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LAWYER QUESTIONED

IN MONEY SCAM Canadian national and local attorney Peter Karam is currently being questioned about his alleged role in a money laundering scheme from Argentina to the Turks and Caicos Islands. PAGE  5

Late goals help TCI draw against BVI GOVERNMENT YET TO BE SERVED WITH BEACHES LAWSUITS PAGE  4

NEW COMMUNITY CABS TO REPLACE JITNEYS SOON

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Government yet to be served with Beaches lawsuits BY DELANA ISLES THE GOVERNMENT of the Turks and Caicos Islands has not been served with any notice of legal action by Beaches Resort and Spa. This is according to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson in response to queries on the matter from the Weekly News last week. The premier stated: “Nothing has changed since my statement in the House of Assembly. “The TCI Government has not yet been served with any documents and as such we cannot speak to the contents of it. “Until that time, we are unable to say anything further.” The HOA statement referenced by the premier involves the Government’s intention to grant tourism related businesses in the TCI reprieve from paying tens of millions of dollars in tax penalties if they pay off the principal tax owed during a two month amnesty period. Two weeks shy of when the amnesty is set to kick in - April 1 - Beaches resort revealed that they are sticking to their guns that they are the ones owed money in overpaid taxes as a result of agreements with and assurances from previous administrations. The Government states that the resort owes them $26.7 million in back taxes and they are willing to

write off $76 million in penalties against them. While giving no clear indication whether it will take advantage of the amnesty, the resort did make it clear that it will be going ahead with legal action it filed with the court in January to reclaim the money it believes is owed and for refunds. The company claims that there are also areas of positive tax adjustments which the Government “is required to make in favour of Beaches”, and that these and other related matters are the subject of lawsuits which they were compelled to file. The company has expressed that it feels a sense of injustice in the claims made by the Government for back taxes and has threatened closure of its massive resort by 2021. Checks with the court in relation to the Beaches lawsuit applications were up to press time, not fruitful. Meanwhile, during the amnesty period, 41 businesses can benefit from the penalty write off if they abide by the agreements of the amnesty. Excluding the $76 million owed by Beaches TCI, the Government will potentially be writing off approximately $9 million from the 40 other businesses, which are required to pay about $1.9 million before May 31.

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Beaches Resort and Spa

Amnesty for Beaches is miscarriage of justice, says Lightbourne BY DELANA ISLES ELECTED member for Grand Turk North, George Lightbourne, believes that the proposed amnesty on tax payment and write off of penalties for Beaches Resort and Spa is a massive miscarriage of justice to the Turks and Caicos Islands. In a statement to the Weekly News on Wednesday, March 13, the elected member suggested that if one were to agree that collecting taxes on behalf of the Government and not remitting it to the treasury is a criminal offence, then one ought to also agree that issuing an amnesty to exempt such remittance is equivalent to “providing a pardon to those culprits who are guilty of stealing from the Crown”. He said that in the case of the biggest beneficiary of the amnesty, Beaches TCI: “I honestly view this as a miscarriage of justice simply because it sets a dangerous precedence”. That precedent, Lightbourne said, is one which sends the impression that big companies can enter a country, conduct business, violate its laws and be rewarded by doing so. “It also makes the Government look weak, particularly because they disrespected their own audit report which revealed that taxes were indeed collected and not remitted.” He stated that his biggest concern is the fact that this was passed in Cabinet without any regard for equality as it relates to local businesses which owe the Crown substantially, probably not for accommodation taxes but in other areas.

PNP Elected member, George Lightbourne

“The question becomes: Has Cabinet turned a blind eye to a criminal act? Why were these particular companies chosen? What made them special? Why were they not prosecuted?” He noted that the public outrage is not only understandable, but also justifiable. “What is good for the goose should also be good for the gander.” He continued that while he welcomes development and investment into the territory, he is equally cognisant that businesses must abide by the law and there ought to be a level playing field for all. “Gone should be the days when investors view us as stupid, incompetent and weak. We should

not allow anyone to intimidate us or manipulate us into submission.” He added that this is no comparison to what was done in relation to the exemption for telecoms company Lime during the PNP administration, simply because Lime never collected the tax. When the matter was brought to their attention they were willing to impose the charges onto their customers to collect it, he said. “However, we intervened and relieved the burden on our people by exempting Lime from paying the penalties, but paying the principal. “If Lime had collected the tax and not remitted it, I would have never supported the exemption just like I do not support this current amnesty,” Lightbourne stated.

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Peter Karam questioned in Argentine money laundering case BY DELANA ISLES CANADIAN national and local attorney Peter Karam is currently being questioned about his alleged role in a money laundering scheme from Argentina to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Earlier this week, reports surfaced online from media outlets in Argentina that Judge Claudio Bonadio had ordered the arrest of three lawyers, an accountant and an investor from Miami and the TCI. The case involves the sale of 16 US properties owned by the late Daniel Muñoz, his wife Carolina Pochetti and his presumptive partners, and their re-investment in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Muñoz is the former private secretary of Néstor Kirchner (an Argentine politician who served as President of Argentina from 2003 to 2007). Shortly after the news broke, the Weekly News learnt that Karam was being questioned by investigators. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force or the Financial Services Commission have since not said anything on the case. On Thursday (March 21), Karam’s law firm Karam, Missick and Traube issued a press statement confirming reports that he was being questioned in connection with the Argentine case. The firm said Karam strongly denied “any wrongdoing whatsoever in relation to the allegations brought forward in the investigation”. “Karam is cooperating fully with authorities to provide the necessary investigative assistance, and this underscores his commitment to ensure that the truth and accuracy of the allegations is cast into the light.” Karam was directly quoted as saying: “High standards and a commitment to compliance and integrity is always maintained; this is my confidence as I cooperate with the investigation.” ARGENTINA MEDIA REPORTS The case involves $70 million that was allegedly washed in foreign countries by Muñoz and his partners.

Reports are that a significant portion of that money was laundered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. According to Argentine media company Infobae, judicial sources revealed to them that the court is seeking information from Jorge De la Hoz, Miami accountant of Muñoz, and lawyers Anthony D'Anniello and Peter Michael Karam. D’Anniello and Karam are alleged to be the ones behind the operation in Turks and Caicos Islands, and were said to be in Argentina between July 12 and 14, 2016, to have a meeting with another lawyer Miguel Angel Plo, who is the long time attorney of Muñoz’s widow. The widow Pochetti revealed to authorities that part of the illegal money is invested in the TCI, the report said. D'Anniello was listed in an Interpol notification under the “fugitive in a criminal process” sign. The Interpol notification read: “It is attributed to him having intervened fraudulently in shaping the legal, corporate and banking structure that worked at least between May 2010 and 2017, both in the Argentine Republic and transnationally, dedicated to the realisation of different maneuvers in particular the application of funds of illicit origin to the realisation of real estate investments in order to give legal appearance to part of the illicit money obtained by the late Héctor Daniel Muñoz as a result of related criminal activities with the illicit association commanded by the deceased Néstor Carlos Kirchner and Cristina Elisabet Fernández.” An arrest warrant was also issued for a fourth suspect Charles Serfaty, a Miami lawyer from the Biscayne Boulevard area, whom Pochetti described in her testimony to prosecutors as the most honest person in this entire “scrapping” process. To the list is added Isaac Esparza Hidalgo, a Mexican from Monterrey who, in exchange for covering gambling debts for the cousin of Muñoz’s widow, is alleged to have signed some papers that made him a nominal owner of the companies that bought land in the TCI to build

a hotel emporium that never came to fruition. The money laundering payroll is completed by Sean Sullivan, an investor in charge of the hotel complex that was to carry out the work, but who allegedly would have kept the money of Munoz’s relatives. The role of Miguel Ángel Plo was key in the framework, media reports stated. Argentine prosecutors learned from Pochetti and Carlos Gellert (another repentant in the case) that a significant part of the $70 million illegally obtained by Muñoz was invested in the TCI, while he was the private secretary of Kirchner and the primary recipient of bribes for public work. According to the report, both witnesses revealed that the final destination of the money is an endeavour under construction in Providenciales. Pochetti revealed that they decided to invest in the real estate project after a meeting in which her lawyer, who is also detained for the case, participated. Pochetti and other people involved in the cause visited many luxury resorts in Providenciales. She then came to know the luxurious

Lawyer Peter Karam of Karam, Missick and Traube

Amanyara Resort and allegedly invested part of the ill-gotten millions in Providenciales, not far from the resort. The report added that the investment was made with two companies called Marble Hill and Wood Haven, created by order of Pochetti and Gellert. The Argentina Financial Information Unit (which combats money laundering) intervened in the case through its contacts with sister agency the TCI Financial Services Commission. The money that was allegedly obtained illegally by Muñoz was said to be invested in several phases,

the report continued. While Kirchner was alive, investments were allegedly made in Argentina, and after the former president’s death, investments were then allegedly made in the United States. After the Panama Papers and the death of Muñoz, those investments were dismantled; among those were apartments in the Plaza Hotel in New York. The money then allegedly moved until it reached the Turks and Caicos Islands, the report stated. The judge in the case is currently trying to determine if Pochetti’s revelations to prosecutors are true.

Glorious gala to raise cash for autism charity THE PUBLIC is invited to attend an evening of fine dining and entertainment to raise money for an autism charity based in Providenciales. The gala is being hosted by the Grace Bay Resorts Foundation and will take place at Grace’s Cottage, Point Grace on Thursday, April 11, from 6.30pm. Attendees will be invited to help the foundation, which was created to contribute to the future of the TCI, celebrate 10 years of service. “We are committed to providing assistance to some of the most underprivileged schools, enhancing local educational

opportunities,” foundation director Johnna Messam said. The Hope Autism Classroom was established in 2015 and is the only institution that caters specifically to young children with autism in the TCI. “At an operating cost of $60,000 per year, financing of this classroom has become extremely challenging over the past couple of years, and has even led to the closure of the classroom last semester,” Messam said. “We are thrilled to welcome actresses and autism activists, Holly Robinson-Peete and Kim Fields as our hosts, and we look

forward to you joining us on this special evening, raising funds for a great cause.” Tickets for the event are $250 each or $2,500 for a table. Benefactors can select silver, gold or platinum at $3,500, $5,000 or $10,000 respectively. “We invite you to purchase a table or become a benefactor and make a real difference,” Messam said. “Your support can play a vital role in assisting with tuition for a student or even help with the procurement of a teacher and teacher’s aid. “You can help solve the puzzle one piece at a time.”

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Public opinion needed on tall building setback distances BY DELANA ISLES

THE PLANNING Department will soon be engaging the public as they work towards creating more specific development standards for buildings between seven and 12 storeys. The Government announced last week that the department has proposed amendments to Section 3.5.2 and table 3.8 of the Development Manual. The proposal was drafted as a result of recent changes to the setbacks and height requirements to accommodate 12 storey developments. In light of this, members of the public are invited to view a copy of the proposed amendments at the Department of Planning, Providenciales, Emily House, Leeward Highway and at South Base, Grand Turk. The electronic copies can be accessed on the Government website at www.gov.tc. A public consultation will then be held on Tuesday, March 26, at 5.30pm at the Conference Room, Department of Planning, Emily House, Providenciales and at the Conference Room, South Base, Grand Turk at 5.30pm. People are also invited to submitted written comments to the department at their email address - planningconsultation@gov.tc or drop off at any of their locations during workings hours before March 25. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS In considering the need to have more specific development standards in relation to the heights and setback requirements, the Planning Department proposes the following modifications to the Development Manual: SECTION 3.5.2 AMENDED (SETBACKS) Section 3.5.2 of the development manual is amended in paragraph (b) (coastal development) by deleting the first paragraph of subparagraph (iii) and substituting the following— “(iii) The setback for buildings of 11 and 12 storeys measured from the vegetation line is minimum of 200 feet. The setback for buildings from eight storeys up to 10 storeys measured from the vegetation line is 150 feet. The setback for buildings of six and seven storeys measured from the vegetation line is 130 feet. The minimum setback for buildings five storeys or less measured from the vegetation line is 100 feet, and the

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minimum setback for all type of buildings in iron-shore coastal areas shall be a minimum of 60 feet. SECTION 3.5.3 IS AMENDED (BUILDING HEIGHT) Section 3.5.3 of the Development Manual is amended by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting the following— “(c) Apartments, condominiums and hotels. For apartments, condominiums and hotels, the allowable maximum height of the building is 12 storeys up to a maximum height of 150 feet, provided that no habitable floors shall be allowed above 135 feet. Any building consisting of 11 and 12 storeys shall not exceed the maximum height of 150 feet. In order to qualify for the construction of buildings of 11 and 12 storeys, the entire acreage of the plot must not be less than five acres. Any building eight to 10 storeys shall not exceed the maximum height of 125 feet, provided that no habitable floors shall be allowed above 110 feet. In order to qualify for the construction of buildings eight to 10 storeys, the entire acreage of the plot must not be less than 3.5 acres. Any building consisting of six and seven storeys shall not exceed the maximum height of 90 feet, provided that no habitable floors shall be allowed above 80 feet. Any building five storeys or less, shall not exceed the maximum height of 65 feet, provided that no habitable floors shall be allowed above 55 feet. Buildings from eight storeys up to 12 storey building shall only be allowed on coastal parcels tourism related development zone at Grace Bay, the Bight and Turtle Cove. From Emerald Point to the Turtle Cove, bounded by parcel 60901/28 to the East and parcel 60713/250 on the West; And on coastal parcels, which are located on the northern coastline of North West Point specifically parcels (60101/6, 7, 8, 17, 33,38, 39; 60000/75, 77, 79; 60000/138 – 155; 60000/617 and 60006/618). Meanwhile, the development manual is also amended by deleting Table 3.8 and substituting it with building setback distances being measured from the furthest projection of the proposed buildings, including any roof overhang, stairway, balcony, window projection or veranda. Setback distances required between buildings: One and two storeys is 25 feet; three to seven storeys is 35 feet; and eight to 12 storeys is 45 feet.

CRIME AGAINST TOURISTS

OVER the past few weeks there has been a rapid rise in crime against tourists in the Turks and Caicos Islands, especially in Providenciales. The situation has become so worrisome that the US Embassy recently published an advisory warning spring breakers and other Americans to be wary of visiting such places as the Bahamas and the TCI. Just last week the local media carried disturbing accounts of tourists being robbed at gunpoint on the streets, restaurants and other public places on Provo. What can be done about this menace that, if continued unchecked, could potentially threaten the future of our tourism industry? What are your thoughts?

No work ethic

The expectations of our youth have changed since the turn of the century. They now expect jobs where they are not required to work. They now turn to crime.

Measured reaction

The TCI has emerged from an unknown country in the West Indies or the Caribbean to a much soughtafter destination. These incidents that we are hearing of and reading about do not help the destination at all and they serve to weaken the attractiveness of TCI as we all know it today. These US travel advisories are not going assist, especially in the region as the TCI and the Bahamas survive off tourism like no other country in the English-speaking Commonwealth Caribbean. Where these brief spates of crime remain unchecked our tourism product, survival, feasibility and business model will be purely at risk. The spate of crime must be arrested, so that it does not mushroom into a greater problem for the TCI. Genuine law enforcement tactics must now be considered. What is the police commissioner doing? It begs the question of whether an English police (Bobby) from Scotland Yard can actually understand the reality of the TCI situation on the ground. Do they know areas of Five Cays, Dock Yard, etc where the youth who are prone to do this kind of thing, actually live? There was a time when we all knew who we were, whose children walked the street and their behavioral patterns. It was easy to contain that generation of youth and to curtail his behavior.

Today the society and demographic are new, diverse and largely unknown. This is the problem and the greater challenge for law enforcement. Any reaction to this wave must be measured, precise and forceful.

Crime pays

The lack of concern over our main industry, tourism did not start with the current crime wave. We must remember when Mike Misick laid down and blocked Airport Road causing tourists to return home without landing. We have 16 top leaders on trial and during the 2003-2009 Government examples were set for our younger people. Crime can pay.

Proper laws

Most recently the commissioner of police announced a policy to track all persons by tying police records to fingerprinting and tracking of persons. They should really consider proper laws to protect law abiding citizens and to start by taking the prints of known criminals, repeat offenders, those that are prone to commit crimes first. There is no real trust of the police force by the public so that we all just willingly give them our fingerprints. Where are the regulations, laws and guidelines that would govern the use of gratuitous taking of personal biodata? Random fingerprinting as a law enforcement device certainly has potential but there must be safeguards to protect rights and privacy of the citizenry. The spate of crime is intermittent; it rises up then goes down. It seems to come from disaffected youth and the violent culture on US media. The school system should help law enforcement in dealing with these your

persons who are likely to commit acts complained of such as gun offences. Community policing can really help.

Action now

The Government must do something about it. It’s getting out of control.

Info exchange

The travel advisory itself seems benign in effect as it admonishes the visitor to walk with someone at night, open doors to known persons, not to resist a robbery attempt, and the rest are general to all persons travelling the globe. Yet sites like those of the US State Department, Trip Advisor have been known to shut other countries down and to deter visitors. Certain resorts and restaurants can invest in greater security systems, cameras, tracking devices and other preventative methods. The law enforcement process may consider harsh measures such as corporal punishment, canings like in places Singapore and Indonesia. The police department may liaise more with businesses and the wider community on the nature and sources of criminal activity. More information can be exchanged. Police can be made more aware of the local community and how things function. They would know where to go properly police this island of Providenciales.

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Astwood defends alert to DECR about illegal activity BY DELANA ISLES HON. SEAN Astwood has refuted allegations that he is in cahoots with the owners of Las Brisas resort to “kick locals off of the beach” in Chalk Sound. Allegations appeared this week on social media that the elected member for the Five Cays, South Dock and Chalk Sound had made

assurances to the resort owner that he would contact the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR). The aim of which was to remove a young, local businessman from offering his services of private jet ski and other water related services to guests of the hotel. On Wednesday (March 20), Astwood addressed the claims,

stating this issue, among many others, was indeed raised in a Chalk Sound community WhatsApp group, of which he is a part. He said there are issues of people trying to sell alcohol and or drugs to tourists, allegations of illegal operations on various beaches in Chalk Sound, and people risking injury by crossing the street to access Taylor Bay beach near a blind curve. “Over the weekend I visited and witnessed persons crossing the street close to the blind curve and the parking situation on the curve. “Therefore I recognised the need for regulations to be enforced for the safety of persons utilising, and for the protection of those operating legally on the beach. This is why I referred the issue to DECR.” He noted that members of the Chalk Sound WhatsApp group include senior police officers, former premier Rufus Ewing, the wife of the leader of the Opposition, PNP member Hon. Josephine Connolly, and former PNP candidates Rachel Taylor and Dameko Dean. “I only mentioned these persons to demonstrate how the allegations that I am cutting a side deal with the owner of Las Brisas in this open forum is ridiculous. “This deviousness speaks to the

Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood

levels some persons would stoop to further their political agenda. “In this case they have the electorate for fools because the chat consists of PDMs, PNPs, Independents, and persons who are not eligible to vote. “It is a shame that persons would screenshot selected portions of the discussion.” The deputy premier further called on the person who revealed part of the group’s discussion on the issue,

to reveal the entire conversation. “I will continue to perform my role as the MP for Five Cays, South Dock, and Chalk Sound as long as the electorate will have me. “I will continue to respond to residents’ issues and queries in the Chalk Sound WhatsApp group and/or directly. “The person(s) behind the misleading screenshots will not prevail in their attempt to stop me from dealing with the issues facing my constituency,” Astwood stated.

Leader of the PNP Opposition Washington Misick

PNP says Opposition Contingency fund tapped for $6.8k for police, prison and repatriation leader was barred from radio show BY OLIVIA ROSE PROGRESSIVE National Party (PNP) leader Washington Misick was barred from appearing in a scheduled interview on the Government’s radio station, according to his party. Misick, who was recently re-elected as leader of the Opposition, was slated to speak on Friday, March 15, on Radio Turks and Caicos (RTC). The Opposition Leader was subsequently notified that the popular radio talk show ‘Expressions’ had been cancelled that day because of “orders from above”. In a statement posted on the PNP’s Facebook page, the party said the show was cancelled “as per instructions by the

Government”. “This act is contrary to RTC’s ordinance and we will pursue redress through established process,” the party statement said. The cancellation came mere days after Misick claimed that Beaches parent company Sandals Resorts International owe a whopping $164 million in taxes - not the $26 million that the Government had said. The Weekly News reached out to Misick who declined to comment on the issue until further consultation with his counsel. According to the TCI Broadcasting Ordinance, denying any political party or its members airtime to discuss varying political matters is in direct contravention to the law.

THE GOVERNMENT has approved some $685,806 to be taken from the contingency fund to continue the work of the Royal TCI Police Force, Her Majesty’s Prison and repatriation efforts. This was revealed during a meeting of the Appropriations Committee on Monday (March 18). The approved money is in addition to what was already budgeted for these agencies for the 2018-2019 financial year, and as such they form part of the supplementary budget. Presenting the first supplementary estimates for the fiscal year, was Doug Parnell, chairman of the Appropriations Committee. Parnell stated that the estimates before the committee began with contingency warrant number one. This was additional funding for repatriation cost at $500,000 for the Deputy Premier’s Office and Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services. Contingency warrant number two is for additional funding for prison rations and discharge allowance

and the Ministry of Home Affairs, while contingency warrant number three was for additional funding for repairs to the police building. The Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill elected member also noted that the Contingency Fund is now set at $3,514,194 out of a budget of $4.2 million. Parnell disclosed that $500,000 of the money taken from the fund will go to the Border Control Department to continue their repatriation of illegal migrants programme. “We learned that the Immigration Department, and by extension the Ministry of Border Control and Employment was challenged and encountered daily with illegal migrants’ activities, whether it was through vessels, over stayers and persons engaged without the proper work permit. “These were ongoing critical concerns. We learned that this has widespread implications as it is generally associated with human trafficking and smuggling, the illegal arms and illicit trade with adverse

social and economic impact,” the member said. He also revealed that four more sloops arrived in 2018 than in 2017, 615 more illegal migrants were apprehended in 2018 than in the previous year. Parnell also disclosed that the cost to house detainees until they are repatriated is costing the territory $1,221 every three days that persons are detained. He said these figures reflect a 292 percent increase in costs for 2018 over 2017. Meanwhile, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force was allocated $65,806 to repair the roof of the Samuel Williams building in Providenciales which suffered severe damage during hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Her Majesty’s Prison will receive $120,000, $114,000 of which will be used to purchase food for the prison and the remaining $6,000 for discharge allowances paid to inmates upon completion of their sentences.

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New community cabs to replace jitneys soon BY OLIVIA ROSE CHEAP illegal jitneys will soon be a thing of the past as the Government rolls out its community cabs initiative to make public transportation safer for commuters. On Tuesday (March 19) the Government issued a flyer with specific details for those wishing to apply to run community cabs. The application forms, which are available from the Road Safety Department, have a number of regulations and requirements that each driver must follow in order to be registered. Community cab drivers have to register their vehicle, keep it insured and licensed and display a photo ID among other requirements. The registered drivers will also have to operate white sedans with vibrant turquoise strips which will make them easily identifiable. According to the application form, each applicant must have a business licence from the TCI Business Licence Office to operate a public service vehicle. The driver will be required to display their licence on the rear view mirror inside of any public service

vehicle they operate and must provide details of the licence to any passenger who asks. The fee for community cabs is $420 per year. Unlicensed taxis have caused contention for some time. With reports of sexual assaults, robberies and fighting many mounted calls for jitneys to be regulated. Some tourists have complained that the ‘jitney’ cars and minibuses are not only unlicensed but uninsured, poorly driven, and that drivers sometimes charge tourists inflated rates. The usual $2 jitney fare is often replaced with a $3 to $7 lift per person. Last April, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said that having a reasonably priced public transportation system is essential for travel to and from work and school. She explained that legalising the industry would mean that legal entrants are given time to register before strict enforcement is rolled out. “I think people need to understand that jitneys make way more than taxi drivers and so we expect entrants and that is why it is important to have

Jitney vehicles in the Turks and Caicos Islands

that category. “Persons can make that investment before we crack down completely on those who are illegal in the industry. It’s very, very lucrative.” She said that some jitney drivers

may not be qualified to drive the community cabs once the law comes into force. The premier, who was vocal on this hot button issue while in Opposition, has maintained her

concern for the safety of women and children who use unregulated, illegal jitneys. “It is going to make it safer; it is going to make it legal,” she previously said.

Students shadow bank employees YOUNG women visited the branches and offices of CIBC FirstCaribbean on March 8 to fill a variety of positions for the day. The job shadow was one of the bank’s key activities across its 16 regional members to mark International Women’s Day, observed around the world. It saw scores of female students from secondary and tertiary institutions joining meetings with senior managers and executives or going on the frontlines with retail staff. In the TCI, each of CIBC FirstCaribbean’s three branches - Grace Bay, Leeward Highway, and Grand Turk - hosted a female student, all with a firm grounding in accounting and business studies. They sat in on meetings with senior bank members, worked with head tellers, assisted in writing up entries and got a feel for other daily activities at the bank. At the Grand Turk branch, college student Lanardia Robinson

shadowed branch manager Queena Wilson. In a press release on March 15, Wilson said she was “very impressed by Lanardia’s enthusiasm” and that she was a “quick learner.” Robinson said: “Being in the bank is so different from just being in the classroom. It was an amazing experience and I learned a lot.” Grace Bay branch business manager Curley Been hosted A-level student Aletria Gardiner. Aletria said: “I’m honoured to have been selected for this opportunity for International Women’s Day. “It was an exciting experience and now I’m eager to work in the field. I’m ready to send my resume to CIBC FirstCaribbean today.” And college student Sheena Agustin was mentored by branch manager Claudette Higgs at the bank’s Leeward Highway location. In a message to staff to mark the day, Colette Delaney, the first female chief executive officer of the bank, said that while the bank was proud

CIBC FirstCaribbean employees and apprentice Aletria Gardiner at the Grace Bay branch

of the number of females serving at very high levels, there was still room for improvement, especially at the senior executive level. “I am reminded of this every time I chair a meeting of our executive

committee and realise I am the only female around the table, although I do have some company in the senior executive team and the senior leadership team,” she said. However, she added that she was

“proud of the support system we have put in place to help our women develop and rise to whatever level of our organization they may aspire to.” The bank has 3,000 employees, 70 percent of whom are women.

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Cardiology services are now available on island PATIENTS with heart problems who require cardiology services will now have easy access to it through a visiting consultant programme at the TCI hospital. The announcement was made on Friday, March 8, at the Cheshire Hall, Providenciales, medical facility. The new development will provide in-country access to cardiology medical care that was previously only available under the Treatment Abroad Programme (TAP). Under the Visiting Consultant Programme, medical expertise from all over the world in various specialties will visit the island on a periodic basis to deliver services in outpatient clinics and carry out procedures which are not permanently available in-country. Visiting consultant cardiologist, Himanshu Shukla MD will deliver adult cardiology noninvasive programmes, specifically, echocardiography rhythm monitoring and consultations at a tertiary care level. Statistics from the hospital show that cardiology and ophthalmology, which deals with eyes and vision, are the two most frequently required medical services under the Treatment Abroad Programme. As such, the introduction of incountry cardiology care is expected to reduce the Government’s expenditure and the need for patients to travel abroad. Those who require cardiology services will be identified by the hospital’s internal medicine physician to ensure the referral is clinically necessary. The service will be delivered on a quarterly basis with clinics ranging from seven to 10 days, based on patient volume. NEW TECHNOLOGY The hospital announced an innovative technology under the programme as an alternative to the traditional Holter monitor that measures and records a patient’s heart activity. A stick-on Zio patch empowers patients to maintain a clean, uninterrupted signal with minimal effort or disruption to their lifestyle. The miniature device also gives the assurance of reliable data with a clear and comprehensive look into a patient’s heart rhythm over longer periods for more appropriate diagnosis.

There are also no wires to manage, batteries to charge or leads to reconnect. Cindy Durham, a cardiology patient and nurse at the hospital was used to demonstrate the technology during the press briefing. The first visiting consultant cardiology clinic was held last week with overwhelming positive feedback from patients. Dr Shukla, who conducted the clinic stated that the technology is also more customised to the patient population, suitable for local climatic conditions, cost effective and has minimal hardware. A portal ultrasound has also been used during the consultant visits, which is another expansion of the hospital’s current capacity. Dr Shukla stated that building a cardiology programme is advantageous to the territory. He said based on population demographics and steady growth, anyone could experience a cardiology issue at some point. “It is an unfortunate, but a realistic statistic. An increase in diabetes and renal health-related conditions across the community can precipitate heart related issues for persons. “Therefore, appropriate screening, management and counselling for patients early in the process is invaluable,” he said. He also believes that the transition and growth of the programme will be successful in the long term since the infrastructure and platform have already been provided. Also in attendance was chief executive officer of InterHealth Canada at TCI Hospital, Daniel Carriere. Carriere said: “It is great that we can bring this type of talent to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Dr Shukla’s credentials, experience and qualifications are impeccable and we are very fortunate to have a person of this calibre providing services.” He said this is another example of bringing services close to home, which is always great for patients and their families. “We are always open and willing to work with Ministry of Health - TCI Government in exploring avenues that will ease the burden on government budgets. “We recognise that healthcare is expensive by nature, and anything that the organisation can do to lessen the cost and continue to improve services for our patients is something

TCI healthcare management, officials and professionals with visiting consultant cardiologist Himanshu Shukla (second right)

New in-country cardiology service and equipment will significantly impact the cost incurred for treatments abroad

we are interested in doing.” TREATMENT ABROAD Interim chief executive officer of the National Health Insurance Board, Dr Terese Maitland, said that to date most patients who require cardiology tests and procedures, ranging from non-urgent to life-threatening emergencies, are treated outside of the TCI under the auspices of the Treatment Abroad Programme. This programme is managed by the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP). Statistics show that cardiologyrelated referrals rank second in the total number, account for about 12 percent of treatment abroad referrals and a substantially larger percentage in terms of cost, Dr Maitland revealed. “NHIP is excited about this endeavour, which is anticipated

to be more accessible to a broader cross-section of our valuable clients and beneficiaries, facilitate prevention and early detection whilst simultaneously being cost effective and allowing us to stretch our health care dollars,” he added. Chief of medical services, Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tennant also welcomed the new service. “Cardiovascular disease is prevalent in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is very important for us to support primary healthcare in preventive measures to reduce the impact on secondary and tertiary care interventions.” She stated that Dr Shukla has also graciously funded 10 Zio patches for local patients to kick start the programme. “We are very appreciative of healthcare providers who view their expertise as a means of delivering a

philanthropic service, as opposed to strictly focusing on the bottom line. “The introduction of paediatric patients to the cardiology programme requires the creation of a business case, which is currently under creation. Our next iteration is to include paediatric patients.” Dr Braithwaite-Tennant stated that while Dr Shukla’s first clinic visit was held in Providenciales due to patient numbers, this does not eliminate the prospects for future visits to Grand Turk. Minister of Health Edwin Astwood also brought brief remarks on the new services. “The introduction of the programme is very commendable as we are moving in the right direction. “We are extremely happy to see this state-of-the-art technology being introduced in the Turks and Caicos Islands...”

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There is hope in the financial services industry BY DREXWELL SEYMOUR GIVEN the natural beauty of our islands including our beaches, tourism will continue to play a very integral part of our economy. However, this industry is competitive and fragile and it is important that we explore other industries to maintain our livelihood. I must admit I was one of those persons who felt that the financial services industry was dying due to my belief that the industry was overregulated and the fact that the UK is insisting on the public beneficial registry for the overseas territories. However, this year I am now hopeful of the possibility of the expansion of the financial services industry after having David Stewart (a partner at Griffiths and Partners) on the Financially Speaking Show (a show hosted by E Jay Saunders and me). THE FRAGILITY OF TOURISM We are in the hurricane zone and the hurricane season is from June to November. I am thankful that we have been blessed not having hurricanes annually but whenever we do, it can upset our main industry. On the other hand, a hurricane will not cause any disruption in the

financial services industry. The economy goes in cycles, sometimes up and sometimes down and so depending on the cycle our tourism industry is subject to ups and downs. In addition, given our geographical proximity, we are particularly reliant on the North American economy which has regular recessions which can impact our real estate development and tourist industries dramatically. However, the incorporation of companies and other financial services activities are not solely dependent on the North American economy, and may not be significantly impacted like that of tourism related services. The crime situation is still not at the place where we would like to have it. One robbery or shooting incident can have an impact on our tourism industry. However, it will not impact our financial services unless there are major crimes. Beaches, our largest employer plans to exit the market in 2021. We do not know at this time whether it is finalised as yet now that the amnesty for the waiver of the penalties has been approved. If Beaches decides to leave the TCI, it will have a dramatic impact on our economy.

Do we have an alternative plan in place in the event of Beaches’ exit? The expansion of financial services can be our alternative especially if you see the impact it has had on islands such as the BVI and the Cayman Islands. BVI AND CAYMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES The BVI and the Cayman Islands have established themselves as global leaders in the financial services industry. In the BVI, financial services income directly contributes 56 percent of the economy, which is equivalent to $177 million. In addition, the sector has more than 5,000 employed persons directly and indirectly. It is a critical component of the BVI’s economy, and is the source of more than 60 percent of government revenues. In the Cayman Islands, financial services contribute more than 35 percent of overall government revenues. The overall total income produced by the financial services industry is $1.01 billion, or 42 percent of GDP. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TCI EXPANSION With the contribution that the BVI and the Cayman Islands receive from financial services, there is clearly an

opportunity for the TCI. In the TCI, the total GDP contribution from financial services (including domestic financial services) is around 8.5 percent or $85 million. While Cayman and the BVI may be far ahead of us with their niche markets, we too can develop our own niche areas and in turn provide alternative revenue, business opportunities and highly paid, rewarding professional employment opportunities for the people of the TCI. The TCI is in a great location from North America. It can be easily accessed and we branded ourselves as a high end destination providing the opportunity to attract major international financial services businesses to the TCI. CONCLUSION Despite the many legislations and the

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public register fiasco, it is believed that the financial services industry will continue to grow. I know the Government has commissioned an independent report from an international consultancy, and established a committee to set an action plan in place for the expansion of the financial services sector. Hopefully, we will see some results soon given that this initiative has been around since 2014. If in Cayman and the BVI, financial services can contribute millions of dollars to their economy, so can the Turks and Caicos Islands. The opportunity is there. We need to invest heavily in marketing and run with it so we do not have to depend entirely on this fragile tourism industry.

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The Boeing 737 Max story SINCE there have been two serious crashes of Boeing 737 aircraft with the latest configuration called Max, they have been grounded by most of the world’s airlines including the USA. It should be remembered that the United States airline industry is so large it is equal or larger to all of the world’s other airlines put together. The USA has more Boeing 737 8/9 Max than any other country. It has not had any issues with the Boeing 737 but the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) folks and president Donald Trump in the states decided to ground the aircraft. Boeing insists the planes are safe. Were the FAA and president Trump well advised to

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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

ground these planes or were they just playing politics? If a USA plane crash happened, the FAA and Trump could be criticised for allowing the Max configurations to keep flying. To begin with the Boeing 737 is the world’s most popular aircraft. The 737 has been manufactured in numerous configurations since early 1968. At least 9,000 have been built.

Some sources say 10,000. There have been few 737 issues over its 51 years. Boeing 737’s have received some changes over the five decades of production. This popular plane is a very safe aircraft. The 320 Airbus that competes directly with the Boeing 737 has also had success with 5,600 built. In 1955 my career took me

into the aircraft industry just as jet engines were replacing propellers as fast as possible. My employer built precise parts for jet engines. In 1988 I returned to the industry with a south Florida firm. We designed and built very special ground support equipment for Boeing and the world’s airlines. I report this to explain that we have stayed close to the airline industry for many decades. In 1963 Boeing introduced its 727. The 727 was an aircraft with a generous cabin. A full-size aircraft with three engines. Boeing 727s had a steep aircraft take off angle that at the time took your breath away. Then the 727 began to have problems, several crashed. Like the 737 Max, Boeing insisted the 727 was a safe aircraft.

It was eventually discovered that pilots were operating on the edge of prescribed normal take-off and landing speeds and angles. The standards were changed and the 727 continued to live on, unchanged. Soon the 727 fuselage cross sections were adapted to a new aircraft with two less thirsty engines. This new plane became the now famous 737. For some years both 727 and 737 were both manufactured. Boeing halted 727 production in 1978. Will the solution to the latest Boeing 737 follow the 727? A simple change in take-off instructions? Because of the flawless 737 Max record with USA Airlines this could be the answer.

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THE VIEW FROM EUROPE

The Caribbean’s cybersecurity response must evolve A FEW days ago, British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt, a Conservative, began an important address in an unusual way. Speaking on the subject of ‘Deterrence in the cyber age’ he quoted Tony Benn, the late left-wing Labour politician and peace activist. Mr Benn, he observed, had written in his book ‘Arguments for democracy’ that there were five questions every citizen should ask of those who hold power: What power have you got? Where did you get it from? In whose interests do you exercise it? To whom are you accountable? And how can we get rid of you? Of these, Mr Hunt said, the most important was the last, noting that in response Mr Benn had said: “If you cannot get rid of the people who govern you, you do not live in a democratic system.” By invoking the view of someone of a radically different political persuasion, the UK’s Foreign Secretary made an essential bipartisan point. Being able to remove politicians should matter, he said, in every nation that believes governments can only be replaced by citizens through free and fair elections. “The freedom to pass judgement on your leaders and change your government peacefully, through the ballot box, is the defining quality of a liberal democracy,” Mr Hunt also observed. Britain’s foreign secretary went on to place this in the context of having a clear policy and practical responses to malicious cyber-attacks which

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multiple reports suggest now pose a fundamental threat to democracy. In order to combat the insertion of the interests of third nations into the political process of others, Mr Hunt suggested that closer cooperation was needed between nations that trust one another. To this end, he said, Britain was increasing the number of ‘cyber attaches’ in its embassies around the world. These women and men would work alongside “host governments to raise the cost of malicious cyber activity and safeguard a free and secure internet”. Singling out its support for Jamaica, he noted that Britain was now supporting over 100 countries worldwide to help them strengthen their cyber security. If democracies did not jointly defend themselves, the political damage, he suggested, would be “perhaps impossible to repair”. Although much is now known about the use of data harvesting by Cambridge Analytica and others, and the related use of carefully targeted social media stories in some election campaigns, there is so far no evidence of third country interference in the

Caribbean electoral process. Unfortunately, the signs are that this may not last. A new multidimensional form of cold war is emerging. It involves in part the use of data accumulation, hacking, targeted social media messaging and other subtle external interventions which aim to change legitimate political and electoral outcomes. If as experts predict, this will become the norm, countries small or large with high internet and social media penetration such as those in the Caribbean, will need to consider what within their competence they can do to protect their democratic systems, as well as their economies and citizens. For small nations with limited resources this may require alliances and defence arrangements more usually associated with physical security. As Mr Hunt indicated, there is now an evidence-based understanding of which nations have an interest in skewing electoral outcomes or creating instability and dissent. However, what is lacking according to recent studies is a detailed understanding of the

multiple impacts and the responses required. In February, the UK’s Global Cyber Security Centre (GCSCC) published a report which indicated that as nations become increasingly dependent on technology, understanding the implications and mitigating cyber harm has never been more important. In her introduction to the study, the centre’s founding director, Professor Sadie Creese, wrote: “If we do not ensure that cyber security capacity exists across the entirety of cyberspace we will inevitably develop cyber ghettos, places where harm is prevalent and where attacks can be successfully deployed and also from where they can easily be launched.” GCSCC identified areas of potential cyber harm which go far beyond normal definitions of national security. It suggested that these required much more study and a methodology to identify the areas and ways in which states, companies and individuals will in the future have to defend themselves, organisations, infrastructure and national values. At intervals over the last four years, this column has suggested that Caribbean governments and companies ought to take much more seriously the threat posed by cyberattacks and cybercrime. This has been happening. Over the last two years there has been movement towards much deeper coordination between national security and law enforcement bodies, the Caricom Implementation Agency

for Crime and Security (IMPACS), and a number of stakeholders. However, some involved suggest that technical and practical challenges continue in relation to information sharing, legislation, and co-operation with external government agencies. Unfortunately, the global cyber threat is growing in ways that may require more rapid and even strategic choices to be made. In the last few weeks for example, there have been reports that the US is considering restricting in Europe the sensitive information it shares with some of its allies if they decide to use the next generation of Chinese telecommunications technology provided by Huawei. While GCHQ, the agency that manages the UK’s offensive and defensive cyber capacity, says it can manage any such risk, the US appears not to be so sure. The potential for cyber harm is evolving rapidly, taking on dimensions that go far beyond previous concerns about violating national security, criminal activity or malicious behaviour. Helpfully, the OAS, the GCSCC, and others are engaged in identifying the new threats and their implications for the Caribbean and Latin America in a study to be published later this year. Beyond this what is needed more generally is an awareness of what potentially is at stake, the changing nature of cyber harm, and the need for regional and international arrangements that ensure the most damaging effects are mitigated.

OTs win $4.5 million funding for environmental projects THE DARWIN Plus funding agency will pump a whopping $4.5 million into developing sustainable environmental projects in the TCI and other British overseas territories. The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) on Tuesday (March 19) announced that the TCI had successfully secured four projects. According to a statement from the department, the DECR and the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute

(SAERI) will be heading a two-year project entitled ‘Developing marine spatial planning (MSP) tools for Turks and Caicos’. The project builds a territory to territory partnership between SAERI in the Falklands Islands and the DECR to develop MSP tools to feed into longterm planning and decision-making in the marine environment. Similarly, the DECR will be working with partners to restore and safeguard wetlands of the Caribbean UK overseas territories.

The project aims to improve ecological status and climate-resilience of wetlands through better recognition, protection and restoration of wetland biodiversity and ecosystem functions. The third awarded project, ‘Sustainable solutions for sargassum inundations in Turks and Caicos’, aims to assess the macroalgae beach from environmental and socioeconomic perspectives. “…and implement viable, sustainable, management strategies benefiting the natural

environment and reducing dependence on oil,” the department said. Finally, the DECR will be collaborating on a project that considers regional-scale marine conservation through multi-territory tracking of frigate birds. The project aims to improve the ability of managers and policy makers in the Caribbean overseas territories, and more widely, to recognise, designate and protect vulnerable ecosystems offshore, nearshore and onshore.

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‘Knowledge is key’ in critical role A CIVIL servant has welcomed the challenge of taking on a “critical role” in the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME). Latoya Jones is the department’s new training and education specialist and will be responsible for the design and implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Management education and training programmes. She will work with the DDME team and stakeholders in promoting standards and competencies for Disaster Risk Reduction training in the TCI. In a Government press release on Tuesday (March 19), Deputy Governor Anya Williams said she is happy to have Jones join the team that she has worked very closely with over the years. “As knowledge is key, we wish her well in her endeavours to develop new education and training programmes for both internal and external stakeholder’s and wish her all the best.” Jones holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography/Biology from the University of Guyana. She began her career as an inward investment analyst at TC Invest in Grand Turk where she was instrumental in helping foreign investors navigate the territory’s investment process. Jones recently held the position of

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Mark Wilkinson is a radio communications and telecommunications specialist

Latoya Jones is the DDME’s new training and education specialist

disaster management coordinator for the Readiness to Respond Project in Guyana. Her focus was on equipping and training vulnerable communities with the resources to handle and respond to disasters. She has been a Red Cross volunteer in the Turks and Caicos Islands for over 20 years. Jones is a first aid and CPR trainer having trained the police force and other emergency personal within the Government. She is a core member of the TCI Emergency Response Team and played a vital role in the aftermath of

both Irma and Maria. As an avid proponent of stress management in the work place, she has given lectures to the Bachelors’ Degree candidates at the TCI Community College and private institutions. Jones said: “I am happy to be given this opportunity to serve the Turks and Caicos Islands in this new very critical role. “Education and training in disaster management is paramount to building the disaster readiness and resilience capacity of all of the Islands and I welcome the challenge to do so.”

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Hazard mitigation officer becomes a specialist MIKE Clerveaux hopes to “reduce the impact of potential hazards on our shores” even further in his new role within the TCI civil service. Previously a hazard mitigation officer, he will now be moving forward in the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) as a hazard mitigation and GIS specialist. Deputy Governor Anya Williams congratulated Clerveaux on his second promotion in the past few years. “Mike demonstrates a high level of professionalism in carrying out his duties and has always done so,” she said in a press release on Tuesday (March 19). “He is highly committed to the area of disaster management and preparedness and should be commended for his work in this area, where he continues to excel.” Clerveaux holds a MSc in Built Environment (specialisation in Geomatics) and a BSc in Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Technology, Jamaica. He also has a Diploma in Secondary Education (specialised in Industrial Arts) from Mico Teachers College, Jamaica. Clerveaux completed a wide range of professional development courses including leadership development, and financial management and reporting, among others.

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Mike Clerveaux takes on the new role of hazard mitigation and GIS specialist

Prior to joining DDME, he spent over six years as a land use planner at the Department of Planning. He played a critical role in assisting the DDME in advancing its mandate by working as a national instructor for establishing the Community Emergency Response Team in the TCI. He also worked as a deputy leader of the Turks and Caicos Search and Rescue Taskforce and member of the Damage Assessment Team and Communities United in Response to Emergencies. For the past three years, Clerveaux has held the post of hazard mitigation officer within the DDME.

Now in his new role, he will be responsible for the administration of the department’s Hazard Mitigation and Planning Programme. His duties will include analysing hazard data for the implementation of national pre-disaster planning and prevention measures and recommending mitigation measures to support sustainable development and planning in the country. Clerveaux said he looks forward to serving in this new capacity. “It is a privilege to continue to be a part of the DDME team in this key position as we plan for and reduce the impact of potential hazards on our shores.”

Disaster communication gets a boost with new appointment A TELECOMS expert has been appointed to improve the TCI’s disaster communication systems and response. As of March 1, Mark Wilkinson is the new radio communications and telecommunications specialist in the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME). In his role, he is responsible for the design and implementation of a robust emergency radio and telecommunication system for the TCI. Wilkinson will work with the DDME team, Government departments and stakeholders to develop and maintain emergency communication systems throughout the territory. Anya Williams, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, said communication is one of the most important factors in the response both during and after a disaster. “Our aim is to ensure that the DDME is not only equipped with the right communication experts and skills, but also the necessary tools and equipment that would allow us to appropriately carry out our duties. “The loss of communication on the islands of Grand Turk and South Caicos for an extended period after Irma demonstrated our vulnerabilities in this area and the need to ensure that alternative communication systems are put in place. “We are happy to have Mr Wilkinson join our team in DDME and hope that he can assist us in improving our communication systems and response.” Wilkinson is a graduate of the Art

Williams Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School where he studied aeronautical engineering and specialised in avionics engineering. This comprised of radio communications, radars, compasses and navigational instruments. He is the holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence issued by TCI Civil Aviation Authority and Guyana Civil Aviation Authority. As a licensed aircraft and avionics engineer, he started at the Guyana Defence Force Air Corps Division where he certified aircraft radio communications systems and military radio communications. Wilkinson was previously employed by the TCI Airports Authority from 2008 to 2017 in the capacity of executive engineering and maintenance manager. He was responsible for the maintenance and operations of all telecommunications, radio communications, navigational and meteorological systems for the TCIAA. He also has training in Emergency Managers Weather Information Network system, Mass Evacuation and Emergency Voice Evac systems, Hurrtrak Hurricane Tracker and Weather system, emergency operations centre and business continuity planning. In a Government press release on March 19, Wilkinson, said: “I’m excited to be a part of this team and certainly looking forward to making a difference by developing our emergency communication systems throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

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Sandals Foundation celebrates 10 years THE SANDALS Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International –celebrated its 10th anniversary on Monday (March 18). During its duration, it has impacted more than 850,000 people across the Caribbean, a company statement revealed. The foundation has now committed to doubling down on protecting the Caribbean natural ecosystem and bringing its over 14,000 employees and its customers together to support environmentally sustainable projects over the next decade. Adam Stewart, deputy chairman of Sandals Resorts International and president of the Sandals Foundation, said: “Our goal has always been simple – to unite the Caribbean region, elevate its people, and protect its delicate ecosystem and I am so proud of how far we’ve come in our first decade. “To build on our momentum and bring even more awareness to the importance of supporting the Caribbean, we are tapping into the power of social media, our local and international partnerships and the strong support that we have within Sandals Resorts International to galvanise the world to join in our efforts.” Since its inception in 2009, the Sandals Foundation has worked with its extensive network of donors, volunteers, partners and team members

One of the projects that the Sandals Foundation has helped with in the TCI

to implement projects and programmes valued at over $58 million. The foundation has worked with 578 schools across the region, impacted more than 348,000 community members and reached over 43,000 people through environmental programmes.

Heidi Clarke, executive director of the Sandals Foundation, said: “We have been very fortunate in the support we have received over the past 10 years that has allowed us to impact so many people across the region. “It has been especially gratifying

to know that we have uplifted the spirits and improved the quality of life for thousands of children and adults alike and this has fuelled us to make this significant commitment for the way forward.” The Sandals Foundation has constructed three early childhood

institutions, awarded 180 five year scholarships to deserving students, implemented programmes to promote literacy and technological advancements and completed major infrastructural developments to schools. The foundation has also taken significant strides to protect the environment, managing two marine protected areas and supporting another four in Jamaica. It has also taken steps to reduce plastic pollution in the region and educate adults and children on the dangers of irresponsible waste disposal, distributing 5,000 reusable water bottles to students and 10,000 reusable shopping bags in an effort to promote environmental protection. The Sandals Foundation has also supported programmes aimed at protecting endangered species including turtles, conch, forestry and coral reefs. The foundation’s work in communities have seen the donation of critical medical equipment to hospitals, support for women farmers, pregnant teens, artisans and the provision of critical dental and eye care services to over 240,000 people. Over the past decade, it has also extended support to neighbouring islands on the ground in times of crisis, including natural disasters in Haiti, Dominica, Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago, and some of the outer islands of the Bahamas.

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Real estate agents employ top scorer CENTURY 21 Erishar Properties announced the appointment of Neeka Johnson to its team as a sales associate this March. The former resort management executive will specialise in residential, commercial and luxury property sales throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. In a press release on March 14, broker Sharon Seymour of Century 21 Erishar Properties said she was “thrilled” to have Johnson join the team. “It’s an exciting time to be with the Century 21 system as we increase our market presence in the TCI.” Johnson completed extensive training with Century 21 in preparation for her Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association (TCREA) membership exam. She scored 98 percent. During her training Johnson was taught about topics such as land

ownership and value, professional ethics, anti-money laundering guidelines, strata corporations and more. Seymour said: “We believe training supports growth and professional excellence in the real estate industry and the Century 21 university offers a wide array of training options. “Performance-based training is necessary to assure that Century 21 associates maintain their competitive edge and offer the best service possible to their clients.” Johnson received formal management training in human resource management from the University of the West Indies. She is a former resort management executive with more than a decade’s worth of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Century 21, she worked as the owner relations manager under Santral Management

Company. In the course of her career, she has been involved in various aspects of ‘condotel’ management, including strata accounting, financial statement analysis, and revenue management. Johnson has also played central roles in complex contract negotiations and condo sales. The press release said: “Neeka possesses a strong moral compass, she believes in the principles of hard work and dedication. “As a result, she confronts every challenge head-on, viewing each obstacle as nothing more than a potentially great opportunity. “Her commitment and steady focus will act as a rudder assisting many toward the successful acquisition of a piece of paradise.” Century 21 Erishar Properties is an independently owned and operated franchise affiliate of Century 21 Real Estate.

Neeka Johnson will specialise in residential, commercial and luxury property sales

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Two new Silks called to the Inner Bar IT’S now official, Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles and lawyer Jonathan Katan are now the newest Silks in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It was made official during a ceremony held at the Supreme Court annex on Leeward Highway in Providenciales. The courtroom was packed with lawyers, senior attorneys, Queen’s Counsel, along with Governor John Freeman, Deputy Governor Anya Williams and Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson. Family members of the two new senior members of the bar were also attendance to show their support. Governor Freeman congratulated each on their appointment as Queen’s Counsel and handed them their Letters Patent. Following this, other Queen’s Counsel of the Turks and Caicos Bar spoke eloquently and at length to the distinguished career and significant contribution to the administration of justice in the Turks and Caicos Islands of the two new appointees. The newly appointed Silks, robed with wigs, waistcoats and silk gowns sat in the Second Row with other junior counsel, as

Newly inducted Queen’s Counsel Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles receives her instruments from Governor John Freeman

other Queen’s Counsel presented applications for their admission to the Inner Bar. The application was seconded by three other Silks and Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale invited

Braithwaite-Knowles and Katan to swear the Declaration of Office of Queen’s Counsel. Attendees were treated to light refreshments following the ceremony.

Queen’s Counsel Jonathan Katan formally accepts his instruments calling him to the inner bar from the Governor

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Around Grand Turk the water is a pure turquoise, clear and teeming with sea life

Tales of fish, dogs and shipwrecks from the TCI BY ESTHER GREENFIELD WE HAVE just arrived in Cockburn Town on the island of Grand Turk, the capital of Turks and Caicos Islands, an archipelago of 40 lowlying islands in the Atlantic Ocean near the Bahamas. Our plane, the size of a tube of toothpaste, is so small that the pilot

can reach out from his seat to pull me in. Seen from the air the island floats in a ring of coral reefs, once treacherous to seafaring men. The water is a pure turquoise, clear and teeming with sea life so abundant that divers from all over the world come here to dive.

Wild donkeys can be found all over Grand Turk

THE WHIZZ-BANG VENDING MACHINE A little earlier, in the Caicos Express Airways departure lounge, we sit next to an intriguing vending machine filled with sodas and bottles of water. Clink, plunk-plunk, the quarters drop into the slot and then tumble out the bottom where the drinks are

supposed to land. A cluster of airport workers, some pilots and travellers stand in front of the machine - no one gets a thing except a lucky few who get whatever the machine decides to grant them. Want a fizzy orange drink? You get a bottle of water. Want a bottle of water? Hmmmm, the sorting hat that lives inside the vending machine

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thinks for a moment, and out careens a grape soda that tumbles end over end onto the floor. One man hits the jackpot. He puts in four quarters, and we watch in curious anticipation as the machine shudders. Fifty or sixty quarters shoot out in a silver cascade, spilling onto the floor along with a bottle of grape soda. He leaves smiling. Some uniformed officials come and kick at the machine but it stands silently, the master of the airport departure lounge. The Turks and Caicos National Museum in Cockburn Town is a small gem. Located inside the oldest house in Grand Turk, it is built from limestone and old ship’s timbers. Inside are artefacts from the Molasses Reef shipwreck, believed by some to be from Columbus’ ship, the Pinta. Scientists know from analysing the timbers that they date from the right era and they are of Spanish origin. Other scientists are more sceptical. Columbus did record, however, that when he arrived in 1492, the native Lucayans “fed them generously.” Within one generation of Columbus’ arrival the Lucayans were gone, either dead of diseases brought by Columbus, or sold into slavery. I ask Fred, the museum guide: “What was it like here in the 1960s CONTINUED 

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when American sailors were based here?” He smiles, reminiscing. “It was a lot of fun back then with lots of young sailors and girls. The bars were busy.” In 1962 those sailors plucked astronaut John Glenn and his Mercury space capsule from the sea just off Cockburn Town after he was the first man to orbit the earth. DOG TALES A joyful group of dogs, all pups of different colours, run by on the beach barking. One has no collar and only one eye, clearly a “potcake”, which is what the Islanders call the stray dogs that are everywhere. I am distressed and get a warm washcloth to wash her face; there is so much sand around her missing eye. A few days later we learn she is Peaches, mother of Plum, mate to Paws. She is a beloved “island dog”, well cared for by many people and so independent that she’s turned down two chances to be adopted under the island’s Potcake adoption programme. Peaches lost her eye four months ago when one of the island’s wild donkeys kicked her. Most mornings we find her asleep outside our door, but sometimes when the tireless cleaning ladies are not around we let her sleep with us. I go across the road from the hotel to visit Nikki, artist and owner of Island Creations. While we are talking, her dog Tookie sneaks into the shop and takes one of Nikki’s handmade cloth creations. We look down in horror at the purple fibres still stuck to Tookie’s muzzle, the remains of five days of work for Nikki. Tookie looks everywhere but at us. Clearly miserable, she lowers her head and slides her eyes to the right at a sleeping dog near us as if to say: “HE did it! I didn’t do it!” A white muzzled dog named Paws joins me to walk down the high tide line towards English Point searching for elusive opalescent sea washed glass. He walks slowly, with great dignity, stopping to wait when I stoop to examine the treasures the sea has flung up in its storm-tossed way. A tiny round pink pebble catches my eye, some sort of rosy orb. Pale green and amber bits of glass, never blue ones. Paws is joined by one of his many offspring and we watch as the pup enthusiastically digs a very fine hole, sand flying everywhere. Intrigued, Paws and I inspect the hole but find nothing of interest in it. We sit on a jetty and feel the rising sun on our backs, then cross through

some beach scrub to return home by way of Close Haul Road. Why is there an old trolley parked there? It has wooden slat seats with curved wrought iron arm rests and cords to pull, presumably when Judy Garland wants to get off. Paws, who never moves at anything but a stately pace, trots out of the sea grape bushes growing along the wildest part of the beach with something in his mouth. It is the toothy head of a large barracuda. I peer at it and Paws watches me warily, clenching the fish a little tighter before lowering himself painfully down into the sand for a good chew. Crunch. Crunch. It’s disgusting so I go back to searching the tide pools. Today the sea has tossed up more pieces of old rum bottles and an odd shell called a sea biscuit. Paws, still with his barracuda, comes over to sniff the bottles and then, together, we bury his barracuda in the sand for another time. He uses his nose like a shovel to dig the hole. While he carefully covers the barracuda, I look around again for whales on the horizon with no luck. I need my reef walkers, where are they? Oh, those pups. I’m sure Paws and Plum, sleeping nearby in the sand, have taken them. Plum awakens and scampers around, giving me looks that draw my attention to the beach. There’s one, half buried under a beach chair, and the other is near our chewed-up beach pillow. A pair of red Keen sandals belonging to a guest who left days ago, is also in the sand, destroyed. They’ve had a fun and busy night. Walking home after dinner at the Turks Head Inn down an unlit Duke Street, a clanking rusted car comes towards us, its headlights momentarily blinding us. Sitting up in the passenger seat, with no seatbelt, is a happy, smiling dog. In the back seat are three more dogs, sitting up and facing forward. Farther back are four more dogs, their faces and wagging tails just visible in the moonlight reflected off the sea. The car turns a corner and disappears, swallowed up in the darkness. The happy go lucky three-legged pup we see every day barks at the wild donkeys who arrive at the beach each morning to nibble on the sea grape leaves. The annoyed donkeys bray and buck, kicking at them with their hind legs, before running across the road to a car wash where four more donkeys are lined up behind some cars, presumably waiting their turn to go through. We realise we know more about the history of these brave, happy pups than we do about some of the people we know.

Pineapple

YOU know sailors are known for their stories. So, I don’t want you to say, “Denis said…”, it’s just a story someone told me. Have you heard (it already sounds like a TCI story) the story about the pineapple? Well there are a few versions surrounding the pineapple and how it became known as the universal symbol of hospitality. Some stories claim it was a gift of peace offered to foreign explorers by local Caribbean tribes. Other stories state it was a sought-after souvenir traded around South America until it eventually was welcomed in Europe for experimental gardening. Another explains that it was a status symbol of the very rich and the very royal who used it as a party decoration to signify the extent of their wealth, visually reinforcing the fact that they could indeed offer the best of everything to their guests, no matter what the cost. But one version of how the pineapple came to be a hospitality icon is one that dates to the 1700s in the time of the sea captains. That legend states that merchant trading ships carried cargo (mainly sugar, tobacco, rum and molasses) back from the Caribbean islands to various ports in New England. Included in their bounty was the exotic tropical pineapple, a fruit so unusual in its beauty, so incredible in its sweetness and so

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valuable in its price, it was treated delicately just like it’s most precious counterpart, sugar. When the ship was back in port and safely unpacked, the captain would return home to his New England house with a pineapple in hand. He would spear this fruit on the front garden gate to signify to friends and neighbours that he had returned from his ocean voyage and was ready to entertain visitors with good stories and good food. Personally, I think pineapples are weird looking. They’re weird to cut into, we can’t figure out where they come from or how they grow, and while we love them already cut up in prepared fruit salads or tropical drinks, I don’t think of buying them often at the grocery store. Here are few things to know about this fruit: - It takes almost three years for a single pineapple to reach maturity which makes the price tag a bit more understandable. - Pineapple (bromeliad family) has really pretty flowers. The pineapple plant’s flowers, which can vary from lavender to bright red, produce berries that actually coalesce together around the fruit’s core. So, the pineapple fruit

itself is actually a bunch of ‘fruitlets’ fused together. - If you’d never seen one, it’d look like a pinecone to you. When European explorers first encountered the fruit in the Americas, they called them ‘pineapples’ because of the resemblance to pine cones. - Once harvested, pineapples don’t continue to ripen. That means that every single pineapple in the grocery store is as ripe as it will ever be. So, don’t buy one and save it for a week, thinking it will ripen. - The difference in colours is mostly based on where the pineapples were grown so a green pineapple can be just as sweet and delicious as a golden brown one. In fact, a fully ripe pineapple is quite perishable. You should eat it within two days if it’s stored at room temperature and within about a week if it’s refrigerated. -Besides fruit salads and tropical drinks, pineapples are also used to make wine. Yeah, in Maui! -Pineapple is also great for tenderising meat. Yep, that is what is missing on the turkey Thanksgiving dinner of Norman Rockwell.

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Haiti’s government collapses six months into a new term AMID Haiti’s ongoing political and economic crisis and a mere six months after the government of Prime Minister Jean Henry Céant was sworn into office, the lower chamber of deputies dismissed the newly formed government this week by a vote of 93 in favour, six against, while three abstained. Lower Chamber President Gary Bodeau noted that neither Céant nor any of his cabinet ministers were present. According to Céant, “The decision is illegal and was outside of the constitution. It is unacceptable” adding that “The justice [system] needs to shed light.” Deputy Sinal Bertrand, one of the six who voted against the government’s objection, cited his vote was one of principle, adding that deputies were more “interested in their pockets” than doing the right thing. Deputy Jean Marie Forestal introduced the no-confidence measure in the chamber, cited the country’s dismal economic situation and the ongoing tensions between President Jovenel Moïse and Céant as the reasons on why the government needed to go. “Céant government is passive,” adding that “the socio-political situation of the country has been aggravated and is insupportable for the Haitian population; the unemployment, hunger, misery. Céant’s government has proven its incapacity to guarantee the security, peace on the streets, the serenity of Haitian families, and stability; conditions that are essential for investment and economic growth.

Ruel Reid has also stepped down from the Senate.

Jamaica’s education minister forced to resign amid corruption allegations Haitians have protested by the thousands against their president.

With his government, the security [problems] and violence have taken all forms.” Meanwhile, Céant and his cabinet are expected to remain in office albeit, in a lame duck capacity – to oversee the country’s day-to-day affairs, until a new prime minister is appointed by Moïse and a new government is appointed and approved by both chambers of parliament. The new government, to be appointed by Moïse is his third since taking office in February 2017, follows the arrest and repatriation of five Americans for the possession of illegal weapons, amid Haiti’s violent street protests over rising food prices and increasing inflation. Early this month, David Hale, the US Undersecretary for Political Affairs, visited Haiti and met with political leaders, the private sector and civil society, as a gesture of

Washington’s interest to bring lasting solutions to the country’s economic and political battle crisis. The fate of the Céant government has been a matter of widespread discussion amid allegations of, corruption, the lack of accountability and anti-corruption protesters violence throughout the country. The government that does not have the autonomy to govern, and attract domestic and foreign investments, with a deteriorating currency, facing 15 percent annual inflation and has already accumulated a budget deficit of $89.6 million. Moïse is under immense pressure to step down amid many violent street protests, political, economic and social instability in the county. He has so far resisted, indicating that he “will not leave the country in the hands of armed gangs and drug traffickers. The crisis we are going through is severe.”

MINISTER of Education, Youth and Information Ruel Reid has resigned amid allegations of corruption in his ministry. He has also stepped down from the Senate. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement on Wednesday morning, days after the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) called for an investigation into alleged “cronyism, nepotism, and corruption” in the Ministry. In a brief statement, Holness said he met with Reid amid allegations in the public domain and, “in keeping with the principles of good governance”, he requested and received his resignation. “The Minister’s resignation will ensure that any investigation into matters of concern will not be in any way impeded by his presence or oversight of the Ministry,” the Prime Minister stated. “The Ministry of Education Youth and Information will now fall under the temporary supervision of the Office of the Prime Minister which

will start its own review of the ministry and its agencies.” Earlier this week, Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips said the PNP had received information regarding misuse of public funds and corruption at the ministry, similar to what had been uncovered in the scandal at stateowned oil refinery Petrojam. He said the issues specifically involved the Caribbean Maritime University and how funds sent to the ministry by the HEART Trust for the Career Advancement Programme as well as the Technical, Vocational, Educational and Training (T-VET) Rationalisation Project were being utilised. “We are aware that politically connected persons are being employed as advisors but are not doing any work,” Dr Phillips had claimed. He said the situation was a clear case of misuse of public funds, and the allegations required further investigation by the authorities. (Caribbean360)

Trinidadian teen overcomes homelessness and is accepted into 17 US universities AMID a university admissions scandal that has been dominating headlines in the United States, a teenager born in Trinidad and Tobago is making news for all the right reasons. Dylan Chidick, 17, who migrated from the twin-island republic when he was seven years old, has overcome homeless and has been accepted into 17 universities after applying to 20 in total. After relocating to New Jersey with his mother and twin brothers, in search of a better life, the family fell on hard times in 2017 because of the mounting medical bills for the twin boys who suffer serious heart conditions, and they were in and out of homelessness. Chidick struggled to study in shelters where he and his family were given board. Eventually, the non-profit Women Rising put them

in permanent supportive housing, giving Chidick a safe place to study as he pursued his high school diploma at the Henry Snyder High School and worked to help his family. “I believe that education is the key to basically the world. Nobody could take away the knowledge that you have,” the teen told NBC News. “They could take away your job or your money, but knowledge that you have in your brain, nobody could ever take that away.” Since his story became known, several people have offered to help pay his full tuition and room and board to ensure he can attend college stress free, NBC News reported. Although he has not decided which university he will pick, Chidick says he plans to study political science and history, and after graduating he wants to attend law school. He will be the first person in his

family to attend college. Chidick’s situation is in sharp contrast to those involved in the college admissions scam in which dozens of wealthy parents, including celebrities, paid millions of dollars in bribes to secure spots for their children in elite universities. Last week, federal prosecutors charged 50 people in what they called the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice. “I think it is unfair that people could just buy their way in,” Chidick told the New York Times. “But I know that it has been happening for a long time, and there is always going to be someone with more privilege and more connections, to have it easier than others. And that means that you have to work harder to achieve the same goals.” (Caribbean360)

Dylan Chidick and his Mother Khadine Phillip with the college acceptance letters.

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Bahamas: Grand Lucayan buyers down to ‘three or four’

Jamaican Juvanie Akino Montague on fraud charges for pretending to be a dentist.

Another fake Jamaican dentist arrested in the Bahamas AN 18-year old Jamaican man has been remanded in the Bahamas on fraud charges for pretending to be a dentist. The accused Juvanie Akino Montague was charged with practising as a dentist, advertising dental services and possession or control of dental appliances. It is alleged that Montague had been practising dentistry since October 2018. Investigations by the police led to his arrest recently. Montague pleaded not guilty to the charges and was later remanded until March 21 with checks to be

made into his immigration status. His lawyers have reportedly argued that he is married to a Bahamian but does not possess a spousal permit. Earlier this month, Jamaican Santini Kerr-Wilson also known as Nicole Wilson was arrested on fraud charges for pretending to be a dentist. Wilson was said to be operating from an office and charging clients US$510. She was fined just under US$7,000 and ordered to repay the complainants or face jail time. (Jamaica Gleaner)

THE Bahamian government has narrowed its list of potential purchasers for the Grand Lucayan down to “three or four” out of 60 interested bidders, according to Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar. Mr D’Aguilar also revealed that government personnel were presently “negotiating quite closely” with the handful of unnamed, shortlisted bidders. The Freetown MP said that the government, now in critical negotiations to sell the property and conclude voluntary separation packages talks with some managers at the resort, did not want show its “entire hand” in the press. “Yes, (negotiations are) proceeding very, very well,” he told reporters yesterday. “I am quietly optimistic something will happen very shortly; we’ll wait and see.” He added: “We’re in the negation phase so we’re a little… we’re hedging on what we can disclose and not disclose, but its for a reason. “We are negotiating. We don’t want to show our entire hand in the press. I know you’re anxious for information, but we are doing the best that we can to negotiate and to keep you as informed as we can. “When its done, we’ll let you know. We’re focused on probably three or four; we are negotiating quite closely with them so I am quietly optimistic,” he added. Meanwhile, addressing those ongoing negotiations with managers at the resort seeking a way out, Mr

The Grand Lucayan resort.

D’Aguilar on Tuesday said stalled discussions had been jump-started by “fruitful” talks between legal representative for the managers, attorney Obie Ferguson, and himself. “I met with the union yesterday (Monday), they are progressing very well,” Mr D’Aguilar told reporters. “We are in the negotiation phase, so I rather not negotiate this in the press. “It’s a negotiation and were waiting for the negotiation process to complete, but it is moving, we’re talking, everything is going well,” he added. Mr D’Aguilar’s comments come on the heels of a recent Tribune report which revealed a $9.2m on operations and payout spend by the government at the resort since it acquired it last year. A high-ranking government official

on the request of anonymity confirmed $6m in taxpayer dollars was spent on operational costs and $3.2m paid to line staff who opted to receive voluntary separation packages. However there has been no money expended on capital works projects. The figure sharply falls below Progressive Liberal Party deputy leader Chester Cooper’s estimation last Tuesday that $14m in taxpayer funds has been used since the government temporarily took over the hotel. He called the exercise a “frolic” as the PLP doubled down on criticising the government’s handling of Grand Lucayan employees and the execution of the plan to sell the resort. He further called for greater accountability in the spending of tax dollars. (Tribune242)

Stay on your guard in US, slash victim warns Bahamians

A Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the same model involved in crashes of Ethiopian Airlines (March 10, 2019) and Lion Air (October 29, 2018).

Bermuda and Cayman ban Boeing 737 Max from their airspace THE civil aviation authorities in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands have banned all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft from local airspace. Last week, Cayman Airways also grounded its own two new Max 8s after an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa bound for Nairobi crashed minutes after takeoff earlier that day, killing all 157 people on board. “Given the similarity of the two accidents, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands has decided as a precautionary measure

in the public interest that operations by Boeing 737-8 MAX and Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft in the airspace of the Cayman Islands should not take place until appropriate safeguards are in place,” the CAACI stated in the safety directive. “The CAACI, in exercise of the governor’s powers under article 68 of the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013, directs pilots and operators of any Boeing 7378 MAX and Boeing 737-9 MAX not to conduct any flights after 5 pm March 12, 2019, in the airspace of the Cayman Islands,” states the order.

READMITTED to a hospital in Florida due to severe swelling and excruciating pain in his face, Harold Williams warned Bahamian travellers to “stay on your guard” during their next visit to the United States. In an interview with The Tribune on Tuesday as he waited for a plastic surgeon to assess the gash in his left cheek, Mr Williams said he is traumatised, adding everyone should be concerned. He said he hoped the attack on him was enough for there to be a crime warning to Bahamians visiting and living in the US to be alert. His injury could require an additional three-day hospital stay, Mr Williams said. On Saturday, Mr Williams, a Bahamasair manager, went into the Pines Market restaurant at 9610 Pines Boulevard to use the restroom and was attacked as he walked to the rear of the business. He has described it as an unprovoked attack which left him with a large slash on the side of his face and one of his eyes swollen

Harold Williams pictured after his attack.

shut. “Beforehand, I guess I was kind of free-spirited and didn’t expect anything else especially in this kind of area, I mean it’s Pembroke Pines,” Mr Williams said, speaking to The Tribune from Florida. “You don’t expect not to be welcomed or to be a threat so I didn’t have any concern for that.

“Obviously there is need to have concern now.” He also said: “We Bahamians, we feel like it’s the Bahamas. We can go anywhere coming to the United States. “You have got to be aware of your surroundings and be aware of where you going. You have to be concerned.”

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Severe water shortages could plunge England into ‘jaws of death’ in 25 years CLIMATE change and rapid population growth could leave England facing severe water shortages in the next 25 years and thrust the country into the “jaws of death,” the head of the UK Environment Agency warned on Tuesday. Unless England cuts down on its water use, the country will not have enough clean water to supply its needs, Sir James Bevan told the Waterwise conference in London. “Demand for water will rise as the population grows, whilst water supply is likely to reduce as the effects of climate change kick in,” Bevan said. “Around 25 years from now, where those two lines cross is known by some as the jaws of death -- the point at which we will not have enough water to supply our needs, unless we take action to change things,” he added. The UK population is projected to grow rapidly, from 67 to 75 million by 2050, putting significant strain on water supply, said Bevan, adding that a person’s daily water use could be cut from 140 to 100 liters in the next 20 years. “There are simple steps we can all

The dried up bed of Yarrow Reservoir near Bolton, England, in July 2018, in the midst of a heatwave.

take...Get a low flush toilet. Take short showers, not deep baths...Don’t water your lawn: it will survive without you. It’s not rocket science,” he said. Population growth combined with climate change form an “existential threat” for the UK, according to Bevan. By 2040, more than half of UK summers are predicted to be hotter than in 2003, and rivers’ water supply could fall by between 50-

80%, he said. England could avoid the “jaws of death” by urgently reducing water waste from leaking pipes and investing in new desalination plants, according to Bevan. “We need to change our attitudes to wasting water so it becomes as socially unacceptable as throwing your plastic bags into the sea. We need to use less water and use it more efficiently,” he said. (CNN)

Iraq ferry sinking: ‘More than 70 dead’ in Tigris river MORE than 70 people are reported to have died after a ferry sank in the Tigris River in Iraq’s city of Mosul. Most of the 100 passengers said to have been on board could not swim, the head of Mosul’s civil defence agency said. The ferry was reportedly heading towards a tourist island as part of Kurdish New Year celebrations. Rescue teams are looking for survivors. Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has ordered an investigation “to determine responsibilities”. In a statement Mr Mahdi said he was following the story “with pain and sadness”, and ordered “all state efforts” to find survivors and treat victims. About 12 people have been rescued so far, the defence agency chief said. Authorities had reportedly warned people about rising water levels as the gates of the Mosul dam had been opened, and some are accusing the ship operator of ignoring the advice. Images on social media showed the upturned vessel and people

Rescuers search the Tigris River. Most of the 100 passengers said to have been on board could not swim according to officials.

floating in the fast-flowing river. Ambulances and helicopters arrived to find survivors and bodies of those killed. The vessel was said to be on its way to Umm Rabaen island, a tourist area about 4km (2.5 miles) upstream and north of the city centre. People across the region are celebrating Nowruz, the Kurdish New Year festival.

The Kurdistan Regional Government has reportedly sent 10 ambulances to Mosul from the nearby city of Duhok to help. Mosul was captured by the Islamic State group in June 2014 and became its de-facto capital. It was not liberated until July 2017 after a nine-month battle that left large parts of the city in ruins. (BBC)

At one point, the petitions committee said there were nearly 2,000 signatures a minute.

‘Cancel Brexit’ petition passes 1m signatures on Parliament site A PETITION calling for Theresa May to cancel Brexit by revoking Article 50 has passed a million signatures. Parliament’s petitions committee tweeted that the rate of signatures was “the highest the site has ever had to deal with”, after the website crashed. It comes as the prime minister is in Brussels to ask the EU for a delay to next Friday’s Brexit date. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told BBC Radio 4’s Today revoking Article 50 was possible but “highly unlikely”. Earlier Commons leader Andrea Leadsom said she had been made aware of technical problems with the site, but she dismissed the petition as not being on the same scale as the pro-Brexit vote in the 2016 referendum. “Should it reach 17.4 million respondents then I am sure there will be a very clear case for taking action,” she told MPs. She added: “It’s absolutely right that people do have the opportunity to put their views and that can then spark yet another Brexit debate.” At one point, the petitions committee said there were nearly 2,000 signatures a minute. In December, the European Court of Justice ruled that the UK can unilaterally revoke Article 50 of the Treaty of the European Union. This means the UK can decide to stay in the EU without the consent of the 27 other member states. Few MPs have mentioned this as a potential option so far. The petition currently has long since passed the 100,000 signatures

that means it will be considered for debate. Margaret Anne Georgiadou, who started the petition, told the BBC: “I became like every other Remainer - very frustrated that we’ve been silenced and ignored for so long. “So I think now it’s almost like a dam bursting, because we’ve been held back in a sense - it’s almost like last chance saloon now.” She said the petition “didn’t do very well for a week”. “I nearly gave up but then I contacted a lot of people and it took off,” she added. In January, MPs debated whether the UK should leave the EU without a deal,after a petition calling for that got 371,673 signatures. The Article 50 petition is not the most popular ever on the Parliament website. A petition for a second EU referendum in June 2016 attracted more than four million signatures and was debated in the Commons - but thousands of signatures were removed after it was discovered to have been hijacked by automated bots. A petition to prevent US President Donald Trump from making a state visit attracted 1.8m signatures. MPs have been sharing the revoke Article 50 petition on social media, including Lib Dem Brexit spokesman Tom Brake, who said Mrs May’s “cliff-edge ultimatum” had led “hundreds of thousands” to sign. Pete Wishart, who was among a number of SNP MPs who shared the petition, called on the public to sign and “end the madness”. And Labour MP Neil Coyle urged the public to sign.

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Brexit will cost the EU €40 billion annually, study found

New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern said “Our history changed forever. Now, our laws will too.”

Christchurch shootings: New Zealand to ban military style weapons NEW Zealand will ban all types of semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles following the Christchurch attacks, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said. The announcement comes less than a week after 50 people were killed at two mosques, allegedly by a lone gunman. Ms Ardern said she expected new legislation to be in place by 11 April, saying: “Our history changed forever. Now, our laws will too.” All of the dead have now been formally identified, police have confirmed. Australian Brenton Tarrant, a selfproclaimed white supremacist, has been charged with one murder and

was expected to face further charges. However, police said on Thursday that the person he was formally accused of killing had been wrongly declared dead. They said they had apologised to the woman and her family, and that the charge sheet would be updated when the suspect appeared in court on 5 April. “Six days after this attack, we are announcing a ban on all military style semi-automatics (MSSA) and assault rifles in New Zealand,” Ms Ardern said in a news conference. “Related parts used to convert these guns into MSSAs are also being banned, along with all highcapacity magazines.”

Michel Temer: Brazil ex-president arrested in corruption probe FORMER Brazilian President Michel Temer has been arrested in São Paulo as part of a massive corruption investigation. Mr Temer, a 78-year-old lawyer who served as president from 2016 to 2018, is being investigated in several cases. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing. His arrest was considered imminent after he lost his legal protection when he left office. Many politicians and business leaders have been convicted or charged as part of the so-called Operation Car Wash. Mr Temer, from the centre-right MDB party, took over the Brazilian presidency in August 2016 following the impeachment of leftist Dilma Rousseff, a process in which he played a key role. While in office, Mr Temer was hit by corruption charges which were blocked by his allies in Congress. Deeply unpopular, Mr Temer was replaced in January by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. He was arrested in his hometown of São Paulo on Thursday morning

Michel Temer faces several accusations but has denied any wrongdoing.

local time and will be flown to Rio de Janeiro where he is expected to answer to the charges. Local media say police had been trying to trace Mr Temer since Wednesday. His former Mining and Energy Minister Moreira Franco was also arrested. Former leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is now serving 12 years in jail after being convicted of corruption, also as part of Operation Car Wash. (BBC)

ALMOST everything about Brexit is still uncertain, but one thing is for sure: it will lead to big losses for everybody. A hard Brexit will cost EU countries €40 billion annually, a study on the impact of Brexit on EU incomes from the German think tank Bertelsmann Stiftung has found. New tariffs after the UK leaves the EU single market would make trade in goods and services very expensive. Only China and USA will benefit from Brexit, the study says. The UK would face the biggest income loss: €57 billion per year, or €900 per capita, Germany and France, both export-oriented countries, would lose respectively €10 and €8 billion per year, while Brexit would cost Italians around €4 billion. “The regions affected the most are typically those that have strong industry, for example the automotive industry in countries like Germany and parts of Spain and Italy. Also, financial services and IT services trade with the UK would be affected. And generally, we find that highly productive regions (like some

Scandinavian hubs) would lose out the most”, the economist Dominic Ponattu of Bertelsmann Stiftung says. He conducted the study with Giordano Mion of the University of Sussex. In the UK, the London region alone would be hit hardest by a hard Brexit, with a loss of €5 billion per year, followed by Berkshire and Surrey. “The regions most affected in absolute terms would be southern English regions (like Kent, London and Essex)”, the study found. “The closer to the continent, the stronger the impact of a hard Brexit. Lombardia would also be strongly affected at €800 million per year”, Ponattu told Euronews. Smaller and most productive regions are the ones that will suffer more from a hard Brexit. Ireland, which has been at the center of the Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK, will suffer in a no-deal scenario: the country could face a welfare loss of €3.5 billion per year with a hard Brexit. In Germany, the cities of Dusseldorf (€650 million) and

Cologne (€560 million) would be affected the most. A soft Brexit remains the best desirable scenario: It would reduce the income loss in the entire EU to “only” €22 billion per year. “Brexit could seriously damage the foundations of the world’s largest economic area”, said Aart de Geus, Chairman of the Bertelsmann Stiftung. “Brussels and London must do everything they can to achieve an agreement.” Outside Europe, there are countries and continents ready to toast to the UK’s exit from the EU: US incomes could rise by around €13 billion annually in a hard Brexit situation. In China, annual income would rise by around €5 billion, and in Russia such a scenario would lead to a slight increase of around €260 million annually, according to the analysis. Brexit, hard or soft, is going to affect key sources of growth as well as competition, causing negative costs on European economies. What is certain is that Brexit will dampen growth potential in the UK and Europe. (Euronews)

Cyclone Idai: ‘15,000 people still need to be rescued’ SOME 15,000 people still need to be rescued from the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai, Mozambique officials say. The cyclone victims there are stranded by catastrophic flooding and are clinging to roofs or stuck in trees, charities say. In the port city of Beira, aid workers say there are only two to three days of clean water left. Some 300 people are confirmed dead in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, but the toll is expected to rise. The powerful cyclone swept in to Beira last Thursday, with winds of more than 177km/h (106 mph). It left a trail of devastation as it moved inland. Oxfam has told the BBC that an area of about 3,000 sq km (1,864 sq miles) is now under water. Medical agencies are warning that the shortage of food and clean drinking water is increasing the threat of disease. “The first thing you see when you arrive is destruction and a lot of water,” said Get Verdonck, an emergency co-ordinator with the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). “People are using well water with no chlorination, and that water is unlikely to be clean... pneumonia and other respiratory diseases are going to be a problem,” he told Reuters from Beira.

The cyclone victims there are stranded by catastrophic flooding and are clinging to roofs or stuck in trees, charities say.

Aid groups said Mozambique had borne the brunt of flooding from rivers that flow downstream from neighbouring countries. A total of 217 people are confirmed dead in the country, but many areas have still not been reached. Caroline Haga, an official with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, said the worst-hit areas were close to the Buzi river west of Beira. She said rescue teams were dropping high-energy biscuits, water purification tablets and other supplies to people surrounded by water and mud.

“We have thousands of people... in roofs and trees waiting for rescue,” Ms Haga told AFP news agency. “We are running out of time. People have been waiting for rescue for more than three days now. We can’t pick up all the people so our priority is children, pregnant women, injured people.” Celso Correia, Mozambique’s minister of land and environment, confirmed this, telling Reuters the number of people still needing to be rescued was thought to be about 15,000. He added that 3,000 people had already been rescued so far. (BBC)

22 CLASSIFIEDS LAPAUSE RETAIL & WHOLESALE STORE THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER/ CLEANER

• Sweeping the store, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, and other work. • Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 331-8154

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work 15703 permit holder

March 23-29, 2019

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LILLIAN MISICK GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0890

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

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MARCIAN STURRUP

MARTINEZ AUTO REPAIR

DOMESTIC WORKER

ELECTRICAL MECHANIC

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • Must be willing to work 6 day per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-1076

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15691

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SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

maintain, test, rebuild and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear and other electrical apparatus. Salary: $7.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-6823

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15707

Unit 301 Neptune Court, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking to employ a

QUALIFIED ARCHITECT

CONTACT: 346-8047

TI’s are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to info@SWA. tc; for more inquires contact 649 946 5911. Salaries commensurate with experience

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HAIR STYLISTS Braiding, weaving,

relaxing, loc grooming and maintenance, cutting and trimming. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-4166

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

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NANNY

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15726

RODSTON ADAMS

Grants Plaza, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 241-0968

LABOURER • Stocking shelf, packing

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Taking care of 2 boys, feeding, cleaning, washing and ironing for them. Salary: $300.00 per week CONTACT: 3327186 OR 244-6080 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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

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ADVERTISE

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33

PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

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BUILDING MATERIALS

Applicant must be fully qualified RIBA part 3 or equal with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience; with the ability to travel freely throughout the Caribbean and South America 1. Design projects and/review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations. 2. Advise Subcontractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary. 3. Prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project. 4. Provide technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures, systems and construction/ safety codes. 5. Researches literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application. 6. Reviews subcontractor’s shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guideline. 7. Work with customers and clients to gather facts, define design and space planning problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals. 8. Review product literature, analyze materials and determine appropriateness for application to projects. 9. Provide advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions. 10. Perform design drafting including preliminary drawings for architectural working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects. 11. Provide finish selections, including color palettes, floor and wall finishes, lighting and other various interior selections. 12. Have advanced AutoCAD and SketchUp skills and intermediate Revit skills. Also, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and Adobe Photoshop. 13. Have post graduate Project Management qualification and experience in Contract Administration and Site Inspection procedures. 14. Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish languages.

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

GLADY’S T. ANTOINE

bag, help customers load their cars. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

Simon Wood Associates Ltd. (dba SWA Architects)

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

AMJ’S VARIETY STORE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

PHILIP CAPRON

Leeward Highway- 946-4131 Seeking for the following positions Salary starts at 9.00 to 12.00 per hour Please drop the resume at Building materials office

CLEANER

authorizations, receiving merchandise, unloading or unpacking it, marking it with codes to be identified, stocking shelves, and helping customers place order.

LABOURER

Overseeing daily retail operations, people handling & management, assist staffs when needed, supervise the cashiers, process returns items and refunds, price check items.

Clean the inside and outside of the store, Assist with furniture assembler, clean the yard, storage areas

Load materials to customers vehicles, Moving materials within the depot facility by unload and loading transport products.

DRIVER

Transport sands, gravels, crushed rock, Transport materials to customer location.

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Help create, maintain and repair the electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device that involves electricity, work with electricians or electrical engineers, work on site to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls.

INVENTORY CLERK

Taking customer documentation to determine items required, assembling custom orders, aiding in processing orders, sorting merchandise, maintaining supplies, verifying inventory, and processing return materials

SUPERVISOR

MECHANIC

Servicing the company vehicles, test and systems to ensure that they are working properly, identify mechanical problems, repairs and maintenance work on each vehicle, inspect and repairs rental machines, engine tune-ups, oil change.

SALES PERSON

Seeking out customers to access their needs and provide assistance, providing information on product features and knowing relates items and ensure that it is clean, maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, correcting hazards & unsafe conditions.

ASSISTANT LEAD

Overseeing daily retail operations, people handling & management, assist staffs when needed, prepare schedule. 15708

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SAIL PROVO LTD

STANLEY WILLIAMS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LEEWARD HIGHWAY

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER

LABOURER

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Salary: $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 331-3184

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15689

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.50 per hour

HANDYMAN

Fix pipes, paint areas around the house, and clean the yard. Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 946-2475

CONTACT: 341-6644

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15695

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15723

SUPERIOR PAINTING JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER Painting residential homes, commercial businesses, office rooms etc. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 247-0801

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

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WAYNE HALL

THE COLLECTION BY WELLINGTON DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

JEWELRY MANUFACTURER/ FACTORY WORKER

Duties: cutting, waxing, polishing and sanding conch shells, local stones and rocks. Salary: $6.25 per hour This position is for work permit renewal Qualified Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department Contact: 247-5610

15701

DISCOVERY BAY Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

Cleaning house and office. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-4444

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15687

T & R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES VARIOUS POSITIONS AVALIABLE AT

NORTH WEST

POINT RESORT SEEKING TO EMPLOYED

(3) GROUNDS KEEPER

landscaping at the resort watering the lawn mowing the lawn insuring that the resort is always well-maintained (Work Permit renewal)

G-SPOT BAR AND GRILL -South Dock Providenciales

(3) BAR MAIDS/BAR SERVERS

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

(2) BUSSER

to clean tables, taking plates, utensils and drinkware to the kitchen to be washed.

(2) DISHWASHER

-ensuring the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware

P&D EMPLOYMENT

SAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BUILDING, DOWN TOWN Contact: 232-2001 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

(2) PASTRY CHEFS

- to take orders serve mix and frozen dinks, clean tables (Work Permit Renewal applications)

Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread following traditional and modern recipes.

MANGO REEF RESTAURANT (2) WAITERS

(2) LABOURERS

- to take orders serve dinks and serve guest their meals from time to time

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

when the restaurant

LEWELL TAYLOR

Is seeking to employ a

Labourer- $6.50 per hour

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis This position is a First Time work permit holder

cleans and polish our restaurant on a daily basic

Email: Tameralemount@hotmail.com $6.25-$8.00 HOUR BELONGER ONLY APPLY CONTACT 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS

A&P CONSTRUCTION

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NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION 61109/28 LONG BAY HILLS

ISLAND PROVIDENCIALES

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. This position is a First Time work permit holder

Cook-$8.00 per hour

MONCHIES SNACK BAR & GRILL

LOUIDES JEAN

Is seeking to employ a

Maintenance Worker-$7.50 per hour

Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. This position is a First Time work permit holder

SUN & SEA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE/ CLEANING SERVICES

Is seeking to employ a

Maintenance Worker-$8.00 per hour fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair 15696

FRESH CATCH RESTAURANT

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. This position is a First Time work permit holder

fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system This position is a First Time work permit holder

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson-Stewart, registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. These positions are currently held by work permit holders Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ a

Whereas, FRANCES JILL FRIED of 19 Morgan Road, Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054, US (formerly of 27 Spring Hill Drive, West Orange, New Jersey 07052) has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the name of FRANCES JILL FRIED was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Cleaner-$6.50 per hour

Is seeking to employ a

Electrician-$8.00 per hour

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system

Kitchen Helper-$7.00 per hour

GENTLE TOUCH BEAUTY SALON

Is seeking to employ a

Cosmetologist/ Hairdresser-$7.50 per hour

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services. This position is a First Time work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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March 23-29, 2019

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ANANDA LTD.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Has an immediate opening for a

WAREHOUSE MANAGER AND FLOOR SUPER SUPERVISOR These positions are not held by Work Permit Holders.

JOB SUMMARY/WAREHOUSE MANAGER:

• Manage the floor activities effectively in compliance with the company’s policy and vision • Overseeing receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations • Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment.

JOB SUMMARY/FLOOR SUPERVISOR

To oversee the retail staff including the cashiers and ensuring that financial objectives are met and that all aspects of the store are running smoothly at all times.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3 years experience as a Manager and Supervisor in a Retail/Hardware Store with the ability to communicate effectively, have a keen eye for detail and safety and experience with computerized inventory systems. Salary for the Warehouse Manager position is $3,000.00 monthly and $2,000.00 monthly for the Floor Supervisor position.

Please submit application no later than Monday March 25, 2019 to: Ananda Ltd. Leeward Hwy, Providenciales. Tel: 941-8155 Email: pavan@kbhomecenter.com

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to JOSEPH AGENOR by virtue of marriage to a Belonger. JOHN FREEMAN

15748

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

LAND FOR SALE 1.3 ACRE LAND ON OCEAN DRIVE, TURTLE TAIL WITH ELEVATION

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

CALL 1-649-231-3788 FOR MORE INFO.

PUBLIC NOTICE We would like to notify our esteemed customers that effective 1 April 2019 the Companies Registry in Grand Turk and Business Name Unit in Provo, will have new public opening hours. Our offices will be open to the public from 8:30am and will close to the public Monday to Thursday at 3:30pm and on Friday at 3:00pm. You can contact any member of staff after these hours via email or telephone.

WARD CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

CAICOS TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING

P.O Box 68, Blue Mountain Is seeking to employ a

• Repairing all outboard and diesel engines. • Must have the technical skill to be able to inspect, adjust and evaluate most of the mechanic and electrical parts of the boat. Salary: $10.00 per hour Contact: 243-6532 Email: mobilemarinedon@gmail.com

Installing roof; house fixtures; installing cabinets; Building frame work for doors, windows and walls. Salary: $15.00 per hour Contact: 231-0337 Email: desmond@projectech.tc

MECHANIC

VILLA DEL MAR

Bonaventure Cres, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER SUPERVISOR

To professionally execute all relating to ground. Salary: $8.50 per hour Contact: 941-5160 Email: josalee@yourvilladermar.com

We apologize for any inconvenience caused as we transition to the new public opening hours. We assure you and reiterate our commitment to serving you during this time with dedication in furtherance of the Commission’s Mission and Values.

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE

284 Cooper Jack Road Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

PHARAH L. HUTCHINSON-MIDI

Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

-$250.00 per week Washing, cooking ironing and cleaning for the remaining of the household

LABOURER

-$6.25 per hour Upkeep of yard, maintenance in of 8 apartments.

CONTACT: 243-0009

1600

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Some positions are First Time work permit holder Some positions are currently held by work permit holders

15744

March 23-29, 2019

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TDMG CONCORDIA LTD

(106 SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES) is seeking for an

ELECTRICIAN DUTIES

• Read blueprints and technical diagrams • Able to read architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical plans and coordinate work with different trades. • Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems • Install and inspect electrical components • Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices • Repair or replace wiring, equipment or fixtures using hand tools and power tools • Follow local building regulations • Direct and train workers • Bid on new jobs, track inventory and work assignments.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Electrician • Minimum 5 years experience as an Electrician • Business skills • Computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlooks) • Troubleshooting & Critical-thinking skills • Customer-service skills. • English: spoken and written • French: spoken and written is an advantage Salary: Annual $70K (compensation commensurate with experience)

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15737

BEATRICE ADAMS

To do repairs on properties on North Caicos and Provo. Must have 10 years or more experience salary to be determined

COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

CARE TAKER

• To take care of an elderly person. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-8820

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

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100 WALTER COX Is seeking to employ a

c.o. • Identify technical problems and propose solutions. • Secure materials on time to keep construction progress. • Plan and lead meetings • Provide necessary status updates to clients.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Carpenter-$10.00 per hour

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials This position is a First Time work permit holder

Tiler-$10.00 per hour

materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. Because tile and marble must be set on smooth, even surfaces, installers often must level the surface to be tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

2 Painters-$9.00 per hour

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces This position is a First Time work permit holder

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering • Minimum 5 years of experience in project management • Strong analytical, math and problemsolving skills • Planning skills • Communication skills • Leadership • Creativity • Meticulous • English written and spoken • French is an advantage

Cabinet Maker-$10.00 per hour Make cabinets and cut wood. This position is a First Time work permit holder

Electrician-$10.00 per hour

Salary: Annual $72K + Performance bonus

This is a new position and requires flexibility with working hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. There are no minimum hours and it is understood that the Construction Engineer will work as required to meet the needs of the business. Please submit applications to:

Pools Mechanic-$10.00 per hour Fix Pool pumps and filters. This position is a First Time work permit holder

Joiner/Finisher-$10.00 per hour Drywall work This position is a First Time work permit holder

QUALIFIED BELONGER CANDIDATES SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION TO

TDMG CONCORDIA LTD. INFO@TDMGLTD.COM TELEPHONE: 1-649-941-3445

CONTACT: ZOILA PRATT 649-441-9510

OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LTD

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

To load and off load Barge. Must have STCW Certificate, must be willing to live onboard. Starting salary $6.25 per hour CONTACT 941-5707

15740

(106 SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES) is seeking for a

• Own the knowledge of estimating, planning and controlling the costs associated with construction projects. • Responsible for supervising a job to its completion • Manage the budget and schedule. • Manage contract terms and prevent project delays • Support construction workers, and actively drive projects to completion. • Produce construction schedule and make sure quality work is done on time. • Coordinate between architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical design to avoid conflicts. • Plan and analyze job’s financial projections. • Produce and log: rfis, rfa’s, logs, s.i. and

SALES CLERK

• Successful applicant should possess good communication skills. • Work hours are from 8am-5pm. Monday to Friday Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 941-5707

TDMG CONCORDIA LTD

SUMMARY:

ONE (1) DECKHAND

ONE (1) CARPENTER

QUALIFIED BELONGER CANDIDATES SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION TO

Provide strategic leadership, planning and management to lead high quality construction projects to be completed on time and within budget.

Allience Business Center Unit 24 Is seeking to employ a

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This is a new position. Regular working hours are 44 hours/week but requires flexibility including evenings, weekends and holidays to keep up with construction schedule and clients’ requests.

TDMG CONCORDIA LTD. INFO@TDMGLTD.COM TELEPHONE: 1-649-941-3445

3D HANDBAG & THINGS

LEW 1 SHIPPING

seeks the following persons:

CONTACT: 331-9854

15716

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

Entertainment

March 23-29, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Buju Banton permanently ban “Boom Bye Bye” from his catalog BUJU Banton has issued a permanent ban on his notorious single “Boom Bye Bye.” Urban Islandz reported last week that Buju Banton has decided that he will not be performing his famous anti-gay anthem at his concert last weekend. We’re told that he will not be performing the single going forward including on all the remaining dates of his “Long Walk To Freedom” Tour. “Boom Bye Bye” was not played at any of Buju’s parties over the past weekend, including at the after party at Mas Camp. Disc jockeys were warned not to play the song, which all of them complied. Ina new statement sent to Urban Islandz, Buju Banton says he has removed the song from all platformed he has control over and will not be performing it at his upcoming shows. “In recent days there has been a great deal of press coverage about the song ‘Boom Bye Bye’ from my past which I long ago stopped performing and removed from any platform that I control or have influence over,”

Hailey Baldwin’s comments come just days after her husband Justin Bieber opened up about his recent struggles.

Baldwin says mental health should be ‘No. 1’ after Bieber asked for prayers

Buju Banton said that he is determined to put the anti-homosexual song in the past and continue moving forward as an artist and as a man.

Buju said. “I recognise that the song has caused much pain to listeners, as well as to my fans, my family and myself. After all the adversity we’ve been through I am determined to put this song in the past and continue moving forward as an artist and as a man.”

“I affirm once and for all that everyone has the right to live as they so choose,” the singer continues. “In the words of the great Dennis Brown, ‘Love and hate can never be friends.’ I welcome everyone to my shows in a spirit of peace and love. Please come join me in that same spirit.”

HAILEY Baldwin is stressing the importance of mental health a week after husband Justin Bieber asked for fans’ prayers, revealing he’s been “struggling a lot.” In an interview with People Tuesday, the 22-year-old model said self-care can take many forms, including “eating right, drinking a lot of water and working out.” “It’s really good for your mentality,” Baldwin said. “I think

your mental health should be No. 1, and it falls to the side a lot.” Baldwin is not the only one to see the importance of self-care, as the discussion surrounding mental health has gradually stepped into the spotlight. “I think there’s more attention on mental health these days, and I see why and I get why,” she said. “I think you have to know what works for you.”

As Disney and Fox Merge, Netflix Stock Shoots Up 5% THE merger of Disney and 21st Century Fox represents one of the biggest threats to Netflix in its 21-year history. Yet on the day when the megamerger closed, Netflix saw it stock rise nearly 5%. Why the renewed bullishness about Netflix as Disney prepares to launch a rival streaming service later this year? Wall Street believes that any threat from a Disney-Fox combination has long been priced in to the stock. Meanwhile, Netflix has been preparing for years for Disney to pull its content from Netflix’s library, stocking up on its own share of mustwatch titles. That message was driven home Wednesday as Netflix unveiled a trailer for its long-awaited third season of Stranger Things, only a few hours after the Disney-Fox merger officially closed. The trailer’s arrival followed a cryptic tweet teasing the new season on Stranger Things‘ Twitter account on Tuesday. Which, coincidentally or not, was timed close to Disney’s official announcement yesterday about the completion of its merger with Fox.

Disney’s $71.3 billion purchase of the film and TV assets held by 21st Century Fox is one of the biggest media mergers ever.

At least one analyst has downgraded Netflix this month, citing Disney’s imminent streaming offering as a key factor. But according to Barron’s, two analysts have come out this week with research notes bullish on Netflix’s prospects, thanks in good part to the groundwork Netflix has laid in overseas markets during the past several years. Imperial Capital analyst David Miller wrote Wednesday that Netflix’s move to create content from outside the U.S. is not only boosting viewers abroad, it’s also delivering new hits for its domestic audience. “Examples are Bodyguard, a crime drama filmed in Europe but which is playing

well all throughout continental Europe; The Protector, a drama/fantasy series filmed and set in Turkey; and Baby, an Italian teen drama which is also finding cross-border appeal,” Miller said. “Too many media investors think of Netflix’s international business as simply U.S. content that is dubbed in various foreign languages, but in many cases the inverse of that is starting to take hold.” Meanwhile, RBC Capital’s Mark Mahaney said Netflix is gaining in popularity in Japan, citing a survey of 2,000 Japanese consumers who are not only watching more shows on Netflix but are “reporting high levels of satisfaction with the service.” (Fortune.com)

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Cyndi Lauper’s feminist pop landmark “She’s So Unusual” joined the Library of Congress’ registry of historic recordings on Wednesday.

Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper among diverse additions to Library of Congress’ recording registry ENTRIES as diverse as Jay-Z’s hip-hop milestone “The Blueprint,” Ritchie Valens’ Mexican-American anthem “La Bamba” and Cyndi Lauper’s feminist pop landmark “She’s So Unusual” joined the Library of Congress’ registry of historic recordings on Wednesday in what could be seen as a conscious message

of inclusiveness. The library preserves 25 recordings in its National Recording Registry every year. This year’s additions bring the registry, which traditionally is heavy on classical, jazz and blues recordings, to 525 documents marked for special recognition and handling from the library’s recorded sound

collection of almost 3 million items. The new entries span exactly a century, stretching from the earliest known recordings of Yiddish songs, undertaken beginning in 1901, to Jay-Z’s masterpiece, which was released on the day of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

March 23-29, 2019

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

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

Call: 231-3788

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

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

CALL 649 231-3788

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

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

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

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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

CALL 649 231-3788

DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS

WE ARE OPEN

DELIVERY BOY

WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 ALLAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICE Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Construct and repair building frameworks and structures such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, and bridge supports made from wood and other materials. Install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall. Install structures, such as windows and doors as well. Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 332-0499

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

15658

AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD #80 Saturn Drive, South Dock Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC • Diagnostic Mechanical Repairs maintenance • Electrical troubleshooting • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $12.00 per hour CONTACT: 649-941-4015 EMAIL: ALSHAULING@YAHOO.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15524

16121

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 ANTWANN A. MISICK BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters • Must be willing to work 3 days a week. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 246-4357

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work 15698 permit holder

BLUE WATER DAY SPA Grace Bay, is looking for a

SPA RECEPTIONIST For the beach must be willing to work 6 days per week. 8:30 - 5pm. Salary $120 DESCRIPTION: Take all bookings, some accounting work, meet and greet guests, walk beach to solicit business First time applicant however interested Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the

LABOR DEPARTMENT EMAIL: MICHELLE.L.H.SWANN@GMAIL.COM

15718

ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR SPORTS ADVENTURES

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

To supervise a variety of sports and adventure activities to include: Swim training / Sports & adventure trips to outer islands and Northern Haiti / Stand-up paddle board sales, rentals, demonstrations / International open water swim race organization SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE: • Demonstrated excellent pool and open up paddle boards water expertise for swim training and swim • Minimum 5 years background in organizing safaris sports & adventure tourism activities • Proven ability to organize open water swim • Excellent English oral and written races communication skills • Extensive experience running adventure • Ability to speak French and/or Haitian trips to outer islands and Northern Haiti Creole • Proven ability to sell, rent, and use standSalary: $1,500.00 per month

Please provide resume to Caicu Naniki Sports Adventures at Caicos Cafe Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales no later than 30th March 2019

This position is currently held by a work permit holder however interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 14284

34 CLASSIFIEDS A AND J

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY OFFICER

Duties officer to be used as security to differ ENT business places and always willing to work Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-1550

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15767

ANTHONY GARLAND LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Cleaning the house, Light laundry and any other work assign by employer. • Work days are MondaySaturday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Salary: $6.75 per hour

CONTACT: 946-4536

COSMETOLOGIST

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15781

CLUB SODIAZ

ANDREW MURRAY Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

• Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following BRENTON

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 241-5922

WAITRESS

ELKANAH HALL

ENRIQUE DICKENSON

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND SERVICING ENTERPRISE

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-2874

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

15757

SALT CAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• General household cleaning, dusting sweeping, mopping and laundry on a daily basis. • Must be honest and trustworthy, must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7364

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15766

EASY WAY SECRETARY AND HUMANE RESOURCE Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

W&V CONSTRUCTION

LETITA LOUISE BRUNVENT

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation.

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work CONTACT: 343-9558 This position is a First Time work permit holder

PLUMBER- $9.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 342-9278

This position is a First Time work permit holder

PASSION BEAUTY SALON

Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER-$7.00 PER HOUR

specializes in the art of twisting, braiding, and tying many small braids all over the head CONTACT:333-1236 This position is a First Time work permit holder

NADGE DIAMANT

Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER-$7.00 PER HOUR

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. CONTACT:345-1832 This position is a First Time work permit holder

DOMESTIC WORKER -$6.50 PER HOUR

C&M WHOLESALE & RETAIL

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

STORE HELPER-$7.00 PER HOUR

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store Contact:342-0139 This position is a First Time work permit holder

LOUIS FASHION VARIETY SHOP

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER -$6.50 PER HOUR

Sweeping the store, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, laundering sheets, towels and clothing and other work CONTACT:243-5410 This position is a First Time work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-2758

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15761

CONTACT: 341-6869

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15618

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

D&U LANDSCAPING

Aviation Road Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15755

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

• Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 232-5007

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 15754

DIVA’S BEAUTY SALON

March 23-29, 2019

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H&B CONSTRUCTION LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other work. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

2 SERVICE TECHNICIANS

• Repair bakery equipment and stoves, maintenance and installations. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Some days may vary. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 331-2640

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15780

CONTACT: 246-8158 Email: Hilaryjules@ hotmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15775

DENIS PROSPER GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 242-1307

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

15756

HAZEL PENDITHA MORRIS- PROSPERE TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-5249

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15762

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS EASY WAY SECRETARY AND HUMANE RESOURCE Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following

ALL STARS RESTAURANT

Down Town next to Sweet T’s Is seeking to employ a

COOK-$450.00 PER WEEK

CASHIER/ SERVER -$300.00 PER WEEK

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

CONTACT: 344-0775

These positions are First Time work permit holders

CMP CLEANERS

Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER-$300.00 PER WEEK

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • Work hours are 7am-3pm

CONTACT: 243-3428

This position is a First Time work permit holder

VANISE VARIETY SHOP

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK-$6.50 PER HOUR

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store.

CONTACT: 342-9278

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Email: Easywaysecretaryhr@gmail.com

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

March 23-29, 2019 MEYALICE FORBES LEEWARD HIGHWAY

DOMESTIC WORKER

to care for the garden, plant trees in the yard, water plants including soil cultivation, to pick up yard waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck during collection, pick up yard waste and tree limbs and assist with other work when needed. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 241-6779

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 15770

MARIE MISSICK BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Taking care of two children washing, feeding, and caring for the children. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 342-6083 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

15777

JOSEPH & KESLINE ULYSSE

CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE

NANNY

RECORDING & SOUND ENGINEER

TELEPHONE: 649-241-0452 LOCATION: Kew Town Salary: 7.00 per hour

Telephone: 649-343-5127 Five Cays

Cares for my children, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean bedroom, bathroom, wash & iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Position is held by work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference.

15773

Adjusting sound levels during service as needed. Responsible for following worship leader’s direction and musician’s direction during services. For example, boosting monitor levels. Responsible for recording the service. Responsible for following stage and schedule cues. Responsible for providing a distraction-free service as it relates to audio production. Talk with the band to find out if issues existed for them during service. Note any broken/faulty equipment and take it out of service if possible. Clear stage of equipment as needed. TYPE OF APPLICATION: This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference. 15772

W102 WEST VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 5- 10 years’ experience • Excellent with English verbal and written skills; • Command and broad knowledge making drinks and coffee

• Good computer literacy • Must have valid driving license • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public Salary: $400.00 per week depending on experience

PHONE: 649-941-5579 FAX: 649-914-5577 EMAIL: ADMIN@ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC

Prospective applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry to the address and email above. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for

ELECTRICAL FOREMAN Must have at least 15 years experience in commercial and residential electrical installations and at least 10 years experience at a supervisory level on large scale buildings. Applicants must have experience in budgeting and cost coding on all aspects of commercial electrical installations. Must be available to work after hours, weekends and holidays. Hourly rate commencing at $20.00. Please email resumes to joanadmin@tciway.tc

15749

interview Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15763

Feeding, changing babies, keep area clean, supervising naps.

EARLY CHILDHOOD PRE-K2 TEACHER-$6.75 PER HOUR

• Duties: Patrol property, inspect buildings, secure premises • Monitor access point/ surveillance. • Salary $7 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department, Contact: (649) 339 6974 For W/P Holder

Duties: Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry and other house work. • Salary $7 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department, Contact: (649) 244 5638 Currently held by W/P Holder 15753

SECURITY OFFICERS

SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 231-3279

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15760

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are a First Time work permit holders.

15776

JULIO DOUGLAS GARDINER KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CARE TAKER

• Take care of baby. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-3460402 OR 346-4928 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

15751

DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED

2 CARPENTER

• An experienced Domestic Worker is required for full time employment. • Candidate must have own transportation and be willing to work late/flexible hours. • A demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, must speak English and have excellent communication skills. • Salary starting at $7.00 per hour. This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position.

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board. 15771

REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a committed Christian preferable of the Baptist faith. • A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university. • Valid teacher’s certification or diploma in

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15764

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

education. COMPENSATION: • Based on Qualifications and experience • $1,350.00-$1,500.00 monthly

JANITOR/CLEANER

To provide janitorial services at the school 5 days per week at $6.75 per hour.

Applicants must be made in writing along with full Curriculum Vita and names of at least three (3) references to:

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 347-0380 OR 247-0380

P.O. BOX 305 EMAIL: PROVOCHRISTIANSCHOOL@HOTMAIL.COM

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

SHEFFIELD A. FORBES

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

TEACHERS

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 232-9171

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/ portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663 or email to tos@mslaw.tc.

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ

CONTACT: 649-333-1114 EMAIL: PREPLILMINDS@YAHOO.COM

DOMESTIC WORKER

PINNACLE CONSTRUCTION

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, GUZMAN PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

implementing lessons and work schemes, using the Early Years Foundation Stage as a framework. • Providing safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning. • Organizing and supervising play and work activities. • Maintaining records, Monitoring and recording progress

ANDREW GARDINER

Juba Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

JOB OPPORTUNITY

PREPARING LITTLE MINDS DAY CARE CENTER

2 NURSERY WORKERS- $6.50$6.75 PER HOUR

BLU SECURITY LTD.

South Dock Rd, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LARRY TAYLOR

LEMON 2 GO

MEPCO International TCI requires an

• Developing and

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15758

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15774

36 CLASSIFIEDS EVAN’S FASHION DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

D & M COLLECTION BLUE HILLS

Is seeking to employ a

PURCHASING AGENT

Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6153

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

15789

BARBER

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-8965

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

15790

FRESH CATCH

• Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times

WAITER-$10.00 PER HOUR

• Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying

CLEAR VIEW WINDOW CLEANERS SALT MILLS Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-232-3037

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

15792

M & S CRAFT

Salt Mills, Grace Bay. Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER-$8.00 PER HOUR

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their meals and take action to correct any problems. Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction

HANDY MAN

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

CONTACT: 649-243-3993

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders

15791

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

SALES PERSON

• Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. • Must be willing to work 6 days. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 3428063 OR 243-8302

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15786

TCI EDUCATION FOUNDATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS (ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20)

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $8.00 per hour

ALBERT LIVINGSTON SMITH JR.

SEAFOOD HAVEN RESTAURANT

CARETAKER

HELPER/CLEANER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

• To take care of an elderly person. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-5757

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15787

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15788

MBA CONSTRUCTION

JW PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT

CONTACT: 247-1413

GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-6380

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15798

Acting on behalf of our client who are seeking to employ the following Grace Bay Water Sport The Bight Is seeking to employ a

FIRST MATE • Assisting the captain

and cleaning the boat • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-343-2165

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15803

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 441-3791

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

15745

JW PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT Lorieuse Higgs Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

• To take care of an elderly person. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-343-2165

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15805

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

• TEACHER OF ENGLISH (New post) • TEACHER OF BIOLOGY (New post) • TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH ICT (New post) APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO INVITED FOR THE POST OF

• TEACHER OF PHYSICS (post currently held by a work permit holder) Duties include preparation, teaching, assessment, recording and reporting of subject specific classes from KS3, through Cambridge IGCSE to A-Level.

NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990

Candidates for each of the above posts must have at least a bachelor’s degree, appropriate teaching qualifications, and a minimum of five (5) years’ recent experience teaching the National Curriculum (UK) and Cambridge Examination syllabi, as indicated above. A willingness to be a form tutor, and the ability to contribute diversely and generously to the school’s extra-curricular programme, sometimes on weekends, is also expected.

An Application, REGISTERED PR 14061, by ER Developments Ltd. For the development of Six (6) Story Hotel Development has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60906/162, Leeward Going Through on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Six (6) Story Hotel Development consisting of Two (2) Hotel Buildings, Swimming Pool, Pool Bar, Restaurant, Spa Building, Gym/ Retail Building, Reception Building with Conference Room, Service Building and Ancillary Facilities.

Starting salary $3200 gross per month, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and additional responsibilities. CV, letter of application, and names of two referees to:

THE PRINCIPAL, BRITISH WEST INDIES COLLEGIATE, PO BOX 338, 51 VENETIAN ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES EMAIL: PRINCIPAL@BWIC.TC Suitable candidates will be called for interview. TCI Islanders are invited to send copies of their application to the Labour Board.

AYA CONSTRUCTION

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice. 15799

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HELP WANTED

HILLTOP MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC.

We are looking for a

GARDENER Cleaning and weeding of the yard, maintenance Wage starts @ $6.25 per. hr. PLEASE CONTACT ROLAND GULA, LONG BAY AT 941-5802

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, GUZMAN PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

MUSICIAN

• Maintain Instruments and keep them clean. • Prepare Sanctuary and Instruments for services, prayer meetings, practices and any other occasions that may be held at the Sanctuary. Salary: N/A (Non-Profit Organization)

CONTACT: 649-331-1114

This position is currently vacant Interested belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15782

Email: Hilltopministriesinc@ yahoo.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15778

TC TILES

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

5 TILE LAYERS Install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. Because tile and marble must be set on smooth, even surfaces, installers often must level the surface to be tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 333-5559

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15765

STANLEY MARCUS LIGHTBOURNE #7 Stingray Street, Behind Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 232-2267

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

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SPOTLESS CLEANING DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 331-0818

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

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OLABASI

Discovery Bay, Providenciales. Is looking for

GENERAL MANAGER SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR BCQS LIMITED Seeks A

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The successful applicant must possess - Diploma in Quantity Surveying or RICS-recognized qualification. - Fifteen years post qualification work experience. - Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & BQ system software Duties will include and candidates should have experience in: - Pre and post contract Quantity Surveying duties - Market appraisals - Feasibility studies An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance Related commission is offered for this position. The suitable candidate should be able to work under his own initiative and be able to see through projects from concept to completion. This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 5th April 2019. Qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders preferred.

Apply in writing to BCQS Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or fax to 946-4670. Contact Simon Taylor on email: staylor@bcqs.com

Your role as a logistics and distribution manager is to organize the storage and distribution of goods. You'll ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost. You will also be involved in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods. Understanding the whole supply chain is KEY. Use of computer software to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs, coordinate and control the order cycle, use data to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements, manage staff, liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers, develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions, understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce, implement health and safety procedures, motivate other members of the team, set objectives, plan and manage projects, work on new supply strategies, use specialist knowledge, such as mechanicalhandling systems, to provide consultancy services . Respond quickly to customer requests and provide excellent service proactively. Actively monitor the market place, competition and general business environment. Also warehouse supervision skills is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

10 years experience in Distribution field. Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Administration. Solid sales and customer service skills required. Need to have excellent organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to communicate well with others and have the ability to assign and delegate duties. Have solid computer skills and understand how to operate administrative software. Salary is $35,000 per annum.

INTEREST PERSONS CAN CONTACT OLABASI AT 432.0223 OR EMAIL TO ADMIN@OLABASI.COM

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Position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified belonger can submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15785

Sunny Foods Wholesale Cash & Carry

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES / QUALITY FOOD WORLD

53 South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is now interviewing for the following position:

78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Are now interviewing for the following position:

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

PURCHASER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have prior experience managing more than 50 employees in a fast paced environment. • Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. • Must have past experience and be willing and able perform the following tasks, stocking shelves, cleaning, operating a cash register, assisting customers, performing accounting functions, working within extreme temperature conditions both very cold and very hot environments. • Must be willing and able to work extended periods of time in a FREEZER ENVIRONMENT. • Must be willing and available to work extended hours, including all and/or any holidays, nights and weekends. The majority of the work schedule will consist of evening and weekend and holiday hours as this is when our business is servicing the most amount of customers. • Must be able to stand the majority of the day under normal working conditions. • Must have extended purchasing experience both locally and overseas. • Must be proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Word. • Must have the ability and past experience of maintaining and encoding a POS System, including Quick Books Program. Salary $6.75 per hour with opportunity for advancement

• Must have prior experience purchasing Asian & American Products. • Must be have experience with Quick Books 2018. • Must be available to work on Holiday, Nights and weekends. Both Saturday and Sunday nights are required with a day off during the middle of the week. • Must be have good communication skills in able to commutate with overseas vendors and logistics companies. • Ensures orders are placed in timely manner, customer request is met quick and efficiently. • Must have extensive knowledge on NCR 7456 or similar POS system. • Setting up training programs for employees on proper merchandising and customer service skills. • Most work is required by standing for long periods of time and working in an environment that is not air conditioned such as a dry warehouse.

This position is currently vacant

Please apply within at the above address or contact 941-8112 or send resume via email to sunny@sunnyfoodstci.com

Please apply within @ Quality Food Service, 78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays or contact 941-7939 for more information. Only Belongers or PRC Holders need apply.

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SALARY: $6.75 per hour with opportunity for advancement This position is currently vacant

Belonger/PRC holders only need apply.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING Executive Assistant Manager* JOB SUMMARY: Functions as the Strategic Business Leader of the resort’s Front Office, Spa, Youth Program and Retail operations and serves as General Manager as needed. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives throughout the operation. The position operation meet the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of each department. REQUIREMENTS: • 8-10 years of management experience in internationally branded luxury hotels/resort including at least 2 years at Executive Committee Level • In depth knowledge of front office, spa, youth program, and retail • Knowledge of all hotel operations to act as leader of any department when necessary • Knowledge of governmental regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA) • Strong organization skills • Ability to effectively manage labor productivity • Financial management skills e.g., ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning • Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems – Opera (Fidelio), Micros. • Strategic planning skills • Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to customer profile and modify business strategies accordingly • Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others • Ability to network and build relationships to grow the business

Maintenance Manager* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Establish goals, measurements and results for the department along with the General Manager. · Involvement in the preparation of the Maintenance Operating and Capital budgets. · General operational and preventative maintenance of systems including: Boilers and heating systems; make up air and HVAC systems; Pool facilities; and General plumbing issues. · Maintain hotel guest rooms and public areas by performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs. · Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems. · Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems, electrical systems and appliances. · Maintain the hot tub by ensuring a safe chemical balance through frequent testing. · Organize, implement and track all maintenance projects for guestrooms and public areas. · Monitor and revise as needed, departmental health & safety tools including training programs, policies and practices.

· Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times and that all colleagues are committed to working safely. · Partner with Front Office Manager to ensure safe guest evacuation during emergencies (i.e. Fire Alarm). · Motivate, train and lead maintenance personnel by personal example with a philosophy of work conduct, enthusiasm and personal development that leads to maximum performance and job satisfaction. · Effective scheduling, vacation planning and department productivity to budget. · Effective and timely interaction with all Hotel & Restaurant departments and positively impact guest experience by • Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate • Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing) • Must be willing and available to work all shifts and days Salary $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience

Upholsterer/Painter* The Upholsterer is responsible for repairing wood and rebuilding upholstered furniture, using hand tools with a wide knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods. THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE: • Operate sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering materials • Repair seats, sofas, curtains, carpet and mattresses • Gather and assemble specified upholstery materials and accessories for upholstered furniture • Ensure that the upholstery workshop is tidy and clean • Keep inventory record of the stored upholstery items • Maintain machines and equipments in good condition at all times • Maintain upholstery in all outlets, lobby, corridor and guestrooms • Organize and take inventory of all fabric materials and sewing accessories • Ensure that the fabric materials that are used in making the upholstery is correct • Assume duties and task assigned by Superiors • Also, responsible for resorting and painting furniture pieces; and • Must have knowledge of paint products and blending techniques. SKILLS: Education, Qualifications & Experiences The Candidate should ideally have a technical education in upholstery with at least 5 years previous experiences in a similar upholstering role. Experience as an upholsterer in housekeeping or in a hotel and a good command of English is considered an advantage. KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES effectively and efficiently resolving maintenance concerns. · Effective and timely interaction with HR regarding payroll (i.e. set up new hires, etc).

· Occasional maintenance to staff residence as required. · A positive contributor to the leadership team of the hotel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: · Prior Maintenance Management and/or supervisory experience within a operation equal in size and facilities. · Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to motivate and lead employees in a busy, high quality environment. · Background in electrical and or plumbing are essential. · Good English communication skills (both written & oral). · Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment. Ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment. · Good training, coaching and mentoring skills are essential. · Proven experience with budgets and payroll process is essential. · Completion of high school and technical training required. · Majority of work shift requires standing or walking 90% of the work day · Many tasks require sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and/or positioning to accomplish tasks · Able to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs. is common and up to 150 lbs with assistance · Reaching is required at all levels throughout the work period · Climbing of stairs is required and may require up to 50% of the time · Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred · Able to work efficiently under time constraints · Able to work independently and with others Starting salary $45,000- $55,000 per annum not including service charge.

International Procurement Manager REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years experience in international purchasing in a luxury hospitality environment; while negotiating domestic a The ideal candidate will be a friendly, caring, dedicated individual with good cross cultural sensitivity and the capability to identify priorities with a willingness to put in an extra effort and time when required. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and enjoy working with a multi- cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies: Understanding the Job Taking Responsibility Recognizing Differences Customer Focus Adaptability Teamwork Starting salary $9.00 per hour

Executive Housekeeper*

REQUIREMENTS: • Must have minimum 10-12 years’ experience as an executive housekeeper in branded luxury hotel/ resort

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IMMEDIATE OPENING • Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have knowledge of Opera (Fidelio) hotel operating system • Must have knowledge of laundry operations • Must have experience managing large Department (50 or more employees) • Ability to train coach and counsel staff • Ability to determine appropriate staffing levels based on anticipated business, and create staffing schedules which optimize the balance between desired profitability, and guest demands • Thorough understanding of the elements and components of luxury services, set-ups and supplies • Must have financial knowledge and ability Analyze P & L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning • Must have advanced knowledge of standard software applications • Good communication and relationship building skills to interact effectively with managers and Unit owners. • Must be able and willing to work all shifts and days DUTIES INCLUDE: • Develops and implements business strategies for the housekeeping department international contracts, increasing total quality of the goods, and fully organizing proper container shipments. • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience. • Must be Computer literate, Microsoft Office, MXP, etc. • Must have advanced knowledge of Food & Beverage quality standards, health compliances and specifications. • Must have product knowledge of food, beverage and hotel consumable/durable items. • Knowledge of Marine Exchange Procurement is an advantage. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with additional other language is an advantage. • Flexible, ability to work independently and under pressure. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Forecast procurement needs based on historical data and analysis. • Maintain procurement management database. • Upgrade regularly Marine Exchange Procurement software. • Liaise with brokers and support customs clearances. • Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices • Monitor inventory control and spending in order to make recommendations and identify areas for possible savings. • Conduct physical inventories of the storerooms and prepare requisitions for all departments to bring items up to par stock levels. • Supervising and training of Purchasing and Warehouse employees. Starting salary $40,000 not including service charge.

Stewarding Manager* REQUIREMENTS: • Prior experience managing department of a 5 star

the

stewarding

• Develops annual operating and capital expenditures budget for department • Directing the operation of the housekeeping department including guest rooms and public space areas and overseeing management staff • Inspecting back-of-the house areas continually and adjusts operations accordingly • Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement, cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies and guest room supplies • Adheres to brand marketing, sales and quality standards • Coordinates room availability with the Front Office Manager and room maintenance with Director of Engineering Starting salary $40,000-$60,000 per annum not including service charge.

Kitchen/ Laundry Mechanic* REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 3 years’ experience of experience. • Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience. • Knowledge and experience in repair and maintenance including preventative maintenance of property systems and equipment. • To be an independent kitchen laundry mechanic, able to analyze problems, to read technical data sheets and diagrams for mechanical and electrical equipment and to formulate plans to get work done quickly, including procurement of materials, parts, etc., and necessary scheduling arrangements with a high degree of quality. • Ability to speak effectively with customers and associates read and write and interpret documents and technical wiring diagram information sheets as well as safety rules (lockout tag out), safety awareness information (MSDS) operating and maintenance and instructions manuals. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Maintain proper preventative maintenance to laundry equipment and boilers. • Maintain proper amount of chemical injection on boiler feed tank and proper conductivity at boilers. • Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines Luxury Resort. • Must have an excellent working knowledge of the Kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety. • Must be able to organize and delegate large banquet functions. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Ensures the maintenance of a clean, sanitary kitchen by supervising steward personnel • Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking

usage and making adjustments • Ensuring that kitchen floors and walk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during set-up and cleanup Working with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders • Taking inventory of and ensure proper amounts china, dishes etc. are available. • Ensuring the training of and proper use daily of all safety, hygiene and sanitation Starting salary $35,000 per annum not including service charge.

Stewarding Trainee Manager REQUIREMENTS: • Looking for a bright, ambitious and focused person who wants to grow in the field of stewarding. • Must have a passion or interest in working in the • Kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety. • Must be willing to work late evenings beyond midnight as major banqueting events and functions require. Must be willing and able to assist in organizing and delegating large banquet functions. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts including Saturdays and Sundays. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Ensures the maintenance of clean, sanitized kitchen by supervising steward personnel • Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking usage and making adjustments • Ensuring that kitchen floors and walk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during set-up and cleanup Working with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders Starting salary $7.00 per hour not including service charge. • Conducting regular inventory of and ensuring proper amounts of china, dishes etc. are available • Assisting in ensuring the training of and proper daily use of all safety, hygiene and sanitation

HVAC Technician*

The chosen candidate must be a licensed/certified refrigeration technician with knowledge of different types of refrigerant including R22, 134A and 404A. Must have experience maintaining and repairing low temperature refrigeration, walk-in freezers and coolers, ice machines and direct expansion air conditioning systems. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective repair on all refrigeration equipment. • Upgrading equipment as required. • Maintaining inventory of parts needed for designated equipment to avoid down time. Starting salary $7.00- $9.00 per hour plus service charge.

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form. Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day, Friday February 8th, 2019. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666. 15784

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ANDREW GARDINER

LABOURER

PAINTER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Date: September 6, 2016 Department: Human Resources Report To: Director of Human Resources

PURPOSE:

Responsible for managing the Human Resources department ensuring effective and efficient operation of department, processes and programs; coordinate intra and interdepartmental communication.

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS:

• Internal customer satisfaction • Attendance and timeliness • Completion of work assignments (safely, timely, completely, correctly)

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs. • Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants. • Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel. • Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits. • Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures. • Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes. • Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. • Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. • Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. • Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs. • Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates. • Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices. • Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization. • Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.

• Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers. • Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. • Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts. • Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs. • Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations. • Develop, administer and evaluate applicant tests. • Oversee the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions. • Assisting the Immigration and Labour Liaison in compiling compelling arguments for work permit applications and conducting processing of work permits as assigned by the HR Director. • Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends. • Develop and/or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, savings bond programs, daycare, and employee awards. • Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance. • Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food service, transportation, or relocation service. • Assisting in any human resource related position in the absence of other employees. • Managing special HR Related reports and projects as instructed by Management. • Ensure confidentiality of all activity and documentation is maintained at all times. • Ensure all work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe. • Other duties as may be requested or required by department or other manager.

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENT:

• • • •

Knowledge of Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel Typing and computer proficiency Basic Mathematic Skills Experience in ADP Software a plus

NOTE:

The Shore Club operates seven days a week and the need for coverage will vary greatly depending upon occupancy, available resources and expected demand. As such, work schedules will be tailored to ensure the best possible coverage to meet business needs and ensure high service levels. Requests for specific shifts and/or days off cannot be guaranteed. I have read and understand the Job Description as outlined above. I understand that it is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and that additional duties may be requested or assigned. Name: __________________________________ Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-5638

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15802

CONTACT: 332-5251

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15807

WORLD OF GIRL BOUTIQUE

JENNY YANG

CASHIER Greets customers, receive

DOMESTIC WORKER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 345-8505

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

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DANESI GUERRIER BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-5284

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15814

(946-4261)

Mandarin and Cantonesespeaking lady. Required to do housekeeping, errands, laundry, Cooking and assisting where necessary. Full Time. Must be willing to work weekends. Salary $1,000/ month plus overtime. CONTACT: ERICA@TMWLAW.TC OR 946-4261.

Preference to qualified TCIslanders. New Position. 15810

KATHMAE E. DURHAM GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER/MAID

• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete housekeeping duties. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Remind patients of medications. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-4239

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15816

THE HELP DESK ACT ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT: VR SUPERMARKET Blue Hills, Providenciales. Telephone: 346-002

HANDYMAN

Salary $6.25 per hour. clean store, offload containers etc.

JENDERLY'S SALON Morris Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales: 2445191

HAIR STYLIST

Salary 50 % of each job. Provide hair cutting, shampooing, blow drying coloring and styling etc Positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encourage to send resume to Labour Department. 15821

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ELVA WILLIAMS

JW PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

Acting on behalf of our client who are seeking to employ the following: Two Brothers Construction, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 649-343-2165

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

LABOURER

$6.50 per hour CLEANUP OUTSIDE OF PROPERTY, DISPOSE OF ALL TRASH. ASSIST WITH MINOR TASKS SUCH AS MENDING FENCES, WINDOW WASHING AND OTHER CHORES WHEN AND IF NECESSARY. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

15804

CONTACT #231-4657 WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

15817

TDMG CONCORDIA LTD Is seeking for a

CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare conceptual estimates using limited preliminary design. • Prepare detailed cost estimates using full set of plans and specifications. • Prepare customized reports. • Prepares construction budget. • Prepare detailed critical path job schedules. • Resolves cost discrepancies. REQUIREMENTS: • Capable of reading/coordinating plans,

details and technical documents. • Knowledgeable of Planswift and AutoCad. • Proficient with Gextim and Excel (VBA). • 5+ years of experience as construction cost estimator. • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times. • Ability to work long hours and week-ends. • Effectively communicate in English in both written and oral forms. • Knowledge of French is preferred. • Driver’s license is mandatory.

Salary commensurate with experience. Qualified Belonger candidates should send their application to: info@tdmgltd.com Deadline: April 5th ,2019

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TDMG CONCORDIA LTD

PAINTER

• To apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes. Scape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting. Clean walls to ensure proper adherence. Purchase quality brushes. Apply several coats according to paint directions. Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection. Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting. • Work days are Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm Salary: $9-15 per hour

Contact: 649-941-3445. Email: invoices@tdmgltd.com

Qualified Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder Deadline April 1st 2019 15796

LONG BAY, LIGNUM VITAE Is seeking to employ a

VILLA ATTENDANT

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning assigned Villas. • Ensuring proper inventory • Stocking/maintaining/emptying carts

• Observing proper chemical and personal protective equipment: Assist room attendants with heavy lifting and trash removal and soiled linens • Responsible care of equipment and machines. • Assist in any department needed as instructed by a supervisor • The chose candidate will have to work flexible and long hours, including evenings, week-ends and public holidays. • Remuneration: $10.00 per hour

GENERAL HOUSE CLEANING, INCLUDING LAUNDRY AND IRONING AND COOKING. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT #242-6772 RENEWAL OF WORK PERMIT

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FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-4441

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15813

THE TUSCANY RESORT Grace Bay Beach Road Providenciales Turks & Caicos Island Tel: 941-4667, terria@ thetuscanyresort.com Is looking for a

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT INC. SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

PRAISE AND WORSHIP LEADER

• Lead praise and worship team and prepare them for church services. • Must be willing to work 3 days per week Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 243-5844

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15800

PROSPER CONSTRUCTION THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

DRYWALL WORKER

TECHNICIAN

Installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster. Smooths out imperfections with trowels and shackle. Applies coats of compound after panels are mounted to walls or ceiling. Salary: $10.00 per hour

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15806

To work five (5) days a week. Salary $6.25 per hour. Renewal permit.

CONTACT: 343-9642

Local watersports charter company seeking experienced individuals for the following new positions:

Captain Seeking an experienced captain with minimum 10 years’ experience operating marine

vessels 40ft and over, Captain’s license and an in depth knowledge of TCI Waters. Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to deliver a high level of customer service to guests, provide advice and assistance to guests prior to and following charter and resolve any issues that arise. Must have experience in maintenance and repairs for charter fleet, ensure vessels are clean and operational. Organizational skills are required for scheduling and maintaining records of all maintenance and service requirements for charter fleet. Salary up to $36,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

First Mate Seeking professional fishing first mate with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in offshore

Administrative Assistant Looking for an energetic, outgoing applicant to work in our boutique and assist with various

day to day activities of a busy charter company. Must have excellent written and verbal skills for dealing with guests, knowledge of Mac OS, and a valid driver’s license. Part-time position with the opportunity to advance to full time employment. Hourly wage up to $8/hr. based on experience and qualifications.

Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders can also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Department. Qualifications and references should accompany CV. Applicants should apply in writing by April 5th 2019 to:

Panoply Sport Fishing & Luxury Charters Project House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands captain@panoply.tc | 649-432-3566

Contact: 649-941-3445. Email: info@tkcavacationrentals.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Deadline April 1st 2019

DOMESTIC WORKER

NANNCIE PIERRE ZAMOR

and inshore fishing. Must have extensive knowledge and experience working the cockpit of a professional sport fishing charter vessel, rigging lures, repairing and maintaining reels, handling fish and working alongside novice and experienced guests alike. The applicant should have good knowledge of vessel maintenance and upkeep. Valid STCW is a must, Captain’s license is a plus. Hourly wage up to $12/hr. based on experience and qualifications.

TKCA VILLA RENTAL

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

GRAND TURK

JOB OPENINGS

SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

A self-motivated, hardworking, trustworthy and service oriented individual who has good knowledge of English and great communications skills. Courteous and helpful to guest and co-workers at all times. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in hospitality industry.

BETTY CAROL PENA

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42 CLASSIFIEDS ST. TANA DRY GOODS STORE

MARC BOTOLPH HENRY

CASHIER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Snake Hills, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

$7.00 per hour

SALES CLERK $6.25 per hour Applicants must be honest, reliable and always willing to work.

CONTACT: 346-0984

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are a First Time work permit holders 15824

VACANCIES

Acting on behalf of our clients

THE CHICKEN SHACK Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

$6.25 per hour Clean chicken, season it, etc. DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

$6.25 per hour Fixing tires, etc. CONTACT: 649-347-2093 Email: darling86@hotmail. com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board held by work permit holders

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GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-5055

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15823

JEAN-CLAUDE TIRESIAS

GOT YOU COVERED

LABOURER

5 LABOURERS

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 245-3160

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15826

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

acting on behalf of our client Agnes Swann North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

LABOURERS Duties: wash windows, cleaning and weeding the yard. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 246-4769

This position is currently held by a work permit holder interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 15833

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WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

$6.25 per hour

1 GENERAL WORKER $8.00 per hour Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

CONTACT: 946-5333

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

SUN AND SEA ISLAND RENTAL PROVO TAXI PLAZA

Is seeking to employ a

AUTO BODY REPAIR HELPER

-$6.25 per hour To examine damaged vehicle and repair process.

15815

Grace Bay Court, Suite 101 Is seeking to employ a

ASSISTANT MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE -$78,000 per year

• Assist the Retail Store Manager in planning and implementing strategies to attract customers • Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payments) • Track the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual objectives

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents in the restaurant, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5369

Email: cocobistro@tciway.tc

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15832

• Minimum ten (10) years experience as a private estate or property manager with high end resorts, properties or other private homes • Must have experience with celebrity clients • Must posses a thorough understanding of all areas of private home management and supervision of design, construction and major renovation • Must be willing to live on property full time especially when property is occupied and during hurricane threats • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must be able to monitor and manage the household budgets • Must be able to work well in stressful and high-pressure situations • Must be computer literate • Must be able to operate Crestron & Sonos systems • Must have F&B and butler service knowledge • Must be able to supervise day to day operations and setup yearly maintenance schedules • Must be willing to travel • Must be able to liaise with worldwide FBOs and jet charter and make travel arrangements • Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment. • Must have the ability to train and supervise staff. • Must be willing to sign confidentiality agreement and undergo extensive background (including drug) checks

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • • • •

Manage and administrate operations of multiple properties for employer Monitor and manage household budgets System and procedure developments Work with private chef on menu plan and estimate food cost analysis Oversee and monitor household bank account(s) Oversee major renovation, design and land altering projects, in addition as requested act as liaison between employer and contractors • Oversee security requirements • Oversee all household personnel and scheduling • Oversee all ordering, shipping and inventory of supplies • Overseeing hurricane preparedness Starting salary $60,000 per annum

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Belongers only need apply.

Please send CV/resume to turksandcaicosjob@gmail.com on or before April 15th, 201915822

-$6.25 per hour To maintain the yard and removing garbage. Contact: 231-0337

HO2 CONSTRUCTION LTD

DOMESTIC WORKER

REQUIREMENTS

GARDENER

15827

Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

SANCTUARY LTD

DESMAND QUANT

Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Both positions are First Time work permit holders

COCO BISTRO

ESTATE MANAGER

Contact:243-4127

• Monitor and maintain store inventory • Handle complaints from customers • Research emerging products and use information to update the store’s merchandise • Create reports, analyze and interpret retail data, like revenues, expenses and competition

CONTACT: 649-431-2971. EMAIL: INFO@HO2GROUP.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15828

GK FOODS

E&V CONSTRUCTION GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

1125, Leeward Highway. Is seeking to employ a

ASSISTANT BUTCHER

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in meat processing • Should have knowledge about meats and cuts • Good customer service skills • Should be able to work in weekends and holidays Salary: $7.00 per hour CONTACT: 649-441-8060 EMAIL: GKSUPERMARKETTCI@GMAIL.COM

Belongers and PRC holders are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder Deadline 7th April, 2019 15835

TILE LAYER

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. Tile and marble must be set on smooth, even surfaces, must level the surface tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-1358

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

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C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CONTACT- 241-5922 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

DEAUMERE STERLING

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. This position is a First Time work permit holder

MASE ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING

South Caicos Is seeking to employ a

PLUMBER-$10.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 243-1882

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

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NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION 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 5th of April 2019. Location

Description

Title No.60702/191,194,203.204,208,209,213,2 15&217, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hills, Turks & Caicos Islands, comprising a total land area of approximately 7.89 acres. The subject property comprises of nine centrally located residential-zoned vacant lots with great elevation. The area is very quiet and secluded whilst being close to all amenities.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Salem Property Holdings Ltd.

Approximate Area

2.16, 0.49, 0.58, 0.90, 0.31, 0.29, 1.35,1.75 and 1.13 acres respectively

Location

Description

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

NCPA LTD.

Approximate Area

12.6, 1.03, 1.02, 22.95 acres respectively

Location

Title No.60505/199, Blue Hills and Stamerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run, Providenciales, comprising a total land area of approximately 0.20 acres. The Property is in an average quality, mostly residential location but with some commercial secondary retail uses mainly fronting the Millennium Highway. The parcel lies approximately two miles from the downtown area and four miles from the Providenciales International Airport. Blue Hills beach is close by some 1/3 miles to the North.

Description

The subject property comprises two 2# bed Apartment units and a laundromat (currently closed) on the ground floor and three 2# bed Apartment Units on the upper floor together with covered access balconies to both levels at the rear and a ground floor access porch to the front.

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. 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. 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.

Generally, the property is surrounded by a combination of mainly multi-family developments with some commercial retail uses (variety stores, hot food retail, small tire sales operation, etc.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

George Andre Lacroy Seymour

Approximate Area

0.20 Acres

Location

60714/199, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales. The subject property is raw land of approximately 1.11 acres on the beach to the north west of the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park in the Bight.

Title

Absolute

All Parcels can be sold separately.

Proprietor

InLine Holdings Ltd

Title

Absolute

Approximate Area

1.11 acres

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.

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

Ideal site for private waterfront development or allinclusive resort. All Parcels can be sold separately.

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

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

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5TH APRIL, 2019)

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

RESEARCH AND PLANNING OFFICER – JCB8-3

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This incumbent is to undertake research and evaluation activities that will provide the Department / Ministry with evidence required for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies.

SENIOR CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR – JCB8-4

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position exists to provide management and operational oversight over Case-workers within the Department of Employment Services.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT (DATA INPUT OFFICER) JCB8-5

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 3: $16,707.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position for the office. The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the office.

CLERK OF WORKS - CBB8-17 DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder's responsibilities include ensuring value for money for TCIG by checking the installation, specification and workmanship in government contracts and ensuring that they meet the contractual requirements.

MANAGER OF REGISTRATION AND CITIZENSHIP /TCI STATUS – JCB8-6

DEPARTMENT: REGISTRATION AND CITIZENSHIP MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8: $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position will undertake all responsibilities for the efficient operation of the Turks and

Caicos Islands Status Commission including research, review, investigation, preparation of applications for assessment by the Commission; recording of minutes and preparations of documents for presentation to the Commission.

CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK - JCB8-7

CROWN COUNSEL – JCB8-13

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8: $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

DEPARTMENT: CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER MINISTRY: BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 4: $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

The job holder in this position must be able to provide legal advice to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade as it relates to a wide range of Government financial and taxation matters.

JOB SUMMARY:

SENIOR CUSTOMS OFFICER – JCB8-14

This post holder will be responsible for communicating with customers and answering their queries both locally and internationally showing dedication towards making sure that customer queries are resolved on time and that they are satisfied with the organization, thereby leaving a good impression.

INTELLIGENCE MANAGER – JCB8-8

DEPARTMENT: IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 7: $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is to support the department in the key areas of tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, and sustainment of the Intelligence Team.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR SPPD - JCB8-11

DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC POLICY AND PLANNING UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 9: $59,552.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior professional and technical position. This post has the responsibility of assisting in shaping and facilitating and implementing economic policies to promote sustainable economic and social development, providing project management supervision and monitoring and assessing impacts and has oversight responsibility for resource mobilization including debt contacting, negotiations and reporting, coordination of donor programs and assisting with overseeing the day to day operations of the Department.

TAX OFFICER - JCB8-12

DEPARTMENT: REVENUE CONTROL UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is expected to conduct the necessary activities to get Taxpayers in default to comply with the requirements under the Revenue Ordinances and Regulations and maintain Compliance and Arrears cases assigned by the Assistant Commissioner/Senior Tax Officer.

DEPARTMENT: CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is the team leader responsible for the operational units within the Customs Department.

ACCOUNTS OFFICER – JCB8-15

DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5: $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an accounting support position. It has responsibility for the effective administration of the cash management processes.

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER JCB8-16

DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTANT GENERAL DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 7: $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will provide financial support to the Ministry/ Administrative Unit assigned on all financial matters pertaining to that portfolio (including all departments and sections).

PROJECT MANAGER ¬CBB8-17 DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00

JOB SUMMARY:

PROJECT MANAGER ¬ CBB8-18

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS LOCATION: GRAND TURK AND PROVIDENCIALES CONTINUED 

March 23-29, 2019

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5TH APRIL, 2019)

SALARY: GRADE 8.1: $51,147.50 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Government infrastructure projects, across the islands. The incumbent is required to liaise with Government agencies to enable the successful completion of Capital projects under the government’s Capital Development Funding.

PLUMBER - CBB8-20

MINISTRY: INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING PLANNING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: GRADE 4.1 $843.65 BI-WEEKLY

AND

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder is responsible to provide Plumbing support on all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR - CBB8-21

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND PLANNING LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1: $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a mid-level technical support position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code for workmanship and safety factors.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CBB8-22 DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 5.1 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/ or confidential.

AC SUPERVISOR - CBB8-23 DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder responsibilities include the installation, maintenance and repairs to all air conditioning and refrigeration units in government buildings.

QUARANTINE OFFICER - KHB8-24

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6 - $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

To oversee and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and enforcement of animal control ordinances.

CLIENT CARE ASSISTANT - KHB08-25

DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT – WELLNESS CENTER LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: GRADE 4.1: $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 (MEDICAL) - KHB08-26

DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT – WELLNESS CENTER LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $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.

PORTER - KHB08-27

DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: Grade 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support service to the Wellness Center personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, moving clients and moving supplies and materials

MAID - KHB08-28

DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: Grade 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the users of the facilities.

SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM OFFICER - KHB08-29 DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the coordination of programmes and activities that would enrich the lives and quality of life of the elderly and persons with special needs.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - KHB8-30

DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT/SNAP CENTER LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 8 - $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY

This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans.

DIRECTOR/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - KHB831 DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 9.1 $59,552.50 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY

This is a senior management position with nationwide responsibility for the administration of the Emergency Medical Services Department throughout TCI.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT KHB8-32

DEPARTMENT: DENTAL DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: GRAND TURK & PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 3.1 $16,707.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position for the office. The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the office.

CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER - KHB8-33

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: GRAND TURK & PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is senior management position with nationwide responsibility for animal health, biosecurity and administration of the Animal Health Services Division.

CHIEF PLANT PROTECTION - KHB8-34

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

To mitigate and /or prevent the ingress and spread of plant pests and diseases of quarantine and economic significance in the Turks and Caicos Islands, utilizing World Trade Organization, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (WTO SPS Agreement).

DENTAL SURGEON - KHB8-35

DEPARTMENT: DENTAL DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dental Surgeon serves as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, and managing and leading a dental team in providing dental services

DEPUTY NATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST - KHB8-36

DEPARTMENT: NATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RESEARCH UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES LOCATION: GRAND TURK CONTINUED 

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5TH APRIL, 2019)

SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist/support the National Epidemiologist to plan, develop and implement epidemiologic and research programmes under the auspices of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU).

MAID - KHB8-37

DEPARTMENT: NATIONAL PUBLIC LABORATORY LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

HEALTH

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the users of the facilities.

PORTER - KHB08-38

DEPARTMENT: NATIONAL PUBLIC LABORATORY LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

HEALTH

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support services to the Wellness Center personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, moving clients and moving supplies and materials

LABOURER - KHB8-39

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 5 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the safe custody of offenders. The successful candidate will be responsible for looking after Offenders and to help them lead law abiding and useful lives in custody and after release.

PRISON MAINTENANCE MANAGER – CFB8-43

DEPARTMENT: HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE MINISTRY: HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

PRISON NURSE – CFB8-44

This is a mid-level post, with national responsibility for the enforcement of all pertinent environmental, fisheries and maritime laws in TCI.

JOB SUMMARY:

DEPARTMENT: HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE MINISTRY: HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CFB8-40

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER LWB8- 45

JOB SUMMARY:

HAZARD MITIGATION OFFICER - CFB8-41

DEPARTMENT: DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES MINISTRY: HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Hazard Mitigation Manager the Hazard Mitigation Officer is responsible for assisting the administration of the Department’s Mitigation & Planning Programmes.

PRISON OFFICER – CFB8-42

DEPARTMENT: HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,

CONSERVATION OFFICER CFB8-48

JOB SUMMARY:

To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the Maintenance of the establishment.

The position has specific responsibility for the Health screening and provision of medical care and referrals at HM Prison.

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT: DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES (DDME) LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The post is a mid-level position with island-wide and national significance, mandated to assist in the planning, directing, promotion and implementation of DECR’s management of the non-protected coastal areas, Protected Areas, and fisheries infrastructures.

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME AND GAMING DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder's responsibilities include providing labour/ assistance in all aspects of animal (canine) control.

CFB8-47

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME AND GAMING DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: SALARY: - GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE & LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – IRIS STUBBS PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: GRADE 1.1 $499.98 BI – WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use.

GRADUATE PRIMARY TEACHER -LWB8-46

DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE AND LIBRARY SERVICES LOCATION: NORTH CAICOS (HUBERT JAMES PRIMARY SCHOOL) SALARY: $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PARKS SUPERVISOR (CIPS)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR CFB8-49

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES (DECR) MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME AND GAMING LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 8 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This post supports the Director of DECR. It is a senior management position with responsibility to enforce environmental and maritime laws in the TCI.

COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE - KHB8-50

DEPARTMENT: PRIMARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: SALT CAY SALARY: GRADE 4.1 $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a practical position, with basic level responsibility for ensuring that culturally diverse populations and underserved communities receive proper medical attention in the primary health care clinics and the community at large in collaboration with other Primary Health staff.

COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE - KHB8-51

DEPARTMENT: PRIMARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: NORTH CAICOS SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205. 00 PER ANNUM This is a professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients' health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

March 23-29, 2019

D&B AUTO LTD

GRANT’S PETROLEUM

2 PUMP ATTENDANTS

CARWASHER/HELPER

Check air pressure in vehicle tires; and levels of fuel, pumping gas, add air, oil, water, or other fluids, as required. Clean parking areas, offices, restrooms, and equipment, and remove trash.

• Must have six months of prior work experience. • Assist Head Mechanic in searching and repairing customer cars • Must be able to work flexible hours • Able to use cleaning devices/equipment for washing vehicles • Knowledgeable on basic auto maintenance and repair and has ability to perform such tasks as prescribed. • Able to assist in performing maintenance and repair of different variety of Japanese Vehicle. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CARPENTER

CONTACT: 649-941-8438 OR 649-941-7387

CONTACT: 343-4671

Email: dnbautoparts@tciway.tc

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 15734

MANPOWER SERVICES

RETREAT KITCHEN

15731

Email: manpower-services@hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing. Salary: $300.00 weekly

CONTACT: 247-1885

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. One is a First Time work permit holder and One is currently held by a work permit holder 15829

CONTACT: 241-7557

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

15747

Duties: Follow blueprints Build from plans to meet Clients needs. Install Structures and fixtures, Doors, Windows, must be Able to use electrical tools. Salary: $13.00 $14.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-2928

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS to millsinstitute@gmail.com on or before March 28th, 2019

15746

These positions are for work permit renewals Qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

TAHISSAINT & ABDON CONSTRUCTION Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MASON

DOMESTIC WORKER

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Salary: $400.00 per week

Position currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers are encouraged to send resume to Labour Department. 15741

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15729

- Salary $6.25per hour Clean sites, tools, dig trenches etc.

CEDAR LODGE CAFE Leeward Highway, Providenciales Telephone: 231-3163

- Salary $6.25per hour cleaning, stack coolers, prep foods etc.

CONTACT: 341-1977

If you are interested in this opportunity send your application and CV by email to csg@stanfieldgreene.com. This is a new post.

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. 15747

15742

PwC (TCI) Ltd. Requires One (1):

CARPENTER

HANDY MAN

11 Macaw Close, Cooper Jack, Telephone: 333-1199

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15733

The successful candidate would be expected to be able to work unsupervised and should have the following minimum qualifications and experiences: • A minimum of ten years post qualification experience • Have experience in preparing and arguing civil, commercial and criminal cases in all domestic courts • Have excellent written and oral communication skills • Have excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage a varied case load under time constraints • Have experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff. Remuneration is competitive and commensurate with experience and enjoys performance incentives.

OF GRAND TURK. Is seeking to employ A

To assist with general upkeep of school grounds and any related duties as prescribed by owner. Salary $7.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15736

CONTACT: 649-241-2228

SENIOR ATTORNEY

SAMMY’S CONSTRUCTION

Assist with cooking, washing and cleaning. Salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: KENNETH HANDFIELD 649-242-8558

• General house work, cleaning washing and ironing. • Applicant must be honest and willing to work. Salary: $6.25 per hour

is seeking to employ a suitably qualified individual to fill the positon of

ELECTRICIAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

• To repair and service dump trucks and heavy equipment. • Work hours from MondayFriday; 8am to 5pm. • Some holidays and weekends when call upon. Salary: $12.00 per hour

Is seeking to employ a

THE LAW FIRM OF STANFIELD GREENE

• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $350.00 per week

MILLS INSTITUE

To fill the position for Early Childhood. Candidates must have a minimum of five years experience working in the relevant area. Must hold some formal training. Must be able to work on own initiative under minimum supervision. Salary $1200.00 per month

15743

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MARBY DRIVE, JUBA SOUND

TEACHER / TEACHERS AIDE

Please send CV’s to info@retreattc.com, attention Lindsay Mensen, or call us at 649.431.7039

L&S CONSTRUCTION

KEITH ROBINSON

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS

15732

CONTACT: 649-241-4976

DOMESTIC WORKER

S & G CONTRACTING

- 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 Salary $9.00 per hour This position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

DIESEL MECHANIC

THE HELP DESK

LINE COOK

PLUMBER

RAYCAL HANDFIELD

acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions

Ports of Call, Grace Bay

INDUSTRIAL PARK Is seeking to employ a

KENNETH AND SON TRUCKING BEHIND GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

LEEWARD HIGHWAY. Is seeking to employ a

Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

104 Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

CLASSIFIEDS 47

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QUALIFIED SENIOR ASSOCIATE for an Accounting Service role. EDUCATION LEVEL:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Managing a portfolio of clients within the accounting services department, including originating transactions, performing reconciliations, preparing periodic management

reporting, etc.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of accounting software packages (QuickBooks, Sage etc.) • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Salary: $52,500 per annum, with experience and qualification. Apply to telisha.l.adams@pwc.com or Telefax: 649-946-4892, no later than March 29, 2019 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands This position is vacant qualified belonger can submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

15510

48 CLASSIFIEDS DEBRA SIMMS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-1591

DORLINE JACQUES GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-0228

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15690

H.C.J. CONNECTION

P&K APARTMENT RENTALS

15693

Telephone: 649-247-1864 Millennium Highway

BARBER

Cutting & Trimming. Shape Eye brows Trimming beards or giving shaves Shampooing if needed before cutting Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers and other instruments. Salary starts at $8.00 per hour. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference. 15713

E & V EQUIPMENT LIMITED WILLIAMS AUDITORIUM, FIVE CAYS

MECHANIC/ EQUIPMENT DRIVER

Must be knowledgeable with Caterpillar machines and Cummins Engine Must be willing to work 5 ½ days. Salary $6.50 per hour This position is for first time applicants Qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

15702

ROBINSON’S CONSTRUCTION Providenciales

Telephone: 332-9037 Long Bay road

CLEANER

sweeping outside the building, remove dirt and hazardous waste outside the apartment, clean the door frames and windows, clean the outside wall, call the owner to collect garbage when needed, call to refill water tank when needed, Report any problem and report tenant request to the owner. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour. TYPE OF APPLICATION: New application, Belonger will be given first preference.

15711

CLEANER

Gathered and removed rubble, dirt, and hazardous waste inside and outside the buildings, sweeping inside construction building, clean doors frames and windows, clean the outside wall and inside, performed postconstruction site cleanup and executed building cleaning activities, operated cleaning equipments and utilized cleaning materials SALARY: $6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 231-0327

Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 15714

ELEANOR IMGHAM GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 348-5455

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15697

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

ASSISTANT MECHANIC/ PUBLIC SERVICE AREA SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

portfolios and for all operational activities, emergency response, safety, collection, regulatory compliance, re-development, customer interaction, and development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidate should have: • Technical Diploma in Automotive Mechanics or Degree as Master Mechanic • At least 8 years’ experience in automotive mechanics with Japanese vehicles • At least 8 years’ experience in supervisor role, managing multiple sites Compensation is between $9.00- $11.00 hourly and is based on experience. *This position is currently being held by a work permit holder.

Please contact email sandrews@caicoswheels.com or (649)946-8302.

GABRIEL UNISEX BEAUTY SALON

EXCLUSIVE ACCESSORIES FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

JEWELRY REPAIRMAN Duties: repairs broken jewelry This position is held by a work permit holder however qualified belonger can submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 247-561015700

SAM’S BUILDING Is seeking to employ a

HAIR DRESSER

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $286.00 per week

CONTACT: 342-2471 OR 341-3517

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15688

ISLAND LANDSCAPING

SAVED BY GRACE VARIETY STORE

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Telephone: 649-241-3896 Leeward Highway

CLEANER

Clean the store every morning before we start selling merchandises to the public, mop the floor, clean customer’s bathroom, put toilet paper inside and hand soap, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, restock products. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference.

15712

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

• 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 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

March 23-29, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

LANDSCAPING FOREMAN

The suitable candidate will oversee landscaping projects, as well as routine maintenance jobs. He will manage the creation of landscape features, such as flower beds, or supervise the installation of water features. On a weekly basis a foreman and his crew might perform lawn maintenance. Salary: $432.00 per week

CONTACT: 342-5808

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15684

GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL Is seeking to employ

Auto Mechanics

• At least 10 years or more experience as an Auto mechanic • Must be able to perform all vehicle diagnostics and updates using diagnostic equipment • Able to maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to customers/operator complaints, conduct inspections, repair engine failures, repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replace parts and components according to manufacturer standards • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies and perform preventive maintenance • Must hold a valid driver license with a clean, insurable, driving record, must be able to drive manual and automatic transmissions. • Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs. • Basic wage is $12 per hour • Must be able to speak and write English • All data system knowledge • Must be computer literate

• • • • • •

Tire Tech

Must have 5 years’ experience Identify the tire size and ply and inflate tire Must be able to service vehicles to maintain functions accordingly Remount wheels onto vehicles, install vehicles parts or accessories Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicle using lugs Replace wheels on balance machines to determine counters weights required ro balance wheels. • Must be able to speak and write English.

• • • •

Part-Time/ Full-Time Car Washers Must have a valid driver’s license and Clean Police Record

Must be able to speak and write English Must have legal Status Must be able to properly wash, clean and vacuum vehicles, so that they are ready for Transfer to the Airport. • Must be able to identify fault and report it to the person in charge

Email: frantz@gracebaycarrentals.com

March 23-29, 2019

WANTED 2 BARMAIDS For Town Tigers, Grand Turk.

Must be willing to work weekends and bank holidays. $6.50 per house. Duties include serving drinks and keeping bar area clean and tidy.

CONTACT 343 2098

or can submit CV at the bar.

These positions are currently held by a work permit holder. Interested TC Islanders should submit their application to the Labour Board

15699

JAMES KOTSOPOULOS

Both workers must be able to drive work without supervision, must be able to live on the property and must be on call for any additional request from guest. Must have own tools with several years of experience in the construction field. Salary $10.00 per hour Accommodation provided.

Please forward all resumes to marie@jakarah.com

Telephone: 649-346-0230

PAINTER

KITCHEN HELPER

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: based on experience

CONTACT: 246-1721

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 15679

15715

CONTACT: 347-3638

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 15721

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER Neptune Plaza, Providenciales TCI

Is seeking to employ

TWO PHYSICIANS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Carry out patient consultations in the Clinic • Perform physical examinations • Diagnosis and treatment of illness/ ailments • Manage acute and chronic illnesses

Kew Town

Sweep or scrub floors, clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans by hand. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference.

15710

BETTY’S UNISEX SALON TELEPHONE: 649-346-0230 Kew Town

BARBER

Cutting & Trimming. Shape Eye brows trimming beards or giving shaves Shampooing if needed before cutting clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers and other instruments.

HAIR DRESSER Provide beauty service such shampooing, cutting, coloring, styling, braiding

and massaging and treating scalps also do makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, provide nail and skin care services. Straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers hot combs and curling irons to press and curly hair. Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, clean shape and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour. First time, Belonger will be given first preference.

15709

TAILOR HELPER

• Assists tailor with taking measurements, and cutting out cloth. Prepare for sewing clothes. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

• Must have a minimum of M.B.B.S. from an accredited University • Minimum of 5 years work experience in a Primary Health Care setting and a minimum of 3 years working in a Secondary Health Care institution • Must have a minimum of 5 years as a fully registered Medical Practitioner on a register of a recognized Medical Board.

BETTY’S RESTAURANT

North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER & MAINTENANCE WORKER

This is for work permit.

HOLTON WILLIAM

JOANEL TAILOR SHOP

GRAND PLAZA RESORT LTD is currently looking to employed a

MAIN DUTIES

CLASSIFIEDS 49

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

• Order laboratory and diagnostic tests • Perform minor surgery • Be proactive with patient health education • Expected to be part of practice management and administration • Liaising with other healthcare professionals and/or hospitals • Ability to perform basic ultrasounds an asset • Computer knowledge – experience using EMR files • Bilingual an asset

COUNTRY MANAGER TURKS & CAICOS AT CABLE & WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, PART OF THE LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA GROUP WHO WE ARE

At Liberty Latin America, we have a shared vision. To bring innovation that will create moments that matter to our customers, delivering growth in our markets with one vision, one culture, one team. We’re one of the leading telecommunications and entertainment providers in the Caribbean and Latin America. Technology excites us, enables us, and drives us. As Cable & Wireless – part of the Liberty Latin America group of companies we’ve operated in the region since the 1870s, always at the forefront of innovating infrastructure and services. Today, our modern fiber fast broadband, mobile, landline and TV services are underpinned by over 50,000 kilometers of the most modern subsea and terrestrial fiber networks in this part of the world. This enables us to offer unparalleled connectivity - the fastest broadband with the latest video content, secure IT solutions, plus mobile services packed with data options – all under a blend of iconic consumer, business and wholesale brands. Like Flow and C&W Business in Turks and Caicos, +Movil in Panama and BTC in the Bahamas. Together, our commitment is to invest and innovate so that we empower our customers and stakeholders to succeed in this connected world.

WHO YOU ARE

You’re a passionate and dynamic leader who can deliver our commercial strategy in Turks and Caicos. You’ll lead the entire Turks and Caicos team and our in-country business plan, driving sales and inspiring the team here to deliver an excellent customer experience, becoming the local customer champion on all matters.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Ideally, you’ve got the following qualifications and experience: • A bachelor’s degree in a discipline that means you can meet the intellectual demands of the job; and/or equivalent experience. • A postgraduate degree • A minimum of five years’ experience in a senior commercial role in a competitive sales environment • Execution of marketing programs, covering advertising, promotions, pricing and product development • Knowledge of trends in the telecommunications industry with experience of working in a competitive environment. If you’re looking for work with purpose – where you’ll use our innovative products and services to create moments that matter for our customers right across the Turks and Caicos Islands – we want to hear from you.

Monthly salary $6500.00 to $8500.00 depending on experience. Belongers only need to apply. These positions are currently held by work permit holders

EMAIL: CYNTHIA.IIMS@TCIWAY.TC PHONE: 649-941-5252. FAX: 649-946-8243

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Apply now to join our growing company.

Please apply by sending your resume to email address below deadline for all submissions will be the 25th of March 2019. anissa.bootle@cwc.com 15720

March 23-29, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Sports Interational

Yan Vorogovskiy ghosted in behind Graeme Shinnie to nudge Kazakhstan into a 2-0 lead.

Dame Kelly Holmes, Paula Radcliffe and Sharron Davies all want more research on transgender athletes.

Holmes, Radcliffe and Davies to write to IOC over transgender athletes DAME Kelly Holmes, Paula Radcliffe and Sharron Davies say they are going to write to the International Olympic Committee asking for more research on the “residual benefits” of being a transgender athlete. Under IOC guidelines, athletes who have transitioned from male to female are required to have kept their levels of testosterone - a hormone that increases muscle mass - below a certain level for at least 12 months. Former swimmer Davies said: “We all need a safe and fair place to compete.” The 1980 Olympic silver medallist said the private letter had gained support from “loads” of elite athletes but asked for more to back

her, Radcliffe and ex-athlete Holmes, who won 800m and 1500m gold at the 2004 Olympics. BIOLOGICAL MALES COMPETING ALONGSIDE WOMEN Marathon world record holder Radcliffe has said elite sport could be “manipulated” and also questioned whether it was “fair for a biological man to compete alongside women”. There has been widespread debate recently about the fairness of transgender women competing in female sport. Transgender cyclist Rachel McKinnon, an age-group world champion, accused tennis’ 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina

Contact: 241-2043 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following

ESTEL PLUMBING

PLUMBER

Lay pipes using blue prints Salary: $10.00 per hour Pinnacle Construction Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Must be able to build cabinets, build roof using

allowed for athletes is at 10 nanomoles per litre. Athletes who have transitioned from female to male can compete without restrictions. The IOC said it expected to publish updated guidelines after a lengthy consultation with various stakeholders. They include the IOC medical and scientific commission, medical, scientific, human rights and legal experts, plus international federations and national governing bodies. It added: “It is the international federations’ remit to decide eligibility rules on a sport, both for hyperandrogenism and transgender.” (BBC)

GK FOOD SERVICE

ROBERT’S AGENCY

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Navratilova of being a “transphobe” for suggesting that the participation of transgender women in women’s sport could be equivalent to “cheating”. Navratilova later apologised for the use of the word “cheat”. Radcliffe told BBC Sport earlier this month that more research is needed to establish an appropriate level of testosterone in transgender women in order to create fair competition. She also called for a halt to the “attacking and bullying” which she believes has existed between groups and individuals with contrasting views. According to IOC guidelines, set in 2015, the current level of testosterone

#1125 Leeward Highway Providenciales is seeking to employ an

Assistant Manager

blue prints and other carpentry work. Salary: $10.00 per hour

SOPHIA FORBES

Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

Help around yard, cleaning windows/ doors, keeping surroundings clean. Salary: $6.25 per hour

All positions are a First Time work permit holders 15834

Requirements, Duties and Responsibilities: • Must have prior Wholesale/Food Service experience and knowledgeable with Food Service Products • Must have computer experience working with Quick Books • Must have experience in managing wholesale/food service business • Minimum of 5 years experience working in grocery industry PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: GKSUPERMARKETTCI@GMAIL.COM Salary $750.00 weekly Belongers and PRC holders are preferred.

Scotland humbled by 117-ranked Kazakhstan in Euro 2020 qualifier HAPLESS Scotland suffered one of the most abject defeats in their history in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier against world-ranked 117 Kazakhstan. Alex McLeish’s callow side were two down inside 10 minutes in Astana after dreadful defending allowed Yuriy Pertsukh and Yan Vorogovskiy to score. The Kazakhs had only won one of their last 20 qualifiers, but the feeble Scots were unable to trouble them. And Baktiyor Zainutdinov’s header just after the break completed the rout. Stuart Armstrong was denied by a stunning Dmytro Nepohodov save but it would barely have even counted as consolation, so ignominious was the performance. This - a second defeat in 11 competitive matches - is a grievous blow to Scotland’s hopes of automatic qualification for next year’s finals, even before Sunday’s second game of the campaign in San Marino. McLeish’s side had previously secured a place in the play-offs for a tournament which they will part host by winning their Nations League section. The match looked to be settling down after a fairly quiet opening five minutes, but there was to be a very rude awakening for the untried Scotland defence. Alexander Merkel was allowed far too long to pick a simple ball over the top and, with David Bates and Scott McKenna napping, midfielder Pertsukh had yards of space and ample time to pick his

spot high into the net beyond Scott Bain. You would have thought that alone would have given the Scotland players a shake but after more slackness, the hosts scored their second four minutes later. Kazakh captain Islambek Kuat strode forward and played an inchperfect pass between the Aberdeen defenders McKenna and Graeme Shinnie and Vorogovskly slid the ball home with Bain helpless. As the home crowd roared at every pass, the Tartan Army watched on in stunned silence fearing their dreams of automatically qualifying for next year’s Euros were shot just 10 minutes into the campaign. Oliver Burke made a couple of dashes into the box but was let down by his final ball as the Scots tried to claw their way back into the game. Kazakhstan are ranked 67 places below Scotland but the confidence was oozing from the hosts as they controlled the pace of the game. Indeed, only a wonderful safe from Bain denied them a third before the break after a thunderbolt by Kuat looked certain to find the target. Scotland were second best in every department and allowed Kazakhstan the luxury of time on the ball and an ease of possession that you rarely see at international level. James Forrest was the Scotland hero in the Nations League - and had scored five in his last two caps - but whenever the Celtic winger got the ball he was surrounded by home defenders.

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Los Angeles Angels star Trout to agree richest deal in sport with $430 million deal

Kemoy Campbell was acting as pacemaker in the men’s 3,000m when he fell into the infield and had to be given medical attention by the side of the track.

Jamaican athlete who collapsed told he had died on the track JAMAICAN athlete Kemoy Campbell was told by doctors he had “died” after collapsing on the track during February’s Millrose Games in New York. The 28-year-old was acting as pacemaker in the men’s 3,000m when he fell into the infield and had to be given medical attention by the side of the track. “I have no recollection of it,” he told BBC World Service. “The doctors said my heart stopped and I basically died. It was a scary moment for me.” Campbell spent 17 days in hospital and had a procedure to implant an internal defibrillator (ICD). He added that despite “numerous tests” doctors were unable to deduce the cause of the heart failure.

“When I woke up it was Monday morning [two days after the race] and I was in hospital,” he added. “I didn’t know where I was and how I got there. It was scary to know I missed almost a whole two days and couldn’t recall what happened.” A donation page has been set up by his girlfriend, and sponsors Reebok have given him $50,000 (£38,000) to help with the “hefty” medical bill he expects to receive, as he had no medical insurance. Regarding his future, he added: “In my mind I should be back on the track. Doctors say I should take some time off then do some tests, then maybe I can start slowly and build back up. “If I can’t, it’ll be the end of my career.” (BBC)

MIKE Trout, one of the most soughtafter baseball players of his generation, looks set to agree to a 12-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels worth a stunning $430 million, according to multiple reports. The deal, should it be confirmed, would net the outfielder $36 million a year and be the most expensive contract in Major League Baseball (MLB) history, as well as the biggest in sports. It would trump the $330 million 13-year deal the Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper agreed last month and boxer Canelo Alvarez’s $365 million 11-fight arrangement with sports broadcaster DAZN. Trout, 27, is a two time American League MVP, six-time winner of the silver slugger award and has hit 240 home runs in 1,065 games. Yet he tends to shy away from the limelight and has spent his entire career at the Angels after being drafted in 2009. His current contract was due to expire in 2020. ALVZREZ, MAYWEATHER, MESSI -- TROUT Although Trout’s prospective contract would be the biggest in terms of total value, it would likely fall short of the amount Alvarez looks set to earn in the same period. The Mexican has fought twice a year since 2016, meaning his DAZN contract could be up in under six

Mike Trout, 27, is a two time American League MVP, six-time winner of the silver slugger award and has hit 240 home runs in 1,065 games.

years. That would leave him free to agree another lucrative deal or earn what would in all probability be substantial purses on a fight by fight basis. Floyd Mayweather reportedly earned $300 million for his fight with Conor McGregor in 2017. Soccer star Lionel Messi, meanwhile, earns $80 million-peryear on his a four-year contract that is due to end in 2021, according to Forbes. Trout has consistently had one of the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR) -- a measurement that estimates the total number of extra wins a team gains with an individual

player in the team as opposed a replacement-level player in the same position -- in the MLB over the course of his career. The deal -- yet to be confirmed by the player or his team -- was first reported by ESPN on Tuesday, which wrote “no player in history has put up more wins above replacement through his age-26 season than Trout’s 64.3.” Despite Trout’s consistently outstanding form, the Angels have struggled to make a mark in the MLB in recent years having only qualified for the playoffs once since 2011. The 2019 MLB season is due to begin on Wednesday. (CNN)

Rugby side Crusaders mull changing name after Christchurch massacre

Insanullah Janat’s 65 contributed to Afghanistan’s match-clinching partnership.

Afghanistan earn first Test win with seven-wicket success over Ireland AFGHANISTAN earned their first Test win after Rahmat Shah’s 76 and Ihsanullah Janat’s 65 helped them earn a seven-wicket victory over Ireland. Starting day four on 29-1 chasing 147 for victory, the duo’s 139-run partnership ended any hopes of an unlikely Ireland fightback in Dehradun. After hitting 98 in Afghanistan’s first innings, Shah was out for 76 just three short of the victory target. Mohammad Nabi quickly

departed but the Afghans were not to be denied. Hashmatullah Shahidi smashed the winning boundary to trigger celebrations in the Afghanistan dressing room. “It’s a historic day for Afghanistan, for our team and our people,” said the winning captain Asghar Afghan, who made 67 in the first innings. “We have been playing for a while, we have been playing first-class cricket, so we have that composure.

NEW Zealand’s most decorated Super Rugby side the Crusaders are considering a name change following last week’s mosque shootings in Christchurch that killed 50 people. The country’s Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson said that he is aware conversations are taking place between the club and the city’s Muslim community and that such actions are “appropriate.” “Clearly this is a big issue in Canterbury. The Crusaders is a wellestablished name and brand. I think it’s a responsible action to undertake those conversations now,” Robertson told reporters on Tuesday. The nine-time Super Rugby champions -- the club competition that features teams from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina and Japan -- adopted the name 23 years ago. The attacks that took place last week, however, that saw a 28-yearold Australian gunman open fire at two mosques in Christchurch, have put the team’s brand under the spotlight due to the Medieval

The Crusaders horsemen perform ahead of last year’s Super Rugby final against the Lions.

religious wars between Christians and Muslims. The club continues to adopt imagery from the Crusades at games. Horsemen dressed in chainmail and carrying swords parade around the pitch, and captain Sam Whitelock plunged a ceremonial sword into the turf after last year’s Super Rugby final victory. “In terms of the Crusaders name,

we understand the concerns that have been raised,” CEO Colin Mansbridge said in a statement on the club’s website on Sunday. “For us, the Crusaders name is a reflection of the crusading spirit of this community. What we stand for is the opposite of what happened in Christchurch on Friday; our crusade is one for peace, unity, inclusiveness and community spirit.

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Meridian Marauders edge Jolly Ranchers in Graham Thompson Tag League final THE MERIDIAN Marauders won the Graham Thompson Tag Rugby League Spring finals last Thursday owning to a 12-11 win over the Jolly Ranchers. The event which was held at the Meridian ground saw Ranchers stage a comeback with tries from Emma Parlee and Ben Gearing, but earlier tries from Gareth Butler and president of the TCIRFU Keith Burant proved decisive. Tipsy Turtles finished third owing to a walk over Crossfit Wahoos who did not show in protest from losing the semi-final to the Jolly Ranchers. Emma Parlee was one of the stand out players. The best players for each team were awarded with prizes.

The Meridian Marauders are the 2019 Graham Thompson Tag League winners.

Provo Juniors FC is TCI’s newest football club

Provo Juniors FC to participate in Miami Cup next month THE recently established Provo Juniors FC will make its first overseas trip when it participates at the Miami Cup in Florida next month. The Providenciales based club is currently engaging in fundraising activities to help cover the cost of the trip and would like to say a big thank you to benefactors who have already

helped with purchasing training equipment and match kits. According to coaches Atte Heino and Mark McCabe, the club is quite possibly the first youth football club to be set up in TCI. It currently consisting of 18 players in the U13 age group. Members come from all across the island:

including Five Cays, Blue Hills, Kingstown, Venetian, The Bight, and the Children’s Home in Chalk Sound. The team, which has been training for approximately 10 months, is very grateful to the TCI Rugby Association for the use of their training facilities, and also with

the recent permission given by the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) to use their facilities one day per week. “One of the main purposes of the club is to provide the players with a football ‘club’ environment and to have the players themselves choose the club name, badge design

and colours. This gives the players a strong feeling of ownership and being a part of the club,” said coaches Heino and McCabe. Both Heino and McCabe are certified coaches with many years of experience, playing and coaching in the UK, Australia, Middle East and the Caribbean. (Kandi Hariraj)

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TCI national team registered an exciting draw on Thursday afternoon.

Late goals help TCI draw against BVI LATE goals by TCI’s captain Billy Forbes and substitute Fred Dorvil propelled the Turks and Caicos Islands senior national team to a draw in their final game of the Qualifying Phase in the CONCACAF Nations League, which was held on Thursday

afternoon in Anguilla. TCI started well with Forbes hitting a ball just over the uprights, but BVI grew in confidence and had more possessions and played better football, but some crucial changes by new coach Omar

Edwards helped in the second half. With Jefftho Joachin, Wildens Delva and Fred Dorvil in that order coming on. Both teams turned on the heat in the second period, but our players were crushed when BVI’s Troy

Caesar found the back of the net in the 64th minute of play. Nineteen minutes later Jerry Wiltshire made it 2-0. Forbes was having none of it and he led his side back in the last few minutes to draw the clash. The

captain fired in a header from a Joachin cross in the 86th minute of play, while Dorvil jinked through to loop on over the keeper to equalise a minute later. Pendieno Brooks did a really good job between the uprights for the TCI.

Twenty-one schools confirmed for InterPrimary School Track and Field Championships TWENTY-ONE schools will battle for supremacy when the Department of Sports and the Turks and Caicos Amateur Athletic Association (TCAAA) hold the Inter-High School Track and Field Championships at the National Stadium next Friday and Saturday. According to Director of Sport Jarrett Forbes, the intention is to

create a family friendly environment in the spirit on youth development through sports. The primary schools have not competed since 2015, so a new group of young athletes will aim for supremacy. According to Forbes, the idea is to continue on the success of the recently held Inter-High School

The primary schools have not competed since 2015, so a new group of young athletes will aim for supremacy.

Track and Field Championships, which saw Clement Howell High School claiming victory ahead of a vibrant Long Bay High and HJ Robinson High School. Forbes said that event was successful because of hard working

volunteers. “It took tremendous planning and execution to provide a fun, exiting, organised and safe event for the fans and participants. We had over sixty volunteers who made the event a success and with the help from our

sponsors, we were able to raise the bar in how we have traditionally presented the event.” The event was sponsors by Cargo Express Services Limited; Grace Bay Pharmacy; Royal West Indies Resort; Provo Water and FLOW.

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Daveon Durham, Darren Pierret, Wooslyn Harvey and Joshua Meghoo who won bronze in the 4X100M relay last year will be split up this year.

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Rebecca Bernadin has broken two national records this year.

TCAAA names strong 33 for Carifta Games THE Turks and Caicos Islands Amateur Athletics Association (TCAAA) has named a 33-member squad to represent us at the 48th edition of the Carifta Games, which is set for the Cayman Islands from April 20-22. Although TCI are without two of our 2018 heroes in Wikenson Fenelon and Ken Reyes, we still have a relatively strong side including our first ever javelin medal winner Katrell Pierre and the foursome that stormed to a bronze medal in the 4X100M U17 race last year. Replicating the 2018 feat, which saw us finishing ninth at the Games, which was better than 19 other nations, would be no easy task, especially since Fenelon who had won a gold medal in the Octathlon and Reyes who netted a silver in the 800M are now over age. The team does have Colby Jennings, who won a bronze medal with a blistering run of 46.77s in the World U18 Championships in Nairobi Kenya, two years ago and a string of athletes who have shown massive improvements. Leading the charge for the females would be Rebecca Bernadin, who is probably the most improved athlete so far for 2019. The 18-year-old broke both the 1500M record (twice)

and the 3000M national record while representing the Jago High School over the last two months. Bernadin will have her schoolmate at Jago, Deajah Smith, who has also done well this season, along with seasoned athlete Zoe Butler (CHHS), Bryana Brown (BWIC), and Alecia Castan (CHHS) in the U20 division. Overall Champion girl Aniyah Forbes, who accumulated 34 points at the recently concluded Inter-High School Track and Field Championships, was also selected. Unlike Bernadin, the Long Bay High school student Forbes will competed in the U17 division with the bulk of the female runners. Eight females were selected in the younger age group. The seven other U17 female athletes include: Alexia Prince (CHHS), Dred Mondestin (CHHS), Daisy McIntosh (LBHS), Archelande Joseph (RGHS), Tenisha Gardiner (LBHS), Katrina Outten (MBHS) and Alexis Anara (BWIC). Twenty male athletes will represent the TCI at the Games, including relay medal winners Daveon Durham, Darren Pierret, Wooslyn Harvey and Joshua St. Michael-Meghoo. This year though Peirret (CHHS) and St.MichaelMeghoo (BWIC) will compete in the U20 age division.

Ten of the male athletes will be in the U20 division, including Emmanuel Agenor. The St. Jago sprinter is having a good season with a string of wins in Jamaica. The other U20 competitors include: Jennings (GC Foster), Pierret (CHHS), Junior Paul (CHHS), St.Michael-Meghoo (BWIC), Claude Baptisme (HJRH), Martijn Healy (Norbertus), Bilton Gomez (MBHS), Kinsonne Noel and Pierre (MBHS). CHHS mates Harvey and Durham will headline the U17 team, along with the overall male champion at the 2019 Inter-High School Track and Field Championships Zachary Stern (HJRH), Dashawn Gray (Calabar), Anthony Louis (LBHS), Mike Legerme (LBHS), Carson Garland (LBHS), Tayjo Oppong-Adjei (CHHS), Darvon Rigby (WMHS) and Chadwin Gray (Calabar). Seasoned coach Randy Ford will travel as head coach, with Alvirto Smith as his assistant. Rosalie Ingham will serve as Team Manager with Thelma VanAlstine as Chaperone. President of the TCAAA Edith Skippings will also travel with the side. The team is expected to be on show next Saturday at the InterPrimary School Championships.

Katrell Pierre won a bronze medal in the Javelin U17 male division in 2018. (Photo by Gertrude Saunders-Forbes)

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