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Ports of Call plaza was engulfed in a huge blaze on Monday evening, which destroyed shops, restaurants and offices

GRAND TURK MOTHER ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF KILLING DAUGHTER

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Ports of Call plaza was engulfed in a huge blaze on Monday evening, which destroyed shops, restaurants and offices

Ports of Call plaza gutted by fire BY DELANA ISLES A DEVASTATING fire ripped through the top floor of the Ports of Call plaza in Providenciales this week, leaving some businesses

completely destroyed and others still counting their losses. At about 8.09pm on Monday (May 18), 911 central received several calls from Grace Bay in Providenciales, reporting a fire

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at the popular local restaurant, Crackpot Kitchen. As a result, fire and police officials were immediately dispatched to the location along with the Emergency Medical Team (EMT). A team from FortisTCI and

Provo Water Company were also dispatched. For four hours - until 12.04am firefighters battled the blaze, while owners of the businesses housed in the village helplessly stood by and watched their livelihood go up in smoke.

Some 30,000 gallons of water was used to put out the fire, which left the entire roof of the top floor completely destroyed. Fire Chief, Carlton Jennings told Weekly News on Thursday (May 21) that his department is putting together a report on the incident,

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and is continuing investigations its origin. Among the businesses that sustained damage were popular local restaurant Crackpot Kitchen Restaurant Bar and Grill, Caya Hico, Island Escapes Turks and Caicos, Caicos Wheels Car and Scooter Rentals, Spa Tropique and Giggles. Just one week ago on Monday, the restaurant’s kitchen, from where the fire is believed to have originated, had reopened for takeaway service. The morning after the fire, business owners could be seen rifling through the rubble trying to salvage what they could. The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association has extended heartfelt best wishes and support to their members who are affected by the fire. “As a resilient community, we will stand together and build back stronger. We ask the public to keep these businesses in your minds and hearts.”

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Similarly, the Chamber of Commerce extended support. Sabrina Forbes, chair of community outreach and disaster management for the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce, said: “I would like to extend my heartfelt support to Mr Nikita Skippings of Crackpot Kitchen, Claudius Williams, Dinesh Rampersaud and Marjorie Sadler of Island Escapes TCI, Dom Rolle and Li Welch of Caya Hico Media, and all other businesses that have experienced loss or have been affected by the fire yesterday evening. “This tragedy has struck the chamber closely as my friend and fellow chamber board member, Ms Hope LeVin, is part of the Island Escapes TCI team.” She added: “It is at times like these that we need the support of our colleagues and friends.” Forbes has extended the support of the chamber to those affected as they move forward from this disaster.

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Mother Najaj and daughter Syrmaderia Karioka in happier times

Nine-year-old Syrmaderia Karioka was found dead in her home on Wednesday evening

Grand Turk mother arrested on suspicion of killing daughter BY DELANA ISLES A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of her nine-year-old daughter in Grand Turk on Wednesday evening. Najaj Karioka, 42, of North Creek, Grand Turk, is in custody, according to a police press release. At about 10.07pm on May 20, the police control room received a call about an incident involving a minor.

Upon visiting the scene - the dwelling home of the family located in the North Creek area of Grand Turk - they found Syrmaderia Karioka unresponsive with head injuries. She was transported to the hospital, but subsequently succumbed to her injuries, and was pronounced dead at 11.26pm. Syrmaderia lived in Providenciales with Minister of Education, Hon. Karen Malcolm and visited her mother in Grand

The child’s mother Najaj Karioka was arrested on suspicion of her murder

Turk during holidays along with her brother. She was in Grand Turk due to school closures and remained there when the TCI went into lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The tragic death saw an outpouring of condolences and support for the aggrieved family online, many people expressing shock and dismay. Among them, Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said: “I would like to express sympathy as well as prayers to everyone involved in such a tragic situation on the island of Grand Turk. “While this is an active investigation and at the initial stages, I would ask the general public to avoid speculation at this time. “More information will be shared with the public once the investigation progresses.” The commissioner said the force is still trying to determine the circumstances under which the child met her death, and is appealing to the public to be sensitive to the family’s grief. “Although many will want immediate answers as to what happened last night, I urge you again not to speculate or share information that is inappropriate or insensitive.” The investigation is ongoing. This horrific incident brings the murder count to nine in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the fifth murder since the territory was placed under lockdown. Seventy-seven-year-old Percy

Williams was shot dead in his Blue Hills home on May 3 as he tried to protect his family from armed robbers. A murdered man, who is yet to be identified, was found at Blue Hills dump site on April 18 after reports were made of shots being fired in the vicinity. On April 13, Martin Barga, a 44year old construction worker from the Dominican Republic, was tragically shot and killed on Millennium Highway in Blue Hills. On March 18, Acyjeune Brunorlien, 57, was shot dead during a home invasion in Five Cays, making it the third murder in just over a week.

Godly Petiote, 21, died in hospital on March 12 after he was shot several times on International Drive in Providenciales. Sheen Dean, 26, was shot dead on Bay Road in Blue Hills on March 10 - in an incident that left two others with serious injuries. Twenty-two-year-old Horace Wignal Junior, known as DJ Spookie, died from gunshot wounds on January 21 following a home invasion in Long Bay, Providenciales, earlier that month. The first murder of the year was that of 29-year-old Fritz Gerald Mossoul who died in Providenciales from gunshot wounds on January 17. In 2019 the TCI recorded a total of 13 murders across the territory.

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Government lost $20m a month due to Covid-19 BY OLIVIA ROSE THE TCI Government has suffered about $20 million in losses per month due to the lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the premier revealed this week. Although a complete account of the territory’s economic fallout is yet to be conducted, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said the Government’s purse has suffered a sharp blow. During a press conference on Wednesday (May 20) she said in April the Government collected just $5.1 million - compared to $32 million during the same period in 2019. “What is costing us each month I can’t say, because you have to remember we’re doing a lot of preparatory work in terms of health. “You have [the Ministry of Health] that presented a budget of $10 million for upgrades and additional out of the normal expenditure.” She explained that ministries have to submit Covid-19 budgets with costs outside normal operational expenditure. “So not only will we know how much Covid-19 is costing us but also so we could prepare. “As I said when we passed the budget, we’re going to keep the budget under review so by the first quarter we perhaps have to reorganise the budget to see how it is performing and where else we need to top up and realistically have savings.” The premier explained that the Government is looking for ways to redirect funds from sectors that have not been operational during the lockdown. “For example when we did some cuts recently, we cut it from local travel – nobody’s going to be travelling like that anymore, so we wouldn’t need $20 million to run.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson “So how are we making it? Savings, we said we would be drawing on that.” She explained that the Government has $140 million savings and is looking at an almost $70 million deficit. “We were looking at how we were going to use savings to fund the stimulus and fund

that shortfall in the deficit that was projected at that time - it may actually be worse than that. “I can tell you that the first day we reopened office we collected half a million dollars. “It could be that people didn’t use the

online facility which was available but it could also be that there’s going to be some uptake. Everything is fluid.” She stressed that if the Government continues to rake in meagre revenue, it could deplete its resources quickly which could spell an economic disaster for the territory. “I want us to appreciate that we only have $140 million, so if we continue collecting $5 million a month we’re going to be drawing down very quickly on that savings and that $140 million is unencumbered with commitments for projects.” Cartwright Robinson also disclosed that the Government has obtained a line of credit from a local bank which will cushion its expenses. “Our strategy was to reduce expenditure that has happened naturally with the closure of offices. “But the second was to obtain a line of credit so we have secured an overdraft facility with one of the local banks.” Turning her attention to the phased reopening of the territory’s economy, she said the Government is examining when and how to resume international travel. She said certain measures will have to be put in place to facilitate a smooth reopening process such as the installation of ventilators in healthcare facilities. She emphasised that the country will have to learn to coexist with Covid-19 as a “new normal” even after a full resumption of economic activities. The premier also signalled the Government’s intention to allow eventually barbershops and hair salons to resume business with strict sanitary protocols. She said the current social distancing protocols for churches and offices is still being enforced and called on landlords to be lenient with tenants during this period of hardship.

First food vouchers delivered THE FIRST batch of $200 food vouchers for residents struggling to make ends meet during the Covid-19 pandemic was distributed last Friday, May 15. The vouchers will be handed out once a month for three months to eligible citizens. Applicants must be Turks and Caicos Islanders and unemployed, so not eligible for any other financial assistance under the Government’s economic stimulus programme. The ‘Social Enhancement Aid

Covid-19 Stimulus’ was officially announced on May 1 in a statement from the Department of Social Development. The department stressed that the offer is temporary, providing short to medium term support to those that are vulnerable and or may become vulnerable as result of the pandemic. “This will allow persons to purchase needed food items for their families from the various identified grocery stores on their respective island,” a department

statement said on Sunday (May 17). A formal application must be made to apply for the vouchers with supporting documents. These include TC Islander Status Card, Government ID (passport, driver’s licence, NIB card or NHIP card), copies of expenses such as mortgage or power bills, and a letter of employment or payslip if applicable. Anyone who is approved for the aid will be referred on a distribution list to a participating

grocery store which will create the food voucher in the recipient’s name. To apply online, residents can visit the TCI Government website on www.gov.tc/dsd/stimulus Questions and concerns can be directed to the Department of Social Development in Providenciales on 338-4008, Grand Turk on 338-2684, North Caicos on 3386412 or South Caicos on 338-6321 from 9am to 2pm or email socialservices@ gov.tc

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Digicel files for bankruptcy over massive debts IN A bid to reduce outstanding debts by $1.7 billion, the financing holding company of telecoms giant Digicel has

WHILE out walking in Long Bay a resident came across an ammunition pan containing more than 800 bullets hidden in a bush. The witness contacted a senior police officer after making the discovery in Grand View Close on May 6, according to the police press office. Officers from the Forensic Support Unit have seized the items for investigation. Commissioner of Police

filed for bankruptcy in Bermuda’s Supreme Court. Two liquidators have been appointed for the ‘light-touch

Trevor Botting thanked the person who provided the tip. “This is a true example of members of the community working together with the police,” he said, “I am looking forward to seeing more of this in the future.” Anyone with information on a crime can call 911, contact a trusted police officer or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477.

provisional liquidation’ process which began on May 15. The move will have “no impact on our day to day operations, our

staff, our suppliers, our customers or any aspect of our ongoing activities”, Digicel said on Monday (May 18). A company press release explained that at the start of April, it announced “refinancing activities” to strengthen its balance sheet. These would reduce the company’s debt by $1.7 billion extending maturities and reducing ongoing financing costs, it said. “Following overwhelming support from our debtholders for these proposals, we are now progressing with the required administrative processes. “As such, we announced details of a proposed scheme of arrangement in the Bermudian Courts in connection with Digicel Group One Limited, which is purely an intermediate financing holding company.” The company said the scheme has the support of over 97 percent of its bondholders. “It’s important to point out that

this will have no impact on our day to day operations, our staff, our suppliers, our customers or any aspect of our ongoing activities - it is business as usual. “We will provide further updates on this as we progress.” According to walkersglobal. com, the distinguishing feature of a Bermuda lighttouch provisional liquidation is that provisional liquidators are appointed, often on the company’s own petition, to independently oversee a restructuring process, with a focus on protecting creditor interests. The regime permits a company the time and space to implement a restructuring which may return the company to solvency and allow it to carry on business for the benefit of its stakeholders under the watchful eyes of the provisional liquidators and the supervision of the court.

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Uncle Percy’s family asks for help in capturing murderer BY REBECCA BIRD THE FAMILY of murdered pensioner Percy Williams have asked for anyone with information on his death to come forward and not to resort to vigilante justice. Monique and Ron spoke candidly of their 77-year-old father’s untimely death in a witness appeal video put together by the Royal TCI Police Force and recently published online. Monique said that she is asking that her father’s legacy be preserved as “one of integrity, one of honesty, one of respect”. Just before 3am on May 3, three masked robbers entered Percy Williams’ home on Prophecy Close, Bay Road, Blue Hills. While attempting to protect his family from the armed men he was shot several times. Police and medical personnel were immediately dispatched and he was transported to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where he was pronounced dead at 3.30am. Police released a witness appeal video on May 11 urging anyone to come forward who may have information into Williams’ death.

While speaking of their father, Monique and Ron remembered him as a joyful, caring leader who loved his community and wanted to see every TC Islander empowered. Percy’s daughter Monique Williams Harvey said: “Our daddy was a giant of a man. He had a very quiet demeanour and he was very stern at the same time.” She described him as an advocate for the indigenous people and wanted them to each own a piece of their own land. Percy’s son Ron Williams said: “People who never knew him personally would automatically call him Uncle Percy, Brother Percy”, adding that everyone automatically showed him respect. The two went on to describe the devastating moment that they were told of their father’s death on the morning of Sunday, May 3. “At that very moment, I didn’t hear anything else. It was like I was out of my body,” Ron said. “I was just lifeless. I had no feeling at all,” Monique said, “because how do you process daddy’s dead?” A tearful Rob said the death of his father brings anger and pain

Monique Williams Harvey and Ron Williams speak about their father’s legacy

like “nothing anybody, anybody should ever experience”. In addressing the murderer, he said: “What you did to my family, it’s more than my family, you did it to Turks and Caicos. And every day you wake up you’re going to remember you did it to Turks and Caicos.” Monique asked that her father’s legacy be preserved, “one of integrity, one of honesty, one of respect” and it not be tainted by vigilante justice. “We’re asking the community that if they hear anything or if any information crosses, the first thing they need to do is to get in touch with the police department. “And if we can say that, as a family who is going through the hurt, if we can ask the community to do that in the midst of our pain, then please, we ask you to do that with all decency respect and honour - please help us preserve our daddy’s legacy.” Assistant Commissioner of Police Grantley Williams said: “For those of you taking part in these criminal acts, taking innocent lives, please know that we are not backing down in the fight against

Friends and family describe Percy Williams as “the sweetest of souls”

crime in the TCI.” He said that the Royal TCI Police Force is working hard to bring criminals to justice. “I would also like to encourage members of the community not to take the law into their own hands. If you know something, tell us.

Crime Stoppers is a good start.” Anyone with information on the murder of Percy Williams can call 911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477. A 24-year-old man is currently assisting the Serious Crimes Unit with their investigation.

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‘Back to business, but not business as usual’ Premier urges continued caution and social distancing BY OLIVIA ROSE EVEN as the Government gradually loosens the TCI’s lockdown restrictions, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson reminded residents that it is not business as usual. She was speaking on Wednesday (May 20) at the first live press conference at her office in Providenciales following two months of virtual press briefings. The premier made it clear that although the TCI has made tremendous strides in flattening the curve, the virus has not been

eradicated from the territory. “During the first week of phased reopening, the Turks and Caicos saw a new suspected case three or four days in a row,” she said. “We are pleased that these cases were all negative and for the past days in the Turks and Caicos we have enjoyed zero active cases and until Monday past, zero suspected cases. “Today the dashboard reveals zero active cases and three suspected cases, and while we’re excited about these numbers and while these numbers are low, we have not made a big deal about it because it is simply a fluid situation.”

She stressed that the figures, which are subject to change, indicate that the territory has suppressed the virus and slowed its pace. “While it ensures us that we have flattened the curve, I wish to remind us of truths that cannot be ignored and again to remind those of us who listen to Government strategy. “The evoking of emergency powers and the introduction of strict measures including the imposition of the curfew was to flatten the curve. “What does it mean to ‘flatten the curve’? It simply means to slow the rate of infection. “Second and most important fact that ought to guide us all - we have not killed the virus but we have slowed the rate of infection.” She said that while some residents might be tempted to resume normal activities, thoughtless behaviour at this time could undo the territory’s containment efforts.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

“I’m stressing that point because many of us are too relaxed and we seemed to have gone back to business as usual. “We bought critical time as we flattened the curve for the rest of our strategy to be realised as we increase health capacity through the recruitment of additional medical

staff and critical upgrades to the hospital, procure personal protective equipment and secure in-country testing services.” The premier reminded residents to adhere to social distancing measures and urged them to continue wearing masks in public as previously mandated.

Schools to remain closed for rest of academic year BY DELANA ISLES THE MANDATORY closure of schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands will likely continue to the end of the 2019-2020 school year. This was revealed by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson on Wednesday afternoon (May 20) during her first meeting with the local media since the country locked down on March 27. Since the mandatory lockdown, schools throughout the Islands have been using a variety of online platforms to deliver lessons to students while they are at home. “The schools’ reopening is everybody’s guess,” the premier said. “I was shocked yesterday when I got an email from a student in the United Kingdom, where from June 1 they are reopening schools… “I’m not aware of anyone else that is doing that, not even the United States.” In countries where schools have already reopened - China, Taiwan, Japan, Denmark, Norway and Germany - it is being done in a phased way, with only some students returning to class, and strict measures in place to ensure

All schools in the TCI closed when the territory went into lockdown on March 27

social distancing and health of all. However, the premier expressed uncertainty that the TCI has the capacity that these countries have, which has enabled them to reopen their schools. She told the press: “Schools are very difficult environments… it’s difficult for us to even tell adults

not to touch their faces, it’s even more difficult with children, and of course… our class sizes are very difficult to achieve social distancing…” She added: “I personally do not see us opening schools any time before the next term... there’s going to have to be a number of measures

put in place. “Until we are able to mitigate the risks of the spread, I don’t think we are there yet.” Also a point of concern for parents is the third term examinations which students typically sit to progress to a higher grade or to another school, or to

end their high school education - namely the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) and Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). The premier said the Ministry of Education has been engaged with the CXC body and are awaiting a date. “We’ve taken the decision on the CPEA, that we will not be going forward with that exam, but we will standardise a local examination used in previous grades…” she said. “CXC has responded and they are looking at a date which will be announced by the minister soon… but if we are following the region we have a number of countries who have opted to say they are not going to put their kids through the CXC or CSEC examinations.” However, school based assessment (SBA) assignments are still continuing. “Now we do have SBAs that are continuing so I don’t want persons to feel as if we dropped it and didn’t do anything...” The premier noted that the Government is still assessing where the territory is and how it is going to move forward to ensure the health of students and teachers.

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Frontline workers first for virus testing MEDICAL professionals and others working on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic will be the first non-suspect cases to be tested for the virus in the TCI. The Ministry of Health’s National Public Health Laboratory recently acquired two polymerase chain reaction machines to be used to test for the virus in the territory. And a third machine donated by the private sector is on its way, according to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson who spoke at a press conference on Wednesday (May 20). She that after frontline workers, sister island residents who have been living on a different island away from home during lockdown will be next in line for the tests. “Those of you who are from Grand Turk, South Caicos and the other islands and you’re here on Providenciales, you are among the priority to be tested and you should be contacted soon.” To sign up for testing, which if it produces a negative result will then allow them to return home, residents must contact the Ministry of Health by email at covid19testing@gov.tc They will be contacted and provided with a form for completion and an appointment to get swabbed. A law which ensures that anyone testing for Covid-19 in the TCI is using “reliable methods” came into effect on April 30.

The Public and Environmental Health (Testing of Covid-19) Regulations 2020 was Gazetted on May 1. The Ministry of Health’s National Public Health Laboratory is the only approved facility for testing Covid-19 samples. It uses polymerase chain reaction methodology which has been recommended by the World Health Organisation as well as the Government’s regional and international partners. This is the gold standard for testing of Covid-19 as it identifies the presence of the virus in patient samples and is highly sensitive and specific, a ministry press release said on May 17. Health facilities wishing to conduct Covid-19 testing must present an application to the Ministry of Health for review, deliberation and written approval. Application forms are included in the Gazette. “All health care providers are reminded that Covid-19 has been designated a notifiable disease under the Public and Environmental Health Ordinance and all cases must be reported to the Ministry of Health,” the release said. In a statement on April 17, the Ministry of Health said it has been made aware of testing being offered by the private sector in the TCI. However, no formal application

for testing had been sent to the ministry from any private medical facility. “Many quick tests are being marketed for the purpose of Covid-19 testing. These quick tests require a sample of blood and can provide rapid results,” the ministry wrote. These tests look for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 which are produced by the body in response to the infection. They are not recommended to diagnose Covid-19, as antibody tests require confirmatory testing by polymerase chain reaction. “Many of these tests are not accurate and can provide false negative results or false positive results which would have a hugely negative impact on Covid-19 containment efforts being undertaken in the TCI,” the ministry said. “The Ministry of Health does not support testing with unapproved methodologies based on recognised international guidance as having value for diagnostic purposes.” For more information on applying for approval for laboratory testing, health facilities can contact the National Public Health Laboratory on 338-5161.

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CABINET MEETING SUMMARY A DEADLINE for stimulus grant applications, a stimulus package for private school teachers and quarantine facilities for prisoners were discussed at the latest meeting of the Cabinet. Governor Nigel Dakin chaired the 18th meeting of the year on Wednesday (May 20) by videoconference. All ministers were present. At this meeting Cabinet: - Noted a Covid-19 update from the Minister of Health Hon. Edwin Astwood. - Continued their review of the Strategy for the Phased Reopening of Covid-19 Containment Measures presented by the Ministry of Health. - Noted an information paper on the Ministry of Health’s Standard Operating Procedures for Covid-19 and Environmental Health Department Guidelines for the Phased Reopening of the Turks and Caicos Islands. - Approved the award of a one-off stimulus package to support teachers in private schools. - Noted the progress made by the Ministry of Education regarding the quality of online schooling in TCI, and the School Base Assessments and Transfers Strategy. - Endorsed draft guidelines to be implemented to ensure consistency in learning across the education sector. - Approved a proposed Water Undertaking (Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos) Bill 2020-2021 for progression to the House of Assembly. - Approved Covid-19 quarantine facilities for prisoners and the designation of the facilities as a prison, and approved Covid-19 testing of remand prisoners and prison officers, where appropriate. - Approved the deadline of 4pm Monday, May 25, for applications for the waiver of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Tax collected during March. - Approved a deadline of 4pm Monday, May 25, for new applications and the submission of additional documentation where required for the Covid-19 Employee Stimulus Grant, and approved its inclusion in the regulations and publication in the Gazette. - Approved TCIG’s participation in the Caribbean Catastrophic Risk Insurance Facility, Segregated Portfolio Company for policy year 2020-2021, and approved premiums for the same period for tropical cyclone and excess rainfall coverage.

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Time to consider unemployment benefits

S A result of the Covid-19 crisis, people throughout the world became unemployed thus forcing governments to offer relief and stimulus packages to its residents. The good news is that some countries, particularly in the Caribbean, may not have to offer relief packages to individuals because they have unemployment benefits being offered through their national insurance boards. In the Turks and Caicos Islands, we do not have any legislated unemployment benefits through national insurance. If we were to do this, national insurance would have to increase its rate to accommodate this added benefit as the funds collected now cover other benefits and retirement. UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Unemployment benefits are payments made to unemployed persons based on a percentage of their previous insurable earnings. The amounts paid and the length

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of payment vary depending on the countries but some countries pay up to 55 percent and up to a year. UNITED STATES

In the USA, the employment benefit is a jointly federal and state programme with each state administering its own insurance programmes within the guidelines established by federal law. Payments are as high as $783 and as low as $235 per week depending on which state you are in.

CANADA

In Canada, the unemployment insurance is 55 percent of your average weekly earnings up to a maximum amount. The maximum annual amount is $54,200 and so workers can receive a maximum of $573 per week. It should be noted that Canadians pay 1.62 percent of their insured earnings in order to receive employment insurance in the event they lose their jobs.

THE BAHAMAS

In the Bahamas, individuals can get paid a weekly rate of 50 percent of the average insurable income to a maximum of $200 per week. The minimum amount is $62.31. The payment is for a maximum period of 13 weeks as long as the individuals are unemployed. Self-employed persons, voluntarily insured persons or persons who are partially employed do not benefit from unemployment benefits. BARBADOS

In Barbados unemployment benefit is paid to eligible unemployed persons at a rate of 60 percent of your weekly average insurable earnings. Unlike the Bahamas, this also applies to persons who have been laid off or kept on short time employment. TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

any unemployment benefits but this is something that the National Insurance Board and our Government should seriously consider. I know the timing right now is not ideal given the drastic situation we currently faced. However, in the meantime, we can start the consultation process on unemployment benefits and when the economy bounces back we can implement the unemployment benefits legislation because in the long run it will pay off. The Covid-19 crisis is a prime example of why we should have had unemployment benefits. CONCLUSION

As mentioned in the introduction, if we were to launch an unemployment benefits programme this will require an increase in the national insurance rate. I know the populace may be against this because it is means

In the TCI, we do not have

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It seems communism is running wild

ARL Marx was the German born father of communism who lived much of his life in London where he was buried in 1843. His ideas leading to a socialist world have been accepted in some of the world’s largest countries. One is China. Marx was anti-capitalist and predicted the progress of capitalist societies into socialism-communism. Unfortunately, this has to a large extent come true. Be careful of anything political named ‘progressive’. The universities of Britain and the United States are populated with professors with no political or social experience teaching Marx’s flawed ideas.

This has caused the loss of freedom and the collapse of free societies and the elimination of incentive for the common man. Some countries with communism well ingrained are a mess. Russia, Cuba, Venezuela for example. Compare them to the USA and UK of the 20th century. Now our mother and partner country are moving in the wrong direction. Will the Corvid-19 virus, a type of bio war, push us into this socialistic situation? Where crime replaces incentive and inexperienced legal scholars run your life. Imagine living under a pure socialism-communist society. You want to choose your occupation? No way. You are assigned where

you are perceived needed. You want to belong to a church and worship your God. Under communism this is not permitted. Commie leaders believe only they get to make and administer the rules. You want to work hard and own a car and a home. This is programmed. Those in the ruling class are first. How do you become part of the ruling class? Not by being elected. Clothes, food and all things that make life worthwhile and allow you to make choices are limited to government choices. Communism preaches they would have everyone equal. While this could be perceived as a good thing the commies don’t deliver it. The Labour Party of the UK

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 30 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

and the Democratic Party of the USA are fast becoming socialismcommunism. In many cases, they now openly preach this cause. Is the Covid-19 virus a bio tool to move the government and elections of the democratic countries of the world into some form of communism? Military conflicts destroy the foreign enemy you intend to overcome and therefore are pointless. It was not long ago you could board a plane without passing through tight security. Then the twin towers came crashing down. Now our people are being killed by a bug created by the world’s largest communist country. A country that already took over most of the world’s manufacturing

shipping and economy. Now we are forced to follow our government’s orders to survive. Soon we will be told what food, clothes, cars we can buy. What employment we can work at. What wages we can earn. Capitalism will soon be dead. Leaders will fight to save capitalism but their own military will be brought into play. This already happened in China. The Chinese government sent a column of huge army tanks to suppress a protest of citizens. A photo of a young Chinese man trying to stop the tanks was seen on the world’s media. It is known as Tiananmen Square.

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The impact of the novel coronavirus epidemic Mitigating lessons for the TCI

THE CORONAVIRUS will disappear and new crises will surface, hence the Turks and Caicos Islands must devise a mitigating plan. As governments and citizens in the US and across the globe are grappling with this pandemic, undoubtedly there are important lessons that are worth considering and implementing to make the TCI and the world over a better reality. America has had early warnings about the disease - its response was inadequate and lacked speed, consistency and coherence. Today, these protracted impediments are the cause of more than 90,000 deaths across states. In examining the global impact inside multinational industries, the TCI must consider these exemplars and collaborate with international institutions to institute a plan and design resolute actions to alleviate and build equitable and sustainable paradigms for an optimistic future as global communities emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. In medical terms, the global economy has been displaced and healthcare workers on the frontlines alluded that the pathway to respond to future crises must move digitally in all aspects.

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

Already, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified areas of concern. First, it highlights the importance of trust and speed of a warning system. A comprehensive model of trust will certainly drive citizens to act quickly, as in the case of selfisolation. Access to broadband internet is critical. Citizens can acquire information - medical data, online learning tools and financial assistance - remotely. Evidently Covid-19 has incapacitated world leaders regarding medical surge capacity and has shown that global systems lack the ability to assemble a powerful intensive care capacity. Health insurance is another area of global nemesis. Futurist Vinod Khosla is

convinced that ‘digital health’ will ensure that sophisticated medicine is delivered to patients’ homes and warned against the infinite financial backdrop of traditional hospital support systems. However, for this system to be effective it must be done in an ethical and equitable fashion.

The WEF believes that digital medicine orchestrates an unprecedented possibility to address the social epitope of health and permits access to communities. As developed countries pursue digital medicine and, in the process, are designing a world of health insurance for all, the TCI is deeply encouraged to embrace this core ideal. Eventually, this crisis will be contained by the technology of medications and vaccines – establishing a powerful future across industries. Bolstering these arguments, international reporting on the crisis indicate that just 81 miles from mainland China and the closest island to the epicentre, Taiwan’s handling of Covid-19 has earned plaudits from around the world. Not forgetting Singapore’s

prime minister Lee Hsien Loong who demonstrated masterful communication competency amid the outbreak. Learning from the SARS outbreak in 2003, Taiwan is leading the world with an effective government-led public private initiative. It is integrating mass media to disseminate information and identifying and clarifying misinformation and disinformation, and welcoming joint efforts by government and citizens. With these initiatives in place Taiwan was ready to confront Covid-19 face on. We now know, an early warning system is critical - digital access must be seen as a utility - an inventive partnership and a digital economy would create the ideal environment for all.

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additional deductions from their gross income. However, we cannot and should not expect to get unemployment benefits for free. There is a cost for everything. Imagine if we had an unemployment benefits something to similar to Barbados. If we did, the benefits received from the unemployment benefits would be substantially higher than the $1,200 grant.

It would not be a one off and it would be for all employees in all sectors who are temporarily unemployed. Of course there are some drawbacks to unemployment benefits in that it may encourage some persons to remain unemployed since they are getting benefits. However, one of the conditions of getting the benefit is that unemployed persons must demonstrate that they are actively seeking employment.

A large flag pole has been erected at Clock Tower Square in Grand Turk as part of the Government’s Community Enhancement Programme. More upgrades and beautification efforts are to follow in the coming weeks, according to the Office of the Premier.

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Power disconnection delay ends May 31 BY DELANA ISLES CONSUMERS must pay their electricity bills by May 31, FortisTCI said this week, or face disconnection and late fees. A 60-day delay in penalties implemented during lockdown to ease residents’ financial burdens ends on the last day of this month. The company’s press office said it is working with customers to manage their accounts and is offering extended payment plans. “The customer service team is on hand and ready to assist those referred to the company by the department of social development with extended payment options,” a spokesperson said. “Those needing bill payment assistance must contact our office by phone or email to speak with a customer service representative so that a personalised payment plan can be arranged, as such payments are not waived.” Customers are also being encouraged to continue to pay to avoid building up costly arrears on their accounts. “Also, it is vital that the company, which is an essential service, continues to meet its obligations,” the spokesperson said. At present, the company said it is reaching out by every means possible to customers who have past due balances as far back as February and earlier. A record of attempts to contact customers is maintained before any disconnection of service is carried out.

“Once we communicate with customers, bill payment assistance and a way forward can be discussed. “We also encourage customers who need to update their contact information to do so immediately by contacting our office.” As announced in March, the company is delaying the

implementation of a rate increase by 90 days, that is until June 30. FortisTCI said it also anticipates that there will be a decrease in the fuel factor on the upcoming May bills as a result of world market prices, which will offer some relief to customers. However, the company continues to stress the importance

of energy conservation and the monitoring of electricity usage during this time. Although customer service centres remain closed at this time, account payments are still required. FortisTCI said they are taking payments through third party payment centres or online through

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personal banks, or My Online Account. Consumers who bank with FirstCaribbean, ScotiaBank, or RBC, can pay their bill online using their online bill payment option. They must register through the bank and should speak with a bank representative for more information. These payments are posted within 48 hours. Customers who cannot pay online using a credit card, debit card, or their bank account, can pay their bills by cheque or cash at the following authorised payment locations: In Providenciales: any Graceway supermarket location; in North and Middle Caicos: at BETCO (Bernie Handfield) located in Bottle Creek; in South Caicos at Seaview Market on Stubbs Road; and in Grand Turk and Salt Cay at the National Company Services (NCS), Cees Building, on Church Folly Road. Any consumer encountering difficulties can contact a FortisTCI representative from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm at 946-4313 or by email at customerservice@fortisTCI.com

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Sri Lankan migrants flown to USA SEVERAL of the 29 Sri Lankan migrants who have been detained in the TCI since landing illegally last year have flown to the US to help with human trafficking investigations. They arrived in the territory on board a 40 foot Haitian sloop on the evening of October 10 and have been held in the Border Control Detention Centre ever since. This week some of the men voluntarily boarded a US Customs and Border Protection flight to assist as witnesses with the ongoing international investigations. On his Instagram page on Friday (May 15), Governor Nigel Dakin said: “You may recall that one of the many sloops we intercepted, months ago, had a group of Sri Lankans on board. “It seemed an anomaly at the time and the police moved quickly to develop an evidential case. “It’s still too early to explain the full

complexity of this but it helped shine a bright light on the international people smuggling business that bounces people through multiple jurisdictions bound, in the end, for North America.” The governor explained that the arrests and the energy put into the subsequent investigation coincided with the development and launch of a National Security Strategy in the TCI. It not only lifted TCI’s capability to intercept the sloops but also called out the need to take apart the underlying business model and those that profit from it, he wrote. The governor said it is all part of a multijurisdictional investigation into criminal activity that spans half the globe. “It’s genesis was here in TCI,” he added, “and none of the complex investigation that has since resulted would have been possible without some excellent policing work by a number of named, determined, RTCIPF

Several Sri Lankan migrants flew to the US to help with human trafficking investigations

officers. “This story will continue to develop and it will be excellent when the full story can be told.

“This investigation has allowed us to pull the curtain back on those who profit, including those who profit in TCI, from human misery.”

You can now exercise at the National Stadium and the Downtown Ball Park THE NATIONAL Stadium and the Downtown Ball Park in Providenciales have reopened for public exercise during select hours. The public will be able to use the sports facilities from 6am to 9am and from 4.30pm to 7.30pm from Mondays to Saturdays. They will be closed on Sundays. All users must wear face masks, use hand sanitiser upon entry, stay six foot away from other users and may be subject to temperature screenings. Limited occupancy will be in place and no group sports will be allowed. The TCI Sports Commission advises users not to share water bottles, equipment or towels. Gustarvus Lightbourne Sport Complex, the Downtown Ball Park and the National Stadium in Providenciales, along with the Parade Grounds in Grand Turk and the Sports Complex in South Caicos closed during lockdown. On March 19, the Department of Sports said it would continue to monitor the virus through the Ministry of Health and provide relevant updates.

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Members of the Ministry of Health accept the ventilators from TCC representatives

One of the ventilators which TCC has given to TCI Hospital

TCI Hospital staff receive the ventilators at the healthcare facility

Resort chain donates 17 ventilators to hospital BY OLIVIA ROSE A GROUP of all-inclusive TCI resorts has donated 17 ventilators, worth tens of thousands of dollars, to TCI Hospital to aid in the territory’s fight against Covid-19. On Friday, May 15, at Blue Haven Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Collection (TCC)

made the presentation of the lifesaving machines to the Ministry of Health. Several health officials were on hand to receive the donation including the Minister of Health Hon. Edwin Astwood Astwood expressed gratitude to TCC for exemplifying corporate social responsibility during these

The life-saving machines are delivered to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre

difficult times. He described the donation as “an early Christmas gift” to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. “This gift warms my heart to see the private sector step up in such a way. Each one of these machines represents a life saving device if things go bad. “It is like a fire truck - we have it and we pray we don’t have to use it. “We pay the firefighters every day even if we don’t have a fire because it is better to have it than not to have it. “The same applies to these ventilators. We pray that we don’t need them, but in the event we do, we have them. This truly shows the power of working together for the greater good.” The minster underscored the necessity of the critical equipment especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Globally, this pandemic has created a high demand and in many instances a shortage of much needed medical supplies and equipment. “TCIG is grateful to the TCC for its generous donation of life-

saving equipment, integral to protecting the health of our citizens and extremely vital in the care for Covid-19 patients.” Aldora Robinson, Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit, Charlene Higgs, Director of Health Disaster and Florinda Talbot, Director of Ministry of Health, Contract Management Unit were also on hand to receive the machines. Speaking at the ceremony, TCC CEO Caroline Van Scheltinga said that despite recent economic struggles, the group saw stepping up to help the Government as essential. “Part of our mission at TCC is to serve the public good and as a company we feel compelled to do what we can right now to assist our healthcare providers in whatever way we can to help safeguard our communities through this pandemic. “Our hospitals may not be facing a shortage today or tomorrow, but it is important to be proactive to ensure our country’s wellbeing.” She added: “We saw the horror in Italy and we hope that these ventilators are part of capacity

building. “I admire the day Hon. Astwood you said in the House, ‘I regret the day we let our laboratories go.’ I know that you will never let them go again.” Van Scheltinga commended the Government for taking swift action at the beginning of the pandemic to ensure the safety of its citizens. “I am grateful to be standing here today healthy because of the actions taken even though they were hard we are better for it. “I look forward to Turks and Caicos having the best healthcare system in the Caribbean,” she added. TCC chief operating officer Armando Pizzuti said: “On March 5 or 6, a decision was made to support any and every effort of the Turks and Caicos - what can we do? “We received some information from doctors and it was said that ventilators are the way to go, so we pulled the trigger on that to assist the Turks and Caicos in this pandemic. “Together we can solve this. I would like to thank you Hon. Astwood CONTINUED 

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New permanent secretary appointed to home affairs ministry

Althea Been is the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation

ALTHEA Been has been appointed the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation. She previously served as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services from September 2019 to March 2020. “It is with great humility and profound gratitude that I assume the role of permanent secretary within the civil service,” Been said in a press release on Tuesday (May 19). “In so doing I am joining the highest ranks within the service, a group of proven and outstanding professionals that I will now have the privilege of calling my colleagues.” She explained that in her new position she will be assuming

oversight for critical areas in the territory including prison, energy and communications. “As it relates to the prison, I am aware that the minister, along with the governor and the premier, have identified key objectives to promote stability, security and reformation within this system, which I will assist in delivering. “I have had a fulfilling tenure as one of the Deputy PS of the Ministry of Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services and wish to take this opportunity to wish the staff and management every success for the future. “As I transition to my new assignment I am eager to work along with my team and wish to assure the heads of government, the minister, and the management and staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs of my commitment to continue to give of my very best in service to you, the entire Government, and the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.” Been holds a Master’s Degree in Service Excellence and has extensive training in leadership and management. She began her career at Cable and Wireless, now Flow, where she spent 17 years as the first local market research officer. She was

promoted to dispatcher and service delivery manager. Been continued to advance her career and in 2007 was promoted to vice president of retail sales and services and remained in this capacity until 2013. She joined the civil service in August 2013 as the senior press and protocol officer in the Office of the Premier and in 2015 was promoted to the role of executive director. In April 2017, she was promoted to the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services. Deputy Governor Anya Williams congratulated Been on her promotion. “Mrs Been has demonstrated strong leadership, dedication and commitment during her tenure with the TCI Government and has led on a number of key initiatives in her previous roles in the Office of the Premier and Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services, which has ably prepared her for this new role. “I wish her much success and look forward to working with her in this new capacity as the Head of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation.”

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Rotary Club of Providenciales distributed free eyeglasses to Oseta Jolly Primary School and Enid Capron Primary School on Wednesday morning (May 20). Spectacles were also given to Ianthe Pratt Primary School on Tuesday as part of the club’s annual eyeglasses testing project held in conjunction with optician Dr Julian Petrucci.

and the ministry for the incredible job that you have done.” On Monday (May 18) the ventilators were delivered to TCI Hospital. Receiving the ventilators on behalf of the secondary healthcare facility, were TCIG Director of Contract Management Florinda Talbot, Daniel Carriere, chief executive officer at TCI Hospital, and Dr Denise BraithwaiteTennant, chief of medical services at TCI Hospital. Talbot said the importance of planned preventative maintenance and care of these medical devices is to preserve their lifespan at the hospital. She said the donation will further expand the hospital’s critical care capacity once these medical devices undergo the relevant biomedical

testing and checks. Carriere said: “These ventilators will save lives and is a welcoming complement to the equipment and supplies we have already secured to fight this deadly disease. “This is a good example of collaboration and partnership and we have to work together as a team to fight this disease, and we will beat it.” There are generally two modes of ventilation: invasive and non-invasive. A comparatively smaller percentage of Covid-19 patients may require advanced and aggressive respiratory support. The hospital also applies non-invasive ventilation, where clinically suitable, to provide the best clinical outcome.

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THE WRITING NOOK  Creatively accessing your words through knowledge, vision and wisdom

Publishing your writing BY TATIANA HANDFIELD

Tatiana Handfield is a trained English language and literature high school teacher, an author and a poet who enjoys teaching and nurturing young people to embrace and enhance their creative abilities. Handfield has penned two book series and a magazine: Merilla City (a children’s adventure story), the TCI Word Search Puzzle Book and the Let’s Create TCI Youth Magazine. She was recently shortlisted for the London Book Fair Trailblazers Award 2020. As the owner and creative director of local independent publishers Cyril and Dorsie Publishing, she hopes to gather and share the stories of the TCI with the world.

PART TWO SELF-PUBLISHING has recently become a popular and reliable method for authors to share their work with the world. Self-publishing is defined as: “The act of publishing media, especially a creative work of art, as the author or artist, without the use of a publishing house or company.” (Hartgers, 2019) As it relates specifically to book publishing, Hartgers explains that this refers to when “an author writes a book and completes the entire publishing process themselves, such as editing, designing and formatting the book without the aid of a traditional publishing company”.

If you are interested in starting your self-publishing journey, here are some useful tips (continued from last week): FIND A DISTRIBUTOR/ WHOLESALER

Companies such as Baker and Taylor, or Independent Publishers Group, will work with selfpublishers in getting the word out about your book. They have national databases filled with titles that bookstores and libraries like to order from. However, there is a price in using their services. Most expect 55 percent of the retail price of the book (15 percent for them and 40 percent for the bookstore is the general rule). Typically, you will not use a

distributor if you’re only printing a few hundred books, until the sales of your book begin to grow.

might endorse your book.

AMAZON.COM

They usually require a 40 to 50 percent cut of the retail price. For a list of independent bookstores in your area or a specific zip code, go to booksense.com.

When you think of online book selling, Amazon is usually the first name that pops in your mind. Amazon offers a couple of different programmes for selling at their site. Amazon requires your book to have an ISBN and barcode. Additionally, you’ll need an email address, access to the internet and a US bank account in order to process their annual fee. KINDLE VERSION

In addition to your printed version, you might consider offering a Kindle e-book for sale. The price to convert your book is a one-time cost, and Amazon makes it easy to sell your Kindle version. Amazon only sells Kindle e-books; they do not sell iPad or Nook. You can make an iPad version of your book, but submitting to the iBookstore is difficult without assistance from a third-party aggregator.

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FIND ENDORSEMENTS

One or two reviews or cover blurbs are nice to have. It helps to develop a social media relationship with a successful author or specialist in your field, then ask them if they

APPROACH LOCALLY OWNED BOOKSTORES

USE YOUR EMAIL

A simple email letter with an image of your book can be an effective promotional tool to your friends and family. Encourage them to forward the notice to their friends about your book or create a signature line which includes a link to purchasing your book or a small graphic of the cover. WRITE AN ONLINE ARTICLE

The internet is a great place to post information. You can reach hundreds of thousands of people by getting the word out about your book. You can submit your press release to places like prleap.com, pr.com or prweb.com, where it is possible your article may also be picked up by regular media. CONTACT NEWSPAPERS

Write a press release. This is usually a one-page article about you, your book or the subject matter. You’ll want to hook a reporter’s interest with a strong opening paragraph and make them want to know more. To

learn more, start at Paul Krupin’s site directcontactpr.com PRINT ADVERTISING

Have a professional designer create promotional pieces to assist in marketing such as bookmarks with your web address or phone number, business cards, posters, flyers or brochures. HOST AN AUTOGRAPH PARTY

Send out invitations and flyers in advance to advertise the release of your book. ARRANGE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Offer to speak for free as an expert in your field and subject matter, and sell copies of your book afterward. This could be at a local library, community college or coffee house. ENTER COMPETITIONS

Check out the Writer’s Digest International Self-Publishing Book Awards, (Independent Publisher Book Awards) Ippy Awards or the Ben Franklin Awards sponsored by IBPA, The Independent Book Publisher’s Association. If you would like to find out more about self-publishing your work, feel free to contact Tatiana Handfield for consultation. Sources gorhamprinting.com and selfpublishing.com

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THE SALT CAY NOTE

Quo vadis Salt Cay? Thoughts about tourism on the charmed isle in a coronavirus world

FEW months ago, just before the corona pandemic landed on our shores, a team from Invest TCI flew into Salt Cay and held a town hall meeting together with an American developer. A “word class” cruise port was to be constructed on the island, or as a press release, following the town hall meeting stated: “Invest Turks and Caicos Agency (Invest TCI) is proud to announce that Sea-T Adventure Ltd with the approval of the Turks and Caicos Government is in detailed negotiations to establish operations in the Turks and Caicos Islands by constructing a world-class cruise port on the island of Salt Cay...” As the Salt Cay community and indeed the country was digesting the news, I decided to keep an open mind and above all reminded anyone who asked me for my opinion that the final decision had to rest with Salt Cay Islanders. It is with this in mind I wrote a little later: “This is a momentous decision for Salt Cay, one that, if this development goes ahead, will transform Salt Cay for ever. That, everyone can agree on. “So once again, my input in this matter and indeed what I have said to all my native, Salt Cay friends is this: Is this truly what you want? “If it is, and if you have come to the conclusion that this is the future for your island, then grab the opportunity handed to you and run with it.” Thrilled at the news I was not. Like all full-time Salt Cay residents, I too used to see the massive cruise ships docked off the shore in Grand Turk and then tried to imagine one of those, let alone two, off Salt Cay’s Northwest Point. The thought alone broke my heart. And if visions of thousands of cruise ship passengers descending on Salt Cay weren’t daunting enough, I kept remembering a story a friend in Grand Turk had

BY TITUS DE BOER

Titus was born in Hamburg and has lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 1989. He works as a general business consultant and has been based in Salt Cay since 2016.

shared with me many years ago. Sometime in the 1980s, decades before the Grand Turk cruise port began operations, an Italian ship anchored off the island and brought hundreds of passengers ashore for a day visit. Not long after the ship left TCI waters there was a severe influenza outbreak on Grand Turk. An unfortunate coincidence? Unlikely. Long before words like social distancing, selfisolating and lockdown became part of our daily vocabulary, it was a known fact that cruise ships are potentially giant, floating petri dishes, where viruses and bacteria are able to spread easily on the many touchable surfaces, buffets and through the circulating air conditioning. Then came Covid-19 and with it the official advice from the US State Department: “US citizens,

particularly travellers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship.” To be clear: There is a cruise centre on Grand Turk and I sincerely hope for all the people who work there and the store owners/operators, taxi drivers, tour operators, etc, that in the not so distant future, they can all go back to work. Of course I do. But on Salt Cay, there is no such operation and even if this proposal were to be approved, there wouldn’t be any cruise ships landing here until 2023. So, in view of the ‘new reality’ we all have to come to terms with, it is I think only fair, indeed legitimate, to ask, is this really for us? While the future of travel remains unclear in a new coronavirus world, many travel industry experts say that one trend is likely to ring true: “An interest in remote destinations where social distancing is a way of life rather than a concerted effort.” In other words, they are describing Salt Cay, to a T. “Isolated places are going to have a whole new appeal because people are afraid to mix with others and socialise,” an advisor at one luxury travel company stated in a recent article I read. He went on to note: “They want to travel but get away from everyone and secluded destinations offer the opportunity to do that.” I don’t wish to rain on anyone’s parade and I continue to believe very strongly that Salt Cay’s future has to be determined by Salt Cay Islanders, but in these radically changed times, they - like everyone around the globe - have a right to think again about their island’s future and indeed, the future of tourism on their island.

Contributors needed Do you have a subject of interest that you’d like to share with our readers? Perhaps you’re a great cook and have created lots of delicious recipes that use local ingredients. Maybe you have ideas on how to save money when shopping and know where to find all the latest bargains. Or are you an entrepreneur who would like to share tips on setting up a new business? We need regular contributors of 400 word articles on a variety of topics for

our Lifestyle pages. Get in touch with us at the Turks and Caicos Weekly News and pitch your idea for a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly column. You will have your name in print along with your business contact details if requested. It’s a great way to share your knowledge and promote your business or start-up. Contact us now at tcweeklynews@ gmail.com

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UK migration: Net migration from outside EU hits ‘highest level’ NET migration to the UK from countries outside the European Union has risen to its highest level

for 45 years, the Office for National Statistics says. Figures show an estimated

282,000 more non-EU citizens came to the UK than left in 2019, the highest since the information was

first gathered in 1975. The ONS says a rise in students from China and India has driven this.

In contrast, the number of people arriving from EU countries for work has “steadily fallen”. In 2019, an estimated 49,000 more EU citizens came to the UK than left - down from the “peak levels” of more than 200,000 in 2015 and early 2016, the ONS says. In total, an estimated 270,000 more people moved to the UK with an intention to stay for 12 months or more than left the UK in 2019. The ONS says more than 677,000 people moved to the UK and about 407,000 people left. EU net migration to UK at lowest for 16 years Jay Lindop, director of the Centre for International Migration at the ONS, said: “Overall migration levels have remained broadly stable in recent years, but new patterns have emerged for EU and non-EU migrants since 2016. “For the year ending December 2019, non-EU migration was at the highest level we have seen, driven by a rise in students from China and India, while the number of people arriving from EU countries for work has steadily fallen. “We know the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on travel since December and new analysis today shows how international travel to and from the UK has decreased in recent months.” The ONS says overall migration levels “have remained broadly stable” since the end of 2016, but patterns for EU and non-EU citizens “have followed different trends”. “This in part reflects the different trends in immigration for employment and study, with EU migrants predominantly arriving for workrelated reasons and non-EU migrants arriving for study,” its report says. PANDEMIC IMPACT Rob McNeil, deputy director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, said it was “too early to quantify how the pandemic will affect migration to the UK”. But he said it was clear that the consequences of coronavirus “already reach right across the immigration system - from workers’ inability to travel to take up work and employers’ difficulty bringing seasonal workers to British fields, to sharp reductions in the number of people detained and deported”. He said the crisis raised questions on whether employers in the UK will still want to recruit from overseas or if international students will still apply and take up places at British universities. Matthew Fell, chief UK policy director of the Confederation of British Industry, said businesses were “currently prioritising safety and protecting jobs during this period of unprecedented stress”, saying: “For now, some businesses are less likely to hire from overseas than before the crisis.

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Boris Johnson with Jennifer Arcuri at an event in 2014

Boris Johnson will not face criminal investigation over Jennifer Arcuri BORIS Johnson will not face a criminal investigation into his dealings with US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri when he was Mayor of London. The Independent Office for Police Conduct said in its report that there was “some evidence” the pair had an “intimate relationship”. But there was no evidence Mr Johnson had influenced payments to Ms Arcuri or her companies. The prime minister has always denied any wrongdoing. His spokesman said: “We welcome the fact that this politically-motivated complaint has been thrown out.

“Such vexatious claims of impropriety in office were untrue and unfounded.” The spokesman added that it was “not a policing matter, and we consider this was a waste of police time”. The PM now faces a separate inquiry by the Greater London Assembly into allegations of conflict of interest during his time as London Mayor, between 2008 and 2016. The Assembly investigation had been put on hold until the IOPC published its findings. Mr Johnson was referred to the police watchdog in September over allegations of misconduct in a public office, as the role of the mayor of London is also London’s police and crime commissioner.

Tanya Chan (C) said this was “the saddest day in Hong Kong history”.

China security law ‘could be end of Hong Kong’ PRO-DEMOCRACY activists say they fear “the end of Hong Kong”, after China announced plans for a new security law. The US said the move could be “highly destabilising” and undermine China’s obligations on Hong Kong’s autonomy. China’s National People’s Congress will on Friday debate the law, aimed at banning sedition and subversion. Supporters say it is needed to tackle the violence in political protests that erupted last year. Opponents fear it will be used to remove basic freedoms. Hong Kong has observed a “one country, two systems” policy and a “high degree of autonomy” since Britain returned sovereignty

to China in 1997. But activists, and the pro-democracy movement, feel that this is being undermined by Beijing. Last year, millions took to the streets over seven months to protest against a bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China. Many of the protests turned violent. The bill was eventually paused, and then withdrawn. The security law is more controversial still. According to the Basic Law, the territory’s mini-constitution, Hong Kong’s government was itself supposed to have passed national security legislation. However, an attempt in 2003 failed after 500,000 people took to the streets in opposition.

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

A&W CONSTRUCTION #3 Norway Road, Kew Town Is seeking a

CARPENTER

• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 244-1698

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

ALEXANDRA MISSICK

BARBARA ADAMS

HOUSEKEEPER

STORE CLERK

Apt #1 Chick-o-willy Cl, Juba Sound. Is seeking a

• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 246-9511

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

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#5 Spot Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Restock products inside the store Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-4350

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

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CHARLES BARBER SHOP

CAICOS CAFÉ LTD. Governors Road, Grace Bay

CHEF DE PARTIE • Must be able to work weekends, night and holiday 6 days per week. • Must have at least 8 years’ experience, good knowledge of sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth and dressing. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5278 EMAIL: CAICOSCAFE@TCIWAY.TC

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder21279

#15 Back Road, Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

• Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

Contact: 347-2093

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

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BONE FISH UNLIMITED

BRANDFORD HALL

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. • 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly

(231-0133). Leeward Highway, Providenciales

Salary $6.25 per hour Cleaning, general house chores, etc.

Airport Road, South Caicos Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 3483581 OR 243-1051

CHARITE ALCY #066 SOUTH DOCK ROAD, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DIVER

Diving for fish and selling fish. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 241-7834

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND RESUME TO LABOUR DEPARTMENT 21301

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

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

CUSTOM INSTALLS TCI

ELIE’S LANDSCAPING

FERMIN’S DELICACIES

#18A Sisal Road, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 231-7080

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

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#10 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system. • 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 232-7124

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

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Down Town, Behind the ball park Unit #2, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK

Organizes merchandise, makes purchases for the assortment of the cafeteria, records maintenance and has its own transport. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 331-0818

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21289

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS CASABLANCA CASINO 226 Grace Bay Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is looking for the following Full Time Positions

PO Box 452, 23 Parade Avenue, Town Centre Building, Town Centre, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. O: 1 (649) 946-4367 F: 1 (649) 941-3338

Dice Dealer

FAMILY MEDICINE DOCTOR QUALITIES

• Graduate from an accredited school of medicine, as an M.D., M.B.B.S. or the equivalent. • Specialist in Family Medicine (completion of an accredited residency). • Candidate must have no less than 4 years post graduate experience as a licensed physician. • Candidate must be fluent in English, with knowledge of a 2nd language being an advantage (SPANISH/ CREOLE).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality primary patient care for outpatients. • Refer patients for specialty care and hospitalization as clinically indicated. • Maintains effective communication and positive relationships with staff, referral physicians and other members of the medical community in the TCI and most esp patients. • Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records. • Assist in business development for practice.

Please Email your CV’s and supporting documents to care@ carolinamedcentre.com or Fax: 1 (649) 941-3338. Thank you. Renewal of work permit.

Salary: $12 hourly • All candidates should have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the same field, excellent full knowledge of all casino table games and excellent knowledge of Dice Table game. • Carry out specific tasks in the gaming operation to the highest standard efficiency and customer service, in accordance with gaming policies and procedures laid down by the company and gaming laws.

Casino Night Auditor

Salary: $10 hourly • All candidates should have at least 8-10 years’ experience in the same gaming industry field, excellent full knowledge of all casino table games, excel, word, POS system, slot system. Job summary: carry out specific tasks in the gaming operation to the highest standard effiency day to day data – all table games, slots, bar-transaction recording, re checking, analyzing in accordance with gaming policies and procedures laid down by the company and gaming laws

CONTACT: 941-3737

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Email: casablancacasino1@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

EVA HARVEY

#48 Tower Drive, Deep Water Lane, Long Bay Is seeking a

CARETAKER Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-1655 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21255

JUSTINA HANCHELL/IGLESIA DE DIOS IMPACTO DE GLORIA Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

ASSISTANT PASTOR

To assist with church services and Sunday school weekly. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 241-1651

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21250

MARIE JOSEPH Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

HAIR DRESSER

• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 343-3595

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21248

GOOD TASTE WHOLESALE & RETAIL #87 Walkin Plaza, Five Cays

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. • To work 5 days a week Salary: $350 weekly

CONTACT: 345-2061

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

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KATIUSCA RODRIGUEZ #69 Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 242-9063

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21257

MARIE SHOP

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 344-3710

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

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MARTINEZ AUTO REPAIRS

Alsie #20, South Dock. Is seeking to employ a

AUTO MECHANIC • Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 243-6823

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21272

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 244-1490

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21258

IODA STUBBS

#79 Lower Bight, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345-1011

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21276

JEAN-CLAUDE DEMILUS TIRESIAS Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking a

LABOURER

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

CONTACT: 245-3160

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

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

DOMESTIC WORKER

HYACINTH BEEN

104 Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town Is seeking a

Regulating with Honesty, Integrity and Transparency

8 May 2020

NOTICE PHASED RETURN OF IN-OFFICE SERVICES AT THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Effective 11 May 2020, the Financial Services Commission will commence a phased return to work at its offices located at Waterloo Plaza, Grand Turk, and Caribbean Place, Providenciales. Please check the News/Notices page of the Commission’s website at www.tcifsc.tc or contact the Commission at fsc@ tcifsc.tc or (649) 946-5314/946-2550 for details on its protocol for dealing with clients during this phased return to office period. We thank you for your continued patience, understanding and support as we navigate the new normal of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31st MAY 2020)

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-1

Senior Administrative Officer

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Social Development LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and provides support in resource management of finances, human resources, facilities and purchasing. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-2 and CFB1-20-66

Administrative Officer

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services and Ministry of Immigration, Registration, Citizenship, Labor & employment Services DEPARTMENT: Social Development & Ministry of Immigration, Registration, Citizenship, Labor & employment Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-3

Truancy Officer

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social & Library Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 4.1 -$21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: To ensure that all students between the age of 4 – 16 attend school during school hours, etc. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-4

Grounds Maintenance

Worker

Administrative Assistant

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

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

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social & Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department – Iris Stubbs Primary School LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: $499.98 bi – weekly

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-5, LWB1-206, LWB1-20-7, LWB1-20-8, LWB1-20-9, LWB1-20-10

Graduate Secondary Teacher

Visual Arts, Social Studies, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Integrated Science), Music, Mathematics and Industrial Arts MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Long Bay High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-11

Vice Principal

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Long Bay Primary School) SALARY: $43,111.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for assisting the Principal with the administration of the daily operations of the primary school. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-12

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education LOCATION: Providenciales (Long Bay Primary School) SALARY: Grade 4: $21,935.00 per annum

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-13, LWB120-16, LWB1-20-19

Graduate Primary Teacher, Music Teacher, Physical Education Teacher DEPARTMENT: Education Department MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services LOCATION: Providenciales (Long Bay Primary School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-14

Assistant Teacher

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education LOCATION: Providenciales (Long Bay Primary School) SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a paraprofessional position which has responsibility for working under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-15

Guidance CounsellorPrimary School

DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES and Library Services LOCATION: Providenciales (Long Bay Primary School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position which provides independent and confidential guidance and counselling services to students. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-18

School Warden (Primary School)

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social & Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Long Bay Primary School) JOB SUMMARY: This is a supervisory position responsible primarily for the safety of pupils crossing the road at a designated point or points on their journeys to and from school and ensuring that pupils remain in class while school is in session. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-19

Special Education Needs Teacher

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education LOCATION: Providenciales- (Long Bay High and Ianthe Pratt Primary School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-20

Watchman

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department – Marjorie Basden High School LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: $563.75 bi – weekly JOB SUMMARY: To ensure the safety and security of the students, staff, and the school buildings during Assigned work hours. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-21

School Security Officer

MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture, Social & Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department

LOCATION: Grand Turk (Helena Jones Robinson High School) SALARY: SALARY: $642.50 bi – weekly JOB SUMMARY: To ensure that the school operates in an environment which is conducive to students’ learning and that staff and students are safe and secure while school is in session.

JOB SUMMARY To provide support service to the Primary Health Care Department personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, moving of clients, supplies and materials. JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-20-26

Community Health Aide

Emergency Medical Technician

JOB SUMMARY: This is a practical position, with basic level responsibility for ensuring that culturally diverse populations and underserved communities receive proper medical attention.

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will respond to emergencies in a safe manner and assist in the extrication, stabilization, care and transportation of the ill and injured as Required.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-20-22

MINISTRY: Health Agriculture and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Department LOCATION: Salt Cay SALARY: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-20-23

Clinical Nurse/Midwife

DEPARTMENT: Health, Promotion and Advocacy Unit MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture and Human Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is a professional nursing position with responsibility for HIV/AIDS/STI patient health care in the HIV Prevention Unit, Primary Health Care clinics and the community at large. JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-20-24

Public Health Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture and Human Services LOCATION: Providenciales and North Caicos SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be required to deliver effective comprehensive primary health care services focused on disease prevention, health promotion and maintenance in the clinic, homes and communities through the utilization of the nursing process. JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-20-25

Porter

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Unit (PHCU) MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture and Human Services LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: $499.67 Bi-Weekly

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture and Human Services LOCATION: Various SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-20-27

Medical Technologist

DEPARTMENT: National Public Health Laboratory MINISTRY: Health, Agriculture and Human Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6- $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Medical technologists, also known as clinical laboratory technologists, perform and analyse the results of complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids. JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB01-20-28

Registrar of Lands

MINISTRY: Attorney General Chambers DEPARTMENT: Land Registry LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9 $59,552.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Organizational management of the Land Registry and more specifically for checking, approving, registration, and safe custody of land title and fulfilling the duties, responsibilities and functions of the Registrar of Land in accordance with the Registered Land Ordinance and Stamp Duties Ordinance. JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB01-20-29

Senior Land Compliance Officer

MINISTRY: Attorney General Chambers DEPARTMENT: Crown Land Unit LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 $33,415.00 per annum

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

May 23-29, 2020

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Land Compliance Officer is a middle level post in the Crown Land Unit. The Senior Land Compliance Officer and subordinate Land Compliance Officer(s) are responsible for monitoring use of all Crown Land in the area to which they are assigned other than protected areas. JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB01-20-30

Senior District Surveyor MINISTRY: Attorney General Chambers DEPARTMENT: Survey and Mapping LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 $33,415.00 per annum

design of all Government Civil works, across the islands, and is required to oversee and monitor their construction, and to conduct regular inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality controls procedures are maintained. JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB01-20-34

Contracts Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Ministry: Infrastructure, Housing and Planning and Development LOCATION: GRAND Turk SALARY: Grade 7 $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in the effective execution of the Surveying and Mapping operations and functions, within the assigned District, which includes Grand Turk, Salt Cay, North and South Caicos, and neighbouring Cays.

JOB SUMMARY: The Contracts Coordinator is responsible for preparing and maintaining spreadsheet databases of Public Works Projects, Tenders, Contracts, Contractors and Consultants to ensure the proper management of Contracts by PWD as well as required by Government Financial and Audit regulations.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB1-20-31

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-20-35

Assistant Land Registration Officer

DEPARTMENT: Land Registry Department MINISTRY: Attorney General Chambers LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4 $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position for the Lands Division. The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the assigned unit. JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB01-20-32

Chief Valuation Officer DEPARTMENT: Valuation Office MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9 $59,552.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior managerial position with national responsibility for shaping the land development, acquisition, disposal, and valuation policy of the TCI.

Deputy Director

MINISTRY: Office of the Premier & District Administration LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a Senior Management position with responsibility of assisting the Executive Director for the effective and efficient management of the affairs of the Office of the Premier, Local Government, Community Affairs and TCI-London Office and provides the critical interface between the Premier’s Office and the TCIG, TCI Business Organizations, Non-Government Organizations, Legislative Assembly and Cabinet. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-38

Training Officer

DEPARTMENT: Department of Emergencies and Disaster Management MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Disaster and Gaming LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum

MINISTRY: Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1 $ 51,147.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Training and Education Manager (TEM) The Training Officer will assist in identifying training needs, plan, and design and implement training programmes, develop, implement and sustain a vibrant comprehensive disaster management (CDM) public education outreach programme and conduct evaluation of training programmes.

JOB SUMMARY: The Civil Design Engineer is responsible for the

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-40

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB01-20-33

Civil Design Engineer

Disaster Operations Manager

DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management of Emergencies MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Disaster and Gaming LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 – $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be responsible for the administration and management of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies’ policy and Plan Development program. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-41

Public Information and Media Manager DEPARTMENT: Department of Disaster Management of Emergencies MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Disaster and Gaming LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: To develop Public Relations Campaigns, write press releases, conduct radio interviews, produce television programs, develop and manage social media presence and other related functions to increase public awareness of disaster threats and the measures that should be adopted to cope with them. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-42 JOB TITLE: Deputy Director MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Disaster, Maritime and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management and Emergencies LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY The post holder is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the work and staff of the Department and Emergency Operations. Assists in the effective implementation of measures for the effective management of the operational programme, and operational readiness of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) through the integration and collaboration of other sectors. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-43

Policy and Programme Manager DEPARTMENT: Emergencies and Disaster

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES Management MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Disaster and Gaming LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the administration and management of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies’ policy and Plan Development program. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-44

Community Preparedness Officer

DEPARTMENT: Emergencies and Disaster Management MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Disaster and Gaming LOCATION: South Caicos & North-Middle Caicos SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The job holder assists in managing the Department’s Community Preparedness, Shelter and volunteer Management Programmes in collaboration with government departments, private sector and voluntary organizations. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-45

Director of Gaming

MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Disaster and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Gaming Inspectorate LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: $101,000.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The job holder is the head of the Gaming Inspectorate and is responsible for its management and for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department. JOB REFERENCE NO:

CFB1-20-46

Environmental Outreach Coordinator MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Disaster and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Environment and Coastal Resources LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The post has island-wide and national significance but with emphasis in Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos, mandated to plan, direct, promote and implement DECR’s

interpretive and educational programmes in order to achieve the goals of the Department.

petroleum and dangerous substances in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-47

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-51

MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Disaster and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Environment and Coastal Resources LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5 $26,650.00 per annum

DEPARTMENT: Road Safety Department MINISTRY: Home Affairs Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum

Conservation Officer

JOB SUMMARY: This is a mid-level post, with national responsibility for the enforcement of all pertinent environmental, fisheries and maritime laws in TCI. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-48

Energy and Utilities Commissioner

MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Energy and Utilities LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 10 $73,185.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This senior level management position is responsible for the nationwide multi sector regulatory oversight of the Energy and Electricity, Water and Sewerage and the Petroleum Sectors of the TCI. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-49

Energy Analyst

MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Energy and Utilities LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Provide research and analytical support to the Energy and Utilities Department by conducting effective analysis of conventional and nonconventional energy generation and energy use in the TCI. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-50

Fuel Officer

DEPARTMENT: Energy and Utilities Department MINISTRY: Home Affairs Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a statutory post established in the Petroleum Ordinance for the regulation of

Liaison Officer

JOB SUMMARY: To ensure that all public and private vehicles are in compliance with the Road Safety Ordinance and to assist with the processing of vehicle registration, Driver’s Licenses and Data Entry. JOB REFERNCE NO: CFB1-20-52

Plumber

MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Water Undertaking LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The post holder is responsible provide support to the Water Undertaking in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network. JOB REFERENCE: CFB1-20-53

Senior Immigration Officer

DEPARTMENT: Immigration MINISTRY: Immigration, Citizenship, Labour & Employment LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a middle management position which has departmental responsibility for the supervision of junior Staff at the office, airport and field duties JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-54

Intelligence Manager

DEPARTMENT: Immigration Department MINISTRY: Immigration, Citizenship, Labour & Employment LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 JOB SUMMARY: This position is to support the Department in the key areas of tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, and sustainment of the Intelligence Team.

May 23-29, 2020

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-55

Compliance and Enforcement Manager

DEPARTMENT: Immigration Department MINISTRY: Immigration, Citizenship, Labour & Employment LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY To support the Department in the key areas of tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, and sustainment of the Taskforce Team. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-56

Radar Operator

MINISTRY: Immigration, Citizenship, Labour & Employment DEPARTMENT: Coastal Radar Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 5.1 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: To monitor Radar targets and radio communications. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-58

Immigration Officer

MINISTRY: Immigration, Citizenship, Labour & Employment DEPARTMENT: Immigration Department LOCATION: Various SALARY: GRADE 5 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a Law Enforcement position which supports the Senior Immigration officers and by extent the Border control and Enforcement (Immigration Department). JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-59

Network & Wiring Specialist

MINISTRY: Finance, Trade and Investment DEPARTMENT: CITU LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This position will seek to address the need for permanent IT personnel presence and support on the island of Providenciales to service the IT needs of Government Offices. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-20-63

Clerical Assistant

MINISTRY:Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Enid Capron Primary School) SALARY: Grade 3.1 $16,707.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the office. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-64

Customer Service Clerks

DEPARTMENT: Customer Service Center MINISTRY: Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Customer services is an integral part of the Department of an organization, especially one like the Ministry of Border Control Customer Service Department known as the One Stop Shop. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-20-65

Citizenship Caseworker

DEPARTMENT:Registration and Citizenship MINISTRY: Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services LOCATION: Grand Turk & Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position which has departmental responsibility in assisting the department of Registration and Citizenship in the execution of various documents. JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-20-67

Head of Secretariat

MINISTRY: Office of the Premier LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7- $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior position responsible for coordinating the political and administrative interface between the Minister and Permanent Executive Director in the allocated Ministry.

VACANCIES EXISTING WITHIN STATUTORY AGENGIES JOB REFERENCE NO: HSB1-20-01

Clerical Assistant

MINISTRY: Health Secretariat LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 3.1 $16,707.50 per annum & Allowances JOB SUMMARY: To assist the work within the office of the Health Secretariat and its efficient administrative responsibilities. JOB REFERENCE NO: HSB1-20-02 JOB TITLE: Board Secretary MINISTRY: Health Secretariat LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this job will attend all meetings of the Board, the three professional Councils, and the Health Appeals Tribunal, prepare the Minutes of all the meetings, and keep a record of the proceedings and the decisions made. JOB REFERENCE NO: HSB1-20-03

Health Professions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Investigating & Compliance Officer

MINISTRY: Health Secretariat LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this job will ensure the efficient investigating and monitoring operations of the Health Secretariat, in support of the role, duties and functions of the Health Registrar.

For full details regarding this position please visit our website at https://www.gov.tc/government-vacancies Please note: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed). (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31st MAY 2020)

May 23-29, 2020

S & F WHOLESALE CASH & CARRY LTD

ISLAND DRILLING LTD. Industrial Drive, Grand Turk

MECHANIC

Salary: $9.00 hourly Duties include routine maintenance of the company’s fleet of vehicles.

LABOURER

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Salary: $7.00 hourly Duties include cleaning and preparing the job site,

loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines.

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands.

smooth surface for laying asphalt.

Is seeking to Employee an:

PAVER FOREMAN

Salary: $9.00 hourly Duties include spreading, rolling, tamping and patching asphalt or similar material to form surfaces of roads, driveways and parking lots.

GRADER FOREMAN

Salary: $9.00 hourly Duties include direct grading, milling and trucking to create a

These positions are currently held by work permit holders

Contact: 649-244-4007. Email: islanddrillingltd@gmail.com

Applicants who TC Islanders should send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board.

SEASIDE BEACH CAFE

SHARKBITE

#1 Ocean Club East Plaza, Grace Bay. Is seeking to employ a

#10 Bridge Road, Turtle Cove Marina. Is seeking a

• Measure and mix raw ingredients, bake and decorate items, and ensure that all raw and finished goods adhere to quality and food safety standards. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, and resetting dining areas. Preparing dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking dining areas and cook stations. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

BAKER

DISHWASHER

CONTACT: 946-5885 OR 231-4242 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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CONTACT: 941-5090

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

21273

INVENTORY & PRICING CLERK JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and update inventory records • Review and apply inventory activities , including movements and depletion • Develop and implement efficient inventory management procedures • Reconcile inventory discrepancies • Report any stock issues to management and place product orders as necessary • Implement a loss prevention program • Compiling balance, price and cost reports • Stocking and distributing supplies or merchandise

REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • •

5-6 years experience in related field of work Must be honest, meticulous, work independently or in a team Must be able to follow direction/instructions Must be friendly and work well with other Must possess knowledge of computer programs e.i. Quick Books, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook • Must be able to work any day of the week, holidays and work different shift • Must have knowledge of BACKOFFICE POS SYSTEM • Must pass extensive criminal background check Salary range $ 7.00 – $8.00 per hour , commensurate with experience.

CONTACT: 941-8112

This Position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department.

Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd., wishes to recruit a

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

PROJECT SITE ENGINEER

(2 positions) Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least ten years suitable experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large commercial and residential building projects, together with a suitable professional qualification in Quantity Surveying. General duties will include preliminary budgeting, the preparation of detailed Bills of Quantities, project estimating, the procurement of materials, labour and subcontractors, financial forecasting and reporting, managing all contractual and legal issues, and general commercial control in all aspects. A proven track record demonstrating the ability to manage all commercial aspects of construction projects must be shown. Strong leadership, communication, organization and presentation skills are essential. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends. Salary starts at US$60k per annum, based on qualifications and experience. Applications must be made in writing and should include career history and the names and contact details of at least two references. Position currently held by work permit holder. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should also submit copies of their application to the Labour Department. All applications will be properly reviewed and suitably qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications should be received by 31st May 2020 and sent to:

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Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least fifteen years suitable experience as a Project Site Engineer on large commercial and residential building projects, together with a suitable professional qualification in Construction Technology. A proven track record demonstrating the ability to complete projects on time, within budget, to a high standard of quality, and all within a demanding schedule must be shown. The main role of this position is to accurately provide line and level for the trades and the successful candidate must be fully conversant with modern setting out techniques using GPS, Total Station, Theodolite etc. Strong leadership, communication and organization skills are essential, together with experience with very high quality finishings. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends. Salary starts at US$50k per annum, based on qualifications and experience. Applications must be made in writing and should include career history and the names and contact details of at least two references. Position currently held by work permit holder. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit copies of their application to the Labour Department. All applications will be properly reviewed and suitably qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications should be received by 31st May 2020 and sent to:

Steve Thompson Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd. Project House 930 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel: 941 3508. Fax: 941 5824. Email: info@projetech.tc

Steve Thompson Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd. Project House 930 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel: 941 3508. Fax: 941 5824. Email: info@projetech.tc 21281

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May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS TCI ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD.

STEPHANE GAUDET

Requires a Certified

#3 Bougainvillea Dr, Leeward, Providenciales. Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI

SKILLS REQUIRED:

ELEVATOR SUPERVISOR

NANNY

• Responsible and experienced nanny to take care of 2 elementary aged children • Minimum 5 years of experience in childcare or education • The applicant must be responsible, respectful, reliable, trustworthy and punctual • The applicant must be CPR certified • The applicant must be able to drive and have a current TCI Drivers License • The applicant must be able to swim

DUTIES:

• Care of children, including educational learning and play • Outdoor activities including taking them on walks, bicycle rides, and swimming • Preparing healthy meals and snacks • Cleaning and general housekeeping while children are in school • Driving children to and from school activities on a per need basis Salary: $7.25/hourly

Please send applications to gaudetstephanetci@gmail.com or 231-4537

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of resume to Labour Department. Position is held by a work permit holder. 21268

TROPICAL IMAGING

• Must have at least 10 years of experience in elevator installation, repair and troubleshooting with Otis, Kone, ECC, and Jrt Controller with at least 10 years’ experience at supervisory level, making budget knowledge of QuickBooks payroll • Must speak English and French • Must be willing to meet clients and present sales pitch • Must be willing to work after hours, holidays and weekends Salary $30.00 per hour This position is for work permit renewal Applicant should send resume to:tcielevator@hotmail.com deadline is July 26th, 2019 qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY #708 BANANA BOAT, TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

363 Grace Bay Road, Provo. Seeking a full-time qualified and experienced

JOURNALIST

To write for a high-end video and storytelling company on Providenciales. Applicant must have at least 10 years of experience at a minimum of 3 different publications. Bachelor’s degree in journalism required. Experience in journalism research, community reporting and editing is necessary. Applicant also must have experience working in a fast-paced office environment and ability to produce content on deadline. Applicants should be technology-savvy and comfortable working in a high-tech and fast moving environment. Working weekends, public holidays and long hours is not uncommon. Salary $24,000 per annum. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Email all resumes, references and previous work to the email address below and submit application to the Labour Department: preston@tropicalimaging.com

21266

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and other work necessary. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-244-7033

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

21259

TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Sailfish Lane, Venetian Road Is seeking a

CLEANER

3 years’ min experience working with villa turnover protocols, evening and weekend work is a must. English and Spanish required. Live in. Car required. Salary: $1,085 monthly CONTACT: 231-1474 EMAIL: TRANQUILITYTCI@GMAIL.COM

P.O. Box 433, Providenciales Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

21278

UNIQUE TOURS & RENTALS

TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY

708 Banana Boat, Turtle Cove Is seeking to employ a

Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

UPHOLSTERER

• Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 244-7033

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

21287

ZOO KEEPER

• Arrange vet visits. • Maintain safety for animals and visitors. • Setting up feeding schedules. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 441-8687

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21290

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS The Law Firm of

SUNNY FOODS RETAIL & WHOLESALE LTD

STANFIELD GREENE

Is seeking to Employee an :

MERCHANDISER

is seeking one (1) suitably qualified

ATTORNEY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applicants should have at least 15+ years of practical experience with emphasis in the field of litigation at both the trial and appellate level; general knowledge of legal principles and precedents of statutory and constitutional law, civic, criminal administrative, employment, contract and procurement law and should possess good writing skills and have an eye for details. An annual salary package of approximately US$80,000.00 (is negotiable and based on experience). Applicants should apply by sending their resume or CV to:

STANFIELD GREENE PO Box 481, Graceway House, Building A, Suite 201 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands ATTENTION: Clayton S. Greene Tel: (649)-941-3101. Fax: 941-3102. Email: csg@stanfieldgreene.com Only those Applicants that will be interviewed will be contacted. The position is currently being held by a work permit holder.

21484

• Must be trained in merchandising and item categorization and posses certificate • Must be posses a minimum of 6- 8 years of job experience in merchandising and outfitting • Must be willing to work extended hours daily/weekly • Must be proficient in Sams 4s SPT-4740 Reflections • Must be available to work different shifts day, evening and night • Must be available to work variable schedules • Must be willing to work in different environments (coolers, freezers, warehouse) • Must be proficient in Back Office Implementation Ordering System • Must be familiar or possess relationship with local and out of country suppliers and ordering systems. • Must be proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Backoffice • Must be willing and able to work in a team setting or as an individual Salary range $ 7.00 – $8.00 per hour , commensurate with experience.

CONTACT: 941-8112

This Position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department.

21270

The successful candidate will be responsible for the firm’s civil and criminal litigation.

May 23-29, 2020 Requires a Certified

ELEVATOR TECHNICIAN

• Must have at least 10 years of experience in elevator installation, repair and troubleshooting with Otis, Kone, ECC, and Jrt Controller • Must be capable of reading and understanding factor level • Must be self-motivated, punctual and able to work autonomously • Must be willing to work after hours, holidays and weekends Salary $20.00 per hour This position is for work permit renewal Applicant should send resume to:tcielevator@hotmail. com deadline is July 26th, 2019 qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

VACANCIES

Acting on behalf of our clients B&J RESTAURANT BAR

#17 Wheeland, Providenciales

LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY Clean, fix items in storage. Contact: 341-7165

COWDREY LIGHTBOURNE

#46D Paradise Road, Glass Shack

LABOURER - $6.50 HOURLY Clean Yard, clean car, etc. Contact: 431-2338

BLACK BOY AND JEAN TRUCKING

LABOURER - $6.50 HOURLY Loading in and off truck, etc. Contact: 242-3631

RENEWAL WORK PERMITS 21262

ALDARRO CONSTRUCTION CO. Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, dispose of garbage and any other duties as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 331-1625 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.

21297

GOODMARK JEWELLERS

Duties: to manage a Jewellery Store, to keep Strict management of Inventory and sales. SALARY: $40.00 per hour

LIVE-IN BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 332-5690

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

21303

#2 Shirley Cl., Boddle Way, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

TECHNICIAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Greet customers Receive payments by cash, Credit cards and cheques, Issue receipts and change. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

EMINTHE PROSPRERE Leeward Highway, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-8035

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

21307

CONTACT: 241-2179

CONTACT: 247-4924 OR 347-1511

FRANKLYN MISICK Church Folly, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, dispose of garbage and any other duties as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-0045

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work Permit holder. 21296

MECHANIC

SALES PERSON

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

ZOOM ZOOM TOURS

CONTACT: 241-7860

#87 MARBY DRIVE, JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

#76 Tampa Road, Blue Hills. Is seeking to employ a

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged To send copy of their resume To The Labour Board. These positions Are currently held by work permit holders. 21294

ALEXANDER FREITES

TEKORAH PRATT HAYLES

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

GRAND CRUISE CENTER, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

SALES MANAGER

TECHNICAL CLEANING SERVICES REPAIRS & SUPPLIES

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

CONTACT: 247-9212

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 21298

PROVO STEVEDORING

Port Administration Building, P.O. Box 427, South Dock Is seeking to employ a

STEVEDORE

• Discharge and Backload all vessels • Mooring and Unmooring of all vessels • Carry out all other duties as directed by the Supervisor. Salary: $13.78 hourly

Contact: 649-9418975/9418890/9418891

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21288

21264

TCI ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD.

Belongers only apply

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

21260

KERMITT A. WILLIAMS Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-7211

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work Permit Holder. 21292

THE PINNACLE

#296 GRACE BAY ROAD, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • Be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $7.00 per hour CONTACT: 941-7366 EMAIL: MANAGER@PINNACLEONGRACEBAY.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21245

TCMillwork ltd.

Architectural Woodworking, Cabinetry and Design South Dock Road, P.O. Box 238. Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

CNC Operator - CNC Router

Labourer SKILLS REQUIRED:

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5 years work experience in woodworking, joinery and cabinet making. • Trained to help cabinet maker, furniture carpenter • Cleaning the shop, offload materials, stack materials Salary at $7.00 per hour

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Skills required for all 8 positions below: • Individual must have previous experience with manufacture, construction, and installation of high end cabinetry. • Must be familiar with operation of all current woodworking machinery and tools with proper safety practices. • Must be able to read Auto-Cad drawings. • English speaking, bilingual preferred.

• 5 years work experience in manufacturing furniture, woodworking, joinery and cabinet making. Salary at $10.00 per hour Position: Furniture Carpenter-Cabinet Maker-Finish Carpenter-Carpenter • 5 years work experience in manufacturing furniture, woodworking, joinery and cabinet making. Salary at $9.00 per hour

Machinery Technician SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5 years work experience in maintaining, adjusting, tuning and repairing woodworking machinery. Such as 5 heads molder machine, hydraulic press, planner, shaper, thickness sander, etc. • Trained to fit this position. Salary at $9.00 per hour

DUTIES:

Joinery, manufacturing, finishing and or re-finishing of furniture, cabinets and woodwork in general including installation. Assist other employees in general millshop operations and maintenance. Must be professional and courteous.

Please send applications to: tcmillwork@tciway.tc. Contact person: Stephane Gaudet 231-4537.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of resume to Labour Department. All positions are held by work permit holders.

21267

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

IJ BAR RESTAURANT

Back Road, Blue Hills. Is seeking to employ a

C OO K

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $7.50 hourly

Contact: 241-0576 or 342-8641

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21306 SUN AND SEA PROPERTY SERVICES Sams Building, Downtown Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE Repairs, plumbing, drywall. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 232-2001

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21263

ADVERTISE

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33 PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

IRVCO/ M&A SERVICES LTD.

P&D EMPLOYMENT

Acting on behalf of Caribbean Construction Builders #999 Leeward Highway. Tel: 946-5907

#489 Leeward Highway. Is seeking a

Maintenance Worker - $7.25 hourly

SITE MANAGER - $2,500 MONTHLY

fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs.

Labourer - $7.25 hourly

Set up equipment, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

Overseeing daily operations, scheduling time management, monitoring progress and update cliental

Cutting tiles, applying mortar on tile, tile alignment.

SPRAY PAINTER - $10 HOURLY

Laying Tiles.

Utilize spray gun and apply paint with all specifications, employ heat or oven paint drying techniques for special purpose finisher.

Contact: 242-6987

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders

TILE SETTER - $10 HOURLY

TILE LAYER - $10 HOURLY MASON - $10 HOURLY

Laying blocks, plastering.

Finish Carpenter - $10 hourly Building cabinets, vanities, etc. Carpenter - $10 hourly Building roofs.

21305

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders 21311

SEAFOOD HAVEN RESTAURANT

OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

HELPER/CLEANER

VACANCIES

#101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay, Providenciales

#12 Musgrove Cl., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, assisted other personnel as needed, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-3791

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21286

- - - -

Finish Carpenter

Follow blueprints/building plans; Access/calculate materials needed daily; Must be able to meet with clients to go over any changes to design concepts; Manage all structural installations and installation of windows, mouldings (interior/ exterior) and intricate finishing works. - Precision/High-end finished carpentry a must; - Wages $10 per hour (6 days a week and holidays).

Maintenance Worker

- Must be able to repair/install sheetrock, tiles or any maintenance requests; - Repair plumbing/minor electrical issues; - Calculate materials needed, inspect properties for leaks or damages and prepare list for weekly repairs. - Clear construction debris, garbage and clean gutters/windows. - Wages $8 per hour (6 days a week and holidays)

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

CONTACT: 946-5855 -OR- 344-8971 EMAIL RESUME: HELLO@THEKFORCE.COM

The positions are currently held by work permit holders. Interested Belongers are encouraged to send resume to the Labour Board. 21310

HORIZON CONSTRUCTION LTD. #7 THE VENETIAN, VENETIAN RD. PROVIDENCIALES. T:431-2971 IS LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION;

Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Road, #E103. Providenciales

Owner Liaisons Representative Professional Consultancy firm looking for an Owner Liaisons Representative to oversee all local and international marketing and sales efforts and act as a primary liaison with owners, tenants, existing vendors and brokers. Candidates must have 15+ years’ experience in true 5-star luxury resorts and have a Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and tourism and a Master’s degree in leadership management. Candidates must have knowledge of the sales process, local laws related to real estate and business analysis. Additionally candidates must have ability and proven record to meet sales goals, engage in negotiation, accommodate customer needs, build relationships and manage processes. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required. Must be fluent in English, German and French and knowledge of Scandinavian languages will be a benefit. Must be flexible with hours; on call 24 hours per day and works weekends as well as requires minimal supervision to work with good time management skills. Salary $2,500 per month. Please submit resumes to matt@pronetcapital.com by May 31st 2020

All interested applicants, please send resumes to info@ho2group.com. Qualified belongers are encouraged to submit resume to the Labour department, Providenciales. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

PROJECT ENGINEER MANAGER Plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities within the organization. Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization’s established policies and objectives. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to top management. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or higher, fifteen [15] years’ experience in managing projects, Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related professional body, Competent in the use of Microsoft Project, MS Office; AutoCAD drawings and other technical drawings. Starting Salary $52,000 per annum This position is being advertised for a work permit renewal.

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May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Science & Technology

Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK

Covid-19 can be killed with soap and water.

Coronavirus: ‘Wash hands at least six times a day’ WASHING your hands at least six to 10 times a day makes catching infections such as coronavirus much less likely, a study by UK researchers suggests. It looked at data, from 2006-09, on viruses structurally very similar to the deadly pandemic strain circulating now. Coronaviruses are a family of virus that most usually cause mild illness such as the common cold. And all of them, including the pandemic one, can be killed by soap and water. Each winter the Medical Research Council asks people in England whether they have flu-like respiratory symptoms and tests those who do for common cold coronavirus infections. And the study, published in Wellcome Open Research and awaiting peer review, found the 1,663 participants were much less

likely to be infected if they washed their hands at least six times a day. Hand-washing more than 10 times a day did not appear to cut the risk of infection further, however. Study author Dr Sarah Beale, from University College London, said: “Good hand hygiene should be practised at all times regardless of whether you show symptoms or not. “This will help protect yourself and prevent unwittingly spreading the virus to others around you.” A Public Health England official said: “Regular hand-washing for at least 20 seconds is one of the best ways of stopping the spread of coronavirus, particularly after you blow your nose, sneeze or cough, as well as before eating or cooking. “Also, it’s a good idea to get into the habit after you’ve been out in public places or on transport.” (BBC)

A TRIAL to see whether two anti-malarial drugs could prevent Covid-19 has begun in Brighton and Oxford. Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine or a placebo will be given to more than 40,000 healthcare workers from Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. All the participants are staff who are in contact with Covid-19 patients. US President Donald Trump was criticised this week after he said he had been taking hydroxychloroquine, despite warnings it might be unsafe. The first UK participants in the global trial are being enrolled on Thursday at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals and the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. They will be given either hydroxychloroquine or a placebo for three months. At sites in Asia, participants will be given chloroquine or a placebo. These are the first of a planned 25 UK sites, with results expected by the end of the year. The trial is open to anyone delivering direct care to coronavirus patients in the UK, as long as they have not been diagnosed with Covid-19. It will test whether the drugs can prevent healthcare workers exposed to the virus from contracting it. ‘BENEFICIAL OR HARMFUL’ One of the study’s leaders, Prof Nicholas White at the University of Oxford said: “We really do not know if chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine are beneficial or harmful against Covid-19.” But, he said, a randomised controlled trial such as this one, where neither the participant nor the researchers know who has been given the drug or a placebo, was the best way to find out. “A widely available, safe and

Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine or a placebo will be given to more than 40,000 healthcare workers from Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.

effective vaccine may be a long way off,” said Prof Martin Llewelyn from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, who is also leading the study. “If drugs as well-tolerated as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine could reduce the chances of catching Covid-19, this would be incredibly valuable.” The drugs can reduce fever and inflammation and are used as both a prevention and a treatment for malaria. Hydroxychloroquine regulates the body’s immune response and is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus - an inflammatory disease caused by an overactive immune system. Lupus charities in the UK and US have raised concerns that demand for the drug associated with coronavirus could threaten the supply for patients who already rely on it. The drug gained attention after US

SAM’S SHOP

ROSELEE MISICK

SUNNY FOODS RETAIL & WHOLESALE LTD

#12 Musgrove Cl., Kew Town, Is seeking a

#93 Leeside Ave., Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 231-5170

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

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Domestic Worker - $6.25 hourly Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store

Labourer - $6.50 hourly

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

Is now interviewing for the following positions:

Purchaser - $8.00 hourly Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items.

Technician - $10 hourly

Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems

CONTACT: 342-2511

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders

President Donald Trump suggested it may be beneficial, and this week said he was taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off coronavirus. The US Food and Drug Administration warned against use of the medication outside hospitals, where the agency has granted temporary authorisation for its use in some cases, or clinical trials. While the University of Oxford trial is taking place in a controlled clinical environment, the World Health Organization has warned that some individuals were selfmedicating and risked causing themselves serious harm. It has not yet been shown to be safe and effective in the prevention or treatment of coronavirus and can cause dangerous heart arrhythmias. The trial also involves researchers from the UK, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Italy. (BBC)

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LABOURER

• Responsible for doing Manuel work • Loading and unloading Container • Assisting in stocking shelves • Should be physically fit to lift products 50lb or more • Being able to work at heights • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. Salary $7.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 941-8112

This Position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department.

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AEMS/EUGENE WALKIN

2 BOOK KEEPERS

TILE LAYER

#21 THE BIGHT, PRINCESS DRIVE Is seeking to employ

• Maintaining the inventory, banking, payroll and etc. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $2,100 per month

CONTACT: 649-232-5144

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21321

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS AGNES SWANN CENTRAL SQUARE, NORTH CAICOS Is seeking

#183 MARBLE DR, MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS Is seeking to employ a

• The experience applicant must have experience in laying of tiles on wall and floor. • Must also be experienced and knowledgeable to lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass and other types of tile on external and internal walls and floors. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 649-341-2911 EMAIL: AEMSELECTRICAL@ GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

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LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 246-4769

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holder 21326

D & D BETTER BRAIDS Of Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER HELPER

Duties: Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-4378

B&B SERVICES

CATCH THE WAVE

• Repair and service AC. • Painting, small plumbing. Salary: $10.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-243-8471

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21330

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER This Position Reports to the Senior ATC/ATS Manager This is a specialized technical position. It reports to the Senior Air Traffic Controller has unit-level authority for the control and coordination of aircraft and vehicular traffic operation in Turks and Caicos Islands aerodromes and their airspace. The incumbent is required to produce flight plans, plan, and control and coordinate air traffic flow. Additionally, the incumbent is required to produce and disseminate weather updates, provide aircraft with navigational assistance, record statistics carryout equipment checks and produce reports. Salary: $37, 260.00 per annum

Blue Haven Resort Boat House, Leeward Palms Is seeking a

BOAT CAPTAIN

• Responsible for the safe operation of vessel and ensure that it is operated and crewed according to both company and legal guidelines. • To work 6 days a week Salary: $25 hourly

CONTACT: 9413047 OR 231-3875

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

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MAXLIN GELCIUS

Hospital Road, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

AC TECHINICAN This Position Reports to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager Diagnose causes of problems and/or failures in air conditioning systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs. Installs air conditioning equipment and systems for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities. Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition. Performs routine and preventive maintenance as needed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems. Repairs air conditioning systems and/or components (e.g. pumps, motors, air handlers, fan coils, piping, etc.) Responds to emergency situations during or after working hours, not limited to holidays and day offs. Ability to Travel throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands for the purpose of installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC systems at airports located on other islands. Salary: $36, 894.00 per annum

CONTACT: 346-3638

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is for work permit 21358 renewal

E9’S TAKE OUT CAFE

Front Street, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week. Weekends and holidays if needed. Salary: $6.50 per hour

These positions are held by work permit holders. Perspective applicants who are belongers kindly send copies of your application to the TCI Labor Board. Interest persons must submit their applications on or before June 5, 2020 to:

Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-946-4420, Fax# 9415996. Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com

CONTACT: 243-0591

Belongers are encouraged to send a resume to the Labour Board. This is for a First time work permit application 21334

AC TECHNICIAN/ MAINTENANCE WORKER

This Position Reports to the Terminal Manager/Cleaning Supervisor The cleaner performs janitorial duties to include terminal and landside surroundings. Cleans building floors by sweeping, moping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing them Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training). Salary: $7.00 per hour

- to take care of toddler - must be experienced with caring for kids of all ages - must be able to work 6 days a week, weekends and holidays Salary: $6.50 per hour

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by 21357 Village lot, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

TERMINAL CLEANER

IDALIA ASTWOOD

WEST ROAD, GRAND TURK Is seeking to Employ a

CONTACT: 232-6534

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21333 21336

ANDRE JEAN

108 BLUE MARTIN PLAZA, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CAREGIVER

• Caring for my spouse. • Applicant must be gentle and willing to care. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 346-1243

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21365

CAYA RENTAL

122 PALM CIRCLE EAST, LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $15 hourly

CONTACT: 649-343-4663

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21339

DOMINIQUE HAIR CENTER

104 ALICE & ALICE BUILDING, AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

3 NAIL TECHNICIANS

Manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, nail fills, nail repair, and etc. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345- 5137

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. The positions are currently held by work permit holders 21342

EDITH MESA

BACK SALINA, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

• Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-7157

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a Work permit holder. 21360

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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ASSOCIATED RETAIL & WHOLESALE #111213 William’s Storage, Industrial Park Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

CONTACT: 342-6186

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21355

DEBRA SIMMS

North Creek, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

CONTACT: 241-1591

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21332

DIEUFRANC FENELUS

#4 Evangelic Yard, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 343-0758

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

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EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of C&M Wholesale #38 Dock Yard, Kew Town Is seeking a

STORE HELPER

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 345-0178

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

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CLUB MED TURKOISE

OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: May 26, 2020

DATE OPEN: May 26, 2020

DOMESTIC WORKER

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Clean and tidy all areas to the standard cleanliness within time limits. • Frequent bending, pushing, pulling and kneeling. • Re-set dinner rooms tables and terraces. • Clean dining rooms tables and terraces. • Clean windows, sweep floors, mop floors and polish furniture fixtures in and outside restaurant. • Remove dinner wares, push cart and lift trays from dining rooms. • Work cohesively with restaurant waiters, waitresses and supervisors. • Work with minimum supervision and remain motivated. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.70 per hour.

DATE OPEN: May 26, 2020

DOMESTIC WORKER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Preparing meal ingredients for the Cooks, which include washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients. • Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures. • Keep track of cooking materials and utilizes. • Scrape food from dirty dishes, wash them by hand or place them in the racks to conveyor through the dishwashing machine. • Set up and breakdown buffet. • Empty trash containers as required and maintain assign work station in a safe and sanitary condition. • Maintain cleanliness of work and kitchen areas using proper cleaning chemicals. • Work cohesively with kitchen cooks, sous chefs and head chef. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.70 per hour.

• Making sure all rooms are clean and in top condition for new arrivals and existing guests. • Ensure lobbies, lounges, common areas, restrooms, corridors, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met. • Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers. • Work quickly and efficiently so guests aren’t left hanging around. • Liaise with the head housekeeper and supervisor when rooms are ready for guests. • Ensure the equipment’s use, such as shampooers, polishers and trolleys, is in good working condition. • Being able to use the equipment safely and efficiently. • Ability to bent, lift and walk upstairs. • Report on any shortages, damages or security issues. • Handle reasonable guest’s complaints/ requests and inform head of department. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.70 per hour

DATE OPEN: MAY 26, 2020

LABOURER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. • Gather and empty trash, service, clean, and supply restrooms. • Maintain Controlling stocks for daily use in the department (cleaning products, mop heads, etc.). • Working within the constraints of Health and Safety and adhere to any Health and Safety policies. • Perform nightly deep cleaning of common areas of resort; work overnight and split shifts. • Participate in dishwashing, garbage removal, silver polishing, pot washing or any other areas as necessary in accordance with department needs. • Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.

• Ensure water temperature, and chemical level/proper uses of chemicals are appropriate for cleaning. • Take all necessary action to reduce the loss of silverware, flatware, china and glassware. • Collect towels from around beach and pool. • Work closely with the kitchen and restaurant staffs to ensure quality production. • Ability to multitask, responsible, organize, basic repairs and basic culinary skills. • Ability to maintain computerizes filing system and records as per organization procedure. • Ability to bent, stand for long hours and knowledge of cleaning equipment’s and machines. • Ability to walk up and down stairs, bent, physical strength, stamina and lifts 50lbs. • Ability to comprehend and communicate in fluent English. • Excellent communication skills through effectively communicating with guests and management. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.70 per hour

DATE OPEN: May 26, 2020

DOMESTIC WORKER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Load laundry into washer and add specified cleaning agents. • Sort all linens and treat stains. • Take wet, clean items and dry as directed. • Sort and fold or hang clean dried items. • Ability to walk up and down stairs, bent, physical strength, stamina and lifts 50lbs. • Collect all dirty lines from rooms. • Prepared and distributed towels, lines and rags to different departments. • Operated liner feeder, and table’s linen ironing machines. • Monitored and operated computer driven washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and manufacture guidelines. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.70 per hour

Candidates must have the ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts, split shifts, overnight shifts and including weekends and Holidays.

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May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ESTEL PLUMBING #24 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

VACANCY:

HEAD END MANAGER PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

The objective of this position is to manage the HFC infrastructure and services including satellite dish farms

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • • •

Contribute to the deployment and maintenance of HFC infrastructure and services End-to-end HFC troubleshooting, from customer premises to Headend Video quality assurance, to include staging and testing of service Video monitoring and channel planning / management Analyze, Maintain, Update, and develop robust, highly scalable Headend interactive systems CMTS, STB, CM. • Interface with vendor to understand existing products and define new features • Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure successful launches of interactive applications • Support the HE and OSP teams for features and performance tests • Research and stay on top of industrial development of interactive technologies • Maintain satellite dish infrastructure,Network, service visit and service installation KPI’s in acceptable levels. • Any other duties as assigned by the CTO or CEO. • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent. • A post graduate degree would be a plus • At least 7 years experience in the management of HFC Headend and outdoor plant planning experience • At least 5 years supervisory/management experience • Knowledge of MPEG 4 / HD / SD • Knowledge of Conditional Access (CAS), Digital Rights Management (DRM) • Experience working With Encoders, Transcoders, Middleware Vendor systems • Strong knowledge in HFC distribution (end to end) • Video/Cable/Satellite experience in an MSO or telecommunications provider environment. • Testing experience on both analog and digital video equipment used in a traditional headend environment. • Experience using video testing equipment including RF spectrum analyzers, QAM analyzers and MPEG analyzers. • Video headend and video hub testing, integration, and operation experience. • Program stream processing, multiplexing and encryption. • Arris D5 or Appeartv content grooming experience a plus • QAM modulation and maintenance including MER and BER measurements. • MPEG standard knowledge and testing experience. • RF combining network construction and maintenance. • Optical amplifier (i.e. EDFA) network construction and maintenance. • RF distortion measurements including ingress, carrier-to-noise, CSO and CTB. • Leakage measurements knowledge. • Knowledge of video specifications and interfaces to set-top boxes. • Arris headend/Cisco headend experience. • Knowledge of RF forward and return path operation between the STB and headend. • Basic networking concepts. • Optical Engineering Knowledge • Understand Optical Design and Architecture • Cable Network Service Provider Experience • CMTS configuration capabilities • DOCSIS 3.0 experience • CCNA Certification (will be an asset) • Understanding of IPTV, preferably Mediaroom or Minerva and video compression

DEADLINE:

Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to https://careers.digicelgroup.com The closing date for applications is June 05, 2020 21367

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

CONTACT: 241-0397

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21317

EXPRESS EQUIPMENT LTD.

P.O Box 1125 South Dock Rd, Providenciales

LABOURER

Nature of position: • Clean Shop • Heavy Lifting • Assist have a clean driver’s license. Salary: $8 hourly

PHONE: (649) 9465919/ (649) 245-2897

Drop off resumes/cv at the office located on P.O Box 1125 South Dock Rd or at Labourer Department in Providenciales or email: admin@ expressequipmentjcb.com Current position is being held by a work permit holder Belongers only need apply

21320

FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD is seeking a:

PASTOR

• MUST be a Born Again Believer • Provide spiritual guidance to church and community • Lead others into a growing relationship with Jesus • Preaching and conducting worship service • Community outreach Salary: $1,500.00 per month Submit application along with photograph to: FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD, CHAPEL HILL PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

21335

VACANCY:

OSP FIBRE ENGINEER PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

The OSP Fibre Engineer is responsible for the engineering, construction, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of the company’s fibre optic network and related services. This Position requires strong communication and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve and the ability to work well with a team as well as independently. FTTH Telecommunication industry experience is a plus.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform Site Surveys as requested • Interaction with Customers and Sales Team • Determine construction methods as in aerial, underground and use of existing conduits • Coordinate with GIS personnel to produce engineering drawings • Responsible for reviewing as-built documents and assuring their accuracy. • Periodic review of quality standards, construction specifications, and inspection of outside plant for compliance to Digicel SOPs. • Construction and splicing supervision • Maintaining OSP material inventory • Analyses material performance and makes recommendation as needed. • Expect to access both overhead and underground network infrastructure. • Monitor, complete and clear fault tickets as needed • Produce monthly status reports • Expect to perform testing of fibres utilizing OTDR, Power Meter and various other testing equipment • Performs and/or manages special projects as assigned. • Assume additional responsibilities as necessary • Maintain safe working habits and conditions according to regulations and policies of the company

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB:

• A first degree (ASc., BSc.) or an equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Engineering • 3-5 years of experience with OSP underground and aerial telecommunication engineering • Ability to work independently, in a team environment, and work on multiple projects simultaneously • Experience in both buried, direct buried and overhead cabling methods • Working Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is considered a plus • Advanced knowledge of the planning, design and engineering of OSP fibre optic networks. • Knowledge of the standards, materials, techniques and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of OSP fiber optic facilities • Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s insurance carrier’s criteria for coverage under the company’s insurance policy • Ability to drive manual transmission vehicle

DEADLINE:

Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to https://careers.digicelgroup.com The closing date for applications is June 5, 2020

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May 23-29, 2020

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GEORGE DAMAS APT #33 WILSON CIRCLE, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

VACANCY:

FIBER TO THE HOME(FTTH)MANAGER Primary objective of the job: Lead and motivate a team responsible for System network maintenance, including installation, repair of services to Residential and Business customers. The FTTH manager manages Digicel’s FTTH/FTTB and Fiber network managing all internal teams and contractors where applicable. They will also for and coordinate activities with the SOC, third line support services, Network & Services security and third party operations. This is a key role that needs an in-depth understanding of technical operations, associated processes and procedures, solid people management skills, good communications and an understanding of commercial impacts of operational failures. The ability to reduce operational overheads and accurate measurement of performance is also important.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision and direction for the Installation, Service, Network Maintenance, and Dispatch, teams, and Head end areas relating to the OSP and for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. • Manage and evaluate assigned and completed field work for conformance with Technical standards. • This individual will be responsible for the overall management of each particular Fiber-To-TheHome (FTTH) project assigned. This will include but is not limited to schedule performance, cost actuals versus budget, cost tracking and management, build quality, reporting accuracy, project tracker accuracy and timeliness, communication of updates and interface into the broader FTTH team, client and community. • Provides clear direction to team members and distributes workload to capitalize on individual and group strengths while ensuring balanced exposure to work experience and development opportunities • Achieves or exceeds project schedule commitments within the financial targets; tracks, reports and communicates project progress including resolving and providing solutions to any project roadblocks • Provides strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths • Provides early communication on potential due date, interval and/or budget slips to project unit leadership; participates in project meetings and effectively supports the overall project effort; supports owner meetings as necessary • Ensures that as-built drawings for project are provided to owner upon completion of construction for each segment • Performs other duties as assigned • Initiates meetings and training sessions for technical personnel. • Responsible for the operational performance of your area as measured by Network, Business and Core fault repair SLA’s, Customer Impacts, and Business Installs. • Responsible for regularly reviewing operational reports to identify areas for improvement, implement solutions including performance improvement plans • Effectively plan and implement preventative maintenance activities to improve and maximize Network and service availability. • Responsible for the acceptance of Network developments, new products and services plus Network upgrades, ensuring they comply with engineering and operational guidelines/ specifications.

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 344-2567

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

21356

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-8748

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21346

BACK SALINA, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with our internal and external customers and suppliers ensuring consistent quality of service. Actively gather detailed feedback from internal and external customers. Monitor performance against objectives and targets • Maintain technical and operational documentation in accordance with Digicel Group operational processes and procedures. • Supervise contractors working within your area of responsibility as and when required. • Deliver effective performance management through regular advisor coaching sessions on an individual and team basis to deliver service excellence. Conduct regular performance reviews with colleagues to ensure objectives are set and progress is regularly reviewed, including meeting all Work Force Management criteria. Identify training for internal resources. • Manage Health & Safety regulations, to identify and arrange for the delivery of Health & Safety training requirements in line with Company policy. Ensure that teams, including contractors, adhere to current Health & Safety. • Effective management of OPEX budget and CAPEX expenditure ensuring compliance to Digicel’s financial governance processes

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

CONTACT: 244-9044

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

21331

GRANT’S PETROLEUM

#771 Leeward Highway, P.O Box 477, Providenciales. Is seeking

2 PUMP ATTENDANTS • Check air pressure in vehicle tires; and levels of fuel, pumping gas, add air, oil, water, or other fluids. Clean parking areas, and equipment, and remove trash. • Must be able to work weekends, holidays and nights. Salary: $6.25 hourly

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB:

DEADLINE: Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to https://careers.digicelgroup.com The closing date for applications is June 05, 2020

Miracle Cl., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

GEORGINA TAYLOR

• Demonstrate proficient monitoring and use of network management platforms, ensuring QoS and maintaining change management processes.

• 10-15 years Previous experience in a Cable Television, Broadband, HFC, FTTH Field operations • In-depth working knowledge of Fibre Optic (FTTH, GPON and DWDM) networks. • Strong experience in all aspects of Fibre Networks of outside plant deployment, specifications and industry standards. • Good knowledge of access technologies • Good knowledge and use of micro soft office packages • Good knowledge of GIS an advantage • Minimum 5 years working directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities • Previously held similar level position of Fibre Optics networks at a telecommunications operating company. • Engineering degree or equivalent.

GUYSLANDE SWANN

CONTACT: 343-4671

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

21316

Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. Is Seeking to Employ a

Bookkeeper/Rental Agent 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Must be customer service oriented Must be computer literate Excellent knowledge of Quick Books, Word, Excel Experience with TSD rental software Must be able to prepare regular management reports Must be able to meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments 7. Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays when necessary 8. Clean Police Record 9. Valid Driver’s Licence 10. Three references required Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Deadline: June 5, 2020 21351

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May 23-29, 2020

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VACANCY OPPORTUNITIES PHARMACIST POSITION SUMMARY This is a professional position, which has responsibility for all pharmaceutical matters arising in connection with the administration of the National Health Insurance Plan. The pharmacist is required to manage and implement initiatives to improve a range of aspects related to the management of the pharmaceutical benefit of the National Health Insurance Plan. He/she is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when the outputs for this position are achieved. This includes but is not limited to curtailing the growth of expenditure on pharmaceuticals.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent. • At least four (4) years post qualification experience • Administrative/Management experience is an asset • Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.). • Excellent team player with team building skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure. SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. $50,000 to $60,000 per annum

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Medical Director

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Propose and implement initiatives to rationalize and streamline the current drug benefit policy • Review requests for special approval of nonformulary drugs and make recommendations to the Medical Director in line with the National Health Insurance Ordinance and best practices. • Assist with relevant questions that arise during the overseas treatment claims verification process. • Identify and resolve areas of abuse by both providers and clients • Complete the NHIP drug formulary • Continuously review and update the NHIP drug formulary based on principles of cost effectiveness and quality of care. • Recommend improvements to the current pharmaceutical claims submission system • Make recommendations for policy changes, strategic orientation and operational adjustments with a view towards the long term sustainability and effectiveness of the plan. • Propose a method for determining the reimbursement for pharmaceuticals. • Audit pharmacies to ensure adherence to NHIP stipulations • Propose initiatives to curtail fraud, waste, and abuse in the NHIP pharmaceutical benefit • Work with the relevant NHIP personnel to develop public education efforts focused on the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals. • Hold meetings with local providers to discuss issues arising with the use of pharmaceuticals. • Recommend ways to improve the use of pharmaceutical data to assist with management of the plan. • Work closely with the National Pharmacist and other stakeholders to assist with the development and implementation of policies and protocols in a manner that furthers the objectives of the National Health Insurance Plan. • Collect and analyze data on the trends of prescribing, dispensing and use of pharmaceuticals. • Performing other related duties as may be required from time to time. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERISE/SKILLS This position requires:

POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW The Senior Accountant reports to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. This includes the supervising of the Accounting officers and ensuring that all functions of the Department are carried out in a timely and accurate manner. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that the Financial Statements are accurately reported. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise the AP and AR Accounting Officers to ensure that their functions are carried out accordingly. • Ensures that payments are applied to specific bills before executing the Mass Apply process and conducts Paid Transaction Removal process • Submits to the Deputy CFO a list of delinquent/ non-moving accounts for verification and resolution • Primary contact for Customers to meet and reconcile their Accounts. • Spot audits on Cash Receipts and the timely Deposits of Receipts. • Reviews and ensures the accuracy of the Accounts Payable reconciliation • Aid where necessary to the Accounting Officers in carrying out their duties • Leads the conduct of Monthly Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Review • Ensure that all supporting documents are accessible and filed appropriately • Dealing with the banks and auditors of NHIB on various matters. • Assistance with the preparation of the financial statements. • Preparation of journal entries. • Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERISE/SKILLS • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualification plus five (5) years’ work experience in Accounting/Finance.

• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point etc) • Excellent team player with team building skills. • Excellent writer and oral communication skills. • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP will be an asset. SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. $50,000 to $58,000 per annum

PRINCIPAL CLAIMS OFFICER POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW To facilitate and ensure the smooth processing of medical/health-related Claims to ensure the timely, efficient and accurate payment to contracted providers. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensures Claims are entered accurately and processed in accordance with established standards. • Suggests improvements to increase efficiency of claims processing. • Ensures monthly reports on departmental activities are prepared on time. • Reviews claims to ensure compliance with documentation requirements. • Ensures that claims are closed in a timely manner for payments. • Maximizes the use of the department’s database to track and write the relevant Management reports; accesses the main and sub-systems to accurately achieve this end. • Produces accurate claims history reports for provider payments. • Addresses provider and beneficiary queries. • Performs other related duties assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • At least an Associate’s Degree in Business, Finance, Health Administration, Accounts from a recognized tertiary institution. • Bachelor’s Degree in above referenced areas (preferred). • 3 years of relevant job experience. • 1+ years of accounting/finance experience (preferred). • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Working knowledge of the use of personal computing software including spreadsheet applications, Microsoft Office/word processing, and operating systems applications. SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. $35,000 to $45,000 per annum.

OFFICE ATTENDANT (Providenciales)

May 23-29, 2020

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VACANCY OPPORTUNITIES

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION LTD.

WATERLOO PLAZA COMPLEX, GRAND TURK, TCI is looking for

CONTINUED

POSITION SUMMARY: To ensure that the National Health Insurance Board’s offices, bathrooms, and kitchens are kept in a clean and orderly condition. This position requires the constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are maintained. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide high-quality cleaning service, which includes tasks such as mopping, dusting, emptying bins, and polishing surfaces, to ensure the level of cleanliness conforms to the environmental health standards are always maintained. Distribute correspondence as required, complete errands on behalf of the office, assist with the preparation of room for meetings, prepare and serve refreshments when required, perform daily cleaning duties to ensure the office is clean and safe for staff and perform any related duties assigned from time to time. • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dust/polish all surfaces including equipment Wipe all surfaces Washes windows Cleans and disinfects toilets and replenishes supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels Responds to urgent situations, such as spills, that require quick action Maintain appropriate stock of cleaning supplies and equipment Mixes liquids and solvents from basic materials to create effective cleaning supplies Operates and maintains equipment such as vacuums and floor cleaners Collects and removes trash from the building and/or space Notifies management when major repairs, including structural issues or highly skilled tasks, are required Maintains a high level of security in a building, such as locking doors, storing keys, and using access codes for restricted areas and rooms Performs outdoor upkeep as necessary, including maintaining entrances and walkways Typically works when facilities are closed to the public or during low traffic time periods

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MASONS

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Previous experience of cleaning, including the use of chemicals and using cleaning machinery safely • Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery used in cleaning • Ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team • Excellent organizational skills a must • Self-motivation and the ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision

Plastering, mixes mortar, lays bricks and stones, able to mix cement. Reads and follow blueprints, etc. Salary: $9.00 per hour

CARPENTERS / FINISHING CARPENTERS

Prepare drawings for cabinetry, framing and other construction projects on-site. Build cabinets, vanities, tub and shower surrounds, Install cabinets, counters and molding, etc. Reads and follow blueprints. Salary: $9.00 per hour

PROJECT MANAGER

Must have at least 25 years experience, NVQ Level 5 Graduate or BS Civil Engineering or Equivalent Skill set includes: Performance Management, Financial and Technical Analysis, Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation, Motivate and Leads Team. Salary Range: Remuneration Commensurate with Skill

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE JOB: Requires walking and extensive use of hands, pushing, bending, lifting, twisting, standing, reaching, kneeling and carrying heavy items. • Physical Demands • Lifting: Under 20lbs 50% of work time • Carrying: Over 25lbs 10% of work time • Pulling: Over 20lbs 50% of work time • Work Environment: Exposure to chemicals

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Dip. / BS in Purchasing & Supply Management and Project Management. Handle and manage Project RFQ’s, commercial evaluations, PO award and PO administration to final delivery and PO close out. Manage procurement processes in Company’s ERP/ SAP systems. Salary Range: $42K - $70K per annum

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED: This position requires knowledge of health and hygiene requirements, ability to understand basic materials, must have an eye for details, maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, ability to understand and follow simple written instructions and basic time management skills.

CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT SUPERVISORS

BS Civil Engineering Graduate, Must have at least 10 years experience in construction industry. Responsible in construction management and implementation, organizing & co-facilitating sessions, dealing project planning and scheduling, including time impact analysis, etc. Salary Range: $30K - $36K per annum

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Primary level education, at least (2) years of experience in a similar position.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. After submitting application to National Health Insurance Board Human Resource department, Qualified Belongers may also submit a copy of their applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Immigration Board.

BSc in Quantity Surveying. Have at least 7yrs experience in QS. Prepare cost plans and budgets. Estimating /procurement in tender process. Prepare tender/pricing documents (including Bill of Quantities) for subcontractor pricing. Salary Range: $30K - $43K per annum

SENIOR SITE SUPERVISOR

SALARY: $9.25 per hour

BS Civil Engineering Graduate Must have at least 10 years experience in construction industry. Must be able to develop contracts, liaise with subcontractors and vendors, and co-facilitate sessions dealing project planning and scheduling, including time impact analysis, etc. Salary Range: $42K - $60K per annum

All Applications should be addressed to:

SHEENA SMITH-YIP NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD SALT MILLS PLAZA PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS BRITISH WEST INDIES EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@TCINHIP.TC

LABOURERS / HANDY MAN

Cleaning-up on site, garbage disposal, maintenance works Salary: $7.50 per hour Must have at least 5 years experience Expert in using power and hand tools

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who applied for any of the above listed positions, do not have to reapply. After submitting application to National Health Insurance Board Human Resource department, Qualified Belongers may also submit a copy of their applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Immigration Board.

CONTACT: Tel: 649-946-1278 / 1275 Fax:649-9461101 / Email: info@olympic.tc Positions currently held by work permit holders

Deadline for submission is May 30, 2020 21314

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

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NORTON DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

IRUANDA NAILS STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON

#299A La Petite Place, Grace Bay, Providenciales

2005 Olympic Plaza, 2nd Floor #1, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ a

VACA N C I ES

CARPENTER HELPER

NAIL TECHNICIAN

- Repair woodworks and sheetrock; - Repairing/replacing mouldings, and light carpentry work; - Cleaning up construction debris and repairing gutters; - Washing windows at commercial buildings and patios; - Wages $7 per hour (6 days a week and holidays).

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, and etc. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 347-3734

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21351

May 23-29, 2020

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DOMESTIC WORKER

- General housekeeping duties; - Cleaning of villa, washing, ironing clothes and linens; - Washing windows and patio floors; - Clean up yard debris and dispose of garbage/refuse. - Wages $7 per hour (6 days a week and holidays)

Contact: 946-5855 | Email Resume: hello@thekforce.com The positions are currently held by work permit holders. Interested Belongers are encouraged to send resume to the Labor Board.21348

KK&T’S AUTO RENTAL SERVICES #49 Industrial Park, by pass Five Cays Road Is seeking

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting attorneys in legal research in a variety of work including judicial review, commercial litigation, corporate real estate and trust. • Assisting in the drafting of pleadings, statements, skeleton arguments, and other documents for Court cases. • Obtaining, compiling and analyzing records for discovery including incoming discovery documents. • Pre-trial preparation and other trial management assistance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must hold a law degree or post-graduate legal qualification from a leading University, including qualifications in commercial and company law. • Candidates should have computer proficiency with office software including MS Office.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience as a Paralegal is essential with a minimum of 12 months, with references. • Experience of the operation, practices and procedures of a law office engaged in civil and commercial litigation, corporate, real estate and financial services work. • Experience of court and tribunal filing procedures. • Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including completing multiple tasks to deadlines. • Must be proactive and able to work both independently and with a professional team.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Griffiths & Partners offer competitive remuneration for this role. We will also offer training, mentoring and support to help professional development, and a friendly and collegiate work environment. Salary range $4,100.00 per calendar month depending on experience. Closing date for application is 9 June 2020.

Apply with Curriculum Vitae to:

Griffiths & Partners P.O. Box 143 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Email: recruitment@griffithsandpartners.com Fax: 649-941-8251 Turks and Caicos Islanders should copy application to the Labour Department This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder

LABOURER

Lay steel.

LIVE-IN NANNY-$6.25 HOURLY Take care of children.

3 LABOURERS-$6.25 HOURLY

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, clean worksite.

CONTACT: 247-2390

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board These positions currently held by work permit holders

21323

Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Griffiths & Partners is looking for a legally qualified Assistant for 6 months.

WHITBY, NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

STEEL LAYER - $10 HOURLY

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION

LEGALLY QUALIFIED ASSISTANT (PARALEGAL)

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 232-7317

MARGUERITE ALTIDOR TAILOR SHOP Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

TAILOR

General duties such as making and mending clothing alterations, sew items, mend zippers, apply buttons, any related chores as may be necessary. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6432

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21353

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 21360

PASAPA

P&D EMPLOYMENT

STORE CLERK

Bottle Creek, North Caicos

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 347-8532

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21324

Acting on behalf of

JOSEPH GARDINER

LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Contact: 246-3907 BELLA ROSE HAIR CENTER & SPA Unit #6 Kishco Plaza, Leeward Highway

HAIR STYLIST - $7 HOURLY

Shampooing, cutting, styling hair, and etc. Contact: 441-4124

and

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

21364

PAULA RUTH ST. JEAN

Up the hill Behind the office, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.25 hourly

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

CONTACT: 232-7317

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

21322

MEP SOLUTIONS

999 Sam’s Building, Leeward Highway Unit #2 Is seeking to employ a

POOL CLEANER Clean Pool. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5907 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

21354

NATHAN SMITH Airport Road, Grand Turk Is seeking a

CARPENTER

• Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 231-4856

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

21352

SEWING CLOTHING DESIGN

25 Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town Is seeking a

TAILOR

Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 332-0026

CONTACT: 345-2931

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

21325

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

21309

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PROVO PONIES

SEXTON

STABLE HAND/GUIDE WANTED • Experience in breaking and training young horses and handling spirited horses. • Must be able to organize a ride, guide and supervise inexperienced riders on trail rides. • Must have own transportation and phone. Must weigh less than 150 pounds. • Must speak English fluently, second language an asset. Have knowledge in basic accounting is a bonus, Quickbooks, Excel. Further computer experience is an asset. Will work weekends and holidays

DUTIES INCLUDES: • Opening, closing and preparing churches and the Dillon Hall for services and activities • Cleaning inside buildings and yard

21349

STEPHEN & ELIZABETH MCGILL

CONTACT: 431-4247 EMAIL: THSPORTSOFCALL@GMAIL.COM

Contact: 232-2272 Email: barbara@nvtci.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21340

TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING

GARDENER

Contact: 649-332-4280 or Email: turquoiselandscaping@ tciway.tc to arrange an interview

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

21363

ANNIA DEETJEN

#4B BEHIND FORTIS SUBSTATION, MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

NANNY

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and light housekeeping duties. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-8047

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

21384

CONTACT: 241-9128

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21338

NANNY

$800.00 PER WEEK

DUTIES/; childcare, housekeeping, babysitting. Applicant must be willing to work weekends, holidays and stay over when required. POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. BELONGERS MAY APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT

21359

21329

DESBOURNE YOUNG

ERB CONSTRUCTION

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

TILE LAYER

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Take care of child, feed, cloth, bath. • Protect the child from danger, etc. Salary: $6.25 hourly

Acting on behalf of

4B Blue Hills CL., Provo

- $10-15 hourly Place tiles, cut tiles, mix cement to place tile, etc. 2 MASONS/PLUMBER -$10-12 hourly Plaster, put blocks, etc. Fill pipes or plumbing textures.

2 LABOURERS

CONTACT: 649-232-6677

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21328

-$6.50-8 hourly Assist mason, carpenter, clean, lift heavy things, etc.

CONTACT: 649-331-1067

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Renewal work permit 21327

BRENDALEE HANCHELL

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

#53, P. O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, Contact 231-0337

CARPENTER $15.00 P/H

Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.

HILL VIEW BOUTIQUE

101 Alice & Alice plaza, airport rd

STORE CLERK $6.25 P/H contact 941-4515

Providing customer service.

YOSHI SUSHI BAR

#20 & 21 Saltmills Plaza Grace Bay Rd, 941-3374

2 SUSHI CHEF $2,000 P/M Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.

BLUFIN LTD

Queens Court Plaza unit 7, Leeward Hwy 431-8317

MANAGER $ 500 P/W

21293

CONTACT: 332-0026

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21308

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work Permit Holder. 21293

SOBEIDA V. GIL VERAS Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

assisting in preparing all product ordering.

DOMESTIC WORKER

DALVEM LTD

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

Turtle tail 231-1654

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 P/H Providing regular housekeeping.

CONTACT: 343-1691

EVERET WARRICAN

Blue hills tel: 232-7431

BABY SITTER $6.25P/H Caring for two children.

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

WELDER

• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 431-5006

CONTACT: 244-9754

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work Permit Holder.

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

TRIPLE A HEAVY EQUIPMENT

SHIVAGO MISSICK

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

WENDEL EWING

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

Belongers only are encouraged apply This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. The position is currently held by a work permit holder. 21343

252 WALTER COX DR., KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

VACANCIES

Acting on behalf of

162 Robinson Road, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Nina Lane, Leeward Telephone:231-7003 -

VACANCIES 1003 Leeward Highway Apt. #03 Is seeking a

• Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers etc. • Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal. • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. • Must have a clean police record and provide Employer References on request. Salary: $6.50-7.00 hourly (depending on experience)

CONTACT: 231-0984 EMAIL SMITHCOTCI@GMAIL.COM

CHRISTOPHER & REBECCA DAVIES

HAIR STYLIST

• Successful candidate must have a valid cosmetology license. • 5 years’ minimum experience in cutting, styling, coloring both men and women, Caucasian, Asian hair. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $8.00 hourly

sheet for issues and maintenance items. • Must be a certified cook with more than 5 years’ experience cooking in a villa for a large family. • Cooking of three meals when owners are in house • Work weekends and holidays if owners are in house. Salary: $2,500 monthly

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

21315

Ports of Call, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER/ BUTLER

- $7 HOURLY

• Painting, tending plants, and weeding St Thomas churchyard etc ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 21+ years old Salary: $6.50 per hour

Submit Resumes to: St Thomas Parish, Grand Turk. Fax number: (649) 946-1301 or Telephone: (649) 232-2402 (Parish Priest) Current Position held by Work Permit Holder Please submit copy of application to Labour Department, Grand Turk

TANGLED HAIR SALON

#12 Beach Lane, Thompson Cove. Is seeking to employ a

#8 Leeward Drive, Long Bay. Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

St Thomas Parish is looking for a Sexton at Grand Turk, TCI area.

FULL TIME/$20 PER HOUR

• Must be able to live on property full time. • All housekeeping/cleaning and laundry duties • Some garden and pool maintenance • Must be available 24/7 when Owners and Owner guest are on island. • Must have valid driver’s license with no traffic offenses. • Must be able to maintain Spread

#84 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, FIVE CAYS Is seeking a

POSITION:

32 Dolphin Lane, Long Bay Hills

• Applicant must have a minimum of 10 year experience in all aspects of stable maintenance. This includes: • Riding and horse handling (grooming, tacking up, cleaning tack, cleaning stalls, and lunging) • Knowledge of Equine Nutrition • Must have experience in teaching English lessons jumping to 3 feet. Teaching adults and children (mainly tourists) basic riding skills. • Trimming hooves and basic equine medical care.

SMITHCO

ST THOMAS PARISH GRAND TURK

21366

May 23-29, 2020

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work Permit Holder. 21291

46 CLASSIFIEDS

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ROBERT’S AGENCY Caicos Adventures F105 Regent Village, Grace Bay Road

THREE (3) SERVICE TECHNICIAN Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

• Responsible for installation of Television cable and internet services to subscribers’ homes and businesses while ensuring that technical quality and safety standards are satisfactorily met. • Reconnects/disconnects existing cable services. Perform tests, troubleshoot and repair STBs/Converter boxes and cable modems at customer premises

DIVE INSTRUCTOR - $10 HOURLY Teaching dive courses and scuba diving. 941-3346 LABOURER - $6.50 PER HOUR Cleaning and washing down boats Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board THESE POSITIONS ARE WORK PERMIT RENEWALS 21394

ERNST DESTINE

#8301 Steme Run, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

CONTACT: 344-5658

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

21385

PELICAN BAY RESTAURANT Royal West Indies Resort

DUTIES:

1. Installation of new cable TV and internet services in accordance to work order instructions and installation specifications 2. Reconnect / Disconnect existing cable services 3. Installation of upgrades to existing cable services 4. Install new customer drop cables, install convertor box in customer’s homes. Demonstrate and explain the convertor operation to customers 5. Install splitter and cable modem in customer homes and businesses 6. Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and replacing equipment as needed 7. Answer any and all questions about installation and give instructions if necessary 8. It is mandatory to install filters, isolators, weather boots and tap terminators within the installation and to record all required information (i.e. Tap level, modem level, STB and modem information) 9. Submit work order paperwork in a timely and completed manner on a daily basis to dispatch 10. Ensure that technical quality and safety standards are adhered to at all times 11. Inform management of customer concerns as well as service and or operational problems to improve the quality of future services 12. Stock company vehicle with necessary tools, supplies and equipment and maintain all company assets in accordance with DIGICEL Code of Conduct and Ethics

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• At least three CXC or GCE subjects one of which must be English. • Valid Drivers’ license and must be able to operate a motor vehicle and use standard tools • ETA Certification

LABOURER • Cleaning Outside the property with Sweeper • Pick up yard waste and collect leaves • Dispose of trash, clean windows doors frames • Must be able to move 40lbs boxes • Speak English and French • Salary - $6.25 an hour • 6 days’ work week

PELICAN BAY - CALL 649-431-1689

Work Permit Renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department 21370

PROFILE:

The ideal candidate must have: • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with various levels of management, staff and customers • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills maintaining a professional and positive manner. • A high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information • Ability to work unsupervised and handle multiple priority assignments simultaneously • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills • Ability to work with cross-functional teams • Ability to meet deadlines while paying attention to detail • High degree of initiative and creativity

DEADLINE: Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to https://careers.digicelgroup. com The closing date for applications is June 05, 2020

21369

#8 CHALK SOUND is looking for a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• to work five – six days per week • general house chores such as cleaning and ironing. Salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-232-2196

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Department. Position currently held by work permit holder 21390

TC AUTO & SALES Back Road, Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, etc. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7799

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

21386

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS TKCA VILLA RENTAL

CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work within confined spaces, such as crawl spaces, manholes etc, while performing duties of this job. • The employee is frequently required to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch. • Must be capable of carrying heavy equipment and is required to climb poles using ladders up to 32ft • Must frequently lift and or move up to 70 pounds and have the ability to pull equivalent of up to 150 pounds of force

GLENDA LIGHTBOURNE

Long Bay, Lignum Vitae. Is seeking to employ a

Villa Attendant QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • • • • • •

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

Contact: 649-941-3445 Email: info@tkcavacationrentals.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Deadline May 31st, 2020

21373

May 23-29, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ANTHONY GARLAND Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER - RENEWAL

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

CONTACT: 946-4536

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21372

BRANDON

DEE’S HAIR SALON

#11 Cox Dr., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

HAIR DRESSER

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 341-0682

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21389

BRIDGETTE MISICK

East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

South Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, dispose of garbage and any other duties as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 343-2880

CONTACT: 243-9642

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

21380

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

21379

MILANO DIAMOND GALLERY

GRAND CRUISE CENTER, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

SALES MANAGER

Duties: to manage a Jewellery Store, to keep Strict management of Inventory and sales. SALARY: $40.00 per hour

SALES PERSON

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

CONTACT: 244-0660

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

21388

CORAL AVENUE HOLDINGS LTD. East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 346-8590

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work Permit Holder. 21375

BEAUFORT HOLDINGS #236 Long Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

Duties: Greet customers Receive payments by cash, Credit cards and cheques, Issue receipts and change. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-7860 Belongers are encouraged To send copy of their resume To The Labour Board. These positions Are currently held by work permit holders.

KATHLENE JUDELIA JOLLY- BAIN

21381

ELITE GAMING

2A COURTYARD PLAZA, IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A

BARTENDER/BARMAID

• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY AND SHIFT WORK SALARY: 6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 244-8400, EMAIL: elitetci@gmail.com

Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 21382

To fix, maintain building problems and yard maintenance as necessary. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 649-441-5484

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21391

LE VELE CONDO HOTEL

#22 Manor St., Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

ROOM ATTENDANT

• Cleaning rooms and general areas of the property. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-4272

CLASSIFIEDS 47 MARC CORNER CAR WASH

410 Blue Hills Roundabout & #12 Cameo’s Building, Airport Road

DRIVER - $7 HOURLY

Drive company vehicle and wash cars. CAR WASHER - $6.25 HOURLY To wash, scrub and polish the interiors and exteriors of car suv’s and buses. Task; vacuum, clean and maintain vehicles.

CONTACT: 244-6080

ANDREA SAUNDERS East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

LABOURER

Duties: To maintain premises To clean and dispose of refuse.

CONTACT: 346-4638

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 21287

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

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work Permit Holder.

DJOUR’S BUILDERS

HOLTON DICKENSON

S & B CONSTRUCTION CO.

Email: mcgkl@gmail.com

21383

South Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Salt Cay, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

LABOURER Duties: To clean

21374

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, dispose of garbage and any other duties as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

maintain Premises, dispose of garbage and any other duties as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, dispose of garbage and any other duties as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 243-9642

CONTACT: 241-8459

CONTACT: 231-6432

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 21378

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

E&V EQUIPMENT LIMITED

GLOBAL SERVICES RESOURCES

21377

Williams Auditorium, Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC AND EQUIPMENT DRIVER

SANITARY WORKER

• Drive company trucks. • Must be knowledgeable with Caterpillar Machines and Cummins Engine. Salary: $528 per week

CONTACT: 649-941-8494 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

21393

Picking up garbage. Salary: $350 per week

CONTACT: 649-941-8494

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

21392

21376

MENZIES BUILDING, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

OFFICE CLERK

• Answering calls, filing document, answering emails, bookkeeping, spreadsheet, scheduling, etc. • Must be bilingual. • 3 yrs. experience required. • College degree required. • Knowledge of QuickBooks. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 232-2017

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 21395

THE HELP DESK acting on behalf of our clients

ANDREW GARDINER

Juba Sound, Providenciales Telephone: 244-5638 LABOURER SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR Clean yard, wash vehicles etc.

RIGBY BUILDERS

Tana Road,Five Cays, Providenciales Telephone: 241 -9541

MECHANIC, CONSTRUCTION LABOURER, MASON, CARPENTER Salary$6.25 - $8.00 per hour oil change, tire rotation, repairs,inspection & testing Clean sites, tools, equipment, dig trenches etc. Lay blocks, rendering, form work, install wooden floors etc

Positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encourage to send resume to Labour Department. 21396

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Sports National

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

May 23-29, 2020

Clarke makes Campbellsville University’s Dean’s List TOP local basketball player Shadarno Clarke has once again made the Dean’s List at the Campbellsville University. The 6’7” forward who had also made the Dean’s list in his freshman year in 2018, again proved that he is as lethal with his books as with the ball. The academic honours’ list recognises students who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or above for the Spring semester of 2020 with a course load of at least 12 hours. The TCI’s Rising Stars’ player continues to follow his own path and balance his academics and basketball. When he made his first Dean’s list Clarke had noted that he was doing it for his people back home. “Other people back home do not have this opportunity so I’m trying to make the most of it each day in every aspect. “Being the only one in my family to be in college and play basketball, I want to represent my grandmother, my mother and Turks and Caicos as much as I can. I want to make them proud.” The academic honours’ dean’s list for the Spring 2020 semester was been announced by Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. Shadarno Clarke continues to excel both academically and via sports.

Swedish FA completes webinar series for TCIFA officials OFFICIALS from the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) have just concluded a webinar series by the Swedish FA. The Match Analysis webinar series, which included three sessions moderated by Ramin Kiani and Anders Eriksson and assisted by Perra Widen concluded last Saturday. It was the first UEFA ASSIST Programme course by the European nation. Due to Covid-19 restrictions in place, the webinar had no practical component to it. According to information from the local FA, “virtual learning and training are part of the ongoing Continued Education Programme organised by the TCIFA’s Coaching Education Department, and it is intended

to pick up the threads with coaching development during this period of restriction. The TCIFA is coming into its seventh week with sessions held on Tuesdays at 3:30 - 5:00 pm and Saturdays at 11:00am1:00 pm. In addition to all fulltime members of staff, these sessions have been attended by volunteer coaches, as well as other invited coaches from across the region.” The FA added that “football, not as we know it, compels TCIFA to find new ways to adapt while observing social distancing protocols. Whilst virtual learning and training for coaches is only a few weeks old, we can expect that it will be diversified and expanded to last however long the Covid-19 pandemic limits social contact.”

English Football League: Promotion and relegation to remain if seasons curtailed CLUBS will still be promoted and relegated from the three divisions of the English Football League if seasons are ended amid the coronavirus crisis. Play-offs will also be played, but with no more than four teams. The EFL has confirmed that 51% of Championship, League One and League Two clubs need to agree for the campaign in each division to be curtailed. This could pave the way for the League One season to be cancelled, with teams currently split over a resolution. Talks last week stalled after at least six clubs in the third tier, including Sunderland, Portsmouth and Ipswich Town, said they wanted to continue the season. And BBC Radio Solent understands that Portsmouth will back continuing the season when clubs are asked to vote on the issue. With only 23 teams now in that

division, following Bury's expulsion by the EFL, any vote is certain to be decisive either way. If the season is brought to an early conclusion, using the unweighted points-per-game system proposed by the EFL eighthplaced Wycombe Wanderers would move into the play-offs at the expense of Peterborough United another of the sides determined to carry on playing. The new regulations still have to be voted on by all 71 EFL clubs before they can be implemented. While League One could follow League Two in being curtailed, the Championship is hoping to resume in June alongside the Premier League. Players are set to return to training on Monday but with strict protocols. Clubs voted to end the League Two campaign immediately on 15 May, also proposing that no team should be relegated to the National League.

However, with the EFL including relegation in its framework for curtailing a season early, Stevenage would go down from League Two as it stands. Swindon, Crewe and Plymouth would be automatically promoted to League One. "In the event a divisional decision is made to curtail the 2019-20 season, the EFL board is recommending that the League adopts the original framework with the amendments as identified, as there is a strong desire to remain as faithful as possible to the regulations and ensure there is consistency in the approach adopted across the EFL in all divisions," EFL chairman Rick Parry said. "The board has always acknowledged that a single solution to satisfy all clubs would always be hard to find, but we are at the point now where strong, definitive action is need for the good of the League and its members." (BBC)

May 23-29, 2020

Sports National

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Director of Sports Jarrett Forbes feels that the Sports Commission can take sports in the TCI to the next level.

One of the aims of the TCI Sports Commission is to provide more support to stakeholders.

Transition to TCI Sports Commission increases overall benefits THE transition from the Turks and Caicos Department of Sports to that of statutory body—the TCI Sports Commission brings a number of benefits for overall development according to Director of Sport Jarrett Forbes. In an invited comment on the reenactment of the Sports Commission, Forbes noted that the move is a boost to sports on the islands and equips

the governing body with a range of necessary tools. “…1. It allows for more autonomy and efficiency in our operations. 2. It allows us to hire more staff in areas of management, facilities, sport programming and specialised areas such as media and athletic training. 3. It allows for us to form greater partnerships with the private sector, both locally and internationally 4.

Our funding has increased, which allows us to provide more and better quality sport programmes, provide greater financial support to National Federations and have better maintenance of facilities. 5. We are now able to generate additional revenues through means detailed in our ordinance that will contribute to improved facilities, increased access to sport programmes and greater

The Sports Commission would look to create a positive atmosphere, which will foster growth and development among young sportsmen and sportswomen on the islands.

support to National Federations.” When the former Sports Commission was dissolved in 2012, the development of sports was moved to the Department of Sports. In early 2018, Forbes took over as Director of Sports and his department was placed under the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services. According to the pro-active administrator, a lot of work both at

the Ministry level, Department level and by inputs from the sporting bodies since the establishment of the National Sports Policy, helped to push the Sports Commission bill, which paved the way for the establishment of the Sports Commission once again. Although the Department of Sports helped organisationally, it had its shortcomings. “While being in government has produced a lot of proper systems in governance and systems of financial accountability and also systems of oversight, the government was unable to full meet the need on how sports works. Systems and procedures that statutory bodies follow are more suitable to meet the needs of sports development in the TCI,” Forbes noted via a short video. WHY THIS SPORTS COMMISSION IS DIFFERENT Forbes added that the new Sports Commission is more structured that its predecessor. “What makes this Sports Commission different from the last one? “There was a lot of organisational infrastructure that was not in place and that lack of infrastructure made it difficult for certain processes to be done properly, this Sports Commission takes into account and can mirror government systems at the statutory body level which allows for oversight and control, while allowing for things to flow smoothly.”

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May 23-29, 2020