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CONNOLLY SWITCHES SIDES Elected all island member and former government minister, Josephine Connolly has requested to be seated away from the Government benches in the House of Assembly.

Rotaract takes 30 pupils on exciting career day tour

STATUTORY BODY BOSSES’ EXTORTIONATE SALARIES REVEALED

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Oseta Jolly Primary School students with former premier Rufus Ewing at Omnicare clinic

TCI TO RECEIVE EXTRA SUPPORT FOR POSTHURRICANE RECOVERY

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FIRST LOCAL GRAND TURK HOTELIER HONOURED BY PAGE TOURISM MINISTRY  16

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Statutory body bosses’ extortionate salaries revealed – Due to inequitable regional benchmarking

BY OLIVIA ROSE SENIOR officials of several statutory bodies in the TCI are matching their salaries to non-comparable countries in the region, which has resulted in extravagant salary increases.

This was revealed in the comprehensive Statutory Body Review report undertaken by former chief financial officer (CFO) Stephen Turnbull, who examined the state of affairs of the semi-autonomous bodies in the territory.

Major salary differences across the boards were highlighted with a common thread of inflation for the chief executive officers or managing directors of these organisations.

The report disclosed that when some statutory bodies conducted job evaluation exercises inequitable salary comparisons were made and often adopted.

Turnbull stated: “There was also evidence that when evaluation exercises were undertaken, statutory bodies were comparing themselves against what can be considered to be non-comparable countries for example, Cayman Islands, Bermuda or British Virgin Islands or selffinancing statutory bodies, usually those with higher salaries.”

These practices have undeniably created a culture of ever increasing rates being applied for many of the senior officials.

This coupled with a lack of strategic planning and senior leadership performance management has also fashioned a paradigm that does not promote effective accountability, the report stated.

Other factors impacting the overall

payments at statutory bodies were highlighted. For example, some staff are paid housing allowances despite being ordinarily resident in the island of their employment or have excessive vehicle allowances that would allow them to purchase a new vehicle every couple of years, the report added.

“Notable in their extreme was the CEO of the TCI Airports Authority and Telecommunications Commission at $169,000 and $159,000 excluding allowances respectively.

“Furthermore, the salary of the CFO at the Airports Authority was almost $30,000 per annum higher than the next highest paid CFO or financial controller.”

It was further revealed that salaries for chief executive officer and managing directors tend to be approved by the minister responsible for the body although there are circumstances where the board is charged with this responsibility.

Coupled with this, some ordinances did not contain any clauses relating to setting terms and conditions which has left the remuneration for these positions susceptible to increases.

This approach has led to an inconsistent adoption of salaries, terms and conditions being set for the statutory body management.

“As this tends to be used as the threshold for which all other salaries are set if the CEO/MD salary is incorrectly configured it is probable that so is the entire organisation.”

Average salaries for the statutory bodies are approximately $4.3k higher than that of the Government.

“If this variance was applied to the total number of staff it shows that

Average salaries for the statutory bodies were calculated as tabulated below: Table 1 - Statutory Bodies Average Salaries Statutory Body

Total Salary 2017/2018

No. of Positions

Average

Variance to average SB Variance to average TCIG

Complaints Commission

178,940

4

44,735

8,009

12,312

Human Rights Commission

241,000

5

48,200

11,474

15,777

Integrity Commission

809,900

13

62,300

25,574

29,877

Civil Aviation Authority

932,025

19

49,054

12,328

16,631

NHIB

1,909,146

43

44,399

7,673

11,976

TCI Community College

2,337,754

63

37,107

381

4,685

Invest TCI

737,960

11

67,087

30,362

34,665

Tourist Board

1,187,314

26

45,666

8,940

13,243

National Trust

351,722

20

17,586

(19,140)

(14,836)

FIA

99,300

3

33,100

(3,626)

677

Port Authority

2,046,082

57

35,896

(830)

3,474

National Insurance Board

2,656,260

55

48,350

11,624

15,928

Telecommunications

638,306

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79,788

43,063

47,366

Airport Authority

10,056,329

340

29,577

(7,148)

(2,845)

TCI FSC

3,542,901

88

40,260

3,534

7,838

Total Statutory Body

27,727,939

755

36,726

Total TCIG

69,611,306

2,147

32,423

Cost of SB Variance

3,248,882

the average staff cost of statutory bodies is $3.2 million higher than it would have been had these functions operated in a similar manner to the TCIG. “The average salary for statutory bodies at $36,700 per annum is suppressed by cost containment measures at the TCIAA which represents almost half of the statutory body staff employed.

“The Telecommunications Commission has the highest average salaries across the entire government at $79,700 per annum followed by Invest TC at $67,000 per annum.

“The National Trust at an average

salary of $17,500 per annum is the lowest although this is suppressed as a result of a large proportion of casual and part time employees.

“Overall both salaries and the processes for determining salary levels are not defensible across the statutory bodies and an exercise independent of the bodies themselves needs to be completed to determine if these are adequate.

“The Telecommunications Commission has factored inflationary pay awards into their contracts of employment which is not consistent with any other statutory body.

“It is suggested that this is

undertaken by a board or commission that is developed and responsible for not only the recruitment but also recommending terms and conditions.”

It was explained that the majority of the salary levels in place across the bodies were derived historically from when the functions were originally part of TCIG leading to various unstructured increases being made over time.

The report recommended a structured and consistent approach be developed to guide the process for salary setting of the most senior official on these boards.

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FORMER president of the Labour Tribunal, Arthur Forbes, has been found not guilty of three counts of rape.

The jury trial started on Monday, March 6, in Providenciales Supreme Court, with Forbes being represented by attorneys Clayton Greene and Keith James.

It concluded on Thursday (March 15) with a jury verdict of not guilty.

Forbes was accused of having sex on three separate occasions with a woman without her consent.

The matter was heard by Judge Joan Joyner and was prosecuted

by Director of Public Prosecutions Jillian Williams.

When the trial resumed after the holiday weekend on Tuesday (March 13), the defendant took the witness stand with the claim, interspersed with many intimate details, that the two were involved in a love affair.

Under questioning by his attorney,

Former president of the Labour Tribunal, Arthur Forbes

the court heard that Forbes and the woman had sex many times at Bambara Beach, and twice at a hotel

in Grace Bay, Providenciales.

He denied the victim’s statement that he forced her to have sex with him in his office at the Labour Tribunal.

On the stand, the former labour president also revealed a lot of intimate sexual details from his alleged love affair with the victim and statements the woman allegedly made to him when they were consensually engaging in intercourse.

He also told the court that he gave the woman money to send to family, and to look after a medical condition he said she claimed she contracted from him.

Forbes also denied a suggestion from the prosecutor that he pushed the woman down and raped her, while threatening her.

Forbes further testified that he was not making up a love affair to defend himself against the rape charges before the court. (Delana Isles)

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MP Josephine Connolly now sits with opposition in HOA

BY DELANA ISLES ELECTED all island member and former government minister, Josephine Connolly has requested to be seated away from the Government benches in the House of Assembly.

The issue was raised during the House of Assembly sitting on Thursday morning (March 15) during a personal statement made by the member.

The member took her grievance to the House in the form of a personal statement, in which she said that she feels disrespected by the Government, and requested a different seating arrangement.

Connolly, who is the former minister of education in the PDM government and is still a member of the PDM party, sits in her old position on the Government’s side of the House.

After delivering her contributions to a bill that was debated in the assembly on Thursday afternoon, Connolly requested that she be removed from her current seating to a new position.

The Weekly News learned from another member of the House who was present, that Connolly’s request was respected and she was moved to a new seat behind the official opposition members.

The member stated: “She [Connolly] cannot, according to convention, sit in front of the bench with the official opposition.”

Following the reassignment of seating, the Speaker of the House Dwayne Taylor confirmed the arrangement for the listening public, stating: “With regards to the second all island elected member, she now sits in this House of Assembly as indicated as an independent member of this House.

“But it must also be known that while we do have a loyal opposition, the second all island elected member, be it known that she is in opposition to the Government, and that process takes place once that person or that member would have crossed the floor.”

Initially, the member was denied the ear of the House to air her statement by the speaker.

Taylor denied the member a hearing, stating that he had not been made aware of what her statement entailed beforehand and as such she could not speak.

However, this was disputed by the member who called on the Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles for legal guidance.

The attorney general stated that while it is prudent for a member to let the speaker know what it is they want to explain, it is not strictly required under the Standing Orders of the House.

She explained that members should however not bring any controversial matters before the House.

A MATTER OF RESPECT After a ten minute break requested by the speaker following this legal advice, Connolly was allowed to offer her personal explanation.

She stated: “I trolled the internet over the last few months to determine if the word respect has been redefined, it has not.

“It means to treat people with courtesy, politeness and kindness, encourage co-workers to express opinions and ideas, listen to what others have to say before expressing your point and use people’s ideas to change or improve work.

“In 2016, the people of this country overwhelming elected me as an all island candidate, with the second largest number of votes.

“There are many who will question this result, but be that as it may these people elected me to represent their views and advocate for positive change.

“Unfortunately, a number of bills brought to this honourable House including bills on this order paper are not in stream with positive change and it has become increasingly difficult for me to align myself with…”

At this point, the speaker

interrupted her, claiming that the member is leaning on the side of controversy and is trying to provoke a debate, which she denied.

Hall continued to claim that Connolly’s statement was trying to create a debate, which would bring controversy.

However, his efforts to get her to be quiet were futile, as she was allowed to continue.

Connolly stated what she is saying is merely her opinion, and she was allowed to continue with her statement.

“Furthermore, having regard to the fact that I am not privy to any prior discussions that will greatly affect the lives of our beloved people, nor extended the principles of respect outlined above, it is in the interest of this country that I sit somewhere else,” Connolly said in closing.

The rift between the member and her long-time party came about last year involving a matter with a relative of hers, which she was accused of wrongfully interfering in.

Connolly was the education minister at the time of the incident; the position was shortly terminated by the premier, who it has long been said had a contentious relationship with the member.

As Connolly is no longer a member of Cabinet, she is not privy to any of the details of government business, rendering her role in the House merely that of an elected member.

While the Government at times reaches over party and political lines to engage the opposition in certain matters related to government business, Connolly as an excised member of Cabinet has not been afforded the same courtesy, even as she represents a large percentage of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Following her contributions to the Public Finance Management Bill in the House, the member requested that she is ready to take up her new seat in the assembly.

All Island Member, Josephine Connolly

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CAICOS ISLANDS LINK An infrastructural development that will see the Caicos islands connected by causeway or bridges is in the plans for the TCI, according to Minister of Housing and Planning, Goldray Ewing. What are your thoughts?

Not feasible

Ambitious but not feasible at this time. How will it be paid for?

We should be focusing on local roads that connect communities on the various islands.

Trade ports in the region

North America continues to dominate imports into the TCI – Gov’t makes moves to improve trade with Caribbean neighbours

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE NORTH American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) continues to dominate imports into the Turks and Caicos Islands, accounting for $394.1 million or 91.1 percent of the total import bill for 2017.

And according to the merchandise trade report released by the Statistical Department on Thursday, March 8, more than 99 percent of the NAFTA imports came from the US which continues to be the territory’s main trading partner.

This trade domination by NAFTA is partly because the TCI continues to have direct trading links with the continental United States via sea and airport, the report revealed.

“DHL, Tropical, along with other cargo carriers continue to provide weekly and daily services out of Florida.”

While no significant improvement was recorded in the importation pattern by trading blocks, it was noted that imports from NAFTA countries increased by some 10.5 percent when compared to the same period in 2016.

Similarly, the goods recorded as coming from the European Union are significantly lower than goods coming from the other trading blocks.

NAFTA is an agreement signed in 1994 by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, which created a trilateral trade block in North America.

On the other hand, there continues

to be poor trading arrangements between the TCI and its Caribbean neighbours and other countries outside of North America even though the territory is permitted to trade with all countries except those listed as restricted.

Despite the TCI ‘s present status as an associate member of Caricom, the territory has not fully embraced the trade regime established by this organisation, the report highlighted.

The poor trading arrangement with Caricom has been partially attributed to indirect shipping links with these countries.

It is suspected that a portion of the merchandise goods, which are registered under the US, should be classified as goods coming from other countries including Caricom nations, since most goods are transhipped through the US. The goods imported from Caricom countries show a significant increase of 10.9 percent and accounted for $27.9 million or 6.4 percent of the total import bill for 2017.

The Bahamas continues to be the main Caricom country that the TCI trades with and represents the second largest contributor to the TCI merchandise imports bill, accounting for 6.4 percent of the total imports.

The Statistics Department stressed that efforts to improve trade with other Caribbean countries are being restricted by lack of proper transport and direct shipping and air links, however the TCI Government is pushing to improve trading within the region.

A great idea

I think it is wonderful idea. As a Caribbean born person, I have thought about this growing up.

It’s a great thing for the Islands, and can also profit the territory by collecting bridge toll payments.

That money can be used to upkeep the roads and schools. We need other things to rely on to bring in money.

This is a good question for the native Turks and Caicos Islanders about their territory.

Start smaller

Right, here we go again. How about building Salt Cay a real harbour first?

See the giant cement jacks at the entrance to Nassau Harbour.

Campus first

Minister, let’s try and build better schools, better train our teachers, provide adequate resources for them to work with first.

Let us also focus our attention on constructing a proper TCI Community College campus.

A supporter

About time too. Good move.

Pure folly

The recent suggestion by Minister Ewing of building a system of roads, bridges and causeways to connect all of the islands in the group is absolute folly!

Without being sure how the Government intends to finance even the initial engineering evaluation, environmental impact assessment and preliminary budget, it certainly does not have the financial capacity to carry out this project on its own.

The minister proposes that this will be built with a combination of public and private funds, without having even the vaguest notion of what the total cost will be.

Given the rate at which the Government has not remedied the

hurricane damage to schools and other public structures, it must be assumed that there are no surplus funds in their coffers to contribute to this project, so virtually all of the cost will have to be borne by the private sector - a sector that expects a reasonable return on its investment!

And where is the revenue to provide this return to come from?

Surely there is no thought of making this a toll road?

The concept of a spine road throughout the territory is an admirable idea, but our past experience with inter-island causeways has been fraught with shoddy construction, inadequate maintenance and quick deterioration.

So perhaps the Government should display both the will and the ability to properly maintain the roads it already has before it even considers a project of this magnitude and complexity.

A move too far?

More importantly, it will ruin the unspoiled beauty that brings people here and export crime from Provo to the other islands.

Overdevelopment

As long as we are willing to accept the influx of people and social ills that all the development will bring, then perhaps we can continue to overdevelop this territory.

However, I don’t think that the development is for our people. We must stop and ask the question. Who are we doing this for? Why do we need to do what we intend to do?

Have we considered all the social and economic ills that will accompany linking these islands at a time when we only have about ten to 12 thousand local people?

Positive action

Yes. Time for some action.

It will not end until the Haitians can walk to the TC Islands!

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No, no, no

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A very bad idea, indeed, that seems to pop up every 10 years or so.

It will be extremely expensive, unless corners are cut, as occurred before with the causeway connecting North and Middle Caicos.

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TCI to receive extra support for post-hurricane recovery

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE TURKS and Caicos Islands along with several other Caribbean countries and territories will receive monetary and technical support from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) to aid in post-hurricane recovery efforts.

In the wake of the massive category five hurricane Irma last September, the CTO activated its ‘CTO Relief Fund’ through GoFundMe, a free online fundraising platform.

The aim was to help families and nations to rebuild from the destruction of the unprecedented natural disaster.

The fund has since attracted donations from hundreds of individuals, industry partners and corporate sponsors.

In a press release on Wednesday (March 14), CTO secretary general Hugh Riley said all of the money raised will be sent directly to CTOmember destinations.

“The damage caused by the force of hurricane Irma is an important example of why we must do whatever is possible to provide financial relief to those who need it most.

“It’s through this fund that the CTO channels monetary assistance to our impacted member states. The CTO appreciates all donations to assist in the recovery efforts in these countries.”

In keeping with regional best practices, the organisation has also provided member nations with several recommendations on how to use the funds for maximum benefit.

It has suggested members use the cash to support the establishment of a Coordination Unit within the Ministry of Tourism for Disaster Risk Management to include procuring equipment such as satellite phones, first aid kits, and other emergency gear.

“Facilitate clean up and rehabilitation of key tourist sites or attractions, or access roads to those sites. Restore signage and interpretation of visitor sites.

“Purchase auxiliary power sources for tourism sites and attractions, e.g. solar panels and solar lighting.

“Sponsor an identified legacy project that commemorates the community’s resilience and recovery.”

The CTO further advised member states to develop and implement an Emergency Response Plan for the tourism sector.

“This could include crafting a visitor management plan and an emergency response strategy for use before, during and after a natural disaster.”

Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs in a statement issued on Wednesday (March 14), expressed gratitude to the CTO for its contribution and recommendations.

He said that the ministry and

Overhead view of the TCI following hurricane Irma

Tourist Board will work together to review the areas and determine how best the funds should be used, in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.

“We are grateful to the CTO for their support,” he said, “this is

an important gesture and is a true reflection of the sense of commitment to the development of member states, which is expected at vulnerable and critical times, from our colleagues within the industry and beyond.”

Headquartered in Barbados, the

CTO is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency.

Its objective is to provide the necessary services and information for the development of sustainable tourism for the economic and social benefit of the Caribbean people.

Three undetected Haitian sloops land in seven days

BY DELANA ISLES THREE sloops carrying scores of illegal Haitian immigrants have landed in the Turks and Caicos Islands over the last seven days.

And the majority of the boats’ passengers have escaped detection and are currently on the run from authorities, police reported this week.

On Thursday (March 15) police reported that the third sloop landed at about 3am that same day in the North West Point area of Providenciales.

Officers received reports that a two-engine boat dropped off about 30 people near a beach in North West Point.

Of the 30, a total of six immigrants were apprehended and are awaiting processing.

Just three days prior, on March 12, police and immigration officers were grappling to locate scores of other Haitian residents who evaded capture after sailing to these shores from their homeland.

The first landing occurred on Friday, March 9, while the other landing occurred sometime between Sunday, March 11, and Monday, March 12.

Officers were only alerted to the landings after calls were made to the police by residents who reported seeing people they suspected to be illegal immigrants in the vicinity of

The first landing occurred on Friday, March 9, while the other landing occurred sometime between Sunday, March 11, and Monday, March 12. (File photo)

the Caicos Oil gas station.

The March 9 landing near the South Dock area was reported to police via the 911 Centre at about 12.43am.

Police said that from that landing, a total of 13 immigrants were apprehended by the police

and immigration officials so far, with an unknown number currently being questioned and processed.

Meanwhile, police said they believe the second landing between March 11 and 12 occurred at about 12am in Chalk Sound.

There is suspected to have been more than 60 people on board that vessel, police said.

A number of the boat passengers were seen running in the area of the Chalk Sound Police Station, seven of whom were eventually apprehended.

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CRIME UPDATE BY DELANA ISLES Venezuelan woman robbed at gunpoint

A WOMAN was on Thursday, March 8, robbed by an armed man while walking in Kew Town, Providenciales.

Police said that the woman reported to them that the incident occurred between 10pm and 11pm.

The culprit got away with a brown bag containing a Venezuelan passport, immigration documents, a brown Samsung Galaxy cellular phone, valued at $700 and $25 cash.

Investigations are continuing.

Salt Cay suffered a direct hit from hurricane Irma in September last year

‘A seawall is coming’ - Govt assures Salt Cay residents

BY DELANA ISLES OVER the past two weeks, residents have been dismayed at images and reports coming out of Salt Cay about the destroyed seawall and destruction to property.

As news of the island’s plight reaches the wider Caribbean with claims that nothing is being done to help or restore the island posthurricanes Irma and Maria, many have called on the Government’s intervention.

This prompted Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and her ministers to address the issue at a press conference last Thursday afternoon, March 8, and to outline what they have been doing and will continue to do for the people of the sister island.

The premier firstly stated that the Salt Cay situation is not unique to the Turks and Caicos Islands, as it is something that has occurred before in the territory and has previously been rectified.

She said that while she does understand that Salt Cay has been the most affected by the recent adverse weather conditions, efforts are and have been made to help mitigate the impact of the sea on not just Salt Cay, but other salt islands such as Grand Turk and South Caicos.

Speaking about the criticisms of the Government in regard to the Salt Cay situation particularly the state of the seawalls, the premier said that since coming into office 15 months ago one of the first things the Government did was to accept an offer from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to assist them in funding proper consultancy on how to build strong climate resilient seawalls in the salt islands.

“Unfortunately, there is nothing that we could have done to prevent the high seas, and unfortunately the state of the seawalls in Salt Cay presented and resulted in one property that I am aware of being broken down on the coastline.

“So while we continue to boast

and love the idea of being coastal islands, we are also open to nature’s fury.”

Cartwright Robinson stated that the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) and other officials have travelled to the island to conduct a full assessment, following which the Government will report fully on the level of damage.

She said that while a seawall could have prevented the greater extent of flooding, it would not have stopped it because of the extremely high waves that have been experienced lately.

“We regret the loss in property, the loss in business. Unfortunately, we are a coastal country and we have properties on the coastline and I believe we will have to look at it differently… we are going to have to build stronger and more resilient.”

She stated that the Government will be continuing with the consultancy that it has already undertaken.

CONSULTANCY VS ACTION Addressing public views that the Government ought to use the money from the consultancy to build a sea defence wall, the premier said that the money in that fund is $700,000 and as such is not sufficient for that purpose.

She said that the Government is prepared to fund the defence wall for Salt Cay, South Caicos and Grand Turk but it has to be properly instructed on how to do it to ensure that it is done right, that it is built strong to last and that it can do what it is supposed to do.

Also addressing the issue was Minister Edwin Astwood, who is the elected member for Grand Turk South and Salt Cay. He said that it is unfortunate that this event occurred but the territory will be seeing even more of this as the climate of the world changes.

Astwood also assured that efforts are being made to help mitigate the situation for residents on the islands.

He added that the Government is examining the possibility of building a sandbag wall to prop up the existing and failing infrastructure there until the sturdy wall is built.

“I can assure all the residents of Salt Cay and the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands that whatever we can do at this time to mitigate against the sea tides before it happens again, we will do that, but the seawall is on the way and it is coming,” Minister Astwood said.

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) funded programme which the premier alluded to, was approved in May 2017 by the board of directors.

It is intended to enhance capacity to protect and manage the Islands’ coastlines using climate-resilient approaches.

The funding will support a feasibility study and designs for coastal protection works in Grand Turk, North Providenciales and Salt Cay, and the development of a Shoreline Management Plan.

O’Reilly Lewis, division chief of the Economic Infrastructure Division, CDB, noted at the time that the feasibility study and designs derived from the technical assistance project will provide the TCI Government with viable designs for climate-resilient infrastructure solutions to safeguard social and economic development, economic growth and livelihood security.

The Shoreline Management Plan will strengthen the TCI’s capacity to sustainably monitor and manage the territory’s beaches and related coastal assets.

It will also assist the Government with the development of a more comprehensive Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan.

The project is being supported by a $440,000 loan, a $50,000 grant allocated from resources provided by the European Investment Bank under the Grant Facility for Climate Action Support to CDB, and counterpart funding of $289,000 from the TCI Government.

Leeward highway gas station robbed

Police in Providenciales are investigating a burglary at a gas station located on the Leeward Highway.

The incident took place on Friday, March 9, between 12am and 3am.

The culprit or culprits gained entry through a window, cutting the burglar bars.

Missing items are currently unknown at this time.

Masked gunmen rob man

Providenciales police are investigating another robbery that was reported to the 911 Centre on Friday, March 9.

The incident occurred at 9.24pm in the Bight, near Princess Drive, where a man was robbed of $650 by two masked gunmen, dressed in dark clothing.

Gun-toting bandit robs tourists

Just half an hour later an armed robbery involving tourists took place in the vicinity of Donkey Lane, Turtle Cove on Friday, March 9, at 9.55pm.

The victims were a couple on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

While walking in the Donkey Lane area, they were approached by an armed man, who demanded cash and valuables.

The visitors complied with the demands, handing over $60 and several identification cards to the armed man.

Police reported that the masked man fired one round of ammunition into the air before fleeing the scene with his stolen loot.

Following the incident, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has again issued a warning to residents and tourists alike, to always pay attention to their surroundings, be aware

of their environment and avoid walking alone in dark, isolated areas such as dark parking lots.

Armed man robs barmaids

On Saturday, March 10, a female employee of a bar and grill in Kew Town, along with three other women were victims of a robbery.

At about 3am, while closing the bar the women were approached by an armed man who demanded money.

The gunman made way with $787, keys, identification cards, and two cellular phones, value unknown.

Police said they are still investigating the incident.

Woman robbed of cash, valuables by armed men

Yet another gunpoint robbery occurred on Saturday, March 10, this time in Blue Hills.

In this instance a female was robbed at gunpoint as she was entering her home on Millennium Highway in Blue Hills.

This incident took place at 5.52pm by two masked men.

The woman was robbed of $500, a cellular phone valued at $200, identification cards and other important documents.

Police are still investigating.

Gunman robs Cooper Jack family

On Sunday, March 11, a couple along with another relative had just arrived home to their Cooper Jack Bay home at about 11.27pm when they were confronted by an armed man.

The masked gunman demanded money while holding the trio at gunpoint.

He made away with $150 as he fled on foot.

The incident was reported to police, who are still investigating.

US Coast guard intercepts Haitian illegals, escorts them back home

On Sunday, March 11, at 4.25pm the United States Coast Guard reported to local police that they had intercepted two vessels located south of West Caicos, in international waters.

Both vessels were occupied with about 60 people each.

They were subsequently escorted back to Haiti by the coast guard officers.

The Royal TCI Police maritime division team are continuing their patrols in Sea Guardian.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is appealing to any member of public who may have any information on these crimes. They can contact Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or make use of the confidential reporting system through Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477.

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Shift system created for airport immigration officers

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE MINISTRY of Border Control and Employment has introduced a shift system for airport immigration workers to help deal with problems brought on by a shortage of staff.

This comes on the heels of a protest staged by several irate immigration officers on November 5, last year, to demonstrate their frustration with management.

The protest disrupted operations at Providenciales International Airport just before the Southwest Airlines inaugural flight into the Turks and Caicos Islands was due.

Only one officer reported to work while others called in sick leaving multiple posts unattended.

The industrial action was taken by workers to demand better wages and outstanding overtime payment.

Management of the airport in a press release issued on March 9 stated: “It is unfortunate that on implementation, shortfalls on human resource resulted in excessively long lines and unduly long waits in the entry process for visitors and other travellers arriving on Sunday and Wednesday, March 4 and

7, respectively.

“The ministry and department appreciates and recognise the value of tourism to the TCI economy and the critical role that immigration officers play in welcoming our visitors, and on receipt of these reports, management immediately consulted and further met with the deputy governor and minister of border control and employment to address concerns, with a view of implementing mitigating measures.”

The shift system which was recommended by an Internal Audit Report conducted in 2017 is expected to remedy a host of problems currently facing airport immigration staff.

The Internal Audit Report exposed historical anomalies in staff earnings, inefficiencies in operations and expenditure on overtime paid to airport staff.

The newly introduced shift system is expected to regularise pay rates for overtime, normalise the long work periods that staff are currently exposed to and improve the overall efficiency of the department’s operations.

“The shift system has major benefits

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Haitian man jailed for assisting illegal entry SENAT Chafant, a 36-year-old Haitian man, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for assisting with the illegal entry of other Haitian nationals into the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The man was charged with assisting the entry of several illegal immigrants who arrived in the TCI aboard sloops in 2016.

Reports are that the defendant was living in Providenciales on a work permit when he assisted in trying to get others out of Haiti and to the TCI unlawfully.

Chafant was last week tried before Chief Magistrate Tanya LobbanJackson, convicted and sentenced to serve time at Her Majesty’s Prison.

He was represented by attorney-at-law Guy Chapman.

Guinness bottle beating lands man in jail RONEGO Missick of Grand Turk has been charged with wounding another male with a Guinness beer bottle during an altercation.

Missick, who is currently on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison, was charged by the police last week and remanded to prison.

He is now awaiting a bail hearing before the Supreme Court.

Missick is also one of the men who was involved in the robbery and killing of a Dominican barmaid at the Sailing Paradise restaurant and bar in Blue Hills in 2011.

He was charged, tried and convicted to seven years in prison for his role in the heinous crime.

His other co-accused, both of whom were convicted, are also serving time for the crime.

Lavardo Smith is currently serving a life sentence for the murder in a St Lucia prison, while Collin Delancy is serving a 12 year sentence for manslaughter in Her Majesty’s Prison, Grand Turk.

Minister of Border Control and Employment Sean Astwood and Deputy Governor Anya Williams meet with Department of Immigration

to both the Government as well as employees: improved efficiencies and better utilisation of human resource, justifiable and more controlled incurred overtime cost; regularisation of hours worked to eliminate fatigue and excessively long work periods; more opportunity for personal/family time and periods for rejuvenation.

“Shift systems are not new to TCIG; as well as the prison, police and other agencies currently operate on shift systems “The department recognised the efficiency of schedules of staff

being aligned to flight arrivals, as the audit found that whilst TCIG was contracting hours of employment from 8am to 4.30pm, there were very few arrivals before 12 pm and peak capacity between 2pm and 4pm.”

The Internal Audit Report further recommended that the rates in the public service handbook be adopted instead of the flat rates of $10 per hour that were historically paid.

However, management recognised that in order for a shift system to be effective, it required additional human resources and budget appropriation for

the payment of overtime.

“The report further identified that staff previously worked excessive hours without days off and that this was impacting the work of the organisation.

“This move presented an increase of 100 percent of the current overtime payments; funding which the department could not sustain.”

Staff members’ push for equitable payments in accordance with the public service handbook rates compelled management to implement the system.

Nearly 300 illegal migrants sent home since January

BY OLIVIA ROSE MORE than 290 illegal migrants have been deported since January, as immigration officers swooped down on bars, construction sites, restaurants and business places throughout the TCI. This was revealed in a press release issued by the Ministry of Border Control and Employment on Thursday (March 15) after numerous sloops made landfall in Providenciales this week.

In response to the illegal migrant problem faced by the Government, a multi-agency operational response dubbed Operation Guardian was established in January of this year.

According to the statement this operation has been quite effective thus far in capturing and repatriating illegal migrants back to their homeland.

“The main objective of Operation Guardian is to carry out enforcement and compliance activities across the Turks and Caicos Islands by identifying those persons who are illegal migrants or who may be working without the necessary permits and authorisation.

“This is an ongoing exercise as the department continues their compliance and enforcement activities with joint agencies.”

The ministry stressed that the protection of the TCI’s borders remains top priority.

Minister of Border Control and Employment Sean Astwood reiterated the Government’s commitment to improving the security of the TCI’s borders and tightening the immigration process.

He said: “Illegal migration threatens the lives and livelihood of our people and those persons found to be engaged in the smuggling of humans would be prosecuted under the law.”

He advises everyone to observe the immigration laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands as anyone found in breach will be dealt with accordingly.

Coupled with these measures the department has since promoted seven immigration officers, recruited three additional staff members and employed temporary staff to ensure that critical positions are filled.

In wake of recent events where several sloops went undetected by the territory’s radar resulting in illegal

migrants making landfall, residents have voiced their dissatisfaction with operations.

As a result, the Government secured funding through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to facilitate the repair, upgrade and maintenance work on the radar system.

These ongoing upgrades and improvements which began earlier this week and will continue over the next few days, will also see staff at the radar station receiving additional training in the use of the upgraded equipment.

The ministry has reminded the public and those who might be inclined to harbour illegal migrants, that as a result of the new Immigration Ordinance which came into effect on April 1, 2016, penalties for harbouring illegal migrants are bigger.

As such those involved now face a fine of $20,000 on summary conviction or to a term of imprisonment of four years or both.

Additionally, those convicted of such offence, face the possibility of having their status in the Islands revoked, making them liable to deportation.

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Abolish the political parties and unite PART TWO Dear Editor, I further think we should eliminate the constituency representatives. I know the purpose is to ensure the electorate gets representation for their area but the electorate get can get representation in many other ways.

In place of a constituency representative, each island or constituency should have a board of directors or a national council and budget allocation should be made for each island to meet the financial needs based on a needs assessment for that constituency or island.

The island council can either be appointed or elected. These island councils should replace the posts of the district commissioners in the islands.

The island councils should be empowered to make decisions for the constituencies as long as it complies with the needs assessment of the constituency.

I hope by now you understand what I am suggesting and why I am suggesting it. I know many persons may say, why write this article because it will never happen?

In order for a change to take place,

we must do things differently. If you continue to do things the same way, you get the same results. Therefore, we must change the way we do things to get different results.

I will illustrate some examples below as to why the two party system is not working in our favour.

For example, a contract may be awarded fairly to a contractor, for a capital expenditure or any other expenditure in the TCI, who happens to be a support of the sitting government.

There was a change in the government, and the new government now is stalling the start of this capital expenditure because of the political affiliation of the contractor.

The new government will justify its actions by saying they need to ensure the contract was awarded fairly and to ensure they are getting value for money.

At the end of the day, the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands suffer because the capital expenditure never materialises, the contractor suffers also by encountering major financial setback because he or she goes ahead and recruits individuals.

We have now created further animosity among ourselves because a contract that was rightfully awarded

to a local was denied or delayed because of political persuasion.

Another example is our calibre of candidates. Because of our political system, anyone can put their names forward to run as candidates in a political party when we know some of them are not competent to carry out the role.

However, because they are in an area that is well known to be a stronghold of a party they win. But in the end our country suffers.

After the election is won and because the choices for capable ministers are so limited we are forced to make people ministers who cannot perform. This creates problems and setbacks in our country.

Another example is the appointment of board members. We appoint individuals to boards based on political affiliation.

I believe persons should be appointed to boards who are knowledgeable and can make significant contribution in that area no matter which political party they support.

Supporters should not be rewarded positions on boards because they campaign for the party.

Another example is the constant personal attacks on individuals

because of their political affiliation.

What is ironic is that as soon as the attacked individual decides to switch and join the next party, he or she is the best person ever but because he or she was with a particular party previously, he or she was the worst person ever.

However, that individual is the same person no matter which party he or she joins. Jane Doe is Jane Doe. John Doe is John Doe. You cannot change Jane or John Doe’s DNA or personality because she or he joins a particular party.

The parties do not have a DNA or certain characteristics. The parties are the same but yet we crucify each other so badly solely because candidates make the choice to join a particular party that we do not like.

Another example of division is that some politicians of the political parties are double minded.

They claim they care for all no matter what one’s political affiliation is but in reality, the actions of the politicians indicate they are very much with partisan politics.

As a result, opportunities are denied, people are hurt and divided because progress appears to be one sided.

Let us get rid of the political

parties and make an effort to unite us so that we can take this country forward.

We cannot move forward if we are divided. The physical development of our islands will be in vain if our people are not united.

While we are busy fighting with each other, the expatriates are moving forward because they have developed a united front with other expatriates especially if they are from the same country.

Some say the solution is to change the constitution. Yes, we need an improved constitution but you can have an improved constitution and still not be united.

An improved constitution may just empower your decision making but it will not unite us as long as we have this current two party system.

At the end of the day politics should not be about catering only to the people that supported you, it should be about enacting policies and legislation to improve the lives for all.

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Long skirts and short memories THE RATTLES of discontent are out there. After celebrating our first woman premier, Sharlene now seems to rub it in with more gender based affairs.

The question is being asked, are Sharlene’s skirts long enough to survive the discontent? Some from PDM supporters.

She is after all from South Caicos, an island cursed by PNP leaders who either ended up in a US jail or who were plucked from leadership and accused of gross incompetence.

My loyalty to the PDM is based on its sound principles, not just because of JAGS, Derek or Sharlene.

It requires short memories to forget the disasters of the PNP. Their once male leader made the term male chauvinist seem totally inadequate.

He plucked a Hollywood star

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

into his life then threw her under the bus while he was reported to have entertained gals from Miami, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and eventually Brazil.

The PDM cannot rely on the incompetence and alleged corruption of the PNP. As it turns out the 20032009 PNP cabinet will die of old age before the British legal girls and boys finish the trial.

In fact, the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) female

leader tired of sun, wind and upscale wine sipping.

Does the PNP have anyone strong enough to revise its platform of selfindulgence?

Their latest leader will now watch his mess, the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB), taken apart piece by piece.

The dismantling is a product of Sharlene’s leadership as the head of the opposition. No one could have done better.

She was the strongest island voice during the British administration. We must overcome short memories.

In my opinion the survival of our female premier depends only on her. She must delegate some of her power. Let go and do not be fearful of strong males, or females, in her organisation.

There were early indications that Sharlene, best at figuring out what works in government, was not wise at election politics in the TCI. She overlooked certain strong candidates for the PDM. Both long term loyalists and the strongest newcomers. One also a gal.

Sharlene picked some weak candidates costing the PDM a 100 percent win at the polls.

I am not being Middle Caicos selfish when I shout, do something for the largest most beautiful island.

We have a huge unfinished government-owned building with an

ongoing open contract that only needs updating to finish.

Build a university here. Conch Bar will make a wonderful quiet college town. It would give Middle/North students a head start.

The building could be Selvers’ learning resort. Students on the job trained for running Provo resorts.

Visitors beg to stay over in ‘Beautiful by Nature’ Middle Caicos. The building could have rooms and also manage newly updated now abandoned properties in Lorimers, Bambarra and Conch Bar. The future of North and Middle Caicos is in the PDM’s hands. Minister Ralph, the PDM general and subcontractors can get it done!

Everyone is waiting and watching Premier Sharlene. Short memories get longer every day.

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Premier returns troublesome public finance bill to HOA

BY DELANA ISLES THE CONTENTIOUS amendments to the Public Finance Management (PFM) Ordinance has finally reached the House of Assembly for debate, and true to their promise PNP members are staunchly opposing its passage.

Many of the opposition members questioned the motives of Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson who moved the amendment bill that will see the governor being granted additional powers over statutory bodies in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

In her presentation of the bill (which has been before the House since early 2017) on Thursday morning (March 15) for its second reading and debate, the premier gave a lengthy explanation and sought to dispel members’ misgivings about the amendments.

“This bill seeks to amend the public finance management ordinance to allow the governor, and again governor, unless it is followed by the words ‘in his discretion’, it means the governor in Cabinet, we have had all of our legislation pretty much refer to governor.

“I look at the Investment TC Ordinance and there is no mention of minister, all through that ordinance it’s governor.

“We understand that when it was passed under the former administration and what is being offered here today to be the same language as has been with other legislation brought to this House.”

She said that the public finance management ordinance is being amended to enable the governor to appoint a person as examiner to look

at the financial affairs of the statutory body or to appoint a person to take over the management of a statutory body that poses a systemic risk to public finances.

“We know the challenges that we face. We have just completed a statutory body review, the consolidated report has been made public, there is of course more details that will be discussed with each statutory body.

“The situation is that the statutory bodies… pose a significant financial risk to the Government of the Turks and Caicos, and one in particular… is the National Health Insurance Board.”

She stated that there is no one in the TCI who could disagree with this, adding that the Government has asked the former administration to look at the liability and the risk the body poses to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

“There is no power under this ordinance that would be able to go in and pretty much put it [statutory body] into receivership, not to wind up the company, but to take over and make sure that the finances are managed and managed properly.

“This bill is going to aid us in moving forward in that sort of direction,” the premier said.

She also outlined that the amendments and stated that where the board of a statutory body is found to be in contravention of this ordinance or any other law, the governor may remove the members of the board from office and appoint a new board.

Adding that where it appears to the governor on reasonable grounds that the financial viability of a statutory body is at risk or poses

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

systemic risks to the public finances, the Governor may appoint a person, as examiner, to examine the financial affairs of the statutory body.

The premier stated that the governor may also remove the members of the board of such statutory body from office and appoint a new board or a person to take over the management of that statutory body.

OPPOSITION As promised, the opposition to the bill came fast and plenty, starting with opposition appointed member, Royal Robinson who called the bill “the biggest piece of baloney sandwich” during his hour long castigation of the amendments, and questioned the motives of the Government.

Elected member for Leeward and Long Bay, Akierra Missick, stated that a lot of the amendments contained in the bill, the Cabinet already has the power to do and make said decisions.

While she accepted the tourism minister’s point that all legislations

should be reviewed, Missick questioned whether this is the solution to the many issues statutory bodies are faced with today.

“The answer to that question is categorically no,” Missick said.

Leader of the Opposition, Washington Misick also staunchly opposed the bill.

He suggested that before the Government accepts the recently released report on the statutory bodies it ought to be peer reviewed by independent people who know nothing about the Turks and Caicos Islands.

He stated that this should be done before the Government fully accepts it.

Misick said that to him the report is not objective.

The party leader also disputed the premier’s statements that legislations in the TCI refer to the governor and not the minister.

“First of all I am general agreement about the corporate governance and as it relates to the ability to have someone examine the functioning of an institution, I think that is pretty standard.

“Now, I am sort of concerned about what sort of cemented this as it related to the terminology in this piece of legislation between a minister and the governor, because in most cases, not in all cases, the legislation refers to the minister.

“Now if the minister means the minister in Cabinet, and he derives his authority from the Cabinet, and the governor also means governor in Cabinet, why is it necessary to change to governor.

“Because at the end of the day the Cabinet makes the decision by consensus so it raises suspicion in my mind as to if there is somehow

some other piece of legislation coming.”

He pointed out that in the TCI the governor is obliged to take the advice of the Cabinet members, and if he does not take the advice of the members he has to go to the secretary of state.

“But I think we all know if we want to be skeptical, it is hardly unlikely that the secretary of state is going to go against the governor.

“I have not seen or known of a single instance in these overseas territories where a secretary of state went against the governor, so it just means that if the governor disagrees with something it will get done a lot quicker if Cabinet disagrees….”

Misick stated.

Newly branded opposition member, Josephine Connolly was also in complete opposition to the bill, stating that coupled with the newly released report on the statutory body and the placement of the controversial bill on the order paper seven times, the bill appears to be a tactic by the Government to feel the pulse of the people.

“Either way, the people have responded with a resounding no,” Connolly stated.

The opposition member said that she cannot support the amendments the way the Government is going about making them.

Elected member for Grand Turk North, George Lightbourne in his opposition to the bill, called on the premier to resign give the people back the power if she does not want it.

“She needs to come clean with the people,” Lightbourne said after stating that the premier appears to have an ulterior motive in bringing the amendment.

Flow opens customer experience centre TELECOMS company Flow has launched a new customer experience centre on Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

Customers were treated to live music, giveaways, refreshments and discounts on a variety of smartphones when doors opened on Wednesday (March 14).

The remodelling and unveiling of the flagship store is one of the many initiatives the firm is carrying out to honour its 120 year anniversary.

Flow country manager Delleriece Hall said: “The new retail experience combines interactive,

technology advanced features, selfhelp facilities and newly trained customer agents and tech expert.

“This is a major step towards becoming number one with customers throughout the region and underscores Flow’s mission to drive and deliver a totally transformed customer experience.”

The new concept store has an expanded floor plan equipped with state-of-the-art, user friendly facilities, according to a press release from Flow.

The modern amenities include bill payment kiosks, a home

Customers were treated to live music, giveaways, refreshments and discounts when doors to the customer experience centre opened

entertainment zone, among many other features to facilitate self-help and customer comfort.

Head of retail sales Cynthia Adams said: “The opening of the new Leeward Highway location is a part of the company’s thrust to revitalise its customer touch points

and align with Flow’s customer centric brand promise.”

The new Flow customer experience centre encourages direct interaction between customers and the displayed handsets while also allowing them to charge their personal devices as they browse.

The store also provide self-service options through an automated bill payment kiosk where customers can settle their accounts by cash or credit without joining a queue.

Flow celebrated 120 years of service in Turks and Caicos Islands on January 31.

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Skippings calls on UN agency to address illegal sloop landings

BY DELANA ISLES IN THE wake of three undetected Haitian sloop landings, leader of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) Oswald Skippings has called on the Government to take action.

He urged members to ask Governor John Freeman and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for help in dealing with

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the other is not. We say one is for the people and the other is not. We say one party is more intelligent than the other. We say one party is more godly than the other.

At the end of the day, our labelling of parties and individuals are creating hatred, jealousy, bitterness, envy and division in these small Turks and Caicos Islands.

Quite frankly the labelling of the parties is a myth. There is corruption in both, there are people that care for the locals in both parties, there are intelligent people in both parties. There are Christians in both parties. There are sinners in both parties.

Some would then say let us vote for the better of two evils. If we choose to have that mentality, our problems will continue as stated above.

My wife and I have five children and each child is different, even our twins.

So how can one say that all candidates in PDM are of the same nature and all candidates in PNP are of the same nature?

They are not. They are all different on an individual basis so stop attacking and let us break up this PNP and PDM party and have a group of capable men and women united to make lives better for all us in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Drexwell Seymour, Providenciales

the problem.

In statements to the press on Wednesday (March 14), Skippings questioned when enough becomes too much for a people to bear referencing the monetary and social burdens that the landings of illegal immigrants are causing.

“How much longer must we suffer the onslaught of an invasion and how much longer will we fold our arms and cross our legs in surrender and submit to such a devastating invasion?” Skippings questioned.

He further asked how it could be possible or rational for the territory to provide millions of dollars for detention centres to provide three meals a day, pay for security and pay the airlines for repatriation of illegals when the Government cannot even find money to repair classrooms in Providenciales.

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A sloop dangerously overloaded with illegal migrants

buildings in Grand Turk are without roofs five months after hurricanes devastated the island, he continued.

He also pointed to the nonoperational air terminal in Grand Turk, the lack of police in Salt Cay, in Five Cays and in other communities within the TCI, the leaky clinic in South Caicos, the damaged roof of the South Caicos Community Centre, and the disrepair of the schools in South Caicos among a host of others things that need to be fixed.

Skippings said: “We cannot afford to finance this atrocity that is being deliberately imposed on us as a struggling, regressing nation and our mistake is over exerting ourselves in an attempt to support such atrocities.”

He said that this is more a matter of security than it is of immigration, stating that security is the governor’s responsibility constitutionally and refugees are the responsibility of the UNCHR. The party leader questioned why these avenues are not being pursued

by the Government as it was done before in situations involving illegal Haitian migrants.

“The UNHCR was invited here, they came and set up camp and did a timely repatriation and the illegal traffic was stopped because all parties were involved. The precedent has been set,” Skippings stated.

“Why haven’t the first thousand work permits been cancelled with employers given a month’s notice to replace them?”

He said the TCI is being perceived as weak because the territory does not appear to be serious about dealing with the problem.

“We are not using the leverage and taking the necessary action that we have at our disposal,” he said.

Skippings further stated that the governor, the British government, the United Nations and the Haitian government should not stand by and see illegal Haitians in the TCI being subjected to substandard housing and inadequate dietary conditions.

“But we [the TCI] are foolish because we work budgetary magic to accommodate them in comfort, neglecting our own children, our own infrastructure, our own scholarship and everything else that is conducive to our wellbeing and progress.”

He said that by doing this, the TCI is inadvertently inviting illegal immigrants by embracing them and accommodating them as tourists or invited guests.

Skippings added that if the TCI would demonstrate that it is not able to do these things, the situation would change.

The party leader stated that the UNHCR is a United Nations programme with the mandate to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people, and assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country.

“For God’s sake my people, let’s wake up before we wake up in captivity in our own country,” Skippings implored.

‘Child abuse is everyone’s business’

BY OLIVIA ROSE PROTECTING children from neglect, exploitation, and maltreatment is everyone’s business.

This was the resounding message at the recently concluded two-day Child Protection Workshop hosted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in partnership with the Department of Social Development in Grand Turk.

The seminar, which was held last week, targeted teachers from private and public schools, members of police force, personnel from the Department of Social Development, truancy officers as well as school crossing guards, according to a Government press release.

The workshop which was held under the theme, ‘Child protection, law awareness - Saving our children by educating everyone,” sought to inform participants on how to protect children against all types of crimes and abuse.

During the sessions, discussions focused on mental effects, available resources and procedure, laws and penalties relating to investigation and prosecution of abuse against children.

Much emphasis was placed on the responsibility of those who come in

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direct contact with abused children to report what they observed, were told or suspect to have taken place.

A similar workshop is expected to be rolled out in Providenciales later this month.

Facilitators of the workshop are also scheduled to conduct school visits and talk with children and other teachers about child abuse.

The Department of Social

Development is urging the public to report cases of child abuse to the nearest social worker or directly to the police.

The Government on November 15, last year, signed a multi-agency protocol to protect children from abuse and neglect.

The protocol helps to establish standards for points of contact, methods of contact and purpose of

contact between relevant agencies.

It also outlines concrete and practical procedures for handling special issues while defining professional roles and responsibilities.

The inking of the modus operandi signalled a commitment of stakeholder agencies to work together in the interest of children in the TCI.

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Avoid stress at work WITH the different demands of work that come with those that are employed by a corporation, themselves and the various hours that can be worked, sometimes putting in extra hours at our jobs can leave us feeling even more stressed and frustrated.

More time dedicated to work means less time spent doing the things we love and enjoy with the people we love and enjoy.

It is quite a mixed bag of ‘win some, lose some’ moments and while we cannot always choose the level of work required of us at work, we can choose how we respond to it.

Here are three ways we can avoid overstressing ourselves that can lead to an overall better attitude.

FIND SHORTCUTS TO SELFCARE Dissatisfaction with the work environment has been linked to burnout, poor relationships and poor decision making for those that tend to work long stressful hours.

Finding time to take care of ourselves for a substantial amount of time can prove trying.

Furthermore, there will be many times where we are unable to make or find time to devote an entire hour and a half at the gym or to cook a

LET’S TALK HEALTH  Brigida Walkin, is a Belonger of the TCI and a Registered Mental Health Counselor currently working towards licensure in the state of Florida. Brigida has earned her Master’s Degree in professional counseling and counsels various populations including children, adolescents, and adults regardless of social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Brigida has volunteered at Girls INC clubs and youth centers in both the United-States and the Caribbean which allows her to utilize such experiences when counseling children, adolescents, teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, and adjustments to life transitions.

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to fit in time for yourself and though you may lose something in return what is most important, which is decreasing your stress level, is being addressed and you are actively taking care of yourself in the process.

SET A ROUTINE Now I know for most of us, we cannot possibly go a day without trying to engage in something that helps us to de-stress from work, be it

going to the gym, social gatherings, relaxing at home, etc.

However, there are moments especially when working long hours where it can be hard even to enjoy the relaxing activities we love.

Be that as it may, studies have shown that when we create a routine such as devoting certain amounts of time in our day to spend time with ourselves, our loved ones and doing the things that will make us generally happy, we manage stress better.

Oftentimes, it is not hard for us to do what we enjoy doing; it’s natural for us to gravitate to the things that make us happy.

However, sometimes the very things that make us happy we do not have the amount of time for each week, month and even throughout the year depending on the level of our work commitments.

Regardless, finding shortcuts or skills that can help with managing the things that you love doing are important as well as compromising on the things we may want but do not have the time or means to have at that very moment in time.

In the end, what is most important is our ability to understand how vital it is to take care of ourselves.

We cannot pour from an empty cup, so when we are able to take care of ourselves fully, work, relationship and life satisfaction are sure to follow.

When it is all mixed together, you can mixed the other ingredients that you put aside (bananas,

flower, etc) by alternating them while mixing them all together.

I sometimes add nuts, dates or

blueberries in my recipe.

Cook for one hour and that’s it.

I hope you’ll enjoy it.

fresh meal some days.

Solution? Find ways to build these things into your day.

Can’t make it to the gym today as planned? Run up some stairs during your rounds at work.

Don’t have time to cook this week? Prepare your meals ahead of time.

Shortcuts used to lessen the stress from the business of work can make a huge difference.

FIND WAYS TO FIT IN PERSONAL ENJOYMENT Maybe you want to travel off-island for a week this Easter, but you have further engagements planned throughout that week.

Instead of not doing anything at all, take a few days off for a ‘staycation’ or even a weekend offisland.

It may not be a week but taking a few days to relax and recharge after many long days at work is better than doing nothing at all.

Maybe you are the type of person who loves to party but cannot keep up with what comes with partying; instead, have a few drinks with coworkers at a popular eatery or bar for an hour or so before heading home.

Moral of the story, there are ways

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Caribbean banana bread

BY RALPH ARMANI INGREDIENTS

1½ cup of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of baking powder 4 bananas, very ripe Half lime juice 1½ cup of a can of coconut milk ½ cup of melted butter 1 cup of sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon of rum - Are you kidding me? Put two or three tablespoons (or one teaspoon of vanilla flavour)

METHOD

Heat the oven and prep the pan.

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder in a bowl. Put it aside.

Mash in the bananas and add the lime juice and the coconut milk.

Put it aside.

Place the melted butter and sugar in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Add the egg and add the rum or vanilla flavour.

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Holocaust survivor gives moving and inspiring talk NEARLY 500 people attended an inspiring talk by 88-year-old holocaust survivor Eva Schloss in Providenciales on Wednesday (March 14).

The step sister and friend of Anne Frank spoke about her life during World War II under Nazi rule at the Shore Club event.

Rabbi Bluming, director of the Provo Jewish Community, said the unexpected number of attendees is a testament of the thirst the people of TCI have for stories of inspiration and knowledge about history.

“Perhaps it’s because many people are experiencing difficult challenges in life and hearing Eva’s story shed light on her strength and resilience, which in turn gives them hope in their own life to never give up.”

Thanks to a generous group of sponsors Eva Schloss took the audience through the journey of her life.

It started out with a happy childhood and morphed into an existence in hiding with family, living in two different homes, before being reunited, engulfed with love and warmth.

But any hope that such good fortune would continue was dashed as Jews were increasingly isolated and marked for camps, the audience heard.

No longer was it just a matter of going to separate schools or no

Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss

school at all, or being allowed to enter stores at only certain hours, it was now a struggle just to escape capture from the Nazis.

Hiding places got smaller and smaller, eventually becoming hiding places within hiding places.

She recalled the moment of the unfortunate capture and the years that followed, the three day transport to the camp at Auschwitz, 800 to a cattle car with two slop buckets a day.

“It is so ironic,” she said, “I remember many years later they were transporting 40 sheep in a cattle car and everyone was outraged at how

inhumane it was. And yet I wondered where was the world when this was happening to human beings?”

She spoke of the indignities of life in a concentration camp.

“They lined us up and went through the selection. It would take about two hours every week as we stood naked.”

Only a large-brim hat her mother had given her to make her look older as she dropped her head as low as she could, saved her from being sent to the gas chambers the first time.

She was 15-years-old and small and the Nazis had no use for such a specimen.

The new prisoners were ordered to strip, their clothes tossed away.

They endured being sprayed with icy water and de-loused. It was freezing.

A large heap of clothing stood nearby, and they were told to take one garment to wear until they or it wore out. The work routine was harsh, the starvation even worse.

“Sometimes on a Sunday the soldiers would make a big pot of potatoes and we could smell them.

“Sometimes they would give us the potato water and we were so hungry for it. Other times they would bring it to us and dump it on the ground and laugh.”

The horrors left a scar far deeper than the branding. Even as the war ended and the Russians came in to the camp to free the prisoners, there were cruelties and confusion.

People did not know where to go or who to trust. They had nothing, they did not know where family members were or even if they were still alive.

Only Eva’s mother survived. Her only brother was murdered and so was her father.

But Anne Frank’s father, who had possession of his daughter’s now famous diary, sought out what was left of Eva’s family and entrusted the diary to Eva who had been her best friend in a far happier childhood.

For years, she tried to get it

published, but no one was interested.

“Who would want to read a story of a child?” she said.

Until finally, sometime later it was published. Eventually, Eva’s mother married Otto Frank, Anne’s father, and the two enjoyed a love that to this day Eva calls “blessed”.

“For many years I did not want to share my own story and then one day, through an unplanned request from two friends to explain the background of a new Anne Frank exhibition, I opened up. I talked for hours.”

It was then she decided to write a book, to go on the road and to share her story with the world.

In Providenciales, she shared it with more than 350 students from ten high schools who attended a special event the day before the crowd gathered to hear her story.

“Eva left us with two important lessons from her talk,” said Rabbi Bluming, “the first was not to turn a blind eye to the intolerance and genocide that is happening in the world around us today.

“We must stand up to indifference and not allow injustice to threaten the lives of those who cannot stand for themselves.

“The second message is to find the silver linings even in the darkest moments of life; for in great challenges you can find the strength to overcome it.”

First local Grand Turk hotelier honoured by tourism ministry AS THE accolades abounded for the exceptional women of the TCI last week in observance of International Women’s Day, Tina Fenimore was singled out for special mention by the Ministry of Tourism.

At a special ceremony and cocktail reception at the Osprey Hotel in Grand Turk, Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs and several of his staff members paid tribute to Fenimore for her immeasurable contribution to national development.

The recognition ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 7, one day before International Women’s Day, observed around the world under the theme ‘Press for Progress’.

Fenimore was the first local, female hotelier in Grand Turk and has been an instrumental part of both the Grand Turk and Providenciales Chambers of Commerce.

Higgs said that Fenimore’s dreams of turning the Turks and Caicos Islands into a tourism destination can truly be seen today.

He added that her actions were a part of the engine that still assists in driving the local economy.

Her business - which was owned and run alongside her husband Kit provided employment for a number of residents and hosted countless guests.

Fenimore has also mentored and trained many local employees, allowing for a direct socio-economic injection to the community.

She also operated a travel agency, T&C Travel, along with other tourism related businesses from the early 70s to the 90s.

Higgs said: “It is an honour and pleasure to recognise Mrs Fenimore for her unselfish contribution to the tourism industry. She has always been a champion for our destination since its modern infancy.

“She has historically promoted the Turks and Caicos, which we are grateful for, especially today.

“We are happy to highlight the accomplishment of women in the

various sectors as their efforts have paved the way for the empowerment of women in leadership across every sphere.”

He further stated that there are many women, past and present who have played key roles in developing the TCI’s tourism industry, and the sustained growth over the years is testament to their ingenuity and involvement.

“The Turks and Caicos Islands is truly a place of gender equality as women play leading roles at the executive level.

“As we pay special recognition to accomplished women, we must be mindful of young aspiring women who seek to follow their lead in breaking through glass ceilings.

“Let us thank God for all he has given as we reflect on all accomplishments of women throughout the country; the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming extend best wishes to the hardworking women

Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs with Tina Fenimore during a reception held in her honour

across the globe for a Happy International Women’s day.”

Fenimore was among several other women honoured by the premier and Turks and Caicos Islands Government over the course of last week.

The celebrations and observances of TCI women are continuing throughout the month of March and will culminate with a ‘Celebration of First Ladies’ during a reception in Providenciales.

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Bahamas government asks country Mitchell leads NNP to historic victory in Grenada not to panic over blacklisting THE Bahamian government was “optimistic” this week that its blacklisting will be “quickly reversed”, suggesting the European Union (EU) had ignored top-level pledges to meet its demands.

KP Turnquest, the Deputy Prime Minister, urged Bahamians - and especially the financial services industry - not to panic as removing this nation from Europe’s listing was “number one priority for me right now”.

Mr Turnquest, who is heading a Government delegation that was scheduled to meet with EU officials this week, told Tribune Business that letters he had personally signed committing The Bahamas to compliance with its anti-tax avoidance drive were “obviously not taken into account” in the ‘blacklisting’ decision.

The 28-nation EU, unveiling its rationale for “blacklisting” The Bahamas, St Kitts and Nevis and the US Virgin Islands as ‘noncooperative jurisdictions’, said this action was taken “because they have failed to make commitments at a high political level in response to all of the EU’s concerns”.

Mr Turnquest revealed that this statement likely stemmed from the fact that the Bahamas’ initial compliance commitment was signed

by Marlon Johnson, the Ministry of Finance’s acting financial secretary, rather than himself or a Cabinetlevel minister.

He added that when the EU expressed this concern to the Government on March 2, he immediately responded by sending them the same letter signed by himself. Had the EU recognised this,

Deputy Prime Minister KP Turnquest said that removing the Bahamas from the blacklisting was his number one priority.

Mr Turnquest said, its statement and ‘blacklisting’ rationale “could not hold up”.

The Deputy Prime Minister argued that “timing and miscommunication” were largely responsible for the Bahamas’ ‘blacklisting’, but the EU had warned the Government - almost two weeks before the letter signed by Mr Johnson was dispatched - that it wanted “a firm commitment at high political level” that its concerns would be addressed.

Besides the absence of a “high level political commitment”, the EU also justified its treatment of the Bahamas by arguing this nation had not done enough to prevent its corporate vehicles and structures from being used by clients especially multinational corporations - for tax avoidance purposes.

“The Bahamas is added with the following text: ‘Bahamas facilitates offshore structures and arrangements aimed at attracting profits without real economic substance, and did not commit to addressing these issues by December 31, 2018’,” the EU said of its ‘blacklisting’ rationale.

Financial services industry sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Bahamas’ inclusion on the nine-strong ‘blacklist’ had provoked widespread dismay and concern throughout the sector.

Besides the potential damage to the Bahamas’ reputation, the sector fears the EU’s action may cause existing clients and their assets to depart as they will not wish to be domiciled in a ‘blacklisted’ jurisdiction. And such a status could also deter new business from coming.

“This was not well received,” one highly-placed financial services executive revealed. “Persons are concerned. They are concerned about loss of business, and if we come off the blacklist the damage may have been done, as no one will want to do business in a ‘blacklisted’ jurisdiction.”

The EU’s 28 member states have yet to agree a co-ordinated package of sanctions/penalties against ‘blacklisted’ jurisdictions, but Bahamian companies - and individuals - doing business with Europe may see their transactions subjected to greater scrutiny and vetting as a result.

This, in turn, would slow the pace of commerce, while there could also be negative fall-out for the correspondent banking and custodial relationships enjoyed by Bahamian financial institutions.

A Vincentian judge will be the new president of the Caribbean Court of Justice JUSTICE Adrian Dudley Saunders, a citizen of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has been appointed as the incoming President of the Caribbean Court of Justice with effect from July 4, 2018.

The Heads of Government of CARICOM made the appointment at its last meeting, held in Haiti from February 26-27, 2018, acting on the nomination of the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC). The RJLSC had selected Justice Saunders after a competitive merit-based process.

President of the CCJ, Sir Dennis Byron, said his successor’s appointment has been greeted with pleasure by the entire Bench of the Court.

Adrian Dudley Saunders was appointed a judge of the CCJ in 2005, when the Trinidad-based court was inaugurated.

“He has served with distinction and has exhibited qualities of excellence, sharp intellect, strong moral values, leadership skills and encyclopaedic knowledge for the law tempered by things Caribbean,” Sir Dennis said.

Justice Saunders was appointed a judge of the CCJ in 2005, when the Trinidad-based court was inaugurated.

Before that, he was in private practice as a barrister and solicitor from 1977 until 1996 when he was appointed a judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC).

In 2003, he was confirmed as a Justice of Appeal of the ECSC and one year later he was appointed to act as Chief Justice of that court.

(Caribbean360)

PRIME Minister Dr Keith Mitchell led his New National Party (NNP) to a historic clean sweep of all 15 seats in a general election this week, making it the third time he has achieved the feat in electoral politics in Grenada.

The 71-year-old Mitchell, who led the NNP to a consecutive sweep following his 2013 victory, immediately called on the leadership of the main Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be part of the social partners that will chart the way forward for the triisland state.

“It feels good, the people of my country have shown the level of confidence in the way I have governed; it is a humbling experience,” Mitchell said after the preliminary results showed that the party had swept all the seats in Parliament.

“Whatever achievement we have had I first have to give thanks to Almighty God and the people of this country,” Mitchell said, adding that the election was the “most stressfree I have ever had in my 34 years in politics”.

Mitchell said that, unlike 2013 when he won the general election and had no idea as to the state of the local economy, this time around, “I don’t feel the pressure because I am in the seat and I know what the plans are.”

“Therefore I feel very confident I will meet the aspirations of the people of this country,” he said,

Dr. Keith Mitchell dismissed the notion that the clean sweep would result in the Government having a free hand in running the affairs of the country.

noting however that “to whom a lot is given, a lot is expected.”

Mitchell easily won the St George North West seat which he has been representing for more than three decades, defeating the NDC’s Alli Anthony Brian Dowden by a 2,546 to 406 margin.

Former NDC executive, Peter David, who was fired from the party in 2013, easily won the Town of St George seat, polling 1,616 votes as compared to 789 for Claudette Joseph of the NDC. In the St George South constituency, Health Minister Nickolas Tang Conway Steele polled the most votes in the election, receiving 3,536 votes as against 2,679 for former public servant and trade unionist Raymond Roberts of the NDC.

One of the boats intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard.

US Coast Guard repatriates 201 migrants by sea to Haiti A TOTAL of 201 Haitians were returned to Haiti Wednesday by the U.S. Coast Guard, the agency said, after two overloaded boats were intercepted near the Bahamas.

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter spotted a 50-foot freighter Sunday 30 miles east of Great Inagua Island. The 86 migrants from that freighter were picked up by the Coast Guard cutter Tahoma. The next day, the Tahoma gathered 115 migrants from a 50-foot sail freighter three miles east of Sunday’s pickup.

Migrants get food, water and medical attention when picked off by

Coast Guard cutters.

“The waters of the Caribbean and Florida Straits are dangerous and unforgiving for migrants on illegal voyages, in overloaded vessels with little or no safety gear, needlessly placing lives at risk,” said Rear Adm. Peter Brown, commander of Coast Guard 7th District. “The Coast Guard and its partner agencies continue to maintain a strong presence along our maritime border and will continue to interdict and rescue those who embark on these illegal and ill-advised voyages in these unsafe vessels.”

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Russia says it will attack U.S. military if Trump strikes Syria again TOP Russian officials have threatened to retaliate with force if President Donald Trump orders an attack that could endanger the lives of its soldiers stationed there in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s campaign against rebels and jihadis near Damascus.

Army General Valery Gerasimov warned on Tuesday that the U.S. was preparing to launch raids against Moscow’s ally, the Syrian government, as it attempted to clear bastion of jihadis and rebels—some of which were once backed by the West—in the suburbs of the capital city of Damascus. The leading military official claimed that the U.S. would strike under the false pretense of a chemical weapon attack—a tactic that Russia has denied the Syrian military utilises—and vowed to fight back.

“In the event of a threat to our military servicemen’s lives, Russia’s Armed Forces will take retaliatory measures to target both the missiles and their delivery vehicles,” Gerasimov said, according to the state-run Tass Russian News Agency.

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has railed against the Syrian government’s recently intensified campaign to retake the insurgent-held district of eastern Ghouta outside Damascus, accusing Syria and its Russian and Iranian allies of mounting civilian

Nordic countries regularly appear in the top five happiest places, according to the survey, with Finland coming top this year.

Russia intervened in Syria in 2015 at Assad’s request, helping him overcome a 2011 uprising sponsored by the West, Turkey and Gulf Arab states.

casualties. As a fellow permanent U.N. Security Council member, Russia has vetoed a number of resolutions targeting Assad’s government and has accused the insurgents of shelling nearby Damascus city. Haley also blamed Russia for breaking a 30-day ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month.

“When the international community consistently fails to act, there are times when states are compelled to take their own action,” Haley told the U.N. Security Council on Monday, citing the current situation in eastern Ghouta as an example of this, as The Hill reported.

“We warn any nation determined to impose its will through chemical

attacks and inhuman suffering, bu 0t most especially the outlaw Syrian regime, the United States remains prepared to act if we must,” she added. “It is not a path we prefer. But it is a path we have demonstrated we will take, and we are prepared to take again.”

Russia has taken this as a sign that the U.S. was planning to attack Syrian military forces as it did in April, following charges that the Syrian airforce used sarin gas in the northwestern rebel-held district of Idlib, something Russia and Syria have denied. Less than 72 hours after the U.S. accused Syria of being behind the attack, Trump ordered a cruise missile strike from Navy warships in the Mediterranean.

Happiness report: Finland is world’s ‘happiest country’ - UN THIS year’s happiest place on Earth is Finland, according to an annual UN report - toppling Norway from the top spot.

The World Happiness Report measures “subjective well-being” how happy people feel they are, and why.

Nordic countries regularly appear in the top five, while war-hit countries and a number in sub-Saharan Africa regularly appear in the bottom five.

Burundi was the least happy, taking over from the Central African Republic.

It was thrown into crisis when President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for re-election to a third term in 2015 sparked protests by opposition supporters who said the move was unconstitutional.

This year’s report by the UN

Sustainable Development Solutions Network also features data about the happiness of immigrants in their host countries, with Finland also coming top as home to the happiest immigrants.

“I think everything in this society is set up for people to be successful, starting with university and transportation that works really well,” American teacher Brianna Owens, who lives in Finland’s second biggest city Espoo, told Reuters news agency.

Some 156 countries are ranked by their happiness levels, and 117 by the happiness of their immigrants.

Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland were the other countries in the top five. The UK and US came in at 19th and 18th places respectively.

Moscow ‘will expel British diplomats soon’ RUSSIA will expel UK diplomats “soon”, its foreign minister has said, in response to the expulsion of 23 of its diplomats by Britain.

Sergei Lavrov told Russian media the expulsions would “definitely” happen.

The UK took its action after Moscow refused to explain how a Russian-made nerve agent was used on a former spy and his daughter in the UK. Russia denies it was involved.

Its foreign ministry called the allegations by Prime Minister Theresa May “insane”.

Russia described the UK’s position as irresponsible and not backed up by evidence.

When asked when the expulsions would happen, Mr Lavrov was quoted as saying: “Soon. I promise you that.”

He reportedly referred to the UK allegations against Russia as “absolutely boorish”.

Mr Lavrov also said the UK’s approach to the matter was partly prompted by the government’s problems over Brexit.

Former spy Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter, Yulia Skripal, 33, remain critically ill in hospital after being found slumped on a bench in

The couple had posted videos of their pranks to YouTube in a quest for internet fame.

Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia, 33, are in a critical condition in hospital.

Salisbury, Wiltshire, on 4 March.

The chemical used in the attack has been identified part of a group of nerve agents developed by Russia known as Novichok, Mrs May said.

The prime minister said there was “no alternative conclusion” than to believe Russia was “culpable” for the poisonings.

She had given Russia a deadline of last Tuesday evening to explain the use of the nerve agent.

Mr Lavrov then said Moscow

would co-operate if the UK submitted a formal request under the Chemical Weapons Convention, which gives a 10-day time limit to respond.

But after Tuesday’s deadline passed, the UK announced the expulsions.

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson stepped up the war of words with Russia on Thursday.

He said the attack was Russia’s “way of saying to people this is what happens to people who stand up to our regime”.

YouTube prankster jailed for shooting boyfriend dead A US woman has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for shooting dead her boyfriend in a botched stunt they hoped would go viral on YouTube.

Monalisa Perez, now 20, was asked by Pedro Ruiz, 22, to fire a gun from a foot (30cm) away, believing a thick book he held in front of his chest would shield him.

The bullet pierced the 1.5in book, fatally wounding Ruiz last June.

Perez, a mother of two, later pleaded guilty to second-degree

manslaughter.

Minnesota Judge Jeffrey Remick set out the terms agreed under plea bargaining on Wednesday. Perez will: Serve a 180-day jail term. This will be an alternating 10 days in jail and 10 days out for the first six months, amounting to 90 days behind bars. The remaining 90 days can be served in home confinement. The jail time can be served in South Dakota, where she now lives

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Thousands take part in US school walkout in protest of gun violence

Nikolas Cruz is escorted into the courtroom for his brief hearing on Wednesday at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Judge enters not guilty plea for accused Florida high school shooter A JUDGE on Wednesday entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the teen gunman charged with killing 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Fla. Nikolas Cruz, 19, shackled and wearing red jail clothes, sat in the jury box with his head bowed and said nothing during the brief hearing.

His relatives sat in the courtroom, some wiping tears from their eyes.

Because Cruz refused to announce his plea, the judge entered it for him on each of the 34 counts he faces.

His lawyer said he’d plead guilty if prosecutors waived the death penalty; they refused. (NYDailynews)

THOUSANDS of students across the United States walked out of class Wednesday to demand stricter gun laws in a historic show of political solidarity that was part tribute and part protest.

From Maine to California, the 17-minute walkout -- one minute for each of the 17 people killed at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School one month ago -- began around 10 a.m. in each time zone.

Some participants read the names of each victim; others stood in silence around sets of empty chairs. At Granada Hills Charter High School in Los Angeles, students lay down on a football field to spell out the walkout’s rallying cry: “Enough.”

The demonstrations continued throughout the day in numerous cities. Participants waved signs and chanted enough as they marched through the streets and rallied in front of government buildings, including the White House.

They called on lawmakers to do something before another school falls victim to gun violence.

“This is not a matter of left versus right. This is a matter of public safety,” said Cate Whitman, a junior at LaGuardia High School in New York. “We’re all working together, which is something we haven’t seen from the adults in a very long time.”

In Parkland, Florida, Stoneman

Students rally against gun violence Wednesday in front of the White House.

Douglas students rose before sunrise to place hundreds of pinwheels around campus to mark the anniversary. A quote from the environmentalist for whom the school is named hung on a sign near the school, telling students to “be a nuisance when it counts.”

Stoneman Douglas students hadn’t planned to do anything more than walk out of class for 17 minutes, as many of them are preparing for a March 24 rally in Washington. But as crowds swelled across the country, some students made a spontaneous decision to continue rallying off campus after the walkout.

“By more than one school doing this, it shows politicians and lawmakers that we want change to happen,” senior Audrey Diaz said.

“And the next generation is prepared to make that happen.”

Initially organized by the Women’s March youth branch, the National Student Walkout demanded three key actions from Congress: -- Ban assault weapons; -- Require universal background checks before gun sales; -- Pass a gun violence restraining order law that would allow courts to disarm people who display warning signs of violent behaviour. (CNN)

Unilever goes Dutch for HQ as London loses out Angela Merkel takes the oath with Bundestag president Wolfgang Schaeuble.

Merkel sworn in for fourth term as German chancellor ANGELA Merkel has been sworn in for a fourth term as German chancellor, after months of political wrangling that left her weakened.

Germany’s parliament earlier approved her re-election by 364 votes to 315.

Mrs Merkel has vowed to get to work quickly after the longest period of coalition-building in post-war Germany.

It is nearly six months since the election. Mrs Merkel’s conservative CDU/CSU bloc had its worst result in almost 70 years.

But she finally secured a coalition deal with the Social Democrats (SPD) earlier this month following a

painful stretch of political deadlock.

It cost her several key posts - including finance and foreign minister - in Germany’s new cabinet.

After parliament confirmed Mrs Merkel’s reappointment on Wednesday, she told MPs: “I accept the vote.”

Her scientist husband, Joachim Sauer, and her 89-year-old mother Herlind Kasner were among the well-wishers in the Bundestag’s lower house.

But analysts said the vote was a humbling start as only 364 MPs backed her appointment, when her conservative bloc and the SPDs have 399.

UNILEVER, the consumer goods giant that makes Marmite and Dove soap, has chosen Rotterdam over London for its headquarters.

The Anglo-Dutch firm said it would now be one legal entity in the Netherlands in a bid to become “more agile”.

Unilever’s dual-headed structure has existed since 1930, when Dutch margarine firm Unie merged with British soap maker Lever Brothers.

The company said the decision over its HQ was “not about Brexit”.

At the same time, Unilever which also makes Pot Noodle and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream - said it would be reorganising its business into three divisions: beauty and personal care, home care, and foods and refreshment.

The Beauty and personal care and home care divisions will be headquartered in London, while foods and refreshment will continue to be based in Rotterdam.

Unilever chief executive Paul Polman told the BBC the leaders of the first two divisions were being brought to the UK from the US and Singapore, “and related to that, there

Unilever owns a host of well-known brands.

will be transfers of jobs as well”.

The company employs 7,300 people in the UK and 3,100 in the Netherlands. No jobs will be lost by the move.

Unilever is one of the largest companies in the UK’s FTSE 100 share index, but is not expected to remain in the blue-chip index after the move.

However, its shares will continue to be listed in London as well as Amsterdam and New York.

A government spokesperson said: “Unilever has today shown its long-term commitment to the UK by choosing to locate its two fastestgrowing global business divisions in this country.

“As the company itself has made clear, its decision to transfer a small number of jobs to a corporate HQ in the Netherlands is part of a long-term restructuring of the company and is not connected to the UK’s departure from the EU.”

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Oseta Jolly Primary School students with former premier Rufus Ewing at Omnicare clinic

Rotaract takes 30 pupils on exciting career day tour

BY OLIVIA ROSE THIRTY boys from Oseta Jolly Primary School were exposed to exciting career choices as part of Education Week activities on Thursday, March 8.

The Career Day Tour was planned by members of the Providenciales Rotaract Club to give the students a better understanding of what courses to pursue and the skills they need.

Brigida Walkin, president of the Providenciales Rotaract Club,

told the Weekly News that the club took up the initiative in response to an invitation from a guidance counsellor.

The students, who were selected from grades five and six, were divided into groups of five and were supervised by members of Rotaract as they interacted with the new Director of Sports Jarrett Forbes at the Graceway Sports Centre.

Walkin said: “Students also met with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police department.

Boys interact with heavy duty machinery operators at Projectech

“They also had the opportunity to visit the Omnicare medical centre, Projetech Construction and Caicos Express on the tour.”

She explained that the main focus of the tour was to allow the students to gain exposure of and to familiarise themselves with various fields, while learning the roles and responsibilities of those career paths.

“We grouped them according to their areas of career interest, and having gained permission from a number of establishments and

personnel, we were able to take them to those places.

“This was a worthwhile exercise and the students responded well to this exposure. They asked and answered questions and showed great interest in what they saw and heard.

“The Rotaract club is pleased to have embarked on this first initiative and we hope to have similar initiatives in the future.

“We would like to thank all of the career placements that agreed

to make this initiative possible for Education Week.”

National Education Week 2018 was observed from Sunday, March 4, to Friday, March 9, under the theme, ‘Quality education for lifelong learners’.

It is aimed at giving all residents an opportunity to celebrate the important role that education plays in promoting equity, the achievements of students and the invaluable work of educators.

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Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

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

Call: 231-3788

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

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

CALL 649 231-3788

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

March 17-23, 2018

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FOR QUICK SALE ONE BRAND NEW WASHER CALL 231-3788

WE ARE OPEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD. IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

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

duncansonlaw@gmail.com duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com 649-941-4444/ 649-245-1314/649-348-5744 DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS 16121

DELIVERY BOY

We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license.

Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com

EAGLE REFERENCE CAR WASH SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

GLASS TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

This applicant must have 5 years’ experience in the construction industry, to be able to assist with ALL glass interior and entrance systems, cutting/installing glass, mirror, aluminum windows and fabrication of metal frames. Successful applicant must be able to read architectural and structural drawings and have a valid driver’s license, Current Police Record, Proof of Belonger Status

OFFICE/ STORE CLERK

The applicant must have at least 2 years’ experience in the customer service industry.

Successful applicant must be able to provide quotation, purchase order for glass and windows.

Excellent communication skills, able to lift approx.50lbs, Current Police Record, Proof of Belonger Status Normal working hours are from 8:30am-5:30pm weekdays-(1 hour for lunch) (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand) INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO US VIA EMAIL: CARIBGLASSTCI@AOL.COM. OFFER APRIL 30TH, 2018 11435

SYMADIA S. INGHAM C/O RAVENSIMONE VARIETY STORE A.K.A. DATSORAVEN VARIETY STORE Over Back, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands

Y.A.3.B

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

TILE LAYER $7.00 per hour JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

$6.50 per hour FR CONSTRUCTION

CAR WASHER Salary: $250 per week CONTACT: 346-4078

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11386

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary: $600.00 a month ($125.00 per week). Days of Work: 5 days (per week)

CONTACT NO.: (649) 344-3480

11385

CARPENTER $8.00 per hour TEN & SANCHEZ CONSTRUCTION

TILE LAYER $7.00 per hour

ADA HOWELL

LABOURER

$6.50 per hour EDUARDO REYES

BABYSITTER $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 344-4540 Some positions are held by work permit holders

11389

RBC ROYAL BANK (BAHAMAS) LTD. Is Seeking To Fill The Position Of

COUNTRY MANAGER - TCI

Is looking for a

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

- 10 years experience in Finance and Sale Management.

- Annual Salary starts at $50,000.00 a year.

- Extensive knowledge in Financial Planning, Credit Risk and Customer Service Management.

- Provide credit adjudication, debt collection services, administrative and service support.

- Provide administrative support to the accounting, personal banking ad

- - -

-

commercial credit department, including preparation of monthly support.

Negotiate branch service, sales and referral goals.

Type and File Confidential Documents.

Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with experience in administration, retail and collections banking systems.

Posses strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE DROP OFF ALL RESUMES TO RBC ROYAL BANK. THIS POSITION IS NOT CURRENTLY HELD BY ANYONE

11382

30 CLASSIFIEDS ANDREA SAUNDERS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-8638 This person is currently held by a work permit holder

11417

BLACK DIAMOND BAR GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 246-1894

11416

BLUE WATER DAY SPA GRACE BAY BEACH Is looking for a

PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Duties: Providing massage services to clie nts Salary $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 649-231-4429

This position is for work permit renewal 11431

ASSISTANT MECHANIC/ PUBLIC SERVICE AREA SUPERVISOR • Responsible for supervision and monitoring of the instrument testing, installation, calibration and commissioning of process control instruments for all scooters and vehicles • Prepare reports and certifications after the completion of jobs.

• Ensure quality work and monitor work progress of staff • Commissioning of turbine monitoring instruments such as speed sensors

March 17-23, 2018

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DOLPHIN RESTAURANT

INVENTORY CLERK/ STORE LEADER

LABOURER

RESTAURANT SERVER

CONTACT: 941-4131

CONTACT: 344-1591

CONTACT: 341-6709

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $10 per hour

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COOPER JACK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $12 per hour

• BARTENDER S • BARBACKS • HACCP SUPERVISOR • KITCHEN HELPERS • COOKS • ASSISTANT COOKS • STORE CLERK • GENERAL MANAGER/ RESIDENT MANAGER

Persons must have a good command of the English Language and able to work long hours, holidays and weekends.

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 30TH MARCH 2018 Whilst we thank every applicant for their interest in Margaritaville Grand Turk, only short-listed persons will be contacted. Only applications from Belongers will be accepted.

11396

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

E&J BARBER SHOP AND BEAUTY SALON

FINBAR A. GRANT

GEORGE EWING

BARBER WATCHMAN Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CARETAKER

CONTACT: 241-5563

CONTACT: 346-1386

CONTACT: 333-5032

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11441

DISCOVERY BAY Is seeking to employ a

11420

NORTH SIDE Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

LOURDES ROSE J FORBES

LUCIENNE HANDFIELD

M&E CLEANING SERVICES

11433

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

11405

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

11421

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER CLEANER DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-8888

CONTACT: 342-8339

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: 342-0726

MENELIK ASTWOOD

MARK PANKHURST

MARIE SHOP

11444

11318

Margaritaville Grand Turk currently seeks to employ the following persons: • ENTERTAINMENT SUPERVISOR • STORES PORTER • DINING ROOM & RESTAURANT CAPTAINS • SERVERS/WAITERS • HOST/ HOSTESS • HOUSEKEEPERS, BUSSERS & RUNNERS • BAR SUPERVISOR

MORRIS PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

vibration, sensors, and shaft expansion of scooters • Testing, calibration, and commissioning of switches, gauges, transmitters, analyzers and pneumatic control valves of scooters • Responsible for handling multiple site portfolios and for all operational activities, emergency response, safety, collection, regulatory compliance, re-development, customer interaction, and development.

PLEASE CONTACT EMAIL SANDREWS@CAICOSWHEELS.COM OR (649)946-8302

DIRECT DEVELOPMENT

BUILDING MATERIALS

GRAND TURK is seeking to employ :

LIVE-IN MAID To care for children Clean and tidy house Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 242- 3005

11422

Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 244-4881 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11398

11404

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 344-3710

11397

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GREEN DIAMOND SALON & SPA

ISLAND ELEGANT CLOTHING

J AND JF CONSTRUCTION

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ

Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour Required to work weekends and holidays. Only Belongers need to apply

CONTACT: 231-5562

CONTACT # 332 2597

CONTACT: 946-8876

LAS BRISAS

LA VELE MANAGEMENT

KST WATER SPORTS

Salary: $6.25 per hour

11401

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DISHWASHER

11412

TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

ROOM ATTENDANT

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 946-5306

CONTACT: 941-8800

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11413

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11445

KARAM & MISSICK requires the professional services of an

for weekly store cleaning duties and possibly weekends if necessary.

Salary is negotiable.

2 HAIRSTYLISTS

CLASSIFIEDS 31

11393

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

ATTORNEY

With the ability to speak, write and read Russian fluently, in order to accommodate our Russian clientele. The successful candidate must also be fluent in English and hold (at least) a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with over 10 years of experience practising various aspects of commercial, corporate and family law. Of particular interest would be to have a specialty in FATCA legislation and regulation. Other essentials include possessing excellent communication skills, an ability to manage files and successfully work unsupervised. Candidate must also show willingness to work long hours, including weekends and public holidays, if the need demands it. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Please provide a copy of your application to Labour. Resumes with copies of qualifications must be sent by March 26, 2016 to info@karammissick.com 11415

KARAM & MISSICK requires the services of a

BARRISTER

BOAT CAPTAIN Salary: $8.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-9801

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

who has been called to the Bar of England and Wales, as well as being a member in good standing with a Bar in the Caribbean. The successful candidate must possess over 25 years experience in legal practice with experience as an Arbitrator. Duties include providing legal council and assisting with the operations and proceedings of various types of Litigation matters. We welcome applications from any Belonger who may have the foregoing qualifications and experience. Salary to be discussed.

All applications must be submitted with copies of degrees and certificates on or before March 26, 2018 to info@karammissick.com Please DO NOT call and no unscheduled visits. Feel free to send a copy of your application to the Labour Department.

11432

11407

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS DECCO (TCI) LTD

EXECUTIVE ESTIMATOR Decco (TCI) ltd has a requirement for an experienced Executive Estimator to join our team in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Executive Estimator will be responsible and accountable for the estimating function of major construction projects throughout the Caribbean. Such responsibility and accountabilities will include; • Performing all cost estimating duties including reviewing project documentation. Preparing complete and accurate budgets, feasibilities and estimates, value engineering and communicating information to management and clients.

• Researching and procuring of subcontract, labor, materials, and equipment pricing.

• Establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination and professional relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors and external contracts.

• Monitor and report on fluctuations throughout the Caribbean Region I respect of labor, plant & material cost, resources availability, outputs and taxation.

• Risk and opportunity identification.

Requirements: The successful candidate will require a proven track record in cost estimating of major projects and a combination of

knowledge, skills and experience as follows.

• Higher education qualification in cost estimating, Quantity Surveying or Building Construction discipline, or extensive equivalent experience.

• Minimum 20 years’ post education experience in construction estimating with extensive experience in leading the estimating function of high value (US$25 M++) commercial, residential resort, infrastructure, marine and energy projects in the Caribbean region.

• Minimum of 15 years’ cost estimating experience at a senior management level within the construction industry.

• Knowledge of regional US and European forms of construction and project procurement procedures.

• Proficient understanding of cost controls, materials requirements, building blueprints and construction requirements.

• Strong IT Skills, including good knowledge of all Microsoft Office and propriety estimating software solutions.

• Personal presentation and professionalism.

• Salary based on experience • Held by a work permit holder

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS WITH PERSONAL DETAILS AND A FULL CURRENT RESUME SHOWING EDUCATIONS, QUALIFICATION AND CAREER EXPERIENCE TO DATE SHOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL TO DECCOTCI@YAHOO.COM AND NO LATER THAN APRIL 15TH, 2018

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following position

CRANE OPERATOR DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Operate mobile crane and move materials to various locations in a safe and effective manner, Inspect, rig, and ensure that rigging applications are configured in accordance with the load chart and manufacturer guidelines, Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards, Closely interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment, Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition, Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures, Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties, Perform other duties as assigned, Coordinate the planning of the project portfolio, Assist in the coordination of engineering and construction phases, generate and analyze reports weekly / monthly monitoring progress and deviations and control of production, Manage project monitoring meetings with Client.

Salary: 1350 to 1500. May be required to work on weekends and holidays.

Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc. should be sent no later than Friday, March 23th, 2017 to:

THE MANAGER DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD. EMAIL: LLOPEZ@HOTELCOINTERNATIONAL.COM

11446

32 CLASSIFIEDS PIERRE’S BARBER SHOP AND BEAUTY SALON AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN Salary: $150 per week

CONTACT: 331-2316

11440

PELICAN DESIGNS

ARTIST NEEDED CONTACT 941-5689

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

- relevant diploma or certificate - able to speak English - able to work well with a team - able to assist team members with their tasks if needed - has work experience in a kitchen environment - maintains a friendly approach to work and team members - appearance is clean and tidy Please send CV’s to info@retreattc.com, attention Lindsay Mensen, or call us at 649.431.7039

11409

T&R PROFESSIONAL

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

11408

PLEASE SEND CV’S TO INFO@RETREATTC. COM, ATTENTION LINDSAY MENSEN, OR CALL US AT 649.431.7039 11412

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

UPHOLSTER

This position is held by a work permit holder Salary: $6.50 per hour FINE EYE POLISHING

JANITOR

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-0977

CONTACT: 242-8792

TEONA SPA

THE CHELSEA COLLECTION

SPA THERAPIST

REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least 3-5 years working as a therapist • Aesthetician - massage therapist full training • Required to work weekends, holidays and extraordinary hours Salary: $7.00 per hour plus commission Only Belongers need to apply

CONTACT: 946-8876

11392

- Must work well with children - Able to work with no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and trust worthy.

- Must be self motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently.

SEND INQUIRES TO:

Saneita Been Handfield, Handfield Close, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Tel: 649-243-9999 11410

11429

- 200 or 500hr Teacher Training Certificate - at least 5 years experience teaching yoga - able to work in a team environment - maintains a friendly approach to work and team members - appearance is clean and tidy

STYLZ ABOVE THE REST

HOUSEKEEPER

SF WHOLESALE CASH & CARRY LTD. GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ

RICHMOND HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR A

TRAINED PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER With a minimum of ten years’ teaching experience and a teacher's certificate from an accredited institution. Teachers should be able to teach all subjects to any grade level, complete unit and lesson plans, serve on various committees, and complete annual reports. Salary is $2,200 per month.

PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO RICHHILLPREP@YAHOO.COM 11443

SEA URCHIN LTD

SANA PLUMBING

LABOURER

CARPENTER

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

2 CASHIERS

Salary: $6.50 per hour PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERY

Seeking

CONTACT: 241-5443

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

JANITOR CLEANER

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

Salary: $150 per week

Retreat Yoga and Wellness Studio

CORINA’S DIAMOND SHINE

SALES PERSON

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

HAIRDRESSER

LINE COOK

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

OCEAN VIEW BEAUTY SALON

• Must be computer Literate • Must be able to communicate with customers • Must be able to speak English • Must have experience in sign production and installation • Must be willing to work outside of work hours.

Salary $7 per hour, Mon-Fri.

RETREAT KITCHEN

TEMPCO BEAUTY SALON

March 17-23, 2018

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11435

CHESHIRE HALL Is seeking to employ

NAIL TECHNICIAN Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 332-1726

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11414

THE COLLECTION

BY WELLINGTON DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

JEWELRY MANUFACTURER/ FACTORY WORKER

CONTACT: 246-9639

CONTACT: 247-5610

11438

1 ASSISTANT STORE SUPERVISOR Salary $8.00 per hour.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 649-247-3577

This position is for work permit renewal 11430

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 333-5032

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11419

Salary: $8.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-3674

THE DISTILLERY HOUSE Is seeking to employ a

MIXOLOGIST

1 SALES PERSON/ JEWELRY

Salary: $7.25 per hour

Salary $6.50 per hour

Salary: $6.25 per hour

11324

REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 10 years’ experience • Distilling spirits, familiar with alcoholic beverage production • Managing the distillery property for tasting and events • Stock management, coordinating orders and dispatch • Willing to work irregular, long and late hours • Good computer literacy • Must have valid driver’s license • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public • Salary $750 per week dependent on experience

Interested applicants including Islanders/ Belongers can bring all applications to Services by EA located at #65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales or email to Mary@eagrouptci.com. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview.

This position is currently held by work permit holders

11399

March 17-23, 2018

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PURE BLISS MASSAGE SERVICES is seeking to employ 2

MASSAGE THERAPISTS.

Must have extensive background in: Massage therapy, Physical strength & Dexterity, Great command of the English Language.

16493438536

pureblissmassages@ yahoo.com 11424

ROBINSON’S CONSTRUCTION Seeking the following

1 CONSTRUCTION HELPER 1 LABOURER 1 DOMESTIC WORKER

ROXY BEAUTY SALON AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

HAIRDRESSER

Held by a work permit holder

Salary ranges from $6.25$7.00 per hour. Only Belongers need to apply

NAIL TECHNICIAN

CONTACT: 946-8876

CONTACT: 347-3121

11394

S. WALKIN & SON

OUTBOARD BOAT MECHANIC

FAX RESUMES TO: 649-946-4945 This position is for work permit renewal

11427

Location

Title No. 51100/290, Bottle Creek, North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands, comprising a total land area of approximately 0.38 acres.

Description

The subject property is vacant land overlooking the water front, and a suitable site for the construction of residential dwelling.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Jahmal Amin Misick

Approximate Area

0.38 acres

Location

Title No. 10103/1 & 6, North East Suburbs, Grand Turk comprising fifty-five (55) acres of undeveloped beach-front and creek -front land, with paved road access.

Description

Parcel 10103/1 comprises thirty-nine (39 acres of undeveloped land which is bordered to the west by North Creek, providing approximately one thousand (1,000) linear feet of creek waterfront (which in turn provides access to the sea from the North) It is bordered to the East by a paved 2-lane road which connects Grand Turk airport in south to the lighthouse in the north, resulting in easy access to the site.

11395

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

Diagnostic and troubleshooting the following engines. Suzuki, Evinrude, Johnson, Mercury, Seadoo. Must be willing to work a minimum of 44 hour per week, holidays and weekends if necessary salary will commensurate with experience (10 – 15 years) and performance

Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Financial Group, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 23rd of March, 2018.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

SAB BROKERAGE SERVICES

BLUE HILL Is looking for an

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

LABOURER Salary: $175 per week

CONTACT: 231-0390

Parcel 10103/6 comprises sixteen (16) acres of underdeveloped land. It is bordered to the East by the Atlantic Ocean and offers approximately eight hundred and seventy-five (875) linear feet of beachfront, overlooking coral reef.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11436

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Outline Planning approval in place for condominium and marina development. Utilities laid to boundary

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

All Parcels can be sold separately.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

NCPA LTD.

Approximate Area

39 and 16 acres respectively

Location

Title No. 10102/17,49,50 & 51, North East Suburbs, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject properties comprise ridge top, water front land with a total undeveloped land area of approximately 37.6 acres.

Description

Parcel 10102/17,49,50 & 51 comprise undeveloped land which are bordered to the west by North Creek which provides access to the sea from the North. They are bordered to the East by a paved 2-lane road which connects Grand Turk airport in the South to the lighthouse in the North, resulting in excess to the site.

OCEAN CLUB RESORTS IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

GARDENER JANITOR LABOURER GARDENING SUPERVISOR PAINTER

Ideal site for private waterfront development or all-inclusive resort.

All positions involve strenuous physical labour, which requires being able and willing to perform heavy lifting, and other physically demanding functions. Must be able to speak English fluently. Preference will be given to someone with previous resort experience.

All applicants must be able to present a clean Police Record if offered a position. Wage commensurate with experience.

Individuals must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

NCPA LTD.

Approximate Area

12.6, 1.03, 1.02, 22.95 acres respectively

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD.

DROP OFF RESUME OR PICK UP APPLICATION AT OCEAN CLUB OR OCEAN CLUB WEST. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

All Parcels can be sold separately.

11442

Meridian Financial Group P.O. Box 599, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I Tel. (649) 941-3082 Fax (649) 941-3223

11447

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March 17-23, 2018

JOB DESCRIPTION VILLA HOUSEKEEPER

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BUTLER IN VILLAS

BUTLER

VILLA HOUSEKEEPER REPORTS TO: VILLA MANAGER

REPORTS TO: VILLA MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY:

A butler primarily serves as a key point of contact for Guests and VIP Guests throughout their stay at the Villa, He / she should be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the villa and about the local vicinity.

Serves food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests, Also Provides a courteous, professional, efficient, flexible and personalized service at all times. Always well groomed, clean, pleasant and creating renowned memorable experiences for the guests. Whilst there are no guests the Butler is expected to work as part of the team and help with maintenance and housekeeping.

BUTLER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take care of all guests and coordinate with the villa team and the property manager to fulfill guest needs and requests.

• Fully aware of the Chef menus, answers questions on menu selections, communicates with the kitchen regarding menu questions and product availability.

• Keeps concerned departments informed about the guest allergies and food preferences.

• Follows all the guest needs until they are completed to the total guest satisfaction.

• Welcomes the VIP guest at the airport and other guests availing butler service.

• Serves welcome drinks and escorts the guests to their assigned rooms.

• Takes care of the guest's requests and liaise with respective departments: laundry, wake up call, spa bookings, concierge and any special requests etc.

• Knowledge of using the Property Management software and any other system or software to perform the duties.

• Updates guest feedback and comments to Management.

• Helps monitor the stock inventory and to follow up on any pending issues Related to the guest stay.

• Checks in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages.

• Informs housekeeping department the time desired for the daily cleaning and turn-down service.

• Fully conversant with accommodation features: lay-out, room type, location, decor, in room facilities and equipment.

• Fully aware of operating procedures for all electrical and electronic equipment in the villa.

• Serves the guests in a calm, discrete and courteous manner, respecting timing standards.

• Supports the rest of the villa and management team with their assignments.

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day.

• Performs all his/her duties with the sense of priority and dedication.

• Hosts and welcome all guests in a gracious and polite manner, and to have the ability to hold a conversation with the guest in a natural and spontaneous manner.

• Carries out checkout in efficient manner, offering luggage assistance and transportation.

• Wishes fond farewell to the guest at the time of departure.

• Takes notes of all the information, updates and instruction and giving proper handover before signing off from the shift.

• Understands and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations of the Company and the Villa’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.

• To attend and contribute at all meetings, Departmental and Villas training as scheduled and other related activities.

• Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned out of the list. When there are no guest inhouse. Duties will change to assist with housekeeping and maintenance.

PREREQUISITES:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills, with excellent grooming standards.

• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.

• Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations and ability to work on your own. Must have a friendly disposition with a happy smile.

EDUCATION:

F&B Diploma Specializing in Culinary Arts & Service. Proficiency in working with MS office and Property management system (PMS) is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years’ experience at a similar level at a 5 star or full service hotel. And 3 to 5 years’ experience in F&B Service.

11425

The Villa Housekeeping role is a position within the Property management team which consists of the Villa staff and The Source management team. The Housekeeping role shall be mainly cleaning and household duties but all housekeepers must be flexible in their approach and duties required of them to enable the team, as a whole, to work to the high standards required and in an efficient manner. It is important that the housekeeper responds promptly to requests from guests, owners and other people within the team and has a sunny disposition. They must communicate politely and clearly with the Property Management Team, Guests, Owners . Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues in and around the villa. Performs any combination of the following tasks to maintain guestrooms, working areas, and the Villas premises in general in a clean and orderly manner.

VILLA HOUSEKEEPER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture using a vacuum cleaner, broom and other necessary equipment’s including scrubbing machines.

• Cleans rooms, hallways and restrooms.

• Make up beds and bathrooms • Washing bed linens, cushions covers and towels • Ironing bed linens or any other public space upholsteredcover • Washes walls and ceiling, moves furniture’s and turn mattress if necessary • Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floor.

• Dusts and polishes metalwork.

• Collects soiled linen for laundering.

• Received linen supplies from other departments.

• Maintains housekeeping carts, pantry and linen/laundry rooms.

• Removes trash collected by room attendants.

• Walk all assigned rooms at beginning and end of shift to collect Newspaper bags, newspapers, trash, and soiled linen.

• Pickup clean linen and refill the par stock of linen on each room pantry if available.

• Deliver towels, cribs, cots and other items to the guest rooms on requests.

• Perform duties of Butlering when necessary.

• Refill the par stock of guest amenities and supplies.

• To assist other co-worker with the heavy lifting when super cleaning / spring cleaning of rooms or other public space • Clean all public areas in the prescribed manner while following department standard operating procedures.

• Remove soiled linen and trash from the pool side and other service area and take to appropriate locations in the prescribed manner.

• Set up roll-ways beds, baby crib or other guests request prior or during guests stay.

• Report missing / found articles, damage or merchandise problems to the Villa Manager.

• Respond at all times in a friendly, helpful manner to guests and other colleges.

• Take up any tasks assigned by Villa Manager as and when needed.

• Report to work in required uniform and in adherence with the Company Dress Code Policy.

• Must be able to work independently and as a team player • Duties and responsibilities are not limited to this list and the Employee from time to time will be asked to carry out other duties and functions.

PREREQUISITES:

Speak with others using clear and professional language. Support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

11426

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March 17-23, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

TIMOTHY NASH Is seeking to employ

UNIQUE TOURS & RENTALS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

UNIVERSAL PRODUCT RECYCLING We are looking for an

BLUE HILLS is seeking to employ a

VILLA BUTLER/ HOST REQUIREMENTS: 1 DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour

1 MAINTENANCE MAN $275 per week

CONTACT: 242-7715

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11437

WARESTON LEON STUBBS LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

TOUR GUIDE

HORSE CAREGIVER Salary: $7-$10 per hour

CONTACT: 441-8687

Email: tciunique@gmail.com

11434

WATERPLAY

Is seeking to employ a

AGENT/ BUYER OF SCRAP METAL in the Caribbean Salary: $1600 per month

CONTACT: 431-0821

11416

LABOURER

MECHANIC

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6601

CONTACT: 231-5477

11387

6+years experience as butler in a villa or resort.

Deal well with VIPs. Waiter/ bartender exp. Willing to work long hours, holidays, weekends, evenings.

Excellent housekeeping skills.

Clean + tidy. Read & write English well. Live in possibly.

Maintenance exp. Healthy Medical exam. Cook.

Belongers preferred.

RESUME TO: TCILUXURYVILLAS@ GMAIL.COM 11497

LABOURER Salary 47.50 per hour.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week contact: 649-946-4411.

Position is held by a work permit holder

11428

WILLIAM RIGBY Seeking to employ a

GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking Salary: $8.00 per hour

CLASSIFIEDS 35 WALKIN FUEL

With a concentration on plumbing. Hours are from 8:00 a. to 5pm Mondays to Fridays. Must also be flexible, some weekends may be required. Hourly wages $10.00 per hour

CALL 242-1616 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4PM TO 6PM TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS ONLY

This positon is currently held by a work permit holder11418

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THE HELP DESK is acting on behalf of its clients

STEPHANE GAUDET (tcmillwork@tciway.tc)

NANNY

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: • Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 6 + years industry equivalent experience.

• Computer literate, functional on Excel, MS-Word and Quickbooks • Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Be able to assist the Chef De Cuisine/ Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events.

• Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts.

• Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café.

• Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine.

• Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making.

• Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

Leadership and Managerial Requirements: • Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

• Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace

• Salary $6.25 per month • Must have a valid drivers license.

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

FINISH CARPENTER

- $14.00 Per hour • Sound knowledge of commercial construction tools and materials • Profound knowledge of carpentry tools and equipment for finishes • Exceptional ability to interpret construction and fabrication drawings • Supervise Application of Coatings to Finished Products • Analyze carpentry work and carryout on site altercation work.

• Establish appropriate dimensions of wood stock required for finished products • Proven experience of working in a high energy team of technicians.

• Extensive knowledge and work experience with exotic woods such as Teak, Ipe, Mahogany, Balau, Kapur, Bankirai • 20 years minimum experience • Fabrication and Installation of Windows, doors, flooring & cabinetry • Prepare Schedules and take offs for processing material orders • Inventory analysis of stock • Quality control of high end finished materials Please send resume to Coxco Construction: Fax 1(649) 946-5166 POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SOUS CHEF

The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set. The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

BELONGERS ONLY Please apply in person with CV, references and proof of status at:

11384

Somewhere Café and Lounge, Coral Gardens Resort or send email to: afabara@somewherecafeandlounge.com

11345

36 CLASSIFIEDS THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

ANANDA LTD/ KB HOME CENTER

JOB VACANCIES MANAGERS;

SUPERVISORS;

LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 344-6639

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11353

Duties: Supervising store

BAMBARRA BAKERY

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

BAKERY ASSISTANT

GRAND TURK is seeking to employ a

AZURA MASSAGE is Seeking a

The salary is $6.25 per hour. interested persons can

Salary: $250 per week

CONTACT 6492433291

CONTACT: 241-0340

11346

11341

DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL, KEW TOWN BAR AND GRILL, PEARL BAR AND GRILL, CARIBBEAN CAFÉ

on Grand Turk. Must be from an accredited school with more than 5 years experience and trained in Swedish and Therapeutic Massage, CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation.

PLEASE CONTACT SMITTY @ 242-1521

11337

CARIDAD RODRIGUEZ C DE POZA KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Seeking to employ

• Responsible for general cleaning of bakery equipment • Make sure bakery is kept tidy at all times • Packing of baking products for distribution • Must be honest and have a pleasant attitude towards customers • Must be willing to work from 4:00am-1:00 om (long hours, if when needed) • 5 days per week and sometimes on weekends Salary: $6.75 per hour

COCKTAIL WAITRESS BARMAIDS Salary: $6.25 per hour

CARETAKER

KPW CONSTRUCTION CO.

CONTACT: 244-8820

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

Salary: $6.25 per hour

11329

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11326

BAYVIEW MOTORS

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER service department employees.

• Set schedules and assign tasks to service department employees.

• Attend required management meetings.

• Maintain effective employee relations.

• Can travel abroad for supplier conferences.

• At least 4 yrs. Automotive retail service advisor experience required.

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

• Salary range between 45k-55k.

• Based on qualifications and experience.

Vice President of Automotive Sales and Service Division Position responsible for the sales and marketing efforts by managing staff maintaining corporate sales goals and projections.

Must gave at least ten years previous experience in the automotive industry in a senior management capacity salary range from $80 k-$90 k based in qualifications and experience.

Please email all application to syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted for an interview.

BAYVIEW MOTORS LTD. P.O BOX 619 LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES

CARPENTER – SALARY NEGOTIABLE GARDENER $6.25 PER HOUR LABOURER $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 331-6364

Positions are held by work permit holders

CARTER’S CLEANING SERVICES

Is currently looking to employ

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Answer Technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs.

• Main dealer experience preferred.

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

• Oversee service ordering of parts and tools.

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

• Team Oriented.

• Maintain customer satisfaction scores, and look at ways to increase these Manufacture warranty claims submissions • Oversee training and supervising of

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER HAIRSTYLIST

BEATRICE ADAMS

Is looking for a

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

ASHELY BEAUTY SALON

MASSAGE THERAPIST

BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY APPLICATIONS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW

LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES & GRAND TURK Telephone: (649) 331-6020, (649) 231-4101, (649) 3394663. Fax: 941-8155, Email: info@kbhomecenter.com Salary is negotiable Must be willing to work six days per week. Positions available immediately

EMAIL: DISCOUNT@TCIWAY.TC

WHITE SANDS CHARTERS N TOURS

activities, inventory and sales etc.

Assistant Managers, Purchasing Managers, Store Managers

11352

A&J GROCERIES & SUPPLIES

March 17-23, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 331-3887

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11348

CORNER CAR WASH Blue Hills Roundabout Is seeking to employ

3 CAR WASHERS Salary: $200 per week

11333

CONTACT: 432-8509

11336

11356

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 3 days per week. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11347

CASABLANCA CASINO

IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION

NIGHT AUDITOR Salary: $15/hour Candidates should have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the Casino Industry, must have full knowledge of all casino table games, cash desk operation, point of sale system and data analyzing. Must be willing to work on weekends, night shifts and holidays.

PLEASE DROP OFF CV’S AT CASABLANCA CASINO, ADDRESS TO HR. Positions held by work permit holder

11378

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

D&A VARIETY STORE Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

MAID

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 232-4251

CONTACT: 341-1847

CYNARA JOHN

Salary: $6.50 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11376

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11361

March 17-23, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 37

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Is looking for an experienced

ENITE BEEN

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

ESTEL PLUMBING

BEAUTICIAN AND DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

PLUMBER

CONTACT: 341-0160

CONTACT: 241-0397

DEE’S HAIR SALON

To work five to six days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: $6.25 per hour

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour

PLEASE CONTACT: 241-4070

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

JACK SHACK

MEOSHI SMITH

JULIEN LANDSCAPING MANAGEMENT

11368

IN GRAND TURK SEEKS TO EMPLOY A LINE

COOK AT A SALARY OF $400.00 PER WEEK PLEASE

11378

SEEKS TO EMPLOY A

DOMESTIC WORKER IN GRND TURK AT A SALARY OF $250.00 PER WEEK PLEASE CONTACT MEOSHI AT

11328

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

5 GARDENERS Salary: $6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE NO. 3470951

CONTACT: 244-8372

KENDAL THOMAS

LEONARDO HIGGS

LISA ROBINSON

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

LABOURER

CONTACT: 241-1777

CONTACT: 345-9363

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

LIZ BAKERY & FOODS

LUCIENNE ADAMS

11319

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: 6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6250

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11360

11321

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

MASON

SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK

CONTACT: 342-8339

11320

3 NAIL TECHNICIANS

11323

IVAN BARBER SHOP KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour

BARBER

CONTACT: 347-4734

CONTACT: 331-1977

11331

Salary: $6.50 per hour

11355

KAIERI PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHER

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE Weddings Portraits Real estate Underwater Video production Office work and editing Client Sales

CONTACT TELEPHONE NO. 346-1654 11303

11351

IRAUNDA NAIL AND STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ

REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS • College Degree • 5 years experience in wedding and underwater photography in the Turks

and Caicos • Competent in Photoshop, lightroom, Final Cut. • Competent UW photographer with own underwater photo equipment and lighting • Dive master certified • Work Long hours and weekends • Own Pro level Camera and Various lenses • Own Car Salary plus commission

PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO INFO@KAIERI.COM11334

JEAN JOSEPH SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-5808

11357

KATHMAE DURHAM GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-4239

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-241-3294 This position is for work permit renewal

11343

MARCELIN JEAN-GUY THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-7907

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11374

NOTICE This is a public service announcement from Provo Water Company: Bills for the 28th February, 2018 are now available. Please pay this bill by Friday 16th March 2018 to avoid disruption to your service.

PAYING YOUR BILL • Bills can be paid directly at Provo Water Company Office in Grace Bay 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

• Bills paid by online banking must be paid not later than 3 days before the due date.

• Bills paid at Grace-way Supermarkets must be paid not later than 24 hours before the due date.

IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT YOU ARE DISCONNECTED FOR DELINQUENCY: • The full amount plus the required reconnection fee must be settled before the service resumes.

• Service will resume the same day for accounts paid up before 12 Noon • Service will resume the following morning for accounts paid up after 12 Noon. Reconnections will not take place after hours.

Also, please note that our office will be closing at 2pm daily, commencing tomorrow March 6th, 2018 for the remainder of March (until further notice) while we prepare for the final migration to our new system.

Contact Customer Service Department on 946-5202.

11375

38 CLASSIFIEDS MARIE FORBES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

March 17-23, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MARINA RIGBY KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

MBA CONSTRUCTION PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

NATHAN SMITH

P&D EMPLOYMENT

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following:

QUITA JENNINGS Is seeking to employ a

MEP SOLUTIONS

ASSISTANT POOL TECHNICIAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

$7.00 per hour

ELECTRICIAN

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: $200 per week Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-7913

CONTACT: 341-5121

CONTACT: 243-4849

SAM SHOP

SNIP & CLIPJAMESLY PROSPER

STINA STUBBS

11373

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

11322

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $7.00 per hour

11363

LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

CLEANER

$6.50 per hour

LABOURER $6.50 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 231-4856

$6.50 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11336

CONTACT: 232-2001

HOUSEKEEPER/ NANNY

• Available to work weekends, holidays • Love children and pets • Clean police record • Salary: $6.75 per hour

11338

PLEASE APPLY VIA EMAIL TO: QUITAJENNINGS7@GMAIL.COM

11332

RESPONSIBLE. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY LTD. The Premier Security Company

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour

LABOURER PURCHASES $7.50 per hour

BARBER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2511

CONTACT: 231-7047

$6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11344

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11372

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $150 per week

CONTACT: 242-6718

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11327

RESPONSIBLE. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL

SECURITY OFFICERS Minimum Requirements

• 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

Applicants can submit their resume & identification to our office: #8 Southern Shores Building, Leeward Highway,

OPERATION’S MANAGER rules/guidelines • Monitor supervisor’s productivity and time management • Delegate responsibilities to whom the matter concerns • Communicate with clients and delegate matters to whom it concerns • Assist the Directors with any matters in relations to security officers and business operation • Designed employee programs: monitor and maintain PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS • 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 salary commensurable with experience.

Tel: 649 232 1007, email: admin2@presidential.tc

11358

PAYLESS WAREHOUSE LTD DBA QUALITY FOOD CENTRE 7 Hospital Road

Is seeking employees in the following categories for a large retail and wholesale Supermarket

MERCHANDISERS

• To assist the Merchandise Buyers in the purchasing of products for inventory stocking of shelves etc.

• Make sure the inventory is at the correct and most competitive cost for our customers using the manufacturer’s price and set up new inventory in the Mainframe System

CASHIERS

• Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions.

Usually involves use of electronics scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.

BUTCHERS

• Should be able to cut, trim, bone, tie and grind meats using butcher’s cutlery and powered equipment such as electronic grinder and band saw, to portion and prepare meat in cooking form; Cuts, trims and bones carcass sections or prime cuts, using knives, meat saw, cleaver and band saw to reduce to cooking cuts, such as roasts, steaks, chops, stew cubes and grinding meat etc.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Applicants can submit their resume & identification to our office:

#8 SOUTHERN SHORES BUILDING, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, TEL: 649-232-1000, EMAIL: JENNINGS@PRESIDENTIAL.TC

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY LTD. The Premier Security Company

The Operation’s Manager of Presidential Security Ltd, will be responsible for the daily management of the company that includes but not limited to: • Must be able to multi task • Prepare duty schedules • Confirm extra job requests by scheduling officers to work • Meet with clients and attend meetings as requested • Ensure work requests are recorded for billing; information passed to office assistant for billing • In charge of generating new business • Communicate with chief security and all supervisors of any change in information, staff, etc.

• 24/7 On call response: accept all company related calls and respond with an action immediately • Manage all security officers • Perform location checks as needed; ensure officers on post and following

Our growing and professional company is seeking the employment of individuals that are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the Security Industry.

RESUMES MAY BE SENT TO NORMA@NORWANI.COM 11359

11362

March 17-23, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 39

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

RCO LIMITED

Grace Bay Highway Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-6698

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11335

RELIABLE REFRIGERATION LIMITED DISCOVERY BAY Seeking a qualified

to perform advanced tasks in the trouble shooting repair, maintenance and installation of refrigeration, heating, air conditioning and ventilation and related system controls. Support and perform operations including operational interface, schedule changes, trouble shooting and repair of building automation systems EXPERIENCE: • 5-10 years required experience in industrial and commercial construction, maintenance facility or a fast paced company • 5-10 years preferred experience in hospitality and restaurant industry • Refrigeration & LPG experience strongly preferred • Salary commensurate with experience

CONTACT: 232-0061 OR EMAIL RELIABLEREFRIGERATIONTCI@ GMAIL.COM 11339

Magic Upholstering Shop

Interested candidate may contact the employer at 3425450 regarding employment Ricardo Fulford Immigration and Labour Consultant President of Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services ricardofulford@gmail.com (649) 346-1125 11369

CORINA’S DIAMOND SHINE

CARPENTER Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 332-0499

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11449

DMR GROUP HOLDING LTD

LABOURER

T&R PROFESSIONAL

THE COLLECTION

BY WELLINGTON DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

BLUE MOUNTAIN Is seeking to employ 4

CONTACT: 332-0085

11450

ISLAND BEE Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 242-8792

11365

THE CONCH SHACK BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-3887

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11349

MANUFACTURING FACTORY WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 247-5610

11324

THE PROPRIETOR’S PLAN #38 GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

CAR WASHER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-6278

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11448

J&B TAKE OUT GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER/ MAINTENANCE

COOK

CONTACT: 941-3312

CONTACT: 341-9019

Salary: $6.50 per hour

11350

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER to work 5-6 days per week. Wage $6.25 per hour.

CALL: 649 243 2851

LABOURER Work 5 days per week, from 8 am – 5 pm salary is $6.25 per hour.

Resume should be

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-1078

11461

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11460

SENT TO INFO@ DEMPSEYANDCOMPANY.COM

11383

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD. IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

ASPHALT QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

UPHOLSTER

JANITOR

is looking for a

Salary: $7.50 per hour

PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERY

Salary: $6.50 per hour

DAVID BLACKBURN

MASONS/ CARPENTERS

Salary: $6.50 per hour

FINE EYE POLISHING

is seeking to employ a

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

JANITOR CLEANER

This position is held by a work permit holder Salary: $6.50 per hour

DELROY LIGHTBOURNE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CACTUS VILLA TCI

HVAC AND LPG TECHNICIANS

- Seeking employment for the following:

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

ALLEN RAE ROBINSON VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $8.00 per hour

11459

• Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt, or other materials for the purpose of quality control.

• Sample and test mixtures to stay in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.

• Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure our products meet or exceed requirements of the appropriate agency or customer.

• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database.

• Obtain required certifications in a timely manner.

• Maintain all laboratory equipment, keeping track of all certification paperwork on lab scales and other equipment that requires annual recertification.

• Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.

• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty.

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.

• Follow all company policies and

OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.

• Perform general cleaning of work areas.

QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field • Clean Police Record • Valid Driver’s License SKILLS • Must know and understand all TCI/ DOT regulations, such as sampling frequency, sampling methods, graduation requirements, quality requirements, etc.

• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.

• Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations.

• Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets.

COMPENSATION • Based on Experience POSITION TYPE • Full-Time

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

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40 CLASSIFIEDS JOB ADVERTISEMENT LYDIA BUTTERFIELD IS SEEKING A

DOMESTIC HELPER

TO WORK BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. ON MONDAY TO THURSDAY & 7:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. ON FRIDAYS. Salary payable @$6.25 per hour.

CONTACT NUMBER 1(649)2320890

TCMILLWORK LTD.

Architectural woodworking, Cabinetry and Design | Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

A JOB VACANCY EXIST FOR A

consultants, site personnel, staff, employees, subcontractors and suppliers of TCMillwork in a professional and courteous manner.

• Certificate required: Carpentry-Cabinet making-Joinery • Working knowledge of AutoCad • High-end technical woodworking skills • Must have excellent leadership and communication skills, multi-lingual preferred • Professional, disciplined, punctual, reliable and affable Salary at $14.00 per hour

tcmillwork@tciway.tc contact person: Stephan 231-4537 This position is held by work permit holder

ISABELLA MARTIN LONG BAY HILLS Is seeking to employ a

NEW TECH CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

whose duties would include basic housekeeping and child care. Remuneration is $6.25 per hour. work days are Monday thru Friday.

Contact Delma HarveyGraham, Grand Turk email resume to hdelma@ hotmail.com

TELE CONTACT 2453580 11466

NATURAL DISTRIBUTION FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

POSITION: MILLSHOP MANAGER

• 12 years minimum in this position • Overseeing operation • Prepare and provide work, supplies, drawings to employees.

• Prepare orders for materials necessary for ongoing millshop operations in a timely and prudent manner.

• Delegation of work. Quality control. Ensuring the facilities at the millshop operate safely, efficiently and profitably, and are kept in clean working condition.

• Overseeing production schedules.

• Liaise with Owners, Purchasers, and

Please send applications to:

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GENERAL WORKER MAMMAL ASSISTANCE

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: MANGOREEF@ HOTMAIL.COM 11465

TILE LAYER Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 343-9313

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TOP FINISH

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

TOP O' THE COVE DELI

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Deli/Kitchen Manager CARPENTER

• Responsible for managing all departments. Employee scheduling, hiring, training.

Proper knowledge Salary: $8.00 per hourof the labor laws is a must • Inventory, pricing, merchandising, labor and operational processes to company standards.

• Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and rotation.

• Ensuring excellent11463 customer service/creating menus/Specials/controlling food costs.

• Previous restaurant manager experience and knowledge of catering and pricing is requirement.

• Must be able to work long hours, early morning, weekends and holidays.

• Must be able to lift up 70 lbs. Health and food Safety Certified.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and current physical exam.

• Previous local supervisory experience. Verifiable references and current CV is required.

• Full time position /salary range $26,000-$54,000 per annum commensurate with experience

CONTACT: 274-9303

Dishwasher/Nighttime Restaurant Cleaner

• Individual will be responsible for Cleaning kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, floors, windows and freezers.

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Lifting and stocking a requirement of position.

• Applicant should have previous working experience in this field. Must have a valid driver's license.

• Hours are 3 PM to 10 PM Salary range $15,500 to 31,400. Per annum. Verifiable references a must.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO SYRMONDG@BAYVIEWMOTORS.COM OR BRING RESUME AND REFERENCE TO DELI 946-4694.

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VACANCIES

VR Supermart, ERB Construction, Discount Auto Parts, Carrington Williams

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25-$7.00 per hour

LABOURER

2 SALES PERSONS Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-4442

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DOMESTIC WORKER - Must be willing to work weekends - Must be self motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently.

TIRE MAN

$6.25 - $10 per hour

MASON

$8-15 per hour

CLEANER

$6.25-$7.00 per hour CONTACT: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

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WARDS CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following:

VILLA DEL MAR

Bellman $7.50 per hour Construction Complete Carpenter $12.00 per hour PLATINUM SECURITY SERVICES

Security Officer $ 6.50 per hour DALVEM LTD

SEND INQUIRES TO:

North Pros Gym, Major Hill Road, North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands.

TEL: 649-231-4885

$6.25 -$10 per hour

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Domestic Worker $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-7212

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30TH MARCH 2018)

Senior Internal Auditor (Information Technology) – LWB12-01 DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Internal Audit LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7.1 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for IT audits and taking lead responsibility for IT audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan. The post holder will also be responsible for IT security and protocols within the Office of Chief Internal Auditor.

Immigration Officers - JCB12-2 DEPARTMENT: Immigration Department LOCATION: Various SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is a Law Enforcement position which supports the Senior Immigration officers and by extent the Border control and Enforcement (Immigration Department).

The purpose of the job is to perform joint duties with other sections within the department and with various Government

Deputy Collector of Customs – Finance -JCB12-3 DEPARTMENT: Customs Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $59,552.50 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY The Deputy Collector of Customs - Finance is a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the Customs Department. He/she has responsibility for the financial performance of the operational units within the Customs Department and provides leadership and direction to all officers in regards to financial matters pertaining to the Customs Department.

Administrative Officer - JCB12-4 DEPARTMENT: Revenue Control Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

Director of Maritime -CFB12-5 DEPARTMENT: Maritime Department LOCATION: Providenciales

SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The post is a senior management position mandated to oversee the efficient enforcement of applicable maritime laws and proper implementation of the duties and responsibilities of the Department; to conduct policy review and analyses, and to propose appropriate legislative action; to perform SWOT analyses and strategic planning to address both short and long-term issues and challenges of the Department.

Environmental Officers – CFB12-07

DEPARTMENT: Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) LOCATION: Various SALARY: $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The post is mandated to contribute and provide support for environmental, research, monitoring and environmental awareness programmes of the Department.

Speech and Language Pathologist - KHB12-8 DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit/Wellness Center LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards governing the facility and their discipline.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families;

Client Care Assistant – KH12-9 DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit/Wellness Center LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a practical nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient health care in the wellness center.

Clinical Nurse – KHB12-10

DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit/Wellness Center LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 5: $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY:

This a professional nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient/client health care in the Wellness Center/Special Needs Unit on Grand Turk and South Caicos.

Environmental Health Officers – KHB12-11 DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health Department LOCATION: Various Salary: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 plus allowances JOB SUMMARY To provide professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients’ health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

Community Outreach and Program Officer – CFB12-13 DEPARTMENT: Social Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 -$33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director, the incumbent will plan, develop and coordinate community-based programs focusing on improving the quality of life for community residents and enhancing community sensitization in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The post holder’s work involves managing, coordinating and scheduling community events, meetings and program activities.

Develop Control Officer – CBB12-14 DEPARTMENT: Planning Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 -$26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is a junior position with responsibility for the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made thereunder throughout TCI. The job holder will assist in ensuring the enforcement of the Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Planning and Building Regulations.

Clerical Assistant – CBB12-15 DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Prosecutions LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 3 - $16,707.50 JOB SUMMARY The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office.

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.

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TO THE MAX CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $100 per week. Must be willing to work MondayFriday

CONTACT: 245-7228

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS VILLA BELLA VITA Is looking for a

BUTLER

5 METAL ROOFING TECHNICIANS 1 CARPENTER Salary: $100 per day

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY SEND YOUR RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TOTHEMAXCONSTRUCTION@ HOTMAIL.COM 11366

to oversee household staff and maintain security and safety of the household guests. Able to communicate in English and answer phone and receive guest. Must be able to work flexible hours. With 5 to 10 years’ experience and ability to multi task. Salary: commensurate with experience

CONTACT: 941-5082 OR EMAIL PKARAM@ KARAMMISSICK.COM

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BERYL CHARLES WHEELAND Is seeking a

CAICOS TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING Is seeking to employ a

NANNY/ CAREGIVER

CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN Is seeking to employ a

to work 6 days per week.

Salary $6.50 per hour.

LABOURER HANDYMAN Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT 332-3767

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-6532

CONTACT: 332-2876

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CAICOS TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO FILL THE ROLE OF A

MARINE MECHANIC

Who will be responsible for repairing and maintaining inboard and outboard motors on boats JOB REQUIREMENT: • Must have at least 5 years of hands on marine experience • Must be equipped with the skills to repair all outboard and diesel engines • Must be able to use scuba gear to work on underwater running gear • Must be capable of operating vessels • Must have the technical skills to be able

to inspect, adjust and evaluate most of the mechanical and electrical parts of the boat including inboard motors, outboard motors, electrical systems, hydraulic system, fuel assemblies and propellers power bites bilge pumps • Must be knowledgeable to perform sea trails and have diligent not taking to record procedures Compensated $400 weekly Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday 8am – 12pm

Interested person call 649-243-6532 Or email: mobilemarinedon@gmail.com11380

POSITION AVAILABLE

AUDIO/VIDEO EDITOR MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsible for Preparing programs for television, advertisements, titles and graphics ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Responsible for creative materials liaising with the creative team, graphic designer and the Marketing Director to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.

• Responsible for accuracy and consistency of written, visual and web materials.

• Work with various offices to produce production schedules for creative proofs and liaise with international offices.

ENGINEERING MANAGER - Grand Turk & Providenciales

• 44 hours per week- Candidate must be qualified to Bachelors Degree or equivalent, hold qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and be able to work and travel to both Grand Turk & Providenciales Hospital Facilities.

• Responsible for managing mechanical and electrical engineering teams, and also external contractors. Be responsible for maintaining and implementing planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, lifecycle programs and be experienced in project management. Must be able to deliver highly technical training sessions to a variety of management levels.

Fully responsible for budgetary compliance and staff welfare, all due diligence record keeping, documentation, legislative compliance, HR responsibilities and working

to HTMs. Additional responsibilities are the oversight of Sub contractors, Role requires comprehensive understanding and producing of SLA's, KPI’s, and tender process. Training responsibility for staff under your direct control. Out of hours 'on-call duties', H&S and Fire Management & Disaster Management responsibilities are also included within post. Must have previous experience of working within a Hospital engineering environment, the role requires a very hands on personnel.

• Trade test and competency programs will be included at interview stage.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLY IN WRITING TOGETHER WITH AN UP TO DATE CURRICULUM VITAE TO: DPINNOCK@INTERHEALTHCANADA.TC CLOSING DATE: March 30th 2018 11394

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TO WORK IN A VILLA COMMUNITY A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is required to work in a villa community. This individual must possess the following skills: • Preferably at least 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel • Plumbing experience preferred • Housekeeping experience is a plus • Must have knowledge of pest control • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • Certificate or Diploma related to video editing • Eight or more years experience in Television Broadcasting (must possess relevant certification) with good production/trafficking skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment.

• Skilful operator of Audio/Video Editing Systems working on both online and offline materials as well as on special communication projects • Knowledge of TV, Camera, and Lighting for Quality Control, Animations, Motion Graphics • Production experience, good interpersonal skills and creative ability, good storytelling skills, a methodical mind, and ability to communicate well.

• Ability to meet deadlines and have strong organizational skills as well as an eye for detail.

• Management skills would be an asset.

• Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays Salary commensurate with experience.

Send Resumes to kay@acltci.tc or P.O. Box 230 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. No telephone calls please.

Interhealth Canada is currently recruiting for a Key Senior position within their facilities department. Successful candidate will be offered excellent packages depending on experience, development and training opportunities within the organisation.

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO: • Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

• Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have a

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good command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house • Preference will also be given to individuals who have worked within a 5-star luxury environment • Salary dependent on experience Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas or 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license.

Salary is $1500 monthly excluding service charge.

This AD is for a work permit, however, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders. Potential Turks Island candidates should also submit copies of their application to the Labor Board.

Please apply in writing to Human Resources, Beach Enclave, International Drive email: jasmine@beachenclave.com 11388

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Flow Sports 2 will be the home of the IPL and Commonwealth Games Messi scored twice and set up the other goal in the 3-0 win against Chelsea.

‘Fantasy’ Messi sets another milestone with 100th Champions League goal EVEN Antonio Conte had to smile Wednesday after witnessing the Champions League brilliance of Lionel Messi.

The Chelsea manager -usually stern and no-nonsense -- hugged the Barcelona genius with a smile indeed on his face after Messi single-handedly sent the Premier League side out of the competition.

If the Italian didn’t divulge what he said to Messi, he couldn’t contain himself in lavishing praise on the Argentine in his post-match media conference after the Barcelona star scored twice and set up another in their 3-0 win at the Camp Nou that saw the La Liga outfit make the quarterfinals 4-1 on aggregate.

In doing so Messi became only the second player to score 100 goals in the Champions League or European Cup, joining his Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo who is on 117.

“This type of player is born once every 50 years,” Conte told reporters. “We are talking about one single player with this capacity, with his ability, with these skills. He’s fantastic.

“It was a fantasy player who has pushed Barcelona through to the next round. He was responsible for the result.”

And in comments that are sure to disappoint the 30-yearold Messi’s many club suitors, the former Italian international added: “He’s a player who can change the final result for any team he is playing in but he started to play with Barcelona and for sure he will finish his career in Barcelona.

“Many teams can hope to have him in their team but it won’t be possible. This is a great story for Barcelona and Messi.”

Wednesday’s story was penned by Messi early.

He netted the 601st and fastest goal of his career at the 2:08 mark when he beat Thibaut Courtois through the legs from a tight angle with his non-dominant right leg.

Courtois is considered one of the world’s top keepers and the Belgian admitted afterward it was a shot he should have stopped. Chelsea’s task was thus made even more difficult.

Messi’s pacy run and vision set up Ousmane Dembele in the 20th minute to realistically finish the tie and the Argentine reached his Champions League century by beating Courtois through the legs again in the 63rd -- 13 years after his debut goal in the competition against Panathinaikos.

“I’m happy to have reached 100 goals in such a beautiful competition but the important thing was to move forward in a difficult match against a team with lots of really good players,” Messi, who became a father for the third time last weekend, was quoted as saying by Marca.

“We managed to score early and this was important.”

Often seen as a pro Real Madrid newspaper, Marca also acknowledged the Argentine’s brilliance.

“Messi destroyed the knockout with his dominating play, intervening with surgical precision when it was necessary,” it wrote. “He waited for his moment, acted on it and thumped Chelsea, which conceded goals when it played best.

“Despite the blue resistance, with a tireless Willian, there’s no way to beat Barça when Messi decides to play.”

Largely thanks to Messi, Barcelona heads into Friday’s quarterfinal draw as the secondfavorite in the competition behind Manchester City according to British oddsmaker William Hill.

SPORTS fans will be up to date with next month’s Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket competition and the Commonwealth Games on Flow’s newest sports channel—Flow Sports 2.

The premium sports channel was launched this week in the Caribbean.

Flow Sports 2 will be exclusively available to TV customers of Flow, according to a release from the company.

The channel will be packed with “must see” premium international and regional live sports starting with the Commonwealth Games on April 4th and the IPL which starts on April 7th. Viewers of the channel can also watch other flagship sports exclusively like Major League Soccer, IAAF events, New Zealand Cricket and FA Cup Football. “The introduction of Flow Sports 2 is a direct response to customer demand for compelling live sports in the Caribbean and to

accommodate the breadth of sport now available on the Flow Sports Network – establishing its position as the preeminent broadcaster of premium live sports in the region.”

The current Flow Sports channel is also getting a makeover and will be rebranded to Flow Sports 1. The channel will continue to give viewers access to riveting and outstanding sporting action including the Flow CARIFTA Games, CONCACAF Football Premier League, Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League, and High School Football, Rugby, Tennis, Racing and Cycling.

At the same time, Flow Sports Premier will be rebranded Flow Sports Premier League, establishing itself as the channel for die-hard football fans with dedicated 24/7 coverage of the Premier League – again only available to Flow TV customers. Flow Sports continues to have the

exclusive rights to the Premier League.

“We know how important sport is to the Caribbean”, said Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer at C&W Communications. “Viewers are demanding premium sports and want to see both the best and emerging sports stars from the region competing on the global stage. Flow Sports is proud to be the exclusive rights partner for brands like the IPL, Commonwealth Games and the Flow CARIFTA Games, as we continue to ensure that we give fans the access they deserve.”

Shuja also spoke of the importance of supporting the progress and development of sports generally. “It is

important for us as a company not only to invest in the broadcast of sports, but also establish events themselves”, he said. “We’ve been a proud partner of numerous sporting events across the region, including the Flow CARIFTA Games and the Flow Caribbean Club Championship. These events are the springboard for professional Caribbean athletes, and we’re extremely proud to provide continued support so that athletes can realize their dreams, as well as share the experience with millions of fans and supporters using our platforms”.

Viewers can learn more about Flow Sports 1 and Flow Sports 2 by visiting www. flowsports.co.

Tiger Woods finish within one shot of a playoff for a first victory since 2013 last Sunday.

Michael Norman is the Under-20 world 200m champion.

Norman breaks world indoor 400m record in only third race AMERICAN Michael Norman broke the world indoor 400m record in only his third race in the event.

The 20-year-old is the Under-20 world 200m champion and clocked 44.52 seconds at the US collegiate indoor championships in Texas.

Norman eased through the first lap in 21.33 seconds on his way to the record.

His time took 0.05 seconds off the previous mark set in 2005 by compatriot Kerron Clement, who won gold in the 400m hurdles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. (BBC)

Woods now favorite to win Masters in April TIGER Woods climbed to the top of two boards Thursday morning.

Woods birdied three of his first nine holes to take an early lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida, before doublebogeying his 12th hole to fall back.

During his hot start, Las Vegas moved Woods to the top of the odds boards, making him the favorite to win the Masters.

The Westgate SuperBook on Thursday moved Woods from 10-1 to 8-1, putting him slightly ahead of Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas, who are each 9-1.

Woods also is the Masters

favorite at Caesars Palace and William Hill sportsbooks.

After finishing in a tie for second at last week’s Valspar Championship, Woods entered this week’s tournament at Bay Hill as the betting favorite. It’s the first time he has been the favorite to win a PGA Tour event since the 2014 Honda Classic. At the Westgate, more bets were placed and more money was wagered on Woods to win the Arnold Palmer than on any other golfer.

With Woods off to a fast start again this week, Jeff Sherman -- golf odds specialist at the SuperBook -- said he adjusted Woods’ odds with anticipation of more support to come in for him to win the Masters.

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Greatrex and Messieur emerge victorious in FLOW/ Manchester United Ultimate Football Experience SEVERAL young footballers from the Turks and Caicos Islands experienced the FLOW/Manchester United Skills Ultimate Football Experience last Saturday, but it was Carson Greatrex in the 12-13 age group and Rosmith Messieur in the 14-16 age group who emerged victorious.

The winners, along with their respective coaches and a parent, were expected to travel to Trinidad for the second phase of the competition next Tuesday.

According to a release neither Messieur nor first runner up, Junior Paul, were available, so third place finisher in the 14-16 age group, Thomas Stephens would represent the TCI in the Twin Island Republic.

The initial country-stage clinics are constructed by local coaches, with a series of specially designed skills tests recommended by the Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS). This involves dribbling, and short passing/ shooting sessions, as scores are based on timing and the number of goals achieved.

In Trinidad, the two TCI representatives will join 28 other young footballers from across the region for a two-day skills session, and one-on-one training with CFU and MUSS coaches. All will vie for the ultimate prize of a trip to Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, and a chance-of-a-lifetime to participate in a talent development football camp.

The youngsters who were a part of the experience.

TCI coaches complete Advanced Beach Soccer course

The participants of the Advanced Beach Soccer course.

Some of the cyclists who competed in last Sunday’s race.

SECOND ANNUAL COMMONWEALTH DAY RACE:

Registre, Hernandez and Gardiner record wins FRIEDISE Registre, David Hernandez and youngster Ethan Gardiner all recorded wins in the second annual Commonwealth Day Cycling Race, which was held last Sunday in Providenciales.

Registre won ahead of Shanwell Gardiner and Joe Rousseau (who was visiting the islands from Canada) in the 25 miles advance division, which spanned five laps between the

Tropicana and IGA roundabouts.

Hernandez claimed victory in the intermediate division, which was a six laps (20-mile) race between Tropicana and Beaches roundabout.

Second place in that division went to Matthew Williams, while Gabriella Hegedus finished third.

Ethan Gardiner was the best cyclist in the Children’s division, which took participants two laps

between Beaches and Tropicana roundabouts.

Kymani Ewing finished second while Audrey McAnally placed third.

All three races started and ended in front of Zanzi Bar on the Leeward Highway.

Next on the agenda for the Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation is the First Circuit Race on April 28th, 2018.

SEVERAL coaches attached to the TCI Football Association successfully completed an Advanced Beach Soccer Coaching Course last Sunday in Providenciales.

Sixteen coaches, a mixture of established coaches, players and new comers took part in the course.

UEFA Pro Football Licensed coach and author of the new FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching Manual, Angelo Schirinzi instructed the coaches over five days.

Schirinzi also shared his wealth of experience with the local coaches.

The current Switzerland National Beach Soccer team coach has made over 19 appearances in FIFA tournaments. He also participated as a coach in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 in Tahiti. There, he guided the Tahiti National Team. In total, his 10-year instructing passage has carried him to regions like Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and CONCACAF member associations, where he has completed 30 courses, since 2008.

According to information from the TCIFA, as beach soccer sees a rapid increase in popularity, so

too will the FA push to equip its volunteers with the latest coaching concepts and tools, in its attempt to build a quality-coaching base, and promote structured sessions with its players. “This positive experience for coaches, and players alike, is also intended to serve as a recruitment drive, increasing the amount of persons interested in coaching, as TCIFA extends invitations for every educational course to its wider community, free of charge”.

Commenting on the course, TCIFA President Sonia Fulford remarked that: “The opportunity to equip our volunteer coaches with the educational and technical resources provided by these type of courses, will serve the objective of overall improving the programme.

Given our size and the accessibility to the sport of beach soccer in the TCI, it is one of the TCIFA’s objectives, to place attention to this area of football as we have the ability to excel at the international level. This FIFA course enables us to take a giant step in that direction.”

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Nine swimmers selected to represent TCI at CARIFTA NINE top swimmers will be representing TCI in the upcoming 2018 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships in Kingston, Jamaica (March 31 – April 3).

This year’s team includes six swimmers who participated in the 2017 CARIFTA. The team is well prepared to take on the best young age group swimmers in the Caribbean despite not having a proper competition pool.

According to TCI National Team CARIFTA swim coach Jessica Soderquist, “These games will be our best yet. The swimmers are better prepared physically and

mentally, and we have a great mix of swimmers who train locally and abroad (in UK, Bahamas, and US).” She continued, “Those who live and train here fulltime show great determination despite lack of competition swimming facilities.

And those who train off-island will bring their experience and mentor the others.”

CARIFTA Team Manager Caren Castillo added, “Although our swimmers do not have great training facilities, nothing fazes them. Their resilience amazes me every day. If it’s important, you will find a way.

If not, you will find an excuse.” No excuses for this team. The swimmers

Some of the swimmers represented TCI at last year’s CARIFTA.

are, as always, ready to do their best and make TCI proud.”

The full team reads: Jack Parlee, Caylen Castillo, Luke Haywood, Arleigha Hall, Lillian Taylor, Alex Maclaren, Raine Monte Williams, Georgia Greatrex and Leon Cummings.

Ken Reyes (third from right) during the race.

Reyes breaks his national 800M record NATIONAL athlete Ken Reyes broke his 800M record last Saturday while competing in the Digicel Grand Prix final in Jamaica.

The sixth former, who helped his team to a bronze medal in

the 4X800M relay earlier this month with a personal best split, was once again on the podium.

In the 800M, he clocked 1:52.41 to eclipse his previous record of 1:52:52.

Despite the third place finish,

Reyes said he was not satisfied with the result. “I could have gone way faster, but my first 400M was slow.”

Reyes hopes to continue improving in the 800M later in the season.

Hurricanes end Penguins unbeaten PHL run THE Turkberry Hurricanes got their first victory this season—a 3-1 win against the previously unbeaten WB Financial Penguins when the Provo Hockey League (PHL) continued last Saturday at the Graceway Sports Centre.

Rodley Yliodos scored the opening goal in the sixth minute of play, before Aaron Ellis equalised a little over a minute later, but Andrew Beavis ensured that the Hurricanes would finish the period on top. In the second period, Tom Phillips converted from a Samuel French pass to seal the game.

In the other Bantam Division clash Max Scholar scored six goals and an assist to lead the Coco Bistro Bruins to a 7-6 win over the Projetech Predators.

Maddox Zaidan-Jones led the Predators with four goals and an assist, while Moses Vargas and Ella Mcgurk added the other goals.

In the Novice Division, the Grace Bay Car Rentals Islanders recorded two draws. In the opener, they drew 1-1 with the Scotiabank Red Wings. Aiden Bromley carried the Islanders ahead in the opening period, before Jake Haggie equalised in the second.

Against the Grace Bay Resorts Conchorers, Bromley again scored the opener, but Matt Phillips answered in the fourth minute of the second period.

In the Midget Division, the combination of Tristan Grandsire

Aiden Bromley was on target for the Grace Bay Car Rentals Islanders.

and Carson Greatrex propelled the Villa del Mar Flyers to a 6-3 win against the Gansevoort Gators. The pair scored the opening four goal (two each) to carry their team comfortably ahead after the first period, but goals by Harry Schofield, Ronin Maclaren and Zachary Scholar brought the Gators within one.

Two additional goals from Grandsire late in the second period sealed the win.

In their second clash, the Gators edged out the Saunders Greyhounds 6-5. Scholar led the attack with three goals and three assists, while Maclaren added two goals, an assist and Schofield one goal, and two assists. Sebastian Turbyfield with two goals and Bradley Ayer, Joshua Saunders and Sam Emmanuel with one each, led the Greyhounds.

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CHHS retain Inter-High School National Track and Field Championships title THE CLEMENT Howell High School Eagles defended their InterHigh School National Track and Field Championships title, but they faced some stern test from the everimproving Raymond Gardiner High School.

The two-day meet, which featured 30 athletes each from 12 high schools in the TCI, was well supported at the National Stadium last Sunday and Monday.

According to the official results, CHHS ended with 599.5 points, while Raymond Gardiner finished with 506.5. Marjorie Basden High School finished third with 383 points.

Long Bay High School placed fourth with 286 points, ahead of HJ Robinson (272), MAHS (191),

BWIC (133), TCPS (111), HFA (58), ELHS (13) and INTC (8).

Coach of the CHHS, Randy Ford told the Weekly News that he was pleased with most of the performances of his athletes.

“The younger athletes did exceptionally well. It was their first championships and some performed according to expectations, nobody disappointed.”

The coach also praised Zoe Butler for her 400M and 800M runs and Junior Paul who also ran the same distances.

GOOD FUTURE Ford said overall the championships was not tough, but it was encouraging.

“I was encouraged by the

The Clement Howell High School Eagles tallied 599.5 points at the Championships.

performances of Raymond Gardiner, they really came out with some top

Williams renews contact with Flow TCI Flow TCI, a Cable & Wireless company, has officially re-signed 24-year old track sensation Delano Williams – the first Olympic athlete from the Turks and Caicos Islands as a pan-regional Brand ambassador.

Williams, who won gold in the 200M at the 2012 World Championships, several CARIFTA medals and an IAAF World Championships bronze medal, inked another two-year endorsement deal applicable across C&W’s fifteen Caribbean markets, the Bahamas, and Panama.

“I am honoured to sign with the #1 telecommunications provider in the Turks and Caicos, Flow, for a second term as a pan regional brand ambassador. Being a part of the Flow family since the inception of my career has proven to be and remains one of the best decisions I’ve made to date. I will always be a Flow-guy,” shared the Grand Turk born Delano.

Originally signed in October 2015, Delano has since joined a new two-year NIKE approved coaching program in Kingston, Jamaica called the Maximizing Velocity and Power (MVP) Track & Field Club, home to world class Jamaican sprinters such as Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, Elaine Thompson and Asafa Powell,

Delano Williams’s renewed contact is for two years.

to focus on his initial passion for sprint as his signature events.

“I wanted to put myself back into the sprinting world, because I don’t believe the 400m is for me. I believe wholeheartedly that my new coach, Paul Francis, who has coached world class Olympic medallist and world record holders, will get me where I need to go,” explained Williams.

It’s been four years now since Williams has run a 100M race, and in February, he opened his season with a time of 10.46 seconds, just a few split seconds shy of his 100M PB of 10.28 recorded in 2013.

He has declined the request to run the 4x400m relay at the 2018

Commonwealth Games to remain focused on his individual sprint training.

“Delano Williams has quickly become a household name in the Turks and Caicos. It has been quite an honour to work alongside he and his manager to capture the moments in his career that will be engrained in the history books of this country and this brand as he grows into an outstanding athlete” says, Darron Hilaire, Marketing Communications Executive.

We can expect to see Delano again at the British Olympic Trials, and the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships in August.

quality athletes; this speaks well for the future of the TCI in track and field. I am seeing that there are lot of quality athletes from Long Bay, Holy Family, Raymond Gardiner an

even Marjorie Basden which means that in the next two to three years there should be some exceptional relay performance at the CARIFTA Games for the TCI.”

Job fires a hat-trick for Cheshire Hall in PPL JEANLIS Job scored a hat-trick for Cheshire Hall in the latest clash of the Gilley’s Enterprises Provo Premier League.

The in-form striker threaded his way through the Beaches defence and managed to surprise the keeper after two minutes of play to place them on the back foot.

Ten minutes later, he produced a superb overhead kick from a cross for a 2-0 lead, before finishing off his hat-trick in the 34th minute.

Lenford Singh scored a consolation goal for Beaches in the 3-1 loss.

Jeanlis Job led the attack

Large team named by TCAAA for CARIFTA Games AT least 29 athletes will represent the Turks and Caicos from March 30 to April 2 in the Bahamas. The team will include Jamaica College trio of Wikenson Fenelon, Ken Reyes and Colby Jennings.

The three national record holders are expected to lead a team with some exciting up and coming athletes.

According to information from the TCAAA it is possible for another athlete to be selected before the team leaves.

The full team reads: Alexia Prince (CHHS), Garnika Brown (HF), Davion Durham (CHHS), Chadwyn Gray (RGHS), Brianna Brown (BWIC), Daria Coakley (CHHS), Renando

Germain (CHHS), Deajah Smith (HJRHS), Joshua St.Michael-Meghoo (RGHS), Darren Pierret (CHHS), Colby Jennings (JC/JAM), Zoe Butler (CHHS), Anara Alexis (BWIC), Archelande Joseph (RGHS), Wooslyn Harvey (CHHS), Junior Paul (CHHS), Ken Reyes (JC/JAM), Rebecca Barnadin (UNATTACHED), Brian Papin (CHHS), Martijn Healy (TCIM), Lavardo Campbell (CHHS), Gregory Fulford (MBHS), Jamal Champman (HJRHS), Noel Kenson (HJRHS), Mikyo Simpson (KC/JAM), Katrell Pierre (MBHS), Wilkenson Fenelon (JC/JAM), Latrell Saunders (MBHS) and Evnisha Saintvertu (UNATTACHED).

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