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OUTRAGE OVER MPS' PENSIONS Leading TCI accountant Drexwell Seymour has expressed his outrage at excessive retiring allowances for parliamentarians which are PAGE 5 costing the territory millions of dollars.
CHINESE DEVELOPER ACQUIRES STALLED ROYAL REEF RESORT
Chinese developer Guo Liang Tian has acquired the Royal Reef resort and spa, which has been stalled for several years.
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PREMIER PAGE 4 PROPOSES TO LEGALISE JITNEYS
An artist’s impression of the completed Royal Reef resort and spa in North Caicos
ANGER OVER UK’S PAGE 7 COMPANIES PUBLIC REGISTRY DECISION
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS STEPS UP A GEAR
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Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson expects many to register as community cab drivers
Jitneys are popular means of transport in Downtown Providenciales
Premier proposes to legalise jitneys BY OLIVIA ROSE EFFORTS are underway to legalise jitneys in a bid to make public transportation safer for commuters. Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson at a press briefing on April 20 said plans are in the pipelines to amend the Road Safety Ordinance for the provision of community cabs. This would mean that jitney drivers would have to register their vehicle, keep insured and licensed and display a photo ID. Unlicensed taxis have been burning issues for some time and residents have called on the Government to regulate the transportation service. Some say that having a reasonably priced public transportation system is essential for travel to and from
work and school. However, many have complained that the cars and mini-buses are not only unlicensed but uninsured, poorly driven and that drivers will often charge tourists inflated rates. The premier explained that legalising the industry would mean that legal entrants are given time to register before strict enforcement is rolled out. “I assure you there will be persons who are prepared to enter that and I think people need to understand that jitneys make way more than taxi drivers and so we expect entrants and that is why it is important to have that category. “Persons can make that investment before we crack down completely on those who are illegal in the industry. It’s very, very lucrative.”
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She said that some jitney drivers may not be qualified to drive the community cabs once the law comes into force. The premier, who was vocal on this hot button issue while in opposition, has maintained her concern for the safety of women and children who use the services of
unregulated, illegal jitneys. “It is going to make it safer; it is going to make it legal, which means persons will have to register as drivers. “Where we jump into taxis for example in the United States, a picture ID has to be displayed, but also we would have the licence plate
number.” She said the changes will occur alongside the CCTV programme and a better road safety licence plate programme. “That is all in the same pot,” she said. The issue is expected to be discussed when Cabinet meets again.
Haitian man found dead in parked car EARLIER this week a tragedy shook many in the territory as a well-known young man was found dead in his car in Blue Hills. The man, who police did not name, but who has since been identified as Haitian native Steve Pierre, was discovered unresponsive in his vehicle by emergency personnel at about 3.20pm on Tuesday (May 1). Pierre’s parked vehicle, with him inside of it, was spotted on Bible Street by residents in the area who contacted the 911 Centre. The criminal division of the police force has since launched an investigation into the cause of Pierre’s death. Up to press time, police would not give any update. On his Facebook page scores of friends and family expressed their sadness at his tragic death. One wrote: “Rest in peace my friend, it's sad to see such a great man pass.” Another said: “Holy father have mercy on his family. My sincere condolences, he was my classmate and a very nice respectable person.” And another wrote: “Life
Steve Pierre was found dead in his car on Tuesday
can be so unfair, taking away such a beautiful soul from family and friends.” Anyone with information can
contact police at Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477.
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Parliamentarians’ retiring allowance 'should be changed' Accountant demands changes to release the public burden LEADING TCI accountant Drexwell Seymour has expressed his outrage at excessive retiring allowances for parliamentarians which are costing the territory millions of dollars. In a recent letter to press he said the Retiring Allowances Ordinance is an outdated law designed to benefit a few to the detriment of many and needs to be amended. “There are parliamentarians who we know are not working but yet we are compensating them for life.” Seymour, the manging partner of accounting firm HLB TCI, stressed that laws that work for some countries do not necessarily work for
all. “While it is a common practice throughout the world whereby parliamentarians are remunerated after retirement from parliament, it does not mean it is right or fair especially when it comes to these small Islands,” he said. “I am now convinced more than ever that the main beneficiaries of our political system are the politicians themselves.” Seymour listed three main reasons why some countries introduce retiring allowances. He said when some parliamentarians enter politics, they
WHO GETS WHAT? In his letter accountant Drexwell Seymour calculated the following prospective retirement allowances: ;; The premier’s current salary is $140,000 and so if the premier retires, the premier will get $93,333 annually ($7,777 a month) for life. ;; The deputy premier’s current salary is $126,000 and so if the deputy premier retires, the deputy premier will get $84,000 annually ($7,000 monthly) for life. ;; A minister’s current salary is $113,400 and so if a minister retires, the minister will get $75,600 annually ($6,300 monthly) for life. ;; The other elected or appointed legislator’s current salary is $70,000 and so if she or he retires, he or she will get $46,667 annually ($3,889 monthly) for life. ;; The speaker’s current salary is $75,000 and so if he retires, he will get $50,000 annually (or $4,167 monthly) for life. ;; Should the parliamentarians elect to get the gratuity and a reduced allowance, they will get the following pay outs: ;; The premier will get an annual allowance of $70,000 or $5,833 monthly which is calculated by taking three quarters of $93,333. ;; However, the premier will also get a gratuity of a one time payment of $875,000 calculated by multiply 12 and a half by $70,000. ;; The deputy premier will get an annual allowance of $63,000 or $5,250 monthly for life plus a gratuity of one time payment of $787,500. ;; The minister will get an annual allowance of $56,700 or $4,725 monthly for life plus a gratuity of one time payment of $708,750. ;; The ‘back bencher’ will get an annual allowance of $35,000 or $2,917 monthly for life plus a gratuity of one time payment of $437,500.
gave up the opportunity of getting a pay out from their previous job before they had the chance to retire. The parliamentarians chance to re-establish their careers are diminished after they retire from politics, he added. And finally, the allowances encourage a calibre of person to enter politics who would not be interested in entering otherwise. “Perhaps reason two is applicable to the TCI but quite frankly, many of our politicians never had an established career prior to politics,” Seymour stressed. He insisted that the retiring allowance is not sustainable and the Government must amend the ordinance for future parliamentarians. THE ORDINANCE The Turks and Caicos Islands Retiring Allowance Ordinance is applicable to parliamentarians (elected or appointed) who served two full parliamentary terms. The payment of the retiring allowance is due to the parliamentarian at the age of 50, but they can get it younger than 50 if they have medical proof of being incapable to serve as a legislator due to permanent infirmity of the mind or body. The legislator gets paid for life on a monthly basis at a rate of two thirds of the highest annual rate of the basic salary paid to the legislator. The legislator can also opt to receive a one-off gratuity payment but the life monthly retiring allowance will be reduced. The reduced retired allowance is calculated at a rate of three quarters of the regular retiring allowance and the gratuity is calculated at the rate of 12 and a half times the annual rate of the reduced allowance. “I believe the primary purpose
Accountant Drexwell Seymour said the law is costing the territory millions of dollars
of parliamentarians should be to make the country and its citizens’ lives better socially, politically and economically,” the accountant said. “I also believe parliamentarians should be financially stable before entering politics and therefore the retiring allowance should not be a factor to attract parliamentarians.” He said the whole process of retiring allowance is contradictory. “The Government civil servants pension scheme was discontinued when the National Insurance Board scheme came into effect in 1992 but yet we continue to have a retiring allowance for parliamentarians. “In addition, parliamentarians get retiring allowance at age 50 while everyone else in TCI does not qualify for pension until age 65.” CHANGES In order to alleviate this burden, Seymour proposed the following: Revert to the retiring allowance to what it was prior to 2004, ie. a parliamentarian must serve for at least three consecutive terms. Reduce the payments period from life to 10 years or even five years. Introduce a contributory pension scheme whereby the parliamentarians also contribute by deducting a percentage from their
pay cheque each month and then TCIG matches it. Eliminate the retiring allowance completely and have the parliamentarians benefit from retirement under the National Insurance Scheme like everyone else. Increase the age from 50 to 65 when parliamentarians are eligible to receive retiring allowances. “I want you to consider this; by 2020, should our current parliamentarians decide to retire, it is going to cost us more than $100,000 a month or $1,200,000 a year. “This does not factor our previous politicians that have already retired and are getting an allowance.” He added that the Government will have to pay new politicians a monthly salary totalling more than $118,779 a month which is equivalent to $1,425,348. Therefore, the total pay-out to the retired politicians and the new politicians on a monthly basis will be at least $218,779 a month or $2,625,348 a year for life. “It is time for a change; change the Retiring Allowance Ordinance,” Seymour said. For more information see www. gov.tc/agc. Select ‘revised laws’ and choose 01.06 and 01.10.
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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day
IS IT WORTH FIXING?
A RECENT report on the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) which runs the national healthcare plan, recommended that the board be scrapped. However, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has said the Government is committed to fixing the issues plaguing it. What are your thoughts? Ditch it all
Scrap the lot – the National Health Insurance Plan and the hospital contract. They are both bleeding us dry and fail to give us value for money. The hospitals are a disaster!
Unspecific and shallow
We should stop swallowing the recommendations of these ‘experts’ hook, line and sinker as so often happens. The premier is right on this. Having had a cursory look at the report, the first question you ask yourself is whether the author even managed to pass O level English language. It’s certainly very unprofessional given the truncated and shorthand style in which it is written. It could have been written on the back of a cocktail napkin; perhaps it was! Full of the usual vagaries and popular words such as ‘stakeholder’ in order to sound authoritative. Unspecific and very shallow in its content. Googling the company behind it, you run into the usual nebulous waffle without any clear idea of the real qualifications for them to conduct the exercise. Presumably an absolute packet was paid for this silly missive in the way of fees. This seems to be the ongoing racket nowadays and of course we are assuming that the appointment was genuinely ‘independent’. Not to impugn the governor but strange things can go on in London! Yes, the NHIB has its problems but fundamentally it provides an essential and
greatly valued service to the people of these Islands and these imperfections can be worked out. So please don’t hand the management and future of healthcare over and into the hands of outside mercenary plunderers. Experts have made a big enough mess of the Islands already, ie the hospital contract. We are all tired of these shenanigans and their constant drain on the public purse!
Confusion
There seems to be a constant confusing of references to the National Health Insurance Plan and the board charged with running that plan. This relationship must be clarified before any meaningful reformative action can be undertaken.
Out of her depth
The premier, poor lady, is completely out of her depth. Her statement published this week in the TC Weekly News shows the hopelessly confused mind of a person completely untrained and unfamiliar with the skills required to lead and run an organisation with complex objectives, systems and processes. She needs our sympathy and help. The team running the UK National Health Service is coming out of a similar crisis and has received worldwide compliments for its handling of what is an immense challenge for every country. Maybe the governor could get help for the TCI? There is nobody here, expatriate or citizen, with the experience and training to deal with this. The premier automatically reaches for her political skill, to keep talking, but that will not
fix this problem.
A simple fix
Fixing the board is easy - get rid of all the current members, most of whom have no idea how to administer or set policy for a programme as large and complex as the NHIP, and replace them with knowledgeable and concerned individuals who acknowledge their responsibility as being more than just showing up to collect a meeting fee. The fact that this and past boards have mismanaged the NHIP from the outset is clearly evidenced by the fact that the NHIP has never been financially viable, and that its dire condition has only very recently been disclosed to the public who are, after all, the ultimate stakeholders in this programme, and to whom disclosure should be both complete and timely. Fixing the plan itself is much more difficult - and yet the only definite suggestions evident in the premier’s recent statement are that the primary healthcare plan must be strengthened, with local physicians and outpatient clinics being embraced so that not every little ailment results in an expensive visit to the Emergency Department at the hospital, and her (apparent) commitment to use that primary care system to begin to control the huge burden being placed on the NHIP by lifestyle-illnesses (such as diabetes and obesity) that can be properly managed outside a hospital setting with an educated populace and concerned physicians. International treatment fees remain a huge cost to the NHIP and it would be interesting to see whether any breakdown of that cost by type of ailment has been done and, depending on what such an analysis reveals, have any discussions been had with InterHealth Canada to evaluate the feasibility and cost of their bringing on appropriate staff to permit more in-country treatment of situations now requiring offshore care? But all of the above improvements have to be evaluated in light of the fact that the NHIP structure has been financially unsound since
its inception! Even if the audit and collection of employer contributions are enforced, so that the plan truly does collect close to six percent of the country’s total payroll, the size of that contribution will not come close to covering the plan’s cost. Although full scrutiny of the NHIP finances must fall to another forum, some questions just beg for answers. With an unskilled labourer working full time for minimum wage, the NHIP contribution on his behalf is only $71.50 per month and, considering the proportion of the country’s labour force that earns only at this level, how can this meagre premium even begin to cover the associated costs? Where is the logic in providing full coverage to an employed person’s spouse for only $25 per month, and children for only $10 each? Particularly in view of the current Government’s efforts to restrict the inflow of immigrant labour, it is unrealistic to think that growth in the country’s national payroll will provide the required extra funding and yet, given the historical mismanagement of the plan, it is difficult to see how Government can advocate any increase in the current six percent premium level unless and until it can prove to the public that the NHIP is now being efficiently and judiciously managed by a capable and accountable NHIB.
Start again
Scrap it and start over.
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Anger over UK’s companies public registry decision BY DELANA ISLES A DECISION by the United Kingdom’s house of representatives to force British overseas territories (BOTs) to make beneficial owners of registered companies public, has angered many BOTs in the Caribbean. The decision came after a crossparty amendment to a sanctions and anti-money laundering bill was accepted by the UK government on Tuesday (May 1). The amendment requires the 14 overseas territories to introduce public ownership registers by the end of 2020 or have the requirement imposed by the UK. In the Turks and Caicos Islands, much like in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, the Government is not pleased at this decision. Chairman of the PDM party and elected member for Cheshire Hall, Doug Parnell spoke on his party’s behalf on Wednesday. Parnell said that since coming to government the PDM has been committed to being transparent,
spending a considerable amount of time passing new companies legislation that complied with the recent goals set by G7 countries. He added that despite the many goalposts set by the UK for BOTs to attain, they continue to change them. He added: “This new move discriminates against all UK overseas territories by threatening to use constitutional force by order in council to cause OT’s to comply with opening up all the information about beneficial ownership available in our registries.” He noted that right now, if there is cause, law enforcement from other jurisdictions can get access to these records, but with the new move this will allow anyone in the world to go online and search any person’s name or company name to see who is associated with it. “Every law firm or company management firm that employs a corporate manager or secretary could and most likely would see a loss of their business. “It will affect every financial institution in the TCI. But, the Crown dependencies like Jersey, Guernsey
Safety tool gets updated AN ENHANCED due diligence cognitive search and crime prevention tool created by a TCI company has been given an important update. The award winning SafetyNet. ai will now automatically delete reports at a time indicated by the user with its new document retention tools. Financial technology company Domus Semo Sancus (DSS), the creators of SafetyNet. ai, made the announcement in a press release on Wednesday (May 2). “Many organisations, especially financial services businesses, are required by law to preserve documents relating to their clients, employees and company information for a minimal amount of time,” the statement read. “In addition, they are also required to retain personal data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose it was obtained for.” Together these requirements put very strict timeframes on the lifecycle of documents with hefty penalties for non-compliance, it continued. DSS’ chairman and CEO, E Jay Saunders said: “With SafetyNet’s document retention
capabilities, an end-user can set the destruction date for documents based on the local regulatory requirements and take comfort in the knowledge that the documents will be retained for just that amount of time.” SafetyNet.ai profile reports now support document destruction dates, which can be set to any date in the future, at which time, the reports automatically get deleted. At any time during the life cycle of a document an end-user can bring forward or push out the destruction date, or if required cancel it altogether. Lead developer Piyush Dubey said: “With SafetyNet our main goal is to help our customers manage risk and I’m proud that this tool makes it easy for them to do so. “In keeping with DSS’ goal of providing its customers with the best value for money, SafetyNet’s document retention tools are being made available across all its subscription plans free of charge.” DSS was founded by E Jay Saunders in November 2014. It is a financial technology company that is building tools to encourage financial inclusion and bridge the e-commerce divide.
PDM Chairman, Doug Parnell
and Isle of Man are exempted.” The party chairman stated that the decision is robbing the BOTs of their financial services business in favour of their own interests. “It could go down as the greatest act of white collar transfer of wealth in the history of the world,” Parnell said. “I believe financial services represent 12 percent of our GDP or economic activity in Turks and Caicos Islands. “While we won’t suffer as great as Cayman, Bermuda and BVI it will impact us.” More importantly though, he added, this action highlights for the TCI the UK’s attitude towards the territory. “If it suits their interests an order in council is easily passed. “Our constitution is an order in council and could just as easily be
changed if there was the political will in the UK. “It is time that we seriously consider a different more empowering relationship with the UK,” he encouraged. This should be seen for what it is, a constitutional smack down by our overseers, the PDM chairman stated. REACTIONS TO THE AMENDMENT The move to mandate that BOTs registers to be public does not apply to the Crown dependencies. During Tuesday’s debate Sir Alan Duncan, Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, claimed the UK Conservative party had hoped to reach a compromise on the issue but the number of MPs supporting the push for more transparency in what are still seen as tax havens would have led to a defeat of the entire bill.
Under the tree
Support for the amendment to force the hand of BOTs with financial sectors came from both government and opposition benches. Duncan reportedly admitted that legislating for the BOTs without consent disenfranchises the elected representatives and may “risk damaging our long-standing constitutional arrangements, which respect their autonomy.” The minister said the British government accepted “that it is without a doubt the majority view of this House that the overseas territories should have public registers, ahead of it becoming international standard.” As reported by Caribbean News Now, the Cayman Islands government and the offshore sector officials had hoped to delay the inevitability of public registers until this was a standard around the world. Premier Alden McLaughlin and finance minister Tara Rivers have been on a charm offensive since last year to head off the push to make the BOTs what has been described by some as the ‘guinea pigs’, putting the financial sector business at risk. The chief minister of the Isle of Man, Howard Quayle, was also in London on Tuesday to lobby successfully against a separate Labour amendment that would have tried to force the Crown dependencies into disclosing the true owners of companies. That amendment was dropped. As reported by the Guardian, CONTINUED
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GSAT exams postponed by an extra two weeks BY OLIVIA ROSE STUDENTS preparing to sit the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) will have an additional two weeks to prepare for the examination. The decision was made to postpone the test by two weeks after consultations were held with education staff and primary school principals, according to a press release from the Ministry of Education on April 27. The test will be administered to grade six students on Wednesday, June 13, and Thursday, June 14. Only last month Hon Akierra Missick, former deputy premier and minister of education, strongly urged the ministry to consider suspending the GSAT for this academic school year. She reasoned that the 2017 storms brought on a myriad of challenges which hindered preparation time for the exam. “I reviewed the most recent press release from the Ministry of Education on the status of the school repairs since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria, which stated that 95 percent of the country’s public schools suffered damages, and that works to the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex was underway for
Former minister of education Hon Akeirra Missick suggested delaying the exams
the Oseta Jolly students and teachers who are currently housed there. “Also, the EL Simons students are still presently at the Ona Glinton Primary School in Grand Turk, and if you’ve visited South Caicos your heart breaks for the Iris Stubbs students.” She further stressed that since many schools are largely in disrepair, a conducive environment for learning and test preparation was not possible. “With the damages to all the primary schools and the possible extended displacement of teachers and students (be it at school and or even their home), the students in the TCIG primary schools will not
have a full academic school year to prepare for the exam. “Let us remember that many of the TCIG schools opened weeks after the private primary schools who also sit the GSAT exam. “Those students in the primary schools may have had disruptions to their home life after the storms but little to no disruptions to their academic life at school. “Learning continued as best as normal in many of those institutions.” She emphasised that the students’ preparation for the exam may suffer if present school facilities and home life have not rebounded from the storms. The purpose of the GSAT is to determine whether a grade six student has acquired the necessary knowledge to progress to high school during their primary school education in a timed testing environment. The venues for the GSAT are as follows: Grand Turk - HJ Robinson Auditorium, South Caicos - Iris Stubbs Primary School, North Caicos - Kew Community Centre, Providenciales - Ianthe Pratt Primary School, Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex and Enid Capron Primary School.
Quarterly crime stats show decline in overall criminal activity BY DELANA ISLES THERE were 364 fewer crimes committed between January and April this year than were committed for the same period in 2017. This was revealed on Tuesday (May 1) by Commissioner of Police James Smith during a press conference at the police headquarters in Downtown Providenciales. These figures represent a 14 percent reduction in criminal activity, the same percentage that was reported for 2016 and 2017 for the same period. But is an increase of 12 percent when compared to the figures for 2015 and 2016. “Taken together that means in the last three years, crime in Turks and Caicos has gone down 32 percent, so nearly one-third reduction,” Smith said. He also reported that the crime detection rate has also increased, from 21 percent last year to 28 percent this year for the first quarter. This increase, he said, means that more victims will see offenders being brought to justice. Meanwhile, the average number of crimes per day has continued to fall, the commissioner said, adding that there is now an average of six crimes committed per day across the
Commissioner of Police James Smith reported on quarterly crime stats this week
entire territory. “We will always tend to focus our efforts on the most serious crimes because they have the biggest impact on victims.” The commissioner also reported that the number of murders for the first quarter is down by 42 percent, with four being committed this year compared to seven last year for the same period. “We would like to see this continue to fall and we will keep a focus on murder prevention in the coming year.” Burglaries and aggravated burglaries are also down significantly, by 47 percent - 703 last year to 376 this year. Smith called on householders
and businesses to continue making it difficult for burglars to enter their properties so that the figures will continue to drop. Robberies are also down by 11 percent, 118 compared to 134 for the same period last year. “We still have some way to go to bring this down further, but I am confident that changes in the pipeline will assist us here.” Firearm offences are up eight percent from 126 offences committed last year to 137 this year. In order to help curb the high incidence of firearm offences in the Islands, the commissioner said that the force will be introducing some new initiatives in the coming year to try and assist them in recovering firearms that are being held illegally in the territory. Arrests for drug possession and possession with intent to supply are down. So far for 2018, only 17 persons have been arrested in relation to these offences. This represents a four percent decrease from the same period in 2017. However, this figure is not a victory, as Smith stated: “I do not believe this means there are less drugs in the country but that we have been less successful in interdicting them.”
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Child molester paroled, four others denied BY DELANA ISLES FOUR inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison have been turned down by the Parole Board for early release while one has been granted. Several months after submitting their petitions, the inmates were last week given the news. The Parole Board has come up against much criticism from inmates over the past year, with them eventually complaining to the governor about the lack of movement towards eligible inmates. Following their complaint, the board finally met earlier this year to hear their petitions; the first such meeting in two years. The sole parole granted was to that of convicted child molester 56-year-old Oswald Wilson, a deacon of the Baptist Church in South Caicos. Wilson was convicted by a jury and sentenced by Justice Joan Joyner to five years on five counts of sexual assault on a minor. Wilson was expected to be released later this year if he was not granted parole. He is now paroled five months
earlier. Those denied parole are: Jo’ram Rigby for a 2009 robbery of a gas station in Blue Hills, Providenciales. Four men were convicted and sentenced for that robbery. Two were granted parole more than two years ago, while two others remain in custody. The two will now have to complete their sentences which end in November 2019. The second denial is for Lorenzo Caesar. Caesar was tried and convicted for the attempted robbery of a pawn shop in Providenciales, and for firearm related offences. Caesar will now have to complete his sentence which comes to an end in October 2018. The third man who will have to complete his sentence is Garrick Tucker. His sentence comes to an end in September 2018. He is serving time for the robbery of a Haitian jitney driver. The fourth denial was handed to Bentley Forbes. Forbes was convicted of the murder of his 22-year-old brother in North Caicos. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Judge hears evidence in manslaughter trial BY DELANA ISLES THE death 19-year-old Kenley Walters in 2014 is clearly still a fresh wound for relatives and friends as they listen to the testimonies of eyewitnesses in the ongoing trial. The trial, which is in its third week, is being is presided by Judge Joan Joyner in the Providenciales Supreme Court. Accused of killing Walters in the early morning hours of Boxing Day in 2014 are five men - the youngest of which is Woody Baptiste. Baptiste was arrested when he was 16-years-old in 2016 and would have been around 13 or 14 when the crime was committed at Club 2005 in 2014. Lorvensly Joseph was arrested and charged at the age 20 in 2016. He is the second youngest on trial. Kurt Delancy Jr, Charlex Bottex (Baptiste’s brother) and Everson Capron are the three oldest arrested at ages 24, 25 and 35 in 2016. Now nearly four years later a lengthy trial is ongoing and is expected to continue into five or six weeks.
Relatives and friends of the deceased who have been attending the trial daily could be heard and seen sobbing as they listened to witnesses’ statements. Photos of the deceased’s lifeless body were displayed as evidence by the prosecutors in their attempt to prove the case against the five defendants. On the fatal morning that Walters met his demise at Club 2005, a number of other incidents had also occurred. Another man was shot, but his wounds were not fatal, and two others suffered head injuries from blows to their heads. No reported arrests or charges have so far been made for those two incidents. Another man, who is wanted by police in relation to several charges of rape, kidnapping and firearms charges was also injured in the Boxing Day brawl at the nightclub. The prosecution of the five is being led by Leonard Franklyn and Denise Dingwall of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. The trial continues.
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CRIME UPDATE
COURT ROUNDUP
Man dies in motorbike crash
Two accused burglars sent back to prison on new burglary charges
A THIRTY-four-year-old man is the latest road fatality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. At about 9pm on Saturday, April 29, police and emergency medical unit personnel responded to the scene of an accident on Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales. The man was transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where he was pronounced dead at 3.58am on Sunday after succumbing to severe injuries. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Swift police action led to arrest of thief minutes after robbery Quick action by police on Tuesday (May 1) led to the arrest of a man just minutes after he robbed a woman on Cherokee Road in Providenciales. At about 9pm, police responded to a report by a 28-year-old woman who said she was entering her vehicle when she was approached by a man who demanded cash. The woman reported that she managed to escape without injuries, while the culprit took off with her bag which contained a cellular phone and other items. Officers responded quickly to the scene and a 24-year-old male was apprehended and the property recovered. The man is currently in police custody.
Alleged thief gets $15k bail On Monday (April 30) police arrested and charged a 45-year-old man with theft. The man was granted station bail in the sum of $15,000 while further investigations are conducted into the allegations. Details of the charge have not been revealed. The man is still in police custody.
Thieves cart off jewellery from cultural market
Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on Monday (April 30) at a unit located at the cultural market in Grace Bay. The incident was reported to the 911 Centre at about 12.52pm on Monday. Missing are a number of crafted necklaces and armbands. The value and amount stolen are currently unknown.
TCSPCA burgled, money stolen
The public’s help is being sought in arresting the person(s) responsible for a burglary at the TCSPA Clinic at Suzie Turn on Leeward Highway, Providenciales. The crime was reported to police on Tuesday (May 1). According to the owner, upon entering the building she discovered that it had been ransacked. An unknown amount of cash was discovered missing.
Several arrests made in recent weeks Police in Providenciales have made a number of arrests over the past couple of weeks on various offences. A 54-year-old a man was arrested and charged by officers with abstracting (stealing) electricity. The man was granted $5,000 station bail and will appear in a magistrate court to answer to the charge on May 7. Another man, 42, was arrested and charged with obtaining property by deception. He remains in police custody. The third arrest is that of a 23-year-old woman who is accused of threatening to kill another person by letter. The woman was granted bail in the amount of $3,500.
Bandits drop loot while trying to escape from school
Police in Providenciales are investigating the burglary of the Shining Stars Preparatory School’s tuck shop. The crime was reported on Wednesday, April 25, at 12.40am. It was reported that while trying to escape, the bandits apparently dropped the electronic items and snacks they were trying to steal. No other items were found to be missing.
Downtown store robbed
Police are also investigating a burglary at a Downtown variety store, reported at 7.30am on Wednesday, April 25. According to the complainant, upon arrival he met the store ransacked with several items on the floor. Missing are a small amount of cash and a black DVR Lorex player.
Several undocumented people detained following jitney searches
On Friday, April 27, between 5am and 7am, 17 undocumented persons were arrested and taken to the Detention Centre. Police said the people - 15 Haitians and two Dominicans - were detained when they could not provide any legal documents for their presence in the TCI to officers conducting traffic stops. Those detained where all arrested in jitney cars that were stopped along Grace Bay Road and Leeward Highway.
Ticketing system picks up in Provo
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Traffic Division have been using the force’s ticketing system a lot as of late. Police reported that in April alone, 54 tickets were issued throughout Providenciales to drivers for various traffic violations.
TWO men who were granted bail on dishonesty and burglary charges, have since been picked up by police and remanded to prison on new charges of burglary. The two men, who appeared before a magistrate recently, are now being accused of several of the recent burglaries that have been plaguing Providenciales in the past several weeks. Back in January and February Bryan Bassett Jr and Marlo Glinton were released from prison on bail for numerous counts of dishonesty and one count of burglary, respectively. They are now charged with burglaries, handling stolen goods, malicious damage or injury to properties and theft of vehicles. The men have reportedly pleaded guilty to some of those offences and are expected to return to court next month for further processing. The men are not jointly charged in any of the offences.
Cell phone investigation against prison officials ongoing
Since the Facebook incident involving inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison last month, officials at the prison have been conducting several search and seizure operations of inmates’ cellular phones and other contraband. Most recently, information reaching this publication is that an inmate, who will remain unnamed, was caught in possession of several contraband items which included an unlocked cell phone. When authorities checked the device, it was allegedly discovered that the inmate is in cahoots with at least five local prison officers in unlawful or illegal acts. Reports are the officers are being investigated and could face suspension if the information is found to be true. That information is said to implicate the officers in illegal and unlawful activities outside of their job description through Whatsapp messages and phone calls between the inmate and the officers.
Accused rapist remanded to prison
Patrick Delancy, 32, has been charged and remanded to prison for the rape of a woman. The incident is alleged to have occurred at North West Point in
Providenciales. Delancy was sent to prison when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Tanya Lobban-Jackson last week. He will return to the Grand Turk Supreme Court on June 1 for his sufficiency hearing. Delancy is accused of the criminal act along with another man, Haywood McIntosh, who is currently on the run from police, and as such has not been charged as yet with the offence. Police have since issued wanted bulletins for his arrest and continue to appeal to the public to contact them if they know of the whereabouts of the man. Meanwhile, another person, a woman, who is alleged to have been involved in the rape, has since been placed on station bail while further investigations are conducted into her role in the crime.
Man remanded on four counts of indecent assault
Raynold Joseph, 33, of Blue Hills has been remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Tanya Lobban-Jackson for the repeated indecent assault of a teenage girl. He appeared before the court on Monday (April 30) charged with the offences. Joseph, a native of Haiti who has been residing the islands for several years, will return to the Grand Turk Supreme Court on June 6 for his sufficiency hearing. COURT OF APPEAL
Conviction quashed for burglary
On April 13, the Court of Appeal quashed the conviction of Sheen Dean who was sentenced to three years for burglary. Dean was already on bail pending his appeal, but had been serving his three year sentence prior to his appeal. The court ruled that there was a misdirection on the part of the trial Judge Joan Joyner, thereby rendering the conviction unsafe and unsatisfactory. Finbar Grant was counsel for the appellant. The trial judge’s error was found to be so grave that Sheen’s counsel was not given a chance to present verbal arguments on behalf of his client, as the court immediately recognised the misdirection, and in the interest of justice quashed the conviction. CONTINUED
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is appealing to any member of public who may have any information on these crimes. They can contact Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or make use of the confidential reporting system through Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477.
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Reduce ‘exorbitant’ electricity rates Dear Editor, A blessing in disguise has been presented to the TCIG in the interest of FortisTCI customers. In applying to the Government for ratification of increased rates on electricity, the company has paved the way for much needed negotiations that would allow for an overdue assessment and perhaps a revamping of the present agreement. Whilst the Government didn’t have to wait on any such request by FortisTCI, it presents a timely and justifiable opportunity for the Government to take a number of prudent steps in an effort to bring down the high cost of electricity as opposed to increase the already exorbitantly high rates. The Government should seize this opportunity to bring in a recognised and qualified independent electricity auditor that would determine the true cost of electricity per kilowatt hour. Coupled with an assent of fuel costs from the supplier, the
Government would then know if consumers are not paying two times over for fuel considering the additional fuel surcharge that is levied on top of the power bill. The Government should also establish a fool proof checking system that ensures that fuel surcharge does not automatically increase when the cost of fuel is increased by their suppliers, but rather to kick in only when all on Island supplies at that time, are depleted. On a slightly different note, this principle should also be applied to on island wholesale and retail suppliers. The Turks and Caicos Government should not even consider such a request for increase in electricity rates without closely examining that portion of the agreement that allegedly allows for a 17 percent guaranteed profit by the company. In so doing the Government should ensure that the profit is restricted to operational costs only and not the massive housing and
building infrastructure and other unnecessary frivolities that are being undertaken by FortisTCI, which in turn would dramatically affect the demand for increase in fuel prices if it embedded in that guaranteed 17 percent profit. There has to be some kind of reconciliation with the guaranteed profit, infrastructure, actual cost per kilowatt hour, price increases and the infrastructure that is financed by customers who pay to have poles planted and wires installed to their homes and never get any kind of compensation whatsoever, not even a reduced power bill to offset their arbitrary investment in the company by financing the infrastructure to their homes which FortisTCI subsequently owns and proceeds to benefit from. The TCIG should also check to see if FortisTCI has insurance coverage which incidentally, may be included in their guaranteed profit margin and as such would be a miscarriage of justice to say the least,
if the company is now requesting an increase in rates to offset expenses incurred as a result of the damage done to their infrastructure by hurricanes Irma and Maria. Furthermore, if insurance is not included in that 17 percent guaranteed profit, why not? Furthermore, having made their guaranteed profit and more, why isn’t insurance considered important enough to be covered from your excess profit gained over and above the guaranteed 17 percent profit? Or, is there insurance but FortisTCI is testing the Government’s alertness and is using this disaster to further price gorge the already overcharged consumers? Before any such increases are considered and even if they are denied, there has to be some reconciliation with this profit guarantee issue. The issue of potential customers having to pay high charges to FortisTCI for installation of poles and wiring, must be examined with
a view to regularising this issue where the customer is repaid in some manner for an investment where the returns go only to FortisTCI and not to the investor customer who still has to pay his power bills. FortisTCI is an accomplice to illegal immigration, illegal squatting and illegal building by supplying electricity to numerous illegal customers and illegal shacks that cannot pass planning inspection and pose health and safety threats in our communities. Hence, FortisTCI should be held responsible for such illegal and irresponsible actions and dealt with according to law. The recent past practices of the governor and or the Government arbitrarily approving electricity rates proposed by FortisTCI without any serious checks and balances whatsoever, should no longer be the order of the day. No responsible government should allow that to continue. There are so many areas where the TCI’s people are being exploited and short-changed because of a lack of conscious, caring and daring governance. It is about time our political representatives take the initiative and represent like real governments do. I have all hopes that these measures are being taken now in this case. Oswald Skippings, Leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance, Providenciales
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Royal babies, reefs, palms and prunes PRINCE William and wife have done it again with another royal baby, the third in three years. April 27 was the date set for the ground-breaking of Royal Reef Resort condos on North Caicos. Royal ‘attaboys’ to Minister Ralph Higgs for bringing this needed development back to life after more than a decade of sleeping PNP and royal British administrations. Interesting is, this development will compete with the Higgs family development in Bottle Creek, North Caicos. Minister Higgs knows that traffic going to any one resort is good for all. I am still dreaming of development on Middle Caicos. The whole western end was sold to a bankrupt Miami developer by Mike Misick for
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David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 27 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011
giveaway prices. The Miami developer borrowed money from the Belize Bank then paid only one half of the price to Mike’s Government. The Misick Government gave the developer full title with the Government filing a lien for the other half against the land. The bank then filed a second lien behind the Government. While the ink was still wet the
Misick civil service switched the liens giving the bank priority over the Government. The people lost again. The second half was due to the Government seven years ago, never paid. Is that why $5 million of the bank’s loan is still missing? The land has been for sale by the bank for some time now. Whatever happened to the rule
requiring a foreign investor to give the land back to the royal Crown land bank after three years of dormancy? Middle Caicos, more properly known as Grand Caicos, is the largest, most unspoiled island with the most potential. When the Government links all the islands, Grand Caicos will benefit. Middle Caicos is home to the most numerous and intelligent mosquitoes known to mankind. Once Grand Caicos hosts some vehicles the bugs will choke. So much for FortisTCI electric cars - no emissions, hence more bugs. The huge leftover toxic and expensive batteries will be a royal human hazard. In the early 80s we sailed into the former Prune Island way down in the Grenadines. John Caldwell, author of ‘Desperate Voyage’ - a book worth reading, had drained the swamps
and the bugs left. Prune Island became Palm Island. We sat on the beach and sipped coconut milk and looked across the water at Union Island, the West Indian miniature version of Tahiti. The problem is this paradise is more than 1,500 miles from Miami. Our Bambara Beach is within a few hours of Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Now Minister Ralph has opened the door to our paradise. Affordable in time and money. Is it possible Prospect and Whitby Hotel could return? It has been years since we had a nice salad for lunch overlooking their beach. A bulldozed St Charles place debris will make a wonderful off shore reef for Conch Bar. More royal babies in London and real progress in the TCI.
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Man convicted of falsely imprisoning family gets slight reprieve by court
On April 12, Sherrington Dion McIntosh, who was convicted of false imprisonment, assault and burglary won a partial victory in the Court of Appeal. The court quashed the conviction on the false imprisonment offence which carried an eight year sentence. Attorney Lara Maroof-Misick successfully submitted to the court that the trial judge Robert Shuster ought not to have put that count to the jury as there was no evidence to convict the appellant on that charge. The evidence presented in the trial primarily suggested that McIntosh was preventing police from entering the home, and was not denying his ex-girlfriend and their baby of their right to leave. The court also reduced the sentence of five years imprisonment to four years on the burglary count. The conviction on the common assault was upheld.
The price of representation Dear Editor, By now many Turks and Caicos Islanders would have heard that two of our premier athletes, Mr Devante Gardiner and Mr Kevarno Handfield, have lost their athletic scholarships from Saint Augustine University and cut from their athletics team for choosing to represent our ‘Beautiful by Nature’ Turks and Caicos Islands in the recent Commonwealth Games in Australia. I, along with many others, are calling on the minister with responsibility for sports, the minister of education, and the minister of finance to fix this situation and make these young men whole again, as a decision to give these two gentlemen a scholarship could help to repair the damage that has been done and overt long term consequences to their futures. If further convincing is needed, by all means continue reading. Given the fact that both gentlemen
earned a scholarship for athletics in part or in full is a testament to their value and skill as no university is going to give an athletic scholarship unless you are top notch or have the promise to be top notch. Additionally, I understand it was at the urging of key individuals in the TCI athletics community that the gentlemen choose country over school and clearly did not understand the risk that they were taking. For us to now abandon them would be sending a clear message as to our priorities for our youth, their development and the way we support those that work so hard to represent us. These two gentlemen made up half of the 4x400 relay team that made history for the TCI at those same Commonwealth games by qualifying for a final event along with Ifeanyi Otuonye who also qualified in long jump finals. Remember how excited we were
to see the pictures of the TCI making the 4x400 relay finals? Remember that now that these young men need your help. In the case of Devante who has at least two more years of eligibility, we might be looking at our own next Usain Bolt or Delano Williams in the making with the times he’s making and what continued training and competition will produce in years to come. In the case of Kevarno, he is one year away from completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Sports Management. I am sure he has a place in the Department of Sports. These young Turks and Caicos Islanders need their country’s support. As the saying goes ‘money ain’t a thing’. How do I know? In the recent post Cabinet statement, Cabinet approved a proposal for an amnesty on penalties on outstanding arrears of hotel and
tourism tax payable under the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (Taxation) Ordinance. Cabinet also approved the write-off of both business licence and scholarship contribution arrears. Between both those actions, I am pretty sure the value is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars if not over a million dollars. If we can take actions to benefit those above, then we can act to benefit our youth who have sacrificed their scholarships by putting the TCI first and are indeed the future of the Turks and Caicos Islands. I call on the principals above to put their heads together and support these young gentlemen on continuing their sports and academic success. Stay Blessed, Jamell Robinson, Providenciales
British governor interfering in TCI governance TURKS and Caicos Islands Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson is claiming that the governor, top man sent by the Crown to ‘oversee’ TCI governance, is meddling in the affairs of our country. What hogwash! Is that not his role? Was he not sent by the Crown to ‘oversee’ TCI affairs, and ensure UK interests? Not sure if Mrs Cartwright Robinson is out to get mileage as some kind of champion taking on the UK and its colonial administrative authority, but this is at best phony and rings hollow. Why? Pick up that issue of TC Weekly News and read the January 29, 2018, article titled ‘Premier’s portfolio expanded’. It states: ‘As of February 1, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson will be taking over control of several government departments as well as a number of statutory boards… “On January 16 Governor Freeman officially made the constitutional changes, which according to the Gazetted item took place on the advice of the premier. “He thereby charged the premier with the responsibility for the conduct of government relating to investment, trade and finance, Caricom affairs, the National Insurance Board, the National Health Insurance Board, the Ports Authority, the Airports, Authority, the Civil Aviation Authority, and Invest Turks and Caicos. “he is also now granted responsibility for the Budget
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Ben is a Turks and Caicos Islander and a writer and published author. His book ‘Jackals of Samarra’ can be found at Amazon. com, and other internet book sites. He can be contacted at grandt730@aol.com.
Department, Strategic Policy and Planning Department, Customs Department, Accountant General department, Revenue Control Unit, Trade Department, Central Information Technology Unit, Exchange of Information Unit, Statistics Department and District Administration… “Efforts to contact Cartwright Robinson for comment on the newly Gazetted responsibilities were unsuccessful up to the press time.” Wow! Let me catch my breath. Now pick up the April 28 to May 4 issue and read my article titled ‘Explaining the Unexplainable’. In the first instance this leader is quite comfortable to have this man interfere in TCI politics by going as far as making adjustments to our Constitution to do something that benefits her in her acquisition of power, in which she is unavailable for transparency in comment and explanation to the TCI citizens who voted for her. In this second instance, she instructs Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles to go out to explain to TCI citizens why having the governor take over locally-controlled statutory bodies
is best for the country, while said governor hides behind the stage curtain in dark silence. So here it is, these two people in the topmost roles in TCI Government, the premier and governor are, to use the expression, ‘thick as thieves’ (no insult intended) in facilitating each other’s self-interests mere months ago. Now they are suddenly at each other’s throats. Why? This is colonialism. It is not, and has never been, about transparency. It is about self-interests and separating peoples from their birthright. Mrs Cartwright was up to her eyeballs in this just a few short months ago directing, colluding, and evading. Now she is filled with indignation with this system. Please! You cannot delight in wallowing in the mud then claim the mud is a bad thing because it makes you look messy. In my last TC Weekly News article I recalled JAGS McCartney, the original leader of the PDM party, which Mrs Cartwright Robinson leads. For those who know the man, can you imagine JAGS being caught up in any such hand-in-glove
shenanigans with the British? Does it not seem clear that TCI local governance is crying out for leadership for its people? The people of Turks and Caicos Islands should know this. Our country, small as it is, has played a major role in sustaining empires, making them fall flat on their face, and spawning new empires to replace them. The boast is that Britannia ruled the seas for centuries, as their Navy dominated the globe far and wide. Well for any Navy to do this, in the days of sailing ships, they would desperately need two things. Rope for their sails and anchors, and salt to cure their meats and ensure that their fighting men had food in their stomachs to win battles. The sisal for rope from the Caicos Islands ensured the former, while the ‘white gold’ salt from the Salt Islands ensured the latter. Empires fell and new ones came up because of our humble Turks and Caicos Islands. In a long-overdue visit to the Library of Congress in Washington DC recently, I was buried in George Washington day to day diaries. In them he cannot stop talking about TCI salt. Besides being the first US president, and Revolutionary War hero, he was also a merchant. Over many years he talks about his ship, the brig ‘Farmer’, returning with salt from our Islands, and him selling his cargo to merchants in Virginia and the surrounding Maryland and District of Columbia.
So, you think he did not use TCI salt to replenish his troops with food, allowing them to defeat the Redcoats and finally send them packing back across the Atlantic (especially in one of their major New York battles). This is what I mean by making empires fall flat on their face and spawning new ones. I never felt prouder in my life, walking out of the Library of Congress, down the streets to the train station, in what is often called ‘the greatest democracy in the world’, knowing that my home happens to be one of the leading reasons for this soil of ‘democracy’ I was walking on. What a high! At a seminar, I was sitting next to a white lady. We introduced ourselves to each other, and when I told her this she got so emotional, hugged and kissed me, and thanked me for what my country had contributed to her America. Wow! I say all that to say this. The British know who we Turks and Caicos Islanders are. They have known that for four centuries. We are their ‘deliverance’ and their ‘Waterloo’. That is why they have to employ a level of deception and ‘sly fox’ underhandedness unlike anyplace else they have colonised. When our people fall into their trap and walk ‘hand-in-glove’ with them ‘we’ lose. When we walk our own way and do what is in our best interests ‘they’ lose. Premier Cartwright Robinson should remember this.
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Repatriation costs are draining the territory’s finances BY OLIVIA ROSE THE GOVERNMENT has spent a total of $4.3 million in the last four years on repatriation of illegal immigrants, according to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson. Speaking at a press conference on April 20, she said the excessive expenditure is draining the TCI’s coffers of funds that could be used to further develop the territory. She added that the high number of undocumented people in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a major cause for concern. “While we know that this is an issue in terms of national security, it is difficult to budget in terms of social services for the numbers that we do not know reside in the Turks and Caicos.” In breaking down the statistics spanning a five year period (2013 to 2018) Cartwright Robinson revealed that in 2013 there were six sloop landings and nine intercepted vessels, which saw some $1,286,505 being spent to repatriate 1,279 people. This was the highest amount spent during any year on repatriation. “In 2014 we had 607 repatriated individuals with four intercepted vessels and that cost us $548,000,” she said. “In 2015, we have one landing, nine vessels, 836 persons were deported costing us $556,000 and
Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Minister of Border Control Hon Sean Astwood at a recent press conference
2016 we had five landings, nine intercepted vessels, 4,191 persons were repatriated at a cost of $832,360. “In 2017 with our ongoing initiatives as well we had 11 landings, 11 intercepted and we repatriated a total of 1,335 persons and the cost, though the numbers are higher than 2013, is a bit lower and it’s only $1,1335,271. “For us this a drain on the finances of this country.” OVER-STAYERS Contrary to popular belief over-
stayers make up the larger portion of the undocumented population and not those who arrived on sloops, according to the premier. She described them as “those who would have had work permits, those who would have had visas”. “But more troubling for us is the high number of persons who received temporary work permits during the years 2014 to 2016 that contribute now to the high number of undocumented persons. “Of course, this is a concern for national security reasons, we need to know who is in this country and the number of persons who are in this country.” As the Minister of Finance, she argued that the Government is not able to plan as effectively as it should with the scarce resources at its disposal, if the population is not accurately accounted for. “We are a new government and we are keen on addressing this problem, but while we’re addressing the undocumented persons we are going to continue our efforts to make sure that persons do not fall out of status. “We appreciate that when the announcement was made by the deputy premier in August there were hundreds of persons who volunteered to leave hoping to return with legal status. “We are sure that once we
continue these ongoing efforts and we intensify as the Ministry of Border Control and tend to that, we will see more voluntarily leaving.” ONGOING SECURITY EFFORTS Acknowledging that the Government is struggling with a lack of resources to efficiently and effectively handle the illegal immigration problem, Cartwright Robinson said the Government continues to seek external assistance. Harkening back to recent discussions between herself and Baron for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon she said active dialogue is ongoing for additional expertise which would boost the TCI’s efforts. “Manpower, not just in terms of expertise but numbers to support the task force for a period of time. “Additionally we have also accepted his offer for two UK border control officers to come and assist with a complete strategy for a period where we would draw down on resources and assistance from the UK. “The Bahamas continues to offer us assistance and only a few days ago I had the opportunity to speak with the minister of foreign affairs, the prime minister of the Bahamas and senator Kwasi Thompson and
Three take on tax collection roles THREE experienced finance professionals have taken on the roles of tax officer and senior tax officer in the Government’s Revenue Department. Condisa Ewing and Yelena Roberts are working as tax officers in Providenciales and Kristen Brown is now the senior tax officer in Grand Turk. Deputy Governor Anya Williams congratulated the women on their recent appointments and promotion in a press release on April 27. She explained that during their tenure they will have the opportunity to work in all three sections of the Revenue Department: Compliance, Business Licencing, and Audit and Investigation. These represent “vital components” of the Government’s day to day operations, Williams said. “We continue to see significant interest in new entrants joining the civil service as well as a significant number of promotions within the civil service as a whole, which is commendable. “Ms Ewing, Ms Roberts and Ms Brown will play vital roles in the collection, monitoring and enforcement of TCIG revenues and we are happy to have them as a part of our team as we continue to build on the successes of the Revenue Department which is highly efficient
Yelena Roberts and Condisa Ewing are working as tax officers in Providenciales
Kristen Brown is now the senior tax officer in Grand Turk
and has made great strides in the area of collection and enforcement over the years.” Ewing began her 15 year career in the finance industry as an outwards payments processing officer at Barclays Bank, now renamed First Caribbean International Bank, prior to leaving for university. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Everest University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After returning home she worked as a business support officer with the International Banking Group. Ewing then joined the team at
2016. Brown completed her studies at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Studies with specialisation in Finance and Management. She worked with the Financial Services Commission from 1998 as a temporary clerical officer, before earning the title of data processor, then revenue officer, examiner and administrative clerk, senior insurance administrator and in 2015 was promoted to insurance analyst and supervisor in the International Insurance Unit.
the Royal Bank of Canada where she held various roles such as teller, before being promoted to operations support officer within the sales department and later the client assistant officer. Roberts holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the New England Institute of Technology in Warwick, Rhode Island. She previously served as a file clerk at Scotiabank, guest relation liaison officer at Alexandra, financial administrator at the TCI Red Cross and has served as the administrative officer for the Revenue Department within the Ministry of Finance since August
they have committed yet again to assisting us in patrolling our borders. “That request has been made to the United Kingdom of course as you would appreciate all negotiations of that sort must be approved and led with the expertise of the UK, considering that external security is their responsibility.” Additionally, Prime Minister of the Bahamas Hubert Minnis during his recent bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May, lobbied assistance for both the TCI and the Bahamas in patrolling their respective borders.
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the premier of the Cayman Islands, Alden McLaughlin said the territory was keeping all options on the table, including a legal challenge to the amendment. He also accused MPs of making a decision that was “reminiscent of the worst injustices of a bygone era of colonial despotism”. The territory was joined by Bermuda, which questioned whether the newly passed legislation was constitutional, while others in the 14 jurisdictions representing the remains of the British empire said it would be punitively expensive to implement. David Burt, the premier of Bermuda, also reportedly said that parliament’s action was a retrograde step after 50 years of “constitutionally sanctioned self-government”. He added that the island territory would take necessary steps to ensure its constitution was respected. The Cayman Islands and Bermuda are among the larger financial centres within the 14 overseas territories, which all operate a secretive financial system and have not been obliged to publicly state the true owners of companies. Leaks such as the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers, reported by the Guardian and several other investigative journalistic organisations, revealed that dictators and oligarchs from around the world channel money through companies in the overseas territories. About half the companies referred to in the Panama Papers were set up in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), according to Transparency International.
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Government and tourism officials join the developer in breaking ground at the site
Developer Guo Liang Tian said he is proud to have acquired the investment
The Royal Reef has new ownership and development is planned for the near future
An artist’s impression of the completed Royal Reef resort and spa in North Caicos
Chinese developer acquires stalled Royal Reef resort BY DELANA ISLES CHINESE developer Guo Liang Tian has acquired the Royal Reef resort and spa, which has been stalled for several years. The announcement was made at a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, April 27, at the North Caicos location. Several ministers of government and tourism officials joined residents of the island to welcome the new development, which is hoped will boost the island’s tourism sector. Friday’s event was a formal announcement that the Royal Reef
has new ownership and that most of the logistics have been settled. Reliable information reaching the Weekly News is that no development order has as yet been signed for the development as the British government has not yet signed off on it. Through a translator, the new developer said that he is proud to have acquired the investment and that he will be working along with the community of North Caicos for the further development of the island. He thanked the Government and expressed that he will be looking
forward to their help and cooperation in the future. It was also announced by other representatives of the Chinese company that they will be offering two students full scholarships to study in China. The new investment follows the work of Invest Turks and Caicos through international promotions to find a new developer to continue with the project which stalled in 2007. The resort will be comprised of restaurants, retail stores, swimming pools, a spa and many other amenities. Tian will complete the Royal Reef Resort and Spa through his newly
established company Turks and Caicos Real Estate. This new start to the resort follows another one in 2010 when a Canadian developer snapped up parts of the development, 12 months after the project was put up for sale. The sprawling Sandy Point scheme was just half-built when work drew to a grinding halt in 2007. Its shell-like state has since been a bone of contention among Islanders, a pitiful reminder of the fiscal downturn. Of the five-star condo hotel scheme, only the staff quarters were ever completed.
That building was bought for an undisclosed sum by the Canadian developer - known locally as Bryan Hopkins. The original $160 million, 17acre Royal Reef scheme had been scheduled for completion in 2009. It was to comprise studios along with one, two, three and fourbedroom units and up to seven swimming pools. Developers had also planned three on-site restaurants, shops and a conference centre to accommodate 200 people. It was touted as an economic catalyst for North Caicos.
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Mario Rigby, Explorer PART 2: Mario Rigby speaks Africa and inspiration BY DELANA ISLES THIS week we continue with our final episode outlining local man, Mario Rigby’s walk across Africa, with him explaining the uniqueness of his expedition as a black man in a predominantly black continent and the takeaways he now has for surviving the changing landscape of the world. The Weekly News also sat down with Mario’s mother Zemar Stingl who, as he has described, is his biggest supporter and staunchest advocate. Reflecting on the amazing journey that her son recently completed, Stingl said: “I think it’s incredible, I’m actually really proud of him for what he has done. I truly believed in it right from the beginning. “There were times when it was difficult for me when I knew he was going through some difficulties. “For instance when he got malaria, that one was very hard for me because I couldn’t get a hold of him for three days so I was really worried.” She however knew that Mario would bounce back and continue with his journey after his battle with the disease. Stingl reflected that now that Mario has done what he set out to do, his journey has only just begun. “I am extremely proud and extremely happy and I will continue to support him through whatever he wants to do because I have 100 percent faith and belief in him.” See transcript of Mario’s interview below. Interviewer: How different is the experience of Africans from that of descendants of Africans here in the Caribbean, and elsewhere?
Mario: It is different to a certain extent. I believe that in the Caribbean and North America and South America, because we came from the same slave route, we tend to battle each other a lot. I always call it the crab in the bucket syndrome - one crab tries to escape and another crab pulls you back down and this is a constant thing that is happening in this part of the world. The experience in Africa is very authentic, beautiful - I’m not saying that goes for everybody, of course, because there are tribes that have warriors that can brutally kill you instantly.
Interviewer: What is one of the experiences that stood out a lot to you travelling through the African continent?
Mario: I learned to understand
animals even more. I had to survive amongst some of the most dangerous animals in the world - rhinos, hippos, venomous snakes, shark, crocodiles, all different kinds, and cows were actually the most dangerous ones. But these animals don’t want to hurt you. I’ve met elephants probably four times along my journey, wild ones and it’s one of the most majestic animals you’ll ever meet. Interviewer: How has this experience changed you as a core human being?
Mario: As a core human, I’m very curious, I’m very ambitiously curious about the world we live in, which I’m surprised a lot of people aren’t. We’re on a planet that’s spinning around the sun… how can you not be curious about this rock that holds such an abundance of life and so many diverse cultures and religions, humans, philosophies, all of these things, how can you not be in love with that? So, that’s the difference between if you love humanity and you love yourself; or are you against humanity. I think a lot of us have gone against it. We see the bad things, we watch the news and we think this is bad and we are bad and then therefore we hide ourselves away and we lock ourselves up, put the gates up higher. I think in a way that’s changed for me in the sense that I have seen the worst of that humanity that you can possibly imagine - I’ve gotten shot at by rebel soldiers, I’ve had the worst things happen to me, so why am I thinking that humanity is a beautiful thing more than before - it’s because it’s the truth in a sense. Interviewer: When you finished your journey, did you feel a sense of relief, a sense of completion, or that you could have gone further?
Mario: I feel that I finished just in time, because I was ready to hang up my boots. I was really getting tired and I had the sense that it’s becoming repetitive - I arrive in a village, a bunch of people looking at me strange and I have to try to negotiate…it was really becoming too repetitive and I was ready to hang the boots up. By the time I got to the pyramids of Giza, I just felt like…originally I wanted like a bunch of people to come and everybody celebrate, that is what my dream was at the beginning of the expedition, but by the end of the expedition, I wanted the solitude and to be by myself. Interviewer: Did the celebration when you entered a new village happen a lot along the way?
Mario Rigby with his mother and biggest supporter Zemar Stingl
Mario: I should correct that, I didn’t want it, I thought that it would happen sometimes. I didn’t have expectations for anything; I think if you’re doing something this big - and no one else had really done it except for a solo guy back in the 1870s - at this point you can’t expect anything. This is new, this is new territory. Even people back in the 1870s, it was a completely different world in that time. So, to me having expectations is setting myself up for failure in a sense, and disappointment. I never really had disappointments, except for this one time in Ethiopia I got turned back, that was probably the worst experience. So, yes, when I was finally done, I felt a sense of - it’s not about the walking, I love to walk - but I felt like I am done with this story and I need to move on to a new story now. Interviewer: Did you find love along the trails?
Mario, being a bit coy: I found love, yeah, for sure, absolutely. I always say that you meet some of the most incredible human beings on the planet when you’re in the most extreme conditions in the most extreme places. I met this girl in Egypt that I definitely fell in love with, I won’t say her name; she was one of those people. We’re talking about a very hardcore Muslim country, a country
where you cannot dress the way that you are dressed and some women would be arrested. There’s this Arab culture which really wants to become white central - where the women are forced to straighten their hair and they are forced to bleach their skin and they are forced to do all these things to look a certain way. It’s quite sad, because I have seen some of the most beautiful women. If you go to south Sudan, they’re like chocolate, they have perfect bone structure, some of them even have blue eyes and oriental looking eyes, then it looks like God just poured dark chocolate over this silhouette. The way they flow and move is just so beautiful. Then you have world saying that this is not beautiful. It’s ridiculous. It’s literally the most ridiculous thing. So, yes I met this one girl and she was one of the first Egyptian women that bike, she was in a group of women. They all decided to ride their bikes from Cairo to Aswan, and this is where women are encouraged not to ride bicycles. This is where I met her, and there was instant passion. She was part of the revolution, the Egyptian revolution. Interviewer: From your experience as a black man, to now, how has that changed outlook on life?
Mario: I think what it has done is not change my perspective; it has reiterated what I had thought before which is - people of African descent, because we are Africans, we have been pushed down by society and imperialism, colonisation for so long, by slavery as well, that our confidence as a society has gone down so low that we don’t have the confidence to love each other deeply, and we don’t have the courage to really go out there and really showcase. As a black man, I don’t see myself in that way anymore, I see myself as a member of the human race. Yes, I understand and acknowledge that I am a black man and there are challenges associated with that and I love the challenges, but my challenge is how can we change the face and the stereotype of black men and women as well - we need to go above and beyond, we need to stop being scared, we need to encourage each other. What you think is over the top is not really over the top, in our communities it may be over the top. But we need to stop thinking like this, we need to think globally. I want to see some of the greatest architects be black, I want to see not just Olympic athletes breaking records on the track, and basketball players… it’s like these disciplines we were
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given, these roles of ‘run Bubba run, you see what Bubba can do, he can wrestle real good’. We’re stuck with that, we’re still there. I would love to see people take tremendous risks beyond their own selves. Take for instance, if you have $100 million, instead of buying a $10 million house and $1 million car, think what can you do with this money instead? Can we invest in future renewable energy that can sustain Africa? If I see you doing that, to me then you are a very special human being, but if you are hoarding money and not helping the community, then we have a problem. But I think what I am doing is a much larger picture, which is why the United Nations has backed me, and has nominated me as top 100 most influential people of this decade. What they want me to do this September - there’s a UN convention in New York at their headquarters they want me to do a speech, which is crazy. I went from like being a sport instructor to, I’m going to talk at the UN and like lead the black race. This is crazy. Interviewer: What would you say is your goal as an explorer?
Mario: What I’m trying to do is showcase, show a new kind of face and exploration; which is really something that is kind of a dying breed. We think we have explored everything. To me what exploration mean is not just to discover land and challenge yourself and finding new places, it’s not all about how do we utilise technology in all of these places, it’s how do we explore with new technology - change the scene of exploration. It’s not just about geographical anymore, it’s also about humanity, how can we bridge the gap and I think this is one of the jobs of modern day explorers today. Interviewer: So, what or where is your next goal to overcome, or expedition to venture out on?
Mario: I am writing a book for sure. There is the possible works of a TV show happening in the near future 2018, and there are four new expeditions lined up for the future as well. Interviewer: Can you disclose what any of those expeditions are?
Mario: Some of them I can. One of them is backed by the United Nations called Roots; this one is very big and I can’t mention too much about it. This is an expedition that will change how we see ourselves as African people. It’s basically finding our race, and I am trying to create a path. It doesn’t mean people have to follow this same thing. But I want us to have something where we can be like this is what we do, where everybody will go or people will follow this and if I can leave any legacy, that would be the last legacy
Mario sharing a light moment with some excited Africans during one of his detours to do a talk in the Gulu, Uganda district at Hope School. Hope school is where displaced youths and former child soldiers from South Sudan go to rehabilitate their lives from the wars and conflicts engulfing parts of the African continent.
that I would leave. It won’t change history, but it will add to it. But, the first expedition is
the Great Wall of China, then an electric car across Africa, circumnavigation, then the next one is kayaking the Zambezi river
- we’re doing this to prevent oil drilling on one of the largest lakes on the planet. It’s the only source of food that
the people in this region have and they are about to drill oil there, which is going to completely destroy the ecosystem.
Special education magazine launched A SPECIAL education news magazine has been launched to inform the public of the trends, development and achievements within the sector. The release of Inclusion is a major part of the Government’s policy initiative ‘No child left behind’ aimed at boosting the provision of education for all of the territory’s young people. Minister of Education Hon Karen Malcom attended the launch on April 12 and said she was “very excited” to be there. She said the ministry throws its full support behind the initiative and looks forward to a “new era in special education”. During the launch Education Officer for Special Needs Jasmin Walkin gave an overview of an assessment of special education programmes conducted throughout the government schools. He also spoke about how the information gained inspired him to collaborate with special education teachers to develop a national strategy. Walkin explained that the policy initiative is derived from TCI Special Education Policy
Education officer Jasmin Walkin (second from right) speaks about the launch
document and is made up of a list of specific targets that he and his team will seek to meet from March this year to February 2019. He said: “The targets outlined in ‘No child left behind’ are directed towards a massive special education public relations campaign, establishing a system of reliable data collection, referrals and intervention, professional
development and collaboration, capacity building, and finally promoting best practices in regard to special education models throughout schools.” Many of the targets outlined in the policy initiative had already been realised, Walkin told attendees. He introduced three special education programme coordinators and said he was confident in their
work and their driven spirits. The education officer also thanked the volunteer work of the Special Education Assessment and Intervention Team national steering committee. “The members should be commended for the sacrifices they are making to meet the needs of special education students in the TCI,” he said.
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Free wifi access to be available at public hotspots BY OLIVIA ROSE BOTH Digicel and Flow are set to provide free public access to wifi at locations throughout the territory. The telecoms companies revealed the news at a recent meeting with Minister of Telecommunications Hon Vaden Delroy Williams. Stores, public schools, the airports, a police station and a park are among the locations where internet access will be made freely available to anyone with a receiving device. And the Government has also committed to setting up free access sites in order to prevent a “digital divide”. At the meeting Flow TCI country manager Delleriece Hall informed the minister of the company’s ongoing initiatives. Free wifi will be provided at Flow stores and at all the public schools in the administration buildings and computer labs, she said. Meanwhile a Digicel representative said the company is providing community wifi at Princess Alexandra Park in Providenciales, the Digicel store and
Police A Division in Grand Turk and the Digicel store in South Caicos. In a statement issued on Monday (April 30), Minister Williams pointed to a promise in the Government’s Change Document to create pubic zones for free wifi. He said his ministry is keen on bringing these plans into fruition. “The Turks and Caicos Islands is too small for there to be a digital divide in this country. “While of course the providers have to make a return on their investments, I think they must also strike a balance and give consideration to the critical role that they must play in the area of social advancement. “By that I simply mean that there should be no area or person in this country that cannot enjoy the benefits and privileges of having access to telecommunications technology.” Minister Williams expressed satisfaction that both companies reaffirmed their commitment to providing free wifi to key places including the airports in Providenciales and Grand Turk.
Minister of Telecommunications Hon Vaden Delroy Williams
REPAIRS AND UPGRADES During the meeting the firms also spoke about upgrades to their respective networks after hurricanes Irma and Maria wreaked havoc on their infrastructure. Hall said that Flow TCI has accelerated restoration work and
upgrades and is making great progress. “We have significantly upgraded our distribution network in Providenciales making it possible for most customers to access superfast broadband and Flow TV. “The community of Five Cays had full access by April 15.” The country manager also said that optimisation work or the final fine-tuning process is ongoing and customers will experience an increase in speeds on both mobile and fixed services. She reported that customers in Grand Turk will soon experience superfast and reliable speeds as the company rolls out Fiber to the Home (FTTH), the latest generation ultrahigh speed broadband connection. Flow has also launched a study programme for all CXC students which allows students to access a learning database at no charge or wifi cost to them. Meanwhile Digicel has embarked on its ‘rebuilding better’ initiative which will see customers in Providenciales and Grand Turk receiving Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
and Fiber to the Business (FTTB). The Digicel representative said it will be three months to completion of the underground fibre project in Providenciales. Services to homes in Blue Hills will begin within three weeks, while rebuilding work has commenced in Grand Turk. Minister Williams underscored the importance of strong and reliable telecommunications infrastructure in the functioning and development of any modern society. “I was quite pleased with the wealth of detailed information provided by Digicel and Flow,” he said, “and I was also impressed by the significant investment they continue to make in upgrading their networks and in other important areas. “We are one of the most stable and fastest growing economies in the Caribbean and we pride ourselves in being a high end tourist destination. “In addition, we have a very diverse and vibrant population that relies heavily on telecommunications as a function of their daily lives, so we have to remain on the cutting edge of technology.”
Health services expert to oversee hospital contract A SPECIALIST in healthcare services has been awarded a senior role within the Ministry of Health and Human Services. North Caicos native Florinda Gardiner-Talbot is the new InterHealth Canada deputy contract performance manager and is directly responsible for the oversight, monitoring and evaluation of the hospital contract. Gardiner-Talbot said: “I am elated to be afforded the opportunity to serve in such an important capacity, given the dynamic and complex nature of the healthcare sector. “This area has always been one of my passions and I intend to utilise all the skills and experience gained over the years both locally and internationally to make a positive and notable impact within the Ministry of Health.” Former educator GardinerTalbot holds an MBA (Distinction) in Hospital and Health Services Management and a Bachelors (Hons)
Health and Social Care from the University of Bedfordshire in Luton, UK. She was among the first employees of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) serving in the capacity of senior enrolment and billing officer. After relocating to the UK she served in the clinical wards and out patients department of the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. She worked as a registered manager of the Care Quality Commission, UK, where she looked after multiple care homes designed for the elderly and people with learning disabilities. Her responsibility was to guarantee that the homes operated according to the regulated activities and complied with legal requirements, facilitating regulatory inspections and audits. Before returning to the TCI in 2017, Gardiner-Talbot was the clinical governance and regulatory control administrative manager with
Spire Regency Hospital, UK. Gardiner-Talbot can be considered a high achiever having been the recipient of several awards including the Bedfordshire Edge Employability Award, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, UK 2013 and the Community Voluntary Work Award, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, UK 2013. She also received special recognition for conducting two major studies on the mental health of young offenders and on public healthcare services. Deputy Governor Anya Williams said the civil service is pleased to welcome Gardiner-Talbot. “We are certain that her previous background and skills in hospital and health services management will be an asset to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and am pleased that she decided to return to the Turks and Caicos, where we are certain, she will be of tremendous help in transforming our healthcare sector and our hospital delivery programmes.”
Florinda Gardiner-Talbot is the InterHealth Canada deputy contract performance manager
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Hurricane preparedness steps up a gear BY OLIVIA ROSE AS THE 2018 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, a host of activities aimed at ensuring residents and business owners become more proactive in their preparedness efforts are being rolled out. The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) on Tuesday (May 1) launched its annual Hurricane Preparedness Month campaign under the theme, ‘Investing in disaster risk reduction to build resilient communities’. The month is dedicated to raising public awareness on tropical cyclones and their associated chain of hazards such as flooding and storm surges. Activities will kick off with a church service at the Jericho Baptist Church on Sunday (May 6), followed by a nationwide school hurricane preparedness outreach which will run from May 7 to 11. A business fair will also be held in Grand Turk and Providenciales on May 18 and 19, followed by a college debate on June 7. A press conference is scheduled to coincide with the beginning of the hurricane season on June 1 and a gospel competition will be held on June 3. Director of DDME Dr Virginia
Residents stock up on essentials before the 2017 storms
Clerveaux in a press release on Tuesday (May 1) stressed that hurricane awareness and readiness can help to reduce the impact of hurricanes. “In fact, research has shown that families, individuals and businesses who know their vulnerability and who have taken concrete steps to prepare for an event are more likely to increase their chances of surviving than those who are not prepared,” she said. She stressed that it only takes one
storm to undo the social, economic and environmental gains of the territory. “Irrespective of the Colorado State University predictions, let us do our utmost as a nation and as individuals to be prepared. “Let us strive and let our reflections on past events such as hurricanes Hanna and Ike in 2008 and Irma and Maria in 2017 and other events in neighbouring nations such as Dominica, BVI, Anguilla and Puerto Rico inform our call to
action for this hurricane season.” Dr Clerveaux in a recent interview advised residents and businesses to have a disaster management plan in place to mitigate losses in all areas. “One of the things that you need to ensure you have, which is critical, is a disaster management plan. “Every family, every business, every institution needs a disaster management plan and one that speaks to not just hurricanes but other hazards that the Turks and Caicos Islands is vulnerable to.” She also emphasised the crucial need to prepare survival kits that will ensure every member of the family has supplies for an extended period. “Specifically looking at hurricanes you need to ensure that you have enough food supplies, you have enough water supplies for every member of your family. “While the rule of thumb is that you should have enough food and water for three days, in light of recent events last year I would like to encourage the public to extend that rule to ensure that you have food and water, medical supplies and other resources that you may need to use for you and your family for at least one week. “Ensure that you have batteries for your flashlights, or solar operated flashlights, because we
Filipino community comes together to keep Provo clean SEVERAL residents of the Filipino community in the Turks and Caicos Islands came together to lend a hand in keeping Providenciales clean. Last Saturday, April 28, the residents could be seen with gloves and trash bags collecting debris from the Kid’s Park in the Bight all the way to the Enid Capron Primary School area. In less than two hours, they were able to collect 23 full bags of garbage such as empty plastic water bottles, used food containers and several other carelessly discarded items. Alfonso Palatino, Filcom president, told the Weekly News that the activity was part of their commitment and engagement to serve the TCI community. For years, Palatino has organised such activities and expressed his commitment to helping keep the Islands clean. On four consecutive occasions the organisation has been awarded the environmental stewardship award by
the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources. Palatino said that the organisation will be having similar community clean-ups in the future, and invited the general public to join them. Meanwhile, two members of Filcom, Palatino and Emily Geralde, have signed up to become volunteers of the junior achievement (JA) TCI and will form part of the JA’s upcoming classroom sessions with primary school students. Back in February, the group also organised a consular outreach in the TCI whereby nearly 300 Filipinos were served through the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, USA. The members had the opportunity to renew their passports with 10-year validity here in the TCI. The consular team was headed by First Secretary and Consul Katrina Martin who also paid a quick courtesy call on Governor John Freeman.
Filipino community continues clean-up efforts in Provo
recognise that we can lose power for extended days and weeks after a major storm.” Dr Clerveaux has consistently cautioned residents against the lax approach to preparing for disasters and said that in the past they did not act with any sense of urgency. The DDME boss added that preparing for an imminent storm requires an all hands on deck approach where family members and employees are all made aware of their roles and responsibilities. She said her department is continually improving preparedness and readiness by reviewing and updating emergency operation plans and ensuring all essential personnel are trained. Meteorologists at the Colorado State University issued a preliminary seasonal forecast on April 5 which forecast a slightly above-average season this year. The university has named 14 storms, seven which are expected to become hurricanes and three are expected to be major hurricanes. Consequently, hurricane researchers believe that from June to November this season’s activity will be about 135 percent of the average season. Last year’s hurricane activity was two and a half times greater than average.
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Bad breath HAVE you noticed friends or coworkers stand further away than necessary to talk to you? Do you receive daily offers of gum and mints? Does your dog run away when you bend down and say hello? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you probably have bad breath, also called halitosis. How is it possible for you to have bad breath and not know it? Your body uses a process called acclimation to filter out its own scents so you can use your nose to detect outside smells. This means your nose is used to whatever odour is emitting from your mouth. Even if you cup your hand and breathe into it, you probably won’t detect foul aromas. So, how can you tell if you have halitosis? The easiest test for determining if your breath is rank is to ask someone. Friends or family members will probably be more than happy to render an honest opinion. Another way to test for bad breath is to wipe your tongue with a cotton ball and give it a whiff. Or go to a mirror, stick out your tongue, and see if it looks whitish. Ew! That’s accumulated bacteria, which produces the sulphur
compounds that create halitosis. Why do I have bad breath? The most common reason people have bad breath is decaying food particles and bacterial growth in the mouth, especially on the tongue. If you have poor oral hygiene habits, the accumulation of food and bacteria will make your breath smell like you ate gym socks for lunch. There are other reasons for bad breath. Gum disease and cavities can produce halitosis, and so can systemic illnesses such as diabetes, acid reflux (GERD) and sinus infections. In fact, if you have chronic bad breath that doesn’t respond to any of your freshening and cleansing attempts you may have a larger health concern, and should make an appointment with your dentist.
HOW DO I AVOID BAD BREATH? Keeping a daily oral hygiene routine can go a long way to prevent halitosis. Brushing and rinsing in the mornings and evenings, and flossing at least once a day can remove the food and bacteria that are the main causes for bad breath. And you can brush after meals too, to ensure any strong-smelling foods you’ve eaten are eradicated
from your teeth and gums. Other measures you can take to prevent halitosis are: -Drink plenty of water. Water loosens and rinses away food particles and also encourages saliva production. -Chew gum that’s either sugarfree or sweetened with Xylitol. Chewing also encourages saliva production, and minty flavours help freshen breath. -Rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash. Your dentist may have suggestions for the best over-thecounter mouthwashes, and may also give you a prescription oral rinse. -Use a tongue scraper. These devices are designed to remove the bacteria and food debris that cling to your tongue’s surface. -Invest in an electric toothbrush. Studies have shown that electric toothbrushes are better at removing plaque, and since most of them are designed to turn off after a specified time, people tend to brush for a longer period. -Go to your regular check-ups. Attending your regular exams with both your dentist and your medical doctor ensures your health issues will be addressed at their earliest appearance.
THE PAPAYA tree (Carica papaya) is a tropical fruit that originated in Mexico and South America. It is now grown throughout the North American tropics, Caribbeans and other tropical regions around the world. The fruit of the papaya is also called pawpaw and is eaten raw without the skin. The fruit is sweet, low in calories and high in potassium and vitamin A. Papaya is also used in drinks, jellies, salads, desserts and is also dried and candied. There are many varieties of papaya but the main varieties growing are red lady, maradol, and various solo types. To successfully grow papayas you need lots of sunlight, lots of water and good soil. If you give your plant all of these conditions then you can grow a papaya from seed and generally have fruit in six to 12 months. Plant your papaya plant where it will receive full sun, away from power lines and other trees. Planting one or two more papayas spaced approximately 10 feet away will increase the likelihood of fruiting. The female plants produce fruit and may be cross pollinated with others by insects and wind. There are also plants that may be self-pollinating (bi-sexual). The papaya is a short lived, fast growing woody herb. They generally have a single trunk and
grow 10 to 15 feet tall, but some plants have been known to grow taller. Papayas love the heat and sunlight. They are heavy feeders and require regular fertilising. Adding compost is also recommended. Papayas have large soft leaves and evaporate a lot of water in warm weather so they need above average watering. Papayas do best in rich soil that is high in organic matter. Make sure your planting location and soil has good drainage to avoid root rot. Generally fruit is picked when there is one fifth to one third colour change in the fruit. After picking, keep at room temperature to fully ripen. Ripe fruit will keep four to seven days in the refrigerator. Check the papaya tree periodically for signs of pest infestation and disease. Look for spotting on the fruits or premature fruit drop. Leaves may become yellowed or brown, they may be streaked, dwarfed or stunted and may display holes. Common pests include the papaya fruit fly, papaya webworm and papaya whitefly. Diseases include ring spot, leaf spot and mildew. Use insecticides and fungicides as necessary; if growing papaya for consumption use food-grade treatments only.
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TCI joins rest of Caribbean in electronic vehicle technology BY DELANA ISLES AS FORTISTCI brings the Turks and Caicos Islands into a new technology and energy dimension with the territory’s first electric vehicle (EV), auto dealers are being now being encouraged to include them in their inventory. Rachel Roullet, vice president of innovation, technology and strategic planning at FortisTCI, made the call during the unveiling of the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle and charging station at the company’s Leeward Highway, Providenciales location on Saturday, April 28. The vehicle is 100 percent electric and features a 30kWh battery which, when fully charged, can drive up to about 100 miles. Noting that EV is one way to achieve lower carbon economy, Roullet said that the utility company wants to offer residents more energy efficient solutions as well as do its part to limit climate change. “We call upon all of you, particularly those who can directly influence the local transportation and energy industry, to answer the call of our future. The future that is here and now. “To move forward with EV adoption, we need to put in place the necessary policies and regulations that will support EV adoption. “We need the car dealers to include EVs in their sales, and we need banks to facilitate good financing deals to customers interested in acquiring EVs.” She added that for their part, FortisTCI will help build out the ecosystem to facilitate electric cars and will do so by investing in and providing safe and reliable electricity service. While the charging station was also unveiled, it is technically not public as yet. Roullet said that the first set of EV and EV charging stations were acquired for the company’s pilot study. This study will include four aspects that will allow the company to learn about the technology in a practical manner. The VP explained: “We want to know how to operate and maintain an EV and its charging station. “We also want to gather data from the EV and EV charging stations. With actual data and system interaction, we will able to design the best charging service for TCI EV customers. “We are progressively infusing renewables into our energy mix: we currently have about half a megawatt of decentralised PV system generation installed at four customer locations. “We plan to install an additional 1.2 MW this year, of which a total of 1 MW PV system will be installed on various islands.
Residents examine the first EV in TCI
“So driving an EV filled up from a public charging station will in effect make the EV charging station greener and greener.” In 2009, Cayman Automotive pioneered the presence of electric vehicles in the Caribbean, Roullet said. They also fostered EV rentals as a tourism product in the Cayman Islands and from there the rest of the Caribbean gradually took an interest, thus leading to the first ever Caribbean International Electric Auto show in 2012, hosted in Cayman. She added that after that other islands began running with the idea as they began researching and putting measures in place to introduce these vehicles. Today EVs can be in Aruba, Grenada, St Vincent, the Bahamas and many other Caribbean islands. Currently leading the way is Barbados, with about 280 EVs and about 32 charging stations installed in public places. Last Saturday, the TCI was taken off the list of the remaining islands without any public charging stations. Only a few islands remain on the list - Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica. President of FortisTCI, Eddinton Powell in brief remarks congratulated his team for their work in making EVs a possibility in the TCI, noting that EV is the future of transportation and the electric grid. “Electric vehicles are no longer a science project by Elon Musk and Tesla. They are now getting the serious attention of the likes of Ford,
First electric car unveiled at Fortis HQ
General Motors, Nissan, Volkswagen and Hyundai.” He said that car manufacturers are responding aggressively to the change in consumers’ sentiments and sensitivities as they become more environmentally conscious. Ford, for example, in its latest financial quarter said that it plans to bring 16 battery-electric vehicle models to the market by 2022 starting with an all-electric SUV with a 300 mile range.
Other car manufacturers in Europe, Asia, and North America have similar plans with the almost daily announcements of one prototype or another, going to production, Powell said. “With this momentum in the electric vehicle space, what are electric utility companies supposed to do? “How are we supposed to respond?” He added that utilities, like FortisTCI, will get ready to meet
their customers’ demand and the electricity infrastructure needs of the country. “We must ensure that the electric grid is robust and smart; that electricity demand is met by a portfolio of modern, least-cost generation that includes a variety of hydrocarbons and renewable energy platforms.” He also noted that infrastructure development is essential if the economy is to continue to grow.
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Free UK Citizenship and compensation Overseas territories accuse Britain of for “Windrush Generation” IMMIGRANTS from the Caribbean who are included in the so-called Windrush generation – the generation who arrived in the United Kingdom before 1973 – will be eligible for free citizenship, Amber Rudd announced this week prior to resigning from the Home Secretary post. The offer, which will be available to people from all Commonwealth countries, will extend to individuals who have no current documentation, those who already have leave to remain and want to advance their status, and children of the Windrush generation. The announcement came as immigrants, many from the Caribbean, were threatened with deportation, with some detained and denied access to health care and benefits. Many of them have been in the country so long that they assumed they would never need to present documentation to prove they were in the UK, but many of the original landing documents – which in many cases was needed to prove an individual’s citizenship status – had been destroyed by the Home Office in 2009. In addition to offering citizenship, Rudd had confirmed that a compensation scheme will be set up for individuals who have suffered loss or damage because of their
‘modern colonialism’
The announcement came as immigrants, many from the Caribbean, were threatened with deportation, with some detained and denied access to health care and benefits.
inability to evidence their right to be in the UK and to access services. The Home Office said it will be engaging with stakeholders on the scope of the compensation on offer and appointing an independent adviser to oversee the scheme. A new customer contact centre will also be set up to make sure that anyone struggling to navigate the many different immigration routes can speak to a person and get appropriate advice. The centre will be staffed by experienced caseworkers
who will offer expert advice and identify a systemic problem much more quickly in the future. The Windrush generation was named after the ship that brought the first 492 passengers from Jamaica, Trinidad and other islands to Britain in 1948. A total of 500,000 workers and their families were eventually invited to the UK from former colonies and granted citizenship as subjects of the empire, to help rebuild the country after World War II.
Extradition ordered for Jamaican Muslim Cleric accused in US of Recruiting for ISIS A JUDGE has signed an extradition warrant, ordering radical Jamaican Muslim cleric Sheikh Abdullah elFaisal be handed over to authorities in the United States to face terrorismrelated charges. But el-Faisal has 15 days to challenge the extradition order made by Parish Court Judge Broderick Smith. US prosecutors have accused the 53-year-old Muslim cleric, who was christened Trevor William Forrest, of seeking to recruit people to join Islamic State (ISIS), which is designated by American authorities as a terrorist organization. He was arrested last August on an extradition warrant from the US on charges of conspiracy as a crime of terrorism, two counts of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, and two counts of attempted soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism. The Muslim cleric was taken into custody after a month-long operation carried out by an undercover New York Police Department (NYPD) officer who communicated with him
Sheikh Abdullah el-Faisal has approximately two weeks to challenge the extradition order.
by e-mail, text and video chat. Prosecutors said that beginning in December 2016, el-Faisal began urging the officer to view ISIS propaganda materials online, and offering to help him travel to the Middle East to fight for the organization. NYPD members ultimately did travel to the Middle East, and once they arrived, el-
Faisal put them in touch with a contact in Raqqa, Syria, according to prosecutors. El-Faisal was convicted in the United Kingdom in 2003 of soliciting the murder of Jews, Americans, Hindus, and Christians. He was deported to Jamaica in 2007 after serving four years of a nineyear prison term. (Caribbean360)
THE decision by the U.K. parliament to threaten an order in council to force the overseas territories to make their beneficial ownership registries public has caused consternation in Bermuda, the BVI and other territories. Bermuda’s premier and finance minister David Burt called the vote “a significant backwards step in the relations between the United Kingdom and the Overseas Territories” and “a return to base colonialism” that has no place in 2018. “It is ironic that in the very year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our Constitution, Bermuda is confronted with this regrettable ‘about face’ which fails to acknowledge this long history of full internal selfgovernment,” he said. He noted the government of Bermuda had a strong constitutional position and would “take the necessary steps to ensure our Constitution is respected.” It was particularly telling that the Crown dependencies were not included in the amendments to the U.K. Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, he said. “Bermuda sets the standard
in this area, and our reputation for sound regulation is well established, internationally recognized and will be vigorously defended.” BVI Premier Orlando Smith accused the U.K. government of “constitutional overreach” and a “breach of trust” that calls into question the islands’ relationship with the U.K. and the constitutional rights of the people of the BVI. He described the U.K. policy as “deeply flawed,” given that the BVI already exchanges beneficial ownership information with authorities in Britain. In the absence of global standards, the imposition of public registers on the BVI could have serious economic consequences, he said. Over the past few years, the BVI had prepared its financial services sector for changes like this, Mr. Smith said, and encouraged the adoption of new business models. “Now is also an opportune time for us to embrace new businesses to support not only our recovery and development, but a futuristic economy with modern and innovative ideas and technology,” he added.
Dunkley picks up national security shadow portfolio MICHAEL Dunkley has increased his responsibilities by taking on the role of Shadow Minister for National Security. The former premier and present One Bermuda Alliance MP for Smith’s North confirmed Tuesday that he had been asked to take the job by Jeanne Atherden, the Opposition leader, after the departure of Jeff Baron last week. Mr Dunkley said he made the decision “to support a strong Opposition”. He will combine the duties with the government reform portfolio he accepted more than two months ago, following Craig Cannonier’s departure from the Shadow Cabinet. In July, after the OBA’s landslide defeat in the General Election, Mr Dunkley told then interim party leader Patricia Gordon-Pamplin that he did not want a shadow portfolio. He explained: “I made it clear at that time since we only had 12 MPs and three senators that I was happy not to have a shadow portfolio to allow others, especially new politicians, to have the opportunity. “As an experienced politician and former premier I would help where
Mr Dunkley said he made the decision “to support a strong Opposition”.
required.” Mr Dunkley was tight-lipped when asked to comment on the performance of the OBA in its role as Opposition. He said: “That is a question best answered by the Opposition leader.” Justin Mathias, communications officer for the OBA, said that Leah Scott would take over as the shadow for economic development after the resignation of Grant Gibbons this week.
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Storm to drench, raise risk of flash flooding in northern Caribbean into next week
Barbados’ Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel Brathwaite
A government minister in Barbados says the region needs its own bank BARBADOS’ Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel Brathwaite, is proposing that Caribbean countries unite to either buy or establish an international commercial bank to protect the region from the current threat of pull-outs by foreign-owned financial institutions. Delivering a lunchtime lecture yesterday, he pointed to the recent decision by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) to sell its majority shares in FirstCaribbean International – which was later rescinded – as an example of the need for such an institution. “We are going to have to take the bull by the horn, as it were, and address the whole issue of how do we ensure that there will be banking in this region for our people. And it is my recommendation that heads of this region consider either investing in one of the existing international banks; taking a majority shareholding and/or buying one; and/or forming one and taking it as international as possible,” Brathwaite said, adding that this would protect the region from having to depend on foreign shareholders or directors whose sole interest was profitability in their backyards. He admitted that there were issues with operating in the region, but was insistent that the threat of pull-out by foreign commercial banks must be addressed. “From a regional perspective . . . we should form, and/or acquire an international bank, so that when these issues arise, some shareholder or some director outside of Barbados [doesn’t] make a decision to move the bank, sell the assets and disappear and then we are scrambling because
our people don’t have any banking resources,” Brathwaite stressed. His comments come on the heels of the announcement by FirstCaribbean, earlier this month, that it had withdrawn its recent public offering made in the United States and was no longer pursuing a listing of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Back in December 2017, the Barbados-based regional financial institution announced that it had filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering (IPO) in the US of FCIB’s common shares in addition to seeking a listing on the NYSE. However, it subsequently said that “in view of market conditions” it would no longer pursue the US public offering and NYSE listing at this juncture. The development came on the heels of a recent announcement by its parent company, CIBC, that it was pulling out of Barbados and the rest of the region. In view of those developments, Brathwaite was adamant that the region could not take any chances, although he warned of naysayers who would point to the collapsed CLICO International Life Insurance Company. At the same time, he pointed out that regional central banks which were responsible for regulating the sector were not known to have breached any international best practices. “So I am not afraid of a regional bank being regulated by our central banks and being managed by us here in the region,” Brathwaite said. (Barbados Today)
A STORM will cause showers and thunderstorms to blossom over the northern Caribbean islands, the Bahamas and part of Florida into next week. People with vacation plans and local construction projects in the region may experience substantial disruptions and delays in the days ahead. A storm is forecast to develop over the middle levels of the atmosphere to end this week and drift slowly westward this weekend. “The slow-moving nature of this storm will promote slowmoving downpours,” according to AccuWeather Hurricane Expert and Senior Meteorologist Dan Kottlowski. “Locally heavy rainfall may occur in some areas at a time of the year that is still usually rather dry in the region,” Kottlowski said. “This may help to replenish local water supplies following the dry winter months.” A few inches of rain may fall on parts of the islands in the region. Too much rain may fall too fast and lead to flash flooding, especially on the islands with mountainous terrain, such as the larger islands of Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Cuba and Jamaica. However, even some of the small islands with steep terrain, such as the British and United States Virgin Islands, may be vulnerable for flash flooding. This potential may be
Too much rain may fall too fast and lead to flash flooding, especially on the islands with mountainous terrain, such as the larger islands of Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Cuba and Jamaica.
enhanced where prior hurricanes Irma and Maria damaged the foliage canopy. Spotty showers and thunderstorms over the Florida Peninsula and Keys may become more robust than what typically occurs as the storm drifts westward later this weekend into early next week. “There is a slight chance of this storm spinning down to the low levels of the atmosphere and developing into a sub-tropical or tropical depression and/or storm,” Kottlowski said. The feature will spend several
days in sufficiently warm waters. Tropical development has occurred during May in this general part of the Atlantic basin. However, should the storm develop some tropical characteristics, it is highly unlikely to become well organized, or strengthen significantly, Kottlowski stated. Despite the anticipated lack of significant tropical development, any thunderstorms in the region have the potential to be locally gusty. In a way, the storms may behave like a springtime setup over the continental United States with chilly air aloft.
Davis warns Oban Saga is nowhere near a conclusion THE Bahamas’ opposition leader Philip Davis this forecast the Oban Energies saga will drag on with little yield, and questioned whether the government’s “exposed” position was premeditated. Mr Davis said there was no doubt the government wanted out of the controversial deal, and had started backpedaling; however, he said officials may have allowed the matter to fester too long to exact a favourable legal outcome. He was asked to give his assessment of the $5.5bn project at the Progressive Liberal Party’s monthly press briefing. “The challenge we want to be asking ourselves is,” Mr Davis said, “whether or not the government had entered into that arrangement that they can’t get out of, and the parties that caused them to enter that arrangement knew that, and this is all part of their plan. “I got them, now we can’t proceed, and they want to breach my agreement so I’m not going to follow the project anymore. I’m just going to see what I can get in damages for breach of contract - it has to cross one’s mind.” On Monday, Dr Minnis again stressed certain obligations have
PLP leader Philip ‘Brave’ Davis said there was no doubt the government wanted out of the controversial deal.
to be met before the $5.5bn project begins, adding the government will ensure there is no compromise when it comes to the environment. “That saga will continue,” Mr Davis said, “I expect nothing out of it. It will continue and it is going to be the elephant around their neck until they try to resolve the issues because that is an issue that is not going to go away for them. “From all accounts Oban is
not going anywhere because they feel they have an enforceable arrangement with this government. The government is backpedaling no doubt they want out. “I think I gave them sufficient issues that might allow them to get out of it but they have allowed those issues to just sort of rest and now it may very well be said that they have condoned all those missteps by Oban and themselves.”
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MPs vote against Windrush disclosures MPs have voted against an opposition motion calling on the government to disclose papers on Windrush migrants. Labour had hoped to force the government to release documents about its immigration policy relating to people who came to the UK from Commonwealth countries. They arrived between the late 1940s and 1970s but some have been threatened with deportation in recent years. The government won the vote by 316 votes to 221. Of Labour’s 258 MPs, 180 voted in favour, while 306 Conservative MPs opposed the motion. Labour wanted the government to be made to hand over evidence, including emails and text messages, for scrutiny by MPs on the Home Affairs Committee. Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott described the vote as “an opportunity for the Tories to start to right the wrongs they have done to the Windrush generation”. She accused Theresa May of ordering her MPs to “vote to cover up the truth of her involvement”. Ms Abbot said many people felt “all roads lead back to the prime minister”, with Mrs May having previously been home secretary at
Mr Trump has previously said he knew nothing of the payment to Ms Daniels.
Stormy Daniels case: Trump repaid lawyer ‘hush money’, says Giuliani The Windrush generation began arriving in the UK in 1948.
the time the government brought in changes to immigration rules in 2014. The prime minister has announced that an upcoming review will have full access to the information. Home Secretary Sajid Javid said the government’s review would have “independent oversight and challenge” and aimed to understand how members of the Windrush generation “came to be entangled in measures designed for illegal immigrants”. He added that complying with
the motion would have seen officials taken away from helping and supporting people affected by Windrush cases. Many Windrush migrants who came to the UK as children have no formal documentation, which has also led to them being refused jobs or healthcare in recent years. People born in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries are thought to be more affected than those from other Commonwealth nations, as they were more likely to arrive on their parents’ passports without their own ID documents. (BBC)
Georgia plane crash: Nine dead after military plane comes down in US state NINE people have been confirmed dead after a military cargo plane crashed in the US state of Georgia. Everyone on board the C-130 plane was killed when it came down beside a highway near an airport in Savannah. It belonged to Puerto Rico Air National Guard and was on its last flight as it was on route to be decommissioned, the National Guard said. Images shared on social media showed wreckage engulfed in flames and black smoke spewing into the sky. “Nine crew members died in the accident, but until their families and relatives are notified we cannot give their names,” Puerto Rico National Guard spokesman Brig Gen Isabelo Rivera said in a statement. He said the plane was on its way from Savannah to Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday to be placed in a strategic reserve holding area, as it was one of the oldest in the Guard’s inventory.
Everyone on board the C-130 plane was killed when it came down beside a highway near an airport in Savannah.
Officials previously said that those on board were on a training flight. The plane crashed shortly after take-off. Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello said that his thoughts were with the families of those involved while he waited for more
information. “They will receive our support and that of the National Guard of Puerto Rico in this process,” he added. In a tweet, US President Donald Trump said he was monitoring the situation.
PRESIDENT Donald Trump personally repaid his lawyer the $130,000 that was used to buy an adult film actor’s silence about an alleged affair, his legal aide Rudy Giuliani has said. It appears to contradict Mr Trump, who said he did not know about the payment made by lawyer Michael Cohen to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Mr Trump has denied Ms Daniels’ claims of an affair in 2006. Mr Giuliani said no campaign finance was used, a key issue in the matter. The former New York City mayor recently joined Mr Trump’s legal team and was talking to Sean Hannity on Fox News. The campaign finance issue appeared to be one his main motives for appearing on the programme - to deny that there was any wrongdoing. Mr Cohen’s $130,000 (£95,650) payment to Ms Daniels just before the 2016 election could count as an illegal contribution to President Trump’s campaign. Mr Giuliani said: “That money was not campaign money. Sorry, I’m giving you a fact now that you don’t know. It’s not campaign money. No campaign finance violation. “They funnelled it through a law firm and the president repaid it.” He added that the president “didn’t know about the specifics of it, as far as I know, but he did know about the general arrangement that Michael would take care of things like this”. Mr Giuliani later spoke to the New York Times, saying: “Some time after the campaign is over, they set up a reimbursement, $35,000 a month, out of his personal family account.” The sum paid was $460,000-$470,000, including expenses, he said. He also said Mr Trump was aware of what he was going to say on Fox News and that he had spoken to the president before and after the interview. US federal law restricts how much individuals and organisations
can contribute to campaign financing and there are also strict regulations on the disclosure of the financing. The first question is whether the payment to Ms Daniels was campaign related. Legal expert Lawrence Noble told the Washington Post: “If the purpose of this was to stop [Daniels] from hurting the campaign, then what you have is Cohen made a loan to the campaign.” The $130,000 would exceed the amount an individual can donate to a presidential campaign. Any repayment by the Trump campaign would violate the law. But presidential candidates are allowed to contribute an unlimited amount to their own campaign. Mr Trump may be arguing, through Mr Giuliani, that the personal nature of the repayment makes it legal. However, if the $130,000 is deemed to have been a loan, the president could face questions as to why his personal financial disclosure form from June 2017 made no mention of any debt to Mr Cohen. The repayment would have had to be disclosed to the Federal Election Commission if it were an electionrelated expense. A wilful violation could be a crime. Ms Daniels’ lawyer said it would need to be determined whether the payment was hidden in such a way as to violate anti-money laundering statutes. When asked by reporters a month ago if he knew about the payment to Ms Daniels, Mr Trump said: “No.” When asked why the payment was given to Ms Daniels, he added: “You’ll have to ask Michael Cohen.” The president might argue that the lawyer “took care of things like this”, as Mr Giuliani suggested and that he knew nothing of the “specifics”, making the repayment personally later. Mr Giuliani told the Times he did not know whether Mr Trump was aware of the payment to Ms Daniels at the time but his understanding was that the president had only learned about it recently. It is unclear how this fits with his statement that repayments were made over several months.
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Patricia Espinosa, a former Mexican foreign minister, urged far more investments to limit global warming, by shifting from fossil fuels towards cleaner energy, and to protect people from the worsening effects of extreme weather.
‘Umbrella in a hurricane’: UN says climate funding far too low WORLDWIDE investments in limiting climate change are far too low and as flimsy as using an umbrella in a hurricane, the United Nations climate chief Patricia Espinosa said on Wednesday. Espinosa, a former Mexican foreign minister, also told delegates from almost 200 nations meeting in Germany that more storms, droughts and floods linked to man-made greenhouse gas emissions threatened “global destabilisation”. She urged far more investments to limit global warming, by shifting from fossil fuels towards cleaner energy, and to protect people from the worsening effects of extreme weather. “Trying to address climate change at current financing levels is like walking into a Category 5 hurricane protected by only an umbrella,” she said in a speech. “Right now we are talking in millions and billions of dollars when we should be speaking in trillions,” said Espinosa, who is head of the U.N. Climate Change Secretariat. “The impacts of extreme weather are already creating chaos.” Nations at the April 30-May 10 meeting in Bonn are working on a detailed rule book for the 2015 Paris Agreement, aiming to have
it in place by the end of 2018, and are reviewing actions so far to limit global warming. Developing nations at the talks want firmer guarantees of funds – rich nations have promised to mobilise $100 billion a year in climate finance, from both public and private sources, by 2020 to help them tackle warming. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has estimated that climate finance for the poor totalled $62 billion in 2014. Developing nations say the accounts are exaggerated. “There remains a vast gap between the support needed and support received,” Gebru Jember Endalew, who chairs the least developed nations group, said in a statement. Espinosa said average world surface temperatures were set to rise by 3.0 degrees Celsius (5.7 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times, based on current commitments to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The Paris Agreement seeks to limit warming to “well below” a 2C rise. U.S. President Donald Trump, who doubts climate change is primarily man-made, plans to quit the Paris pact and instead promote domestic fossil fuels.
Rashon Nelson (L) and Donte Robinson (R) will each receive $1 and a promise from the city to set up a youth programme.
Starbucks race row: Black men arrested in Philadelphia cafe settle for $1 TWO black men who were arrested at a Starbucks cafe by Philadelphia police last month have reached a financial settlement with the city. Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson will each receive a symbolic $1 and a promise from officials to set up a programme for young entrepreneurs. The arrest of the men, who had not yet ordered and were waiting for a friend, kicked off a row over racial profiling. Starbucks announced days later it would require employee anti-bias training. The settlement, which was confirmed to BBC News by a spokesman for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenny, includes a vow from the city to contribute $200,000 (£147,000) to the new programme. The grant money will go towards creating a pilot programme “for city public high school students with aspirations of becoming entrepreneurs, as envisioned by Robinson and Nelson, who will not receive any money from the grant”, the city announced in a press release.
The 12 April arrest led to protests at Starbucks cafes around the country, while other customers shared claims of racial profiling by company staff. The arrest was captured on mobile phone video and showed the men being led away in handcuffs after a manager had accused them of trespassing and causing a disturbance. The two longtime friends, both 23, had just sat down at the coffee chain’s downtown location for a meeting to discuss a possible real estate deal. After spending hours in jail, they were released and no charges were filed. The Philadelphia chief of police later apologised for his handling of the arrest. Mayor Kenney said in a statement that he was “pleased to have resolved the potential claims against the city in this productive manner”. “This was an incident that evoked a lot of pain in our city,” he continued. “Rather than spending time, money, and resources to engage in a potentially adversarial process,
Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson approached the city and invited us to partner with them in an attempt to make something positive come of this. “This agreement is the result of those conversations, and I look forward to seeing the fruits of this effort in the coming months and years.” Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson came to Philadelphia to personally apologise to the two men. In a joint statement with Mr Nelson and Mr Robinson, Starbucks announced that it had reached a separate financial settlement with the men earlier this week. That confidential settlement “will allow both sides to move forward and continue to talk and explore means of preventing similar occurrences at any Starbucks locations”, the statement said. Mr Johnson added that he wishes to “thank Donte and Rashon for their willingness to reconcile”. Mr Nelson and Mr Robinson jointly said they appreciate the effort to foster communication, and add “we will be measured by our action not words”.
Dust storms kill nearly 100 in northern India AT LEAST 95 people have died and scores more injured in fierce dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The storms on Wednesday disrupted electricity, uprooted trees, destroyed houses and killed livestock. Many of the dead were sleeping when their houses collapsed after being struck by intense bursts of lightning. Dust storms are common in this part of India during summer but loss of life on this scale is unusual. Sixty-four people died in Uttar
Pradesh, 43 of them in Agra district which is home to the Taj Mahal monument. Officials say the death toll could increase. Falling trees and walls killed many people in the state. The state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to personally monitor relief operations. Relief commissioner Sanjay Kumar told PTI that the state government has “sought a detailed report from the affected districts”. The storms also affected three
districts in neighbouring Rajasthan - Alwar, Bharatpur and Dholpur where at least 31 people were killed. Officials say Alwar is worst affected. Schools in the district are closed. The state government has also announced that families of the dead will receive 400,000 rupees (about $6,000; £4,400) as compensation. “I’ve been in office for 20 years and this is the worst I’ve seen,” Hemant Gera, secretary for disaster management and relief in Rajasthan, told the BBC.
Many of the dead were sleeping when their houses collapsed.
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Scientists want to create human cells that are resistant to viruses A TEAM of scientists wants to synthesise human cells that are impervious to viruses. Although their project is still in the planning stages, past research on bacteria suggests this ambitious goal is possible. If they succeed, the outcome could help make drug and vaccine production safer. In a new article published in Nature, scientists involved in Project Recode announced their plan to recode the human genome in order to synthesize a human cell that is immune to viruses. This new plan is a shift from Genome Project-Write, whose goal was to rewrite the entire human genome, Gizmodo
reported. Unfortunately, the original project was not able to acquire the $100 million required to do this and needed to be downsized to a more attainable goal. Still, recoding the genome to create a virusresistant human cell is no small feat. To create a virus-free cell, the scientists plan to target codons in our DNA. These are nucleotides, the basic structural unit of DNA, which control the assembly of proteins. The project theorizes that eliminating redundant codons will stop viruses from using these codons to assemble their own proteins, thus making the
Eating lots of pasta and rice was associated with reaching menopause one-and-a-half years earlier than the average age of women in the UK of 51.
Vaccine vials in France. If successful, virus-resistant cell cultures could help with vaccine production.
cell virus-resistant, Gizmodo reported. Although this was accomplished in experiments on bacteria, humans are far more complex and therefore
will be a more difficult project to complete. Still, the team is hopeful it will achieve the desired results. (Newsweek. com)
Hawaii approves bill banning sunscreen believed to kill coral reefs
Much of the inner reef at Oahu’s Hanauma Bay is dead after decades of tourism. The state may sign a law banning over-the-counter sunscreens believed to harm coral.
HAWAII lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the sale of over-thecounter sunscreens containing chemicals they say are contributing to the destruction of the state’s coral reefs and other ocean life.
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How your diet could influence the age of your menopause A DIET high in carbs could bring on an earlier menopause, a study suggests. Eating lots of pasta and rice was associated with reaching menopause one-and-a-half years earlier than the average age of women in the UK of 51. However, the University of Leeds study of 914 UK women, also found that a diet rich in oily fish and peas and beans may delay natural menopause. But experts say many other factors, including genes, influence timing of the menopause. It’s not clear how big a contribution dietary choices might make and women should not worry about changing what they eat based on the findings, they add. The research was published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health and the women were asked what their typical diet contained. A diet high in legumes, which includes peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas, delayed menopause by one-and-a-half years, on average.
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Eating lots of refined carbs, particularly rice and pasta, was linked to menopause coming earlier by one-and-ahalf years. The researchers took into account other potentially influencing factors, such as a woman’s weight, reproductive history and use of HRT, but they weren’t able to consider genetic factors, which can influence age of menopause. The study is observational and cannot prove any cause, but the researchers offer some possible explanations behind their findings. For example, legumes contain antioxidants, which may preserve menstruation for longer. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are in oily fish, also stimulate antioxidant capacity in the body. Refined carbs boost the risk of insulin resistance, which can interfere with sex hormone activity and boost oestrogen levels. This might increase the number of menstrual cycles leading to the egg supply running out faster. Study co-author Janet Cade, professor of nutritional epidemiology, said the age at which menopause begins can have “serious health implications” for some women. “A clear understanding of how diet affects the start of natural menopause will be very beneficial to those who may already be at risk or have a family history of certain complications related to menopause.” Women who go through the menopause early are at increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease, while women who go through it late are at increased risk of breast, womb, and ovarian cancers.
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MADAME CHIQUE SHOP
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour
COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
Salary: $900 (every 2 weeks)
STORE KEEPER
CONTACT: 345-1971
CONTACT: 333-5034
CONTACT: 332-8556
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
12090
CARIBBEAN PLACE Is seeking to employ a
Must be able to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: PATRICIA DUFF 649-244-5838 This position is for renewal
Salary: $7.00 per hour
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
RELIABLE BUSINESS SERVICES
SANDRA GARLAND
12090
On behalf of its clients who seek the following
LABOURER WANTED
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
CLIFFORD GARDINERNORTH CAICOS 1 LABOURER 1 DOMESTIC WORKER KESTA LUBINPROVIDENCIALES
1 DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour Working hours: 5 days per week
PLEASE CONTACT: RELIABLE BUSINESS SERVICES TEL: 649-442-4166 OR EMAIL RBSERVICES@GMAIL.COM
12089
12091
DISCOVERY BAY Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $ 6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 431-4022
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
11934
GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTER IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A
MARTIAL ARTS AND FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Black belt in Qwan-Ki-Do • Over 10 years of teaching experience • Certified as a personal trainer and Group Fitness Instructor • Proficient in Microsoft application (office package), Photo shop/ Corel Draw. Social media apps
GYM MANAGER
• Certified as a personal Trainer and
Group Fitness instructor • Min. 10 years’ experience as a trainer and fitness instructor • Degree in Sales/Marketing with min 10 years’ experience • Proven results in managing businesses in a successful and profitable manner • Proficient in Microsoft application (office package), Photo shop/ Corel Draw. Social media apps Wages commensurate with experience and certifications
Please send your application to info@gracewaysports.com or drop off a hard copy of your resume at our location on Luker Lane. The Positions are currently held by a work permit holders. Turks islanders
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OFFICE SPACE FOR SPA OR BEAUTY SALON VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
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SPACE AVAILABLE NOW. GOOD RENT. 600 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE
CONTACT: 232-3508/ 231-3788 OR 946-4894
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Will.i.am leads Kanye West backlash over ‘ignorant’ slavery remarks
Bill Cosby was granted an honorary degree from Yale University in 2003 for his “contributions to society.”
Yale revokes Cosby’s honourary degree FOR the first time in its 300-year history, Yale University has pulled an honorary degree: the one given to Bill Cosby in 2003 for his “contributions to society.” “The decision is based on a court record providing clear and convincing evidence of conduct that violates fundamental standards of decency shared by all members of the Yale community, conduct that was unknown to the board at the time the degree was awarded,” the school said in a statement Tuesday. “The board took this decision following Mr. Cosby’s criminal conviction after he was afforded due process. Yale is committed to both the elimination of sexual
misconduct and the adherence to due process. We reaffirm that commitment with our action today.” Cosby was convicted last week on three felony counts of drugging and sexually assaulting former Temple University staffer Andrea Constand in 2004. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The 80-year-old comedian, who has received more than 60 honorary degrees, has seen similar revocations by Notre Dame, Carnegie Mellon and Temple University, where Cosby served on the Board of Trustees for 32 years until resigning in 2014. (NYDailynews)
The High Court case related to Danielle Lloyd, Jennifer Ellison, Dwight Yorke and Andrew Cole.
Phone hacking: Mirror newspaper settles four more claims Model Danielle Lloyd and exfootballer Dwight Yorke are among the latest group of people to receive damages after settling phonehacking claims with Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). They, alongside fellow exManchester United footballer
Andrew Cole and actress Jennifer Ellison, were paid an undisclosed amount and legal costs. MGN apologised in each case but none of the claimants attended the hearing. The newspaper group has already settled dozens of phone-hacking cases.
WILL.I.AM has led the fierce backlash against Kanye West after he claimed the enslavement of African Americans over centuries may have been a “choice”. The singer said it was “one of the most ignorant statements that anybody who came from the hood could ever say about their ancestors”. He also said Kanye’s comments “broke my heart” and were “harmful”. Kanye earlier told TMZ: “When you hear about slavery for 400 years... for 400 years? That sounds like a choice.” He added: “You was there for 400 years and it’s all of y’all? It’s like we’re mentally imprisoned.” He later tweeted to clarify that “of course I know that slaves did not get shackled and put on a boat by free will”. He added: “My point is for us to have stayed in that position even though the numbers were on our side means that we were mentally enslaved.” And then he claimed he was “being attacked for presenting new ideas”. That led to a wave of criticism from fans, fellow artists and others on social media - including the viral hashtag #IfSlaveryWasAChoice. Asked about the comments on ITV’s Good Morning Britain,
Will.i.am (left) said the comments seemed out of character for the Kanye he knows.
Will.i.am said: “That broke my heart, because I thought about my grandma, who was born in 1920, and her connection with her mom who raised her, who was born in the late 1800s. “And my grandmother’s grandma, who was a slave. And when you’re a slave, you’re owned. You don’t choose if you’re owned. When you’re a slave you’re deprived of education. That’s not choice, that’s by force. “So I understand the need to have free thought, but if your thoughts aren’t researched, that is just going to hurt those that are still in conditions
where it’s not choice.” The musician said it “makes me want to cry that we’re even talking about this” when there are problems in the world today that need addressing. Will.i.am also said the comments seemed out of character for the Kanye he knows. “That’s not Kanye,” he said. “To me, that’s a different person that’s saying that, and I hope it’s not to raise awareness so you could sell a record and some shoes, because that would be the worst thing to do, to stir up this very touchy race situation and you be the benefactor from it.
Chan’s estranged daughter claims she’s homeless due to ‘homophobic parents’ THE estranged teenage daughter of Jackie Chan says she and her girlfriend are homeless and that no one in their lives is willing to help. Etta Ng Chok Lam — who is Chan’s biological daughter but has previously said she doesn’t have a relationship with the actor — posted a video with her partner, Andi Autumn, in which she claims their situation is due to “homophobic parents” and that police, food banks, hospitals and LGBT community shelters haven’t been able to provide assistance. “We’ve been homeless for a month due to homophobic parents,” says Ng, who identifies herself as Chan’s daughter in the video. “We pretty much slept under a bridge and other things.” Autumn adds that she’s reached out to people close to her, to no avail. “I asked all my friends for help, and I asked all my family for help, and everyone just keeps sending us to the direction of shelters, where they know we will be split up,” Autumn says. Ng, 18, says they made the video
Jackie Chan is the biological father of daughter Etta Ng, but she was raised by her mother.
with the hope that people will share it and bring awareness to their situation. The video caption says Ng and Autumn now have nowhere to go after a friend who had been helping became unable to house them any longer. “We had to read off of a paper due to PTSD and being extremely
flustered about the whole situation,” the caption reads. They do not specify which city they are currently in at any point in the video, which has garnered over 336,000 views since they uploaded it last week. A rep for Chan, 64, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE
Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
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946-4664 Fax: 946-4661
Email: tcnews@tciway.tc
Website: tcweeklynews.com
FLOWER GIRL
WANTED URGENTLY
FLORAL DESIGNER
Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.
Call: 231-3788
SPACE AVAILABLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY FOR IMMEDIATE RENT. THIS SPACE IS NEWLY RENOVATED.
GOOD FOR LAW OFFIES, REAL ESTATE, SPA, BEAUTY SALON ETC...
CALL 649 231-3788
FOR SALE House in Richmond Hill residential area on a half acre land.
CONTACT: 231-3788
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FOR QUICK SALE ONE BRAND NEW WASHER CALL 231-3788
WE ARE OPEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES
CONTACT: 649-946-4894 BEST SEASON
BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
C&S PROFESSIONAL ACTING ON BEHALF OF ATLEY GRAY. WHO IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
COOK
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 247-1157 THIS POSITION IS
CONTACT: 241-5922
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
12017
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
12022
COCO BISTRO
GRACE BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DOMESTIC WORKER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR • MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS • MUST SPEAK ENGLISH • PERFORM DUTIES BY SUPERVISOR • BELONGERS CAN SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOR BOARD
CONTACT: 946-5369 12006
GET LEGAL HELP ON YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM CALL OR EMAIL US AT
duncansonlaw@gmail.com duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com 649-941-4444/ 649-245-1314/649-348-5744 DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS 16121
DELIVERY BOY
We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license. Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com ESTEL PLUMBING THE BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
LABOURER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 241-0397 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
12012
EY CONTRACTORS
VANS TIRE SHOP
1 PAINTER 1 CARPENTER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
SOUTH DOCK ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
SALARY: $10.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 332-0771
12019
GRACE BAY, Is seeking to employ a
DELIVERY AGENT who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information
LABOURER
CONTACT: 232-7177 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
12021
WISE SOLUTIONS LTD
CAICOS CAFÉ
Is looking for a
FIVE CAYS ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Chef de Partie
Must be able to work weekends, night and holidays, 6 Days per week. Clean the kitchen after service, have at least 8 years’ experience, good knowledge of sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth and dressing. Must be able to speak English, physically fit, dependable and hardworking. Salaries are paid on experience and quality of work.
All resumes CV’s, letters of reference along with a clean record must be delivered at Caicos Café bar and grill, Grace Bay, Providenciales.
12060
LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ
2 MAIDS
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
INFO@ JAFOOE.COM
11927
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ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
T-BONE CONSTRUCTION SOUTH DOCK ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
STANLEY LANDY "TRIPPLE S"
SANCHEZ AND WILLIAMS CAFÉ
OLD AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Providenciales (333-0209)
LABOURER, DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour
HEMINGWAYS
Providenciales (941-8408)
BEACH SERVER/ SERVER KITCHEN HELPER/ DISH WASHER
Salary starts at $6.25 per hour
12014
LABOURER
BARMAID
CONTACT: 342-7335 OR 241-5325
CONTACT: 231-2397
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
12003
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
• MUST BE WILLING TO LIVE IN AS AND WHEN NECSSARY!
Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas or 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary $1,500 a month.
foluso@fyitci.com or P.O. Box 143, Providenciales.
12024
PROVO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Provo Entertainment Center is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:
TOUR BOAT COORDINATOR REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and /or Communications • At least 5 years experience in business administration and tour operations • Must be an effective communicator both written and oral • Computer literate and
knowledgeable of various communication systems
COMPENSATION: • Based on qualifications and ability • $1,500.00 – $1,800.00 • Having worked in a boat tour operation or a similar business will be an asset Belongers only need to apply
CONTACT: 649 321-7274
12013
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! PENN CONSTRUCTION
Penn Construction is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:
SKILLED POSITION
AUTO MECHANIC JOB SUMMARY
SKILLED POSITION
BARMAID
JOB BRIEF
We are looking for an enthusiastic barmaid to provide an excellent guest drinking experience. Good barmaids will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ needs and expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails Plan and present bar menu Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience Comply with all food and beverage regulations
REQUIREMENTS
• Secondary Diploma or equivalent • Resume and proven working experience as a barmaid • Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks • Computer literacy • Knowledge of a second language is a plus • Positive attitude and excellent communication skills • Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean • Relevant training certificate Salary starts at $6.25 per hour
Interested persons can contact Kitchener Penn at 649-946-4351 or kitchandra_penn@hotmail.com for submission of resumes and additional information Deadline is May 11th, 2018.
Is currently seeking:
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • General housekeeping duties including laundry. • Running errands & grocery shopping • Cooking
Applications must also apply in writing with resumes to:
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CAICOS DREAM TOURS
12004
HOUSEKEEPER A housekeeper is required to work in a luxury villa. The successful candidate must possess the following qualities & experience: • Full of energy, reliable and trustworthy • Use their own initiative and be able multi-task • Experienced housekeeper with a high level of attention to detail. • Accustomed & willing to look after children • Be willing to work flexible hours including holidays, week-ends and evenings • Be willing to look after the household when owners are absent • Possess excellent command of English • Must be a non-smoker
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The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing myriad mechanical issues on customers’ cars, including AC and electrical problems. We’re looking for a well-trained and highly organized professional who takes pride in his or her work and can perform various customer service duties as required throughout the day.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Greet customers when they arrive and take a detailed history of vehicle performance or mechanical failure • Diagnose vehicles based on observational and mechanical testing as well as information provided by the customer • Provide customers with detailed estimates for repairs and replacements and obtain signature approval prior to commencing work • Repair vehicles based on the diagnosed issues and repair estimate • Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist • Describe vehicle’s condition to customer and answer any follow-up questions • File appropriate documentation on each repair
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• High school diploma/GED required • 3+ years of automotive repair experience • Valid driver’s license • Excellent communication and written skills • Computer skills • Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs • Ability to operate diagnostic tools required Salary start at 7.00 per hour
LABOURER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To perform and conduct physical inventory • To carry out all tasks in a timely manner • To keep warehouse and all work areas clean and neat • Off load containers and assist with deliveries
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to work long hours • Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) (English) used in the workplace. • Must work weekends and holidays as needed • Must be physically fit for heavy lifting • Must be able to stand and exert wellpaced mobility for up to 3 hours in length. • Must be able to lift up to 100lbs or more on a regular and continual basis. • Must be able to push and/or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continual basis. • Must have a valid driver’s license Salary start at $6.25 per hour
Interested persons can contact Kitchener Penn at 649-946-4351 or kitchandra_penn@hotmail.com for submission of resumes and additional information Deadline is May 11th, 2018.
12010
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ISLAND DRILLING LTD SOUTH DOCK ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
MASTER CHARGE CLERK ELECTRICIAN SALARY: NEGOTIABLE
EMAIL: ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@ GMAIL.COM 12015
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TROPICAL WAVES WATER SPORTS
WC SECURITY SERVICES Long Bay, Providenciales. Is seeking to employ:
is seeking the position of:
LOSS PREVENTION OFFICERS SECURITY OFFICERS LABOURERS GENERAL WORKERS Salary ranges from $6.25 - $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week
Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT NUMBER 332-5707 OR THE TURKS AND CAICOS LABOUR DEPARTMENT
CONTRACT: 649 333-6577 Belongers are also encouraged to apply Some positions are currently held by work permit holders
COMMUNITY/RETAIL PHARMACY LOCATED ON THE ISLAND OF PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, IS SEEKING
12011
Qualified Belongers ONLY need apply 11996
GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 2416243 OR EMAIL: ANTONIOFULFORD@ YAHOO.COM THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
12002
B’s Beauty Box and Health Spa
4 FULLTIME PHARMACISTS
B’s Beauty Box and Health Spa is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:
SKILLED POSITION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1. Dispensing prescription medication, checking dosage, giving advice and instruction on the usage of over-the-counter medicines and medical appliances. 2. Patient counseling on health matters especially relating to managing hypertensive and diabetic patients. 3. Liaising with doctors about prescriptions and new medication 4. Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff.
COSMETOLOGIST
Cosmetologist Job Purpose: Performs daily duties that serve customers, including haircuts, manicures, pedicures, and any service the customer requires. Initiates new ideas based on current fashions and trends.
COSMETOLOGIST JOB DUTIES:
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SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. A minimum of three years experience within the Retail Pharmacy business will be an asset. 2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current pharmacist registration. 3. Good communication skills, and keen attention to details 4. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset. 5. Knowledge of the Kroll pharmacy computer program or similar 6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.
Ad is for renewal however position is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Salary will be based on qualification and experience. Applicants can apply for further details via e-mail addressed to the Managing Director, Grace Bay Pharmacy, Box 1276, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or email jobs@gracebaypharmacy.com.
DIVER
ANTONIO FULFORD
12009
NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990
A Planning Application, registered as PR 13114 by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Department of Engineering and Maintenance Services, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of an Apartment Complex, at 60715/186 - Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hills. The proposed development include Concrete Works, Asphalt Works, Sewage Treatment Plant and Landscape Works.
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Performs haircuts based on the desires and needs of the client Performs manicures and pedicures Performs any waxing procedures based on client specifications Offers advice to client based on the latest trends and designer fashions Performs hair dyes Provides various beauty consultation services to clients Schedules individuals for large-scale events such as proms, weddings, and formal events Performs hair shampooing Recommends beauty products for future beauty care needs Sells products that a salon maintains as a business partner Acts courteous upon meeting new clients Maintains a safe work environment to maintain compliance with governmental business regulations Performs personal care transformations for clients, including spa service treatments Upsells clients to ensure return business Follows up with clients after beauty procedures Acquires knowledge of latest beauty care trends and styles Provides follow-up advice to professionals Schedules appointments with self and other beauticians or cosmetologists
COSMETOLOGIST SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Cosmetology Training, Hair Cutting and Styling, Manicures, Pedicures, Massages, Problem Solving, Scheduling, Interpersonal Communication, Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, Basic Computational Skills, Facial Makeup Application Training, High School Diploma or Equivalent Educational Experience, Innovative Hair Styling and Beauty Treatment Techniques, Some Previous Salon Experience Desirable Salary starts at $6.25 per hour
DOMESTIC WORKER
Applicants must have previous experience as a domestic work. Must be comfortable and experienced around the care of clients and be willing to work 6 days a week including holidays and weekends. Hours will need to be flexible in order to flex for evening service when required. For the above position, applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as they should also enjoy working with people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required and a valid driver’s license is a plus. Salary start at $6.25 per hour
Interested persons can contact Beatrice Penn at 649-946-4351 or kitchandra_penn@hotmail. com for submission of resumes and additional information Deadline is May 11th, 2018. 12007
Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice. Location map to be provided on back of this page. Notice dated: APRIL 8, 2018 LOCATION MAP 11837
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T&M CONSTRUCTION
SUNNY FOODS WHOLESALE CASH N CARRY
BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Is now Interviewing for the following position:
MERCHANDISER JOB DESCRIPTION
• Must be trained in merchandising and item categorization and possess certificate • Must be possess a minimum of 5 years of job experience in merchandising and outfitting • Must be willing to work extended hours daily/weekly • 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
LABOURER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 344-1312
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L & G VARIETY STORE - Seeking employment for the following:
Acting on behalf of our client Devon Fulford IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
COLASCO
SOUTH DOCK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
LABOURER LABOURER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 343-2929
CONTACT: 231-1489 THIS POSITION IS
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11990
THE HELP DESK act on behalf of its clients:
STANLEY LANDY "TRIPPLE S" (333-0209)
CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
12001
S&R CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER, DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hr
PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON @ SUNNY FOODS LOCATED AT 53 SOUTHDOCK ROAD OR CONTACT 941-8112 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ONLY BELONGERS OR PROCE HOLDERS NEED APPLY
WILLMAN CONSULTANCY
HEMINGWAYS (941-8408)
12015
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
1) DOMESTIC WORKER
Interested candidate may
CONTACT THE EMPLOYER AT 345-3454 regarding employment
12023
BEACH SERVER/ SERVER KITCHEN HELPER/ DISH WASHER
MASON
E.L. CONSTRUCTION (333-1199)
CONTACT: 242-5459
Salary starts at $6.25 per hr
LABOURER $6.25 per hour
12022
Salary: $9.00 per hour
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
12024
Pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Land Ordinance, Temple Mortgage Fund Ltd., The Temple Financial Centre, Providenciales HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will cause to be sold by public auction the following properties:
PARCEL NO. 60602/84, NORWAY & FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES
This property comprises 0.71 acre and is strategically located of the main Airport Road. The development consists of a three-storey building containing 32 rooms, an administration office and reception area. Additionally, the property contains two separate single storey commercial buildings, which includes a small restaurant building. Registered Proprietor: Frances Rigby-McKenzie.
PARCEL NO. 60713\90K47 (C203), CHESHIRE HALL AND RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES
This property comprises a second floor studio apartment in building C of the Queen Angle Resort and comprised of an approximate floor area of 780sq ft. Registered Proprietor: M & E Enterprises Ltd. The auction will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday 18th May 2018 at the offices of Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Conditions of sale may be obtained from Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., The Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, telephone (649) 946-5740. Interested persons may bid by way of sealed tender delivered not later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 addressed to Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales clearly marked “AUCTION BID-MAY 18TH 2018.” Should the bid meet the reserve price and constitute the highest offer, the property will be considered sold to the person making the bid. Note that a 10% non refundable deposit is required immediately from the successful bidder at the auction. Note that Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd. accepts no responsibility in respect of the receipt or otherwise of sealed bids and prospective purchasers are encouraged to ensure safe delivery of sealed bids to Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd. in good time and further to attend at the auction to ensure that the bid is properly made. 11902
JOB VACANCY
The Somerset Resort Management Ltd. is seeking to fill the below mentioned position. The ideal candidate will possess extensive high-end luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently. Position requires a flexible schedule which includes holidays, weekends and evenings and extended hours on occasion. Houseman
JOB SUMMARY:
• To assist with cleaning guest rooms, carrying linen and replenishing amenities; to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. • Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Carrying / removing linens from rooms • Change and replenish bed linen, towels and guest amenities in line with company guidelines • Undertake regular dee cleaning tasks • Restock and maintain trolley daily basis • Dispose of waste accordingly • Manage guest requests in a timely and efficient manner • Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation • Carry out lost property procedures • Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
REQUIREMENTS:
• • • • • •
Must be environmentally aware Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace Must work weekends and holidays Must work PM shifts as business demands according to the operations policy Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work Base salary range: $6.00-$7.00 / hour to commensurate with qualification & experience. Benefits: Service gratuity, vacation & employee meals.
Qualified Belonger candidates can complete an application form in person at The Somerset on Grace Bay, 10 Sibonne Drive, Providenciales, TCI or submit a resume by e-mail at twilliams@thesomerset.com for questions call (649) 339 5900, fax number (649) 946 5839. The closing date for applications is May 31, 2018. 11982
May 5 - 11, 2018
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CAICOS TELEVISION NETWORK
BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
LABOURER
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 341-8141 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
CASABLANCA CASINO
GRACE BAY IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
DICE DEALER
SALARY: $12/HOUR All candidates should have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the same field, full knowledge of all casino table games and excellent knowledge of Dice table game. Must be willing to work on weekends, nights and holidays. Please drop off CV’s at the Casino, address to HR Positions held by work permit holder
11976
JS'SAMS CONSTRUCTION PROVIDENCIALES
11851
GARLAND & CO Providenciales
ISLAND DRILLING LTD SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 341-8332
CONTACT: 941-5905
Wage: $6.50 per hour
First time work permit
11975
MARTIN GRAY
LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Wage: $6.50 per hour
First time work permit
11974
TURKS & CAICOS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CHEAP CAR RENTAL
MECHANIC
Salary $6.25 per hour
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: DALE ROBINSON 649-242-8206 OR CARMEN ROBINSON 649-231-4357
CONTACT: 946-4483
CONTACT: 348 -5716 First time work permit
J.S. JOHNSON INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS
JUSTO LANDSCAPING
GRAND TURK
LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
• Must have experience in Office Procedures/ Bookkeeping • Must have experience in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel ETC) • Must be fluent in English and have a solid understanding of Business Etiquette • Must be able to work flexible hours • Duties include payables, receivables and payroll
Email Resume’s to islanddrillingltd@gmail.com 11894
PROVIDENCIALES
Is looking to fill the following positions
7 BARMAIDS 1 BARTENDER 1 DOMESTIC WORKER 1 LABORER
11980
SALARY: $10 PER HOUR
11977
REQUIRED: An experienced
ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
1 DRY WALL MASON
EVA CARE
DA HOT SPOT & POOP DECK RESTAURANT
INSURANCE AGENT with a minimum ten (10) years experience in General Insurance Marketing, Claims and Underwriting Minimum qualification required is Diploma in Insurance Applicants must be motivated and have a good understanding of clients’ insurance requirements Salary ranges between $3,500 - $4,000 monthly Turks and Caicos Islands Belongers only need apply
Please send resume to: Human Resource Manager, J.S. Johnson Insurance Agents & Brokers, #34 Collins Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas and/or Turks & Caicos Laborer Department, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands 11971
Wage: $6.50 per hour
11973
LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
GARDENER
SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 232-3037 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
RCO LTD
GRACY BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
BLUE HILLS LANDFILL
DOMESTIC WORKER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 232-3037 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11964
THE ANGELA RESTAURANT
AIRPORT ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DIESEL MECHANIC
DUTIES: • Repairs to diesel machine, routine maintenance • Must be willing to work on weekends and public holiday • Salary commensurate with experience
CONTACT: 649-946-823611991
THE WASHRODSTON ADAMS LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY
DISHWASHER KITCHEN HELPER LABOURER SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 941-5921 THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS
WAVE DANCERS GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
BCQS LIMITED seeks
A CHARTERED SURVEYOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS - Associate Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent. - BSc in Urban Estate Management of RICS-recognized qualification. - Five years post qualification work experience. - Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & Quickbooks. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: - Market appraisals and secured lending valuations. - Development feasibility studies. - Facilities and Asset portfolio Management. An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance related commission is offered for this position. The suitable candidate will be aged 33 -45 years old and be able to work under his own initiative and be able to see through projects from concept to completion.
PASTRY BAKER SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 346-9555
11936
CAR WASHERS
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 243-4166 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11959
This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 1st May 2018.
LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 342-0156
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
11727
This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. Qualified Turks And Caicos Islanders Preferred.
Apply in writing to BCQS Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or fax to 946-7184. Contact Simon Taylor on email: staylor@bcqs.com 11986
38 CLASSIFIEDS ABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIES
IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
WORK HOURS MONDAYFRIDAY 9AM-5PM. SALARY: $12.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 941-4750 OR EMAIL INFO@ALMI.TC THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11951
ANTHONY FORBES
GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
AROLD ROMELUS FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 431-2640 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11954
LABOURER
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 346-1550
11935
REQUIREMENTS: • Must have proven experience hauling and blocking boats in correct areas on blocks and stands • General understanding of boat construction • Mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment such as 50-ton Travel Lift and heavy duty fork lift and ability to check on a daily basis and service • Knowledge and ability to carry out repairs and service on tools, pressure washer, sander,
compressor etc. • Keen attention to detail • Self motivated • Ability to work some weekends and holidays
DUTIES INCLUDE: cleaning the facilities, landscaping, greasing machinery, washing boats, pressure washing boat bottoms, sanding and painting boat bottoms using antifouling paint, servicing heavy equipment and repairing tools
CHARITE ALCY
FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DUTIES INCLUDE: Cleaning the facilities, landscaping, washing boats, stain treatments and removal, assist in preparation and application of fiberglass, pressure washing boat bottoms, sanding and painting boat bottoms using antifouling paint
Application: applications must be submitted in writing and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales. Prior experience working at a marina would be a plus. Salary: paid at an hourly rate of $8.00 per hour
11955
DOMESTIC WORKER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 343-0558 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11952
SALARY: $120 PER WEEK
CONTACT: 241-7834 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11928
CHRISTINA CHARLES
FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
LABOURER SALARY: $6.25
CONTACT: 246-1726
11943
2 FIBERGLASS INSTALLERS
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays
BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Applicants should possess a preferable of the Baptist trained teacher’s diploma or faith • Capable of teaching certificate with 3 or more years experience in the classroom students with multi-cultured • Applicants with first degree back ground beside their Teacher’s • Have adequate knowledge diploma/certificate will have and experience of working with the Primary School an advantage • Applicant must be energetic Curriculum of the TCI and creative and a good Education system team player • Salary $20,400.00 $24,000.00 per annum • All applicants should be born again Christian Application can be dropped off at B.E.S.T. Institute Office 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales or email:bestinstitute@tciway.tc, telephone: 649-941-4802 cell: 649-246-4802 11963
DOMESTIC WORKER
CAICOS MARINA & SHIPYARD
FIBERGLASS HELPER/ YARD LABOURER
DIEUFRANC FENELUS
APPLICATION CAN BE DROP OFF AT B.E.S.T. INSTITUTE OFFICE, 250 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES, OR EMAIL: BESTINSTITUTE@TCIWAY.TC, TELEPHONE: 649-9414802 CELL: 649-246-4802 11962
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER
CAICOS MARINA AND SHIPYARD
REQUIREMENTS: • Must have proven experience hauling and blocking boats in correct areas on blocks and stands • General understanding of fiber glassing and boat construction • Knowledge of materials and chemicals used in boat repair and cleaning heavily fouled surfaces • Keen attention to detail • Self-motivated
The individual should meet the following requirements: • Possess a valid food handler’s permit • A born again Christian preferable of the Baptist faith • The ability to read and write English • Must be able to assist in the preparation of health meals on a daily basis for over 150 students • Be able to manage the stock and prepare orders, handle cash effectively to ensure all the checks and balances • Salary $6.25 per hour
Is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:
Application: applications must be submitted in writing and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales. Prior experience working at a marina would be a plus. Salary: paid at an hourly rate of $8.00 per hour 11954
CONTACT 246-2526
Is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:
BETHANY’S EDUCATIONA & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T.) INSTITUTE INC.
MECHANIC HELPER/ YARD LABORER
$6.25 an hour Must be dog friendly Must speak English This position currently help by work permit holder
BETHANY’S EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T.) INSTITUTE INC.
DOMESTIC WORKER
CAICOS MARINA & SHIPYARD
HOUSEKEEPER
May 5 - 11, 2018
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ER CLEANING SERVICES LTD
GLASS SHACK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY
2 CLEANERS
SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 333-1199
11949
REQUIREMENTS: • Must have proven experience in fiberglass repairs and molding • 5 years experience working with fiberglass • Must be willing to work in full chemical suits • Have a general knowledge of boat construction • Prior experience painting and installing fiberglass in a marine environment • Skilled at repairing fiberglass with precision and keen attention to detail
• Able to verify repaired material to test strength and endurance levels of fiberglass • Undertake repair work using angle grinder, laminate roller, mixing container, spatula, sanding disc etc. • Ability to work some weekends Duties include: grinding, molding, and installing fiberglass, sanding, bottom painting, assisting with hauling boars and preparing boats for painting Wage rate: $11.50 per hour
Application: applications must be submitted in writing and delivered to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales
ER CONSTRUCTIONS LTD
GLASS SHACK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY AN
GOOD TASTE RESTAURANT
FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
11953
HART JOLLY
FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
ELECTRICIAN WAITER TILE MAN SALARY: $12.00 PER HOUR
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 333-1199 THIS POSITION IS
CONTACT: 246-5189
11948
11930
CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 242-8228 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
May 5 - 11, 2018
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EKD CONSULTANCY
Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following:
EKD CONSULTANCY
CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY
S&B CONSTRUCTION - GRAND TURK
OFFICE/ STORE SUPERVISOR
Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following
GRAND TURK LABOURER
1 LABOURER & 6.50 PER HOUR 2 PAINTERS $7.00 PER HOUR 1 CARPENTER $8.00 PER HOUR TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK CONTACT: 231-6432
LATANYA GARDINER GRAND TURK
DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 PER HOUR 5 DAYS PER WEEK CONTACT: 347-7420
S&B CONSTRUCTION Salary $6.50 per hour To work 5 days per week Contact: 649-231-6432
DOMESTIC WORKER/ BABYSITTER
is seeking to employ an
DUTIES will include, but not limited to scheduling of installation, shipping ordering and overseeing Customer Service. Also needed is a knowledge of stock control specifically for the glass industry and therefore seek someone with at least 5-10 years’ experience in this industry. To secure this position you must be able to demonstrate vast knowledge of types of glass applications for the use of same as well as the ability to use an imperial tape measure, take orders and follow through to a timely delivery. This is a full-time position that requires commitment and loyalty to the company. Normal working hours are from 8:30am to 5:30pm weekdays- (1 hour for lunch) (number of hours may vary occasionally depending on our work demand)
FREDLIN MICHEL- GRAND TURK
STEVEN BEEN- GRAND TURK
DOMESTIC WORKER 5 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR CONTACT: 246-5939
To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 649-231-0312 11984
HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS
11981
IS LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION;
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS BRANFORD HALL SOUTH CAICOS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
All interested applicants, please send resumes to PO Box 762. Preference will be given to experienced and qualified Belongers. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
LABOURER
WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL LEEWARD PALMS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Is looking to fill the following positions
7 BARMAIDS 1 BARTENDER 1 DOMESTIC WORKER 1 LABOURER KITCHEN HELPER Salary $6.25 per hour CONTACT: DALE ROBINSON 649-242-8206 OR CARMEN ROBINSON 649-231-4357
11980
DOMESTIC WORKER
LABOURER SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 243-1051 THIS POSITION IS
CONTACT: 941-4791 THIS POSITION IS
CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11994
11995
SKYLINE DISTRIBUTORS LTD. / SKY INDUSTRIES LTD.
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
DA HOT SPOT & POOP DECK RESTAURANT GRAND TURK
Interested candidates please submit your resume to us via email: caribglasstci@aol.com. Offer expires May 31st, 2018
CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11978
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, must be willing to carry out heavy lifting without physical restrictions, waste and pallet removal and other duties with unskilled chores. General cleaning and maintenance of warehouse and grounds. Must have a valid drivers’ license. Safety & occupational health certificate is required. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced, high pressure work environment. Be able to stand on ones’ feet for 8 hours Consistently punctual for work, must maintain a clean, well-kept appearance upon arrival and throughout shifts, cooperative attitude, hands on work ethic and be willing to work holidays and weekends. Wage: $7/hour, depending on experience.
STORE CLERK
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, assumes responsibility for promoting the business activities, customer interaction, maintain inventory and stock control, communicate between management and clients on shortages and order fulfillment, coordinate deliveries and shipments, receive and unload shipments, ability to multi task and work under pressure within a fast-paced work environment. Detail oriented, excellent communication skills, cooperative attitude, hands on work ethic. Must have a vehicle, valid drivers’
license, fork lift experience and be willing to work holidays and weekends. 5+ years’ experience. Strong computer/POS organizational and analytical skills. Salary: $24,000 + per annum, depending on experience.
PROCUREMENT CLERK
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, assumes responsibility for all aspects of purchasing and import documentation on international purchases for all aspects of the Operations, including: costs of goods analysis to comply with budgets, maximizing revenues through price negotiations, maintain inventory and stock control, communicate between management and suppliers on shortages and order fulfillment, coordinate deliveries, ability to multi task and work under pressure within a fast-paced work environment. Strong negotiation, mathematical, analytical and communication skills. Must have a vehicle, valid drivers’ license and be willing to work holidays and weekends. 4-year college degree with 3+ years’ experience in procurement. Fluent in Spanish and French languages. Strong computer/POS organizational and analytical skills. Salary: $26,000 + per annum, depending on experience. 11969
REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01
BEACH ATTENDANT
NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 40305/9, 40303/1
SECTION EAST
ISLAND MIDDLE CAICOS
Beach attendant with solid experience and proven record in taking care sail boats, canoes, surfing equipment and chase boat. Minimum qualifications: Red Cross First Aid and Lifeguard Certificates.
Whereas, EDNOLD HERBERT OUTTEN AND CLEVESTON EMANUEL OUTTEN of Florida, USA and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, as personal representatives of the estate of TELFORD GARNIC OUTTEN deceased, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the name of TELFORD GARNIC OUTTEN was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.
Wage range $6.25 to $7.00 per hour depending on experience, plus service charge Please submit applications to: Human Resources Manager, Point Grace Management, P.O. Box 700, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5096; Fax (649) 946-5097; Email: humanresources@pointgrace.com.
Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. Dated this 13th day of April 2018. Signed ........................................................................................................... Registrar or Lands Witnessed ...................................................................................................... 11838
Interested Belongers must submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Closing date for application is May 4th, 2018.
11972
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HELP WANTED Tibor’s Machine Shop is looking to fill the following positions:
MACHINIST LABOURER WELDER Wage: Based on applicants experience and qualifications
INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802 or EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO ancha@tiborsmachineshop.com. BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY
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
11989
12005
TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES
GARDENERS
• Pay $6.50-$7.00 per hour (depending on experience) • Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, 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 • These is for work permit renewal
Please email: turquoiselandscaping@tciway.tc or call 649-332-4280 to arrange an interview
11988
TATTOO ARTIST Applicant must have 7 years experience tattooing, certifications for handling blood borne pathogens, sharps and health and safety practices in tattooing. Must be experienced with all the health laws of North America for tattooing and piercing. Applicant will be in charge of ordering and stocking all gear, organizing schedule and receiving payments. Must be willing to work 7 days a week if needed. Wages based on experience - starting wage is $1,800 monthly. Belongers need only apply. Send resumes to renee.wright649@gmail. com with certifications and police record.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER • Formal university training and significant experience of at least 10 years or more. • Ability to supervise a variety of outsourced programming projects throughout the world, costing and estimating time to complete projects from implementation to delivery. • Expert in programming languages PHP, HTML5, JavaScript, Ajax, C++, XML and in database engineering. • Advanced knowledge in graphic design, expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. • Expert in online marketing and search engine optimization. • 40 hour work week • Basic salary of $40 - 48k
Email: admin@adventurescape.com
11982
FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD
ATELY’S HAND CRAFTED JEWELRY GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
Blue Hills Constructions, Williams Construction, ERB Construction
C&S PROFESSIONAL Acting on behalf of Church of God of Prophecy Who Is seeking to employ a
A JOB VACANCY EXIST FOR A
DOMESTIC WORKER
who duties would include basic housekeeping and child care. Remuneration is $6.25 per hour and work days are Mondays to Fridays from 2pm to 6pm. For more information and to arrange an appointment, kindly contact Shayone Gardiner, Moore’s Alley, Grand Turk and telephone number 331-0449. 11876
A&B CONSTRUCTION PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Salary: $ 6.25 per hour
ADRIENNE JEAN BAPTISTE FORBES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 343-2012
CONTACT: 347-8726
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
SAMBO CONTRACTING
LYLY’S INTERNET CAFÉ
12056
IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
LABOURER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 242-7957
11966
12028
IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 331-3887 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
BCS-CS/ GRACE BAY CAR RENTALS
OPERATION SUPERVISOR
The retail Sale Supervisor is responsible for the supervising the daily activities and productivity of the Retail Sales Team. Ensures Retail Sales is complying with established service levels, sales goals and meeting strategic objectives. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coaching, assessing performance and improving team member skill levels, tracking and reporting productivity. Manages multiple tasks simultaneously. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Excel, QuickBooks, Windows and Rent Centric
HANDCRAFTER Salary: $250 per week
CONTACT:
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12080
VACANCIES
May 5 - 11, 2018
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BLESSING OF GOD DELIVERY PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • 5 or more years’ experience • must have a valid driver’s licence
RENTAL AGENT
Rental Agent is required to handle enquiries involved with renting vehicles. Must have excellent customer service skills. You will also need good communication skills and a basic understanding of vehicle types.
ADARA SERVICES
LABOURERS
• Must be able to read write English • Must be able to take instructions from supervisors
TSI MANAGEMENT
LABOURERS $6.25-10 per hour
MASON $9-15 per hour
Held by work permit holders
CONTACT: DARLING86@ HOTMAIL.COM 12073
LABOURER COURIER Salary: $6.50 per hour
Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 241-5922
CONTACT: 342-1055
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12064
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12036
CLEANING SUPERVISOR
• Train, instruct and supervise the work of Cleaning Staff • To ensure all works carried out by the Cleaning Staff as set out in their Job Descriptions are completed with due observation to appropriate Health & Safety requirements • Cleaning, sweeping and vacuuming • Emptying of bins • Washing, dusting and polishing surfaces, including floors, walls, tables etc.
DROP OFF ALL APPLICATIONS TO 1216 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES BEFORE CHINSON’S RESTAURANTS OR EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM POSITIONS ARE HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS
11970
May 5 - 11, 2018
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OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION LTD. GRAND TURK, is looking for
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY: ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS, INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS OF DUCTED AND NON-DUCTED AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS.
PROJECT MANAGER
CERTIFIED • ABILITY TO SPEAK ENGLISH SALARY: NEGOTIABLE BETWEEN $25-$42K PER ANNUM BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • INSTALLATION OF MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AND RHEEM SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ELCTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. • FAULT CODE RAPAIRS ON MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AND RHEEM SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ELCTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR POSITION • ELECTRICAL, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TRADE CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES • MUST BE MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
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
ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT RESUME, CONTACT INFORMATION, COVER LETTER AS WELL AS THREE CHARACTER REFERENCES (ONE FROM A PREVIOUS EMPLOYER), COPIES OF CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES, POLICE RECORD AND A COPY OF PASSPORT PHOTO PAGE TO office@ aircool.tc FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL office@aircool.tc
Salary Range: Remuneration Commensurate with Skill
PROJECT SUPERVISOR
Must have at least 20 years experience BS Civil Engineering or Equivalent Salary Range: Remuneration Commensurate with Skill
POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER, BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY.
CONTACT: 649-946-1278 BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE 22-05-2018
12058
ERA TURKS & CAICOS REAL ESTATE INTRODUCES KESTREL CLOSE NEW SUBDIVISION ONLY MINUTES FROM THE AIRPORT AND DOWNTOWN 9 LARGE LOTS AVAILABLE STARTING AT ONLY $42,000
LOT SIZE PRICE # ACRE $ 50 51 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.44 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.80
49,000 UNDER OFFER 42,000 42,000 42,000 42,000 42,000 42,000 79,000
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RAY HARRIS - 246-8711 – RAYHARRIS@ERA.TC ERA TURKS & CAICOS REAL ESTATE – 941-5756 - INFO@ERA.TC WWW.ERATURKSANDCAICOS.COM
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
42 CLASSIFIEDS
CASABLANCA CASINO
Must have 7 years’ culinary experience Responsible for making recipes Daily operation of the kitchen Must speak English Must be able to work weekends and holidays Must work 44 hours per week Belongers need only apply, a copy of the resumes can be dropped off at the Labor Board Salary: $ 8.50 per hour.
All candidates should have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the same field, full knowledge of all casino table games and excellent knowledge of Dice Table game. Must be willing to work on weekends, night shifts and holidays
AUTO MECHANIC
• 10 years’ experience in Auto Electric, Transmissions, Body Work, gasoline and diesel agents • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: Based on experience
CONTACT: 246-1721 This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12069
CONTACT: 946-5948 This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12082
GILLEY’S CAFÉ AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
DISHWASHER To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.75 per week
CONTACT: 946-4472
EMAIL: CANTACTTATE@ GILLEY’SCAFE.TC This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12049
DIANA BAR AND RESTAURANT MARKET PLACE Is seeking to employ a
COOK
• • • • • • •
SALARY: $10/HOUR
NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a
GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
Grace Bay, Is seeking to employ a
CASINO TABLE GAMES DEALER
HOLTON WILLIAMS
COCO BISTRO
COCO BISTRO
IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
PLEASE DROP OFF CV’S AT THE CASABLANCA CASINO, ADDRESS TO HR POSITIONS HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER
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GENAY’S EQUIPMENT & RENTAL Is seeking to employ a
12051
GARRY TELUSMA FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour
BARTENDER Salary: $150 per week
CONTACT: 946-5639
CONTACT: 246-6237
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
DORREL VANDERPOOL SMITH
DINESWAIRE R JAINARINE
12065
NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a
12052
Is seeking to employ a
TRUCK DRIVER
HELPER/ CLEANER
HOUSEKEEPER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 231-4619
CONTACT: 331-3887
CONTACT: 232-6497
CONTACT: 331-7229
Salary: $ 10 per hour
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
Salary: $6.25 per hour
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12067
Salary: $6.25 per hour
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12033
Salary: $6.50 per hour
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
12079
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
NOTICE
Caribbean Bulk Traders (CBT) is a newly registered Caribbean company that is in the business of supplying urgently needed raw materials and products within the Caribbean. We source these products from the best suppliers and deliver to the point of destination.
REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2014
To achieve this CBT is interested in establishing long-term supply relationships. We specialize in the bulk supply of sand, aggregates, concrete products and cement. We can also supply rice, fresh fruits and vegetables.
An Application, REISTERED PR 13569, by The Regent Ltd for the development Modification to Previously Approved PR 9058 has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development permission on 60905/207, Leeward Going Through on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Roof Top Sun Deck, Swimming Pool, Lobby, Kitchen and Ancillary Facilities.
We understand speed, time, cost and consistency of supply. CBT invites interested buyers to make contact with us to discuss your needs. We guarantee competitive prices and excellent service.
Anyone wishing to make representation (s) may do in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of the Notice.
Address: 43 A Friendship, East Bank Demerara Website: www.cbt.gy Email: info@cbt.gy Tel: (592) 608 5382
Date Posted April 27th, 2018 12085
12065
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT Gansevoort Turks + Caicos is a contemporary luxury full service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.
Director of Engineering & Security Accountable for managing the engineering and security operations for a five-star resort and luxury villa development. The successful candidate will be responsible for short and long-range planning, coordinating all capital, expansion, and special projects, and management of the engineering and security department’s financial budget. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Manages the resort’s maintenance and engineering operations including guest rooms, building structures, front and back of house facilities, all mechanical, electrical, water treatment and HVAC systems, refrigeration and any related equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. • Works closely with leadership to develop and execute an operating strategy that aligns with business strategy. Maximize the prevention of crime. • Responsible for 24 hour monitoring of property via patrol and CCTV and to document and record information as historic reference. • Manages controllable expenses through the implementation of cost saving and energy conservation programs (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.). • Monitors and maintains fire, health and safety systems and collaborates with relevant fire, emergency and governmental agencies to ensure complete understanding of regulations, procedures, alarms, and equipment. • Maintain legible and accurate records of all control centre documents to include General Security Log, Key Control, Lost and Found and Visitor Passes. • Develops engineering and security budget and ensures departmental performance meets/ exceeds budgetary goals. Regularly reviews financial reports/statements/forecasts to evaluate financial performance against budget. • Controls engineering and security expenditures and ensures all projects are completed timely and within budget. • Serves as project manager on resort projects,
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overseeing all aspects from design and costing to construction. Controls and administers all engineering/ service contracts throughout the resort, always negotiating in the best interest of the resort. Collaborates with vendors/contractors and monitors work product to ensure quality standards are consistent with the requirements of a luxury resort. Develops implements and manages emergency and disaster management programs. Review scheduled functions, group, or VIP arrivals and special events and to discuss special instructions with relevant departments. Be flexible with work hours, regardless of time, during day, or night, in order to personally facilitate security arrangements of cases that require special treatment and handling. Assists with developing Strata budget and managing Strata Costs, Manages accurate and timely bill back process for Condo units. Liaise with local authorities in order to identify activities that may affect the operation of the hotel such as seasonal events, current community crime trends, political activism and other, and to share any such concerns with superiors. Provide access, when required, to high-risk areas, exercising vigilance for the protection of assets and to secure the area when access is no longer required. Supervise the maintenance of the security log entries and to track all security officer patrol reports and subsequent security activities. Develops, implements and manages emergency and disaster management programs. Manages pool chemical balance and maintenance of all pool equipment. Manages and maintains security cameras and lighting systems. Develops, executes and monitors preventative maintenance and asset protection programs. Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures. Exercises general supervision over the engineering and security team and communicates a clear and concise vision regarding department goals to produce desired results. Liaises with department heads to understand challenges and ensure maintenance needs are addressed. Proactively addresses problems and quickly identifies and implements solutions.
• Keeps owners and executives informed, and provides timely response to queries from the same. • Hires, mentors and trains staff; establishes performance guidelines; and evaluates staff performance in accordance with resort policies. • Complies with departmental standard operating procedures, Resort policies and TCIG health and safety regulations Skills • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years’ as Director of Engineering with experience in a Luxury Resort environment, or equivalent combination of experience and education. • Minimum 5 years experience with Luxury Hotel Security Systems and Operating Procedures. • Experience with Condo Hotel and Strata maintenance accounting/billing procedures. • Certified on Fire Suppression systems and Simplex Fire Alarm systems. • Experience with Hotel Renovations. • Fire Safety Certification by TCI/USA standards. • Experience with Asset/Risk Management. • Experience with Hurricane Preparedness and Disaster Management. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, train, develop skills, mentor and motivate a team • Thorough knowledge of resort engineering and security procedures, operations and equipment and preventative maintenance programs. • Thorough knowledge of Building Codes, Fire Safety Systems, Irrigation Sprinkler Systems, CCTV and Security Cameras, Plumbing, Electrical, Pool Maintenance, Pool Pumps, Pool heaters, Electrical Systems, Generators, Energy Management Systems, Mechanical and HVAC, Commercial Stereo and Speaker Systems, Waste Treatment System, Lift Stations, Kitchen and Laundry Equipment & Maintenance, Grease Trap Maintenance, Painting, Dry Wall and Carpentry disciplines. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language • Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Proficiency in MS Office, Opera PMS. • Deadline oriented with the ability to multi-task and establishes priorities. Salary range: 50K – 60K per annum
Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com
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IODA STUBBS THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed positions currently held by work permit holders:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
The position is the general overseer of all aspects of Grace way Supermarkets. This includes providing leadership and motivation to promote the consistent execution of standard practices, policies and procedures. Setting the tone and leading the stores culture/environment to ensure success in all aspects of customer service, profitability, operations, people development, merchandise presentation and merchandise assortment.
THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
JEANTY MINGOT BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $200 per week
The person must honest, and be responsible TAKING CARE OF HOUSEHOLD Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 348-1011
CONTACT: 347-0090
CONTACT: 242-4236
Salary: $6.25 per hour
General Manager
JACQUES ROBERT SAMSON
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
LA VISTA AZUL
KST WATER SPORTS
JR CONSTRUCTION
LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a
PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour
BOAT CAPTAIN
PAINTER
CONTACT: 941-8118
CONTACT: 331-9801
CONTACT: 341-9595
12083
TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a
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12042
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Over ten (10) years experience in supermarket retail and wholesale management with a minimum of five (5) years in a senior management position to include management of individual departments • Experience in company expansion projects with the ability to lead and develop new store concept, design, layout, format and operations. • Proficient in the understanding of retail and wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping • Strong current product knowledge of the retail industry and a proven record in the ability to achieve the budgeted financial and operating results, including sales, profitability, and wage percentage • Experience managing and developing the human resources activities, maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in market and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and governmental bodies. • Must have the ability to identify, develop and direct the implementation of business strategy and report to shareholders on organizational plans, financial disclosure and operational performance. • Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications
Salary: $10 per hour
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
MARIE C WILLIAM PIERRE
LM VARIETY STORE
LEEBERT ALDERADO MISSICK
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 341-1299
CONTACT: 242-9241
12045
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
12034
FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a
Wine Specialist SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is responsible to promote and demonstrate fine wine knowledge throughout the island to increase sales among high profile local restaurants and retail accounts / customers while including managing logistics of wine shipments and consolidations in various wine worldwide countries. Requirements include:
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Ensue a good range of well priced quality wines is available • Create marketing and sales programs to increase sales • Purchase all wines, spirits and beers from local and international suppliers for Graceway Supermarkets • Create marketing and sales program to increase sales, maintain and develop the established distributorships, create additional exclusive distributorships and representations • Experience in whole sale distribution and retail of wines and spirits is essential • At least 5 – 7 years experience in international procurement of wines and spirits including working at the consulting level with large distributors is required • Previous years of retail, grocery management experience will be an added plus • Must be able to show strong background and understanding of French, Spanish and Italian wines Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications
Deadline for submission of applicants is May 11th 2018 Submit to:
Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com Please Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contact to attend interviews.
Salary: $10 per hour
CARETAKER
Must be willing to work 6 days. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 342-8555
Salary: $6.50 per hour
12043
LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $50 per week
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
MARYAL N. WILSON
MARILYN A. WILLIAMS
MARIE TOUSSAINT PIERRE
DOMESTIC WORKER
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 346-1258
CONTACT: 247-6227
CONTACT: 348-5111
12068
Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $6.50 per hour
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
12048
12066
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $6.50 per hour
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
12046
12039
WHEELAND Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $6.50 per hour
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12044
May 5 - 11, 2018
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NATHAN SMITH GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
NORRIS BAR AND RESTAURANT OLD AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ
OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIAL PARK Is seeking to employ a
P&D EMPLOYMENT ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT RIGBY BUILDERS Who Is seeking to employ a
PAPS AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCES
QUALITY UPHOLSTERY OLD AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
SUPERVISOR
MAINTENANCE MAN Salary: $ 6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-4856
BARMAIDS Salary: $6.25 per hour
CABINET MAKER Salary: Commensurate with Experience
CONTACT: 431-1239
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
CONTACT: 348-1654
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
ROYAL JEWELS
RUTH’S BEAUTY SALON
SAMUEL HARVEY
12050
LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ
12055
GRAND TURK
SALES CLERKS
12029
SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC
Must be able to work 6 days per week. Salary: $8.00 per hour
NAIL TECHNICIAN
CONTACT: 946-4699
SALARY $7.00 PER HOUR
Specialized in heavy equipments. Salary: $300 per week
CONTACT: 649-245-9136
CONTACT: 231-0098
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12027
THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL
11939
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12026
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
Salary: $700 per week. This position is currently held by a work permit holder
DOMESTIC WORKER $6.50 per hour
LABOURER $6.50 per hour
BABYSITTER $6.50 per hour Positions are held by work permit holders 12072
NW Hamilton Realty Ltd., Real Estate Agency located at Suite #3, The Arch Plaza, 128 Thompson Cove Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands is looking for an experienced Realtor /Co-Broker to manage and grow the Agency. The Agency is a full service real estate company whose core business consists of real estate sales, property management & rentals of homes, condominiums, and commercial properties. The successful applicant should have at least Fifteen (15) years’ experience in Real Estate, sales and management with a proven and quantifiable record of sales experience in the Turks and Caicos or the Caribbean will be useful. Pay rate: $75K-125K per annum.
Qualified Belonger candidates should send their resumes/ CVs by email to realestate@nwhamilton. tc for the attention of Norman Hamilton Tel: 649-9464060. Please copy all enquiries to the Labour Board, Turks and Caicos Islands Government. The closing date for applications is May 15, 2018.
With 10 years or more experience. Must be able to work 6 days a week. Salary
CONTACT: 649-2444332/649-345-6682
11967
MAINTENANCE WORKER /GROUNDS KEEPER To perform maintenance duties as will be required to upkeep and maintain complete building package – interior and exterior, as well as all associated grounds and landscaping. Requirements include 5 years of relevant experience with references. The successful candidate must be fluent in English, willing and available to work flexible hours, 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Clean police certificate. Hourly wages $7.50
Email: info@saunders.tc
SHAMONE MOORE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
REAL ESTATE SALES MANAGER
REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN
BABYSITTER Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 343-2230
12070
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $ 300 per week
CONTACT: 342-4655
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12035
SEWING CLOTHING DESIGN KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
TAILOR SEAMSTRESS Salary: $200 per week
CONTACT: 332-0026
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12046
CLEANER/ DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED To greet guests, and perform all cleaning and associated duties required by guest house. Requirements include 5 years of relevant experience and at least 3 references. The successful candidate must be fluent in English with above average communication skills, be willing and available to work flexible hours, 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Clean police certificate. Hourly wages $6.50 email: info@saunders.tc 12071
12041
SMITH GOLF CART RENTAL
SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR
STEPHEN GARLAND BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
WILMA SMITH FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
CASHIER LABOURER Salary: $400 per week
Salary: $6.25 per hour
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 231-4856
CONTACT: 232-5631
CONTACT: 242-5085
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12037
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
12038
Salary: $6.50 per hour
This position Is currently held by a work permit holder
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PUBLIC NOTICE SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 2018
The Ministry of Education is hereby informing the public that the deadline for applications for international scholarships, with the inclusion of ALL required documentation, has been deferred to May 31th, 2018 and for local applicants the deadline has been extended to August 17th, 2018. The deadlines have been deferred due to the limited number of applications being received by the Ministry. In accordance with the Scholarship Policy, the Scholarship Committee will award scholarships to successful applicants in the following areas:
Education Youth Development Work Technical Vocational Education (Plumbing, Electricity, Construction, Auto Mechanics etc.) Turks and Caicos Islands Community College – Associate and Bachelor Degree programmes and; From priority areas listed below: Institutions Recommended (2018)
Areas of Priority (2018)
Areas of Priority (2018)
The Caribbean Turks and Caicos Islands Community College Mico University College Shortwood Teacher’s College University of the West Indies (All Campuses) UWI School of Nursing University of Technology Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts College of the Bahamas United Kingdom University of Nottingham University of Leeds University of Leicester Bristol University University of Manchester Oxford Brooks University University College of London London School of Economics Cambridge University of Newcastle Imperial College Warwick University
Education (Max. Award = $30,000/yr): Primary Education All areas Secondary Education: Science Mathematics Physical Education Foreign Languages Education Management Counseling Health: (Max. Award = $35,000/yr) Medical Technology Nursing (General & Public Health) Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMTs) Rehab Technicians Engineering: (Max. Award = $35,000/yr) Structural Electrical Civil Mechanical Marine
Sciences: (Max. Award = $35,000/yr) Environmental Science Agriculture Marine Biology Horticulture Forensic Science Veterinary Science Technical / Vocational: (Max. Award = $30,000/yr) Culinary Arts / Food Sciences Plumbing Electrical Mechanics (Auto and Aviation) Technical skills (Construction Focus) Spa Services Technician Land Survey Liberal Arts: (Max. Award = $30,000/yr) Legal/Paralegal studies Social Work / Counseling Library Science Disaster Management Estate Management
NB: This list is the 2018 approved modifications to the 2011 Scholarship Policy booklet. ALL Universities must be found to be fully accredited ELIGIBILITY Scholarships and grants may be awarded to persons who satisfy the following criteria. To be eligible for any category of scholarship, the applicant must – ;; Be a Turks and Caicos Islander, and reside in the Turks and Caicos Islands ;; Have completed secondary education at any of the high schools, post-secondary education at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, British West Indies Collegiate, or any other 6th form College in the Turks and Caicos Islands ;; Have no fewer than 3 passes in external exams for local scholarships or 5 passes for international scholarships in (CXC-CSEC, IGCSE, GCE) at Grade II/B or above. ;; Produce evidence of acceptance in an accredited institution, approved by the Ministry of Education, to pursue a course identified in the priority areas. ;; If a graduate of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, have a minimum Grade point average of 3.00 or equivalent B grade. ;; If a Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Servant, produce evidence of approval from the Human Resource Management Directorate,
through his/her Head of Department. ;; Submit a completed application form and all supporting documents required for assessment by the Scholarship Board. Applications must be submitted on the standard application form available at the Ministry of Education or Education Department, Providenciales. National Scholar Awardees must also submit a completed application package. International Scholarships will NOT be awarded to applicants wishing to pursue an equivalent course of study that is being offered by the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College. Application packages should be forwarded to the Secretary of the Scholarship Board, Ministry of Education, Grand Turk, or the Education Department, Providenciales. All applications must be received on or before May 31th 2018 for international applicants and August 17th, 2018 for local applicants. Applicants who receive a full or partial scholarship shall be required to sign a bond agreement with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, prior to commencement of payment.
May 5 - 11, 2018
BULLPEN CLUB
CASHIER
MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS. SALARY: $6.25
EMAIL: INFO@ JAFOO.COM
11928
CAICOS CAFÉ GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
DISHWASHER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 946-5278
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
12061
COCKPIT LOUNGE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
COOK Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 246-9008
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
12047
SALES ASSCOCIATED NEEDED Minimum 3Yrs Experience working in Cell phone Sales and Repair Shop. Must speak and write English and Spanish. High School Graduate. Computer Literate. Work 6 Days per Week. Salary $1500.00 per month
info@jafooe.com
12089
May 5 - 11, 2018
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PURE BLISS MASSAGE SERVICES is seeking to employ 2
MASSAGE THERAPISTS Must have extensive background in: Massage therapy Physical strength & Dexterity Great command of the English Language.
Tel: 164-934-38536 pureblissmassages@yahoo.com 12054
MAINTENANCE WORKER / GROUNDS KEEPER To perform maintenance duties as will be required to upkeep and maintain complete building package – interior and exterior, as well as all associated grounds and landscaping. Requirements include 5 years of relevant experience with references. The successful candidate must be fluent in English, willing and available to work flexible hours, 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Clean police certificate. Hourly wages $7.50 Interested candidates should send their, application, notice of interest with supporting documents, CV’s etc to info@saunders.tc
WELLNESS MANAGER NEEDED
CLEANER/ DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED
• Must own personal vehicle and computer • Must have an understand of basic accounting, word and excel • Must be Self-disciplined, hard working and have a flexible schedule • Must have a minimum 5 years front of house sales • Must have a firm understanding of personal marketing and sales. • Must have nutritional knowledge • Must have minimum 200 hours with training in multiple courses pertaining to wellness. For example: Kapha, Gentle and Yin yoga • Compensation based on commission
To greet guests, and perform all cleaning and associated duties required by guest house. Requirements include 5 years of relevant experience and at least 3 references. The successful candidate must be fluent in English with above average communication skills, be willing and available to work flexible hours, 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Clean police certificate. Hourly wages $6.50
Interested candidates should send their, application, notice of interest with supporting documents, CV’s etc to info@saunders.tc
Please email resumes and certificates to ictcvacation@gmail.com 11983
WISE SOLUTIONS LTD
CAICOS CAFÉ
GRACE BAY, Is seeking to employ a
Chef de Partie
Must be able to work weekends, night and holidays, 6 Days per week. Clean the kitchen after service, have at least 8 years’ experience, good knowledge of sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth and dressing. Must be able to speak English, physically fit, dependable and hardworking. Salaries are paid on experience and quality of work.
All resumes CV’s, letters of reference along with a clean record must be delivered at Caicos Café bar and grill, Grace Bay, Providenciales.
12060
LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ
ADVERTISE
IN THIS SPACE! ONLY
$33
2 MAIDS
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
INFO@ JAFOOE.COM
PER WEEK
CALL 946-4664
11927
SANCTUARY LTD.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: • Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience. • Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks • Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events. • Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts. • Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision. • Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications. • Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café. • Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine. • Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making. • Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing. • Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.
• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule. Leadership and Managerial Requirements: • Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment. • Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set. The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in. Pay Commensurate with Experience. Belongers given preference Submit resume, certifications and current police record in person or email to: kitchen@ somewherecafeandlounge.com
12088
ESTATE MANAGER
REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum ten (10) years experience as a private estate or property manager with high end resorts, properties or other private homes • Must have experience with celebrity clients • Must posses a thorough understanding of all areas of private home management and supervision of design, construction and major renovation • Must be willing to live on property full time • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must be able to monitor and manage the household budgets • Must be able to work well in stressful and highpressure situations • Must be computer literate • Must be able to operate Crestron & Sonos systems • Must have F&B and butler service knowledge • Must be able to supervise day to day operations and setup yearly maintenance schedules • Must liaise with worldwide offices • Must be able to liaise with worldwide FBOs and jet charter and make travel arrangements • Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment. • Must have the ability to train and supervise staff.
• Must be willing to sign confidentiality agreement and undergo extensive background (including drug) checks
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage and administrate operations of multiple properties for employer • Monitor and manage household budgets • System and procedure developments • Must be able to work with private chef on menu plan and estimate food cost analysis • Oversee and monitor household bank account(s) • Oversee major renovation, design and land altering projects, in addition as requested act as liaison between employer and contractors • Oversee security requirements • Oversee all household personnel and scheduling • Oversee all ordering, shipping and inventory of supplies • Overseeing hurricane preparedness Starting salary $60,000 per annum THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Belongers only need apply.
Please send CV/resume to turksandcaicosjob@gmail.com on or before May 14th, 2018
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
12087
SOUS CHEF
Sanctuary Ltd. is seeking a suitable qualified individual to fill the following opening. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the management of private estates
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JOB OPENINGS
The Sands is now accepting applications/résumé for the following positions. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY & SKILLED POSITIONS
GENERAL MANAGER* RESPONSIBILITIES: • Full responsibility for operating success of the Resort • Ensuring that the selection, training and ongoing direction for Resort associates is such that it maintains high level of job satisfaction, morale and teamwork among associates in all areas • Achieve financial/budgeting goals and expectations as established in the annual business plan for all areas of responsibility, and organize/implement strategic and tactical plans to facilitate this aim • Achieve high levels of quality guest service and customer satisfaction for Resort guests REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least 8 years managerial experience at a property of similar size and quality. • Strong operational expertise in rooms; marketing; facilities/systems (including preventive maintenance); recreation and other ancillary disciplines • Must have managerial experience in the Condo Strata Management • Ability to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion by encouraging and supporting career development, and driving continuous learning • Ability to implement a highly consistent customer service culture • Ability to instill a highly consistent guest service attitude in all employees
MAINTENANCE MANAGER* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish goals, measurements and results for the department along with the General Manager. • Involvement in the preparation of the Maintenance Operating and Capital budgets. • General operational and preventative maintenance of systems including: Boilers and heating systems; make up air and HVAC systems; Pool facilities; and General plumbing issues. • Maintain hotel guest rooms and public areas by performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs. • Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems. • Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems, electrical systems and appliances. • Maintain the hot tub by ensuring a safe chemical balance through frequent testing. • Organize, implement and track all maintenance projects for guestrooms and public areas. • Monitor and revise as needed, departmental health & safety tools including training programs, policies and practices. • Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times and that all colleagues are committed to working safely. • Partner with Front Office Manager to ensure safe guest evacuation during emergencies (i.e. Fire Alarm). • Motivate, train and lead maintenance personnel by
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personal example with a philosophy of work conduct, enthusiasm and personal development that leads to maximum performance and job satisfaction. Effective scheduling, vacation planning and department productivity to budget. Effective and timely interaction with all Hotel & Restaurant departments and positively impact guest experience by effectively and efficiently resolving maintenance concerns. Effective and timely interaction with HR regarding payroll (i.e. set up new hires, etc). Occasional maintenance to staff residence as required. A positive contributor to the leadership team of the hotel.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Prior Maintenance Management and/or supervisory experience within a operation equal in size and facilities. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to motivate and lead employees in a busy, high quality environment. • Background in electrical and or plumbing are essential. • Good English communication skills (both written & oral). • Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment. Ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment. • Good training, coaching and mentoring skills are essential. • Proven experience with budgets and payroll process is essential. • Completion of high school and technical training required. • Majority of work shift requires standing or walking 90% of the work day • Many tasks require sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and/or positioning to accomplish tasks • Able to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs. is common and up to 150lbs with assistance • Reaching is required at all levels throughout the work period • Climbing of stairs is required and may require up to 50% of the time • Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred • Able to work efficiently under time constraints • Able to work independently and with others Salary start at $38,000.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience
EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES: • Uphold and update established Housekeeping and Laundry operating procedures and standards. • Develop, implement and coordinate new Housekeeping and Laundry procedures. • Plan and coordinate housekeeping staff job duties, responsibilities, and activities including that of housekeeping managers and supervisors. • Coordinate and complete inspections of assigned areas for quality checks and cleanliness controls in
accordance to standards. • Coordinate, administer and complete administrative tasks as required. REQUIREMENTS: • Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • Experience: Minimum of five years as an Executive Housekeeper is required. The individual must possess Housekeeping and Laundry Department management working knowledge, and experience, skills and abilities. Must be able to explain, demonstrate and perform all related job duties, functions, and responsibilities of Housekeeping and Laundry department operations. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: • Education • High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. EXPERIENCE • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial position in the Housekeeping & Laundry Department. • Licenses or Certificates • Executive Housekeeper Certification or time on the job equivalent as stated above required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Plans, organizes, directs and controls all housekeeping and laundry activities, maintains the high levels of cleanliness standards, orderly and attractive conditions on guest floors, public/common and employee areas. Oversees, and implements working rules with proper execution to meet those standards. 2. Monitors and maintains a healthy and safe environment for owners, guests, employees, suppliers and vendors. 3. Conducts and keep records of goods received, housekeeping and laundry staff, inventories, cleaning projects, housekeeping checklists, and room inspections for guest rooms and public areas. 4. Familiarizes him /herself and carries out policies and procedures established by the Sands at Grace Bay. 5. Initiates and aides in effective communication within the department and other departments. 6. Carries out the following routine assignments as required. (This list is not exhaustive) Salary start at $42, 000.00 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience
PM CONCIERGE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure guests and owners receive efficient and friendly services with company standards being met. Resolve guest concerns/issues. Ensure Front Office quality standards, policies and procedures are consistently applied. Supervise the duties/ responsibilities and service levels of front office staff. Conducts front desk duties of guest registration, and check-out. Conducts site inspections. Communicates to other departments for guest/owner needs or services and follows-up on them. Ensures and
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conducts front office checklists, reports and that hospitality audits are completed. • Schedule, and coordinate meeting room set-ups, group functions and BEO’s. Coordinate, schedule and reserve guest activities, dining and communicate confirmations with local establishments. Answer guest and owner queries for dining, entertainment, events, recreation, tours, health and beauty services, child care, transportation, religious worship, cultural activities, shopping, floral services, and other services. Keep accurate records of communications/ arrangements. Answer and provide directions to hotel facilities, meeting rooms, or events held therein. Be knowledgeable and maintain current information and materials on hotel facilities and services, and local restaurants and attractions. Process and notify guests/owners of facsimiles, mail, messages, and packages. Act as a liaison for tour operator desk to ensure guest satisfaction to provide information to guests. Ensure that VIP amenities are organized and scheduled. Assist with and maintain inventories as required. REQUIREMENTS: Must possess front desk working knowledge of condoownership resort 10-key accounting, math skills, and hospitality and friendliness skills. Must be skilled in Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and PMS systems as it relates to the role and communications with management, staff, guests, and owners as it relates to job functions, duties and responsibilities. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS/ PREREQUISITES: Education • High school or equivalent education required. EXPERIENCE • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a front desk supervisor. • Licenses or Certificates • American Hotel Lodging Institute Educational Courseline (AHLA) or suitable College or University degree program a plus. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversees all nightly Front Office and concierge duties, responsibilities, completes nightly required tasks and reports. • Researches all unpaid tickets and properly posts charges. • Posts all Sands Outlet charges accordingly to the correct account/s. • Prepares all necessary night and period end reports. • Maintains filing system for daily information; registration cards, credit cards, restaurant charges, etc. • Prepares the next day communications report. • Assists Night Manager with maintenance work logs for next day arrival rooms. • Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork to provide Sands standards of guest services. • Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems. • Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate. • Performs check-in and check-out of hotel guests and owners. • Performs other duties as required and requested by management.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace to facilitate the communication process. • Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. • Must have prior front desk supervisory and/or concierge experience. • Must possess basic computational ability. (This list is not limited or exhaustive of all functions, duties and expectations of the position.) Salary start at $8.50 per hour
HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures maximum compliance and efficiency in the performance of Housekeeping staff in guest rooms and surrounding areas • Carries out the policies and procedures of Housekeeping Departments Standard Operating • Offers assistance to guests and owners, initiates corrective action on complaints of cleanliness and service to guest rooms • Assists in and conducts monthly Housekeeping Inventories as required • Conducts routine guest room and common area inspections. Provides inspections scores and retrains for success • Assists in and conducts staff scheduling and annual performance evaluations • Maintains inventory and stock controls • Ensure delivery of service excellence to all guests by monitoring staff performance and provides hands-on training and development • Evaluates and updates Executive Housekeeper on staff performance. Makes recommendations for appropriate action in the areas of disciplinary and commendation • Maintains quality controls and assurance • Assists in overseeing Laundry Department as required in service, quality, inventory, inspection, scheduling and overall performance REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma • Must have supervised a minimum of 15 employees • Most work tasks are performed indoors and outdoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis • Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis • Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks • Must have minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the Hotel/Resort and/or Hospitality
Industry • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (s) used in the workplace • Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process • Requires excellent communication and grammar skills, both orally and written to communicate well to guests and owners • Must possess basic math and computational ability • Must have basic computer skills in Hotel PMS, Word, Excel and Outlook • Must work weekends and holidays QUALIFICATION STANDARDS/ PREREQUISITES: Education • High school or equivalent education required. EXPERIENCE • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Housekeeping Supervisor. • Licenses or Certificates • Required Housekeeper Certification with American Hotel Lodging Institute Educational Courseline (AHLA) required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 7. Maintain resort cleanliness standards, ensure orderly and attractive conditions on guest floors, and mop closets, maid’s carts, and public/common and employee areas. 8. Monitors and maintains a sanitary, healthy and safe environment for owners, guests, employees, suppliers and vendors. 9. Effective and professional written and oral communication skills. 10. Ensures the effective dissemination and follow-up of all work assignments, tasks, coordination of interdepartment repairs/maintenance/restoration. 11. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace to facilitate the communication process. (This list is not limited or exhaustive of all functions, duties and expectations of the position.) Salary start at $7.00 per hour
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHINICAN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment: Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester. • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment. • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools.
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• Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with maintenance manager, such as machine repairer, maintenance and tool maker to diagnose malfunction. • Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices, using hand tools. • Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards. • May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. • Required to hold proof of electrician's license and certification. • Perform equipment repairs such as Circuit-Breaker Mechanic; Electrician, Rectifier Maintenance; Time Clock Repairer; Machine Shop; Electrician. • May be designated: Watch Electrician; Wirer, Maintenance. Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Maintenance Electricians call upon their written communication skills to document tests and repairs in each machine’s maintenance log. They call upon their verbal communication skills to coordinate with their coworkers and delegate tasks to other maintenance staff. Competency with Power Hand Tools: Using power hand tools is a big part of the repair process for Maintenance Electricians. They must be able to use drills, saws, solders and related tools safely and efficiently. • Must be able to work well with all members of the Engineering Department and all other members of the Hotel Staff. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. • Must promote a cordial and caring attitude toward all other department heads. • Highly motivated self-starter. • Experience in all phases of mechanical/electrical systems. • Appropriate technical schooling would be helpful. • Ability to communicate with hotel guests. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; • Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. EDUCATION • High school diploma or equivalent required. EXPERIENCE • Must have minimum of 3 years electrician and/or apprenticeship experience working on electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry and A/C repairs. Proven problem-solving skills LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES • Must have relevant electrician certifications, required licenses, and/or electrical permits. • Familiar with the local and US electrical codes.
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GROOMING • All employees must maintain a neat, clean and wellgroomed appearance per The Sands at Grace Bay employee handbook standards. Salary starts at $8.50 per hour
RESERVATIONS SALES AGENT RESPONSIBILITIES: • Handle incoming reservations, utilize up selling and value-added techniques • Process advance deposits • Process all electronic and faxed requests • Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy • Be able to prioritize and organize incoming and outgoing work flow • Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment • Follow directions thoroughly • Understand guest service and request needs • Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team • Work with minimal supervision • Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma • Must have experience in the Hotel/Resort and/or Hospitality Industry • Visual One/Opera experience is highly preferred • Must be able to type more than 40 words per minute • Strong Grammar, Reading and Writing Skills • Must have great Customer Service Skills and telephone etiquette • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. • Must possess basic computational ability (basic mathematics, word, excel, outlook) Salary start at $9.00 per hour LINE POSITIONS
HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT* HOUSEMAN* LABOURER* GROUNDSMEN* COMMON AREA ATTENDANT SECURITY OFFICER RESERVATIONS ADMINISTRATOR Positions marked by asterisks are currently held by work permit persons. For the above line staff positions, Caribbean resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude, must be willing to work holidays and weekends as standard in the hospitality industry. Salary will commensurate with experience.
Turks Island citizen’s only need to apply in person to Kitchandra McDonald, Assistant Human Resources Manager at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Labour Department, or e-mail: humanresource@thesandstc.com contact number 649-946-5199 ext. 30147. Resumes/CV’s must be in by May 11th, 2018.
LA VISTA AZUL RESORT AND CONDOMINIUM BUSINESS NAME: LVA MANAGEMENT LTD TELEPHONE NUMBER: 649-941-8118
LEROY VROK
GLASS SHACK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
HANDY MAN
Salary: $2,000.00 a month. Required Experience: 5 years work experience in maintenance, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, Requirements: Must be fluent in English (speaking and writing). Computer Literate
DOMESTIC WORKER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
Please deliver resume to: UNIT 6-8 LA VISTA AZUL RESORT 107 TURTLE COVE DRIVE PROVIDENCIALES
CONTACT: 345-3447
T&R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ROBERTS AGENCY
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ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING TO EMPLOY
MANGO REEF RESTAURANT ( 3)CHEFS (2) COOKS (2 ) WAITERS (2) LABOURERS ( 2) BUSSERS W/P RENEWAL EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO MANGOREEF@HOTMAIL.COM $6.50-$9.00 HOUR G-SPOT BAR Barmaids $6.50 per hour- Work permit holder Bar Waitress $6.50 per hourwork permit holder NYKI ENTERPRISES 1 Store Clerk $6.50 per hour 2 Hairdressers $6.50 per hour ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION Labourer $6.50 per hour- Work permit holder Belonger only apply
CONTACT: 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS 11955
JACK’S FOUNTAIN GRACE BAY
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ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING
CAICOS ADVENTURES
LABOURER $6.25 PER HOUR
SUSHINE NURSERY
3 LABOURERS $6.25 PER HOUR
3 GARDENERS $6.25 PER HOUR
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS $6.25 PER HOUR
2 LABOURERS $6.25 PER HOUR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONA CALL 241-2043 11961
LA BOTIJA SPORT S.R.L LTD
BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
RESTAURANT STAFF WANTED Salary range: $6.25 - $15.00 per hour • Cleaners • Dishwashers • Wait staff/ Bartenders • Kitchen Staff/Chefs • Managers Must be able to work shift work
Apply online at: jason@ blueonwater.com Belongers only need apply
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LABOURER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 4313207 OR 342-0758 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
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LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER A LIVE IN FULL TIME housekeeper is required to work in a family home. The successful candidate must possess the following qualities & experience: • Full of energy, reliable and trustworthy • Use their own initiative and be able multi-task • Experienced housekeeper with a high level of attention to detail. • Accustomed & willing to look after dogs • Be willing to work flexible hours including holidays, week-ends and evenings • Be willing to look after the household when owners are
absent • Possess excellent command of English • Must possess a clean TCI driver’s license • Must be a non-smoker SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • General housekeeping duties including laundry. • Running errands & grocery shopping • Cooking Salary dependent on experience between $1000-1500 a month NOTE THIS IS A LIVE-IN POSITION ONLY& DOG LOVERS ONLY PLEASE APPLY!
Applications must also apply in writing with resumes to: foluso@tciway.tc or P.O. Box 143, Providenciales. 11938
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QUINCY THOMAS BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
MAURETTE SAINT LOUIS THE BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
PASCAL REMY
BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
FIRM FOUNDATION
D&B AUTO LTD
DOWNTOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Is currently looking for a suitably qualified person to the role of
HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC
LABOURER
CASHIER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 341-4105 THIS POSITION IS
CONTACT: 342-0621
CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
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NAOMIE BEEN GRAND TURK
MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5-6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 649-242-1993
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SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT:
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
RODELINE PIERRE & JEAN AGENOR
PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION
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BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DOMESTIC WORKER
MAINTENANCE MAN
DOMESTIC WORKER
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LEEWARD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
PAINTER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 347-8726
CONTACT: 347-0006
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
11999
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RESPONSIBILITIES • Complete orders for delivery according to schedule, including assembling, packing, wrapping, loading and delivering • Receive and process new stock, unpack and safely store (unload containers, receive shipments, label, store) • Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits • Keep a clean and safe working environment by keeping shelves, work areas neat, clean & tidy • Organize warehouse to optimize space utilization and easy access
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SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 241-4072
11998
MAN POWER
JUSTO LANDSCAPING
SKILL MAN
PLUMBER PAINTER
SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 243-0591
CONTACT: 241-4976
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
MILLENNIUM CONSTRUCTION
GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
SALARY: $10 PER HOUR
12000
INDUSTRIAL PARK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
SALARY: $9.00 PER HOUR
11993
LONG BAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
GARDENERS CONTACT: 232-3037
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INSURANCE MANAGER Meridian Trust Company Limited specializes in the discrete management of capital, property and other assets for corporations, private individuals and their families with particular focus on asset protection and tax minimization strategies. We are seeking a qualified person to join our team as an Insurance Manager in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Complete inventory reports and report any discrepancies in inventory • Assist our craftsman, coworkers, partners as required with general labour tasks, such as lifting and loading, minor carpentry, and cleaning. • Communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers • Maintain and support quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
• Recognized Chartered Accountants professional designation with over 12 years post qualification experience and a record of progressive responsibility • Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies • Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, statutory regulations and a good understanding of offshore tax planning using insurance structures • Studying towards the TEP and CII qualifications • Must be willing and able to train Insurance graduate recently employed • At least 16 years experience managing staff • Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision • A high degree of proficiency in the use of MS Office products, Quickbooks, Mortgage Database Software, and strong understanding, use and maintenance of various computerized accounting packages, and IT network maintenance. The position commands a salary of $60,000 to $84,000 depending on experience. Position is currently filled by a work permit holder.
REQUIREMENTS • Proven working experience as a warehouse worker • Read, write, and speak English • Ability to perform minor carpentry tasks • Ability to assemble furniture • Good organizational and time management skills • Ability to lift heavy objects • Ability to climb stairs • High school education Salary: $8.00/hour.
Suitable candidates should send their CV with a covering letter to:
To apply, please email resume and references to:
sales@chaisebay.com, or deliver by hand to Chaise Bay in the Old FedEx Centre
CONTACT: 941-8438 EMAIL: DNBAUTOPARTS@TCIWAY.TC
GENERAL WORKER LABOURER
MERIDIAN TRUST COMPANY LIMITED
WAREHOUSE WORKER AND GENERAL LABOURER JOB BRIEF We are looking for a warehouse worker and general labourer to help with our warehouse operations and activities. Responsibilities include receiving new inventory, storing inventory, fulfilling orders, and making deliveries. The goal is to increase efficiency and organization within our warehouse and inventory.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience as a Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic • Troubleshooting & repairs to all buses and coasters • Troubleshooting & repairs to all electrical & computerized systems • Troubleshooting & repair of transmissions, manual and automatic • Basic salary is $18.00 per hour
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THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER MERIDIAN TRUST COMPANY LTD P.O. BOX 599, LEVEL 2, LE VELE PLAZA, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS TEL: 941-3082 OR EMAIL: BARBARA.VIRGIL@MERIDIANTRUST.TC
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The South Caicos girls’ team emerged victorious in the female competition.
Coach Katherine Stackel carries some of the youngsters through a drill.
Former Copenhagen High School coach conducts clinic in TCI
The North Caicos boys claimed the male title.
North and South Caicos win titles in TCIFA U9 tournament THE North Caicos Boys and the South Caicos Girls claimed over victory in last Saturday’s Interisland Football Festival. In the boys’ division, Provo Grey finished second,
while Grand Turk placed third. In the female division, Provo Yellow placed second, while Grand Turk finished third.
IN an effort to give our female footballers international exposure and experience the TCIFA recently opened its doors to former Copenhagen High School coach Katherine Stackel to conduct a clinic with several local female teams. The Girls’ U11, U13, U15 and the Women’s National Team programmes all benefited from the clinic, which was held in Provo last week. Stackel, who coached football in the Frontier League of Copenhagen High School for over 29 years, focused on the passing, shooting, possession and attacking games of the players. President Sonia Fulford in commenting on the Guest Coach Programme and the involvement of Coach Stackel said: “Football clinics range in scope and can differ based on the coach’s basic football strategy methods and training regime. We embrace this
particular form of diversity in football, as clinics of this nature provide our young female players the opportunity to build on their essential football skills all whilst learning an array of emerging football tactics. Involving Guest Coaches in our quest to continue the development of our programmes, furthermore, helps to motivate and inspire our young players to stay involved in the sport”. For her part, Coach Stackel was elated at the opportunity to work with the female players at the TCIFA. “What an honour for me to be welcomed as a guest coach by the TCIFA Women’s programme. The players were very receptive and enthusiastic throughout the week. My sincerest thanks to the TCIFA staff for making me feel so welcome and allowing me to share some of my training ideas. Good luck to all of the players and coaches. I hope to visit again soon,”
Liverpool to face Real Madrid in Champions League final LIVERPOOL reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2007, advancing 7-6 on aggregate despite losing a dramatic second leg to Roma. A journey that started on 15 August in Germany against Hoffenheim in the play-off round will end on 26 May when Jurgen
Klopp’s men face 12-time winners Real Madrid in Kiev. Liverpool conceded three times in the second half in Rome to lose for the first time in the competition this season but Klopp and his players celebrated wildly in front of 5,000 travelling fans after the final whistle
at the Stadio Olimpico. Virgil van Dijk sank to his knees and James Milner lay flat on his back in front of the travelling fans, who were kept in the ground long after the final whistle. A delighted Klopp came back out after conducting television interviews to applaud the Liverpool supporters
while the team posed for photographs with a banner in support of Sean Cox, the Liverpool supporter who was seriously injured after being attacked outside Anfield before the first leg. Leading 5-2 after a devastating first-leg performance at Anfield, Liverpool went further ahead when
Sadio Mane finished from Roberto Firmino’s clever pass. An own goal by Milner, after Dejan Lovren’s attempted clearance cannoned off his team-mate, levelled the scores on the night before Georginio Wijnaldum’s header made it 2-1, and 7-3 on aggregate.
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Flamingos ready to host BVI next Saturday THE TCI Flamingos are confident that they will defend their home turf when they host the British Virgin Islands next Saturday (May 12th) from 16:00h at the Meridian Field. According to the Americas Rugby rankings we are ranked 20th in the region, while the BVI are tied with nine other teams on 25th. Not only are the TCI ranked higher, but our last two 15s games were victories against the Dominican Republic (24-15) and the Bahamas (26-19) last May. The Bahamas are ranked 18th, while DR are ranked 36th.
Public Relations Officer of the TCIRFU Tom Greenfield told the Weekly News that the union expects a strong showing by the visitors, but are confident of a win. “Team BVI will be there in full force, and it’ll be a close match, but one that TCI are confident they’ll win.” CROWD SUPPORT Greenfield is hoping that TCI supporters turn out in their numbers to cheer on our side. He said that the game’s sponsors: Security and General and Turks Head Brewery
The Flamingos’ victory against the Bahamas in May 2017 was their first against a full member of World Rugby. They will look to channel that win in their game against the BVI.
will have a strong presence at the games with a number of items including Bambarra Rum on sale. The TCIRFU will also look to sing the TCI national song, rather than God Save the Queen, because
that is also BVI’s anthem. Greenfield said that at the moment they are trying to source a school choir to perform the task. Additionally, team captain (Simon Taylor) and vice captain
(Davidson) will be in the studio with Tag Talk about the game’s build up and squad, which is expected to be aired during the week on PTV and on TCIRFU’s Facebook page.
Centre back Ledson Jerome was voted as the player of the week after he nullified the free scoring of Brian Gregg.
GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES PROVO PREMIER LEAGUE:
Jaguars overtake Sharks as league leaders with 1-0 win THE Academy Jaguars have overtaken the SWA Sharks as league leaders in the Gilley’s Enterprises Provo Premier League. A second half Junior Paul goal separated the two sides last weekend in the latest fixture. The two teams had a tight tussle in the first period, and although the Jaguars had the majority of the possessions in the first half, they were unable to score past a resolute Sharks’ formation with Chris Bryan, Syed
Hassan and Jordan protecting the defence. In the second half the Sharks began to tire and the Jaguars gained a bit more control, one such possession resulted in Jaguars’ midfielder Paul converting. The Jaguars now have 10 points from four games with three wins and a draw, while the Sharks (with three wins and two losses from five games) and Cheshire Hall (three wins and a loss from four games) are tied on nine points each.
Track and Field enthusiast Gertrude Saunders-Forbes travelled to the relays to support Jamaica College athletes Colby Jennings (left) and Ken Reyes.
Reyes helps Jamaica College run school record at Penn’s Relays NATIONAL 800M record holder Ken Reyes helped his school, Jamaica College, clock a new record in the 4X800M en route to a third place finish last Saturday at the Penn’s Relays. The new time of 7:32.32 eclipses the previous 800M record of 7:37.
With the time, Jamaica College also earned a bronze medal at the games. Reyes who ran splits of 1:53 (first round) and 1:54.16 (final) said that he was happy with the medal. Prior to this year, the high school athlete competed in two previous Penn’s Relays. In 2016, his team
finished fourth, while in 2017 they finished sixth. Another national athlete, 400M record holder Colby Jennings, also competed in the relays. His 4X400M team finished fourth in the final, with Jennings clocking a 48.2s split in the opening lap.
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Blizzards bounce back to win PABA High School League THE MARANATHA Blizzards are the new Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) High School League champions. After losing Game 1 to former champions, the CHHS Eagles, the Blizzards were in survivor mode, but necessary adjustments by head coach Trevor Cooke ensured that they evened the series last Friday at the Graceway Sports Centre court before claiming an overall victory on Monday last. The eventual winners were able to break the frustrating full court press of the Eagles, while riding on the hot hands of Reginald Talbot, who shot his way to 20 points. Javanio Rigby added 10
points and three steals in the 4540 point win. Novardo Higgs (12 points and three rebounds) and Romeo Simons (10 points and eight rebounds) once again led the Eagles’ attack. The Eagles failed to replicate their game one performance in the final clash as turnovers, missed layups and missed free throws plagued them throughout the game. The former champions used their full court press and man-to-man defence which kept them close in the first half. Although they had size advantage, a lack of steam and a loss of composure saw them buckling to the speed of the Blizzards, who used transition points to build a sizable
The Maranatha Blizzards won the PABA High School League final 2-1.
lead of 21, halfway in the third period. Although the Eagles clawed their way back, victory never looked
possible in the closing minutes. In the end, Maranatha took the title with a 46-34 win. Jaden Louis had a game high 16
points to go with three rebounds and three steals, while Talbot added 10 points. Khamiko Talbot and Higgs led the Eagles with eight points each.
Registre and Gardiner maintain top cycling spots FRIEDISE Registre and youngster Ethan Gardiner maintained their top spots after victories in Category One and the Children’s division respectively last Sunday when the Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation held their second meet. The cyclists raced between Tropicana and Beaches roundabouts. In the most competitive position (Category One), Registre claimed victory after 10 laps (30 miles). He credits the win to his intense training regime. Sean Rodgers and Anthony Plunkett finished second and third behind Registre. In the Children’s category, (two laps, six miles), Gardiner claimed victory ahead of the competitive Sean Ewing and Clayton Thomas respectively. In Category Three Karo Missick won a close battle against Junior Campbell and Doug Camozzi. It was the first race for the trio this season. Although bragging rights
proved effective, the icing on the cake were the prizes: including trophies, cash and day passes to Beaches TCI. President Shanwell Gardiner expressed his excitement for the intensity the cyclists brought to the meet. He was also impressed with the number of spectators, which he said shows that the public is becoming more aware of the sport. Next on the agenda for federation is the National Heroes’ Day Classic on May 26. In a release the federation said they were grateful to “Coca Cola, TDMG, Let’s Get Personalized and Beaches TCI; the event participants, the management of Zanzi Bar for allowing us the use of their grounds, the public who came out to support the event, the Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police Force who kept us safe during the event. A special thank you also to all of our volunteers who assisted in making this event a success.”
Various winners of the event with their prizes.
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