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Higgs says he will not resign – Calls on Integrity Commission to act quickly

BY OLIVIA ROSE TOURISM Minister Ralph Higgs says he will not resign, calling the PNP’s former tourism minister’s ploy to besmirch his character ‘unfortunate and reckless’.

The incumbent tourism minister this week in a letter to the media attempted to clear the air on damning allegations made against him.

He described the vitriolic attack on his character as malicious.

This comes as the Progressive National Party’s (PNP) former tourism minister Porsha StubbsSmith last week called for Higgs to resign from office with immediate effect amid a “conflict of interest” concern.

In an impromptu meeting in front of the Office of the Integrity Commission (IC) on Wednesday, April 26, Stubbs-Smith accompanied by the party’s Chairman Royal Robinson called for the minister’s resignation before filing an official compliant with the IC. According to Stubbs-Smith’s allegation, Higgs negligence to declare the accurate cost of the Silver Palms Hotel and Promenade project, located in Bottle Creek, North Caicos, during his budget presentation is sufficient justification for him to step down.

Higgs in his response to the accusation said: “I wish to advise the public, especially the people of Middle and North Caicos, that I will not resign my post as minister as there is no basis for this.”

Higgs called on the Integrity Commission to move expeditiously to carry out its work and get to the bottom of the allegations.

“As Hon Stubbs has asked the Integrity Commission to carry out an investigation into the construction of the craft market and promenade for Middle and North Caicos and my efforts to help my constituents.

“I am requesting that commission move expeditiously to carry out its work to get to the bottom of the false assertions made by Hon Stubbs so that clear and unambiguous closure can be brought to this matter.

“I have worked hard, played by the rules and I have been careful to ensure that all of my actions, in my public and private life are in grounded in the policies and laws of our country.”

Higgs asserted that he will not be disheartened and will continue to work diligently without fear or favour for the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and especially for my people of North and Middle Caicos.

“I will also take every measure to defend my character, when it is falsely being attacked and await the conclusion of this matter.

“Again I urge the Integrity Commission to move quickly so that this cloud that is being maliciously cast over the Government’s important work can be removed and that the actions of those that knowingly seek to retard progress for selfish and political reasons is exposed.”

Stubbs-Smith told the media

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Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs

that: “In recent days we have learnt during presentations in the House of Assembly that the Member of Parliament for North and Middle Caicos and Tourism Minister Ralph Higgs has seemingly neglected to consider the rule of conflict of interest and is proposing to spend nearly $1 million of public funds on a project that could potentially double the value of a project for which he is

a beneficial owner.

“This is wrong and must be investigated; Ralph Higgs has been in government for over 30 years and he’s heavily invested in the tourism industry providing resort, refuelling and car rental services.

“He has also announced his involvement with the development of hotel property in North Caicos.”

Stubbs-Smith argued that this revelation means that decisions made by Higgs would potentially affect his businesses and the TCI cannot comfortably trust his personal conscience to protect the public interest if it is in contrast with his own.

According to the ex-tourism minister the Silver Palms Hotel and Promenade project was initially listed for $550,000, but only when asked for clarification did Higgs confirm the real value at $850,000.

She emphasised that the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands deserve a fair and free government that places the country’s interest at the forefront.

“In recent years a number of laws and policies have been enacted to ensure the law makers function in a

fair and unbiased manner.

“Much effort has gone to ensure that persons in public life act in the best interest of the TCI and that conflicts of interest or the appearance of such conflict is declared and the person or persons involved recuse his or herself from decisions that would bring about this conflict.”

In the interest of good governance she urged the Integrity Commission to conduct a thorough investigation in to the matter.

PNP Chairman Royal Robinson also said: “We have a responsibility to inform the public and those persons in the competent authorities to deal with those issues and we find that this is an issue that needs and requires some investigation and we’re asking the Integrity Commission to do its job that is being mandated to do.”

Stubbs-Smith called on the premier to make every effort to ensure that her Cabinet is free of potential conflicts as they may have detrimental effects on the TCI economy and the function of Government.

Ocean Club hotel robbers found guilty

BY DELANA ISLES TWO men were found guilty on Wednesday (May 3) of stealing $40,000 in jewellery and cash from a Providenciales hotel room.

Jamal Thompson Missick and Paul Missick raided the Ocean Club East condo in July 2016 as guests slept inside.

A seven member jury returned unanimous verdicts on the charge of burglary for both following a six day trial.

Justice Robert Shuster, who presided over the trial in the Supreme Court, ordered a presentencing report be submitted to the court, and the defendants will return for sentencing on May 30.

Jamal Thompson Missick was represented by attorney-at-law Lara Maroof-Missick and Paul Missick’s defence was handled by Guy Chapman.

The charges were laid against the two men shortly after the shocking robbery against a vacationing couple.

On the day in question, at the Ocean Club East resort in Providenciales, at about 1.58am, one of the victims contacted 911 and reported that two men entered their hotel room and stole over $5,000 in cash, two Rolex watches, along with an engagement ring and IDs. One victim, Shameka Watson, told the police that one of the culprits was being restrained by her boyfriend, Tyshawn Corbett.

Just three days afterwards, police officials announced that the

second man, Jamal Missick, turned himself in to police authorities after a nationwide ‘wanted’ poster was issued for his arrest.

In an interview with this publication at the time of the incident both Corbett and Watson expressed disappointment and fear after their ordeal.

Corbett said: “My girlfriend and I were sleeping when I heard someone removing my chain [jewellery] off of the dresser. I woke up. I then saw two guys running out of our room.

“I thought it was a dream, but I just reacted. I chased them outside and I caught one of them, and he had my chain in his hand. I just restrained him until the police came.”

The victim explained that the burglar fought back and that there was a struggle among the two of them.

Corbett added that his girlfriend celebrated her birthday just days ago and that he had plans to propose to her for her birthday, before the

robbery happened.

“We are just blessed to be here, because they could have killed us,” Corbett said.

Watson described the situation as “unfair” and said that she was thankful that it did not have a more severe outcome.

She said: “It’s not even the materialistic stuff, because we can get those things back. It is the fact that I haven’t been able to sleep since Saturday, and every time I hear a noise or a sound, I am jumping up.

“I am paranoid. You close your eyes and you think there’s someone standing over you, watching you sleep.

“That’s an unsettling feeling. I will never be able to go to another resort anywhere in the world because of this experience.

“This was supposed to have been an occasion of me to celebrate my birthday, and we weren’t even on the island for four hours before this happened.”

CORRECTION

THE WEEKLY News wishes to correct an error printed on page 8 of our March 22 to 28 issue.

A photo of Lamont Robinson was mistakenly printed alongside the story ‘Car accident claims the life of teenage boy’.

Mr Robinson had no involvement in the incident.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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SIPT trial will likely plough on into 2018 - Crown Prosecutor

BY DELANA ISLES WHILE the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team’s (SIPT) trial of Michael Misick and several others from all appearances appears to be laboriously dragging on, the lead prosecutor assures that progress is being made as it draws to a conclusion.

The Weekly News spoke with the Queen’s Counsel Andrew Mitchell on Wednesday (May 3) outside of the Supreme Court’s annex on Leeward Highway when he gave this assurance.

However, while Mitchell is confident of the progress being made, he was almost as certain of it not coming to close in 2017.

Part of this is due in no small part to the very lengthy delays in the trial – due to the lead defendant changing lawyers and the defence being allowed to put their defence of the charges.

“When I told you last time that the Crown’s case was going to finish by June of course I didn’t have in mind a three month delay, which followed Mr Misick and his lead counsel parting company.

“He has instructed new counsel, that new counsel has had a chance now to read into the papers, but giving him that time in order for him to understand the case, of course has meant that we have lost effectively three months and so my June deadline in that case was optimistic.

“I would have thought that we would have reached a conclusion and I am keeping my fingers crossed that we will reach a conclusion of the Crown’s case by the time we are slated to rise for the summer holiday. So that would mean by the beginning of August,” Mitchell told this publication.

Asked for an update on the advancement thus far, the prosecutor explained that since the trial’s resumption last week Monday, he and his colleagues representing the Crown are indeed making progress.

“We are making progress; we have called a lot of witnesses over the last two weeks.

“We are going through members of the public who were beneficiaries of cheques for not doing anything;

other people whose names were used for developments that they didn’t know their names were being used and those people have come into box and given their evidence.

“Today [Wednesday] we called evidence from Miami. These are witnesses who worked for UVI who are part of the Sandals Group to prove around $900,000 being sent to Prestigious Properties, which we, the Crown, say was for the benefit of Michael Misick and other monies being sent to Chal Misick, again being used by Chal and to the benefit of his brother.”

As for how many witnesses are left to be called, Mitchell said that the Crown is currently awaiting feedback from the defence on how many witnesses they are prepared to allow them to read.

This, he further explained, is because the defence had challenged some of these witnesses, some of whom produced bank accounts and similar things to the prosecution.

All told, Mitchell said that he would estimate the Crown has just below 50 witnesses left to call to give evidence.

Asked for a guesstimate on the length of the defence’s case, the prosecutor was unable to provide one.

He said that he has no idea whether

SIPT lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell QC

Everybody is working a lot more industriously.”

However, the defendants will certainly get an opportunity to either defend themselves against the charges in the witness box, recall witnesses, or even call rebuttal witnesses, if they so choose.

As such, it is extremely hard to anticipate when the trial will end.

To date, the SIPT has taken one year and about five months, with another four months to go, to present the Crown’s case against the defendants.

And with eight defendants on trial, all of whom are represented by no less than two lawyers, there is no telling when they will conclude their case of refuting the numerous charges laid against them.

any of the defendants in the trial will give evidence, so he is unable to gauge how long the defence’s case will last.

“If everybody gives evidence, of course it won’t finish this year, and I’m sure Michael Misick alone has got to be six weeks plus in terms of the issues he has to deal with, and similar for the others.

“So, no, it’s very difficult to suggest it would finish this year, but we are now making progress.

HIGH PROFILE WITNESSES Over the past year, quite a few high profile and sometimes controversial witnesses have taken the witness box, with still a few more expected.

But asked about this, Mitchell responded: “Not quite as many as you would think, we have one of the lawyers who worked in the Attorney General’s Chambers who will deal with matters that were on her desk before Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles became senior commercial counsel, and we are still anticipating

LisaRaye McCoy coming to give evidence.

“But I’m afraid I can’t yet tell you when. That is definitely a high profile witness but otherwise these witnesses are just people who are giving light evidence and witnesses that we are calling to prove they received money or earnings use, or were involved in small parts of discussions or negotiations.”

Asked about the Crown’s expectations of an outcome to the case that favours them, Mitchell explained that the system here is vastly different from an American style prosecution, and that the way in which he is conducting the trial is in accordance with that of English common law.

As such, he added that it is not for him to be confident about the outcome.

“I am a minister of justice, I have got a case to present; I wouldn’t be presenting it if I didn’t think it was obviously a good case.

“If you were to ask me, do I think that our case has been fundamentally shaken to the point that there is no case left, the answer is no, on the contrary I think our case has only enhanced and developed our views of what has been going on during those [Misick’s] years,” the Crown Prosecutor stated.

Woman dies after being struck by water truck A 55-year-old woman was tragically killed when she was hit by a reversing water truck in Blue Hills on Thursday (May 4).

The woman, who was affectionately known in the Dominican community as ‘Reyita,’ was a long-time resident of Providenciales.

The community is mourning her death and has taken to social media to express their grief.

According to a police statement, at about 9.45am

officers and paramedics responded to the scene on Bible Street where it was reported that the woman was hit by a white Suzuki water truck while reversing.

She was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.

An autopsy will be conducted into the cause of death.

The police is urging anyone with information on the accident to contact the Traffic Unit on 9462371. (Daisy Handfield)

The deceased was affectionately known by the Dominican community as ‘Reyita’

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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day

THOUGHTS ON CRIME STATS

ACCORDING to Commissioner James Smith crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands is down by 14 percent.

Breaking down the numbers from 2016 to 2017, he stated at a press conference that 2,626 crimes were committed during that period, compared to 3,068 during the same period of 2015 to 2016, making the number of crimes 442 less than last year.

What are your thoughts?

A spin

Define ‘crime is down’ please. Fewer cell phones stolen, but plenty more armed robberies?

Nice spin Commissioner, but really?

Everyone is afraid

You know, you have to sympathise with him.

He seems a very personable and competent professional, but he is having to front for the employer from hell, whose representative is the incumbent at Waterloo.

The FCO are legally responsible for policing under the constitution and yet it is incredible the lengths they will go to in abrogating that responsibility.

Actually, you have to hand it to them, because with their spin on the topic and bleating for help, they have actually got us into thinking we are responsible (well, being good citizens of course that’s right up to a point, but put it in its correct context).

The Commissioner has to be tactful, but the hard fact of the matter is that he is underfunded.

Can anyone forget the fiasco of just a few years ago when, through crass negligence, we had no police cars to patrol the roads.

Crunching out figures and statistics from a computer is not going to cut it with the public at large. It doesn’t apprehend villains either.

In any case how many crimes resulted in arrests and convictions? Not to mention the large numbers that go unreported simply because people consider it a waste of time.

Nearly everyone deep down is afraid and simply do not swallow this stuff.

Remember, our ONLY industry now is tourism and if that goes down the Suwannee we are sunk.

All the data

Crime is still too high for such a small

jurisdiction as ours. Notwithstanding the fact of the decrease in crimes committed, the crime detection rate is still dismal.

It would also be great to know the conviction rate of charges brought before the courts.

Wrong priorities

The figures should be broken down further into crimes committed with weapons as most of us believe that the armed robberies are much more common place now than at any time previously.

It would be prudent to have those figures published so we, the public, are aware.

The police obviously can’t handle all the crime taking place which is evident by the fact they do not even follow up on statements much less try to find the perpetrators.

We all can agree that the criminals are getting smarter as they ensure they wear masks and gloves so identification proves difficult.

The police commissioner needs to appeal to the UK to provide an armed rapid response team with trained canines for armed robberies, employ up to date technology such as drones and start networking the communities to get the information required to identify these gangs.

Immigration needs to employ more units to handle all the illegal aliens entering the country at will.

The UK again should be asked to assist with more coastal patrols, radar tracking and defence of our borders, rather than spend another fortune on the non-ending SIPT farce.

Just a small portion of the massive expense already flushed away by SIPT would have boosted the police and immigration to do their jobs properly and with the appropriate manpower needed.

We are a tourist economy and we know that having zero tolerance for any crimes is key to protecting ourselves and our

economy. This is the most vital issue.

It seems ridiculous to have Government approving 12 story buildings which are so invasive and against our ‘beautiful by nature’ low density appeal without having any infrastructure in place instead of keying into making the reduction of crime the number one priority.

Allowing more workers into the Islands to build this new 12 story ill-conceived development will only add to the pot of mistrust, crime, disenfranchisement of Turks Islanders and introduce further burdens on our too crowed school systems, job markets for Belongers and pride in our country.

It is time to get our priorities right!

Not time to be proud

What categories of crimes? Are we talking speeding tickets vs armed robbery where people get held at gunpoint in their bed?

We desperately need help. We need police officers who are impartial, and highly trained.

This is definitely not the time to be proud, but the time to bring experienced people from the UK. Everybody’s livelihood in the entire TCI depends on tourism. If word spreads that we are unable to control crime, we are all doomed.

What is a crime?

What about violent crime? The world’s tourist trade thinks of the Turks and Caicos Islands as having the most peaceful people who live in a virtual paradise. Should we and they be concerned?

To me 2,626 is a lot of crimes. What is a crime? Is a parking ticket a crime or are these real crimes like assaults, robberies, burglaries?

If so that number is extremely high and if the general travelling public were ever to find out you would see tourism to the Islands drop substantially.

When people travel they want to feel they are safe and not subject to being preyed upon.

I’m someone who provides free health services to the Islands on a regular basis but I can’t send down doctors and clinicians if

they are apt to become victims of crime.

Is it safe to walk the streets or the beaches at night? I doubt it.

What is the source?

Again, the question is data source.

Does Mr Smith get all this from the back of his mind or from a strong real database?

Data is the key.

A long way to go

A 14 percent reduction in crime is welcome but we have a long, long way to go.

Most of the crime is committed in Provo with a population of approximately 25,000 people. Less than 7,000 families.

Therefore one in every three households is affected by crime. This is a terrible. Our family has been victimised.

The crime wave began in the middle of the Misick administration and that administration itself is charged with crime.

While it is good our British police have reduced crime, why has the British justice system allowed the former politicians to continue to stall their trial?

Their speedy conviction could set an example.

Not reported

The stats may be correct, but a lot of crimes are not reported.

It is time they invest in the CCTVs and train personal to monitor them. More frequent police patrols are necessary as well.

There are too many illegal guns out there.

That needs to be dealt with.

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Premier has full confidence in Ralph Higgs – Calls Bight MP’s move a cheap shot

BY OLIVIA ROSE PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has expressed her full support and confidence in Tourism Minister Ralph Higgs and has emphasised that the promenade project will boost tourism in North Caicos.

This comes after concerns were expressed by former tourism minister Porsha Stubbs-Smith who called for the resignation of Tourism Minister Ralph Higgs over his negligence to declare the accurate cost of the Silver Palms Hotel and Promenade project, located in Bottle Creek, North Caicos.

Stubbs-Smith called on the premier to make every effort to ensure that her Cabinet is free of potential conflicts as they may

have detrimental effects on the TCI economy and good governance.

Premier Cartwright-Robinson lambasted Stubbs-Smith for her scorching attempt to tarnish Minister Higgs’ character.

Cartwright Robinson said she is disappointed but not surprised with the opposition’s cheap political stunt.

She made it clear that the Higgs’ family project did not influence her decision to give the green light for the promenade project, however the spinoff benefits of the development for the people of North Caicos was paramount in her approval.

She said: “This is a project that we promised in our Change Document and we will deliver as we hold this project to be an opportunity to improve on the tourism offerings in North Caicos.

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Children and migrants

Fourteen percent reduction is crime. At that rate it will take seven more years to get crime under control.

Since a majority of crime comes from our youth we need to ask who has been the minister in charge of education while crime was growing.

The inclination to commit crime begins in the home, classrooms and schoolyard.

Children 10-years-old in 2003 are now 24. Who did the children have to look up to?

Then we have the illegal immigrant factor. The previous government was unable to control the influx of illegals and guns and while encouraging the influx of prostitutes.

In a spin

Latest headline is ‘Crime down, but gun crime and robberies up’.

Can you imagine White Star Lines issuing a headline like this on April 16, 1912 - ‘Titanic wine list and orchestra win awards, but ship hits iceberg and sinks’?

In both of these cases, the first part of the announcement, while true, is a very poor and obvious attempt to put a good spin on what is absolutely disastrous news!

Not sure exactly what types of offences make up that part of crime that is apparently down, but would be surprised if many of our residents are encouraged by declines in dog-napping, shoplifting or driving without a valid licence if those are the result of diverting scarce police resources away from the crimes that concern us most - those that make it unsafe for us to rest in our homes or walk our streets!

Do you think maybe our police force has a problem in setting its priorities?

While the control of violent crime is admittedly a big task, we are seeing very little evidence of the police making any meaningful headway in this area.

And also to what extent do you think the apparent decline in crime may be the result of residents just not bothering to report many crimes?

Not only is there very little likelihood of the culprits being caught, but the whole exercise of having to submit a police report through someone who is barely literate is enough to make one throw up their hands in frustration!

Zero tolerance

Still too high. We should have zero tolerance.

We need to repatriate all with criminal history once they have served their time.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

“North Caicos has seen many tourists over the years and we must pay attention to both North and Middle Caicos so as to support the growing tourism sector and enhance the visitors’ experience.

“I sincerely believe that this area is unique and offers a beautiful tourist experience as it offers a beautiful stretch of natural beauty and is a source of pride for those on the Creek.

“It is so that Hon Higgs along with his family announced a development along that strip and this was done publicly.

“In fact this project was criticised and held to be unlikely to happen by a former PNP candidate.

“It is therefore no secret. Hon Higgs and his family like any other Turks and Caicos Islanders have a right to engage in businesses in this country.

“We do not think this promenade

MP Porsha Stubbs-Smith

is too good for the people of North Caicos. The vision of those years ago who first conceived this idea and this continued vision under its current representative Hon Higgs and this Government will bring much needed economic activity to the twin islands with the realisation of this promenade.

“The Integrity Commission is the place to lodge concerns about persons in public life and would usually go about its business quietly.

“Had the MP for the Bight felt her complaint had merit, the wise approach would be to allow the investigation to take its normal start and course.”

The Premier called StubbsSmith’s approach ‘vexatious and malicious’.

She said: “It was deliberate and intentional in two respects and that is to try Hon Higgs in a court of public opinion with her vexatious and

Under the tree

frivolous claim that is ill conceived.

“Her grandstanding in front of the commission’s office was also an illfated effort to defame the character of an individual whom the MP for The Bight worked closely with as former minister of tourism while in his role as director of Tourist Board and whom she publicly stated in the previous session of the House of Assembly that she had confidence in him.

“This has of course only changed since his decision to align himself with the PDM. “We stand by the Cabinet’s decision to deliver this vital project for North Caicos and will not be distracted by the misguided actions of the Bight MP.” The premier reiterated her confidence in the Minister of Tourism and MP for North and Middle Caicos and assured the people of the twin islands that there is no cause for the MP that they elected to resign.

By Benneth Williams

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Lightbourne calls prisoners’ relocation to Green Door facility a grave mistake

BY OLIVIA ROSE MEMBER of Parliament George Lightbourne has called Cabinet’s decision to relocate prisoners to the Green Door facility a grave mistake.

In this vein Lightbourne is urging Governor John Freeman to reconsider and rescind and seek an alternative solution.

In a letter to the media on Wednesday, May 3, Lightbourne who is the Member of Parliament for Grand Turk North called Cabinet’s decision an epic demonstration of myopic governance.

He said: “The TCI Cabinet has agreed to turn a high-end residential part of Grand Turk into a prison town.

“To make matters worse they have decided to establish a prison inside the TCI Community College Campus.

“When persons are elected to Government they must always manage the affairs of the people with a 360-degree view and mental balance.

“I understand that many in the current government have never had the fortitude building experiences that would equip them to make

logical decisions but as a good citizen and an elected member of the good people, I will lend my expertise and assist with sound reasoning to aid the Government as they clearly need it.

“The Green Door is located on the same property as the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and from this decision, it is apparent that no serious consideration was given to the impact and effect of the college sharing the same property as a jail.

“Recently we have all heard reports of inmates escaping, causing fire and sexually assaulting prison officers, using drugs, illegal cell phones and organising crime right in Grand Turk.

“Do you think it is wise to extend this same prison population to the Community College Campus?

“Can students and staff function in a safe frame of mind knowing that they have to share learning space with persons that the court has ordered to be removed from society because of criminal acts or accusations?”

Lightbourne pointed out that the Ridge is the most upscale area in Grand Turk and the introduction

of a prison facility will devalue all property in that area.

He said: “Many persons who may have matured mortgages will now have difficulties with refinancing and cash injections; needless to say, resale of property will be seriously affected.

“When I was minister an attempt was previously made to put a juvenile centre in the same area and residents protested by presenting me with a petition containing over 100 signatures; as a good steward, I abandoned the idea because I respected the views and wishes of the people and served only as their worker.”

He chided the Government for not carrying out any proper consultation in order to hear the views of the residents on the relocation of inmates to a facility on the Ridge.

He further highlighted that hurricane season is less than a month away and the building that was turned into a prison is the only fully functioning hurricane shelter in that area of Grand Turk.

“The Green Door is also located next to the Grand Turk Lighthouse, which is one of our historical sites.

George Lightbourne, Member of Parliament Grand Turk North

“Has any consideration been given to the impact of such a move on our tourism product at the lighthouse?

“I could go on but it is evident that I have already shone more light on the reality of the situation than the PDM’s entire elected pool of governance.

“I understand the PDM’s spite and resentment for the people of Grand Turk North constituency but I beg you to remember that we are all Turks and Caicos Islanders.

“Mr Governor, your Excellency, President of the Turks and Caicos

Islands Cabinet, I am calling on you to allow wisdom to prevail by abandoning this decision and rescinding this Cabinet paper and if you or the Government need my help further I can provide contacts and websites for modular prison facilities that can be located elsewhere and provide safety, security and peace of mind to the good people of Grand Turk.”

Lightbourne further criticised the Government for being out of touch with the people’s opinion on sensitive matters.

Police release latest crime stats – Increase in aggravated burglaries and drugs possession

BY DAISY HANDFIELD COMMISSIONER of Police James Smith has released a detailed breakdown of the latest crime statistics.

From April 1, 2016 to March 30, 2017, a total of 2,626 crimes were reported in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a decrease compared to the previous year which saw 3,068 crimes.

This means that there were 442 victims fewer this year and overall crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands is down by 14 percent.

The Commissioner released the figures during a press conference at the police headquarters in Providenciales last Thursday, April 27.

He went on to explain that in the last two years, crime overall in the Turks and Caicos Islands has fallen by 21 percent, which means 704 fewer victims in two years.

This year there was a total of 703

burglaries and aggravated burglaries.

Smith indicated that this meant a decrease of 159 crimes and 18 percent down on last year.

Within that figure there were 45 aggravated burglaries, which meant an increase of 19 for the year.

Commissioner Smith said that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) recorded 97 cases of persons in possession of drugs, which means an increase of 21 cases, an increased detection of 28 percent.

In terms of possession of drugs with intent to supply, the RTCIPF detected 24 cases.

The year of 2016 saw a count of seven murders, which was a decrease of one from 2015-16.

The TCI saw 126 firearm offences this year, which was 26 less offences than last year, according to the Commissioner of Police.

Commissioner added that there were 134 robberies this year,

Commissioner of Police James Smith

with 130 of them taking place in Providenciales and 96 of them involving the use of a firearm.

Some of these cases involved one individual with a firearm committing multiple offences, taking the number of firearms used to commit robbery to 111.

He added that he did not consider that there was an influx in firearms because guns were not just an issue in the TCI, but more so in the entire Caribbean.

The Commissioner concluded by stating that a total of 521 people have been arrested during the year.

A whopping 271 people have been charged from that number and put before the court in connection with offences contained in the breakdown of the stats.

He said that within the number of those arrested and charged, 150 were local men, 98 of those individuals are recorded as expats, with local and expat women making up the remainder numbers.

Last year’s detection rate was 23 percent and this year’s was one percent lower.

Smith explained during the press conference that the budget settlement will allow the force to allocate more funds to specific units within the

force and assist with the promotion of more officers.

He said: “We are using this opportunity to promote experienced, specialised officers to fill the most critical skills gaps that exist in the force, including our Criminal Investigation Department, our Cyber Crime team, our Tactical Units and our Marine Branch officers.”

He added that the police “know the challenges ahead,” but that they “are striving for continuous improvement and seek the continued support of the Government and our Government partners to keep the country safe.”

He said that the police also rely on the active support and engagement of citizens and visitors to help them in their job.

He encouraged the public to take responsibility for their part in reducing crime and identifying offenders.

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Renowned Caribbean tourism expert lauds TCI tourism product

BY DELANA ISLES VINCENT Vanterpool-Wallace, former Bahamian tourism minister, former Secretary General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, has sung the praises of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ impressive high end tourism product.

Speaking last week at a business outlook conference, hosted by FortisTCI, Vanterpool-Wallace urged TCI business, tourism and government leaders to ensure that the valued tourism product is protected and nurtured for its continued survival.

The former government minister, a much sought after speaker and advisor to both private companies and governments in the tourism and hospitality arena, spoke on the topic ‘The future of tourism in an age of changing technology and business models – Airbandb/VRBO’.

The Harvard University graduate is also the founder of Bedford Baker Group, a collection of independent professional advisors offering services in travel, tourism and

hospitality.

He has also served as a former director general of Bahamas Tourism.

The conference was held on Thursday, April 27, at The Shore Club, under the theme, ‘Future ready: Opportunities for business in a changing economy’.

Examining why the Turks and Caicos Islands has been able to do so well in the area of tourism, even while surrounded by many other equally beautiful locales, Vanterpool-Wallace stated that the reason the TCI does so well is its decided advantage in the warm weather tourism.

However, he added that this description is not good enough: “When you look at what the Bahamas has to offer it is very similar kinds of basic products… and so you begin to try to figure out what else is there between what is happening in the Turks and Caicos and what is happening the Commonwealth and the Bahamas.”

He also pointed to the concentration of tourism in

Police invest in new marine boats

BY DAISY HANDFIELD IN AN effort to continue tackling illegal migration and the smuggling of illegal guns in the Turks and Caicos Islands, police have invested in new marine boats.

Commissioner of Police James Smith shared this information during a police press conference held last Thursday (April 27) at the police headquarters in Providenciales.

He said that these boats are scheduled to arrive soon and will greatly enhance the force’s marine capacity.

With the implementation comes employment, said Commissioner Smith who explained that this will provide job opportunities for people interested in joining the force.

“We are using this opportunity to promote experienced, specialised officers to fill the most critical skills gaps that exist in the force, including our Criminal Investigation Department, our Cyber Crime team, our Tactical Units and our Marine Branch

officers,” he said.

In addition, the force has invested two additional Canine Units this year, in an effort to detect drugs and illegal guns.

The units contain highly trained dogs and handlers.

Commissioner Smith said: “I can guarantee you that if we get a point in the right direction these dogs will discover guns for us…”

Throughout the press conference the Commissioner of Police appealed to the public to assist with fighting crime.

He emphasised that the police force is doing all that it can to tackle crime, but the public has to help in the fight.

“The police can do a part of this, and we do. We do proactive deployment, raids on houses…

“We need to help and assist the Customs Department and others involved in keeping our borders secure to make sure that they cannot come in here [illegal guns and drugs].

“There must be people here who know where guns are being stored or stashed, and they need to tell us.”

Vincent Vanterpool-Wallace

Providenciales, positing a previously touted idea of the concept of ‘business clusters’.

“When you begin to look at the Turks and Caicos very closely, you begin to notice something very significant - what you had happen here is a business cluster of investors who adopted a certain way of doing

business and came together, by putting together a certain business model.”

He then challenged the attendees to examine any of the other 30 countries in the Caribbean against the TCI and to try to find the same or a similar investors or business cluster as in the TCI, in terms of what they have put forward and how tourism in the country is grown.

“That is a very special and significant difference; but there is a little bit more to it, the other thing that you begin to see is something that is very different - and it is an even more important feature - what these investors did is that they created products that attracted a certain quality of customers.

“It became the gallery place for a certain high income group of families.”

He further stated that the secret

to this is very simple, ‘Birds of a feather, flock together’.

“People who are looking for people like them to come to a particular place; that makes a difference.

“We all tend to gravitate to places where we feel comfortable among one another, and that is what happened here in Turks and Caicos.

“We have this group of investors who created a certain business model and they collectively began to attract a certain quality of people who are coming to a very upscale place, in terms of where they want to go, who they want to associate with.”

He further noted that it is very important that the TCI continues to preserve the kind of tourism it has so that visitors will continue to recommend the Turks and Caicos Islands, particularly Providenciales, to their friends and families.

Collin Delancy Jnr gets 12 years for manslaughter – Retrial into death of Sailing Paradise bartender concludes

BY DELANA ISLES COLLIN Delancy Jnr was on Thursday (May 4) found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

He and his co-accused appealed their convictions following the 2013 trial into the murder of Dominican barmaid Santa Suarez Ramirez. They both won retrials.

Over the past couple of weeks, Delancy once again defended himself against the charge of manslaughter of Ramirez at Sailing Paradise restaurant and bar in December 2011.

Reports reaching this newspaper earlier in the week, before the conclusion of the trial, were that Delancy disrupted the proceedings causing about two or three halts to the process, with loud wailing.

On those occasions he was removed from Grand Turk Supreme Court to regain his composure before the trial resumed.

The felon was represented in his trial by attorney-at-law Ashwood Forbes.

Collin Delancy Jnr and his coaccused Lavardo Smith were first charged, convicted and sentenced in 2013 with the death of the Sailing Paradise bartender.

Murdered Dominican woman Santa Suarez Ramirez

Alongside manslaughter Delancy was charged with conspiracy to rob, and possession of a firearm with intent.

They both appealed their convictions and won. The Court of Appeal overturned the convictions and the men were sent back for a new trial.

In January this year, when the two men appeared in the Grand Turk Supreme Court for retrial, Delancy’s case was severed from Smith’s after a successful application by his lawyer.

Lavardo Smith was found guilty by a 12-member jury, for the second time, for the brutal murder Ramirez on February 1.

He was also found guilty of robbery, possession of a firearm with intent, conspiracy to rob and discharging a firearm.

Smith - who was 18-years-old at the time of the crime - is currently

serving the mandatory life sentence that comes with a murder charge.

The duo committed the heinous crime on July 20, 2011, at about 9.15pm.

They, along with a third man, stormed the Sailing Paradise restaurant in Blue Hills, dressed in hooded jackets, and armed with a handgun and a cutlass.

There they encountered Ramirez behind the bar from whom they demanded cash.

It is alleged that the woman put up a resistance and Smith shot her in the head at point blank range as a result.

They then robbed the restaurant of its available cash before escaping.

At the time of the incident a female source close to the dead woman said that after she was shot, Ramirez managed to telephone her asking for help.

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Government to bolster border security with new automated system

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE GOVERNMENT is making significant headway with plans to strengthen border security in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control and Employment, led a delegation to Bridgetown, Barbados, on April 24 for the Border Security Professional Exchange Conference.

The conference saw the Turks and Caicos become the first of six British overseas territories in the region to sign an agreement with the CARICOM Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) programme.

APIS is an automated system established for aviation and maritime operators which has the capability of enhancing border security over the region.

It supplies law enforcement officers with data on passengers and crew members prior to arrival and departure from CARICOM member states, United Kingdom, United States and Canada.

Deputy Premier Astwood

Deputy Premier Sean Astwood (left) and US Ambassador to Barbados, Linda Taglialatela, shaking hands after signing the memorandum

expressed that the signing marked a momentous juncture on the TCI’s road to strengthening border security.

He explained that: “Signing the memorandum was a significant and important step in achieving full implementation of the APIS in the

Turks and Caicos Islands and by extension improves security for our region.”

Astwood on April 18 during his 2017-2018 budget presentation pointed out that in recent times and over the past decade, there has

been an increase in threats due to transnational organised crimes, trades in illicit drugs, and other commodities, such as guns, human trafficking and illegal migration.

He said: “These threats are a result of many things, from defects such as our porous borders, to the success in the growth of our tourism industry.

“Whatever the reason, we continue to experience challenges at our port facilities, especially with limitations in data intelligence and manpower resources.”

US Ambassador to Barbados, Linda Taglialatela, said that she was looking forward to additional nations joining the programme and reminded non-members of the advantages that come along with being a member.

“I encourage all of you to consider the benefits to your countries of enhanced APIS,” she said.

She explained that adopting APIS will further allow countries to secure their airports and ports which lead them to enhancing their regional security.

She noted that in order for the region’s borders to be secure, people

must work within the sovereign states to identify issues and discuss implementable solutions.

“Adopting APIS, will further allow countries to secure their airports and ports which leads them to enhancing their regional security.”

She revealed that there are already ten members of CARICOM that are members of the APIS programme and was delighted to report that the Turks and Caicos is the first associate member.

She expressed that there is a continued interest throughout the Caribbean and noted that they are working with various nations to bring them on board.

During the conference Senior Immigration Officer Latoya Mitchell gave a brief presentation of the Immigration Department and its role in securing the borders of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

APIS is expected to be fully operational in the TCI by September 2017.

This system was established by the US Customs Border Protection (CBP) in May 2009.

Business titans teach negotiation skills

BY KANDI HARIRAJ YOUNG entrepreneurs and professionals were coached by a power packed panel of people from various business industries in a ‘Tough Negotiators Bootcamp’ hosted by the Young Corporate Alliance on Saturday, April 29.

Held at the Palms Resort on Grace Bay, the event featured the expertise of Dr Gilbert Morris; shipping director Carl Simmons; attorney Oliver Smith; banker Stephanie Fitzgerald; realtors Walter Gardiner and Robert Greenwood; Foloso Ladejobi; and tourism professionals Ramon Andrews, Stacy Cox, Tiersa Hall, and Karen Whitt.

Each business titan shared views on factors of successful

negotiations in various circumstances and provided attendees of the conference with personal anecdotes, failure and success stories, and their enlightened philosophies on the art of negotiation.

Attendees ranged from young working professionals looking to gain the confidence to approach their employers about charting a path of upward mobility to established entrepreneurs, doctors, and seasoned professionals looking to sharpen their negotiation skills.

The diverse audience listened to Tiersa Hall detail the decorum of negotiations before Karen Whitt shared her views on the hospitality one most employ to reach a favourable agreement.

Participants get involved in negotiation discussions

Dr Gilbert Morris outlined the technical strategies behind ‘winning’ a negotiation and Stacy Cox, Walter Gardiner, and Oliver Smith shared insightful personal examples of failed and successful negotiations to underscore their ideologies about ‘winning’.

A constant theme expressed

by Carl Simmons and Robert Greenwood was integrity, honesty and revaluating what it means to

‘win’ as an enriching experience, as opposed to employing unsavoury tactics to win at all costs.

Attendees also got the opportunity to participate in hands-on small group scenarios led by the business leaders.

Young Corporate Alliance team leader Dominique Rolle said: “We all have to negotiate and many of us, especially many us of young local professionals and entrepreneurs,

don’t know exactly how to respectfully and tactfully get what we want or even know what we want.

“We all left the boot camp so much more skilful and enlightened about the art of negotiation.”

The YCA is a non-profit organisation of support created to bring young entrepreneurs valuable educational, networking and business savings opportunities to help start and grow their businesses.

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Honour our leaders Dear Editor, Dr the Hon Rufus W Ewing, former premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, is a graduate of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, receiving both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from this institution.

While serving as premier he was instrumental in ensuring that the Turks and Caicos Islands, an associate member of CARICOM, became a contributing territory to the University of the West Indies through a resolution of the House of Assembly.

This facilitated the education of an increasing number of Turks and Caicos Islanders at the UWI. Our former premier has also delivered key note addresses to the UWI medical alumni and other affiliate groups in Jamaica, fostering a greater relationship between the Turks and Caicos Islands and the University of the West Indies.

Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, the current premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands is also a graduate of the UWI and as an alumnus of this great institution seeks to continue the work of her predecessor.

It is therefore with much disappointment to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and those Turks and Caicos Islands students in Jamaica that their former premier and current premier are not being

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considered to be inducted into the UWI park dedicated to leaders and former leaders who were graduates of the UWI. The people of the Turks and Caicos Islands are disappointed like the people of Jamaica were when Hon Andrew Holness upon assuming office as prime minister was forgotten which prompted a public letter of apology from the UWI. This oversight of the UWI with respect to the former premier was brought to the attention of the UWI without resolution.

The people of the Turks and Caicos Islands therefore publicly call on the UWI to correct this grave oversight and bestow the deserving honour to the former premier and current premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands on behalf of its people.

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Vocational training for youth will boost TCI economy, Premier says

BY DELANA ISLES IN YET another plug for her Government’s desire for ramped up vocational training for local youth, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson passionately appealed to a distinguished group of local and Caribbean business and tourism professionals to get behind the idea.

The Premier was speaking at a business outlook conference spearheaded by FortisTCI last Thursday, April 27, at The Shore Club, under the theme, ‘Future ready: Opportunities for business in a changing economy’.

Premier Cartwright Robinson addressed many issues related to the future of the TCI for 2017 and beyond.

However, as she has been passionate about it for the past several years since she was in opposition, the Premier reiterated her Government’s commitment to ensuring and putting in place avenues for young people of the country to be given a second chance, for those who run afoul of the law, and for others to help advance the country’s valued tourism and business product.

Reminding the audience of her commitment to rehabilitation of offenders since assuming office in December 2016, the premier said that through numerous discussions with inmates and several others, she has been schooled on the reason for a number of those who are and were locked up committing offences.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

She said one of the main reasons is drugs; pointing out that there needs to be more programmes related to drug use and its concomitant effects targeting young people.

“Government can’t do every programme, this is where public, private sector and especially the work of the church, helps.

“We have in our manifesto looked at the capabilities of our young people, looking at their entrepreneurial ambitions, looking at the type of trade they would want to venture into.

“But then we have to look at our culture policies and look at areas that they have interest in; some of them are not into the traditional sectors… and we have to make this country more open to use our young people where they are.”

As she has stated several times

before, Cartwright Robinson noted that people learn differently and that provisions should and have to be made for those young people in order to use their own particular skill set.

“Our curriculum and our education system cannot afford to leave our young people out because they learn differently.

“We have an aggressive special needs programme already, but we also have to go aggressively towards vocational training where there is a serious skill subset.

“So, I say to you, some of the things I have learnt about why young people have been committing offences, but at the foundation of it is that they have been finishing school but there are no business opportunities.

“We can correct that with our new MSME programme, and of course there are other programmes, but mostly we have to provide them with a skill.”

She then pointed to the “coming construction boom,” noting that there are not enough skilled workers from the local youth pool to take advantage of these coming opportunities.

She also bemoaned the perception that that young people working with their hands is not good.

“So, we have to change the mindset of our young people through various programmes to show them that they are appreciated and that they are as critical - as they should be - to the future of this country,” Cartwright Robinson encouraged.

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We need a good opposition THE TURKS and Caicos Islands is going forward finally. Elections were less than six months or 180 days ago.

The people’s party, after bringing investment into the country 1995/2003, went on life support for years. Years of PNP conflicts that brought the country back in touch with reality.

The TCI needed change back to what really worked.

‘Progressive’ conflicted political game players now babble out of touch with reality.

Are they serious about what they say or are they just trying to provide comfort for their greatly reduced core of voters, hanging on by party fingernails?

Will the PNP survive when people hear the out touch comments of Mr Royal

BY DAVID TAPFER

David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 27 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

‘Unelectable’ and Mrs ‘Lotto Winner’ from the Bight. The PNP is the party of conflicts of interest.

Is the People’s Democratic Movement a perfect party with answers to all challenges? Of course not!

Look at the 2016 election. The PDM re-ran weak losing 2012 candidates in Provo’s Long Bay and Grand Turk North resulting in repeated losses.

They ran a converted PNP in the Bight resulting in a tie, now a lotto loss.

They ran two political newcomers at large! At large seats normally include well known national names.

Party coattails and the personal reputation of one made her a winner.

What was thought to be a clever move, running a youth candidate for our young voters - Robbie lost by

only 21 votes.

Lost to a senior man with more dirty laundry than an old Miami laundromat.

Leader Washy won by a 21 vote margin out of 29,293 at large votes cast, George won by five percent of his districts votes, Porsha tied Pratt.

Akierra won a weak 2012 slim victory then purchased her district a school to survive in 2016.

Only good old PNP South Caicos came through for Ruth giving her 35 percent of South Caicos votes cast.

Will the PNP become the ‘South Caicos and Messy Progressives’ party or SCAMP? Some will complain that the election is over and we need to move on. We say the election reflected the people’s will only six months ago!

The people of North and Middle voted Ralph who is creating real

development. That is what makes Mr Royal Unelectable angry. Royal could not recognise a real conflict if he tried.

We need a good opposition party. It cannot be led by unelectable, pension fund raiders, court house leftovers, sore losers or babblers.

It is time for moderate PNPs to put their act together with honest prospectives, not more progressive angry self-serving nonsense.

Carlos anyone? Leave behind the court houses, jail houses and honorariums. Reality may soon convert Progress House to a government structure possibly the Huw Shepheard Building?

Rufus, the master of conflicts, created that deal as the integrity commissioners stood by!

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Shakora Garland promotes designed alcoholic beverages

Vendors promote hair products at Lipstick and Things 2017

Kandi Selver and Zoya Faessler

Lipstick and Things 2017 a huge success

By Daisy Handfield Photo credit: Every Day Romance

LIPSTICKS and Things 2017 has been described as one of the most successful local events of the year so far.

The event which featured 28 vendors and more than 300 attendees was held at the Tropicana auditorium in Providenciales on Saturday (April 29).

The vendors ranged from hair suppliers, custom-made apparel, makeup brand suppliers, accessories suppliers and more.

CEO of Lipstick and Things, Jasmine Pierre explained that it all started because of a small business she has called Every Day Romance, where she provides customers with romantic setups for special occasions.

Pierre said that when she realised that she had many friends who were also entrepreneurs, she decided to reach out to them to host an event which featured local businesses.

The first Lipstick and Things was held in 2015 and grew as residents understood the concept behind it.

Pierre said: “The idea behind the

Konk Apparel items

These ladies show off the goodies they purchased during the event

event is to get small businesses out there so that they can test the market, promote themselves to the public, network and also find new ways to grow.”

The CEO added that she was quite overwhelmed by the support received this year, but could not take all of the credit for the major success.

She acknowledged the vendors involved and said that she looks forward to next year and in seeing what new vendors will be coming on board.

She did not want to spoil the surprises for next year, but did mention that the event will be held at a larger venue and she will do her best to try and keep the creativity alive.

Owner of Konk Apparel, Lee Ingham, was one of the vendors featured at the event who stated that he has been a part of the event since inception and that he was always excited to not only showcase his products, but to see what other vendors had to offer.

He said: “Personally, I think it is a great thing because it gives young people a platform to showcase their talents. I definitely see this event growing.”

Rock My Tee Apparel showcasing t-shirts

Nikira John and Benjamin Durham

Amanda Miller

Havagayle Ellis and friend

Simone Rigby

Mario Ingham

More than 300 people attended Lipstick and Things 2017

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Educators attend children’s safeguarding workshop

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE MINISTRY of Education has collaborated with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to host a child safety workshop for all the educators in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The first training session was held with principals of various Government and non-Government schools at the Ocean Club conference room in Providenciales on Thursday (May 4).

Julie Dugdali, head of business for Bernardo’s Training and Consultancy, gave a brief overview of the programme.

She stated that it will run for two weeks and is designed to provide administrators, guidance counsellors, teaching staff and school leaders with strategies for promoting the welfare of children and protecting them from harm.

She said: “This is about laying down some foundation knowledge

Educators from various schools in Providenciales along with Government officials

and skills and our intention is to return to Turks and Caicos and build on those knowledge and skills and offer some more advanced or specialists training at later stage.”

Dugdali explained that child abuse is a pressing issue worldwide and teachers need to be equipped with the proper skills to address it when and if it occurs.

“It is crucial to recognise that

children need to be protected from harm that happens to them across the world and this is not something that just happens in Turks and Caicos.

“This is something that happens across the UK as well and it is something that happens in all countries.

“The nature of child abuse is that children need adults to understand how children become at risk of harm,

they need adults to be able to be brave enough to come forward and support them and be strong enough to work together and tackle the issues,” she said.

Minister of Education Josephine Connolly was in attendance for the opening ceremony and in her remarks encouraged attendees to take advantage of this programme.

She said: “I just want to encourage each and every one of you to take advantage of this programme.

“I know you spend a lot of time with our children and this programme will help you with any challenges that you might encounter in the schools.

“Of course, we are the first to receive this programme and I am happy about that. I also want to thank the United Kingdom for partnering with us.”

Senior police officer dies The Air Force Reserve Commands WC 130 J Hurricane Hunter aircraft

Government officials along with crew from US Air Force

Hurricane Hunter visits TCI on awareness tour

BY DAISY HANDFIELD ABOUT 20 members of the Air Force Reserve and a team from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association Administration’s Hurricane Centre visited the TCI in a unique aircraft last week.

The Air Force Reserve Commands WC 130 J Hurricane Hunter aircraft is visiting islands and countries in the region as part of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association and the US Air Force Caribbean Awareness tour called CHAT.

During the CHAT tour, crew members offer the public an opportunity to learn how scientists collect hurricane information and help communities become better prepared for the season.

During the visit the crew gave media houses and government delegates a tour of the aircraft.

Governor John Freeman, Deputy Governor Anya Malcolm, the Minister of Home Affairs Delroy Williams joined for a full tour of the aircraft and were given clarification on the team’s mission.

The group consisted of two pilots, a navigator, an aerial reconnaissance weather officer and a weather loadmaster.

Dr Rick Knabb, director of the National Hurricane Centre in Miami, explained that initiatives such as this one are important because it gives them the opportunity to educate people on the importance of early preparedness.

He said: “We don’t know how busy the hurricane season will be.

We just know that you are vulnerable here and you want to get ready today

while the weather is good, before the next hurricane strikes.

“Hopefully it’s not this year, but you want to be ready in advance…

I encourage everyone to do at least one thing to get yourself ready in advance for the next hurricane.”

Lieutenant Colonel Brian May, commander of the 403rd Operations Group encouraged the public to be mindfulness warnings and get prepared.

He added that he was grateful to be able to fly into the TCI to share knowledge on hurricane preparation.

OFFICERS of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) are mourning the death of Assistant Superintendent James Callender.

Callender, who passed away on Tuesday (May 2), was from Barbados and joined the RTCIPF on January 3, 1980.

He has worked in numerous units and divisions before he was promoted to the rank of inspector on July 2, 2007, and later in April 2, 2014, was promoted to assistant superintendent.

At the time of passing, Assistant Superintendent Callender was posted as Divisional Commander at the Chalk Sound Police Station.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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South Caicos Regatta celebrates 50 years

BY DAISY HANDFIELD SOUTH Caicos Regatta will be celebrating 50 years of existence at the end of the month.

The event will be celebrated from May 21 to 27 at the Regatta Village in South Caicos.

A press conference was held at the Tourist’s Board office in Providenciales on Tuesday (May 2) to launch the theme song for the 50th year celebration and the Regatta 2017 magazine.

Bill Clare, also known as ‘The Man for all Seasons’ who has been a part of regatta since its inception, provided images and information to support the Regatta 2017 magazine.

At the press conference Clare reflected on previous regatta celebrations and explained that he gets quite emotional when he thinks of the event’s evolution.

He said: “The one in the magazine is a sort of abbreviated one, but I am sure you all would enjoy it.

“50 years is a very long time, even if you are 50-years-old, so imagine an organisation for 50 years.

“As I look back over the years and I look back at some of the photographs, sometimes the tears come to my eyes because I can remember the hundreds of people

Bill Clare presenting a copy of the Regatta 2017 magazine to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

gathered on the waterfront, watching the Regatta…

“Time changes and things change and regatta has changed over the years, but we intend to bring it back.

“This year without a doubt, we have a number of boats. So, those of you who want to sail, you will have an opportunity to see it and participate with it.”

Clare presented a copy of the magazine to the Premier of the TCI, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson.

Cartwright Robinson expressed

Bill Clare emotional as he gives a copy of the magazine to past regatta queen Cheryl Ann Forman

gratitude and said that she looks forward to attending and supporting the list of events for the South Caicos Regatta 2017.

“I want to say how delighted I am to be on the side of ‘The Man for all Seasons’ who has been very much a part of regatta for I think all my life.

“Nonetheless, I think this is going to be a wonderful addition to our 50th year celebration.

“It is the longest celebrated festival in the Turks and Caicos Islands and 50 years in any measurement is no

Cartwright Robinson presents a copy of the magazine to the director of the TCI Tourist Board Ramon Andrews

small feat.

“So, I say congratulations to the South Caicos sub-committee for the Regatta 2017 celebrations and thank you for the work you have done so far,” she said.

The South Caicos Regatta 2017 celebrations will feature a list of activities, including a thanksgiving service, the Little Miss Regatta and Miss Regatta pageants, a short version of a float parade and Junkanoo.

Ramon Andrews, director of the TCI Tourist Board, explained that

more boats will be operating around that time so the public will have more travel options.

Training manager for the TCI Tourist Board, Blythe Clare, added that funds raised from the South Caicos Regatta 2017 will be used to purchase a freezer for Marjorie Basden High School and possibly a photocopier for Iris Stubbs Primary School, both South Caicos schools.

The schedule for the South Caicos Regatta 2017 events can be found at www.turksandcaicostourism.com

Four promoted to senior director roles at Fortis FORTISTCI has announced expanded roles for four senior executives as a part of the company’s organisational restructuring exercise.

These new appointments took effect on March 1.

Don Forsyth, former director of engineering and planning, has been named as senior director of electrical planning, engineering and energy delivery.

Aisha Laporte, who served as director of customer services, is the new senior director of customer services and stakeholder engagement.

Catherine Buena-Munsayac, former director of internal audit, risk and compliance is now senior director of enterprise risk management and internal audit, and Archie Gaviola, former director of financial services, has been promoted to senior director of financial and treasury services.

Forsyth joined the FortisTCI team in 2013 as director of engineering and planning.

He is a utility electrical engineering professional with 20 years’ experience in island utility systems.

He began his career in the industry at the single generation plant in Grenada and moved through the ranks to become manager of planning and engineering.

His expertise includes generation and transmission and distribution operations and maintenance activities, a broad range of engineering studies related to system capacity expansion, system protection, system control,

distribution automation and renewable energy implementation.

Over the years he has held numerous technical and managerial roles.

Forsyth has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad.

He also holds an Executive MBA from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados.

Laporte joined FortisTCI in 2008 as supervisor of financial services. In 2011 she was promoted to manager of financial services and played a key role in several major finance projects designed to improve the company’s treasury and financial reporting processes.

In 2012 she was promoted to director of customer services.

As the leader in customer services, she focused on developing additional customer services in energy audits, automation of customer information and payments via the customer web portal, as well as enhancing revenue protection services.

She has also served on the committee that developed and introduced renewable energy programmes in FortisTCI. Prior to joining FortisTCI, she worked as principal auditor for the Turks and Caicos Islands Government from 2003-2006.

She also worked as auditor for two years at KPMG, one of the leading professional auditing firms in the TCI. Laporte graduated with a Bachelor’s degree with distinction in

Four promoted to senior director roles

Accounting from Nova Southeastern University in Florida in 2002.

A year later she became part of a group of fewer than 10 Turks and Caicos Islanders, at that time, to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Buena-Munsayac joined FortisTCI in 2008 as manager of financial services and was promoted to director of financial services and risk management in 2011.

While in the finance department, she led the implementation of financial controls and optimization of the use of the previous enterprise resource planning system.

She also facilitated the introduction of the enterprise risk management process.

In 2014 she transferred to internal audit where she was instrumental in

the set-up of FTCI’s internal audit department, ERM and SarbanesOxley readiness programmes.

She has diverse industry experience covering energy and utilities, food and beverage, logistics, manufacturing, advertising, financing, real estate and banking.

She has a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and holds both Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor certifications.

Gaviola joined FortisTCI in 2009 as financial reporting and business planning consultant, focusing on compliance with international financial reporting standards and development of financial models for business planning and analysis.

He was promoted to manager of financial services in 2012 and director of financial services in 2014.

He was instrumental in assisting the company with obtaining its investment grade corporate credit rating from Standard & Poor’s and the subsequent inaugural issue of notes in the United States private placement market.

He has managed the company’s financial reporting under both IFRS and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Previously, he worked as audit senior at one of the big four auditing firms and managed assurance engagements for mostly international financial institutions.

Gaviola has a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and is a certified public accountant.

FortisTCI president and CEO Eddinton Powell said: “As we enter a new phase of business in the energy sector highly skilled talent will continue to be at the forefront of organisational success.

“I am particularly pleased that we have been able to promote from within because, across all four portfolios, these members of senior management have shown technical prowess, leadership growth and the capabilities and commitment to keep moving the Company in a forward direction.

“On behalf of the entire staff at FortisTCI, I am pleased to congratulate them on their professional and personal achievements.”

FortisTCI has been restructured into three main divisions, corporate services; operations; and innovation, strategic planning and information, communications, technology.

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

By Brigida Walkin M.S

YOUR BODY  Dr Craig Zavitz is a Canadian chiropractor registered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He specialises in gentle manual therapies, activator, therapeutic laser, and smoking cessation. To make appointments call 941-5252 or email craig@gracebaychiro.com. For more information visit www.gracebaychiro.com.

BY Dr Craig Zavitz

Depression and the five ways to help ourselves and loved ones living with it

BY NOW many of us may have watched the recent Netflix phenomenon, ‘13 reasons why’.

In the series Hannah Baker records 13 tapes representing the 13 people she blames for her unhappiness in life which led to her suicide.

Though controversial in delivery, one thing that this series was able to empathetically reflect was the level of pain and struggle a person goes through each day when dealing with depression.

At times, we can miss the signs of depression mistaking it for ‘a phase’ or simply a reaction or response to something that is temporary such as sadness when really depression and sadness are two different things.

Here is the difference between sadness, depression and five ways that can help you or a loved one who is facing depression.

SADNESS Sadness is a natural state that we all as humans go through. Whether it is a break-up, an argument or an end of a friendship; grief is present yet short lived.

Some of us may call it having the blues or being down from time to time but it usually is in relation to a situation that has occurred in the present and does not stay for long.

Not only is sadness temporary but it also can increase empathy in ourselves.

Studies have shown that when we are sad about a situation or experience, we are able to empathise with those that have been through it themselves or even those currently going through a painful situation.

DEPRESSION Depression, in contrast with sadness, provides no near solace for those that go through it.

According to psychotherapist Sean Grover, depression is not just one emotion that the individual is dealing with but many; anger, frustration, guilt, hurt, and hopelessness.

Though depression is very treatable, an individual may still struggle with depression throughout their life time.

Depression is a global epidemic

effecting millions of people around the world.

According to the Turks and Caicos Islands department of mental health and substance dependence, 47.6 percent of those admitted to the hospital have had issues connected to depression; this does not include the additional 20 percent of individuals being seen by the mental health department alone.

Knowing the difference between sadness and depression, we can understand how debilitating and exhausting depression can be over long periods of time.

Here are some ways we can learn how to help those who may be struggling with it.

EDUCATE YOURSELF ON DEPRESSION As mentioned before, it can be easy for many of us to misinterpret or not truly understand what depression is or what it is like to go through depression.

Educating ourselves over what depression is to help ourselves and our loved ones is important.

Whether it is from mental health resources such as articles or psychologist and counsellors alike, increasing self-awareness of depression can make helping ourselves and love ones more beneficial and successful.

EMPATHY AND COMPASSION Oftentimes when we see someone who is suffering, we want to solve

the problem.

Though understandable at times, we attempt to solve someone’s struggle with depression.

It can backfire because we assume providing advice such as “stop thinking about those negative things” or “it will get better soon” become more demeaning then encouraging.

Learning to empathise with those struggling emotionally allows for compassion and connection to take place.

When we focus on understanding why someone is going through a rough patch instead of only trying to solve it, it can produce a more positive change in a person’s life than simply trying to fix it.

In addition, self-compassion is also important and a powerful agent in getting help with depression.

Self-compassion allows us to come to terms with and to reduce the level of depression because it encourages us to be easier on ourselves and to reduce the level of beating up on the self that accompanies depression.

LISTEN Listening is arguably one of the strongest forms of communication when it comes to understanding someone who is struggling with depression.

The reason is because freely giving your time and attention towards someone who is dealing with such emotional turmoil each day may mean the world to someone CONTINUED 

Plant and rake without the ache – Gardening tips GARDENING is a great way to stay active and have fun in the sun.

But many gardeners sustain injuries that can be easily prevented with a little knowhow.

Extend your right arm over your head.

Bend to the left from the waist.

Hold for 15 seconds and repeat on the other side.

THE RIGHT MOVES Use the right moves to lighten the load on your back.

Kneel, don’t bend, to plant.

Change your body position often.

Take frequent breaks. Alternate between light and heavy chores.

Drink lots of water.

Most importantly, loosen-up before you start out.

YOUR ARMS AND SHOULDERS Hug yourself snugly.

Slowly rotate at the waist as far as is comfortable to the left, then to the right.

WARM UP Before you begin any physical activity, warming up is a key factor in preventing injury.

Take a walk, even on the spot. Ten to 15 minutes should do it. Don’t forget to lift your knees and gently swing your arms.

STRETCH BEFORE YOU START To plant and rake without the ache, do each of these stretches five times.

Don’t bounce, jerk or strain.

Stretches should be gentle and should not cause pain.

UPPER BODY Your sides

YOUR BACK In a seated position, bend forward from the hips, keeping your head down.

Reach for the ground.

LOWER BODY Your thighs Face a wall or tree and support yourself against it with one arm.

Bend your right knee and grasp your ankle or pant leg with your left hand.

Hold for 15 seconds and repeat on the other side.

YOUR HAMSTRINGS Stand.

Reach your hands to the sky.

Then bend at the waist and reach toward your toes.

Hold for 15 seconds.

Enjoy, and plant and rake without the ache!

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Hospital celebrates medical laboratory professionals

BY OLIVIA ROSE HIGH schools students toured the laboratory sub-departments at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre recently and met with behind the scenes medical professionals.

The tour on Tuesday, April 25, kick-started a slate of activities planned to observe International Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW).

MLPW is an annual observance held during the last full week of April to celebrate the medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of healthcare.

During the tour 150 students from Clement Howell High School, Wesley Methodist High School, Champions for Christ, TCIPS Comprehensive School and HJ Robinson High School got the opportunity to interact with medical technologists.

These professionals work behind the scenes and few people know much about the critical testing they perform every day.

According to a press release from the hospital, Minister of Health Edwin Astwood who is a former laboratory professional formally declared the week open during a brief ceremony held in the foyer of Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

Astwood reflected on the advancement of the medical technology industry, which has made diagnostic testing easier and more effective for patients with swifter results.

He pointed out that just over a decade ago HIV testing in the Turks and Caicos Islands took six hours to complete noting that today these tests are completed within 15 minutes.

“Approximately 70 percent of decisions concerning diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, monitoring and

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Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, TCI Hospital Chief of Medical Services; Minister of Health Edwin Astwood and Minister of Education Josephine Connolly alongside laboratory professionals

prevention of diseases are based on the laboratory testing performed by medical technologists.

“In addition, the processing and preparation of tissue specimen for the pathologist to examine are also done by medical technologists.”

The press release noted that although some private medical practices across the Turks and Caicos Islands have capabilities in-house to conduct basic diagnostic testing,

these private facilities depend on the more advanced laboratory at TCI Hospital for comprehensive diagnostic testing.

MLPW is aimed at increasing the recognition of clinical laboratory science among the healthcare community and general public.

The laboratory at TCI Hospitals in collaboration with the TCI Government Laboratory Department held several activities to increase

public awareness of these essential personnel.

Other activities to observe this special week included a church service, appreciation dinner and a visit to Provo Children’s Home to conduct hand hygiene sessions.

This was a precursor to a larger multi-year community outreach initiative being planned by TCI Hospitals for public schools over the next few weeks.

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struggling with depression.

Listening to someone’s concerns is like air to our lungs; when we feel heard, we may find the release and even encouragement to manage the things we struggle with.

Moreover, at times we may not fully understand what the other person is going through, but when we give them the opportunity to express how they feel, a connection is formed and that is a powerful force in change.

PROVIDE SUPPORT This simply means being there for another person who is struggling with depression.

If an accountability partner is needed to encourage this person to become active or even seek help, being a support system is crucial.

This is because the most predictable part of change is relapse and depression is no exception. However, studies have shown that the healthier and greater the support system is for those struggling with depression, the less likely we will fall back into depression for prolonged periods of time.

TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME Depression oftentimes represents months and years of struggle and emotional turmoil and so the recovery process may take some time as well.

Being gracious with ourselves or other loved ones struggling with depression and applying some of the skills listed above allows for the healing process and growth to take place.

Seeking out professional help can also increase the level of support, understanding, and processing through years of trauma and emotional strife.

Utilising these forms of support will take some time, but the benefits can be astounding when we give time for it to take its course in our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

FINAL THOUGHTS Let me preface this first by saying you can be a mentally strong person and suffer from depression.

Depression is not a sign of someone’s weakness, rather it is the contrary.

Those who struggle with depression are stronger than most because they have experienced levels of struggle and strife that most cannot attest to.

Providing the love, support, and aid is imperative. No one achieves anything on their own and overcoming depression is nothing short of a mountain; but it can be climbed and conquered.

We all go through difficulties in our lives, and through the good and the bad, fare better with those around us that love and support us.

Seeking professional help and help from others is a sign of selfawareness and strength.

For those suffering with depression or know of someone who is, remember: you are important, you are loved, and you can do this.

Above all else, regardless of the setbacks, frustration, and even judgment, remember that forward is forward regardless of the pace.

CTO delegation meets with local tourism officials in two day visit THE BEGINNING of a new and restored relationship with the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) was this week spearheaded

by Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs.

In a collaborative effort the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture and the Ministry of Education welcomed on May 1, a delegation from the CTO, namely Faye Gill, director of membership services and Bonita Morgan, director of resource mobilisation and development.

The group kicked off the first rounds of meetings on Tuesday (May 2) at the Hilly Ewing building following a meeting with the press.

The delegation met with Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs and Minister of Education Josephine Connolly, including senior personnel from the ministries and members of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board.

The primary objective of the meeting was to provide insight and opportunities offered by the CTO and to address avenues of assistance as it relates to the inclusion of tourism subjects in the school’s curriculum.

During the brief press briefing, Minister Higgs said: “We are indeed grateful for the opportunity to have met with officials from CTO where we were able to discuss ways to advance cooperation and mutual interests with respect to tourism related topics in our schools.

“The Turks and Caicos for a number of years, has enjoyed a solid relationship with the CTO of which we plan to build on.”

Bonita Morgan, CTO Director of Resource Mobilization & Development and Faye Gill, CTO Director of Membership Services receive tokens from Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs during the recently concluded CTO meeting in Providenciales

Meanwhile, Education Minister Connolly stated: “The tourism and hospitality sector is a major contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“The tourism industry provides various employment opportunities within its sector and impacts other business entities relating to tourism services.

“Development of a curricula for implementation in the high school would give the students the benefit from exposure to the concepts and principles of tourism, and their practical application to the real environment.

“The global tourism map today is much richer and wider with more destination options than it was three decades ago, so we here in the Turks and Caicos Islands have to protect our destination and prepare our students entering the hospitality environment

for competition and service.”

The delegation departed the country on Wednesday (May 3).

CTO is the region’s tourism development agency, whose mission is “to provide to and through its members the services and information necessary for the development of sustainable tourism, for the social and economic benefit of the People of the Caribbean”.

There are about 28 member countries, including the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The CTO recently launched its digital tourism education learning series which includes four e-tourism workbooks, activities and videos designed for use by teachers and students ages 6 to 11.

The aim is to integrate tourism topics in schools curriculum to build greater awareness among young students in the area of tourism.

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Ingraham: Fire all of the PLP FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham on Monday night urged scores of supporters in North Abaco to “fire” the Progressive Liberal Party-led government for “lying” about value-added tax (VAT) and failing to account for government malfeasance.

He also claimed to have information about a theft of nearly $1m from the Ministry of Finance.

The former Free National Movement (FNM) leader called on supporters to vote for his party as the PLP had lost public trust, adding that there were no “in-betweens, no spoilers, no green,” a reference to third party the Democratic National Alliance (DNA).

Taking the stage at Ingraham Park in Cooper’s Town, Mr Ingraham also gave his full endorsement of FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to be the next prime minister of the country.

On the issue of lax oversight in government, Mr Ingraham told supporters that when the details on theft in the public sector comes to light after the next election, people will scratch their heads.

“T’iefin going on every day,” he said. “I told you about the cookie jar. I’m just told today, yesterday actually, that $860,700 was stolen in the Ministry of Finance under the watchful eyes of, or not so watchful eyes of the prime minister and Mr Halkitis.

“Eight hundred and sixty thousand dollars just gone, gone, gone,” the former minister of finance said, however he did not elaborate on this.

He also referenced unaccounted for sums in the Road Traffic Department and Department of Social Services.

“It’s clear they have no interest in accounting for anything,” he also said. “They can’t even account for the VAT. It’s time for them to go.

“I want you to fire them for lying

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham speaks to FNM supporters in North Abaco.

to you. They lied to you, they told you they would introduce VAT, that you had to pay it on your light bill, water bill, the hospital, your food, insurance, on everything - you must pay this because they say Ingraham left the Bahamas broke and we need to pay the debt so we’re going to have this new tax on everything.

“Well that was a lie then, it’s a lie now. They got the tax, they collect the money, the debt is higher now than it was before, they knew they were lying when they lied to you, they been collecting the money, the debt has not decreased. For that deceit, fire them.”

Mr Ingraham did not directly address revelations that broke earlier this month that Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald had appealed for contracts from former Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian on behalf of his family’s businesses.

However, he noted that he was aware of calls for Mr Fitzgerald’s resignation, as well as Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson, who has admitted that her family held interests in shops at the mega-

resort.

“You know I read in the newspaper and I hear people saying Jerome Fitzgerald got to go, Allyson Maynard got to go, (Agriculture Minister) Alfred Gray got to go, clearly their interests and their duty have been in conflict. It ain’t only that instead of working for you many of them have been busy working for themselves, a whole bunch of them don’t know the difference between their public duty and their private interests.

“So I ain’t worried about whether this one got to go or the next one, I say fire the bunch of them! All of them! And if there are some good ones among them, say to yourself remember the story of the parrot and the crow,” he told the energetic crowd.

Mr Ingraham resigned as the North Abaco MP shortly following his party’s defeat at the polls in 2012.

Incumbent PLP MP Renaldo Curry won the seat in the resulting byeelection, and has later come under scrutiny over his frequent absences from the House of Assembly.

Curacao gets new government after election win for first-time party leader IT appears that Eugene Rhuggenaath could be Curacao’s next prime minister, after his liberal Party for the Restructured Antilles (PAR) won six of the 21 seats up for grabs in last week’s election.

The other 15 seats were split between the other 10 parties competing in last Friday’s poll, including five going to the populist Movement for the Future of Curaçao (MFK) of former prime minister Gerrit Schotte.

It was the first time that

Eugene Rhuggenaath is at the helm for the first time, his party won six of the seats up for grabs in last Friday’s election.

Rhuggenaath, a former Minister of Economic Development, had participated in an election as party leader.

Governor Lucille George-Wout has started consultations aimed at the formation of a new Cabinet.

Talks were expected to be held this week with the leaders of all political parties that won seats in Parliament.

For the first time since it was established in 1948, the National People’s Party (PNP) failed to win any seats. (Caribbean360)

Kick ‘em Jenny is an active submarine volcano or seamount on the Caribbean Sea floor, located 8 km (5 miles) north of the island of Grenada and about 8 km (5 miles) west of Ronde Island in the Grenadines.

Alert raised after underwater volcano erupts: More than 40 tremors recorded THE University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre (SRC) is monitoring increased activity at underwater volcano Kick ’em Jenny following scores of eruption over the past few days, but it says there is no tsunami threat so far.

The Trinidad-based SRC said the first eruption at the region’s only submarine volcano – which is located about five miles north of Grenada – occurred on Saturday around 5:45 pm, with reports of it being felt in St Patrick’s, Grenada.

In its update on Monday, Grenada’s National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) said at least 43 “mostly low magnitudes volcanic earthquakes” – in the magnitude range of 1.5 to 2.3 – had occurred between that first tremor and 10:41 a.m. yesterday. There were

a few larger events with the largest at magnitude 3.0.

On Sunday, the UWI/SRC recorded a high amplitude signal, lasting about 25 seconds, on one of the Grenada stations. The signal was also recorded on a station in Montserrat.

“This signal follows an increase in the number of background events associated with the Kick ’em Jenny volcano,” the SRC said in a release on Sunday.

As a result of the eruptions, the Kick ’em Jenny alert has been raised to yellow, which means sea users and ships should stay away from vicinity of the volcano and observe a 1.5 km/0.93 mile exclusion zone. However, as a precautionary measure, the SRC said the marine community should observe a 5 km/3.1 mile exclusion zone.

Cayman Islands court blocks copying of public records IN a significant departure from previous practice, the chief justice of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, Anthony Smellie, has approved an order prohibiting the public from making photocopies of court pleadings.

According to a notice posted on the door of the clerk’s office, the public can review the court files and take notes, but no method of copying or photographing will in future be permitted.

People can still access and take notes on court records after paying a $20 inspection fee. Obtaining photocopies – for an additional fee

of $20 per document plus $0.50 per page – is allowed for “any legitimate purpose,” including investigative journalism, with prior approval from the clerk of court.

According to the court, publishing public court documents online could constitute a violation of copyright, an apparently questionable rationale given that the material in question comprises public documents in the first place.

The new policy has drawn some critical comment, not least of which was from David Marchant, the publisher of Miami-based financial newsletter OffshoreAlert.

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New emails show Clinton Foundation-State Dept Haiti links WASHINGTON-BASED watchdog group, Judicial Watch, on Tuesday released 894 pages of new US State Department documents, including previously unreleased email exchanges between former secretary of state Hillary Clinton’s staff and Clinton Foundation officials following the massive earthquake in Haiti in 2010.

On January 17, 2010, five days after the earthquake, former Bill Clinton aide Justin Cooper emailed Hillary Clinton’s then-deputy chiefs of staff, Jake Sullivan and Huma Abedin, to ask if they can do a conference call to discuss Haiti.

Clinton Foundation officials Laura Graham and Doug Band are also provided the call-in information for the conference call.

Author Peter Schweizer later described in his book “Clinton Cash” how hundreds of millions of dollars in US taxpayer-funded reconstruction contracts for Haiti flowed through the Clinton Foundation during Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state.

According to minutes of a January 27, 2010, meeting between senior State Department staff, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents uncovered “at least a couple pedophiles” attempting to adopt children in Haiti following the earthquake. The State Department was reportedly working with the Haitian government to expedite adoptions and removal to the United States of Haitian orphans.

Emails sent by top Clinton aide Huma Abedin also include repeated instances of Clinton’s detailed daily schedules being sent to top Clinton Foundation officials at unsecured email addresses.

The records were produced for Judicial Watch by the State Department from the non-state.gov email accounts of Abedin.

The new documents included 29 email exchanges not previously turned over to the State Department, further appearing to contradict statements by Clinton that, “as far as she knew,” all of her government

Branville McCartney, leader of the DNA, said that his party will seek to revive the island’s stalled tourism industry.

DNA ‘will restore magic to Freeport’ BRANVILLE McCartney told Grand Bahamians that a Democratic National Alliance (DNA) government would restore the magic that was once Freeport, introduce new industry and seek to revive the island’s stalled tourism industry.

The DNA Leader told Grand Bahamians that in just 13 days they would be called on to make what is arguably the most important decision not only in the country’s modern history, but one that will impact the future direction of the island’s economy.

“For many of you living in Grand Bahama, your decision will literally impact the quality of life for yourselves and your children,” Mr McCartney said at the party’s rally in Freeport on Thursday night.

Chris Mortimer, the party’s

deputy leader, and all DNA candidates in Grand Bahama - Elkanah Pinder (East Grand Bahama), Leslie Lightbourne (Pineridge), Nevar Smith (Marco City), and Jedrick Robinson (Central Grand Bahama) also brought remarks.

Mr McCartney, who delivered a powerful address at his first rally in Grand Bahama, expressed concerns about the record unemployment, the “crippling” high cost of energy and the need for more small and medium-sized businesses to help fix the island’s economy.

“Grand Bahama is not good.

It has not been good for a long time. You are in a mess,” he said, blaming both successive Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and Free National Movement (FNM) governments for the island’s current of state affairs.

Then US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton waves to joint, international, interagency and nongovernmental organisation representatives participating in Continuing Promise 2009 as Navy Capt. Robert G. Lineberry Jr., commodore of USNS Comfort, gives her a tour through one of two medical sites his crew set up to treat Haiti’s poorest residents. (Photo: US Navy)

emails were turned over to the State Department.

“These new emails show Hillary Clinton is a serial violator of various laws concerning the handling of classified material,” said Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton. “This new information should spur new federal criminal investigations.”

A string of State Department emails from January 2011 –

previously made public through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by Citizens United -- demonstrated that Clinton’s State Department did not separate itself from the Clinton Foundation but instead collaborated with it.

The Clintons are no stranger to controversy regarding Haiti, especially their highly questionable involvement there after the 2010 earthquake.

The State Department through its US Agency for International Development (USAID) disbursed $3.6 billion for Haitian “earthquake relief”. Hillary Clinton, as US secretary of state, therefore handed out billions in USAID money in Haiti.

The day she resigned from the State Department in February 2013, her brother Tony Rodham just happened to get lucky and was appointed a director of the company that had acquired a lucrative and unprecedented gold mining contract in Haiti in December 2012, something the company claimed happened virtually out of the blue and the public was asked to believe involved no antecedent discussion during the time Clinton was secretary of state and her husband had control of billions in post-earthquake aid.

Leading Haitian lawyer and human rights activist, Ezili Dantò, has charged that Bill Clinton, as head of the Haitian relief fund, was responsible for some US$6 billion of international relief aid received.

“Less than one percent of this amount made it to the Haitian government. Bill Clinton had total control of the balance,” Dantò claimed. (Caribbeannetnews)

Facebook set to help Jamaica find its missing children STARTING this week, alerts about missing children in Jamaica, called Ananda Alerts, will be delivered to Facebook users in the country – the first time this has happened in any Caribbean country.

The initiative is a partnership between the Ananda Alert Secretariat in the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) and the online social media and social networking service for the recovery of the island’s missing children.

Ananda Alerts will be delivered to Facebook users’ newsfeeds in targeted search areas once a child has been declared missing/abducted.

These alerts will include photographs and other pertinent information about the child.

Speaking at the launch on Monday, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Floyd Green said the partnership will have a positive impact on the missing children programme.

“Through this partnership, Facebook will be ensuring that once a child is reported missing and comes into our Ananda Alert system, the information will appear automatically on the pages of its

Director of Trust and Safety at Facebook, Emily Vacher, explaining the historic Facebook partnership. (PHOTO CREDIT: UNICEF JAMAICA)

Jamaican users,” he said. “We hope that when the public sees these alerts they will take action and not just see the upload…see the picture and pass it on by, but will call a neighbour and join the search in bringing home this missing child.”

Between 2009 and 2016, a total of 15,524 children were reported missing. This represents an average

of 1,941 children going missing each year, with 78 per cent being girls and 22 per cent boys.

“The good part of the statistics is that 90 per cent of those children do ultimately return home. But we do want to get to 100 per cent…That if a child is reported missing, we will have that child returned home,” Green said.

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May accuses EU of trying to affect UK election THERESA May has accused European politicians of making “threats” against Britain to try to influence the general election result.

The PM launched a stinging attack on the “bureaucrats of Brussels” in a speech outside 10 Downing Street after meeting the Queen.

She said some in Brussels wanted Brexit talks to fail.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was “irresponsible” of her to “poison” the atmosphere with the EU. And a senior EU source told the BBC the PM’s suggestion that officials were trying to affect the election result was “pure fantasy”.

Parliament was dissolved at midnight, meaning the election is formally under way, and the PM made her speech after visiting the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

She said events of the past few days had shown “just how tough” Brexit talks are likely to be.

“Britain’s negotiating position in Europe has been misrepresented in the continental press,” she said, in a reference to a German newspaper’s account of her dinner with the EU Commission chief.

“The European Commission’s negotiating stance has hardened.

Threats against Britain have been issued by European politicians and officials.

“All of these acts have been deliberately timed to affect the result of the general election that will take place on 8 June.”

The PM also warned of “serious” consequences if the Brexit talks failed, which would be felt by “ordinary, working people across the

Theresa May said some in Brussels wanted Brexit talks to fail.

country”.

“If we don’t get the negotiation right, your economic security and prosperity will be put at risk and the opportunities you seek for your families will simply not happen.

“If we do not stand up and get this negotiation right we risk the secure and well-paid jobs we want for our children and our children’s children too.

“If we don’t get the negotiation right, if we let the bureaucrats of Brussels run over us, we will lose the chance to build a fairer society with real opportunity for all.”

Mrs May was criticised by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who tweeted: “UK needs best possible Brexit deal and has limited leverage, so for PM to poison atmosphere for partisan reasons is deeply irresponsible.... Having called election for reasons of party not national interest, PM now seems intent on fighting campaign in same way.”

The Lib Dems accused her of “creating a row for her own political ends”, and UKIP’s Patrick O’Flynn said millions of his party’s voters remained worried the UK would leave the EU “with the worst possible terms”.

Mrs May’s statement came during a day in which the UK’s Brexit Secretary and the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier had appeared at odds over the size of the “Brexit bill” the UK would owe when it left the European Union.

The Financial Times claimed the likely bill had risen sharply from 60bn to 100bn euros, basing its calculations on new data from across Europe.

Mr Barnier said there was no agreed figure but the UK and EU had entered into “mutual commitments” which must be honoured.

Mr Davis said the UK would pay what was legally due, in line with its rights and obligations, but “not just what the EU wants”.

Brexit: UK and EU at odds over size of ‘divorce bill’ THE UK won’t pay a 100bn-euro (£84bn) “divorce bill” to leave the EU, Brexit Secretary David Davis has said, as the two sides clashed over the issue.

He told ITV’s Good Morning Britain the UK would pay what was legally due, in line with its rights and obligations, but “not just what the EU wants”.

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said there was no desire to punish the UK but “its accounts must be settled”.

While he wanted a “cordial” Brexit, he warned the “clock was ticking” now.

Publishing his Brexit mandate, Mr Barnier said the EU would “put all its efforts” into reaching a deal but said negotiations must start as soon as possible after “ten months

of uncertainty” and suggested the outcome of June’s general election would not change anything.

While approaching the process in a “cool-headed and solution-oriented” manner, he said it was an illusion to think it would be concluded “quickly and painlessly” or that there would be “no material impact” on lives.

An EU source has told the BBC that officials in Brussels will not enter into a discussion about potential figures for a final bill, likely to be one of the hardestfought and most sensitive areas of the Brexit process.

On Wednesday, the Financial Times claimed the likely bill had risen sharply from 60bn to 100bn euros, basing its calculations on new data from across Europe.

Mr Barnier said there was no

agreed figure but the UK and EU had entered into “mutual commitments” which must be honoured. “There is no Brexit bill. The final settlement is all about settling the accounts.”

Mr Davis said the negotiations had not started in earnest but he indicated the UK would set down a marker when it came to talks over the divorce settlement.

“We are not supplicants,” he said.

“This is a negotiation. They lay down what they want and we lay down what we want.”

Various figures ranging from 50bn to 100bn euros had been knocking around, he said, but he had “not seen” any official numbers. Asked directly whether a figure of 100bn euros - was acceptable, he replied: “We will not be paying €100bn.”

(BBC)

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Putin is planting ‘mole nukes’ in the sea to drown America in huge tsunami, Russian claims A FORMER Russian defence ministry spokesman has made an extraordinary claim that Russia is burying nuclear weapons off the coast of America.

Colonel Viktor Baranetz claims that the ‘mole nukes’ would be used to set off a tsunami which could swamp the American coast.

Baranetz made the claims in an interview with the Russian news outlet Komsomolskaya Pravda – claiming that the measures are a response to America’s vast military budget.

Baranetz said that the weapons were a tactic for ‘asymetrical’ warfare – where one side is significantly less

powerful than the other.

He said: ‘Our asymmetrical response is nuclear warheads that can modify their course and height so that no computer can calculate their trajectory.

‘Or, for example, the Americans are deploying their tanks, airplanes and special forces battalions along the Russian border.

‘We are quietly “seeding” the U.S. shoreline with nuclear “mole” missiles. They dig themselves in and “sleep” until they are given the command…

‘Oh, it seems I’ve said too much, I should hold my tongue.’

A Russian government spokesman described the claims as ‘strange’. (Yahoo UK)

Several major creditors are suing puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rossello (in picture), and the US territory over defaults on the island’s $70 billion in bonds.

Puerto Rico requests bankruptcy protection for public debt PUERTO Rico’s financial oversight board on Wednesday filed for a form of bankruptcy protection under last year’s federal rescue law known as PROMESA, touching off the biggest bankruptcy in the history of the U.S. municipal debt market.

The move comes a day after several major creditors sued the U.S. territory and its Governor Ricardo Rossello over defaults on the island’s $70 billion in bonds.

The request came under Title III of the PROMESA law is an incourt debt restructuring process akin to U.S. bankruptcy protection, as Puerto Rico is barred from traditional bankruptcy because it is a U.S. territory. The case was filed in U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico.

The process will give Puerto Rico the legal ability to impose drastic discounts on creditor recoveries, but could also spook investors and prolong the island’s lack of access to debt markets.

“The governor needed to show that his primary allegiance lies with the citizens of Puerto Rico, and that was the justification for the filing,”

said David Tawil, whose fund, Maglan Capital, held Puerto Rico GO debt but has since sold it. “I’m not sure whether bondholders are going to get any better treatment or recovery under this course of action.”

The legal proceeding does not mean negotiations toward a consensual restructuring agreement must stop, the governor said in a statement on Wednesday.

“It is my hope that the Government’s Title III proceedings will accelerate the negotiation process,” the governor said in the statement.

Rossello’s fiscal plan for the island, approved by the oversight board in March, forecasts Puerto Rico having only $800 million a year to pay debt, less than a quarter of what it owes. The low figure alienated creditors, and negotiations toward a restructuring deal have foundered.

In addition to its debt, Puerto Rico is facing a 45 percent poverty rate, a shrinking population and unemployment more than twice the U.S. average.

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FBI head ‘nauseous’ over his possible sway on US election Mbah Gotho was believed to be the world’s oldest man with documentation that stated that he was born in 1870.

‘Oldest human’ dies in Indonesia aged 146 A MAN who claimed to be the world’s longest living human has died aged 146.

According to his papers, Indonesian national Sodimedjo, also known as Mbah Ghoto (Grandpa Ghoto), was born in December 1870.

He would have been 43 at the start of the first world war and turned 70 during the second world war.

The heavy smoker, who outlived four wives, died this week in his village in Central Java after being taken to hospital on 12 April with deteriorating health. He insisted on returning home to be with his family and died on Sunday.

Mbah Ghoto was not the recognised longest living human as Indonesia only started recording births in 1900. However, officials told the BBC his residency card, which has his birthdate on it, was valid based on documents and interviews with him.

His grandson Suyanto told the BBC that when he came home, he started to eat less and less.

“It only lasted a couple of days.

From that moment on to his death, he refused to eat and drink,” he added.

“He didn’t ask much. Before he died, he just wanted us, his family, to let him go.”

FBI Director James Comey has said it makes him “mildly nauseous” to think that he could have had an impact on the US presidential election.

But Mr Comey said he thought concealing the discovery of new Hillary Clinton emails would have been “catastrophic”.

The comments came during a Senate panel on FBI oversight, in which Mr Comey faced tough questions about his inquiry into Mrs Clinton’s private email use.

Mr Comey added that “even in hindsight I would make the same decision”.

The remarks are the FBI chief’s first public explanation of why he reopened an investigation into Mrs Clinton’s use of a private email server just days before last November’s presidential election.

“It makes me mildly nauseous to think that we might have had some impact on the election,” Mr Comey said on Wednesday.

“But, honestly, it wouldn’t change the decision.”

Mr Comey added that failing to inform Congress would have been an “act of concealment”.

James Comey said he thought concealing the discovery of new Hillary Clinton emails would have been “catastrophic”.

His testimony comes a day after Mrs Clinton once again blamed her surprise upset on Mr Comey’s actions, as well as alleged meddling in the US election by Russian hackers.

“If the election had been on October 27, I would be your president,” she said in New York on Tuesday, referring to the day before Mr Comey notified Congress of the discovery of new emails.

“I was on the way to winning until a combination of Jim Comey’s letter on October 28 and Russian Wikileaks raised doubts in the minds of people who were inclined to vote for me and got scared off.”

But President Donald Trump hit back online.

“FBI Director Comey was the best thing that ever happened to Hillary Clinton in that he gave her a free pass for many bad deeds!” he tweeted.

“The phony Trump/Russia story was an excuse used by the Democrats as justification for losing the election. Perhaps Trump just ran a great campaign?”

The FBI chief on Wednesday also revealed that Clinton emails containing classified information were forwarded to former congressman Anthony Weiner.

“They found thousands of new emails. They found classified information on Anthony Weiner,” he said while under questioning from Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein.

“Somehow, her [Mrs Clinton’s] emails were being forwarded to Anthony Weiner, including classified information, by her assistant Huma Abedin.”

Texas Police fires officer who shot and killed a black teen The National Police Chiefs’ Council said a significant number of calls had been made after the Westminster attack.

UK: Over 3,000 terror tipoffs to police in two months POLICE received over 3,000 tip-offs by the public about possible terrorist activity in the last two months.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council said a significant number of calls had been made after the Westminster attack.

It said that despite most of the information being false alarms, some of the calls had resulted in further action that might have been missed.

A spokeswoman for the council said the increased public response “had been really heartening”.

Speaking at a conference in London, the NPCC’s lead for protective security said authorities had also received 300 referrals about extremist material online.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner

Lucy D’Orsi said: “The increased response from the general public and from professionals whose job it is to keep people safe within crowded places, has been really heartening.

“But, as we have seen very recently here in London, we can not afford to stand still.

“We need to exploit every possible way of keeping people safe and do all we can to keep everyone vigilant.”

The UK’s most senior counterterrorism police officer, Mark Rowley, has previously stressed the importance of the role of the public in providing key information on potential terror plots. He said current contributions had been “extraordinary”.

A SUBURBAN Dallas police department fired the officer who shot and killed a black teenager as he was leaving a house party on Saturday night, officials announced Tuesday.

Jordan Edwards, a 15-year-old freshman at Mesquite High School, died after Balch Springs Police Officer Roy Oliver fired multiple rounds with his rifle into the car he was riding in. The car was filled with five teenagers, including Jordan’s two brothers, who were trying to leave an end-of-the-year party that had become unruly after cops arrived.

The freshman’s 16-year-old brother was driving the vehicle during the shooting and noticed his brother’s head was smoking, attorney Lee Merritt said, and then flagged police to help.

On Tuesday, Balch Springs Police Chief Jonathan Haber said Oliver, who was the second officer at the scene, had been terminated. The chief said Oliver, who has been with the department since July 2011, violated several departmental policies, but would not elaborate on which ones.

Prosecutors are still investigating and could charge Oliver, who has the right to appeal.

Odell Edwards wipes away tears as he sits with his wife, Charmaine Edwards, listening to their attorney Lee Merritt talking about the death of their son.

On Monday, Haber reversed the department’s original account of the shooting, acknowledging that the car had been driving away when the officer opened fire with a rifle.

Initially, police claimed that the vehicle had been backing up toward officers in “an aggressive manner.”

“I made a mistake and I apologized for it,” Haber said Tuesday.

In a statement, Jordan’s family said they were grateful that Oliver had been terminated and thanked

Haber for his “commendable strides toward justice,” but there “remains a long road ahead.”

“The magnitude of his horrible actions cannot be overstated,” the family said. “We fully expect an equivalent response from those responsible for investigating and punishing the crime. We also know that although his actions were the most wicked and consequential, he was not the only officer responsible for dreadful behavior that evening.”

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Entertainment Pitt reveals therapy after divorce from Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt has revealed he has quit drinking and started therapy to help him get through his divorce from

Angelina Jolie.

His interview with GQ Style marks the first time the actor has spoken publicly

about the split.

“I just started therapy,” Pitt said. “I love it. I love it.

I went through two therapists

to get to the right one.”

He admitted to heavy drinking and pot smoking in the past and said he cut himself

off emotionally from others.

“I’m personally very retarded when it comes to taking inventory of my

emotions. I’m much better at covering up,” the star added.

Jolie announced in September 2016 that she was filing for divorce from the actor.

The couple had been together since 2004 but only married in 2014.

The pair became embroiled in a bitter child custody dispute in the months following the announcement of their split.

Pitt was investigated for possible child abuse after losing his temper in front of some of the children, but was later cleared of the allegations.

The actor said the split with Jolie had been a “huge generator for change”.

“I can’t remember a day since I got out of college when I wasn’t boozing or had a spliff, or something,” he said.

“I’m really, really happy to be done with all of that.

I mean I stopped everything except boozing when I started my family.

“But even this last year, you know.

Things I wasn’t dealing with. I was boozing too much.”

Pitt said he loved wine, adding “truthfully I could drink a Russian under the table with his own vodka.

I was a professional. I was good.”

The actor said he has now replaced alcohol with cranberry juice and fizzy water.

Regarding the divorce, Pitt said he and Jolie had decided to abandon the path of “vitriolic hatred” and work together to sort out their issues, adding they were committed to resolving matters amicably and privately.

Pitt also said he was finding solace in working creatively with his hands: “I’m making everything. I’m working with clay, plaster, rebar, wood.”

Speaking more widely about his career, he said: “I don’t really think of myself much as an actor anymore. It takes up so little of my year and my focus.

“Film feels like a cheap pass for me, as a way to get at those hard feelings. It doesn’t work anymore, especially being a dad.” (BBC)

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‘Mortified’ Ja Rule says US actor Kilmer makes event was not a scam cancer admission AS the chaos surrounding the failed Fyre Festival in Exuma caught international headlines over the weekend, “mortified” co-organiser Ja Rule denied Friday the claims that the luxury music festival was a scam.

The American rapper, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, told The Tribune that he was heartbroken and confused by the ordeal but was focused on the safe departure of all guests and facilitating refunds.

“I’m mortified at what those people had to go through, me and my partner Billy are very upset. We spent $20 million to make this event special and everyone hates us for it.

“But I’ll live with that,” he said. “God knows my heart and intentions were in the right place. Now I just want everyone to get home safe and get refunded.”

Ja Rule stressed that the

Ja Rule regretted that he and his partner, tech entrepreneur Billy McFarland, pumped $20 million into the event, and “everyone hates us for it.”

total breakdown experienced by festival-goers was not his fault, but he committed to accepting responsibility for the debacle. In an earlier message, he wrote: He continued: “I don’t know how everything went so left but I’m working to make it right by making sure everyone is refunded ... I truly apologise as this is NOT MY FAULT ... but I’m taking responsibility. I’m deeply

sorry to everyone who was inconvenienced by this.”

In a video sent to TMZ, an American entertainment website, Mr McFarland put the blame on the event’s failure to poor infrastructure in Exuma. He said organisers set out “to build a festival site” and “quickly learned that the basic infrastructure in place here was not what we are used to in the United States.”

TOP Gun star Val Kilmer has appeared to confirm he had cancer, after previously claiming he had “no cancer whatsoever”.

While answering questions put to him by Reddit users, the actor revealed he “did have a healing of cancer” and was still dealing with a swollen tongue.

“Because I don’t sound my normal self yet people think I may still be under the weather,” the 57-year-old wrote.

Speculation over Kilmer’s health grew last year after Michael Douglas said he was “dealing with” throat cancer.

The former Batman actor responded at the time by saying Douglas was “misinformed”.

“He was probably trying to help me cause press probably asked where I was these days,” Kilmer wrote while taking part in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) last week.

Writing on Facebook last

Speculation over Kilmer’s health grew last year after Michael Douglas said he was “dealing with” throat cancer.

year, Kilmer said his only recent contact with Douglas had been to seek advice over a lump in his throat.

Known for his roles in such films as Heat, The Doors and Tombstone, Kilmer worked with Douglas on 1996 film The Ghost and the Darkness.

Following Douglas’s comments last year, it was reported that Kilmer had been reluctant to seek medical treatment due to his Christian Science faith.

Many Christian Scientists believe that diseases can be healed with prayer, although the Church does not forbid adherents seeking medical aid.

Meanwhile, US actress Shannen Doherty has revealed she is in remission after receiving treatment for breast cancer.

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 wrote on Instagram that she felt “blessed” by the “overwhelming” news. (BBC)

SPORT FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE:

Teenagers enjoy Flow Ultimate Football Experience ABOUT 29 up-and-coming youth footballers between the ages of 13 and 16 had their skills put to the test over the weekend during the Flow Ultimate Football Experience.

The initiative is a competition put together by Flow and Manchester United Football Club and supported by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU).

The girls and boys vied for the chance to participate in a talent development football

camp in Trinidad and possibly win a VIP trip that includes touring Old Trafford and viewing a Manchester United home game. In the end, it was Dylan Ayer, 13 and Sydnee Campbell, 15 - the only girl to make it through to the finals - who best demonstrated the abilities needed to compete with 28 other players from the 14 Flow markets around the Caribbean.

Local coaches Olivia Graveley, Dane Ritchie, Fraser

Park, Gillian Vernice, Mark Parish and Daz Meehan put the kids through their paces at the National Academy Field in a series of challenges that tested their dribbling, short passing and control capabilities.

The programme was specially designed for the Flow Ultimate Football Experience by coaches at the Manchester United Soccer School, and the 29 talented footballers were chosen by their clubs and/or school coaches.

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REPORTING TO: Board of Directors LOCATION: Invest Turks and Caicos Offices Providenciales JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Executive Officer is the chief executive of Invest Turks and Caicos and is responsible for the success of the organisation. Together with the Board, the incumbent is expected to lead the implementation of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government’s economic development vision, attract significant investments to the various inhabited islands, oversee services for Micro, Small and Medium (MSME) businesses and support expanded sustainable development throughout the entire Turks and Caicos Islands. These investments will be expected to build a successful, sustainable economy and provide improved opportunities for employment and growth. As well, the Chief Executive Officer will be actively engaged through the Agency in supporting trade and small business development.

The Board has delegated responsibility for day to day management operations to the Chief Executive Officer and s/he has the authority to carry out those responsibilities in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The incumbent will ensure that the organisation has motivated staff who produce positive results using international best practices.

The position involves overseeing a staff of up to fifteen persons who are predominately highly trained investment professionals. The incumbent is expected to be a systems thinker who is customerfocused and goal-driven.

The Chief Executive is expected to be a strong leader who can develop a cohesive team within the organisation and across TCI to drive new investment to the country.

KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. To manage the day to day operations of Invest TCI through planning, organising, coordinating, directing and controlling the functions of the Agency. This includes developing and implementing a rolling fiveyear Strategic Plan, complete with annual marketing plans and budgets; monitoring financial and operational performance; and ensuring that the organisation has a full complement of operating policies and procedures for both internal operations and for dealing with prospective investors and daily operations.

2. To facilitate the approval of qualified investment from existing applicants and “shovel ready” projects.

3. To ensure the development of an outstanding lead generation system, along with a strong due diligence

programme, a market intelligence capacity, investor outreach and network maintenance and enhancement using international best practices.

4. To ensure the effective, efficient and economic use of human, financial and physical resources.

5. To engage constructively with various government Ministries, other relevant organisations and agencies and the private sector, both locally and internationally to support quality investment projects and to market the country.

6. To generate significant foreign direct investment to the country and to support and encourage domestic investors to participate in the economy.

7. To generate significant domestic investment through various small business programmes, including the MSME programme and financial assistance provided to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED).

8. To lead investment promotion and trade missions to various locations and conduct awareness marketing to raise the profile of TCI as an investment destination.

9. To develop and install a client relationship management and tracking systems from initial contact to aftercare.

10. To develop and manage a programme of legislation review and reform for various developmental programmes that encourage Inward Investment and seek opportunities for expansion and extension of Investment potential though various agreements.

11. To carry out any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Board as essential to the organisation.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate should have a master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics or related field, from a recognised institution of higher learning and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience or a combination of education and experience sufficient to meet the requirements of the position of CEO at Invest Turks and Caicos.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: Minimum of ten (10) or more years of senior management experience at a public or private enterprise/company/ agency engaged in investment development and/or promotion/ marketing. Clear evidence of strong leadership skills, demonstrated management skills, track record of successful lead generation and marketing along with a proven ability to mentor and grow staff.

SKILLS: 1. Track record of excellence in current and previous employment.

2. Proven skills in investment promotion, strategic planning, project management and execution, especially as related to development projects.

3. Understanding of budgetary procedures and operational budget development/ implementation.

4. Strong track record of leadership, sales success and investment facilitation.

5. Strong track record of staff management and successful programme/project implementation.

6. Consistently displays integrity and model behavior.

7. Proven ability to motivate and develop teams/people.

8. Strong writing and presentational skills.

9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- innovative, creative and forward thinking 10. Adept in use of MS Office, particularly Powerpoint, Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, internet and email.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Fluent English 2. Understanding of the social, economic, cultural and historical issues facing the TCI. 3. Commitment to travel by air, land and sea.

4. Qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders, either living in the TCI or abroad, are encouraged to apply.

5. Willingness to work outside normal office hours.

Salary and Allowances: Salary is in the range of $100,000 to $120,000, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional.

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS The deadline date for applications is Friday, May 12, 2017 by 5:00pm Turks and Caicos time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The Chairman - Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Chief Executive Officer” clearly marked on the front.

ALTERNATIVELY, APPLICATIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO DASTWOOD@INVESTTURKSANDCAICOS.TC THE SUBJECT LINE IN THE EMAIL SHOULD READ “CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER”. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, 14418 ONLY PERSONS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

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AUTO MECHANIC HELPER

APPLICANTS CAN APPLY FOR FURTHER DETAILS VIA E-MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, GRACE BAY PHARMACY, BOX 276, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR EMAIL JOBS@GRACEBAYPHARMACY.COM. 14506

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

1. Parcel 60717/107/K11 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales One bedroom, one bathroom, approximately 448 sq. ft. unit in the One on Marlin Condominium Development, Strata Plan Number SP 107 Registered Proprietor: Tamika Latoya Thompson 2. Parcel 60702/207, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales Two bedroom, two bath, 1,219 sq. ft. unit in the Plantation Hill Condominium Development Registered Proprietor: Susan Margaret Scott

• Assist Mechanic in completing preventive maintenance • Able to remove and disassembles unit, such as engine and transmission • Lubricates and washes vehicle • A minimum of two years experience in repairing Japanese, American and European vehicles • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Starting rate US$7.50/hr

The auction will be held at the office of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 12th day of May 2017.

A reserved price will be fixed on all parcels and a deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids. Conditions of Sale available upon request or at the Auction.

INTERESTED PERSONS MUST SEND APPLICATION TO: ROBERT@DNBAUTOPARTS.COM OR BRITTAYA@DNBAUTOPARTS.COM

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SERVICES BY EA SEEKS:

GARDENERS/ LABOURERS

Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to operate a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw.

They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil/cow manure and plant.

They must be able to speak and communicate in English. Starting salary is $6.25/hour and may be required to work on weekends and holidays if needed.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS INCLUDING ISLANDERS/BELONGERS CAN BRING ALL APPLICATIONS TO EA SERVICES LTD. LOCATED AT #65 BEECHWOOD ROAD, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES OR E-MAIL TO MARY@ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS.

May 6-12, 2017

14448

AFFIDAVIT BETTY NORMA FORBES & BERKLEY EUGENE FORBES TITLE NO: 10203/71 SECTION: NORTH WEST SUBURBS ISLAND: GRAND TURK

THE ABOVE ORIGINAL LAND CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN INADVERTENTLY MISPLACED/LOST.

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BMS CONTRACTING

DERRADO DEAN

F.R. CONSTRUCTION

LOUIS JEAN DORAINTVIL

is looking for a:

Is seeking to employ:

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

FAX AT:

(649) 941-8472 ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

CONTACT: (649) 242-2548

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

(649) 332-8501

14484

14468

CONTACT: THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

HUB’S RENTAL Blue Hills

Is seeking to employ a:

Must have experience in specified areas and willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary $6.25 per hour CLASSY CAR WASH INTERNATIONAL-PLS

Salary $6.25 per hour FRESH FISH & ATLANTIC SEAFOOD-PLS

FISH PEELERS

14409

must be able to skillfully dissect and process seafood’s.

Salary $6.25 per hour TCI TAILORING & UPHOLSTERY GDT LOOKING FOR:

GIBSON DESIGN BUILT

Is seeking to employ:

BUGALOO ENTERPRISES & CONCH CRAWL-PLS

UPHOLSTERS, SANDBLASTER AND PAINTER

consultants, site personnel, staff, employees, subcontractors and suppliers of TCMillwork in a professional and courteous manner.

• Certificate required: Carpentry-Cabinet making-Joinery • Working knowledge of AutoCad • High-end technical woodworking skills • Must have excellent leadership and communication skills, multi-lingual preferred • Professional, disciplined, punctual, reliable and affable • Salary at $14.00 per hour

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649) 245-5379

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

TCI AGENCY SERVICES

Must have experience Salary is based on Commission G&G CONSTRUCTION-PLS

PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 241-0836

Acting on behalf of our clients is looking for the following positions:

CAR WASHERS

TCMILLWORK LTD. MILLSHOP MANAGER

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO: TCMILLWORK@TCIWAY.TC CONTACT PERSON: STEPHAN 231-4537

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

BARTENDER, KITCHEN HELPER AND SALES PERSON

ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKING, CABINETRY AND DESIGN

7 years minimum in this position • Overseeing operation • Prepare and provide work, supplies, drawings to employees.

• Prepare orders for materials necessary for ongoing millshop operations in a timely and prudent manner.

• Delegation of work. Quality control. Ensuring the facilities at the millshop operate safely, efficiently and profitably, and are kept in clean working condition.

• Overseeing production schedules.

• Liaise with Owners, Purchasers, and

(649) 331-2525

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

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

GRAND TURK

PLEASE CALL 432 9956

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Is seeking to employ:

Successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, professional attitude and be organized and reliable. Must have a valid driving license with at least eight (8) years of driving experience. Must have basic mechanical understanding.

Wages commensurate with experience and skill level

Salary: $300 Per Week Must Be Willing To Work 5 Days A Week

CONTACT:

TAINO

DRIVER NEEDED FOR SHORE EXCURSION OPERATOR

LABOURER FARMER LABOURER 14471

14441

(649) 241-7288

SALARY: $ 7.00 PER HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS

Blue Hills

is seeking to employ a:

KITCHEN HELPER

for private home and restaurant. $6.25 per hour CAICEDO PUB HOUSE-PLS

to work in Grand Turk who has 3-5 years’ experience in fabricating Bed Spreads, Curtains, Uniforms, Dresses and Pants, using factory equipment. $6.25 per hour or commission or whichever is greater.

TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY-PLS LOOKING FOR A:

KITCHEN HELPER

to work six days a week. $6.25 per hour OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LIMITED-PLS

MECHANIC, CARPENTER, SANDBLASTER/PAINTER

TAILOR

TCI FUELS-PLS Experience person with basic knowledge in dealing with hydrocarbons and fuels, to work in Provo. $6.25 per hour.

JUDY’S MINI BAR-PLS LOOKING FOR:

WAITRESS

ANGELIQUE’S ARTS AND CRAFT- GDT LOOKING FOR:

QUALIFIED PERSONS

to make ornaments for Tourist.

ANGELIQUE’S ENTERTAINMENT- GDT LOOKING FOR:

BILINGUAL PERSON

to sing and play multiple instruments.

SHANDA’S RESTAURANTPLS LOOKING FOR:

with a people’s person, with great personality. Must be bilingual. Paying Minimum wages.

WILFRED AND ANTONIO BARBER SHOP-PLS LOOKING FOR:

BARMAIDS

TCI AGENCY SERVICESPLS/GDT LOOKING FOR:

HOUSEKEEPER

2 SKILLED BARBERS

Must be bilingual. Must know how to cook Spanish dishes.

BEST SEASON REST. & CAFÉ_PLS

CONTACT: (649) 241-5678 N.B: ONLY JOB TITLES IN BOLD AND NO LARGE FONTS. CLIENT IS TRYING TO GET EVERYTHING TO FIT IN ONE AD.

FROGGIES ON THE BEACH

Is seeking to employ:

TAILOR AND SEAMSTRESS

14451

CONTACT:

ELECTRICIAN

TRACY SMITH

Is seeking to employ a:

14455

SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR

14459

LABOURER

Main duties will be domestic duties. Must be able to speak English, Salary starts at $6.50 per hour. Will have to work 6 days a week. Deadline for applications is May 5th 2017.

Interested persons should send applications via

14440

LABOURER

SAMUEL EMMANUEL HALL

14454

May 6-12, 2017

DJIMY ANTENOR

ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ:

BABYSITTER

1 CARPENTER 1 STEELMAN

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ:

CONTACT:

(649) 946-4536

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14469

14474

(649) 331-3887

CONTACT:

CARPENTER Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 243-0137

Interested Candidate may contact the employer

CONTACT: (649) 231-0595 FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING EMPLOYMENT.

(649) 343-2261

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Salary: $10.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

(649) 242-3858

14478

info@winecellar.tc

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 4 days a week

Salary is $6.50 per hour

14446

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

1 KITCHEN HELPER 14480

Salary: $6.75 per hour

14491

DRIVER

DOMESTIC WORKER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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May 6-12, 2017

NAPA

Is currently looking to employ a:

PARTS COUNTERMAN

JOB DESCRIPTION PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: The primary functions of this position are to provide prompt and courteous service to all customers and potential customers of the store (including walk-in and telephone shoppers).

Direct contact with our customers will require neatness in personal appearance and the ability to establish and maintain good relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service. This person must have a working knowledge of vehicle systems and components and must be able to look up the parts application of the product in the extensive NAPA parts catalogs or by using the computer catalog in an efficient and accurate manner.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES: Demonstrate knowledge of products and their applications (Give technical advice, troubleshoot, and help solve customers’ problems with their vehicles).

Demonstrate ability to understand customers’ needs – have related sales knowledge.

Maintain customer satisfaction Handle difficult customers and problems in a complimentary manner.

Effectively use the point-of-sale invoicing/cash drawer.

Assist in displaying, pricing, and stocking of merchandise.

Share responsibility for store maintenance and cleanliness.

Complete all job prerequisite training and schedule appropriate time to complete on-thejob training courses.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: Visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and remembering their sequencing.

Able to speak clearly and listen attentively.

Able to work on feet (stand and walk) for entire assigned work shift.

Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes of up to 60 pounds.

Able to make up hydraulic hose assemblies Able to move heavy pallets with moving aids including hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS Experience recommended but not required.

Salary Starts at $7.50

JOB DESCRIPTION The Sales Manager is primarily focused on demonstrating true leadership with vision, collaboration, trust, respect and effectiveness while increasing sales in a market leading NAPA-owned store.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As Sales Manager, you will be taking responsibility for sales, monthly sales targets, while mapping out initiatives and business plans for the store. Sales focus will be on three key areas of growth, Internally to companies within TCI Autogroup, Counter retail sales, Counter and external trade sales covering the Turks and islands.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Assist the Store Manager in the operation to generate increased return on investment, improved market penetration and to provide excellent customer service.

Provide positive leadership to all employees and encourage sales and profit growth through effective personnel and asset management.

Train employees in effective sales techniques both face to face and over the telephone.

Target your sales staff on both sales, margin and returns targets.

In conjunction with the store manager create yearly budgets for approval by Senior Management • To assist in the Company’s human resources development through training and directing employees.

• Monthly contact and visit customers to foster improved communications and build upon relationships, especially with Focus Accounts • Fully implement and support NAPA programs and follow and enforce policies and procedures.

• Maintain ASE Parts Professional Certification or equivalent • Maintain inventory in conjunction with the inventory and operations staff • Promptly communicate with and respond to the Owner and Managing Director and keep them advised of operational activities.

Recognize and respond to their areas of emphasis.

• All other duties and related duties as assigned and requested.

• Minimum 7 years Automotive parts experience.

Salary range between $50K and $60K

SALES MANAGER

TCI AUTO GROUP IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO EMPLOY A:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Responsible for reporting directly to the Company President.

JOB DUTIES • Organize and schedule appointments • Plan meetings and take detailed minutes • Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms • Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports • Develop and maintain filing systems • Update and maintain office policies and procedures • Maintain office supply inventory • Maintain contact lists • Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients • Liaise with and handle requests from Executive Management.

• Answer and direct phone calls as needed JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a clerical role • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures • Working knowledge of office equipment, like computers and printers • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular) • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work • Attention to detail and problem solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task • Additional qualification as an Administrative Assistant or Secretary a plus Salary range between $34K and $49K per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience.

PLEASE EMAIL ALL APPLICATION TO SYRMONDG@BAYVIEWMOTORS.COM. BAYVIEW MOTORS LTD • 649-946-4114 14473 P.O BOX 619 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

BARTENDER

Skill Requirements: • Must be consistently punctual for work.

• Maintain a clean work station throughout shift • Must maintain a clean, well-kept appearance upon arrival and throughout shifts • Must be willing to participate in cleaning duties assigned by superiors • Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

• Must be polite and cordial to co-workers and clients at all times • Must be willing to work at least 8 hours on his/her feet.

• Must be capable of carrying at least 3 dishes with food for delivery to tables.

• Must be able to carry a drink tray full with drinks without spilling.

• Must be able to multi-task in a high pace high pressure environment.

• Must be fully knowledgeable of Micros POS system.

• Must have fundamental knowledge of food and beverage and know each day the specials offered and what is not available.

• Must be able to communicate in English • Must possess complete knowledge of the food and drink menus including specialty drinks and specials.

• Must stay apprised of current events including but not limited to specials, and upcoming events.

• Must have complete knowledge of products offered by the bar including beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Must have a fundamental understanding of mathematics in order to execute proper change for guests and to prepare cash outs at shift end.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Responsible for accurately fulfilling drink orders for clients at the bar and for servers attending tables according to acceptable company standards.

• Responsible for accurately fulfilling food orders from clients at the bar.

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment throughout their shift and for the restocking and cleaning of the bar area at the end of each shift.

• Responsible for assisting in the re-stocking of necessary inventory during and after their shifts.

• Responsible for maintaining a well-groomed appearance and pleasant demeanor.

• Responsible for maintaining a presence to clients at all times except when given permission for bathroom or food breaks.

• Responsible for properly processing payments from clients by credit card or cash ensuring that all information is accurate and when applicable, proper change is given.

BELONGERS GIVEN PREFERENCE, APPLY IN PERSON WITH CV TO BE CONSIDERED AT CORAL GARDENS RESORT, LOWER BIGHT. 649 941 8260

14497

Is seeking to employ:

V.R SUPERMART BLUE HILLS

Is seeking to employ:

To clean hotel room (s)/ laundry. Must be willing to work holidays and weekends Salary: $6.25 per hour

14460

SANDRA MACLEOD

HANDYMAN Salary: $6.25 Per Hour Must Be Willing To Work 5 Days A Week

CONTACT: (649) 346-0002

14495

DOMESTIC WORKER

POSITIONS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS ARE AVAILABLE AT A CONDO RESORT, LOWER BIGHT, PROVO. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Cleaning of rooms ensuring guest satisfaction • Ensure that the facilities are kept in clean and orderly in line with the resort standard of cleanliness

FULL TIME EQUINE TRAINER/ TOUR GUIDE WANTED

Y.A.3.B CONSULTANCY

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS SEEKS THE FOLLOWING

TROPICAL BAR, SHARPER IMAGE BARBER SHOP, PREMIUM CUT BARBER SHOP, CAPRONIS UNIFORM, PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION is seeking to employ a:

For Caicos Corral, located in the Turtle Cove Area. $1,200 monthly pay, plus housing. Approximately60 hours per week. Relevant Equestrian Qualifications and at least 5 years’ experience required.

Position currently held by a work permit holder

PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO CAICOSCORRAL@GMAIL.COM OR CONTACT US ON 649-441-3123. BELONGERS ARE ALSO INVITED TO SEND A COPY TO THE WORK PERMIT BOARD. 14499

TURKS & CAICOS ENVIRONMENTAL MGT Is seeking to employ a:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of housekeeping experience • Must be able to work weekend and holidays

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Picking up litter, ensuring landfill is kept clean Directing traffic entering landfill

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

14488

AGNES SWANN

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION Leeward Highway

Is seeking to employ:

Is seeking to employ:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

14477

NATASHA CONSULTANCY

Salary: $6.25 per hour

14511

(649) 246-4769

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

FIRST CLASS CLEANING SERVICES/ SHANTE JENNINGS

(649) 332-5020

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14502

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

FREDELANDE PIERRE Is seeking to employ:

Mobile

COCO BISTRO

AVIATION ROAD

COMPLIANCE TRAINING OFFICE To work 6 days per week Salary: $8.00 per hour The applicant must write and speak English, French, Creole and Spanish

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER

To work 4 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

(649) 344-5453 /346-4605

CONTACT: (649) 946-4069

COOK

NATIONAL COLONY REALTY

Contact: 431-5723

Is seeking to employ a:

• Must have the following qualifications: • At least 6 years experience in an up market restaurant • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Publisher • Culinary Degree • Willing to work on the line daily and do any job required • Must be able to work 6 days/nights and weekends including holidays • Be a team leader and work well under pressure • This is a hands on job • $24,000/ annum Applicants must be able to understand and speak English, physically fit, dependable and hardworking

CASHIER

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

Is seeking to employ a:

In Grace Bay is looking for a:

Salary: $7.00 per hour Contact: 231-4856

14500

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

GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

COCO BISTRO RESTAURANT

Acting on behalf of our clients is seeking the following: Is seeking to employ a:

SMITH GOLF CART RENTAL

LABOURER CLEANER

14512

V&D GROCERY STORE

CONTACT:

CONTACT: KEVIN TAYLOR AT (649) 946-8236 OR (649) 247-4068

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 16, 2017

CONTACT: (649) 344-4540 OR EMAIL: ADAHOWELL100@GMAIL.COM

Salary: $6.25 Per Hour Must Be Willing To Work 5 Days A Week

Salary: $7.00 per hour

BELONGERS ONLY SHOULD SEND THEIR RESUMES/ CVS

BY EMAIL TO MARSHA@MISICKSTANBROOK.TC FOR THE ATTENTION OF MARSHA BLANCHE TEL: 649-946-4732.

$6.50 1 CASHIER $6.50 1 PAINTER $7.00

FIVE CAYS

LABOURER

• Laundry

1 WAITRESS $6.50 1 BARBER $6.50 1 BARBER

14517

THE SIBONNE BEACH HOTEL

(649) 946-5547

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14516

May 6-12, 2017

ALL RESUMES/CV’S LETTERS OF REFERENCE ALONG WITH A CLEAN POLICE RECORD MUST BE FORWARDED TO FAX: 649-946-5369 AND THE LABOUR BOARD OR EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MAY 15TH, 201714496

GUST MOTORS

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

MAINTENANCE MAN

2 QUALIFIED MECHANICS

JEFF J. FORBES

LAVARDO E. GARLAND

HANDYMAN

LABOURER

Airport Road Is seeking to employ a:

Blue Hills is seeking to employ a:

is looking for a:

(649) 946-5369

CONTACT:

(649) 242-6014

COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649) 231-0903

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 332-5032

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 332-5020

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14501

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

Salary: $6.25 per hour

14501

14503

(649) 344-4528

Specialized on all cars, who can work with little or no supervision. Due date for application is May 31, 2017.

For further information:

14508

CONTACT:

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Salary: $2400 per month Must be willing to work 6 days a week, holidays and weekends.

14515

Salary: $6.25 per hour

LABOURER 14501

CLEANER/ CARETAKER

Is seeking to employ:

DOMESTIC WORKER MUSICIAN

CONTACT: (649) 241-1951

MARIE WILSON

LEW AND JAN CONSTRUCTION

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ:

(649) 232-7317

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 244-7519

14445

14483

(649) 941-8800

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SAMUEL HARVEY Is seeking to employ:

1 AC MAN

WATERFRONT PROPERTIES

(649) 231-6432

STEVENSON PARKER Is seeking to employ:

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR

1 MASON HELPER

capable of assisting Mason in Block Laying and Rendering of Walls. Salary negotiable.

Must be prepared to work 5 days 8-4:30 pm

CONTACT: 231-0098 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

HANDYMAN Salary: $6.25 per hour 6days a week Must have a transportation

CONTACT: (649) 941-5274

SECURITY SUPERVISOR

• Personally sets an example of behavior is in compliance with applicable company, state and federal safety regulations including lock-out tag-out, machine guarding, PPE, fall protection, confined space, and fire watch guidelines.

• Follows required HCL administrative procedures such as timekeeping and recordkeeping.

• Performs all job functions in a manner that ensures the consistent utilization of Standard Operation Procedures.

• Controls Training – computer skills, electrical schematic reading skills, piping flow direction and logic, valve operation, and pump operation

Spence Security and Investigation Services Ltd seeks a highly motivated and dedicated Security Supervisor to oversee the + 30 specialised Security Officers. The successful candidate must excel in Leadership, Time Management, Decision-making, Communication, and Organisation Skills.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the successful candidate to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The physical environment requires the Security Supervisor to work both inside and outside in heat, wet/humid, and dry/ arid conditions.

• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials, i.e. earplugs and other hearing protection, reflective safety vests, etc.

• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift heavy items, up to 70 pounds.

• Must remain focussed on the task and cannot use personal cellular telephones

Qualifications • Minimum 5 years asphalt plant experience • Clean Police Record • Must have own vehicle to travel to work Skills • Background in electrical/mechanics • Good physical strength • Good physical stamina • Good manual dexterity • Great attention to detail • Works well as part of a team Compensation • $26K ~ $36K per annum Position Type • Full-Time

14475

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO MAIN OFFICE AT C 5-6 CARIBBEAN PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TCI.

CONTACT: 231-0098

BABYSITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 343-4496

SPENCE SECURITY

HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD.

Responsibilities • Leadership - Oversees and directs a team consisting of a Loader Operator, Ground Man, and Dispatcher to efficiently manufacture and deliver quality asphalt with a positive environment of accountability.

• Quality Production - Consistently produces quality asphalt. Matches plant production to meet product demand - Produces accurate mix volumes maintaining correct mix temperature Maintains appropriate inventory levels of all raw materials • Proactively communicates with HCL team members and customers to maximize quality and efficiency.

• Maximize Productivity - Meets daily production plan by meeting HCL labor targets by managing start-up, shutdown, and production times.

• Completes all plant preventive maintenance procedures according to schedule and fixes breakdowns.

- Welds, cuts, and fabricates steel as necessary - Utilizes mechanical skills/hand tools to proactively spot maintenance issues and take corrective action before they become critical Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical control issues • All parts of the facility are consistently neat and clean, reflecting positively on HCL’s public image. General Responsibilities

CONTACT:

(649) 242-4528

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

14514

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 3 days a week

Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

14464

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

Salary: $6.50 per hour

(649) 331-0057

KITCHEN HELPER

1 DOMESTIC WORKER 1 ASSISTANT PASTOR

capable of Designing Central AC Duct. More than five years’ experience. Salary negotiable:

HOUSEKEEPER PAINTER SALE ATTENDANT Salary: $7.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

SALON HELPER CONTACT:

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ:

and other personal media devices.

• Sedentary, sitting, walking, lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending; and frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular).

• May be required to work extended hours or past scheduled hours.

Salary starts at US$30K per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

The position is presently vacant.

SECURITY OFFICERS

Qualifications: • Should have minimum of 3 years security officer experience • Should have security training certificate • Must possess excellent verbal and written English communication skills • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must have clear criminal record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an asset Salary starts @ $7.00 per hour but could be higher based on qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY: • SUBMIT RESUME WITH COVER LETTER, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CERTIFICATES, COPY OF POLICE RECORD, AND COLOUR COPY OF PASSPORT TO: THE CHAIRMAN SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES LTD. • P.O BOX #73, CARIBBEAN PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES EMAIL ADDRESS: SPENCESECURITY@TCIWAY.TC OR FAX: 649-941-3027 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 MAY 2017

14569

is looking for a:

LABOURER

To work 5 days a week. must be able to work holidays and weekends. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Belongers will be given first preference and to be contacted via telephone between the hours of 9am and 4pm monday to friday

SALOMON ALTIDOR/ BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

PROVO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

14487

(649) 241-5922

Is seeking to employ:

14456

LE VELE MANAGEMENT

CONTACT:

14465

(649) 241-5922

14466

CONTACT:

Salary: $6.50 per hour

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a:

14476

Is seeking to employ:

NEXT SALON AND SPA

DEBORAH SIMMS

14489

CHURCH OFDowntown GOD OF PROPHECY

14470

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Salary: $6.50 per hour

May 6-12, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PELICAN BAY RESTAURANT AND BAR

DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD.

is situated on Grace Bay Beach at the Luxury All-Suite Royal West Indies Resort.

Pelican Bay delights guests with exceptional all-day dining; an outstanding variety dinner menu; and the most delectable breakfast and Sunday Brunch

Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, is seeking an experienced and proven leader.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the position:

Position Available

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANGER Successful applicant should have at least 8 years of kitchen and restaurant experience including Knowledge of food costing and controls, monthly inventory, Knowledge of food hygiene and safety, menu planning, managing and scheduling staff, Plus the knowledge and experience of worldwide pastries, desserts and chocolates

Duties of this position include: Manage, evaluate and monitor the activities related to the collection and use of resources. Evaluation of loan products, administration mutual funds and investment trusts.

Manage efficient cash, in order to effectively fulfill the goals, plans, goals and objectives of the institution.

Salary: commensurate with experience

This position above requires working long hour’s nights and days public holidays and weekends Salary range based on experience

BAR TENDER Posses 4 years minimum of experience in food and beverage supervisory position, Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledgeable on Micros, must work well under pressure Experience and knowledge of wines and wine service is crucial.

Is seeking to employ a:

STORE CLERK (649) 342-6007

14453

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

NAIL TECHNICIAN Must have impeccable skills with up to date techniques and sanitation. 3-5 years’ experience required Full time position, must be flexible to work weekends

CONTACT ANN (649) 946-5093

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

LABOURER CONTACT: (649) 244-0065

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990

A Planning Application, registered as PR 13015 by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Department of Engineering and Maintenance Services, has been submitted to the department of planning for consideration of a Restaurant and Bar located on block 60700/96 in Norway & Five Cays on the islands of Providenciales.

Anyone wishing to make a representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this notice.

JOB DESCRIPTION: We’re looking for a results-driven marketing and sales representative to actively seek out, court and engage new clients.

Through marketing both online and offline you will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability. The ideal candidate will be able to combine excellent customer service with, have proven, prospecting, negotiating and closing skills, be self-confident and highly motivated to sell.

REQUIREMENTS: • Must have proven knowledge of HubSpot CRM/Marketing software as well as MS Office and Big Commerce Websites.

• Minimum Education and Workplace Experience required: Associate College Degree, 6 year’s minimum of Marketing Experience with Marketing, Social Media, and Sales Diplomas.

• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.

• Excellent marketing, selling, communication and negotiation skills.

• Proven knowledge current of social media and online marketing techniques.

• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent public speaking skills.

• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.

• Generating sales leads through online and

offline channels.

• Customer oriented, excellent communication and presentation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Present, promote and sell our products to prospective customers.

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.

• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling/email and follow up on responses.

• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.

• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products.

• Develop easy-to-use, clear, concise, comprehensible content for web based blog and social media outlets.

• Optimize our website for search engines and improve search-engine rankings.

• Develop relationships with websites to obtain quality links.

• Develop and maintain social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. • Drive traffic to websites using a variety of methods.

• Design, manage and deliver email lists.

• Craft email campaigns and integrate other online presences including social media outlets with email campaigns.

Remuneration is commensurate to experience and commission based.

PLEASE SUBMIT CV BY EMAIL NO LATER THAN MAY 5, 2017 TO: TURKSISLANDMARKETING@GMAIL.COM. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS.

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April 28, 2017

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary: $6.25per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

NOTICE

Notice dated:

BELONGERS ONLY SHOULD SEND THEIR RESUMES/ CVS TO: MISICK & STANBROOK, 122 BLUE MOUNTAIN RD, PROVIDENCIALES. EMAIL: MARSHA@MISICKSTANBROOK.TC TEL: 649-946-4732 –FAX 964-4734 APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 10, 2016.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Is seeking to employ a:

14463

Is seeking to employ:

CONTACT:

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS

BEAUTY & THE BEACH

Five Cays Road

14458

B&V SHOP

14452

All the positions above requires working long hours nights and days public holidays and weekends Salary range based on experience

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT INFO@ PELICANBAYTCI.COM OR 431-1689 • PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT, BRING ALONG YOUR RESUME AND RESIDENT STATUS

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14469

May 6-12, 2017

36 CLASSIFIEDS

is seeking the following

GARDENERS $6.25 PER HOUR

LABOURER

$ 7.00 PER HOUR

DOMESTIC WORKER

$6.50 PER HOUR

PLUMBER

$6.50 PER HOUR

KITCHEN HELPER

AC TECHNICIAN

Grand Turk

Grand Turk

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

TECHNICIAN BARTENDER BABYSITTER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

To work 6 days per week.

Wages starting at $6.25 per hour

HYNETTA FORBES/ DUKENYA’S TCI SOUVENIRS

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

14521

14524

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

(649) 332-5963

(649) 241-2579

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

COCO BISTRO

CRANDELL LIGHTBOURNE

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

#1 Cultural Market Place

L&M MINI MART

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

SALES PERSON

To work 5 days per week salary $300 a week

(649) 246-9786

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ:

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

14545

CONTACT: THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649) 331-3887

CONTACT: 14527

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14529

(649) 343-1056

(649) 345-0557

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

LONG BAY EXPRESS

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION

MARCIA G.A. GLINTON

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

14354

CONTACT:

MAKER

CONTACT: (649) 941-8111

CONTACT: (649) 431-1241

CONTACT: (649) 244-5627

(649) 331-3887

GRAND TURK

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ:

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. To do general cleaning Salary $6.25 per hour

Salary: $7.00 per hour

(649) 431-7039

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

KESHINA PARKER

IT PERSON CABINET LABOURER Salary: $10.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT:

Salary: $7.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

RAYNOLD PIERRE

Must have 10 years’ experience as a registered Yoga Instructor.

Required to teach a minimum of 2 classes per day, 4 hours total.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

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

CONTACT: (649) 241-3344

LEW AND JAN CONSTRUCTION Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

14547

KENNRICK GARDINER

(649) 339-3841

RETREAT YOGA & WELLNESS

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

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

14550

14538

(649) 243-4272

(649) 241-1532

CLEANER

Salary: $100 per week Must be willing to work 6 days a week

CONTACT:

Starting Wage: $6.25/hour

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS YOGA TEACHER

14551

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

Grand Turk

LABOURER STORE CLERK

Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

(649) 431-2617

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MAC MOTORS LTD.

Is seeking to employ:

1 DOMESTIC WORKER 1 CASHIER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Grand Turk

Downtown Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 241-6715

MAGGIE’S RENTALS

ROXY BEAUTY SALON

Industrial Park, Providenciales

is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 342-4656

CONTACT:

(649) 232-2227

14548

CONTACT:

14531

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT:

(649) 432-1579

14542

Is seeking to employ a:

DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

NATE LIGHTBOURNE

NMY BAR AND RESTAURANT

REPAIR IT4U

CONTACT:

14525

$7.00 PER HOUR

14526

MAINTENANCE MAN

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

14546

$6.25 per hour

$6.50 PER HOUR

14137

14541

CAR WASHER

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 2 days per week

$6.25 per hour

$6.50 PER HOUR

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

(649) 241-0397

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14549

CASHIER

DOMESTIC WORKER

14522

$ 6.25 per hour

KITCHEN HELPER

THIS POSITION ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

TRACY EWING HURDLE is seeking to employ a:

14540

CHEF

(649) 246-4769

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

$8.00 per hour

$ 6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

is seeking to employ a:

$6.25 per hour

BARTENDER

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

Is seeking to employ a:

$6.25 per hour

LABOURERS

PLUMBER

VINCENT PARKER

14530

is looking for a:

WINKEY’S CATERING

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS, ARE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Unity Online, Smith Electrical & Plumbing, The Chicken Shack, Discount Auto Parts, Williams Construction, Gold Start Nail, Blue Hills Construction

14537

Whitby, North Caicos

C&J CONSULTANCY

B&B SERVICES Acting on behalf our clients

14537

AGNES SWANN

May 6-12, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

May 6-12, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Turkberry Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered.

All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills test. These positions are not currently occupied by a Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes.

BARISTA

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION First Caribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction on at 10.30am on Friday 12 May 2017 at the Bank’s attorneys MCKNIGHTS, Attorneys at Law, 46 Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales the following:

1. 60002/276 North West & North Central, Providenciales: Gypsum Circle, Millennium Heights, Phase 2, Priton Model A Home. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, living/ dining room, kitchen, laundry room, covered porch. Floor area approx. 1104 sq ft (excluding porch). Registered proprietor: Nicole Samantha Gray.

2. 60609/17 Norway & Five Cays, Providenciales: South Dock Road: Single storey residential house. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, living/dining room, kitchen, patio and decks. 2,482 sq ft. Native stone drive, timber fence, mature landscaping, irrigation system. Registered proprietor Dawnett Angela Simmons.

FULL-TIME; DAYS

Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for beverages such as, expresso, cafe latte, and cappuccino • Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintain paper product supplies and complimentary products • Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment • Clean service and seating areas • Keep equipment in optimum operating condition by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs • Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them.

• Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.

• Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.

• Receive and process customer payments.

• Prepare and serve other products (i.e.: donuts, frozen yogurt, etc.).

Experience & Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience serving and preparing coffee beverages • Proficient at operating a Unic Twin Mira Volumetric Espresso Machine • Must be available to work early mornings and daytime hours • Must have full-time availability • Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English

COUNTER SERVER

3. 10203/11 N.W. Suburbs, Grand Turk: Hilltop lot comprising single storey L shaped building of approx. 2275 sq. ft. Front porch, entry, open concept kitchen/living dining area. 4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Utility room. Above ground cistern and storage room. Covered terrace. Concrete driveway, entry gates, walkways, sundeck and light native landscaping. Registered proprietor: John Victor Young.

10% deposit payable on successful bid. Completion 26 May 2017.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM MCKNIGHTS (649) 941 2330: (649) 331 7250: PETER@MCKNIGHTS.TC

14492

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR’S POSITION

PART-TIME; ALL SHIFTS

Responsibilities include: • High level of product knowledge • Guide clients towards a product they will enjoy • Prepare and serve products meeting company standards and customer satisfaction • Maintain a clean, well-stocked store • Manage cash and process payments • Provide friendly and fast customer service • Perform opening and closing duties • Adhere to all company guidelines as it relates to uniforms, punctuality, attendance, attitude and hygiene • Able to work extended hours on his/her feet including mornings, afternoons, nights and public holidays

Join a relaxed and friendly 35 team work force and enjoy one of the highest wage and service charges on the island.

Applicant should have: • Person much have a Minimum of 2 years housekeeping supervisory experience • Strong English written and verbal skills.

• Able to work Weekends and Holidays.

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications & experience.

Experience & Qualifications: • Must have experience in food service • Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English • Must have valid Driver’s License

RESUMES CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT HOTEL OR EMAILED TO 14513

KMCINTOSH@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM

14518

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO YUM@TURKBERRY.COM

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Acting on Behalf of our clients:

GEORGINA CASTILLO

is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

ROLANDA GLINTON

DOMESTIC WORKER days per week $8.00 per hour

JEAN G. WILLIAMS

RONALD T. ESTIME

AUTO DEALER

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

5 days per week

MARIE JOSEPH

HAIR STYLIST

6 days per week Held by work permit holders

PLEASE CONTACT 649-316-8422

With at least five (5) years’ experience. With a background in Pest Control Salary to be discussed

CONTACT: PETER SCALA

PETER@PARKWAYPEST.COM

14577

6 days per week $7.25 per hour

(Live-in) 6 days per week

14523

DOMESTIC WORKER

OLONDIEU CELEUS

G-SPOT BAR AND GRILL

Five Cays

Is seeking to employ a:

South Dock Road

Is seeking to employ the following:

BARMAIDS

Salary: $6.25 per hour Position Held by work permit holder

LABOURER

BARTENDER KITCHEN HELPER

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

CONTACT: (649) 247-7151

14576

14581

CONTACT: 333-8217

Salary: $6.25 per hour

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD

IRRIGATION/LABOURERS NEEDED CONTACT: 231-2757

14584

Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to install and fix irrigation equipment. They will be asked to perform diverse irrigation tasks along with watering plants and trees. They must be able to speak and communicate in English. Starting salary is $7.00/hour and may be required to work on weekends and holidays if needed.

PROVO BEVERAGE IS LOOKING FOR A DYNAMINC AND RESULTS ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL TO FILL THE POSITION OF:

SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

PLEASE EMAIL CV TO: PROVODAVE@GMAIL.COM FOR CONSIDERATION.

14568

• The candidate must have proven success and experience in both sales and marketing as well as excellent interpersonal skills and retail sales experience.

• Degree in Sales & Marketing requires • Knowledge of the beverage production industry would be considered an asset.

DUTIES INCLUDE • Meeting sales targets in acquiring new customers as well as sales growth in existing customers • Developing and maintaining a retail merchandise purchasing and selling program (including setting up of new physical retail location) as well as maintaining an e-commerce presence • Special event organization and promotion • Leading public tours of production and packaging areas.

• Enhancing brand awareness and exposure including use of social media • This position involves working on evenings, weekends and holidays and any potential applicant must have flexibility to accommodate changes in schedules without notice

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TO WORK IN A VILLA COMMUNITY A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is required to work in a villa community.

This individual must possess the following skills: • Preferably at least 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel • Plumbing experience preferred • Housekeeping experience is a plus • Must have knowledge of pest control • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO: • Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

• Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have a good command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house • Preference will also be given to individuals who have worked within a 5-star luxury environment • Salary dependent on experience Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas or 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary is $1500 monthly excluding service charge.

THIS AD IS FOR A WORK PERMIT, HOWEVER, THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS. POTENTIAL TURKS ISLAND CANDIDATES SHOULD ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOR BOARD. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO HUMAN RESOURCES, BEACH ENCLAVE, INTERNATIONAL DRIVE EMAIL: JASMINE@BEACHENCLAVE.COM

14532

PARKWAY PEST SOLUTIONS

R&S SECRETARIAL SERVICES

May 6-12, 2017

LABOURER

TO WORK IN A VILLA COMMUNITY A LAROURER is required to work in a villa community.

This individual must possess the following skills: • Preferably at least 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel • Plumbing experience preferred • Housekeeping experience is a plus • Must have knowledge of pest control • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO:

• Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

• Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have a good command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house • Preference will also be given to individuals who have worked within a 5-star luxury environment • Salary dependent on experience Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas or 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary is $1,100 monthly plus service charge.

THIS AD IS FOR A WORK PERMIT, HOWEVER, THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS. POTENTIAL TURKS ISLAND CANDIDATES SHOULD ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOR BOARD. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO HUMAN RESOURCES, BEACH ENCLAVE, INTERNATIONAL DRIVE • EMAIL: JASMINE@BEACHENCLAVE.COM

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Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

1 LABOURER 1 DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: (649) 232-3261

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14528

EMAIL YOU RESUME TO NEFFER@CAROLINAMEDCENTRE.COM

1 OFFICE CLEANER 1 HANDYMAN

is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

WET MONEY ENTERPRISE LTD GRAND TURK

CONTACT: (649) 241-5922

THE WINE CELLAR IS SEEKING TO HIRE AN:

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

JEAN R. ESTIMOND

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 232-5443

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 331-7429

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Is looking for an experienced:

AUTO BODY REPAIRMAN

To repaint and restore heavy equipment including handling, sand blasting equipment, cleaning and any prep work involve in restoration projects.

Salary Starts at $12.00 per hour.

Must be willing to work six days per week (Monday – Saturday) This position is a new position

• Analyze information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

• Responsible for generating a monthly payroll run (including the relevant PAYE, National Insurance and National Health Insurance deduction) for all employees.

• Knowledge of Counterpoint system and QuickBooks are a must • Apply general knowledge of applicable information technology to meet work needs.

• Performing any other accounting related tasks.

SALARY depending on experience

MECHANIC

14543

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: DISCOUNT LIQUORS/ THE WINE CELLAR • FAX: 649-9464871 • OR EMAIL: INFO@WINECELLAR.TC • NO PHONE CALLS

Hourly Rate-$6.25 per hour Works- 5 Business Days

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 3 days a week

AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD

ACCOUNTANT

• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.

• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses • Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures • Compile and analyze financial information top prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and documents business transactions.

Is seeking to employ a:

BLUE HILLS

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

WELDER

Must have experience in restoring heavy equipment and mig/ tig welding etc.

Must be willing to work on weekends Salary $12.00 per hour This position is for work permit renewal

RESUME CAN BE DROPPED OFF OR EMAIL TO: AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD #80 SATURN DRIVE, SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI ALSHAULING@YAHOO.COM • (649) 941-4015

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

MESSENGER BAPTIST CHURCH

Salary: $12.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week This position is currently held by a work permit holder

14544

• BSC in Pharmacy from an Accredited University • 10 years of experience in retail Pharmacy • Eligible for registration Health Practioners Board Turks & Caicos Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

14479

• Responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services in a retail Pharmacy.

• Experience with, and knowledge of computers.

• Excellent communication skills • Able to work independently Minimum Requirements:

Is seeking to employ a:

OCEAN VIEW SALON

14539

QUALIFIED PHARMACIST FULL TIME

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

14555

COOLING ZONE AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

CAROLINA MEDICAL SEEKING A:

14570

May 6-12, 2017

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

V.R SUPERMART

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

HANDYMAN

BLUE HILLS

Is seeking to employ:

SAMUEL STUBBS

SHEAR ELEGANCE

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

14482

CONTACT:

CONTACT: (649) 241-0524

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

(649) 244-0227

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 346-0002

14495

CONTACT:

1 DOMESTIC WORKERS The individual should meet the following requirements: 1. Possesses a valid food handler’s permit 2. A born again Christian preferably of the Baptist Faith 3. The ability to read and write English

Salary: $6.25 per hour

(649) 341-3727

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT:

(649) 241-5922

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Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

4. Must be able to assist in the preparation of healthy meals on a daily basis for over 150 students 5. Be able to manage the stock and prepare orders.

Handle cash effectively to ensure all checks and balances 6. Salary $ 6.25 per hour

APPLICATION CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT B.E.S.T INSTITUTE OFFICE, 250 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL BESTINSTITUTE@TCIWAY.TC • TEL: 649-941-4802

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KATHY HARVEY Grand Turk

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Applicant must be Honest, Reliable and Hard Working Salary: $7.00 per hour

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LABOURER 2 HAIR DRESSERS

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CARETAKER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

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Salary: $10.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

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Must be willing to work extended hours. Must have experience in Landscaping Salary is $6.50

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BERRY’S CAFE

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• CAA AMEL with group rating in Cat A and Cat C License with • TSI0520 rating • FAAA&P License with experience in general aviation airplanes with C402 type • Salary scale at approximately $30K annually • Should be an independent worker without supervision • Should be between the ages 25-50 years of age Any interested persons should contact Richardson Arthur at 232-1982 and resumes can be faxed to 9413864 or emailed to info@caicosexpressairways.com

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DEADLINE FOR REMITTING A LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUMES IS 15TH MAY 2017

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Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990

An Application, REGISTERED PR 12973, by ANTHONY E. GARLAND for PROPOSED BEACH BAR, RESTAURANT, RENTAL CABANAS & ANCILLARY FACILITES for part of parcel 60906/192, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission.

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

Notice dated: 21st April, 2017

TO ALL PROPRIETORS WITHIN 200 FEET RADIUS OF THE SUBJECT DEVELOPMENT SITE

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Reporter/Sub-Editor

We are looking for an experienced all-round reporter to join our small team. The successful applicant would have run the gamut of covering community events to court and parliamentary reporting. The ideal candidate should be able to copy edit and be able to write eyecatching headlines, as well as proofread. He or she will be responsible for ensuring that copy is accurate; has correct grammar and follows house style. Applicant should be computer-literate and should know how to use a camera.

Please send application to the publisher at Turks & Caicos News Ltd. (The Weekly News) tcweeklynews@gmail.com, or P.O.Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

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991 A Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, B.W.I. Office: +1 649 331 3444 | Fax: +1 649 332 8944

VACANCY

Currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Boat Captain

Duties: Operating/handling small to medium sized vessels. Basic maintenance & care of vessels. Assisting in the daily operation of the marine department. Guiding snorkel, glow worm or fishing tours. Participate in first aid training classes.

Requirements: TCI boat captain’s license, must stay on Pine Cay when on duty. Salary: based upon experience + gratuities Qualified belongers should email resume to manager@meridianclub.com . & to the TCI Labour dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

HFC (HYBRID FIBER CABLE) PROJECT MANAGER-NETWORK UPGRADE

Boat Mechanic/Captain/Project Leader

Responsible for carrying out the daily duties of a Marie Mechanical Technician, including but not limited to the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of marine diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive train and related electronical equipment.

Knowledge of maintenance and upkeep of small-med. sized vessels. Yamaha engine experience required. Computer knowledge. Boat Captain as needed for staff, freight and guest transportation, captain’s license required. First Aid and marine rescue experience required. Must live on Pine Cay to be available evenings for emergency medical evacuation. Salary: $2400/mo. Qualified Belongers should email their resume to manager@meridianclub.com & to the TCI Labour dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB: The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and completion of projects, in accordance with company policies and objectives.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: List the primary job duties and responsibilities using headings and then give examples of the types of activities under each heading. Using headings and giving examples of the types of activities to be done allows you to develop a flexible job description that encourages employee to ‘work outside the box’ and within reason, discourages “that’s not my job”.

• Agree Programmed of Works with the Client • Source competent resources to construct the network • Ensure (SLA’) are exceeded • Liaise directly with the client, attend regular project review meetings and address client concerns • Plan, direct and coordinate project budgets and programs • Manage and support personnel in the day to day operation • Plan, monitor and manage project revenue and costs • Ensure quality of work meets or exceeds standards • Plan and monitor the use of human resources and materials across the division • Adhere to all Health and safety procedure • Overall end to ten delivery of the project ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential • HFC (Hybrid Fiber Cable) network experience essential • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages including MS project • Communications Skills • Leadership Skills • Resource planning skills • Financial planning Skills • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all time

Responsible for coordinating and supervising daily operations of the marine department including training marine personnel. Ability to set-up and establish procedures and systems for running the marine department. Computer literate. Knowledge of handling and maintaining small and medium sized vessels up to 30ft. In depth knowledge of Yamaha 4 stroke and competency with Etec 2 stroke motors and superficial knowledge of other manufacturer’s motors. First aid and marine rescue experience required. Must live on Pine Cay. Salary based upon experience.

Qualified Belongers should email their resume to manager@meridianclub.com & to the TCI Labour dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

Kitchen Helper/Staff Cook

Salary: based upon experience, min. $6.25/hr.

Duties: Prepare meals for our 40-50 staff working on Pine Cay. Must be able to prepare local favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kitchen helper includes washing dishes, prep work, clean-up, assisting with freight, etc. This position requires staying on Pine Cay during your work week. Accommodations provided.

Belongers should email their resume to Manager@meridianclub.com & to the Labor Dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

Executive Chef

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT: KAREN, RESORT MANAGER. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND 3 REFERENCES WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (MAILING ADDRESS, E-MAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER) TO MANAGER@MERIDIANCLUB.COM OR FAX TO 649-9417010. SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO TCI LABOUR DEPT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: QUALIFIED BELONGERS PREFERRED. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED. POLICE CERTIFICATE WILL BE REQUIRED.

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Salary: $3000/mo. + based upon experience Duties: Hands-on meal preparation; ensuring consistent high quality of all food served; scheduling, training, evaluating and managing restaurant, bar staff and kitchen personnel; Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted goals while maintaining highest professional food quality standards.

Ordering and meal planning. Ensuring sanitary kitchen, dining room and commissary procedures, food handling and storage practices are followed. Ensuring appealing presentation of all meals; appealing dining room environment; proper catering of special events, supervision of ordering, inventory control and waste management for commissary operation; regularly assess and evaluate performance of kitchen staff and provide training for those staff members who may be qualified for other positions.

Qualifications Required: - Minimum of Degree in culinary arts at accredited college or university.

- Must be skilled in handling all duties specified above.

- Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay, a small private island, on a full time basis.

- Must furnish health certificate and be willing to undergo medical examination and/or tests, as reasonably required to ensure freedom from disease that can be transmitted by food handling.

- Must work weekends, nights and holidays, when scheduled.

- Must have good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified belongers should email their resume with sample menus to manager@meridianclub.com & to the TCI labour dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

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DEADLINE: AD IS FOR RENEWAL. HOWEVER, POSITIONS OPEN TO ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES TO HRTCI@DIGICELGROUP.COM. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MAY 19, 2017

Harbor Master

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ALFREDA LTD/VIA VENETO Port of Calls, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales

SOUS CHEF

Salary starts $3000.00 per month.

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Job Purpose: Responsible for managing Housekeeping operations and performing highly diversified duties in support of the organization’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Duties: 1. Plans, organizes, and manages Housekeeping operations, which includes, but is not limited to: ensuring standards dictating the quality of cleaning in all guest suites, fitness center, and other assigned areas are in place and maintained; inventory control of amenities and linen; liaises with resort management to rectify guest complaints; prepares payroll documentation weekly.

2. Works closely with the resort’s leadership to plan, develop and execute the organization’s short and long-term strategies 3. Provides leadership and vision to the housekeeping department; coaches and supports the team; liaises with other department heads to ensure needs are met 4. Resolves customer complaints and ensures customer satisfaction 5. Identifies, assigns, leads, directs, and performs tasks essential to housekeeping’s operation including, but not limited to: arrival cleans, owner arrivals, spring cleans 6. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow 7. Manage inventory process – coordinate ordering, record and monitor items, receive and issue goods, manage and participate in physical inventory of amenities and linen 8. Regularly reviews processes and procedures and amends as necessary to increase productivity and improve efficiencies 9. Hires, manages, mentors and trains staff; establishes performance guidelines; evaluates departmental/staff performance; executes disciplinary actions as necessary in consultation and collaboration with the Operations Manager/Human Resources Manager 10.

Ensures housekeeping policies and procedures are kept current and applicable, and are updated in the Housekeeping Standards of Performance manual 11.

Responds to inquiries relative to housekeeping issues, concerns, requests, procedures and projects in a timely manner 12.

Ensures housekeeping team and other departments have cohesive working relationships 13.

Ensures departmental compliance with the policies, procedures and guidelines of Ocean Club Resorts and TCIG health and safety regulations; maintains logs for incident reports 14.

Keep housekeeping areas neat, tidy, organized and in compliance with TCIG health and safety regulations 15.

Report any facility or equipment needs to the Operations Manager 16.

Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments Skills/Qualifications: 1. To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily 2. High School Diploma, plus relevant education and 3-5 years supervisory experience, preferably in a resort environment 3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others 4.

Thorough knowledge of housekeeping procedures, operations and equipment 5. Self-motivated and dependable with a strong work ethic and good problem solving skills 6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write fluently in English language 7. Professional appearance and demeanor Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 14522

Applicant must: • Read, write and speak English and fluent Italian.

• Work long hours and on holidays.

• Have extensive knowledge of Italian foods, wine and beverages.

• Computer literate • Ensure smooth operations of the kitchen especially in the absence of the head chef • Handle food purchasing and storage activities, carry out inventory control duties • Ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment by following standard operation procedures • Oversee the work of kitchen staff such as preparation and marinating activities • Assist head chef in menu planning and recipe creation activities • Supervise the work of kitchen staff and provide input where needed • Work with the head chef to understand current restaurant trends • Ensure that quality and cost standards are maintained constantly • Work as an auxiliary chef during times of staff shortage • Be responsive to staff suggestions and undertake tasks to ensure customer satisfaction • Conduct regular inspections to ensure that the kitchen, washing areas and equipment are clean and in good working order

DISHWASHER Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly

INTERESTED QUALIFIED BELONGER MAY APPLY. EMAIL RESUME TO: RESERVATION@VIAVENETO.RESTAURANT THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS.

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NOTICE

SAGICOR LIFE INC Sagicor Life Inc. is licensed with the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission (“Commission”) to carry on insurance as a domestic insurer, limited to long Term, Group Life and Health Insurance business. Pursuant to Section 34 of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance, Sagicor Life Inc. has made application for the revocation of its insurer’s license and is desirous of having the Commission release its restricted deposit.

The public is invited to advise the Commission in writing whether or not there are any outstanding insurance liabilities including outstanding claims to Sagicor Life Inc. INFORMATION SHALL BE SENT TO; DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION CARIBBEAN PLACE LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR CAN BE EMAILED TO FSC@TCIWAY.TC • THE COMMISSION REMAINS OPEN TO RECEIVING INFORMATION ON THE AFORESAID UNTIL MAY 28, 2017 AFTER WHICH TIME THE COMMISSION WILL TAKE NECESSARY STEPS IN THIS MATTER MILLER SIMONS O’SULLIVAN ATTORNEY’S-AT-LAW FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAGICOR LIFE INC. APRIL 28, 2017

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Long jump world record holder criticises rewrite plans Britain’s triple world champion Anthony Joshua knows a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko would rake in another huge pay-day.

Joshua willing to DROP IBF title for rematch with Klitschko ANTHONY Joshua is willing to DROP his IBF title — days after the epic with Wladimir Klitschko.

Victory in Saturday’s thriller at Wembley saw Joshua leave as WBA, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion.

But boxing politics is getting in the way of his quest to own all the major belts, with the other two held

by New Zealand’s Joseph Parker (WBO) and American Deontay Wilder (WBC).

Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev is mandatory challenger for the IBF strap and Joshua, 27, must fight him next or risk being stripped of his title.

With a rematch against Klitschko, 41, looking far more lucrative, Team Joshua are ready to snub the showdown with Pulev.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn told SunSport: “Talks with the IBF and Pulev’s promoter Team Sauerland are ongoing.

“By the weekend we should have some clarity but it is very complicated.

“We don’t want to drop the IBF belt but if we have to we’ll have no problem doing exactly that.

“We won’t let boxing politics get in the way of AJ’s progression.

Ideally, we want all the belts but when you get close, it becomes difficult because of situations like this.” Tyson Fury was stripped of the IBF belt he won from Klitschko in November 2015 because he was contracted to face the Ukrainian in a rematch.

Hearn added: “This is not going away, the IBF always follow their rules just as they did with Fury.”

But there could yet be a way for Joshua to keep his belt and still face Klitschko again.

Hearn added: “We could look to do a deal with Pulev and try to make an interim bout for the belt — with the winner of that to face AJ.” Alternatively, Joshua’s camp could offer step-aside money, meaning Pulev, who turns 36 today, waits to take on AJ until after his next fight. (TheSun)

PLANS to rewrite world records set before 2005 are “disrespectful, an injustice and a slap in the face”, says former long jumper Mike Powell, who stands to lose his own world record.

The proposals by European Athletics are part of attempts to make a clean break with the sport’s doping scandals.

If the move is approved, world records would only be recognised if they can stand up to strict new criteria.

But Powell, 53, told BBC World Service he would legally challenge any ruling.

“I’ve already contacted my attorney,” said the American, whose mark of 8.95 metres set in August 1991 has never been bettered.

“There are some records out there that are kind of questionable, I can see that, but mine is the real deal. It’s a story of human heart and guts, one of the greatest moments in the sport’s history.

“They would be destroying so many things with this decision, without thinking about it. It’s wrong.

Regardless of what happens, I am going to fight.”

Lord Coe, president of athletics’ governing body the IAAF, called for a “global debate” around the issue.

He told BBC London: “These proposals will come back to the council and I look forward to maybe counter proposals and maybe changes, maybe thoughts around it.

“We have to start somewhere.

This is a debate the athletes have

Mike Powell’s 1991 long jump record of 8.95M has never been threatened.

prompted the administrators to have for far too long.”

European Athletics set up a taskforce to look into the credibility of world records in January.

Its ruling council has ratified the proposals put forward by the taskforce, and it wants world governing body the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to back them when its council meets in August.

“Obviously this has to stand up to a court of law,” he added.

“This is about the sport regaining control of its rules and records.

Because in the past there have been threats of legal action when this has been mooted.”

Asked whether more legal challenges were expected, he said: “No, we’ve just changed the rules of the sport. These are sports rules. It would be like somebody challenging the referee in a football game.”

IAAF President Lord Coe has called for a “global debate” around

the issue, telling BBC London: “It’s important that we have these discussions.

“These proposals will come back to the council and I look forward to maybe counter proposals and maybe changes, maybe thoughts around it.

“We have to start somewhere.

This is a debate the athletes have prompted the administrators to have for far too long.”

Paula Radcliffe, who faces losing her 2003 marathon world record, has called the proposals “cowardly”.

However, fellow British runner Darren Campbell says the move would be “for the greater good”.

Powell set the long jump world record at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, beating Bob Beamon’s mark of 8.90m, which had led the field for 23 years.

Twenty-six years on, only the discus throw (1986), the hammer throw (1986) and shot put (1990) world records have stood for longer in men’s outdoor athletics. (BBC)

Higuain scores twice as Juve move towards Champions League final Asafa Powell has 97 sub-10s runs under his name.

Sub-10 king Powell enters Guinness World Record Book

FORMER World Record Holder and one of the five fastest men in the world Asafa Powell has just officially been named a Guinness World Record Holder. The Jamaican sprinter and Olympian has been named the current record holder for Most Competitive 100m Sprint Races Completed in Sub 10 Seconds.

With 97 sub-10 runs under his spikes and last year’s Diamond

Trophy in hand Powell is heading to The IAAF Diamond League opener in Doha, Qatar alongside 16 reigning Olympic and World Champions plus 44 global medallists all of whom are competing in the Qatar Sports Club on May 5.

Powell heads to Doha looking for his 98th run and to add another diamond to that sub-10 crown.

(Jamaica Gleaner)

JUVENTUS closed in on a second Champions League final in three seasons as Gonzalo Higuain struck twice to beat Monaco in the semifinal first leg.

The French hosts started brightly, with Kylian Mbappe heading at Gianluigi Buffon before forcing another low save.

But Higuain ruthlessly finished two fine Dani Alves assists, sweeping the Brazilian’s back heel in on 29 minutes. Radamel Falcao went close for Monaco after the break before Alves’ measured cross saw Higuain put Juve in control.

After Real Madrid’s comprehensive first-leg win over city rivals Atletico on Tuesday, it now looks almost certain the two teams in Cardiff on 3 June will form a repeat of the 1998 final, in which the Spanish side beat Juve 1-0.

Gonzalo Higuain had not scored in seven Champions League knockout matches before the fixture.

It will prove fitting, as the two sides sport the only unbeaten records in this season’s competition.

Monaco, free scoring and dangerous with their youthful side all season, showed moments of threat which could unnerve Juve in the second leg on 9 May. But at Stade Louis II, Massimiliano Allegri’s side showed

just how efficient they can be and Monaco’s task looks huge as Juve have not lost a home fixture by two goals since April 2013.

This was another victory built on organised defensive work, with Buffon making a couple of key saves to help usher in a ninth Juve clean sheet in 11 Champions League matches this season. (BBC)

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Jamaicans win big over USA at Penn Relays REIGNING Olympic 100- and 200-meter champion Elaine Thompson and 4x400 relay runners Fitzroy Dunkley and Janieve Russell anchored impressive Jamaican victories on Saturday at the 123rd Penn Relays.

Jamaican and US squads split six races in the USA Versus the World events at the meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

But the visitors were most impressive in the feature showdowns ahead of the World Championships at London in August.

“It’s always competitive with the USA and us. It’s great to see that we were able to win and show our heart,” Russell said.

“The World Championship is going to be a good one. I know the US is coming but Jamaica has got its gear on again.”

Thompson, who last weekend helped Jamaica to the 4x200 title at the IAAF World Relays in Bahamas, outraced US Red anchor Morolake Akinosun down the final stretch to win in 42.25 seconds with the Americans .17 of a second behind and USA Blue third in 42.90.

Christania Williams, Kerron Stewart, Gayon Evans and Thompson restored the Caribbean women to meet supremacy in the event, avenging a 2016 defeat for Jamaica’s fourth victory in five years with the second-best time in the world this year.

“I saw my teammate come, we passed the baton safely and I knew I could make the run from there,” Thompson said.

“It feels good. I want to carry over from 2016 to 2017. It’s going good so far.”

Akinosun and USA Red third leg English Gardner were on the US Rio Olympic 4x100 gold medal-winning relay.

Dunkley chased down Calvin Smith Jnr over the final 100 meters

Elaine Thompson anchors Jamaica to victory in the 4x100m at the Penn Relays.

to give Jamaica a comeback victory over the Americans in the men’s 4x400 relay.

Dunkley made up a 10-meter gap on Smith from the start of the final turn and surged ahead three strides from the finish line to win in 3:03.14 with the hosts .11 behind.

Former Louisiana State University runner Dunkley, who took Rio Olympic silver in the 4x400, was cheered by hundreds of noisy Jamaican supporters as he ran a 45.13-second last leg while Smith, a three-time world indoor 4x400 relay champion, closed in 46.22.

“You’ve got to be patient,” Dunkley said. “At LSU, I learned how to run good 4x4s and I just came out here and did it. I heard the crowd and I could feel the energy and I just used it.”

Russell held off Natasha Hastings in the last lap to give the Jamaicans -- also including Stephanie-Ann McPherson, Shericka Jackson and Dawnalee Loney -- a 4x400 women’s victory in 3:28.32, .98 ahead of the Americans.

Given an 8-meter lead at the last exchange, Russell fought off Hastings on her shoulder at the start

of the backstretch and never let her that near again, her last leg of 51.02 just off the 50.96 of Hastings, who took her second Olympic 4x400 relay gold in Rio. - US MEN WIN 4X100 RELAY LeShon Collins, who ran the US opening leg in a men’s 4x100 World Relays win, led off a triumph with Wallace Spearmon, Beejay Lee and John Teeters in 38.87, edging Jamaica by .14 with Dominican Republic third in 40.32.

A second US relay botched a baton handoff and didn’t finish, a stark reminder of US men’s 4x100 exchange issues that have doomed American efforts in major meets for nearly a decade, including last year at Rio and the 2015 worlds.

“I was just focused on getting the handoff to Beejay,” said Spearmon, a member of the 2007 world champion US 4x100 relay. US squads swept the sprint medley relays, raced in a 100-100-200-400 format for women and distances twice as long for men.

A women’s lineup led by Akinosun and Gardner and anchored by 36-year-old Miki Barber won in 1:35.59 while a men’s lineup took the title in 3:11.45. (AFP)

USA Basketball to use non-NBA players for qualifying after FIBA changes AFTER winning gold medals in each of its past five major competitions with an array of NBA stars, USA Basketball will attempt to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup using a rotating squad made up primarily of NBA Development League players. Changes to the qualifying structure for the next World Cup by the sport’s world governing body, FIBA, have forced ?USA Basketball and countries

worldwide to alter their approach for major tournament play, as FIBA moves away from tournaments held strictly in the summer.U.S. rosters for the World Cup itself, as well as the Olympics, will continue to feature NBA stars. But the players entrusted to secure qualification for those events have to come from elsewhere because the NBA does not intend to release its players Leaguers, will be made available for

selection to USA Basketball squads that are scheduled to begin playing 2019 World Cup qualifying games in November. USAB will learn its opponents for its first batch of qualifying games next week.

Another possibility, according to USA Basketball sources, is recruiting Americans who are playing abroad in selected leagues that will consent to releasing players for qualifying .

Ghana midfielder Muntari’s former clubs include Portsmouth and Sunderland.

Crooks calls on players to strike this weekend unless Muntari’s suspension is withdrawn EX-TOTTENHAM striker Garth Crooks has called on players in the Italian league to strike this weekend unless Sulley Muntari’s one-match suspension is withdrawn.

Pescara midfielder Muntari, 32, was banned after he protested against racist abuse he received from the crowd during Sunday’s Serie A match at Cagliari, which earned him a yellow card for dissent before he walked off.

Italy’s football chiefs were branded “gutless” by anti-discrimination organisation Kick It Out. “Those with power in Italy need to take action to stop this happening again,” Kick It Out tweeted.

Crooks, an independent Kick It Out trustee, told the BBC: “I’m calling on players in Italy, black and white, to make it absolutely clear to the federation in Italy that their position is unacceptable, and if the decision is not reversed then they withdraw their services until it is.”

In a fuller statement on its website, Kick It Out added: “It’s unbelievable that Cagliari escaped punishment as ‘only 10’ fans were involved. This situation should never be allowed to happen again.”

Ex-Ghana international Muntari was cautioned for dissent after asking the referee to stop the match, and then walked off in protest - which earned him a second yellow card for leaving the field of play without permission.

The Serie A disciplinary committee which issued Muntari’s ban agreed that

the fans’ actions were “deplorable” but said its guidelines meant it could not impose sanctions as only “approximately 10” supporters were involved - fewer than 1% of the Cagliari supporters in the ground.

Pescara’s coach Zdenek Zeman’s said that he hopes “mentalities will change” with respect to racism.

Crooks added: “This is not just about black players, we’ve moved on from that. This is about players.

“And I’m also a little alarmed that Sulley Muntari’s team-mates have not become involved in this. His manager’s not said more - he said something but quite frankly what he has said is rather inadequate as far as I’m concerned.

“So it’s about addressing racism together as black players and white players, because that’s the only way we’re going to get past this problem in football.”

World players’ union Fifpro believes Crooks’ call for a strike might be difficult to implement but agrees action is needed.

Spokesperson Andrew Orsatti told BBC World Service that the committee’s decision was “appalling, outrageous and poorly managed”.

He added: “The message had to be about racism and stamping it out and sending a clear message that Muntari’s cry for help was heard. But they failed on both counts, the Italian authorities, and the mind boggles as to how that occurred.” (BBC)

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Five of Ifeanyi Otuonye’s six jumps were over 7.60m.

Otuonye cops bronze at University of Texas Longhorn Invitational NATIONAL long jump record holder Ifeanyi Otuonye logged his best series of jumps in his long jump career when he competed at the Longhorn Invitational at the University of Texas in Austin Texas on Saturday last.

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than normal, his jump could not be registered as a national record. His official record stands at 7.88m. Otuonye, who represented the Turks and Caicos at the meet, had jumps of 7.86m, 7.69m, 7.63m, 7.89m and 7.44m.

The 7.89m is the Kansas State Masters student’s second best overall jump. His top wind assisted jump is 7.98m.

Underdogs won the eight-team competition. From l-r: Organiser Camiko Lewis and players: Alfred Smith, Latrell Saunders and Cameo Lewis.

Underdogs win South Caicos school basketball competition UNDERDOGS won the South Caicos 3 on 3 Basketball Competition, which was held last week at Pond View Park.

The eight-team competition was organised by Camiko Lewis

in association with the Department of Sports and the TCI Basketball Federation.

The half court, knockout, competition had a 30-minute running

time. In the final on Thursday last, Underdogs got past Star Boyz by a score of 28-17.

Lewis plans to hold a 4 on 4 competition in the near future.

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES PPL:

Full Physic stay alive with 6-1 win over Small World FULL Physic led by three goals from national player Fred Dorvil, defeated Small World 6-1 in a Champions Play-offs clash on Tuesday evening at the Academy ground.

The second leg of the Gilley’s Enterprises Provo Premier League, for the top four teams, is still led by the AFC Academy with 10 points from four games. Beaches are second on nine points from four games, with Full Physic third with seven points from five games. Small World are yet to register a point in the competition.

The four teams will play a total of six

games, with the top two advancing to the final.

Meanwhile in the Plate Play-offs Cheshire Hall (nine points from three games) and the SWA Sharks (six points from three games) will meet in the championship clash. Teachers FC are at the bottom of the table.

On Saturday evening Small World take on Academy and the SWA Sharks clash with Cheshire Hall (none championship game). Next Tuesday in a must win game for both teams, Full Physic and Beaches will battle.

The teams that competed in the first Inter-Island U9 football competition.

North/Middle Caicos and South Caicos win Inter-Island football competition THE North and Middle Caicos boys’ team and the South Caicos girls claimed victories in the inaugural U9 Inter-Island Grassroots Football Festival, which was held at the TCIFA National Academy in Provo last Saturday.

In the round-robin girls’ competition, South Caicos earned the most points. Second place went

to Providenciales with North and Middle Caicos finishing third.

In the boys’ division, North and Middle Caicos won ahead of three teams from Providenciales.

Providenciales Blue finished second with White and Grey tying for third.

TCIFA Head Youth Coaching Development Officer, Olivia Graveley, confirmed that the

competition would become an annual one. Through a release, she said: “This tournament will build on the FA’s existing work to offer players a year-round curriculum of competitive tournaments. We intend to offer this opportunity to all age groups within the grassroots programmes; namely U9, U11, U13.”

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TCI athletes finish fourth in two events at Penn Relays ALL three TCI athletes who competed at last week’s Penn Relays were able to lead their teams into their respective finals, with two emerging with fourth place finishes.

National athletes Ken Reyes and Colby Jennings led their 4X800M and 4X400M teams respectively to fourth place finishes, while fellow Jamaica College schoolmate, Courtney Missick pulled up in the final of the 4X100M in Pennsylvania.

Missick, who ran the opening leg for his school, had led them to the best time in the preliminaries, before he pulled his quadriceps.

“It was good, but I didn’t expect to get injured. It’s a part of track and field, so I just have to look past this and move on from it. Myself personally, I feel like I let my team down, because we were one of the best teams there and the team had high hopes. As my coach and everyone else said, it was a natural disaster, so we just have to move on from that and use it as motivation to work even harder,” Missick

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NORTH CAICOS FIVE-A-SIDE MEN’S FOOTBALL:

Yberbe Phistin is becoming a regular scorer for Tiger Warriors.

TCI athletes (l-r) Ken Reyes, Courtney Missick and Colby Jennings at the Norman Manley International airport in Jamaica last week before departing for Pennsylvania.

Tiger Warriors beat Champions in round two clash

explained.

Jennings, who won a CARIFTA medal in the U18 400M last month, anchored his team to the fastest heat.

“It was really better than last year.

I was able to split some times that I’m satisfied with.”

TIGER Warriors started round two of the North Caicos Five-ASide Men’s football competition on Sunday last with a 3-0 win over Champions at the RGHS ground.

Yberbe Phistin, Thony

He clocked 47.4s in the heats and 47.6s in the final.

Reyes, the national 800M record holder, helped his team to a second place finish in the preliminary round with a split of 1:55s before he ran 1:54s in the final.

Dametas and Regis Claudin scored a goal each in the win.

Best of the Best, who played round one unbeaten (one win and two drawn clashes in three games), will challenge Physic Strikers in the upcoming clash.

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Knights advance to PABA Night League final – Flyers tie series with Predators DEFENDING champions of the PABA Night League, the Five Cays Knights have advanced to the final after defeating three-time champions the GT Stallions 3-1 in their best-infive series.

Meanwhile the Five Cays Flyers drew even with the Predators, who had scored two consecutive wins after the Flyers, the regular season top finishers, won the opener.

The final semi-final clash will be played on Friday evening before the championship series start on Saturday night. All games are being played at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court.

The Knights and the Stallions started this week with one win each, but the former edged out the Stallions in game three on Monday night. The one point thriller, 88-87, was led by guards: Andujar Gardiner and Melvin Elsie Jr. Gardiner led all scorers with 27 points, five rebounds and five steals before he was fouled out in the fourth quarter. Elsie added 18 points, five rebounds and two steals.

Clifton Jean led the Stallions with a double-double (21 points and 12 rebounds), while Enrico Smith added 15 points, nine rebounds, two

The Knights are three wins away from back-to-back titles.

assists and two steals.

On Wednesday night, the Knights ended the series with an 81-74 win. Gardiner continued his MVPlike performance with 26 points, eight rebounds, five steals and a block, while Elsie added 19 points, six assists, three steals and three rebounds.

Levenskay Missick led the Stallions with 17 points and five

rebounds, while Jean added 15 points and three rebounds and Smith 12 points.

The Flyers and Predators were also locked at one game each before the latter surged ahead on Monday evening after an overtime win. The 74-71 victory was led

by Charlton Stubbs (15 points and seven rebounds), Carlos Bassett (14 points and eight rebounds) and Darly

Francois (12 points).

Jakee Been led the Flyers with 18 points and six rebounds, while Anthony Cash chipped in with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Flyers only had themselves to blame for the loss. They were a bit sloppy with missed layups and missed free throws—two of which could have won the game in regular

time.

On Wednesday evening, the Flyers bounced back to tie the series 2-2.

Cash returned to his normal style of play with 21 points, five rebounds and two steals, while Been added 15 points and three boards.

Francois led the Predators with 18 points and seven rebounds, whereas Stubbs added 14 points.

Flamingos ready to host DR TCI’s senior national rugby team, the Flamingos, are ready for their first fully recognised international clash with the Dominican Republic this Saturday afternoon at the Meridian Field.

Captain of the side Simon Taylor said that the Flamingos would choose from a squad of 23 players in the much anticipated 15s clash.

Several of the players have returned from college overseas where they are on rugby scholarships.

“It will be a blend of youth and experience and offers an opportunity for several of our young TI players to step into the international arena.”

TCI played the Dominicans twice in the early 2000s, but none of the games was IRB sanctioned. The visitors, who are also pumped up for the clash, are

The Dominican team arrived on Wednesday in Providenciales.

a strong side. They defeated Curacao last week in Santo Domingo.

This clash will be the first of two

for TCI this month. We will meet the Bahamas in Nassau on May 20th.

“Our squad has been training

hard and hope to put in a good performance,” Taylor added.

The skipper is also calling on

locals to turn out in force for the clash (free entry). Gates open at 15:00h for a 16:00h start.

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