destination flourishing and famed. Last Thursday evening the ninth annual Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association’s (TCHTA) Star Awards celebrated the dedicated individuals “who go above and beyond the call of duty” to deliver stellar service to our visitors. The opulent event, held at the Tropicana Show and Supper Club, was well attended by tourism and hospitality industry partners,
nominees and supporters. Attendees enjoyed an entertaining evening and dinner as they saluted the nominees and winners that keep our tourism industry growing. Welcome remarks from TCHTA’s Executive Director Stacy Cox, Director of the Tourist Board Ramon Andrews and The Hartling Group’s Karen Whitt, all hailed a bright future for TCI’s tourism and lauded the island chain as a strong destination, while thanking every industry worker who makes its success possible. Cox said: “The pursuit of excellence in our sector can never be obtained without the continued dedication and commitment of every worker. Excellence is also, of course, about hard work. It is the hard work of everyone sitting here tonight that propels us forward.”
Wesley Methodist School students and winners of 2017 youth explosion, dance category, entertain the audience
A riveting keynote speech by psychologist Darron Turnquest, Director of Youth in The Bahamas, who inspired patrons as he reminded everyone how difficult it can be in the service industry and that it was about the process in getting the award, rather than the actual award. Other highlights of the evening included a fashion display by ‘House of Jeritt’ models, performances by Clement Howell High School Choir and Wesley Methodist School dance group and a captivating rendition of the British Anthem and National Song by Chrystal Charles. With strong competition and over 165 nominees in the eighteen categories, it was mentioned that judges had difficulty deciding the winners as all candidates were outstanding.
2016 TCHTA STAR AWARDS WINNERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Bartender of the Year - Carton Waite, The Palms Chef of the Year - Edwin Gallardo, Seven Stars Resort Housekeeper of the Year - Carlton Salmon, Beaches Resort Villages and Spa Employee of the Year - Shanice Williams, Ganseveoort TCI Supervisor of the Year - Duval Phedre, The Sands on Grace Bay Manager of the Year - Jessica Rigby, Gansevoort TCI Hospitality Hero - Kirkford Gardiner, Ministry of Border Control Taxi Driver of the Year – Edward Barranco, Beaches Resort Villages and Spa Fan Favourite - Roxanne Wade, Beaches Resort Villages and Spa Hotelier of the Year - Tendra Musgrove, Villa Del Mar and Urmas Karner, The Somerset on Grace Bay Restaurant of the Year - Graces’ Cottage, Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar and Parallel 23 TCHTA Allied Member Restaurant of the Year - Mango Reef Hotel of the Year - Point Grace Resort Heart of Hospitality - Dennis Been, Windsong Resort Ambassador of the Year - Sherman Lopez, Beach House Allied Member of the Year - The Wine Cellar TCHTA’s Shining Star - Lauren Callighen, The Palms Entertainer of the Year - Chrystal ‘TESS’ Charles
The glitzy event featured a full house of nominees and supporters
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Youth listening tour kicks off on March 14 BY DELANA ISLES ON MARCH 14, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sport and Library Services in collaboration with the Youth department will launch the first in a series of youth listening tours across the Turks and Caicos Islands. On Thursday (March 2), the subject minister, Hon. Josephine Connolly was joined by Director of the Youth Department Jasmine Parker and national youth council member, Ronley James to outline the government’s youth policy. Minister Connolly noted that the main objective behind the tour is to give the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands a voice. “We said we would do it within the first 100 days, and I have done it. Myself and the youth department are very enthusiastic about involving our youth in government policy and decisions that affect them.” She assured that this initial tour will be the first in a number of initiatives to engage the local youth to ensure that they have a voice in the development of their country. Within the next four months the team will be conducting youth listening tours, which will be both formal and informal around the islands, and according to the
minister, the youth talk series will be instrumental in instigating programmes and policies. The youth affairs director stated that another component of the tour is to establish the social issues in the country that youth are struggling with. She said that there will be two official launch dates – the first will take place on March 14 at 4pm at the Gustarvus Sports Complex in Providenciales and the second one will take place on March 17 at the Helena Robinson high school auditorium in Grand Turk. After the official launch ceremonies, the formal listening sessions will commence with groups such as Rotaract, Young Corporate Alliance, church youth groups and high school students. The age group targeted is 12 to 29 years of age. Parker said that they will also be hosting intimate listening sessions with about 30 or 50 youths so as to foster a better understanding of issues that affect youth in the country. She said that there will also be a week of informal listening tours whereby the tour officials will go into communities in order to talk to youths who are hanging out on neighbourhood blocks, under trees, and on road corners to see what is
Scores of Dominicans in the TCI celebrated their country’s 173rd year of independence
Minister of Education Hon. Josephine Connolly flanked by national youth councilor Ronley James and Youth Department Director, Jasmine Parker as they update the media on the government’s inaugural youth listening tour.
happening with them. She noted that the drive behind this particular part of the tour is to get an understanding of what is causing these young people to be hanging around the communities, so that the department and the government at large can put measures in place to cut down on this.
Parker also assured that the youth series will also take place in South and North Caicos, and that a detailed tour schedule with dates, time and locations will soon be made public. At the end of the tour, the public will be made aware of the issues and initiatives that the government is hoping will come out of the tour.
That will be done by way of a public symposium, Parker said. Youth councilor, Ronley James is therefore encouraging every young person in the designated age group to take part in the listening tour, as he said this is an ideal opportunity for the youth of the country to regain its voice.
Dominicans sporting flag colours: blue and red
Dominicans in the TCI celebrate homeland independence BY DAISY HANDFIELD SCORES of Dominicans residing in the Turks and Caicos Islands, wore their blue and red shirts last Saturday as they celebrated their country’s 173rd year as an independent nation. Just about every Dominican resident that was out during the event carried either a flag or something that represented the Dominican Republic.
Dominicans, as well as local Islanders, gathered in the parking lot of La Familia restaurant in Providenciales for a line-up of activities. Restaurants behind the Ball Park sold a variety of Dominican dishes and drinks, which included Dominican fried pork chop, plantain, salami, Dominican patties and of course Dominican beer, Presidente. There were several mini
competitions, dance performances by Dominican girls, performances by Dominican artists who reside in the Turks and Caicos Islands. President of the Dominicans United Committee, Candido Moreno said that even though these Dominican nationals were miles away from home, they celebrated this event as though they were at home. He said: “This is a big time for us, every year we acknowledge the fact
that our country is now free and we are not ruled by any other country. Our country makes its own rules and own laws now.” The president described the Turks and Caicos Islands as a home away from home. One Dominican national told this publication that although she was away from home, she was enthused to see the unity among Dominicans in the TCI and it made her feel as though she was at home in her
country. February 27, 1844, marks the Dominican Republic Independence Day, celebrated annually during Carnival. After the Dominican Republic gained its independence from Haiti in 1844, Juan Pablo Duarte, father of the revolution, had envisioned a strong democratic republic that would protect its citizens from the dictatorial rule which had marred the country’s history.
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Nominations officially open for the national honours and awards program BY OLIVIA ROSE NOMINATIONS are now officially open for the third annual National Honours and Awards program, and the public is being urged to submit their suggestions. This comes as the National Honours and Awards Committee (NHAC) hosted a press conference at the Hilly Ewing building in Providenciales on Wednesday, March 1 to update the public on the upcoming awards ceremony which is expected to be held in October this year. The program recognizes outstanding locals who have made a praiseworthy contribution to the country`s development. Speaking at the press conference, President of the Committee Willette Swan said the honors and awards form depicts a description of the achievements, merits and service a recipient should possess. The category of awards are: The Order of National Hero, The Order of Turks and Caicos Islands, The Patriotic Award, The Long Service Medal, The Meritorious Award and the National Young Achievers Medal. He said: “The honors and awards consists of two orders, one award, and three medals, the first order is the order of National Hero, it may be granted to an islander for extraordinary and outstanding achievement in merit in service to the islands or to humanity, the person may have the title “The Right Excellent” and may wear the insignia
of the order. “We`ve named only one National Hero, the Order of Turks and Caicos is the second Order , it may be granted to an islander who has served with distinction in a field or discipline ,the recipient may have the title “The most Honorable” and the letters “OTCI” after his name and may wear the insignia of the order. “The Patriotic Award comes in tow categories, the gold for Turks and Caicos islander and silver for a non- Turks and Caicos Islander ,it maybe granted to someone who has demonstrated a keen sense of national consciousness and rendered exceptional sacrificial service to the islands and the people and of the islands. “And the silver to a non-islander for demonstrating a very high regard for national integration and for philanthropic contribution to the development of the islands.” He explained that the recipient of that award will have the title the “The Much Honored” and the letters “PA” after his name and may wear the insignia of the order; the committee has so far named eight nominees. Swan said: “The Meritorious Service medal may be granted to an islander who has been giving sacrificial and meritorious service in a field that is inherently challenging or has performed a brave or humane act whether in the islands or abroad.” Swan further pointed out that there are specific guidelines which must be followed to ensure that the nomination process is fair and
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balanced. “It is of utmost importance that you nominate persons that you believe are worthy to receive an award. “Additionally, a nominator must match the person that is nominated to the award since the committee cannot nominate him or her for a different honour or award.” It was noted that the process must gain public confidence, trust and respect; and as such, special care should be taken to ensure the honours and awards process is carefully managed, and more importantly, to be seen as fair and balanced. The guidelines which clearly define and outline eligibility and criteria need to follow a framework carefully crafted, studied and adopted as intended. There must be no room
to accommodate subjectivity and discretion. The committee must honour their role paying particular attention to judgment, and discharge their duty with integrity and dignity. Forms are available at the Premier’s Office in Grand Turk and Providenciales, The District Commissioners Office and on the Government’s website. The completed nomination should be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked: National Honour and Award Programme or any member of the National Honours and Awards Committee on or before June 30, 2017. The form only introduces the nominee. Information regarding the nominee’s work, service and merits should also be added.
“Ensure that you provide all the information, in whatever form that information takes, to support your reason why your nominee should be so honoured,” Swan said. “Whether documents, newspaper clippings, letters, testimonials.” The Ordinance provides that an honour or award may be revoked if the awardee allows persons to whom the award was not granted to wear his insignia or commits an act the committee sees as bringing the honours system into disrepute. Honours and awards are a particularly important means of recognition that can show not only how much the contribution of individuals are valued, but also can provide inspiration to others to perform to the standards.
Survivor of 1972 Munich Olympic massacre to speak at Brayton Hall Hundreds are expected to flock to Brayton Hall on Thursday, March 16 to hear the story of a man who survived the first live-broadcasted terrorist attack. Dan Alon, an Olympic fencer and the event keynote speaker, will share the harrowing tale of his narrow escape from the 1972 Munich Massacre in Germany. The event, which is free and open to the public, is organized by the Provo Jewish Community and sponsored by Casablanca Casino, Fortis TCI, Gansevoort Resort, Gilley’s Enterprises, Grace Bay Car Rentals, Karam & Missick, Misick & Stanbrook Attorneys, RA Shaw Designs, E. Jay Saunders & Family, TCBC and Waterloo Investment. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the event will begin at 7 pm. In addition to the community event, we are thrilled to announce Alon will be speaking at a separate program for all the high school students on the island. “Our children will have a unique opportunity to witness history as a
Dan Alon, an Olympic fencer and the event keynote speaker, will share the harrowing tale of his narrow escape from the 1972 Munich Massacre in Germany
living experience, not from academic books, but from a man and athlete whose dreams of sportsmanship and fraternity were shattered in a brutal act of terrorism. We further hope that our young people will understand the need to oppose all forms of injustice and prejudice in a forceful, yet peaceful manner,” says Mrs. Wigglesworth, principal of the
British West Indies Collegiate. In a world where violence continues to threaten innocent lives worldwide, Alon’s story remains a relevant and powerful one. The Provo Jewish Community is proud to bring Alon to the island to hear his story of resilience, witness courage to start life anew and learn from the strength he found to overcome
tremendous challenges. Dan Alon’s story is one that can ignite the peace and unity needed for the global community to heal our fragmented world. The importance of a program like this is to learn how we can overcome our differences and come together in unity to find love and connection between all people.” For more than three decades, Alon remained tight-lipped about his harrowing experience. But in recent years he decided to break his silence and share his experience with others to keep the story alive. That goal has taken him around the world, and now, to the Turks and Caicos. “We are grateful to our sponsors whose partnership is a testament to their commitment to education and concern for the danger of indifference”. “It was too emotional to talk about,” Alon has said. “The memories were harsh realities that I had to face on a daily basis.” When Dan Alon left his native Israel to participate in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games at the age
of 27, he was the country’s top fencer and had dreams of returning with gold medals. However, the Munich Massacre cut that dream short, and he found himself on a flight home with the coffins of his friends and teammates instead. The terrorist attack, captured in Steven Spielberg’s 2005 film Munich, claimed the lives of 12 people, including 11 members of the Israeli team and a West Germany policeman. The tragedy was later blamed on a terrorist group called Black September. This is not the first lecture of its kind that the local Jewish community has organized. A few years ago, the group hosted Rena Finder, a Schindler’s List survivor, drawing an audience of over 400 people to Brayton Hall and leaving a lasting impact on all who attended. “It is our goal to bring speakers who can impart an uplifting message and bring together all people on the island, regardless of their cultural and religious backgrounds,” Rabbi Bluming says
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Health Minister visits newly constructed mental health home BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE MINISTER of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Hon Edwin Astwood visited the newly constructed Mental Health Home in Grand Turk on Monday. This building represents the completion of phase one of the project and is designed to accommodate up to 12 low risk clients. The objective of the home is not only to provide accommodations for persons with chronic mental illnesses, but to also allow them to receive the therapeutic support and psychiatric interventions necessary to maintain their mental health. Phase two of the project will commence shortly and is expected to be completed by February of next year. This phase will include the construction of two additional buildings. This final phase will allow for the accommodation of 11 more persons and will include a unit to manage persons who are acutely mentally ill. It is envisioned that once complete, this home will also allow clients who are currently being treated overseas to return to TCI and receive continued care and management. Hon Astwood said that the services that this home will offer much need
services for people who suffering from mental illness and will serve as support to their families. “I am elated to see the completion of phase one of the construction of the Mental Health Home, located at the Old Grand Turk Hospital compound. Phase two is scheduled to commence later this year,” the Minister said. At a Ministry of Health press conference last Friday in the Town Centre Mall in Providenciales, Dr Alicia Malcolm, the Director of Mental Health and Substance Dependence reiterated that once the home in fully completed, it will be able to provide therapeutic support for persons who have longstanding mental health problems. She said: “We always know that every now and again someone may relapse and become acutely ill, but there are also persons who perhaps for the remainder of their life will need ongoing support. For those who have minimal family support or are not really able to live on their own, they would be placed in that home.” Dr Malcolm added that there are currently several TC Islanders in rehabilitation centres in Jamaica who the Government is looking to return to the Turks and Caicos Islands to continue their treatments at the Mental Health Home.
The Minister of Health Hon Edwin Astwood tours newly built Mental Health Home
Dynamic Christian couple to reach TCI youths at national youth workers symposium THE TURKS and Caicos Islands will welcome a dynamic couple in Gospel Youth Ministry from March 9-11, 2017 at Community Fellowship Center; and the experience is free and open to individuals who want to be better equipped for the work of youth development. Kim and Shari Babcock are a husband and wife team who have exhibited that they believe, “God has awesome plans and purposes for our kids, not just for when they are older but for right now.” The Babcocks are not only well able to impart the key skills on how to reach the Youth for Jesus Christ, but they can expound on their own work where they are empowering youth at their ministry in Argentina. According to a release, Youngsters from 12-18 years are leaders at King’s Castle, which allows young people to reach out to other young people about the Gospel. Pastor Bradley Handfield, Senior Pastor of Community Fellowship Center who has now been successfully hosting these
Kim and Shari Babcock
skills development events, says it is important now more than ever to ensure that young people are touched by the Good News of the Gospel. Pastor Bradley adds that the Babcocks will give Youth Workers’ in the TCI greater confidence and a new skill set as they reach out to our children, the release read. “The National Youth Workers Symposium 2017 is about inspiring people to serve our young people and
Youths worship session
that it has to be done in the power of the Holy Spirit,” said Pastor Handfield. Pastor Handfield, who in 2012 held a National Leadership Conference featuring Dr. Myles Munroe of The Bahamas; also in 2016 he held a National Youth Conference, featuring Bishop Andre Thomas and his wife from Barbados, Prophetess Nina Thomas, and this year hosts the youth workers’ symposium, said the Babcocks were
specially selected. “Kim and Shari have reached over 66,000 young people for the Assemblies of God, and I believe that if adults in our communities could just understand the value they too can bring to young lives, they would attend this free opportunity to be enriched by this loving couple.” On Thursday March 9, 2017 the National Youth Workers Symposium opens with a down to earth session,
where the Babcocks will present and allow for Q&A. On Friday March 10, 2017 the National Youth Workers Symposium hosts a Youth Concert featuring the country’s most celebrated gospel singers with guest artists DJ Ray and Matthew Jennings, hosted by Almando Rigby. On Saturday March 11, 2017 the National Youth Symposium continues with a half- day session from 9am to 12 Noon where there will be more practical use of strategies including break-out sessions. On Sunday, March 12, 2017 the public is welcomed to join morning worship at the church at 9am, where the Babcocks will minister the word of God to the congregation. Pastor Handfield said the teaching is so flexible that anyone can benefit from the instruction, but cited that teachers, youth workers, volunteers and social workers would certainly be empowered by the sessions. All events take place at Community Fellowship Centre on Leeward Highway, across from Nell’s Gift Shop.
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How many teeth have you lost? BY DR. MARK OSMOND Tooth loss can be used as a major predictor to somebody’s life expectancy, according to new research. The research, published in Periodontology 2000, found that the number of teeth we lose can be a key indicator to our quality of life and that those who have a full set of teeth when they are 74 are significantly more likely to reach 100 years old. The study shows that there is clear evidence that tooth loss is closely related to ‘stress’ during a person’s lifetime. This includes a person’s specific social, emotional, economic and educational experiences as well as health issues such as chronic disease, genetic conditions,
nutritional intake and lifestyle choices. Evidence showed that people who had lost five or more teeth by the age of 65 were also more likely to suffer from other serious health issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis which could severely limit a person’s life expectancy. Many of these illnesses have been previously linked to as person’s quality of life and their socio-economic status. With such a close relationship between our oral health and quality of life, leading health charity, the Oral Health Foundation in UK, is encouraging people to ensure they pay close attention to the health of their mouth and visit their dental
THE DENTIST AND YOU
Did you know that at least 50 percent of pregnant women experience back pain? And 10 percent of those report discomfort severe enough to disrupt their daily routines. The good news
is that there are steps you can take to baby your back during pregnancy. What Causes Pregnancy-related Back Pain in the First Place? The average healthy weight gain is more than 30 pounds. This extra weight places considerable stress on
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team regularly to check for any signs of disease which could lead to tooth loss. Speaking on the issue Dr Nigel Carter of the Oral Health Foundation, said: “There are many reasons why somebody can lose their teeth, it could be down to trauma, smoking or just a continued poor oral health routine, it can also be related to gum disease which is closely linked to health conditions such as heart
Pregnancy & back pain BY DR CRAIG ZAVITZ
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the back, feet, ankles and knees. As your baby grows, the core abdominal muscles become stretched, and cannot stabilize your posture as well as they did before. In the third trimester, levels of a hormone called “relaxin” increase 10 times. This also contributes to back pain. Relaxin loosens your joints to allow the pelvis to accommodate the enlarging uterus. These loose joints force the muscles of the back and pelvis to work overtime to keep you upright and balanced. Try these tips to help minimize your risk of back pain: Exercise can help increase muscle support for your aching back. Always consult a healthcare practitioner before participating in a new exercise regimen. Low-impact cardiovascular activities, such as swimming, walking, or stationary cycling can help relieve pain and maintain fitness. • Sleep on your left side to reduce
disease and diabetes. What this piece of research suggests is that tooth loss can often be a signifier of a poor quality of other areas of a person’s lifestyle and therefore a higher likelihood of someone having health issues because of this.” “Importantly it also shows that diseases associated with tooth loss, such as gum disease, can also contribute to an increased risk of life limiting diseases.
“It is very evident that what is going on in our mouths can really be a useful window to our overall health. It is therefore vital that we take proper care of our mouth and pay close attention to what is happening as it could be a sign of something more serious.” The charity is urging people to abide by three simple rules for looking after their oral health; brush your teeth last thing at night and at least one other time during the day with a fluoride toothpaste; cut down on the amount of sugary foods and drinks and how often you have them and visiting your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend, by doing so it is possible to help prevent disease, not only in the mouth but the whole body too. Dr Carter added; “Tooth loss itself comes with its own problems, it can lead to issues with eating and therefore a person’s ongoing nutrition and even create problems with their ability to communicate. “We welcome more research into this matter as it may be a way to detect and prevent diseases related to tooth loss and other serious systemic diseases.”
YOUR BODY Dr Craig Zavitz is a Canadian chiropractor registered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He specialises in gentle manual therapies, activator, therapeutic laser, and smoking cessation. To make appointments call 941-5252 or email craig@gracebaychiro.com. For more information visit www.gracebaychiro.com.
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Dr Craig Zavitz will be returning to Providenciales from July 18 to 25
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the pressure of the uterus on the large blood vessels in the abdomen, and optimize blood flow to both mother and baby. Place a pillow between your knees to take pressure off your lower back when sleeping on your side. Place the pillow under your knees if you sleep on your back. Take frequent, short breaks with your feet elevated. Remember, adequate rest restores your energy and gives your back a chance to relax. Wear flat, supportive shoes and use a lumbar support pillow in your chair at home or work. If you sit at a computer or desk, take frequent breaks and walk around for a few minutes each hour. Don’t be afraid to ask for help,
especially when lifting heavy objects, including other toddlers and children. STUDIES SHOW Numerous studies show that back pain can be reduced by manual therapies during pregnancy. In a study of 170 women, those who received chiropractic care reported less pain both during pregnancy and during labour. A chiropractor can provide safe, effective, and drug-free conservative care to relieve pain by decreasing pressure on the joints, muscles and nerves of the spine and pelvis. Dr. Zavitz will be on Provo March 16-22nd and is available for appointments in both Provo and Grand Turk. Call or text 347-8964 to arrange an appointment.
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Beaches TCI trains staff in autism awareness Beaches Resort recently partnered with Sesame Workshop to bring a highly affective Autism Sensitization training to the Turks & Caicos. Over three hundred team members and thirty- two teachers from the local schools were trained as part of a workshop to provide individuals with greater understanding of autism and support for families that vacation at the resort. Hosted by Maria Del Rocio Galarza, Assistant Vice President at Sesame Workshop, staff members from thirteen departments attended the training exercise which was open for front line staff and others who have daily interaction with children. The training also puts participants on a path to receiving certification on Autism Awareness. Beaches TCI also opened the training to the community as the resort had participants from the three movement primary schools— Enid Capron Primary, Ianthe Pratt Primary, Oseta Jolly Primary where
over Thirty-two teachers were trained in Autism Awareness. Rachel Handfield, Principal of the Osetta Jolly Primary School expressed here gratitude for the training, “We are grateful for the partnership with Beaches in assisting with the development of the teachers skills in that area. The entire staff attended the workshop and they were very excited about the positive interaction and the information they gathered. They are more equipped and confident in the teaching of students who exhibit symptoms of autism. The workshop was very educational and also motivational for our teachers and we look forward to another one in the future.’ The resort also welcomed teachers from Hope Foundation for Autism Awareness, Director and Chairman, Maxcia Rigby said, “It’s very important for us to attend different workshops related to Autism. These types of workshops are beneficial to our teachers and our students. The
Teachers from Government primary schools trained in autism awareness
more information our teachers are able to receive, the more they can pass on to our children to be able to advance to mainstream school and to have a chance at a better life.” Monique Graham, Training Manager at Beaches TCI said; “We are a brand that caters to all needs of our visitors and this integral training allows us to ensure that we have the ability to properly cater to our guests.” Fedeline Julien, Kids Program Manager at Beaches TCI praised the
program for bringing awareness to the wider staff on autism as she said that it is important for staff members to know how to interact with the children. The Sesame Workshop’s “See Amazing in All Children” was originally launched as a nationwide initiative in Jamaica to provide greater understanding and acceptance of autism and offers families, with children on the spectrum, ways to overcome common challenges and simplify everyday activities.
Staff members are set to receive additional training during a workshop in March spearheaded by the International Symposium on Cognitive Research and Disabilities where they will be officially certified in Autism Awareness. Beaches TCI notes that between January 2016 and January 2017, 14,438 children from newborns to 17 year olds stayed at the property. During that same period, the hotel saw an additional 180 children with autism.
• Shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9 x 12 inch pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 35-40 minutes.
• Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. Brush on balls. • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately
and cool on wire rack. • To make crosses: mix together confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and milk. Brush an X on each cooled bun.
Weekly Recipe
Perfect for Easter - Hot Cross Buns INGREDIENTS • 3/4 cup luke warm water • 3 tablespoons butter • 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk • 1/4 cup white sugar • 3/8 teaspoon salt • 1 egg + 1 egg white • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon active yeast • ¾ cup currants • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 egg – to brush with • 2 tablespoons water • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 teaspoons milk
BY ADELE VAN SCHOOR
• DIRECTIONS • Put warm water, butter, skim milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white, flour, and yeast in a bowl and mix well; continue kneading for 5 minutes • Add currants and cinnamon. Knead 5 more minutes. Punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes.
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Worry across region as Digicel gets ready to cut jobs to shave rising debt DIGICEL triggered jitters across the Caribbean as it announced its plans to slash more than 1,500 jobs over the next 18 months in a bid to cut down its rising debt. The cuts were expected to begin on Wednesday, affecting the company’s 6, 500 full time employees, plus contractors and part-time workers in the Caribbean, Central America and in the Pacific. The Irish-owned telecommunications group reported a six percent drop in revenue for September to December 2016 and said its debt had reached more than US$6 billion. It blamed declining profits on currency weaknesses across several of its major markets, including Jamaica and Haiti. The Irish Times reported that while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization rose one per cent to US$285 million on a constant-currency basis, they fell when earnings from Haiti, Jamaica and other markets were translated into US dollars. The Jamaican dollar has depreciated by 11 percent against the US dollar over the past two years, while the Haitian gourde has fallen more than 40 percent. The company has made a commitment to reduce its debt ratio to 4.5 per cent by March 2018 and has announced new plans to achieve this. The company said it would embark on a complete overhaul of its organizational structure dubbed Digicel 2030 transformation. In a statement, Digicel Group Chief Executive Officer Colm Delves said: “We are building Digicel for 2030 and beyond. Our
Caribbean islands are being warned that extreme weather patterns can become “the new normal”.
Digicel blamed declining profits on currency weaknesses across several of its major markets, including Jamaica and Haiti.
transformation programme sees us taking the bull by the horns and daring to be different by challenging the status quo and by innovation-led growth. That’s what we are known for and that’s what we will continue to be known for into the future.” The plan will entail moving office functions scattered around its various markets to four regional hubs. Digicel will also be revamping how it deals with customers, which could see the company abandoning the use of call centres and improved pricing. The proposed changes have triggered mixed responses across the Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago’s Public Administration and Community Minister Maxie Cuffie says he will be meeting with Digicel officials “at
the earliest opportunity” to discuss the implications for the twin island republic. Secretary General of Communication Workers’ Union Joseph Remy who accused the company of being anti-union told the Trinidad Express that Digicel workers were being made the scapegoat for management’s poor decision to rack up billions of dollars in debt. “Digicel has resisted unionization ever since its advent to the Caribbean. What is happening now is a direct result of that, and that is reason they have been resisting unionization, because they would want to continue to take these kinds of high-handed actions and lay off persons without any challenge whatsoever,” Remy charged. (Caribbean360)
Caribbean warned to prepare for more severe storms ORGANIZATION of Eastern Caribbean (OECS) member states have been urged to prepare for more extreme weather conditions and natural disasters as a result of climate change. The warning came from Crispin d’Auvergne, St. Lucia’s chief sustainable development officer as he contributed to a panel discussion at an OECS climate change forum in Dominica, part of the Vini Kozè (Let’s Chat) Series that engages citizens in discussion and debate on development opportunities and challenges facing the region. According to d’Auvergne, a 2008 environmental study showed that while St Lucia sees an average of one to two Category 4 or Category 5 hurricanes per year, it is likely to increase to four or five hurricanes of that magnitude each year. Citing another study, he said
rainfall in the Caribbean is expected to increase by 25 to 50 percent in the next five decades. These extreme weather patterns will become “the new normal”, he said, adding that because the frequency and intensity of extreme weather conditions is likely to increase, the Caribbean should plan accordingly, preparing for more severe natural disasters like droughts, hurricanes and floods. After Dominica was devastated by Tropical Storm Erica in August 2015, the Minister for Health and Environment, Dr. Kenneth Darroux, said Dominica had never seen a disaster of such proportions in terms of damage to infrastructure and the loss of life. Infrastructural damage was estimated at $1.4 billion. Minister Darroux said the storm caused the government to revisit its land use, policies, and regulations. (Caribbean360)
Religious leaders call for Christie to apologise for middle finger gesture PROMINENT religious leaders on Tuesday demanded Prime Minister Perry Christie apologise for sticking up his middle finger at a community meeting Monday night, while addressing hundreds of Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters. Bahamas Christian Council President Rev Dr Ranford Patterson said the nation’s leader has a responsibility to children to apologise for his obscene gesture and explain why he did it. Meanwhile, Bishop Simeon Hall, pastor emeritus of New Covenant Baptist Church, said while he understands the pressure that comes with the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr Christie should learn to curse “in
private”. During a community meeting in Fox Hill Monday night, Mr Christie stuck up his middle finger as he lashed out at allegations made in a video circulating on Facebook that he owned a condominium property obtained through political impropriety. He added that he would not let political lies of this sort distract him from the task of governance. “It is very unfortunate that Mr Christie chose to do that,” Rev Patterson told The Tribune. “He needs to apologise to the nation for him, it is not becoming of a Prime Minister. I have gotten calls from as far as the United States after the picture and the story went viral.
Whether he meant anything bad by it or not, whether he meant to do it or not, it does not look good for this country. “The Prime Minister has been in office for almost 40 years so I do not think it’s the pressure getting to him. I do not understand why he did it, but I hope he sees the wisdom in coming forward and apologising. He has a responsibility to the nation and to the young people who watch him. He should say ‘I’m sorry’ and we can all move on.” Meanwhile, Bishop Hall said it is unfortunate that Mr Christie allowed his critics to “pull him below” the dignity of his office. “The Prime Minister must
The Bahamian PM was addressing hundreds of PLP supporters when he made the gesture.
apologise. He owes the critics and this country as a whole an apology,” Bishop Hall said. “I refer to the photo in the paper. He has allowed critics to
pull him beneath the dignity of his office. I call on him to apologise unequivocally. A leader sometimes needs to learn to cuss in private. It is most disappointing.” (Tribune242)
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Regional News Amnesty hits out at LGBTI discrimination in the Bahamas IN its 2016-2017 report on human rights in The Bahamas, Amnesty International has criticised The Bahamas for its “discriminatory” posture towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and for the country’s rejection of last year’s constitutional referendum on gender equality. “Stigma and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people continued,” the organisation said. “In April, activists founded the group Bahamas Transgender Intersex United. After its first press conference, members of the group reported receiving threats from members of the public. In May, an MP suggested that transgender people be exiled to another island.” Amnesty International was referring to Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller who, last May, denounced the transgender community, urging people to provide financing that would allow the community to be exiled to their own private island to ensure “they stay out of the way” of Bahamians. “If you want to like man, that’s your damn business but don’t try to impose your will on other people,” Mr Miller said in an interview with The Tribune at the time. “God should hurry up and come and get this over and done so we don’t have to worry about them,” he added. With respect to last year’s constitutional referendum in which Bahamians rejected changes that would have allowed for greater equality between the sexes,
Amnesty International said: “The proposed amendments – backed by the government – would have strengthened anti-discrimination protections based on sex. The result maintained inequality in Bahamian laws so that women and men pass on citizenship to their children and spouses in different ways. The result put at risk the citizenship rights of families, in particular the risk of separation of families with diverse nationalities or children born outside of the Bahamas to Bahamian parents.” Amnesty International also highlighted concerns raised by organisations like Save the Bays (STB) with respect to privacy rights. “Local human rights groups expressed fear regarding government surveillance online,” Amnesty said. “In August, the Supreme Court ruled that the Minister of Education (Jerome Fitzgerald) had breached the constitutional rights to privacy and to freedom of expression of members of an environmental group when he obtained and read their private email correspondence in Parliament. Ministers had alleged that the group was seeking to destabilise the government, and argued that parliamentary privilege allowed them to read out the confidential emails. The court held that parliamentary privilege was subject to the supremacy of the Constitution, and ordered the destruction of the correspondence. At the end of the year, it remained unclear how the government had obtained the emails.”
Beneficial ownership registry approved in Cayman THE Legislative Assembly passed three bills Monday that will enable the creation of a searchable, corporate ownership registry, moving the Cayman Islands closer to compliance with a U.K. agreement established in April. Ahead of Wednesday’s trip to London, Premier Alden McLaughlin requested the House move to committee to deliberate the proposed Companies Amendment No. 2 Bill, Companies Management Amendment No. 2 Bill 2016, and the Limited Liabilities Companies Amendment Bill 2016. Together the bills outline definitions of beneficial ownership and set forth creation of a registry that would be accessible by law enforcement
and tax authorities. The registry, requested of all U.K. Overseas Territories, would aim to bolster financial crime investigations and target corruption. Premier McLaughlin said the bills’ passage will allow him to inform U.K. authorities that the islands are on track to meet a June deadline on the issue. He is scheduled to meet with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London on Monday. The Legislative Assembly will adjourn until Mr. McLaughlin’s return on March 8. “One of the things we wish to do on that trip is to brief the minister and FCO personnel about where we have reached in terms of our preparation to deal with the deadline with respect to the beneficial ownership issue,” he said Monday.
UN fund to fight cholera in Haiti hovers at two percent of goal LATE last year, the United Nations vowed to intensify the fight against a deadly cholera outbreak its peacekeepers inadvertently carried to Haiti. To date, however, it has raised just a small fraction of the estimated $400 million needed over the next two years to wage that campaign, according to a letter from the new secretary-general. “The voluntary contributions that have been received are not yet sufficient and constitute only 2 percent of the amount,” Antonio Guterres wrote in the letter sent last week to permanent representatives of the international body. That would mean about $8 million. The letter said that as of February 8, five member states Chile, France, India, Liechtenstein and South Korea - collectively had pledged almost $2 million to a U.N. multi-partner trust fund. Outside of that fund, Japan has promised $2.6 million and Canada has committed about $6 million. Guterres’ letter asks all member states to notify him by March 6 of their intentions to help finance the campaign. Separately, the U.S. government committed $2.9 billion to recovery and reconstruction efforts after a devastating quake in early 2010. U.N. peacekeepers arriving from Nepal are believed to have caused Haiti’s current epidemic, which broke out near a U.N. base in October of that year. Since then, more than 788,000 people have been diagnosed with the infectious disease and at least 9,000 have died. Last December, then-SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon apologised to Haiti’s people, on behalf of the United Nations, “for the loss of life and suffering caused by the country’s cholera epidemic.” Ban, speaking at an informal General Assembly meeting then,
A demonstrator spray paints the message in Creole “We demand justice for all cholera victims” outside United Nations headquarters to protest the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Portau-Prince, Haiti in Oct of 2015.
added, “Eliminating cholera from Haiti, and living up to our moral responsibility to those who have been most directly affected, will require the full commitment of the international community and, crucially, the resources necessary.” The U.N. also outlined a response along two tracks: reducing cholera and aiding victims. It aims to trim the number of annual cases from the current 30,000 to fewer than 10,000 by the end of 2018. It also plans to ensure that all Haitians have access to clean drinking water and to toilets by 2030. Only a quarter of the population now has access to toilets, the letter said. Vibrio cholerae bacteria spread through food and water contaminated by an infected person’s feces, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The infectious disease is most prevalent in places with poor sanitation and health systems. Relatives of 5,000 Haitian cholera victims initially sought legal redress in 2011 from the United Nations,
whose Office of Legal Affairs said their claims were “not receivable,” The New York Times reported last August in a story on the U.N.’s admission of a role in the epidemic. Other litigation still is pending. The trust fund provides a means by which the U.N. intends to provide “material assistance” to aid Haitians most affected by the epidemic. Brian Concannon is executive director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, a nonprofit organization that represents the Haitian cholera victims and their relatives. He told VOA that at one point, half of the anticipated $400 million was earmarked for victims – either through community-based projects such as new hospitals and schools or through direct compensation to the families. But “the main story is there’s not much money,” Concannon said, noting that his clients have been cautioned “to recalibrate their expectations...We’re hearing very little about direct payments to individuals.”
Former Deputy PM Symonette wants to run for the FNM in St Anne’s FIVE years after announcing his retirement from frontline politics, former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette this week revealed his intention to run on the Free National Movement’s ticket for the St Anne’s constituency, as he insisted that there were “no strings” attached to this decision. Mr Symonette represented the area from 2007-2012. Despite his public support for Official Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner during her most recent failed leadership bid just last
year, Mr Symonette, 62, said he is ready to work closely with FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis after much consideration. He said the decision was made while considering the “diabolical” performance of the Progressive Liberal Party over the past five years. The announcement comes as speculation swirled recently that Mr Symonette was attempting to broker a deal with the FNM where he would run on the party’s ticket but under the condition that he be made party deputy leader.
This couldn’t be further from the truth, Mr Symonette told reporters yesterday during a press conference at his East Bay Street office to announce that he gave the nod to Dr Minnis to put his name forward as the candidate for St Anne’s. However, he will still have to face all of the normal party procedures, including vetting from the FNM’s Candidates and Investigative Committees, before being ratified. Mr Symonette also said his family stood in support of his move to reenter the political arena.
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Brexit defeat for UK government over EU citizen rights BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May suffered her first Brexit bill defeat Wednesday, over the rights of EU citizens living in the UK. Members of the House of Lords, the upper house of the UK parliament, voted in favor of an amendment that called for EU nationals legally resident in Britain to be guaranteed the same status after the UK leaves the European Union. The measure was passed by 358 votes to 256 in the Lords, where May’s Conservative Party does not command a majority. The amended bill must now be sent back for consideration to the House of Commons, potentially threatening Downing Street’s March 31 deadline to trigger Article 50, the formal start to the Brexit process. In the Commons in February, MPs passed the bill unamended after being assured that the rights of EU nationals would be protected. Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the opposition Labour Party, reacted to the news on Twitter, writing, “The government must now do the decent thing and guarantee the rights of EU citizens living in the UK.” The government’s defeat came despite a last-minute plea from Home Secretary Amber Rudd, who wrote to peers on Tuesday stressing that the rights of EU nationals will be a top priority once negotiations
The measure was passed by 358 votes to 256 in the Lords, where May’s Conservative Party does not command a majority.
begin. Rudd sat in the Lords chamber to listen to the debate. Former Conservative Chancellor Lord Lawson said he supported the sentiment behind the amendment but said it was simply “virtue signaling.” But Lady Hayter, Brexit spokeswoman in the Lords for the Labour Party, said the 3.2 million EU nationals in the UK were being used as “bargaining chips” by the British government. Lord Bridges of Headley, a Brexit minister, conceded that the future of EU nationals was one of the most emotive issues raised by Brexit. But he suggested that the government
was “confident” it could reach a “quick and timely” agreement on reciprocal rights of nationals once Brexit talks begin. Former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Tebbit was jeered when he criticized peers for focusing on “nothing but the rights of foreigners.” “It seems to me that the first duty of this Parliament of the United Kingdom is to care for the interests of the citizens of this kingdom,” Tebbit said. “Why is everybody here today so excited about an amendment that looks after the foreigners and not the British?”
Syria conflict: All parties committed war crimes in Aleppo - UN UN human rights investigators say Syrian civilians fell victim to war crimes committed by all parties during the battle for Aleppo last year. Daily air strikes by Syria’s government and its ally Russia claimed hundreds of lives, according to a new report. Government forces also dropped chlorine bombs, resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties, it alleges. Rebels are meanwhile accused of firing shells indiscriminately at government-held areas and of using human shields. The evacuation of the rebel enclave in eastern Aleppo in December, which brought the battle to an end, also amounted to forced displacement, the investigators say. The investigators from the UN Human Rights Council’s commission of inquiry on Syria interviewed hundreds of eyewitnesses, and examined satellite imagery and remnants of explosive devices. They found civilians caught in the fighting during the last six months of the battle for Aleppo were left
Path five would promote the euro as beneficial for all, including troubled Greece (pictured).
After Brexit: Juncker sets five paths for EU’s future EUROPEAN Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has revealed his five future “pathways” for the European Union after Brexit. His white paper looks at various options, from becoming no more than a single market to forging even closer political, social and economic ties. The 27 leaders of EU countries will discuss the plans, without Britain, at a summit in Rome later this month. The meeting will mark the EU’s 60th anniversary. Germany’s foreign minister, Sigmar Gabriel, has already responded to dismiss the idea of the EU purely being a single market. PATH ONE: ‘CARRYING ON’ The remaining 27 members stick on the current course, continuing to focus on reforms, jobs, growth and investment. There is only “incremental progress” on strengthening the single currency. Citizens’ rights derived from EU law are upheld.
UN human rights investigators found civilians caught in the fighting during the last six months of the battle for Aleppo were left vulnerable to repeated violations of international law.
vulnerable to repeated violations of international law. What did they say about air strikes? As part of a strategy to force those inside the city’s rebel-held east to surrender, pro-government forces imposed a siege in late July, trapping civilians without adequate food or medical supplies, and stepped up an
aerial campaign. The investigators singled out the air strikes that destroyed or otherwise rendered all hospitals in eastern Aleppo out of service by December, noting that no military targets were identified as being present in or around the facilities, and that no warnings were given prior to any of the attacks.
PATH TWO: ‘NOTHING BUT THE SINGLE MARKET’ The single market becomes the EU’s focus. Plans to work more on migration, security or defence are shelved. The report says this could lead to more checks of people at national borders. Regulation would be reduced but this could create a “race to the bottom” as standards slip, it says. It becomes difficult to agree new common rules on the mobility of workers, so free movement of workers and services is not fully
guaranteed. PATH THREE: ‘THOSE WHO WANT TO DO MORE’ If member countries want to work more with others, they can. Willing groups of states can form coalitions on key areas, such as defence, internal security, taxation and justice. Relations with outside countries, including trade negotiations, remain managed at EU level on behalf of all member states. PATH FOUR: ‘DOING LESS, MORE EFFECTIVELY’ The EU focuses on a reduced agenda where it can deliver clear benefits: technological innovation, trade, security, immigration, borders and defence. It leaves other areas - regional development, health, employment, social policy - to member states’ own governments. EU agencies tackle counterterrorism work, asylum claims and border control. Joint defence capacities are established. The report says all this would make a simplified, less ambitious EU. PATH FIVE: ‘DOING MUCH MORE TOGETHER’ Feeling unable to meet the today’s challenges alone or as part of the existing group, EU members agree to expand the union’s role. Members agree “to share more power, resources and decisionmaking across the board”. The single currency is made central to the project, and EU law has a much larger role. (BBC)
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Trump speech was ‘detached from reality’ say Democrats Casey Anthony was 19 when she made Caylee.
Anthony’s judge believes she killed toddler accidentally THE judge who presided over the murder trial of Casey Anthony has opened up with his thoughts on her case, saying that the mother may have accidentally killed her twoyear-old while trying to quiet her with chloroform. Anthony was famously acquitted in her toddler Caylee’s 2008 death, but Judge Belvin Perry says he believes she was guilty of crimes besides first-degree murder. While saying that it is just a theory, Perry told WFTV that he thinks Anthony did use chemicals to try to stop her child crying, but mistakenly used too much and killed her. “The most logical thing that occurred, in my eyesight, based on everything I know about the case, was that (Anthony) did not intentionally kill her daughter,” the former judge told the station. Prosecutors charged the then 22-year-old with first degree murder and sought the death penalty, saying that she had used chloroform and covered her mouth with duct tape. While he believes there was
enough evidence for the first-degree murder charge, Perry told the Orlando Sentinel that the jury may have found her guilty of seconddegree murder or manslaughter. Evidence in the case included the fact that Anthony searched online for how to use chloroform, and that chloroform was found in the trunk of a car she was believed to have used to hold Caylee’s remains. Anthony’s defense team has said that Caylee Anthony drowned in the family swimming pool, and that someone besides her mother took the body away. The now 30-year-old’s trial gained national attention, and she has maintained a low profile since being acquitted and moving to South Florida. In a rare public appearance, she was spotted earlier this month at a rally against President Trump at his Palm Beach resort Mar-a-Lago. After his retirement as a judge, Perry joined a private Florida law firm and is now a legal analyst. (NYDailynews)
Nicaragua woman burnt on a fire in exorcism ritual
A YOUNG woman in an isolated part of Nicaragua has died a week after being tied up and allegedly thrown on a fire in an exorcism ritual. Family members told local media that Vilma Trujillo had been attacked by four people led by a man who said he was an evangelical pastor. Juan Rocha denied burning Mrs Trujillo, saying evil spirits had suspended her above the fire and then dropped her. Relatives found Mrs Trujillo, 25, hours later with severe burns. The police have arrested Mr Rocha and a number of other people allegedly involved in the attack. The victim’s husband, Reynaldo Peralta Rodriguez, said the motherof-two was taken inside a church last week when members thought she was possessed after allegedly
trying to attack people with a machete, the Associated Press reports. “It’s unforgiveable what they did to us,” he was quoted as saying. “They killed my wife, the mother of my two little ones. Now what am I going to tell them?” Pablo Cuevas, a spokesman for Nicaragua’s Human Rights Commission, called on the government for firmer control over religious sects in the country. “It is incredible that these things can happen today, there has to be a review by the authorities into all the different denominations and religions,” he said. “We can’t have things like this happening.” Women’s rights groups said the case was an example of fanaticism and misogyny.
PRESIDENT Donald Trump preached a message of unity in his Congress address but fails to back that up with action, top Democrats have said. He has no plan and has “not reached out to us once”, said the party’s Senate leader, Chuck Schumer. President Trump struck an unusually optimistic tone in his first address to both legislative chambers. He has had a bumpy first 40 days in office, firing a top aide and having his travel ban halted by the courts. On Tuesday night, he said the time for “trivial fights” was over and urged the two parties sitting in front of him to come together to solve the nation’s problems. But Mr Schumer listed a number of issues where the president was unwilling, in his view, to compromise or hear their side. On the Affordable Care Act, for instance, he said his party was willing to work on making the law better, but Mr Trump would consider only repeal. And Mr Schumer said the Democrats had sent the president a plan on improving the country’s infrastructure but had not heard back. “The speech and reality have
President Trump struck an unusually optimistic tone in his first address to both legislative chambers.
never been more detached in a presidential speech,” he said. The Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, said “all they have is rhetoric - we don’t have any reality in terms of any legislation”. Mr Trump was also criticised by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for saying the violence in the city was “unacceptable”.
Previously, the president has blamed poor leadership in the city for the high murder rate, and said he would “love to help them”. But after the speech, Mr Emanuel said he had “repeatedly” requested help from the Trump government for better partnerships and more funding for mentoring and after-school programmes, but had never heard back. Republicans were largely happy with the speech, in which the president looked forward to a “new chapter of American greatness”. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer described it as a “big night” and Mr Trump himself simply tweeted: “THANK YOU!” “What the American people saw last night is the president that I serve with every day,” said Vice-President Mike Pence. “Broad shoulders, big heart, reaching out, focusing on the future.” The White House had briefed journalists earlier in the day that the president might compromise on his hallmark issue, immigration, by being open to granting legal status to undocumented immigrants. But there was no mention of that policy shift in his speech. (BBC)
Farage ‘frightened’ to go outside as UKIP is ‘demonised’ NIGEL Farage has said he is “frightened of walking out into the street” because of the way UKIP has been presented by the British press. The former party leader told ITV’s Piers Morgan’s Life Stories that the media has for years “attempted to demonise me and give me a bad name”. He also refused to rule out a return to politics, saying “anything can happen”. Mr Farage recently dodged an egg while campaigning in Stoke Central, where UKIP placed second in a byelection. In his interview with Morgan, Mr Farage said that he lives as a “virtual prisoner” because the press has “picked out” more controversial UKIP members in an attempt to discredit the party. “It is because of these irrelevant people, who held no position, they happened to join an organisation,” he said. ‘Bongo Bongo Land’ He said UKIP’s aims were “common-sense policies” in which people would “struggle to find anything” racist. Mr Farage said it was “wrong” when in 2013 a former UKIP
The former UKIP leader told ITV’s Piers Morgan’s Life Stories that the media has for years “attempted to demonise me and give me a bad name”.
politician referred to countries receiving government aid as “Bongo Bongo Land”. Ex-MEP Godfrey Bloom, who was recorded using the phrase, later said he regretted the comments. But Mr Farage added: “Was he right about us sending foreign aid to corrupt regimes all over the world when we could spend it better at home? Of course he was right.”
He added: “Will I ever forgive the British media for what they’ve done to me? No.” Earlier this month, the former UKIP leader and his successor Paul Nuttall narrowly avoided an egg, which was said to have been thrown by a youth. Mr Farage, who has been hired by Fox News as a political analyst since stepping down as UKIP leader after the EU referendum in 2016, hinted at a possible political comeback in the UK. When asked about Brexit he said: “If this falls to bits, anything could happen, let’s see.” He also refused to rule out a bid to become prime minister, adding: “If this political class let us down on Brexit, then anything can happen.” Mr Farage, whose wife Kirsten recently said she and her husband had been living “separate lives for some years”, also reiterated his hopes for a “normal” life. He told Morgan: “One of my hopes is that life will start getting a little bit more normal going on from here. I hope it can’t be as bad as it’s been, can it?” He said his marriage was “a bit like most others really - all marriages, all relationships have huge ups and downs”.
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The successful applicant should possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field including Applicant must be able to host and execute banquets up to 150 Responsible for the selection of wines as costing and menu print Use of micros POS system, Applicant should be able to both operate and program the POS. Extensive experience and knowledge of wines and wine service is crucial • Achieves restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews • Meets restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. • Plans menus by consulting with chefs; estimates food costs and profits; adjusts menus.
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M&W ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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TSI MANAGEMENT/TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Excel, QuickBooks and Windows
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• 5 or more years’ experience • must have a valid driver’s licence
MECHANIC
Mechanic is required to keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
RENTAL AGENT
Rental Agent is required to handle enquiries involved with renting vehicles. Must have excellent customer service skills. You will also need good communication skills and a basic understanding of vehicle types.
CAR WASHERS/ LABOURERS
Duties: • Must be able to read and write English • Ensure that car windows and doors are properly secure before dusting and washing • Adjust water pressure in hose to ensure that no damage occurs • Mix soap and water in appropriate quantities • Use cloth or sponge to soap car and wash them when completed • Ensure that windscreen is not scratched during the soaping procedures • Hose down cars properly and make sure that no trace of soap is left behind • Make sure all accessories taken out of the car is put back before handing the car over to the customer. Qualifications: • High school diploma • 3- 5 years’ experience Salary $6.25 per hour This position is currently held by a work permit holder
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Skills • Accounting and Finance background (extensive with the ability to use QuickBooks and Excel to provide at least monthly reporting to company management and property owners as required. • Also responsible for taking care of the units and also responsible for greeting guests upon arrival. • Communication and negotiation skills dealing with property owners in contract preparation, leasing arrangements and other reporting requirements. • Ability to work flexible hours and extended periods, the Property Manager is expected to be available to clients 24/7 when they are on-residence, position is a salaried position and after hours work is expected. • Being positive and encouraging to co-workers and contractors, being courteous to clients. Education Knowledge and proven experience of management, accounting, real estate, landscaping, construction and repairs are mandatory, an extensive health and safety knowledge, along with first aid training is also favoured.
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Cleaning, taking out the trash and making sure surrounding areas are clean Must be able to speak and write English clearly Must have a valid driver’s license THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.
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JOB DESCRIPTION • Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations • Sew garments using needles thread or sewing machines • Measure parts sleeves or pants legs and mark or pin-fold alteration lines • Design, make, alter, repair or fit garments • Qualification: High School Diploma and Tailoring Diploma Salary: commensurate with experience and qualification filters. EMAIL: BRANITZ@YAHOO.COM
Summary The Property Manager is responsible for the general operation, maintenance and record keeping of at least one property, but typically several, which are part of the company’s management portfolio, reporting to the General Manager on a regular basis. Duties associated with this role include lease negotiation, marketing, bookkeeping, landscape management as well as all tasks associated with co-ordination of property maintenance, repair, regulations and inspections. As such mandatory experience for this role includes a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business accounting, along with several years of each. Team management. Successful individuals working in this role generally possess a diverse skill-set including the ability to negotiate, build relationships, manage records, attract tenants and coordinate with property owner. Additionally, they should have sound knowledge of small property operations, business and financial proceedings.
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Coaching, assessing performance and improving team member skill levels, tracking and reporting productivity. Manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
PROPERTY MANAGER
Global Tech Solutions Ltd. Is seeking experienced and trainee technicians to service banking and office equipment. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Applicant should have Belonger status in TCI. Please email resume, reference and proof of Belonger status to:
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SALES SUPERVISOR
The retail Sale Supervisor is responsible for the supervising the daily activities and productivity of the Retail Sales Team. Ensures Retail Sales is complying with established service levels, sales goals and meeting strategic objectives.
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Oprah Winfrey said she previously thought she lacked the experience to be president.
Trump made Oprah rethink White House bid Oprah Winfrey says President Donald Trump’s victory has made her rethink whether she could ever run for president and be elected to the White House, though she went on to say it won’t happen. Winfrey, a passionate supporter of former President Barack Obama who backed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 race, spoke with financier David Rubenstein in December as part of his Bloomberg Television show, which premiered this week. Winfrey suggested that before Mr Trump’s election victory she thought that she didn’t have the necessary government experience or “know enough” to run the country, but now she thinks differently. “Have you ever thought given the popularity you have - we haven’t broken the glass ceiling yet for women - that you could actually run for president and be elected?” Mr Rubenstein asked during the interview. “I never considered the question even a possibility,” Winfrey said, adding, “I just thought ‘oh’,” presumably referring to President Trump’s victory. “Right, because it’s clear that you don’t need
government experience to be elected president of the United States,” Mr Rubenstein said. “That’s what I thought,” Winfrey said. “I thought, oh gee, I don’t have the experience, I don’t know enough, and now I’m thinking, ‘oh’.” She and the audience laughed. Growing more serious, she added, “No, that won’t be happening.” Mr Trump, a billionaire businessman, had never before held public office before his election victory in November. Left wing filmmaker Michael Moore said in the wake of the Trump victory that the Democrats should follow the Republicans’ lead and run a well-known, beloved candidate like Winfrey next time. “Democrats would be better off if they ran Oprah or Tom Hanks ... why don’t we run beloved people?” Moore said on CNN on November 13. “The Republicans do this, they run Reagan and the Terminator [Arnold Schwarzenegger] and other people... Why don’t we run somebody that the American people love and are really drawn to, and that are smart and have good politics and all that?”
In the Bloomberg Television interview, Winfrey said a woman in a restroom hectored her for not doing enough to help Hillary Clinton get elected. “... there was another lady attacking me because she thought I didn’t do enough for Mrs Clinton,” Winfrey said. “So somebody else came out of a stall - this is yesterday and said, ‘Leave Oprah alone, she’s just trying to pee.’” “And she followed me out talking about what I could have done, should have done, blah blah blah,” Winfrey added. Winfrey endorsed Mrs Clinton, the first female majorparty US presidential nominee, in 2016, telling Entertainment Tonight last June that “it’s a seminal moment for women.” But Winfrey didn’t play as prominent a role for Mrs Clinton as she did for Mr Obama in 2008. “I haven’t felt that my voice would actually make a difference,” Winfrey told Chicago radio station WBEZ last August. “I felt that at the time in 2008, my voice made a difference. So at this particular time, I think my voice is just going to be added to the cacophony of all the other voices, and now nobody knows who to even listen to.”
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Entertainment Davis crowned Harvard Artist of the Year VIOLA Davis is set to add another honour to her extensive list of wins. According to The Root, the How to Get Away with Murder actress will accept the Harvard Foundation’s “Artist of the Year” medal at the 32nd
annual Cultural Rhythms Festival in Memorial Hall’s Sanders Theatre on March 4. “The students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation are delighted to present the acclaimed television and film artist Viola Davis
with the 2017 Artist of the Year award,”. “Our student committee praised her outstanding contributions to American and international film and theatre.” Davis, who started the year off with a star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame, has been having quite the award season. On Sunday night, the Fences star made history with her Academy win for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the only black star to score an Oscar, Tony and Emmy for acting.
Moonlight won the Best Picture Oscar at last Sunday’s Academy Awards.
‘Moonlight’ caps underdog run with storybook finish SETTING aside the tumultuous way it happened, “Moonlight” capped off an astonishing award-season run with its best picture victory at the Oscars, having swept the Independent Spirit Awards the night before. The final and biggest prize concluded what the movie’s understandably stunned director, Barry Jenkins, called “a dream” for the low-budget film, which chronicles the coming-of-age story of a gay black man growing up in Miami in three distinct chapters. Different actors play the character as a child and teenager, bullied by his peers, and an adult whose life reflects the consequences of those experiences. Even before that storybook finish, the movie was already a breakthrough for Jenkins, 37, who had a limited resume, having directed short films as well as the well-regarded 2008 feature “Medicine for Melancholy” before its release. After that lengthy dry spell between movies, he now becomes a sought-after filmmaker, with a Netflix series adaptation of the movie “Dear White People” among his upcoming projects. The film began as an autobiographical play, titled “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” written by Tarell McCraney. The project
was brought to Jenkins, who shared a very similar upbringing with the author: the two men “grew up blocks away from each other” in the same impoverished neighbourhood, as Jenkins told NPR, and both had mothers who were addicted to crack cocaine. Made for a mere $5 million -- a fraction of the budget for most studio releases -- the movie became an instant hit on the film festival circuit, drawing praise for its hypnotic tone and complex depiction of sexuality and masculinity within the African American community. “Moonlight” has been hailed as part of a wave of movies released this year with African American leads and themes, along with bestpicture nominees “Fences” and “Hidden Figures,” both major-studio fare. That recognition followed a twoyear shutout of minority nominees in Oscar acting races that gave rise to the #OscarsSoWhite campaign. Still, “Moonlight” entered the Oscar race as a decided underdog to the heavily favored “La La Land,” along with another much-admired indie film, “Manchester by the Sea.” fifth of the last six Spirit Award winners to also claim the Oscar.
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Entertainment Jackson’s cousin must stay away from King of Pop’s mom amid abuse allegations THE cousin of the late Michael Jackson accused of abusing and exploiting the King of Pop’s mom failed to get a restraining order against him tossed on Wednesday. Trent Jackson, 52, claimed through his lawyer he is not a threat to Katherine Jackson and believes the matriarch doesn’t actually want him fired as her driver and personal assistant. “This guy is a Teddy bear,” attorney Ron Rale told the Daily News during a break in the hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The court denied the request, saying the pop family’s matriarch wasn’t required to attend in person after filing a sworn statement through her lawyer Wednesday morning. The judge instead granted a continuance until a follow-up hearing March 23. Rale said he wants to depose Katherine Jackson in the meantime.
Katherine, 86, has been away in London since she won a temporary restraining order Feb. 8, her lawyers said. The stay-away order bars Trent - who is her nephew-in-law - from entering the gated community in Calabasas, where he was living in her guest house. It also orders him to return all keys, credit cards and vehicles previously used in her name. “She doesn’t want to come back until the restraining order is made permanent,” Katherine’s lawyer Juliana Edwards told The News. “Clearly he’s fighting it,” she said. Rale said his client has moved out of Katherine Jackson’s mansion and will abide by the stay-away order pending the next court date. “My belief is that if she were here, she’d tell you how much she loves Trent,” he said. Katherine’s filing last month claimed Trent systematically controlled her communication with
The late Michael Jackson with his mom Katherine Jackson, who has a restraining order against her nephew-in-law.
outsiders and intimidated her into submission while he accessed her bank accounts without permission. “An abusive con-man, Trent did not carry out one incident of abuse - (his) constant, sometimes subtle,
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emotional abuse was effective in making Mrs. Jackson confused and unsure of what was happening to her,” the paperwork obtained by The News said. “Trent has made it his business to
regulate Mrs. Jackson’s interactions with her children - screening phone calls, not relaying messages, now allowing privacy during visits or phone calls,” it claimed. “Because he managed to get a key to her bedroom, he opens her door at his will with no regard to her privacy,” it states. “Mrs. Jackson has to hide in her closet to speak to her kids so she can speak freely.” It alleged that on one occasion, Trent pulled the car over while they were on a drive and yelled at Katherine to reveal what she had discussed with a close family friend. The filing also accused Trent of tricking the King of Pop’s mom into taking a trip to Indiana that she thought would be brief. He kept her there for more than a month, the paperwork claimed. “She fears he could physically harm her for terminating him,” the filing said. (NYDailynews)
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Science & Technology
The team also identified specific fruit and veg that reduced the risk of cancer and heart disease.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:
For a longer life eat 10 portions per day
Fasting diet ‘regenerates diabetic pancreas’
DIABETES THERAPY? But animal experiments showed the diet regenerated a special type of cell in the pancreas called a beta cell. These are the cells that detect sugar in the blood and release the hormone insulin if
it gets too high. Dr Valter Longo, from the University of Southern California, said: “Our conclusion is that by pushing the mice into an extreme state and then bringing them back - by starving them and then feeding them again - the cells in the pancreas are triggered to use some kind of developmental reprogramming that rebuilds the part of the organ that’s no longer functioning.” There were benefits in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the mouse experiments. Type 1 is caused by the immune system destroying beta cells and type 2 is largely caused by lifestyle and the body no longer responding to insulin. Further tests on tissue
samples from people with type 1 diabetes produced similar effects. Dr Longo said: “Medically, these findings have the potential to be very important because we’ve shown - at least in mouse models - that you can use diet to reverse the symptoms of diabetes. “Scientifically, the findings are perhaps even more important because we’ve shown that you can use diet to re-programme cells without having to make any genetic alterations.” BBC reporter Peter Bowes took part in a separate trial with Dr Valter Longo. He said: “During each fiveday fasting cycle, when I ate about a quarter of the average person’s diet, I lost between 2kg and 4kg (4.4-8.8lbs).
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NEEDED URGENTLY We are looking for an experienced all-round reporter to join our small team. The successful applicant would have run the gamut of covering community events to court and parliamentary reporting. The ideal candidate should be able to copy edit and be able to write eyecatching headlines, as well as proofread. He or she will be responsible for ensuring that copy is accurate; has correct grammar and follows house style. Applicant should be computer-literate and should know how to use a camera.
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WHAT COUNTS AS FIVE-A-DAY? The conclusions were made by pooling data on 95 separate studies, involving two million people’s eating habits. Lower risks of cancer were linked to eating: green veg (eg spinach), yellow veg (eg peppers), and cruciferous vegetables (eg cauliflower). Lower risks of heart disease and strokes were linked to eating: apples, pears, citrus
containing spinach and sometimes avocado or tomatoes. Harriet’s salad-based lunch is also packed with a mix of veg and her evening meals tend to be stir fries or stews. Snacks during the day include blended fruit smoothies or peppers dipped in hummus. She added: “It’s definitely healthy, if you’ve got loads of colours on your plate then you’re pretty much okay.”
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THE pancreas can be triggered to regenerate itself through a type of fasting diet, say US researchers. Restoring the function of the organ - which helps control blood sugar levels - reversed symptoms of diabetes in animal experiments. The study, published in the journal Cell, says the diet reboots the body. Experts said the findings were “potentially very exciting” as they could become a new treatment for the disease. People are advised not to try this without medical advice. In the experiments, mice were put on a modified form of the “fasting-mimicking diet”. It is like the human form of the diet when people spend five days on a low-calorie, low-protein, low-carbohydrate but high unsaturated-fat diet. It resembles a vegan diet with nuts and soups, but with around 800 to 1,100 calories a day. Then they have 25 days eating what they want - so overall it mimics periods of feast and famine. Previous research has suggested it can slow the pace of ageing.
fruits, salads, green leafy vegetables (eg lettuce) and cruciferous vegetables. Harriet Micallef, from Chippenham, says she often manages eight to 10 portions a day and has multiple portions of spinach every day. She told the BBC: “I have a lot, I don’t ever have a meal without veg or salad so eight to 10 portions is a regular thing.” She starts her day with a veg-packed omelette
Please send application to the publisher at Turks & Caicos News Ltd. (The Weekly News) tcweeklynews@gmail.com, or P.O.Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.
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Experts said the findings were “potentially very exciting” as they could become a new treatment for the disease.
EATING loads of fruit and vegetables - 10 portions a day - may give us longer lives, say researchers. The study, by Imperial College London, calculated such eating habits could prevent 7.8 million premature deaths each year. The team also identified specific fruit and veg that reduced the risk of cancer and heart disease. The analysis showed even small amounts had a health boon, but more is even better. A portion counts as 80g (3oz) of fruit or veg - the equivalent of a small banana, a pear or three heaped tablespoons of spinach or peas.
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Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.
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ATTORNEY
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A local law firm is seeking a highly qualified Attorney-At-Law who has been called to the English Bar/and or a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales with ability to practice in the Turks and Caicos. Must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree and hold 15+ years of practical experience in litigation, commercial law, intellectual property law, corporate law, insolvency law, property and internet law with the ability to initiate, thoroughly advise on, prepare and plead litigious matters. Previous extensive experience within the Caribbean required and the applicant has to be a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Salary commensurate with experience. Compensation: $125K. 13465
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House in Richmond Hill residential area on a half acre land.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT I Clarence John Keith Williams, following an order the Supreme Court, in Divorce, and THAT IN PURSUANCE OF THE ORDER. 1. I am no longer married to One Fabiola Guirand and that 2. I am Not Responsible for any of her debts, liabilities or Bills and 3. Ms. Fabiola Guirand is no longer authorized to continue the use of my last name
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Digicel prides itself on its customers and people. As the number 1 provider of Mobile, TV and Broadband to both Consumers and Businesses here in TCI, we are always looking for the best local talent who will put our customers at the heart of everything they do. As part of our continuing success we are looking for the next cream of the crop. Are you passionate about service? Interested in working in a technological, fast paced rewarding environment? Then Digicel is the place for you!
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LOCATION: Digicel TCI, Graceway House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands RESPONSIBILITY
• Manage the financial resources of the company and conduct resource planning for future needs. • Drive strategic planning of the organization. • Supervises business performance and takes steps to improve the performance of the organization. • Responsible for account monitoring and control of all the departments of the organization. • Prepares and supervises the financial reports in discussion with other departments in the company, and presents to Senior Management Team/ Board of Directors • Assist in the analysis and development of new pricing structures and promotions. • Management of all Balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations and clearance of reconciling items. • Prepare annual accounting files for auditors and draft statutory accounts. • Ensure that company’s policy regarding procurement and expenditure is observed and that the requisite approvals are obtained before disbursement of funds.
ACADEMIC QULIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES:
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles (US GAAP & IFRS reporting standards) • Knowledge of automated financial and accounting software applications • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. • Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis • Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills • Leadership skills and ability to motivate team to produce quality output and meet tight deadlines while keeping routine tasks up-to-date • Willingness to work flexible hours • Willingness to travel to Board meetings monthly
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SPACE AVAILABLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY
TYPE: Permanent
GACK SHACK Grand Turk
CONTACT:
(649) 346-1654
CONTACT:
CONTACT:
KAREN HIGGS
Is looking for a:
(649) 232-7177
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
CONTACT: (649) 231-1489
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
To work around surrounding, keep surroundings clean Salary $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: (649) 946-1061
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
LARRY TAYLOR HUMPHREY PROSEPERE
KAYONN MISSICK
South Caicos
is seeking a:
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
Acting on Behalf of our clients: Chicken Shack, Pat Construction,
KITCHEN HELPER:
IDELIA ASTWOOD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a:
CASHIER:
MAXINE ADDERLEY Is seeking:
CLEANER IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
HOUSEKEEPER SALARY: $6.25 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT:
(649) 241-7066
CONTACT: (649) 241-5922
CONTACT: (649) 343-5121
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NANCY HAIR STYLIST
OBED GARDINER
Is seeking to employ a:
PROVO SEAFOOD LTD
Is seeking to employ a:
Is looking for a:
1 NAIL TECHNICIAN 1 HAIR DRESSER MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK SALARY: BASED ON EXPERIENCE
(649) 241-1742
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
(649) 241-5467
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
BEEN CONSTRUCTION Is seeking to employ a:
1 MASON 1 CARPENTER 1 CLEANER/ LABOURER Applicants must have at least 10 years’ experience in the commercial and residential construction industry. Salary is negotiable depending on qualification and experience level.
CONTACT: (649) 941-7625
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EXAMPLE OF CHRIST RADIO STATION Five Cays Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
SALARY: $7.50 PER HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
Salary is Negotiable
CONTACT: 13838
13854
CONTACT:
RADIO STATION DJ
$6.25 per hour
HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS CONTACT: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM
Acting on behalf of Arlington Musgrove (CGA Broadcasting)
J&J VARIETY STORE
CASHIER/ OPERATIONAL MANAGER/ SALES CLERK
6.25 per hour
DOMESTIC WORKER:
C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(649) 331-3278
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
RADIO HOST Salary: Based on experience
CONTACT: (649) 332-5032
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
ROBERT AGENCY Is employment for the following
MARINE MECHANIC
1 BARBER 1 CARETAKER
CONTACT:
CONTACT:
SALARY: $8.00 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
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13821
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
$8-10 per hour
(649) 231-1879
CONTACT:
Salary: $6.50 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
Is looking for an:
$6.25 per hour
MASON:
CONTACT:
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
(649) 231-0293
13847
LABOUR:
NAIL TECHNICIAN
(649) 243-0591
13846
C&J CONSULTANCY
$6.25 per hour
(649) 241-5922
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Daniel St. Fleur, Williams Construction, Quentin Williams, Goldstar Nail Center, Blue Hills Construction, ERB Construction
Is seeking to employ a:
CONTACT:
(649) 231-7399
Salary: $6.50 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
13820
Acting on behalf of Jonathan Rigby
CONTACT:
LABOURER LABOURER
13824
C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(649) 241-1586
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 3 days a week
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(649) 346-1654
CONTACT:
LABOURER
13829
CONTACT:
13845
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR
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LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Is employment for the following
Is seeking to employ a:
Salary: $10.00 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
Is seeking to employ a:
Is looking for a:
DOMESTIC WORKER
COLASCO
13840
(649) 241-8941
BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERNCE AND TO BE CONTACTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9AM TO 4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY TO WORK 5-6 DAYS
MECHANIC LABOURER LABOURER
Is seeking to employ a:
13823
CONTACT:
13830
Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS WAGES STARTING AT $6.50 PER HOUR
13844
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CHARLES AMPOMAH
Bypass Road
13852
Is seeking:
SUNSHINE TRANSPORT
VAN’S TIRE SHOP
13832
Is seeking to employ a:
ANTHONYGRAND LESHONE FORBES TURK
13839
Adderly Salver
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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
SALARY: $ 6.25 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK (649) 241-2043
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
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RODNER MICHEL BLUE HILLS
CINDY MISSICK
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
Is looking for a:
GRAND TURK
STORE CLERK LABOURER LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days
AUDLEY WILLIAMS Of Tropical Palms Villa Management Is seeking to employ a:
WELDER with minimal knowledge and is willing to learn on the job Must be willing to work with little supervision and a fast learner. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays and must have a valid driver’s license
CONCIERGE ASSISTANT FOR VARIOUS VILLAS Salary: $6.25 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
EMAIL: INFO@TROPICALPALMSVILLATCI.COM THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
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13850
649-432-0024 SALARY DEPENDS ON QUALIFICATIONS
D’RUDY BEAUTY SALON
BOHIO GRAND TURK
Airport Road
Is seeking to employ a:
PADI DIVE INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED
2 BARMAIDS For Gashet Bar on Grand Turk. Experience in bar work required. 6 days a week. Must be willing to work public holidays and weekends. Salary: $6.25 per hour. This position is currently held by a work permit holder, however belongers may apply.
PLEASE DROP RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO BIG BLUE AT THE LEEWARD MARINA BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8AM TO 5PM OR E-MAIL TO LEEWARD@BIGBLUEUNLIMITED. COM. BIG BLUE UNLIMITED PHONE 946-5034, FAX 946-5033. ISLANDERS ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT COPY OF APPLICATION TO THE WORK PERMIT BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW IF REQUIRED AND THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 7TH MARCH 2017 . “
MAGASANI ATELIER & UPHOLSTERY
‘THIS IS A GENERAL NOTICE OF LOSING AN ORIGINAL BILL OF LADEN
Is seeking to employ a:
TAILOR Salary: $10.00 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
CONTACT: (649) 244-4542
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
SPACE AVAILABLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY GOOD FOR LAW OFFIES, REAL ESTATE, SPA, BEAUTY SALON ETC...
Salary; $8.00 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
13663 13860
CONTACT: (649) 241-0348
ELITETCI@GMAIL.COM
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
FOR IMMEDIATE RENT. THIS SPACE IS NEWLY RENOVATED.
HAIR STYLIST
13859
PLEASE PHONE 343 2098 OR SEND RESUME TO PO BOX 240, GRAND TURK. ALTERNATIVELY RESUME CAN BE SUBMITTED TO GASHET BAR DIRECTLY.
CONTACT:
Looking for SCUBA Diving instructors with experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands dive industry to conduct dive courses, lead dives and snorkel trips, and assist on other eco-adventure activities at Big Blue. Applicants must be a current PADI dive instructors and have the skills and personality for sales, reservations, & public relations. Starting salary of approximately $1800 per month.
EMAIL: RUDYESTHER0919@GMAIL.COM
Is seeking to employ a:
TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY AND SHIFT WORK SALARY: 6.50 PER HOUR
DIVE INSTRUCTORS
ANYONE WHO FINDS IS REQUESTED TO CONTACT MARIE@JAKARAH.COM
Salary: $7.00 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week 9am to 6pm
IMPRESSIONS BEAUTY SALON Behind the Ball Park
WANTED
(649) 241-0010
BARMAID (649) 331-0302
SALON HELPER 13663 13861
13883
CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING, INCLUDING A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND REFERENCES TO INFO@BOHIORESORT.COM THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL
CONTACT:
(No. ZBXE16100089) from Zhen Bond Shipping Company ltd. For consignee CH Ltd. Turks and Caicos from Dragon Gear International Limited China bearing Container/Seal No. CBHU8490188/CN3229715.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: • MSDT PADI Master Dive Instructor certification • Mature and flexible attitude • Experience in a resort type environment, ideally in the Caribbean • Excellent written and spoke English • Excellent references
(649) 346-0736
Salary: $6.25 an hour Must be willing to work 4 days a week
Is seeking to employ a:
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is currently looking for a
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
BABYSITTER
13835
ISLAND FABRICATIONS
CONTACT:
(649) 232-1762
13862
13857
RESUMES CAN BE FAXED TO 941-3425 AND THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
CONTACT: 13853
Starting Salary $6.25
Salary: $6.50 an hour Must be willing to work 4 days a week
ELITE GAMING
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
13889
GORDON SUPPLY
ROBINSON JOHN RICHARD
13887
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March 4 - 10, 2017
CALL 649 231-3788
NOTICE
SUNNY REEF LTD
VACANCIES
Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990
Sunny Reef ltd. Is looking for suitable qualified Belongers. All positions require standing on your feet. Must speak, write and comprehend fluent English. Preference will be given to person with previous hotel/restaurant experience of 4 years. Individuals must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a flexible schedule. Must know how to prepare French, Asian cuisine as well.
An Application, REGISTERED PR 12973, by ANTHONY E. GARLAND for PROPOSED BEACH BAR, RESTAURANT, RENTAL CABANAS & ANCILLARY FACILITES for part of parcel 60906/192, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission.
PASTRY CHEF DISHWASHER SERVER LABOURER COOK
Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication or service of this Notice. Notice dated: 21st February, 2017 Inserted as applicable TO ALL PROPRIETORS WITHIN 200 FEET RADIUS OF THE SUBJECT DEVELOPMENT SITE 13871
BUSSER KITCHEN HELPER BUSINESS COORDINATOR
SEND RESUME TO P.O.BOZ 811 OR MANGOREEF@HOTMAIL.COM
13094
REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-2017
RESPONSIBLE. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL
PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY LTD. THE PREMIER SECURITY COMPANY
Our growing and professional company is seeking the employment of individuals that are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the Security Industry.
TEACHER OF HISTORY
SECURITY OFFICERS & NIGHT SUPERVISOR
To teach History at IGCSE and Advanced Level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• • • • • • • •
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Suitable candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and teaching qualifications, a minimum of five (5) years experience teaching the British Curriculum and CIE Examination syllabi
Excellent team player, Basic personal safety training, Demonstrate written and verbal communication in the English language, Ability to work shifts and long hours, Valid driver’s license Starting rate for security officers at $7.00 per hour, Shift Leaders, & Night Supervisor, compensation based on experience.
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR RESUME & IDENTIFICATION TO OUR OFFICE: #8 SOUTHERN SHORES BUILDING, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, TEL: 649 232 1007, EMAIL: ADMIN2@PRESIDENTIAL.TC 12998
ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS
SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CALLED FOR INTERVIEW.
13858
KAIERI PHOTOGRAPHY
DOMESTIC WORKER/HOUSEKEEPER
13876
Applicants must have 5 years experienced as a housekeeper and nanny. Can work with minimum supervision in doing household chores such as cleaning, cooking washing, ironing and with patience in caring for children. Can communicate in English well and know how to drive is a must. Applicants must be willing to travel with the employer and to work late hours and holidays id the need arises. Salary is $800/month with free food and accommodation.
PLEASE DROP ALL APPLICATIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS LOCATED AT #65 BEECHWOOD ST, GRACE BAY OR EMAIL TO NATHALIE@ ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC AND ADDRESS TO NATHALIE ZAIDAN. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW.
CV, LETTER OF APPLICATION AND NAMES OF 2 REFEREES TO BE SENT IN WRITING TO: THE PRINCIPAL, BRITISH WEST INDIES COLLEGIATE PO BOX 338, PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL: PRINCIPAL@BWIC.TC
PHOTOGRAPHER
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE
Weddings Portraits Real estate Underwater Video production Office work and editing Client Sales
REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS
College Degree 5 years experience in photography Competent in Photoshop/lightroom Video and editing Competent underwater photographer Dive master and up certified Work Long hours and weekends
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO INFO@KAIERI.COM
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ABIGAIL MALCOLM-DELANCY Is seeking to employ a:
DAVID MALCOLM
BAYSIDE CAR RENTAL
Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking a:
DELUXE BUSINESS CENTERCHARLES G. ROPER
EBEN EZEN DENISE SMITH
FAST TRACK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking a:
ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS
BLUE HILLS
LIVANIE ELLIS SEEKS A:
DOMESTIC WORKER
Is seeking to employ a:
NEON HOLDINGS Is seeking a:
YARD 1 SALES CLEANING PERSON SALON 1 CASHIER HELPER COSMETOLOGIST
SMITH MALCOLM ALEXANDER GRAND TURK Is seeking:
DOMESTIC WORKER
To work 5-6 days a week Must be able to work holidays and weekends Wages starting at $6.50 per hour
Belongers will be given first preference and contacted between the hours of 9AM and 4PM Monday to Friday
ACE PLUMBING
ACE PLUMBING
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
#29 BLACK CROW ROAD
#29 BLACK CROW ROAD
With five (5) years to (10) years’ experience. To work 6 days a week. Job to include: pool maintenance, yard, electrical and A/C repair, plumbing, painting and carpentry work. Salary: $1500.00 Monthly. Must be willing to work 6 days per week
CONTACT: (649) 344-5198
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HOUSEKEEPER
LABOURER
General cleaning, dusting, laundry, window washing, ironing. 6 days a week, some weekends, some holidays Salary: $6.50 an hour
CONTACT: (649) 941-7923
WILFREY & TONY’S VARIETY STORE Is looking for a:
Salary: $6.5 per hour Must be able to work holidays and weekends
CONTACT: (649) 946-4158
WATSON ADAMS Is seeking to employ a:
2 LABOURERS CONTACT:
CONTACT:
(649) 243-1967
Salary: $6.50 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
(649) 231-0882
1 DICE DEALER
MUSICIAN
CONTACT: (649) 245-9274
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
SADRAC QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
Safe haven, 15 Five Cays Road, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands
Is looking for a:
Responsible for providing piano accompaniment for worship services. Rehearses with and accompanies choirs, worship ministry for all regular and special services or events. Coordinates piano music in support of church. Hourly rate $6.25
PLEASE DROP OFF CVS TO CASABLANCA CASINO
PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO BRYANT.AIR@TCIWAY.TC. SUITABLE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW. APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 17TH, 2017
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CAR WASHER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
SALARY $12.00 PER HOUR CANDIDATE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE. FULL TABLE GAMES KNOWLEDGE. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK NIGHT SHIFT, WEEKENDS AND ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
13794
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
13894
CONTACT: 13895
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE
(649) 245-8046
Is seeking to employ a:
ROCK OF JESUS MINISTRY
Is seeking to employ:
LABOURER PLUMBER
(649) 245-8046
Is seeking to employ a:
CASABLANCA CASINO
1 DICE DEALER
CONTACT:
NEON HOLDINGS RENT-A-BUGGY
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Salary: $7.00 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
SALARY $10.00 PER HOUR
SALARY: $7.00 AN HOUR
13879
13817
Is seeking to employ:
(649) 345-5113
THIS POSITION ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
(649) 346-1654
13815
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Haven Down Rock
Is seeking to employ a:
CONTACT:
CONTACT:
TAIPAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES TCI WOOD WORKERS
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
13890
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
(649) 941-7923
CONTACT:
(649) 341-6493
Qualifications: Knowledge of a variety of church music. Talent and ability with other instruments a plus. Minimum of two years’ experience is required. Must be a born-again believer.
PLUMBER
SALARY: $8.00 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
CONTACT: (649) 341-3042
13893
CLEANER
(649) 346-6169
CONTACT:
13811
Is seeking to employ a:
(649) 241-7541
(649) 347-3734
CONTACT:
13798
SAINT JEAN SHOP
CONTACT:
13680
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT:
13661
(649) 341-9777
13780
CONTACT:
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR
13812
SALARY: $150 PER WEEK MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK
ABILITY TO USE GARDENING TOOLS. WEEDING, PLANTING AND MAINTAINING PROPERTY GARDENS. 6 DAYS A WEEK, WEEKENDS AND SOME HOLIDAYS SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
13870
(649) 241-0149
LABOURER
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
13663 13756
FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking a:
CONTACT:
FINBAR GRANT SEEKS A
13880
(649) 247-8775
MEDELINE JEAN
LA CHOCHIS VARIETY STORE
Is seeking to employ a:
CONTACT:
DRIVER
13891
J.B.S SALON
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
13874
(649) 232-9532
(649) 441-5995
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
Salary: $6.50 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
CONTACT: 13882
CONTACT:
SALARY: $9.00 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
DOMESTIC WORKER
13663 13876
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
MECHANIC
LABOURER/ DOMESTIC WORKER
13881
DOMESTIC WORKER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR, MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
36 CLASSIFIEDS
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
March 4 - 10, 2017
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT COOK • Sailrock Contracting Limited is seeking a Director of Construction to reside in South Caicos and oversee all construction activities carried out by the Sailrock Development. The employee will be responsible for acting as Owner’s representative during construction of infrastructure, hospitality and residential components of Sailrock Development. His responsibilities include managing and supervision of architects, engineers, contractors, vendors and all construction activity; to provide oversight and supervision of quality building practices, good construction environmental controls and best practices; to develop and implement a quality assurance program; to manage project controls and pay requests including change order management; drive to achieve schedule and budget goals; and to assist in the development and ongoing updating of project schedules.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be consistently punctual for work. • Maintain a clean work station throughout shift. • Must maintain a clean, well kept appearance upon arrival and though out shifts. • Must be able to multi task in a fast pace, high pressure environment. • Work the pass and salad station on the hot line, during service when needed, executing food to order in an ala minute kitchen according to the ticket in a timely manner. • Be able to stand on ones feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 25 pounds or more without physical restrictions. • Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule • Prepare meats, vegetables and fruits according to standardized recipes utilizing the following skills: • Knife skills – dicing, chopping and slicing of various products to achieve a uniform result to promote consistency in accordance with recipe standards • Prepare a variety of dressings, salsas, and sauces based on standardized recipes • Finish and plate cooked items on the pass station on the hot line quickly and efficiently. • Prepare items on salad station quickly and efficiently. • Execute proper sanitation procedures to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café
Responsibilities: • Development and Pre-Construction• Develop detailed construction budget for each component of project: including infrastructure, Hotel, stand-alone villas, and RO plant, roads and other projects. • Develop detailed construction schedule indicating milestones, durations and dependencies for each component of project. • Develop action plan for mitigation of site issues, delays, procurement strategies and quality control • Develop bid packages for Hotel, Villa and R/O plant and Villa components (hotel component already out to bid) • Review construction bids. Assist in evaluating bids and prepare a qualified tabulation for review and approval • Develop a list of value engineering recommendations and review/comment on those VE recommendations provided by others • Assist in preparation, review and negotiation of Contractor(s) agreement • Secure insurance certificates and other required contractor documentation prior to start of construction • Lead project team and stakeholders in creating a culture of driven and measured performance • Oversee management of design team in conjunction with Project Engineer and Corp team • Contribute to project programming, design reviews and proforma analysis • Track progress of planning and permit approvals in conjunction with Planning Consultant • Interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction to drive reviews and approvals of project documents • Engage with various Government entities to track and cause timely execution of submittals • Nurture and maintain strong relationships with local business and governmental community • Construction Project Management• Act as Owner’s representative on South Caicos managing and providing daily oversight of all construction activities with a critical path and quality control focus. • Meet daily with contractors to review progress relative to contract construction schedule, discuss open items and delivery of items required for future work. • Provide daily oversight of quality control. Identify and discuss with Owner action plans for any observed deficiencies in the work or potential change in scope • Provide weekly written progress updates specifically noting schedule and budget status as well as identifying critical path decisions required. • Manage accounting associated with pay requests, pencil draws and final pay applications. • Conduct weekly progress meetings with Owner to discuss progress, budget and critical path items • Coordinate with contractor(s) to ensure delivery of all materials in accordance with project schedule. This may include reviewing orders, tracking shipment and ensuring delivery of both Contractor-supplied and Owner-supplied materials. • Review and authorize pay requests, change orders • Manage accounting associated with pay requests, pencil draws and final pay applications. • Review and approve submittals, including shop drawings, as required • Schedule and document required government inspections during construction • Prepare initial punch list and maintain log of completed items. • Monitor contractor’s progress towards completion of punchlist • Collect and maintain all project closeout documents including guarantees, manuals, record information, etc. • Work with contractor to ready buildings for occupancy • Coordinate delivery and installation of all FFE and OSE • Maintain all insurance certificates and other required documentation • Overall responsibility in driving actuals to established comprehensive project budget and schedule • Interact with Owners and other stakeholders as needed to resolve project issues Education and Experience: • Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Software, and MS Project Scheduling or similar software is a must. Candidate must have significant experience in ground up development and construction with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. Salary Range: $90,000 - $145,000 yearly
DUTIES:
• Be a self starter that can be one of the first people in the kitchen in the morning or one of the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on needs. Properly labeling foods with the date and prep item name and assuring they are rotated, and stored for future use. • Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food, prioritize steps and contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the kitchen. • Demonstrate a positive attitude. • Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.
INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS MUST ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE TCI WORK PERMIT BOARD.
13878
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO SCOTT HOSKINS C/O MATTHEW BYWATER, DROP OFF: W104 VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES FAX: (312) 376-2056 EMAIL: PKALE@CMKDEV.COM
BELONGERS GIVEN PREFERENCE, APPLY IN PERSON WITH CV TO BE CONSIDERED. CORAL GARDENS RESORT, LOWER BIGHT, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI. 941 8260.
13855
March 4 - 10, 2017
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
COX LABOUR SEVICES LTD
Belonger household
Is seeking:
Is in need of a:
(649) 231-6710
LIVE IN LABOURER
NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
LIVE IN DOMESTIC WORKER/ HOUSEKEEPER
Top work five days a week at $190.00 to assist with general household cleaning, washing and ironing. Will also be required to assist with child care as needed.
INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD EMAIL THEIR RESUME WITH REFERENCE NAMES AND NUMBERS LISTED TO DEESHAMO@GMAIL.COM
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
CONTACT: (649) 241-5002
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS NATURES VISIONS LTD
ENVIRONMENTAL URBAN DESIGNER
GENERAL DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Supervisory Skills and willing to do manual work Knowledge and degree in Environmental Urban design
Be able to read and follow architectural designs Knowledge of quoting jobs /scheduling and budgets Must have Own transportation and phone driving license Self starter and self motivated and willing to work holiday and weekends 6 days a week Position open to all qualified Turks and Caicos Nationals Position is for Work Permit holder salary $3000.00 per month 13934
SEND RESUME TO BUNDERWOOD@TCIWAY.TC OR CALL BARBARA UNDERWOOD 232 2272 AND OR SEND RESUME TO IMMIGRATION LABOR BOARD • CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION MARCH 15TH 2017
HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD Is seeking to employ a:
ASPHALT LABOURER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Help with basic job layout • Ensure uniform thickness of mat in accordance with job specs • Assist Foreman in various construction activities QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 3 years asphalt crew experience • Clean Police Record • Must have own vehicle to travel to work
• Sailrock Contracting Limited is seeking a Project Specialist to reside in South Caicos and oversee all construction project controls for projects carried out by the Sailrock Development. The employee will be responsible for acting as Project Specialist during construction of infrastructure, hospitality and residential components of Sailrock Development. Responsibilities include managing and supervision of inventory, payroll, vendors and reporting on construction activity; to provide project controls and pay requests including change order management; and to assist in the development and implementation of procedures and policies in order to maximize efficiencies and mitigate risk. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Turtle Creek Drive Discovery Bay, Seeks to employ an:
Landscape design and implementation Manual labor and supervision of crews Irrigation design and installation as well as Hardscape design and implementation Dealing with Clients and subcontractors Budgets and work schedules quotes and Use heavy equipment and jack hammers
PROJECT SPECIALIST
SKILLS
Construction • Design, implement and monitor a steadfast Inventory Tracking system • Design, implement and monitor a steadfast timeclock and payroll system • Refine pay application process in conjunction with Corporate and review on an ongoing basis • Support project budget creation and process, track actuals and create reporting protocol • Support and monitor project key project metrics including labor/ production, equipment and materials. • Interface with local utilities, telecom and other service providers to drive deployment and troubleshoot services • Regular reviews of site conditions and progress, including causing workforce to maintain a clean, presentable construction site at all times • Communicate with key vendors and suppliers to drive efficiency in purchasing and logistics • Establish Point of Contact for closed contract buyers in navigating through construction process, providing updates as required to assigned personnel • Nurture and maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, AHJs and related stakeholders • Core responsibilities include day to day management of inventory, logistics, customs, purchasing and requisition functions. • Other support tasks as delineated by Director of Construction or executive team EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Project Specialist must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or similar, an MBA is preferred. Experience shall include establishment, management, analytics and reporting of project controls for multi-disciplinary tasks and sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAGE Accounting and Inventory Tracking Systems as well as Payroll and Business Administration workflows. Preferred candidate has ten (10) years of working experience in a related capacity.
• Able to recognize drainage issues • Good physical strength • Good physical stamina • Good manual dexterity • Great attention to detail • Works well as part of a team COMPENSATION
• $7 - $8 per hour
SALARY RANGE:
POSITION TYPE
• $45,000 - $65,000 yearly
• Full-Time
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO MAIN OFFICE AT C 5-6 CARIBBEAN PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TCI.
13848
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO SCOTT HOSKINS C/O MATTHEW BYWATER, DROP OFF: W104 VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES FAX: (312) 376-2056 EMAIL: PKALE@CMKDEV.COM INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS MUST ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE TCI WORK PERMIT BOARD.
13877
CONTACT:
13886
SALARY STARTS AT $6.50 PER HOUR
COOPER JACK
13522
LABOURER MASON
PAULA CAPEHART Is seeking to employ a:
13892
LEEWARD HIGHWAY
CLASSIFIEDS 37
38 CLASSIFIEDS
TIMENY WIDELIN WILLIAM’S CONTRACTING SERVICES
WILLIAM CONSTRUCTION
RUBIEEGRAND ALLIDEE FORBES TURK
South Dock Road
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
S&G CONTRACTING Kew Town
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
WC SECURITY SERVICES
ISLAND SOLUTIONS
Invites applicants (especially Turks & Caicos Islander and work permit holders) to apply for the position of:
Invites applicants (especially Turks & Caicos Islander and work permit holders) to apply for the position of:
SECURITY OFFICES
ELECTRICIAN
CLUB COCONUTS/ QUINTON SELVER Kew Town, Is seeking a:
Duties include: maintaining and repairing security equipment, such as radios, tracking devices and other technical equipment. Providing support to clients in technical systems and equipment in the fieldb7. Salary: $16,000 annually
SEND OR BRING YOUR RESUME/CV TO: 123 LONG BAY HILLS PROVIDENCIALES, TCI OR CONTACT: 333-6577 OR EMAIL TO: INFO@ WCSSTCI.COM DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MARCH 31ST, 2017
WILMAN CONSULTANCY LABOURER
LABOURER
to work at least 5 days a week. Salary $ 6.50 per hour This position is currently held by a work permit holder
CURTIS ANTHONY LIGHTBOURNE Need one
LABOURER
to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour This position is currently held by a work permit holder
CONTACT: 244-3173 RIGBY BUILDERS Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a:
CARPENTER/MASON
Is seeking to employ a:
Must be willing to work 5 days a week
CONTACT: 241-9541
JENDERLY’S SALON Morris Building, Airport Road Is seeking a
DRY WALL MASON
NAIL TECHNICIAN AND HAIR STYLIST
Salary: $6.25 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
Salary: Based on Experience
CONTACT: 442-1363
THESE POSITIONS ARE HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS
CONTACT: (649) 442-1349
Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Grand Turk Acting on behalf of our clients
A&W VARIETY STORE
Salary: $6.25 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
(649) 333-1199
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
Need one
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION
Salary: $8.00 an hour
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
KAREN VARIETY STORE
(649) 241-1742
THE HELP DESK Acting on Behalf of our clients:
13822
Duties include: Protecting property and delivering the highest quality security and safety services to our clients; providing reassurance and assistance to our clients and customers; patrolling and maintaining accurate records; Incident management and excellent report writing skills Salary $6.36 per hour
(649) 241-5131
CONTACT:
13663 13826
(649) 341-2460
CONTACT:
Salary: $7.00 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Belongers need only apply
13807
BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT:
13868
(649) 241-5131 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD
Salary: $6.50 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
13842
CONTACT:
SALARY: $7.00 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK
13828
Salary: $8.00 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
13825
Salary: $6.50 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
13663 13841
(649) 346-1654
THAI ORCHID RESTAURANT
HELPER TILE LAYER TIRE HELPER BARTENDER LABOURER
13843
CONTACT:
Is seeking:
Is seeking to employ a:
LABOUR WORKER
TO WORK 5-6 DAYS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS WAGES STARTING AT $6.50 PER HOUR. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERNCE AND TO BE CONTACTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9AM TO 4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
March 4 - 10, 2017
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
1. Parcel 60002/202, North West & North Central Providenciales. Three bedroom, two bathroom 1306 sq. ft. property in Phase 2 of the Priton Development Registered Proprietor: Monique Shandalyn Delancy
Need one
to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour Contact: 246-2634
KIRK FORBES
2. Parcel 60717/107/K11 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales One bedroom, one bathroom, approximately 448 sq. ft. unit in the One on Marlin Condominium Development, Strata Plan Number SP 107 Registered Proprietor: Tamika Latoya Thompson
Need one
PAINTER
to work 5 days a week. Salary: $8.50 per hour Contact: 431-2640 This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13922
THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE OFFICE OF SCOTIABANK (TURKS AND CAICOS) LIMITED, GRACE BAY BRANCH, PROVIDENCIALES AT 10 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING ON FRIDAY THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH 2017. A RESERVED PRICE WILL BE FIXED ON ALL PARCELS AND A DEPOSIT OF 10% IS DUE IMMEDIATELY UPON ALL ACCEPTED BIDS. CONDITIONS OF SALE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR AT THE AUCTION. 13888
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
March 4 - 10, 2017
CULINARIA LTD Is seeking a:
Is seeking to employ a:
KITCHEN HELPER CHEF
SALARY: $6.25 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK
SALARY: $600 PER MONTH MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK
13901
(649) 946-5885
13897
CONTACT:
CONTACT: THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
BLÚ BAR & LOUNGE
BLÚ BAR & LOUNGE Is looking to hire a
BARTENDER
Is looking to hire a
KITCHEN HELPER Interested persons should send applications via email to: The Manager BLÚ Bar & Lounge, Providenciales TCI email: andindustrialcorporation@ gmail.com
13898
Assist in organizing and facilitating the day-to day operations of the kitchen. Prepare and present entree’s and appetizers. Salary starts at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience. Will have to work 6 days a week. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2017
Interested persons should send applications via email to: The Manager BLÚ Bar & Lounge, Providenciales TCI email: andindustrialcorporation@ gmail.com
13899
Prepare standard mixed drinks and pouring of wine and beer, as well as preparing mixed drinks to match specific guest orders, adhering to specification standard. Must have 1-2 years experience. Maintain an control inventory of bar stock and supplies. Ensure working areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all time. Salary starts at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience. Will have to work 6 days a week. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2017
DOMESTIC WORKER
SALARY: $6.25 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK
CONTACT: (649) 331-3885
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Is seeking to employ a:
PARCEL: 15 ISLAND: Grand Turk
Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Downtown, Town Center Mall, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.
DOMESTIC WORKER
Notice Dated:
15th February, 2017 13802
APPLICANT MUST BE HONEST, RELIABLE AND HARD WORKING, SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
(649) 341-6885
An Application, REGISTRATION #GT 4688, by DIGICEL (TCI) LIMITED for the development of a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE RECEIVER SITE on Grand Turk to ensure continuity of cellphone communication following the demolition of the existing base has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development and Planning Permission on: BLOCK: 10506 LOCATION: Fortis Site, South Base
SUNSET RIDGE HOTEL
CONTACT:
PUBLIC NOTICE Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990
13900
Is seeking to employ a:
BABYSITTER
MAUQUENCY CARTER
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
13663 13896
BENJAMIN & SHANIKA WALKINA
(649) 343-2983
CLASSIFIEDS 39
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
ROCK OF JESUS MINISTRY
HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD
Is seeking employment for:
Is seeking to employ a:
(1) VIDEO TECHNICIAN/ RECORDING ENGINEER
ASPHALT FOREMAN
Key Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for setting up, installing, operating, testing, and troubleshooting audio and video equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Relevant Qualifications and Experience Required • A minimum of 10 years’ experience. • Must be able to use graphics design programs • Must be able to work flexible hours • Must have a valid driver’s license
(1) GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.
• Ability to perform asphalt paving in accordance with TCI specifications. • Ability to read plans and specifications (application rates, grades, slope, drainage, etc.). • Proven track record of completing jobs under budget and on-time. • Ability to manage all aspects of the operation including ordering of materials, logistics, maintenance and outside services. • Coordination between other crews, subs and vendors. QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant Qualification and Experience Required • A minimum of 10 years’ experience. • Must be able to use graphics design programs • Must be able to work flexible hours
• Minimum 5 years asphalt paving foreman experience • Clean Police Record • Valid Driver’s License
SALARY- Negotiable between $.14,000.00 to 16,000.00 per annum based on education, qualification and experience.
• Knowledge of the local customers, materials and specifications is strongly preferred. • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Proven record of being a self-starter and able to work under limited supervision. • Able to recognize drainage issues. • Good physical strength. • Good physical stamina. • Good manual dexterity. • Great attention to detail. • Works well as team leader. COMPENSATION
• Based on Experience POSITION TYPE
• Full-Time
SKILLS
MUST BE A CHRISTIAN, PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUME TO FAX: 946-4283 EMAIL: ADMINBAC@TCIWAY.TC OR INFO@ROJ.TC
13702
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO MAIN OFFICE AT C 5-6 CARIBBEAN PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TCI.
13849
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
BUSINESS ADVISOR REQUIRED ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
The CED is a non-profit organization which supports potential and existing entrepreneurs with business consulting in a variety of business start-up and management topics, as well as the provision of targeted training programs.
March 4 - 10, 2017
GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8th MARCH 2017)
SENIOR PRISON OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Her Majesty’s Prison LOCATION: Grand Turk Salary: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 plus allowances JOB SUMMARY
BUSINESS ADVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports directly to the CED Director, the Business Advisor works directly with start-up and existing entrepreneurs to diagnose business health, provide guidance on business operations, provides confidential, one-on-one counselling and coaching in all areas of business, including market feasibility, business planning, financing, marketing, peer to peer mentoring and human resource development. The Business Advisor will also assist clients under the TCI Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Program regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provides business counselling at the CED office or at the site of the MSME business. • Provides technical assistance to MSME clients in research and development of business plans, marketing plans, loan proposals and related business development requirements. • Provides advice and assistance in the establishment and maintenance of business and financial records, in compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines and standards. • Liaise with Invest TCI staff and other relevant partners on matters to meet the objectives of the TCI Government MSME Program. • Utilizes Neoserra Data Base to document client activity in an accurate, timely and comprehensive manner, and utilizes the data base software to manage business caseload and produce reports. • Develops, promotes, coordinates and delivers business management training programs in a variety of topics. • Collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the CED. • Participates, as assigned to promote local business and economic development within various sectors. • Communicates with the business owners in a professional, patient, ethical and sincere way. • Stays aware of global and national market trends and the changing needs of MSME sector. • Encourages businesses to utilize the various programs offered by the CED. • Assist in the continued development of CED’s strategic plan. • Refers clients to other resources and professionals when necessary. • Travels throughout the islands to deliver services to MSMEs, as well as occasionally work evenings. • Performs other job related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Highly customer service oriented. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with small business owners in a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. • Ability to develop business plans, marketing plans, financial strategies and business loan proposals. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Knowledge of the 2015 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Ordinance and related Regulations. • Knowledge of sound, practical business practices of MSME operations. • Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports. • Knowledge of banker expectations of the small business owner. • Knowledge of basic business accounting and software such as QuickBooks. • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and related applications. • Skill in dealing with business owners and their staff. • Skills in assessing business training needs, whether the assessment methods are formal or informal. • Ability to develop and deliver educational programs and/or workshops. • Skills in relating to the business owner and adult learner. • Ability to analyse situations or market needs, and communicate these effectively.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Entrepreneurship from an accredited institution. • Minimum of one year’s experience related to the essential functions specified. • Past or current business ownership/management experience . • Experience in counselling and/or advising small businesses . • Small business finance/banking experience is preferred. • Holder of a valid driver’s license. Salary: $45,600 to $48,000 per annum based on qualifications and experience,
TO APPLY: SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BEFORE MARCH 15, 2016 TO: CHAIRMAN, CED BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UNIT B203, GRACEWAY HOUSE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, EMAIL: INFO@CEDTCI.TC PHONE: 941-7233 13585
To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the safe custody of Offenders. The Prison Service is a professional organisation whose duty is to serve the public by keeping in custody those committed by the court. The duty is to look after Offenders with humanity and to help them lead law abiding and useful lives in custody and after release. The position has specific responsibility for the operational effectiveness of escorting prisoners to court and overseeing Prison external escorts and transport.
PRISON OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Her Majesty’s Prison LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5 -$26,650.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY:
To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the safe custody of offenders. The Prison Service is a professional organisation whose duty is to serve the public by keeping in custody those committed by the court. The duty is to look after Offenders with humanity and to help them lead law abiding and useful lives in custody and after release. To be accountable to the Shift Leader/ Deputy Superintendent for the daily management and Supervision of Prisoners at Her Majesty’s Prison.
FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THIS POSITION, KINDLY REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS OR VISIT WWW.GOV.TC. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL CLEARLY STATES THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL AND ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA HARD COPY IS CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE JOB TITLE. 13885
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SECURITY OFFICERPROVIDENCIALES
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE SECURITY SUPERVISOR/ SECURITY MANAGER
To ensure the overall day-to-day safe, orderly and efficient operation of all airport security activities. Ensure Officers compliance with standard operating procedures/regulations for security and the requirements of Airports Authority. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an aviation related field. Salary: $27, 199.80 per annum
TERMINAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER
The Terminal Maintenance Supervisor scope covers the repair, installation and maintenance of all airport facilities, equipment and systems. To maintain the terminal facilities, offices, annex and auxiliary buildings. This includes but not limited to the following HVAC, Electrical work, Plumbing work, Carpentry & Masonry. A Minimum of 5 yrs working experience as a facility maintenance supervisor or higher. Salary: $35, 134.80 per annum
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE SENIOR ATC/ATS MANAGER
This is a specialized technical position. It reports to the Senior Air Traffic Controller and has unit-level authority for the control and coordination of aircraft and vehicular traffic operation in Turks and Caicos Islands aerodromes and their airspace. The incumbent is required to produce flight plans, plan, and control and coordinate air traffic flow. Additionally, the incumbent is required to produce and disseminate weather updates, provide aircraft with navigational assistance, record statistics carryout equipment checks and produce reports. Salary: $37, 260.00 per annum
TERMINAL CLEANER
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE TERMINAL MANAGER/CLEANING SUPERVISOR
The cleaner performs janitorial duties to include terminal and landside surroundings. Cleans building floors by sweeping, moping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing them Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training). Salary: $7.00 per hour
TERMINAL CLEANING
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SUPERVISOR
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE TERMINAL MANAGER
To supervise and investigate the quality and standard of caretaking and cleaning services of the TCI Airports. The cleaner performs janitorial duties to include terminal and landside surroundings. Salary: $21, 735.00 per annum
COMMUNICATION & NAVIGATION TECHNICIAN
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER
The individual must be able to install, maintain, repair, modify and ensure the safe operation of ATC communication and navigation systems. This position provides maintenance of equipment service to the Air Traffic Services (ATS) Department through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and responding to ad hoc situations as they arise. All work must meet current legislation and regulations. Salary: $36, 894.50 per annum
NIGHT WATCHMANSECURITY
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE SECURITY MANAGER
The Night Watchman patrols the Airport facilities. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an aviation related field. Effective communication skills. Ability to work with minimal or no supervision and under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and basic conflict management skills. Willingness to embrace change and be flexible to meet deadlines. Salary: $10.00 per hour
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InterHealth Canada has pleasure in announcing the following vacancies within the Facilities Management Departments at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales.
HOSPITAL PORTERS
PROVIDENCIALES & GRAND TURK HOSPITALS 40 hours per week. 5 Shifts per week. Shift patterns include weekends, late shift and night shifts. Appointments will be made based on successful interview, positive reference check, and clear Police check. Previous experience is preferred, but not essential. Training is provided. Excellent communications skills and previous customer service experience is necessary. Belongers only are invited to apply.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE FORWARD YOUR RESUME TO: DPINNOCK@INTERHEALTHCANADA.TC FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT DONIQUE PINNOCK ON TEL: 941-2800 EXT 71802 13867
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
To ensure the overall day to day safe, orderly, efficient and economical operation of the Terminal Building and Landside facilities (including the Car parks, Curbside). BS Degree in Accountings/ Finance from a recognized institution. (5) year’s or Certification in Management. Preference will be given to degrees and certifications in Aviation related fields. Salary: $57, 960.00 per annum
VACANCY NOTICE
TEMP HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK
SAFETY MANAGER-SMS
REPORTS TO: Executive Human Resource Manager
Among other duties, the Safety Manager will be familiar with and undertake the following SMS duties. Monitor and evaluate results of corrective actions with respect to the original CAP requirement and consequential hazard, incidents. Proving knowledge of aviation legislation and ICAO. Salary: $50, 100.00 per annum
Provide administrative support to the HR Department by performing a wide variety of clerical, technical, administrative and office support duties in support of the TCIAA Human Resource Department.
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE CEO
JOB PURPOSE:
WORK HOUR:
Mon-Thurs Friday 8:30-4:30 8:00-4:00 Maybe required to work extra hours or weekends SALARY: $10.00 per hour
INTEREST PERSONS MUST SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS BEFORE MARCH 3, 2017 TO: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AUTHORITY PROVIDENCIALES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TEL.: 649-941-8692, FAX: 9415996. EMAIL: HRRECRUITMENT@TCIAIRPORTS.COM
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 10, 2017
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AUTHORITY EMAIL: HRRECRUITMENT@TCIAIRPORTS.COM
13884
Is seeking to employ:
DELICIOUS DISHES is seeking a:
1 DICE DEALER 1 SURVEILLANCE MANAGER
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
1 LABOURER
Salary: $6.50 an hour
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
PLEASE DROP OFF CV’S TO CASABLANCA CASINO
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
13958
(649) 242-5582
13918
CONTACT:
HOUSE OF STYLE
HART JOLLY Is seeking to employ a:
COOK Salary: $7.00 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
CONTACT: (649) 344-2420
JAMES PHILISTIN Is looking for a:
Is seeking to employ a:
To work with the organization. Salary: 7:00 per hour Must be able to work flexible hours. Contact: William Lightbourne Qualifications and experience necessary
(649) 232-3544 OR EMAIL WILLY@LCSTCI.COM
Is seeking to employ a:
SALARY: $6.50 AN HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK
CONTACT: 13943
Salary $17.50 per hour Candidate must have at least 5-10 years’ experience. Full table games knowledge. Must be willing to work night shift, weekends and on public holidays.
is seeking a:
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
Salary $17.50 per hour
DANZIEL GIBSON
DOMESTIC WORKER NEEDED
LIGHTBOURNE COMPUTER SERVICES LTD
(649) 241-4881
2 LABOURERS Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
CONTACT:
CONTACT:
13966
Is looking for a:
CASABLANCA CASINO
13942
CAROLYN LAURINE LIGHTBOURNE
March 4 - 10, 2017
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(649) 343-1756
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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS
DEVON JERMAINE ADAMS DOLPHIN’S RESTAURANT D’SIRI BEAUTY SALON Blue Hills
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
LABOURER $6.25 per hour
(649) 333-1236
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT: (649) 342-0455
GARDENER $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: (649) 331-2217
THIS POSITION ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS
1 HAIRDRESSER 1 NAIL TECHNICIAN
WAITRESS/ CASHIER
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
CONTACT: (649) 347-2320
CONTACT: (649) 341-1611
13938
CONTACT:
$6.25 per hour
13961
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week 9AM-4PM
HELPER
13933
(649) 342-3106
13957
CONTACT:
LABOURER
Salary: $6.50 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
13947
Salary: $7.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
13960
TILE LAYER
SALES PERSON
CBMS LTD.
CARIBBEAN BUILDING MATERIALS & SERVICES LTD. PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI
Join a relaxed and friendly 35 team workforce and enjoy one of the highest wage and bonus packages on the island. Our 98 room resort popularity and occupancy is growing year after year resulting in high distribution of service charges and: NO SLOW SEASON LAYOFFS
SEND RESUMES TO KPARKER@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM 13910
will be required to test concrete in the field on a variety of construction sites. Applicant must have experience with concrete testing, preparing test reports, basic computer knowledge, must be prepared to work late days, evenings, weekends and holidays on occasions as the job dictates. Must have valid driver’s license. Wages start $65,000 per annum.
Equipment Operators Applicant must have substantial experience in all aspects of earth moving equipment
operations. Seven years minimum experience required. A mechanical aptitude would be beneficial. Applicant must be prepared to work weekends and evening as required. Must have valid driver’s license. Wage start at $15.00 per hour.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Applicant must have at least seven years’ experience with concrete equipment,
hydraulics and heavy equipment. Applicant must be able to provide their own tools. Applicant must be prepared to work late days, evenings, and weekends as the job dictates. Wages start at $13.50 per hour.
Administrative Assistant Applicant will report to and assist the President and Vice President in all facets of
the concrete company. Applicant must have an Administrative Assistant Certificate. Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the concrete industry. Applicant must demonstrate professionalism, resourcefulness and independence with strong organizational, management priority setting and multitasking skills. Knowledge of a foreign language would be an asset. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Salary starts at $700 per week.
Labourers Applicant must be prepared for heavy work, breaking cement bags, loading trucks and stevedoring of cement and gravel. Applicant will also be required to assist mechanics as needed. Applicant must prepare to work long hours. Evenings and weekends as required. Wages start at $7.00.
PLEASE REPLY WITH REFERENCE AND CLEAN POLICE RECORD TO:
CBMS LTD. 941-3400
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BARTENDER BEACH ATTENDANT HOUSEKEEPING GARDENING
Concrete Tester Applicant must have at least ten years’ experience with concrete testing. Applicant
ALCICA DUVERNA
CYLIANE VARIETY STORE
ELIZABETH WILSON
Is seeking to employ a:
is seeking a:
EVELINE SAINT FLEUR
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT:
CONTACT:
Is seeking to employ a:
THE CONCH SHACK
WILSON GIBSON Cooper Jack Is looking for a:
Is seeking to employ a:
2 HELPERS
CONTACT:
CONTACT:
THE CATCH
SUNNY FOODS RETAIL AND WHOLESALE LTD
Is looking for a:
Is seeking to employ a:
2 FISHERMEN Salary: $250 per week Must be willing to work 6 days a week
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
(649) 941-8112
BLUE HILLS is seeking a:
Is seeking to employ a:
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
SADRAC QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
(649) 232-5631
CONTACT:
(649) 345-0557
(649) 342-4093
SHADOW’S CAFÉ
SELVERADO BUILDERS
Is seeking to employ a:
Is seeking to employ a:
(649) 243-3204
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Applicant must be Honest, Reliable and Hard Working Salary: $10.00 an hour
(649) 244-3173
MUSICIAN NAIL TECHNICIAN
CONTACT:
CONTACT:
HUMPHREY PROSPERE GRAND TURK
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
(649) 241-0990
(649) 231-2793
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
JUDITH EDOUARD DEAN BLUE HILLS
LABOURER
CLEANER
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Salary: 6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
Is seeking to employ a:
Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
13935
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
(649) 345-0557
WAITRESS CONTACT:
CONTACT:
CONTACT: 13946
(649) 341-3042
(649) 241-1735
13954
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT:
13959
13917
(649) 345-7087
Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
Salary: $150.00 per week Must be willing to work 6 days a week
(649) 941-5139
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Is seeking to employ a:
MECHANIC CONTACT:
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
SANCHEZ AND WILLIAMS CAFÉ
Is seeking to employ a:
HAIR BRAIDER MASON
Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 4 days a week
13931
CONTACT:
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
Is looking for a:
Salary: $6.25 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
WHEELAND, BLUE HILLS
Is seeking to employ a:
CONTACT:
DOWNTOWN is seeking a:
FIVE CAYS
V&M SECURITY LIMITED
BABYSITTER
Salary: $150 per week Must be willing to work 5 days a week
ROXY BEAUTY SALON
PHILADELPHY BABTIST CHURCH OF SAINTS
(649) 332-5020
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
BABYSITTER
CONTACT:
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Duties: To clean the property Salary: $6.25 an hour
SECURITY OFFICER
Salary: $150.00 per week Must be willing to work 5 days a week
CONTACT:
HAIR BRAIDING BEAUTY SALON Blue Hills
STEPHEN ALEXANDER GARLAND
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
13939
(649) 341-9547
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
(649) 347-3654
CLEANER CONTACT:
VIOLET WILLIAMS
LABOURER LABOURER WAITRESS CONTACT:
13945
CONTACT:
(649) 243-0137
13926
(649) 946-8877
Salary: $6.25 an hour
13953
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT:
13914
13932
(649) 332-5020
Salary: $7.00 an hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
WILANSON NUNEZ-LOPEZ is seeking a:
LABOURER WAITER Duties: To clean the yard and take the trash out Salary: $6.25
(649) 342-1914
Is seeking to employ a:
13956
Blue Hills
(649) 332-4686
ISAAC JOSEPH Blue Hills
13948
JEAN B.D.A JOAZIL
(649) 241-1228
CONTACT:
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
13920
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT:
Salary: $6.25 per hour
13491
13894
CONTACT:
CASHIER Salary: $6.25 an hour
13921
SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE
13936
Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
13955
PLUMBER LABOURER
Blue Hills
13923
FIVE CAYS
13937
#29 BLACK CROW ROAD Is looking for a:
13930
ACE PLUMBING
(649) 245-8046
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IMMEDIATE OPENING Kitchen/ Laundry Mechanic *
REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 3 years experience of experience. • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience. • Knowledge and experience in repair and maintenance including preventative maintenance of property systems and equipment. • To be an independent kitchen laundry mechanic, able to analyze problems, to read technical data sheets and diagrams for mechanical and electrical equipment and to formulate plans to get work done quickly, including procurement of materials, parts, etc., and necessary scheduling arrangements with a high degree of quality. • Ability to speak effectively with customers and associates read and write and interpret documents and technical wiring diagram information sheets as well as safety rules (lockout tagout), safety awareness information (MSDS) operating and maintenance and instructions manuals. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Maintain proper preventative maintenance to laundry equipment and boilers. • Maintain proper amount of chemical injection on boiler feed tank and proper conductivity at boilers. • Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines Starting salary $7.00 per hour not including service charge.
A/C Technician*
REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 3 years experience as an IT Technician • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have experience working with Opera and Visual One, Mitel Phone System, Cisco CCTV System, Fiber Optic Music System (fiber optic), Micros, Data Works and Premier Spa • Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems for all systems, and document tracks and reports on deficiencies, progress and follow-up • Must read, speak and write English fluently • Must be able to work all days and shifts and be on call for emergency service request Duties Include: • Providing routine maintenance of hardware, software and systems • Installing/configuring computers/telephones and point of sales equipment and other systems equipment. • Installing, maintaining and repairing wifi system equipment • Installing/maintaining/repairing CCTV System • Repairing/upgrading hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting printers/scanners/copiers. • Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies. • Maintaining server room(s) and ensuring proper security for such. • Completing system backups according to required schedule. • Providing infrastructure support: • Installing cabling Starting salary $7.00- $9.00 per hour plus service charge.
Labourer*
DUTIES INCLUDE: • General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager. • Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.
Fitness Instructor*
REQUIREMENTS: • Prior experience as a fitness trainer in a high end environment with experience in both personal training and teaching classes. • Certification(s) in fitness instruction, personal training, pilates etc. • High level of personal fitness with ability to demonstrate proper usage of equipment and proper exercise techniques. • Very energetic person with commitment to ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction. Duties Include: • Create and provide consistent professional fitness classes and personal training sessions in accordance with spa protocols and accepted certification practices. • Provide instruction on safe usage of fitness equipment. • Care for and maintain fitness equipment. • Actively promote the spa, treatments, services and retail as well as any promotions or discounts. • Assist in areas of the spa operation as requested by management. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.
Spa Therapist/Technician*
REQUIREMENTS: • Diploma in massage therapy or equivalent. • Prior experience in a 5-star luxury environment. • Extensive knowledge of Eastern style massage, wraps, facials and other treatments. • Proficiency in English. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: • Providing spa treatments to resort guests and day spa
guests. • Maximize the revenue of the department through massage and retail product sales. • In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be “required to perform a combination of support functions Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge, commission and tips
Cook*
REQUIREMENTS: • Experience with, and comfortable preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment • Understand the importance of consistency • Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/ safety DUTIES INCLUDE: • Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures. • Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing. • Maintain orderly and clean refrigerators and work areas. • Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.
Spa Manager*
REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 5 years experience as spa manager at luxury spa of similar size and status • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Strong written and verbal skills with documented responsibility for promotions sales and marketing. • Merchandising/visual skills; experience with retail products and apparel goods. • Knowledge of current trends In luxury spa facilities and services • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: • Manage the day to day operations of the Fitness Center and Spa Facilities • Maximize profitability by increasing sales of products and services and by managing effectively • Ensure high quality of facility and services to meet international luxury and brand standards and earn global recognition and awards • Experience developing and implementing effective preventative maintenance programs 13950
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IMMEDIATE OPENING • Demonstrated experience in development budgets and cost saving measures • Develop annual operating and Capex budgets, monitoring and adjusting as needed Starting salary $50,000 per annum not including service charge.
Senior Sous Chef*
PURPOSE: Responsible for the preparation of all menu items for outlet, ensuring a quality product is delivered and oversee execution to adhere to resort quality standards. Indicators of Success: • Minimum 6 years cooking experience in a luxury hotel environment. • Minimum 2 years experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel environment. • Proven experience in all sections of the kitchen. • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. • Tertiary culinary qualification preferred. Areas of Responsibility: • Ensure mis-en-place is set for all stations of outlet kitchen. • Ability to read recipes, check food presentations and displays with precision. • Check the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained. • Show precision cuts and knife use. • Demonstrate ability to cook meat, fish and vegetables with the correct method and temperature. • Create daily specials for outlet with guidance and approval from Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef. • Ensure the correct rotation and storage of products for quality selection. • Ensure the Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary. • Follow directions from the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef with accuracy. • Communicate any defects in kitchen equipment to the Executive Sous Chef. • In addition, other duties as may be required as directed by your Manager. Key Skills and Requirement: • Minimum 6 years experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel. • Accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. • Management Skills. • Must have skills in mathematics. • Able to stand for long periods of time. • Able to carry up to 20kgs. • Able to handle a fast paced environment and be able to work under pressure. • Must be organized and detailed oriented. Starting salary $38,000 per annum, not including service charge.
Sous Chef*
Requirements: • Minimum 6 years cooking experience in a luxury hotel environment. • Minimum 2 years experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel environment. • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef • Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods • Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture • Must be willing and able to work all days and shifts • Management skills Duties Include: • Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations • Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager • Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus • Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas. • Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently • Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspecting or seasonings, portion and appearance of food Starting salary $28,000.00 per annum, not including service charge.
Food and Beverage Manager*
Requirements: • 10 years experience in Food & Beverage Management in luxury hospitality with at least 2-3 years experience as F & B Manager. • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience. • Strong track record of maintaining consistent standards, continually training outlet staffs and promoting an atmosphere of teamwork. • Strong financial skills. • Track record of building/increasing outlet revenue and average cheques. • Experience implementing new F&B concepts. • Exceptional knowledge of different types of cuisine and wine including how menus are developed, pricing guidelines and how to improve results. • Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays to reflect the business needs of the hotel. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts. Duties Include: • Plan and manage the Restaurants, Room Service and Banquets, as appropriate, in order to achieve
guest satisfaction, quality service, and compliance with corporate/brand policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals • Develop and implement special promotions and employee incentives. • Create department budget and financial reports, and monitor status to adjust as appropriate. Starting salary $40,000-$60,000 per annum not including service charge.
Furniture Conservator - Restorer Manager*
Responsibilities • Establish and/or implement operating procedures and standards for the restoration department. • Team working, in order to work with a range of other professionals and Managers. • Project management, including the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. • Organizational and creative problem-solving skills • Be able to work on a number of projects concurrently • Source materials for use in the conservation and restoration process. • Observing and assessing the state of a piece of furniture to decide on the best way to restore or conserve it. • Combining specialist knowledge of furniture with practical techniques in order to prolong and protect the survival of a piece of furniture. Requirements • Education: High school diploma • Experience: Minimum of five years in position is required • Experience in AutoCAD, 3D Studio, Sketch Up, Excel, Microsoft Office • Conversant with computers • Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write briefs, promote and explain complex information clearly. • High Knowledge of types of materials for furniture construction, refurbishment, fabrics, bonding agents • Good drawing skills, including perspective drawing and spatial awareness. Starting salary $33,000.00-$37,000.00 per annum. Waiter/Waitress* Duties Include: • Serve food and beverages to guests in a prompt manner and anticipate guest needs. • Knowledge of food and beverages on the menu included mix drinks and be aware of any menu items which are not available. Prepare and arrange food or drinks that are attractive and appetizing to the guests. Starting wage $6.25 per hour plus service charge *POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.
Interested applicants should apply to The Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to shaquarse.been@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, March 10th, 2017.
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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES
GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17TH MARCH 2017) PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ALL REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
JOB SUMMARY This is senior management position with nationwide responsibility for animal health, biosecurity and administration of the Animal Health Services Division. To steer and guide animal health services in the overall development of the livestock industry locally. JOB TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health Department LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 -$33,415.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: Ensure that Public and Environmental Health and sanitation standards are adhered to in all areas, both public and private. JOB TITLE: VECTOR CONTROL OFFIER DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health Department LOCATION: North Caicos SALARY: GRADE 4 - $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be responsible for the control of disease-carrying mosquitoes and other vectors that pose a threat to public health within the Turks and Caicos Islands. JOB TITLE: HEAD OF SECRETARIAT LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior position responsible for coordinating the political and administrative interface between the Minister and Permanent Secretary in the allocated Ministry. JOB TITLE: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OFFICER LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 1 $499.69 bi – weekly
JOB SUMMARY This is general support services position, to assist with cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of the Premier’s Official Residence grounds and the cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of the Premier’s Residence. JOB TITLE: Director of Trade DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Finance, Trade & Investment LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9- $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Trade will serve as a member of the leadership team and will function as a technical professional within the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment. The successful candidate will be required to work with trade importers, exporters and a number of strategically important small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in a variety of industries and/or sectors. The Director of Trade will be responsible for analyzing foreign trade information, evaluating market and economic factors that may impact trade and will play a leading role in the TCIG’s developmental programs. JOB TITLE: MEDIA AND CIVIL SOCIETY LIAISON OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Governor’s Office LOCATION: Grand Turk GRADE: Grade 6.1- $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The Media and Civil Society Liaison Officer will lead on all aspects of the Governor’s and Governor’s Office media work. The job holder will also be responsible for engagement with civil society groups and for specific areas of the Governor’s Office policy work including reporting on events in TCI. JOB TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR SPPD DEPARTMENT: Strategic Policy and Planning Unit LOCATION: Grand Turk GRADE: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional and technical position. This post has the responsibility of assisting in shaping and facilitating and implementing
economic policies to promote sustainable economic and social development, providing project management supervision and monitoring and assessing impacts and has oversight responsibility for resource mobilization including debt contacting, negotiations and reporting, coordination of donor programs and assisting with overseeing the day to day operations of the Department. JOB TITLE: PLUMBER DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department – Water Undertaking LOCATION: Grand Turk GRADE: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Provide support to the Water Undertaking in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network. JOB TITLE: QUANTITY SURVEYOR DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department – Project Management LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be responsible to manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects from the initial calculations to the final figures. JOB TITLE: SENIOR DISTRICT SURVEYOR DEPARTMENT: Attorney General Chambers – Land Division LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a junior management position with responsibility for the Survey and Mapping function on the Islands of North, Middle and East Caicos and the associated Cays. The job holder will manage the District office, and effectively execute the Surveying and Mapping operations within the assigned District. CONTINUED
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Job Title: CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Agriculture Department LOCATION: Providenciales Salary: $51,147.50 plus allowances
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Margaritaville Grand Turk currently seeks to employ the following persons:
• STILT WALKER • STORES KEEPER • STORES PORTER • DINING ROOM & RESTAURANT CAPTAIN • SERVERS • HOST/ HOSTESS • HOUSEKEEPERS, BUSSERS & RUNNERS • BARTENDER • BARBACK • HACCP SUPERVISOR
(APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17TH MARCH 2017)
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF GAMING DEPARTMENT: Gaming Inspectorate LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The job holder is the head of the Gaming Inspectorate and is responsible for its management and for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department. Duties include working with the Management Team to monitor and evaluate financial policies and strategies that impact the Public Service, Gaming and Casino Ordinances. JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT: Department of Environmental and Maritime Affairs LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This senior management position supports the Director in terms of law enforcement of the Fisheries Protected Areas and Environment and will further assists in the strategic planning of the Department’s efforts towards the effective management of protected, environmental and fisheries areas. JOB TITLE: SOCIAL WORKER DEPARTMENT: Department of Social Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: To provide professional social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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This is a specialized professional position, which has departmental wide responsibility for the elderly, orphans, juveniles, probationers and parolees. The Social Worker is responsible for counselling clients and their families, interviewing and assessing foster families and collaborating with other departments and organizations to ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met.
• CHEF • KITCHEN HELPER • COOKS • ASSISTANT COOKS • RETAIL MANAGER • STORE CLERK • COST CONTROL CLERK • ACCOUNTS SUPERVISOR • GENERAL MANAGER/ RESIDENT MANAGER
Persons must be able to work long hours, holidays and weekends and be willing to work as part of a team.
JOB TITLE: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER DEPARTMENT: Department of Social Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ACCOMPANIED BY A RESUME TO THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT AT NROBINSON@MARGARITAVILLECARIBBEAN.COM OR BY FAXING TO 649-946-1514. APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 31ST MARCH 2017
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be responsible for supervising junior social workers, counseling clients and their families, interviewing and assessing foster families and collaborating with other departments and organization to ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met. JOB TITLE: PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER DEPARTMENT: Department of Social Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum
WHILE WE THANK EVERY APPLICANT FOR THEIR INTEREST IN MARGARITAVILLE GRAND TURK, ONLY SHORT-LISTED PERSONS WILL BE CONTACTED. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE
QUALITY FOOD SERVICES 5 CAYS IS NOW INTERVIEWING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
FOOD SERVICE FREEZER COORDINATOR JOB REQUIREMENTS:
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent of the Department of Social Development will apply specialised clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioural and developmental disorders, conditions and addictions.
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FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THIS POSITION, KINDLY REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS OR VISIT WWW.GOV.TC.
Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a Food Service Operation. Must have 3 years experience in a Food Service Supervisory role, managing 30+ employees. Must have knowledge of all types of Food Service products; both perishable and non-perishable. Must have experience in Quality Control. Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures, including frozen coolers (-10 Fahrenheit or -23 Celsius) for an extended period of time. Must have experience managing and routing deliveries for 6+ company vehicles and drivers. Must have a minimum of 3+ years experience managing a team of customer service associates, food service order pickers and warehouse associates. Must be proficient with Quick books, Micro Soft Word and Excel. Must have financial management experience. Required to work extended hours, nights, holidays and weekends. Must have experience and preferably certified in operating manual and electric pallet jacks as well as an LP operated forklift. Able to lift up to 60 Lbs.
PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT 78 INDUSTRIAL ROAD, 5 CAYS (NEXT TO SMITHCO) P-941-7939 E- QUALITYFS@ALLIEDCARIBBEAN.COM
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TAILOR LABOURER TILE LAYER LABOURER THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT: (649) 343-1848
W.N. CRAFT CENTER
CONTACT: (649) 241-5942
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT: 13967
(649) 342-5450
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Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
Salary: $7.50 an hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week
(649) 242-2289
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Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 4 days a week
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Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
CONTACT: 13591
MARIE AUGUSTIN HALL
LONG BAY HILLS
CONTACT: (649) 232-7229
Is looking for a:
ROYAL JEWELS
JEWELRY STORE CLERK
$6.25 an hour. Must be willing to work 6 days a week
VISION OF THE LIVING BARBER SHOP
BARBER
$6.25 an hour. Must be willing to work 6 days a week
NCS MONEY GRAM TC INDUSTRIAL is seeking a:
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CONTACT: 345-9238
NORWANI SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients
JERMAINE LAPORTE Is looking to hire a
DOMESTIC WORKER
(649) 332-5032
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Salary: $1600.00 monthly
CONTACT: (649) 332-5020
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
WELDER Salary: $10.00 an hour
CONTACT: (649) 231-2167
Salary: $250.00 per week This position is currently held by a work permit holder
JERVON LAPORTE Is looking to hire a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Salary: $250.00 per week
TROPICAL IMAGING REQUIRES AN
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS PURCHASING MANAGER
EXPERIENCED JOURNALIST & RESEARCHER
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package • Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers • Handling and monitoring of claims to suppliers for defective items, shortages, missing part etc. • Develop, enforce and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction • Minimum if eight years’ experience in purchasing Japanese, European and American auto parts • Must speak fluent Spanish and English • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Salary US$3000.00/month
This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
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KINDLY FORWARD RESUMES AND QUALIFICATIONS TO ROBERT@DNBAUTOPARTS.COM OR BRITTAYA@DNBAUTOPARTS.COM
Seeking a full-time qualified and experienced journalist to write for a video and story-telling company on Providenciales. Applicant must have a t least 8 years’ experience at a minimum of 3 different publications. Bachelor’s Degree in journalism required. Experienced in journalism research, community reporting and editing are necessary. Applicant also must have experience working in a fast-paced office
Is looking to hire a
Salary: $8.00 per hour This position is currently held by a work permit holder
PRICE CLUB Is seeking a
STORE SUPERVISOR
Salary: $2000.00 per month This position is currently held by a work permit holder
CONTACT: (649) 243-3993 • EMAIL: MG@NORWANI.COM
D&B AUTO PARTS Is loking for:
FRESH CATCH
LABOURER
COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a:
environment and ability to produce content on deadline.
MASON
Applicants should be technology savvy and comfortable working in a high-tech and fastpaced environment. Must be willing to work weekends and some public holidays – long hours are not uncommon in order to meet deadlines.
INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD EMAIL CV’S AND WORK SAMPLES TO PRESTON@TROPICALIMAGING.COM. Islanders are preferable. The position is currently held by a work permit holder.
Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week
CONTACT: 13970
CONTACT:
SECURITY OFFICER
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(649) 431-6985
Salary: $6.25 Must be willing to work 6 days a week
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CONTACT:
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Must be willing to 5 days per week. Caring for Baby and elderly person. Washing, cooking, cleaning and ironing Salary: $300.00 per week
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ARIZABROTHERS@GMAIL.COM
MECHANIC HELPER
• Assist with budget and cost control. • Organize and coordinate kitchen and all restaurant staff. • Storage of food and restaurant supplies. • Order restaurants supplies, foods and drinks locally and international (Italy) • Monitor guest service and satisfaction. • Market the restaurant. • Recruit and train new staff. Salary starts at: $3000.00 per month.
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. INTERESTED QUALIFIED BELONGER MAY APPLY. EMAIL RESUME TO: RESERVATION@VIAVENETO.RESTAURANT
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CONTACT:
KEVIN ARIZA AT 649344-5198 OR EMAIL:
$8.00 an hour. Must be willing to work 6 days a week
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LABOURER
GARVIN AND ANDREA THOMAS
Salary: $6.50 per hour OR commission is also negotiable
Port of Calls, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales
Applicant must: • Read, write and speak English and fluent Italian. • Work long hours and on holidays. • Have extensive knowledge of Italian foods, wine and beverages. • Computer literate KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage restaurant under the direction of owner. • Plan menus by consulting with owner and chefs.
Willing to travel internationally. Must be a team leader and able to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Salary: $2500.00 monthly
AUTO GROUP CAR RENTAL
ASSISTANT MANAGER
(649) 245-3017
COSMETOLOGIST EXPERIENCED TRADESMAN BEAUTICIAN SALON HELPERS
ALFREDA LTD/VIA VENETO
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SASSI BEAUTY SALON TAIPAN TRADING
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ROBURST CONTRACTING
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NEW STYLE CONSTRUCTION FIVE CAYS
MARANTHA RETAIL
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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
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CARLISLE SUPPLIES SPRING TAG RUGBY LEAGUE:
Nuff Said ends Wahoos’ 11-game winning streak – Marauders whip Reef Rovers
MVP of the 2016 National High School Basketball Championships Wilkins Sylvain said he enjoyed the experience of the top Bahamian school tournament.
Sylvain feels Hugh Campbell Tournament was good for experience ALTHOUGH the Clement Howell High School Eagles did not win any of their games last week in the Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament in the Bahamas, leading scorer Wilkins Sylvain felt that his first time at the Games was invaluable. The 2016 National High School Basketball MVP, scored
20 and 17 points in the two games. He said he gained valuable experience from the clashes, and felt the team could have advanced deeper in the competition if they had their full squad. “We only went with seven players; our full squad wasn’t there, so strength in numbers was missing”
LE Bouchon Nuff Said ended the unbeaten run of defending champions the BCB Wahoos when action continued last Thursday evening in the Carlisle Supplies Spring Tag Rugby League at the Meridian Field. The Wahoos had tallied 11 straight wins last year and this new season, but fell short 16-10. Nuff Said’s Wesly Chery scored a recordequalling six tries (12 points), while Cesca Pierce supported with two tries. The Wahoos’ tries were scored by five different players. Also recording six tries was Craig James. He did so in the second game, when his Alexandra Resort Tipsy Turtles took on the Coast Red Mist. James scored half of the points in the 24-12 win. Megan Harper led Red Mist with six points. The evening opened with the Meridian Marauders whipping the Pampered Paws Reef Rovers 32-12. Travy Russel, in her debut season, and Clifton Simeon scored four tries each. Tyler Forbes scored his first points of the season for the Reef Rovers, while support came from international women’s teammates Teann Thomas, Jen Martel and Brogan Doran. In the final clash, the Unicorn Bookstore Unicorns of Doom edged past the BCQS Jolly Ranchers 1614.Michael Williams continued his
Travy Russel and Clifton Simeon scored four tries each for the Meridian Marauders.
strong season since transferring from Meridian to lead the Ranchers with four tries. Williams’s speed was exactly what the Ranchers needed to replace the fickle journeymen Miguel Malcolm and Lincoln Outten, who are now driving Nuff Said up to the
top of the table. Ranchers’ stalwart Simon Taylor scored a hat-trick (six points). Unicorns’ player Jevone Bolt notched a hat-trick (three points). He was supported by James Murphy (four points).
Saturday’s fixtures to determine PPL Champions Playoffs teams THE final two games this Saturday will determine the Champions Playoffs teams in the Gilley’s Enterprises Provo Premier League. The only certain side is Small World United. Despite a 2-1 defeat to Cheshire Hall on Tuesday evening, the new team still stand a good chance of finishing as the best side in the regular season. The other teams that can advance to the top four are Beaches, Cheshire Hall, the SWA Sharks, AFC Academy and Full Physic—only three points separate them. If Cheshire Hall win big (a nine goal margin) they will topple Small World for the top spot. Their opponents this Saturday afternoon, Full Physic, are also looking for a win. They currently sit fifth with seven points, but they have a superior goal different (20) and will earn a top four spot with a win since Beaches
(10 point) have a goal difference of five. Defending champions, the Academy can finish in the top four with a win. They will try to end the Sharks’ hope of advancing. They currently sit on eight points after a 12-1 win over Teachers last Saturday. If Academy and Cheshire Hall win, both teams will advance along with Beaches. If Cheshire Hall draws with Full Physic, they will still advance, despite the outcome between the Sharks and Academy. If both games are drawn, Beaches, Cheshire Hall and Academy will advance. If Full Physic and Sharks win, they will both advance along with Beaches. Full Physic take on Cheshire Hall at 18:00h, with the Sharks and Academy at 20:00h. The bottom three teams will play for the Plate trophy.
Small World United are the only side sure about a Champions Playoffs spot.
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Islanders record first PHL win It took 13 games over a few months of trying for the Grace Bay Car Rental Islanders to finally record a win in the Novice Division of the Provo Hockey League (PHL). The victory against the top of the division Grace Bay Resorts Conchorers was led by Isaac Turner and Max Scholar. The pair combined for all the goals in the 5-3 win last Saturday at the Graceway Sports Centre. The Conchorers opened the scoring via a Joshua Fielding strike, and although Turner, who scored three goals, and Scholar had carried their team ahead 3-1 at the half, Fielding and Lucas Malcolm managed to tie the game at 3-3 in the second period before Turner and Scholar took control. Scholar then scored three goals, but it was not enough as the Islanders went down to the Scotiabank Sailfish 3-4. That game proved to be an exciting clash with Scholar equalling the score every time the Sailfish found the back of the net (1-
1, 2-2 and 3-3). It took a successful strike from Makarii Lightbourne to determine a winner. Jake Haggie, Brock Pollon and Dan Busuttil also scored for Sailfish. BANTAM DIVISION In the Bantam Division the Turkberry Hurricanes and the Digicel Comets recorded their third win each when they took on the Projetech Penguins and Coco Bistro Bruins respectively. The Hurricanes dominated their clash. They scored the first four goals; three in the first half and then one in the first five minutes of play. Maddox Zaidan Jones led the attack with three strikes and an assist, while there were one each for Harry Whent and James Nesbitt. Charlie Missick scored the lone goal for the Penguins. The Comets had a strong second period in their victory against group leaders, the Coco Bistro Bruins. After trailing 1-2, Jack Blain scored his second goal to tie the game
before Samuel French added a pair in the 4-3 win. Kurt Rivers led the Bruins with two goals, while Max Scholar added the other. The Midget Division had two drawn clashes. First the Saunders Greyhounds and the Villa del Mar Flyers battled to a 7-7 finish, before the Greyhounds drew 9-9 with the Gansevoort Gators. Dylan Ayer (also an assist) and Harry Schofield led the Greyhounds with three goals each. Darius Coakley scored three goals and made an assist for the Flyers while Carson Greatrex added two goals and two assists. Ayer was again in scoring mode when they played the Gators. He scored four goals and made an assist. Zachary Scholar added three goals and three assists to the Greyhounds’ tally. For the Gators Bradley Ayer score four goals, while Brooke Rivers assisted with two goals and an assist.
Zachary Scholar scored three goals and made three assists for the Greyhounds.
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TCI now ranked fourth in Caribbean after Beach Soccer Championships TCI beach soccer team are now ranked fourth best in the Caribbean after their performance in the just concluded CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships in the Bahamas. The just released world ranking has TCI only behind the Bahamas (sixth in CONCACAF and 44th overall), Trinidad and Tobago (eighth in CONCACAF and 51st overall) and Jamaica (ninth in CONCACAF and 56th overall). TCI are now 12th in CONCACAF with a world ranking of 73—a rise from their previous ranking of 17th in CONCACAF and 94th globally. The side recorded one win, our first at this level, to finish 14th overall in the Bahamas. The 4-1 win over the USVI was the icing on the cake on what was considered a solid overall competition. The players held their own against some of the best in the region and were ahead 4-3 of eventual winners Panama in the preliminary round with 12 minutes left to play. Technical Director of the TCIFA Daz Meehan said that: “We had the youngest squad to participate in a beach soccer championship and I believe the exposure and experience these players will gain over the next few years will be essential to the country’s growth in winning games.” The technical director said he believed that with the progression the national team can reach the Beach Soccer World Cup final within 4-6 years. National Beach Soccer Coach, Chris Bryan was also elated with the team’s performance. He said that the Panama clash resulted in new TCI fans. “The team were magnificent in that game and played way above any expectation and received very high praise from everyone who watched the match in the stadium.” STRONGER AND FITTER Bryan, who prepared the squad, added that the FA’s main aim was to introduce and expose the younger players in the squad to the rigours of international games. He added that: “We now understand that we must come into these types of championships stronger and fitter. We had worked hard on our technical ability in training but now need to concentrate on adapting our style of play to mirror the top teams such as Mexico, El Salvador and the USA.” As Meehan, he too is confident of TCI performing well at the next regional event. “The next CONCACAF Championship is in 2019 and our aim will be to qualify through the
Proud FA members, coaching staff and government officials with the historic national beach soccer team upon their return to the TCI this week. (TCIFA photo)
Group Stages for the Quarter Final stages of that competition. We have proven that even a small island nation as ourselves can be competitive at beach soccer in the international arena as long as there is
a high level of commitment from the players, the coaches and the national football association. We definitely have the footballing talent to make it possible here in the islands.” Captain of the side James Rene
said he was impressed with the players’ dedication and was elated with their approach and overall improvement. Rene also recognised the team’s defence and applauded the coaching
staff’s input. International player Billy Forbes finished with seven goals, tied for ninth overall. Herby Magny finished with five goals, while Mackenson Cadet netted four.
Fenelon breaks national pole vault record ONE week after equalling the national pole vault record, Wikenson Fenelon now owns
Wikenson Fenelon is now the national pole vault record holder.
it. The 17-year-old who has been outstanding this season cleared 3.50M last Saturday at the Gibson
Relays at the National Stadium in Jamaica. Jumping for Jamaica College,
Courtney Missick anchored his school to a bronze medal in the 4X100M relays.
Fenelon had to better his 3.40M (which was also the previous record of Woodens Corvil). He cleared 2.90M, and then cleared 3.20M, also on his first attempt. He skipped 3.40M and went straight to 3.50M. He also cleared that on his first attempt, before dropping at 3.60M. For his efforts he earned a bronze medal. According to the youngster, the event is now his favourite. MISSICK’S BRONZE Meanwhile Courtney Missick led his Jamaica College team to a third place finish in the 4X100M relays at the meet. He anchored his team in both the preliminaries and final. National 800M record holder Ken Reyes had also led Jamaica College to the podium (although it was short-lived). His 4X800M team had finished second, but was later disqualified for a violation.
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