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‘Connectivity was sub-optimal’ – Governor weighs in on telecoms provision post-hurricanes

BY DELANA ISLES THE PASSAGE of two major hurricanes has undoubtedly left the territory with many lessons learnt and improvements to be made to better prepare for future natural disasters.

Over the past several weeks one of the biggest challenges, aside from lack of electricity due to the destruction of key infrastructure, has been a lack of telephone and internet connectivity.

This is something with which many officials, personnel who were volunteering in the Turks and Caicos Islands such as the British military and others, and of course residents have expressed dissatisfaction.

The telephone companies, in the meantime, are mostly silent in the public domain about the major hurdles they have had to overcome and the issues they encountered that caused these connectivity issues.

This past week, Governor John Freeman, in an exclusive interview with the Weekly News, expressed concerns with the telecommunications issues experienced, and stated that the Government has been in contact with the two companies and is working

along with them.

“I think personally one of the biggest points we have learned, and one area which is so obvious and it is irresistible to remark upon, is connectivity,” he said.

“We are islands here, so the degree to which we are connected is vital to those communities in the family islands.”

He added: “I recall when I went to Grand Turk, which was a day or so after Irma… the first thing that everybody asked me when I got over there and when I got into a meeting was: ‘Is everybody alive, had anybody been hurt?’ because they were worried about their families in South Caicos or wherever it was, and they didn’t know.

“I was able to go and say, and this was actually the first piece of news, that nobody died in this hurricane.

“It’s that sense of ‘cut-off-ness’ which has continued in parts of these Islands, and even now Grand Turk does not have a fully restored connectivity in terms of internet and telephony.”

Dr Freeman said that from what he observed, that was the single biggest point of complaint and anxiety for residents.

“I think that the effect of the

hurricanes on the resilience of the connectivity has lessons for us, and we should learn the lessons that we need to enhance it.”

BETTER PREPARATION Asked if he believes the communications companies could have been better prepared, the Governor said that he really could not say, but he also offered some insights.

“I have a number of times personally enquired where we are from the telephony companies as well as the power companies, and I’ve had meetings with them; this is something that affects everyone.

“This isn’t a narrow government issue, it’s an Islands issue, an Islanders issue, and in so far as it is an Islands issue that is something that is of interest to me as Governor.

“Obviously, when you [telecommunications companies] have yourself spread across a series of islands, particularly when the capital is in one island, and a large concentration of the population is in another island like Providenciales, there are challenges between those

Governor Dr. John Freeman during an interview with the Weekly News team

two things.

“But you have to make the challenges work because that is where the capital is and the degree of connectivity is really important in terms of functions of government.

“If the treasury function isn’t working in Grand Turk and isn’t connected to Providenciales, then the ability to actually carry out payments, etcetera, is obviously impaired.

“So, connectivity is a big lesson learned. Could things have been done better? I really don’t know.

“I’m concerned for the people who were affected because it was so difficult for them to communicate,”

Dr Freeman remarked.

He added that the connectivity was indeed “sub-optimal”, and that it was not as good as it could have been.

“Whether that’s to blame the individual companies, whether it is about the resilience of the links in terms of the lines and all the rest of it that is another issue to be looked at.

“But the core point to be made is that it is a big lesson learned, and if the companies know it, we know it, we must work together to try and make that better in the future.”

He added that it is for the companies to answer these questions.

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BY OLIVIA ROSE A FORTY-eight-year-old labour officer has been formally charged with 13 counts of issuing forged documents, one count of corruption and one count of use of criminal property.

This comes on the heels of an investigation and subsequent arrest in March of two employees from the Employment Services Unit in the Immigration Department.

The nearly year-long investigation began in November 2016 after a number of allegations surfaced about forged Turks and Caicos Islands work permits being issued to residents of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Back in March, the Integrity

Commission and the police launched a joint crackdown and raided various locations seizing several files from the Ministry of Border Control and Employment as the alleged malpractice morphed into a rigorous effort to weed out corruption.

They discovered that after valid work permits expired, payments were made through an agency for renewal and instead of receiving renewed valid work permits, forged work permits were issued.

The money made from the illegal activities was allegedly pocketed by the suspects.

According to a recent police press release, only the 48-year-old labour officer from Providenciales was formally charged.

She appeared in court on Tuesday (October 31) and was not allowed to enter a plea. She was granted $10,000 bail.

At the time of the arrest, Minister of Border Control and Employment, Sean Astwood emphasised that the Government supports a corruption-free public service and any activity that leads to the accomplishment of this state of being.

He urged other employees to cooperate with the police while they conduct their investigation.

“I want to encourage the many honest and hard-working men and women under my ministry to continue to uphold the principles of integrity without fail and will cooperate fully with the RTCPF and Integrity Commission.”

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Opposition leader calls Gov’t naive for accepting Haiti’s hurricane aid

BY OLIVIA ROSE LEADER of the Opposition Washington Misick says accepting relief from Haiti is enabling the exodus of Haitians to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

In a strongly worded statement on Thursday (November 2), Misick made reference to a recent contribution by the Haitian government to the people of the TCI. On Monday (October 30) it donated 630 generators, 1,000 sheets of plywood, 4,500 tarps, 2,000 sheet rocks and 4,000 metal roof sheets to aid in the TCI’s recovery process.

Misick pointed out that the donation was made against the threat of the Government’s plans to eradicate illegal shanty towns where many Haitian immigrants reside.

According to the opposition leader, this is a brilliant tactic by the Haitian government to allow its people to reside in the TCI. Misick called the Government’s

Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick

plans to demolish shanty towns across the TCI and empty threat.

“This is being received against the threat of TCIG demolishing the shanties in which many Haitian immigrants reside; and an official remittance to Haiti of $3 million

Hurricane Irma ravaged the Turks and Caicos Islands

a month ($36 million annually), the physical remittances is also considerable.

“These sums will increase during the rebuilding stage of the TCI recovery from the recent hurricanes.

“There is something absurd when

the UK (the world's fifth largest economy) ranks the TCI too rich to be an aid recipient, and Haiti (with an economic ranking of 146 out of 157) decide to provide relief for the TCI with a GDP per capita of $26,000 compared with its own GDP per capita of $750.”

Misick pointed out that the TCI takes its UN human rights regulations seriously and would not jeopardise its status by acting without due diligence.

“Therefore, any policy to demolish these shanties must rightfully be made in the context of a country housing strategy which must provide for adequate housing for all who have a legal right to reside in the Islands.

“Second, given the dependence of the Haitian economy on receipts from its citizens abroad, it is in Haiti’s best interest to export as many of its people as other countries would accommodate, and therefore she has no interest in stemming the

exodus.

“As well, it is worth noting the not so subliminal reference by the consul, of TCI being a second home, inferring and reinforcing the mindset of the need to repatriate their earnings to their first home.

“The idea that within days of the worse Atlantic hurricane on record, Haitians would be fleeing their homeland to impacted countries reinforces the desperation of life at home.”

Misick stressed that by making this gift against its own abysmal housing crisis, Haiti is sending a message to those of its citizens who are illegally invading the TCI that it has made provision to accommodate them.

The opposition leader suggested that the Government use the contribution to assist with the construction of a multi-family shortterm accommodation facility, as part of a strategy to replace the shanties with strictly controlled adequate housing.

A former home lies in ruins in the British Virgin Islands

TCI to benefit from UK’s £13 billion relief fund

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE TURKS and Caicos Islands along with several British overseas territories will now be eligible to

receive official development aid.

Changes have been made to international rules which previously barred the territories from UK financial aid as they were deemed

too rich.

Amendments agreed in Paris by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

These changes will now enable the Turks and Caicos Islands to benefit from a £13 billion relief fund to aid in the territory’s recovery.

The OECD, the body that sets

the rules, recently agreed that aid could be used for short-term help for middle-income countries.

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Minister of Tourism Delroy Williams accepts the donation from Haitian consulate Adolphe Jacques

Palettes of supplies were sent to the TCI by the Haitian government

Haitian Gov’t donates relief items to TCI

BY DAISY HANDFIELD A LARGE number of generators and building supplies were the latest aid donations received by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government this week.

The Haitian government donated 630 generators, 1,000 sheets of plywood, 4,500 tarps, 2,000 sheet rocks and 4,000 metal roof sheets.

The donation arrived in Providenciales on October 30, direct from Port au Prince, Haiti.

Haitian consulate Adolphe Jacques commented on the donation, stating that the Haitian government was committed to providing assistance to neighbouring Caribbean countries.

“After the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria that caused a lot of damage to the TCI, in the spirit of solidarity and fraternity, the Haitian government on behalf of the people of Haiti decided to grant an aid relief consisting of building materials,” he said.

“It is a simple gesture of support

to our neighbour, the TCI, where so many of our compatriots reside and even consider this ‘beautiful by nature’ as their second home.”

Coordinator of the initiative Stan Wojewodzki said that his vision was to see Caribbean countries unite and help each other in their times of need.

He explained how the donation was made possible.

“I am currently an advisor to the Haitian presidency, but first and foremost, I am a resident of the Turks and Caicos and I have invested

Household furniture and appliances exempt under extended Customs Order THE CUSTOMS (Import Duty Exemption) Order includes goods such as household furniture and some kitchen appliances.

That order, which has been extended from October 31 to December 31, was signed on November 1 and has now come into force.

On Wednesday (November 1), Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson signed the Customs (Import Duty Exemption) (No. 2) Order.

Those who have suffered loss during the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria on the provision of proof of loss and damage, ownership and long established ties to the property and value of goods to be imported, will now be able to apply for an exemption from payment of duty.

The order contains a list of the items exempted such as sofa, love seat, accent chair, cocktail table, sofa table, end table, bed frame, bed headboard, bed footboard, dining room tables, dining room chairs, mattresses, box springs, dresser drawer and mirror, night stands, chest of drawers, televisions (one

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per importer/declarant), refrigerator, stove, microwave, and ceiling fans.

The public is no longer required to submit individual applications to the Minister of Finance.

All evidence to be supplied, must be supplied to the Collector of Customs.

Commenting on the extension was Premier Robinson: “I know that this is a welcomed initiative and as we continue to monitor our financial position, we will make decisions that we deem prudent and in the best

interest of our people.”

The initial six week order was extended just before its October 31 deadline, and was made after calls for more time were issued by residents.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson recently confirmed the extension to the Weekly News, stating that the Government had only initially instituted the waiver for six weeks as it needed to take into account what officials can do at the time and for how long.

She said that the review of the country’s financial position was done, and a decision was made and recorded in the Gazette to extend the date.

The customs processing fee (CPF) of 7.5 percent of all imports, which was waived along with the import duty, is being extended only up to November 10.

The customs processing code for the customs duty remains 494, same as before, and which when entered into the system will automatically calculate the customs duty at zero percent. (DELANA ISLES)

interest in seeing that the Turks and Caicos gets back on its feet immediately after the hurricanes.

“After both hurricanes, I contacted senior authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands to ask exactly what was needed in immediate relief aid.

“The Department of Disaster Management and Emergency Services submitted a list of essentials which I then submitted to the Haitian presidency and suggested that Haiti

show a gesture of good will and fraternity to the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

He added that time for relief was soon closing, so all that can be done should be done, at a Government level, for those communities that are most in need.

But at some point leaders need to sit down and think about what those 21 century policies are going to be, in terms of construction and interregional trade, he said.

Post cabinet meeting statement GOVERNOR John Freeman chaired the meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday (November 1) at the N J S Francis Building on Grand Turk.

All ministers were present except the deputy premier.

At this meeting Cabinet: -Received from the premier, as Minister of Finance, an up-dated revenue and expenditure budget forecast for the remainder of the fiscal year post hurricanes Irma and Maria including possible measures to address current and projected revenue shortfalls.

Cabinet requested that the Ministry of Finance submit a paper following consultation with relevant departments setting out specific recommendations for expenditure reductions and new revenue streams.

-Advised the governor to approve conditionally Planning Application PR 12887 by Sky Poultry Farm for outline development permission and change of zoning from Medium Density Residential

Class C to Agriculture Related Development over Parcel 60509/3 on Providenciales in accordance with the Physical Planning Ordinance 2014 for the development of a chicken farm.

-Approved the implementation of an order made by the Minister of Finance under Section 70 (1) (C) of the Customs Ordinance CAP 19.04 to waive import duties on furniture and appliances imported by individuals into TCI during the months of November and December 2017 to mitigate the effects of damage caused to household furnishings and appliances as a result of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

-Noted the recommendation of the Procurement Board to award contract TR17/24 for the installation of fencing at South Dock Port in Grand Turk in line with the Public Procurement Ordinance 2012.

Further information on these matters will be provided by ministers in due course.

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Raising prices in difficult times is an assault, says Governor

BY DELANA ISLES UNSCRUPULOUS business practices in the form of driving up prices in the aftermath of hurricanes is an assault, says Governor John Freeman.

In a one on one interview with the Weekly News on Tuesday (October 31), the governor spoke about the issue.

He said the purpose of the recent exemptions of customs duty and customs processing fee were to keep prices down.

“Not just to provide assistance to people, but to help re-motivate the economy, get everybody functioning

again in terms of repairs etcetera.

“Those concessions are given for a purpose and of course concession means revenue foregone...

“I think therefore that those who are providing services should ensure that where they are being given concessions that it is reflected in the prices and services they are given,” the Governor stated.

He added: “Leaving aside the concessions part, for companies and businesses that deliberately try to push the prices up in difficult times, I think that is an assault.”

Governor Freeman was adamant about not condoning such actions, and has stated to this publication

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Under previous OECD rules, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands that were hit by hurricane Irma last month were unable to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA).

All three territories had gross national incomes higher than the benchmark set for countries or territories to be eligible.

The OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) rejected a UK plan for small island states to be allowed to waive the rules in crisis.

But instead the 30 member countries backed a different plan to use official aid in temporary emergencies but on the crucial condition that no ODA is diverted from existing recipients in the process.

The DAC also agreed to establish a new mechanism for middle-income countries to be reinstated on to the list of ODA-eligible recipients if they suffer a long-term economic decline.

BACKLASH There was much controversy after it was revealed that Britain’s £13 billion aid budget could not be used to help repair the Islands.

Former Premier Rufus Ewing lashed out at the UK calling the government “hypocritical and convenient” for neglecting the needs of the Turks and Caicos Islands after the catastrophic impact of hurricane Irma.

He said the British government opportunely categorised the TCI as a “foreign” and “wealthy” nation to avoid aiding the territory in its recovery efforts.

“The Turks and Caicos Islands,

otherwise known as British overseas territories, yes British overseas territories of which the Queen is Head of State where her appointed Governor represents her interest, are now conveniently considered to be foreign.

“I cry shame on the British government with a department for international development that can find £25 million of aid to help Rohingya Muslims being driven from their homes by the military but cannot support its own.”

He said that during the declared state of emergency where the UK Governor was fully in charge, he brought in British troops without the consent of the people.

“Coming to our shores with guns and boots doesn’t bring our people relief they need, you need to instead come with some of the £13 billion in aid funds that have been earmarked for the British overseas territories.”

He urged the UK government to alter the OECD regulations or fund the relief effort out of its own pockets since he said the TCI is owed this and much more.

International Development Secretary Priti Patel described the changes to the regulation as a “real step forward”.

She said: “…we welcome the clear support from the head of the OECD for our efforts.”

Patel previously argued that the rules needed to be “relevant and up to date”.

“We believe that the international rules should take into account the vulnerabilities of small island states.

“These rules were first established over 40 years ago, the world has changed dramatically since then, and we will work constructively with international partners to ensure the rules remain relevant,” Patel said.

that he has assented to the Consumer Protection Legislation, passed in early October 2016, and that its assent has been posted in the Gazette.

It is now the responsibility of the Attorney General’s Chambers to bring the law into force.

The Weekly News, is hereby offering a correction to an article published in the October 28 November 3 issue, headlined ‘Washy fact checks the premier on consumer protection issue’ in which the leader of the opposition advised the premier to ask the governor to assent to the Consumer Protection Legislation.

In seeking to verify the party leader’s claim, this publication had approached the Governor’s Office for verification, which came in after the newspaper had gone to press.

The office clarified that Dr Freeman had assented to the ordinance and a notice was posted in the Gazette shortly after.

Further queries however revealed that once the legislation is assented to by the Governor it then goes back to the Attorney General’s Chambers whose office brings it into force, following which another notice is posted in the Gazette.

Efforts were made, and will continue to be made, to contact the Attorney General’s Chambers’ Legislative Drafting Division to ascertain what are the difficulties

Governor John Freeman

with the ordinance coming into force and thereby offering consumers of goods and services the protection they need and deserve.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has also condemned the unscrupulous business practices that many are complaining about, on many occasions calling on businesses not to price gouge.

Last week, as well as on other occasions, the premier suggested that consumers should boycott

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businesses that have prices that do not suit them.

She also firmly believes in the consumer price index, which is a means for the Government, through the Statistics Department to collect the prices of consumer goods sold in order to afford the Government to measure the changes in the general level of prices of consumer goods and services purchased by households.

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Governor Freeman recounts first time hurricane experience

BY DELANA ISLES GOVERNOR John Freeman told the Weekly News that his biggest challenge during his 12-month tenure as Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands has been the two major hurricanes from which the Islands is still recovering.

Dr Freeman previously served as British Ambassador to Argentina from June 2012 to October 2016 and had carried out various jobs in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as well as in multilateral diplomacy in the United Nations.

The Governor, who has been quite active around the territory welcoming and offering his diplomat services to incoming British and other countries’ personnel during the storms, recounted his experience to this publication and offered some insights on his tenure so far.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE SO FAR “I think it has got to be the hurricanes - not the politicians no, I am used to dealing with politicians,” he laughingly replied to our query.

“I never expected the hurricanes and I have not experienced it before,” he said.

Dr Freeman’s official residence in Grand Turk was severely damaged during the hurricanes, and luckily he had weathered the storms in Providenciales.

“The deputy governor and I decided that we should split ourselves between Grand Turk and Providenciales. It is the obvious thing to do and because that’s the way it has been in the past. It could have been the other way around.

“She was over there [Grand Turk], and as it happens it is a good thing I wasn’t there during the hurricane as my bedroom and all the other things fell off the house.

“I’m not sure what I expected apart from strong winds and water and all of that given what I have seen elsewhere.

“In fact, when the hurricanes were coming up here, like everybody else I was looking at the photographs from the TV of the effects Irma was having on its way here which was devastating in other territories as well, so to that extent I was used to the idea to what was coming.

“I’d also done some preparations, I mean I had been preparing myself against what has happened in the past and therefore I suppose like a lot of people here I expected there would have been more of what was forecast and water damage in the form of rain, sea surges both of which were forecast by the meteorologist and that was part of the preparation to take account of those possibilities.

“And in the past this territory has been severely water damaged; as it’s a very low-lying territory.”

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS On the issue of the territory’s preparedness for the hurricanes, the Governor noted that one of the things he learned from the hurricane was that preparing for it is a very difficult thing to do.

“You’re not entirely sure how much time it is going to be caused, you’re not entirely sure what force it’s going to be and the difference between a category one and a category five is very different.

“And this was an unprecedented hurricane in terms of its ferocity, in terms of its wind damage, particularly the speed of those winds.

“It went across all of the islands, as I understand it is the first time in living memory all of the islands in some way or another in TCI was impacted,” he reflected.

He observed that it is difficult to be fully prepared against something like that.

“There are preparations of many kinds, some are longer term, how well we on these Islands are in terms of building structures.

“Had the building code been applied, what do we learn from where it was applied as opposed to where it wasn’t applied, are the lessons there.

“And that’s not just about the three months before, that’s about the lessons of [hurricane] Ike.” He added that in terms of the preparation, there were several meetings held to discuss the approaching hurricane season from as early as January, which increased as the hurricane season drew closer and as it became clearer the scale of the likely impact.

“We therefore readied the shelters making sure that the right numbers of satellite and mobile phones were available and making sure that the clinics etcetera in the family islands are properly equipped and that the hospital is equipped, that is all part of the process.

“It was a very inclusive process.

“I’m sure there are lessons that we should learn, there are always lessons to be learned from any kind of disaster man made or natural.

“That is part of the process we are moving into now which is learning the lessons and seeing what adjustments can be made - both as government and as private sector.”

IMPROVEMENTS TO SYSTEMS Asked what, from his observations are some of the improvements that can be made, the Governor replied: “I have some acute listening to do because this process of considering what lessons are learned is a holistic one.

“We will be having an upcoming meeting very soon to pull together some of those lessons and see it from all the various angles.”

He added that far more

Governor Freeman engages young British army men and women during a visit to Grand Turk

Governor Freeman as he takes in a cool breeze as he, several other government officials and members of the local press head to tour the Royal Navy, HMS Ocean

importantly, in thinking about the lessons is implementing the correctives that come from those lessons.

“And I am particularly interested in looking at that and going forward how do we make ourselves more resilient.

“It’s both protection of people and resilience now and in the future.

Quizzed about his active role during and after the hurricanes, he stated that as governor it is his responsibility to play his part.

“I was genuinely interested to reach out, be seen, be listening, engaging with those who are doing so much.

“For example, the people who engaged in the clean-up, working with Government but also with external agencies that were coming in - the NGOs, the UK military, all of that… I think it is only right for the governor to be involved in those things.”

As for aid given to and which is still ongoing from the British government in the TCI’s recovery

efforts, Dr Freeman expressed his satisfaction.

“I was very pleased that the UK government decided to do so much.

“Actually, £57 million was set aside for relief and recovery from this hurricane for the UK overseas territories impacted and I think what I saw being done here by the UK military in terms of delivering aid from the Department of International Development, all of those things I think were demonstration of the fact that TCI and the other UK overseas territories are part of the wider UK family.

“And as families, when one of their members faces disaster or troubles what you do is try and come to their aid and help, and that I think is what the UK government did. I am pleased and proud they did so.”

He recalled that at one stage the maximum number of UK military personnel was some 1,000, with over 200 tonnes of aid being handled and distributed by the task force in TCI. “A huge amount of work was also done… the feedback that I got

in South Caicos, Grand Turk, here (Providenciales) was that people felt that a tremendous amount had been done and that the military had gone out and engaged.”

He stated that since the territory moved into stages of immediate relief and then recovery there has been a recovery advisory team in the TCI, deployed from the Department of International Development as well as from the British Foreign Office.

The advisory team was on island a few weeks ago with a group of experts on infrastructure and various dimensions who were here to listen, talk to people and government and are now reflecting on what other assistance and aid would make sense and would be welcomed by the local government, Governor Freeman said.

“That is a key point too, it is not being done to TCI, it is done with TCI and therefore with the government,” he stated.

Our exclusive interview with the Governor will be concluded in next week’s issue.

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Shabby illegal homes in Blue Hills

Gov’t grapples with challenging squatting issue

BY OLIVIA ROSE RELOCATING residents from substandard illegal developments is a challenge, according to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson.

On October 4 the Department of Planning announced that within 28 days all illegal substandard homes that could become flying debris during storms and cause further damage to other residences and buildings, will be demolished.

It strongly advised residents to cease any reconstruction or repairs of illegal development across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The department further stated that all illegal development will be demolished and the rubble removed to an authorised location.

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‘Expressions,’ Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson admitted that the demolition and relocation is complicated and must be addressed holistically.

“Now, I do foresee that we will have the challenges that we had post Ike where persons may not be living on property that they own, so we then see the need for housing that is built to standard,” she said.

The premier assured residents that the Government is working to put systems in place to facilitate a smooth relocation process.

She said: “We’ve already made the statement that anybody who wants to get into low cost homes or apartments, that there will be special concessions and we’ll complete that package to encourage persons.

“Because if we’re going to be moving legal residents from illegal

homes and buildings, and we need to force them into rental property, it must be available. It is a challenge for us.”

Planning laws “We will ensure that persons build to a higher standard and we’ve given notices already because it’s important,” the premier said.

She adamantly underscored that the Government intends to fully enforce planning laws.

“Planning has taken on the initiative of ensuring that persons build according to standards, those that are illegal they would have been given notices already and it’s important that we make sure that we don’t have even the level of devastation that we had, because of the substandard homes throughout

the communities.”

Cartwright Robinson recently credited the territory’s stringent building code for alleviating the level of destruction consistent with a category five storm.

She explained that following hurricane Ike, the territory modified its antiquated building code to change several building guidelines including the roofing structure.

“You would find that a lot of the Ike homes, not the EU homes but homes that received roofing after Ike, may have just received the level one or level two damages where there is a little tarpaper, shingles or tiles lost because of the tight cap.

“We cannot be complacent in allowing people to live in such dangerous conditions.”

She pointed out that the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management

Agency (CDEMA) recommended residents use standing seam material for roof construction.

“Those tools alone can strengthen and protect roofs so we would look at all of that because tarpaper and shingle is cheaper; not everyone can afford the wooden shingles or the standing seam and we need to put it within people’s reach as well.”

She continued: “We must pay attention to the issues brought to the forefront and ensure that all efforts are made to eradicate the conditions under which many choose to live or find themselves living.

“To aid in this, all laws of Turks and Caicos Islands will be fully enforced.”

The Government has committed to reviewing the current planning and building code and strictly enforcing it.

Confiscated fish may be sold to recoup seizure costs – Tourism minister comments on poacher incident FISH confiscated from the nine Dominican poachers who were recently arrested for fishing illegally in TCI waters will be sold to the general public to pay expenses.

Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs expressed these sentiments during a recent interview with a local television news station.

He said: “The products that were seized from their boats are in the DECR custody.

“There is a process under the Procurement Ordinance for the disposing of those products and we will have to, by law, follow that process.

Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs

“If there is any product that can be donated to the public, as we did with the large catch recently, we would be happy to do so, but clearly, we would like to sell it in the public domain

via sales to try and recuperate some of the costs associated with apprehending, holding and disposing of the product.

“So, we are moving as fast as we can, now that the trial is behind us to dispose of that product and I certainly hope that we will be able to do so, not much later than by the end of this week.”

The poachers were captured and charged for fishing illegally within the Fisheries Limits of the Turks and Caicos Islands on October 6.

The fish on board the 45 foot vessel named MV Yaniret were confiscated.

Junior Orlando Nunez Quinones, Randy Pascual Nunez, Domingo Almonte Matos, Hilario Martinez Polanco, Yael Williams Hidalgo, Aquilino Reyes, Leandro Manuel Almonte Rivera, Deivi Manuel Barilotti Francisco and Jose Luis

The confiscated fish

Eusebio were arrested and charged for two marine offences.

After a court appearance on October 17, the poachers were sentenced to three months at Her Majesty Prison in Grand Turk.

The nine men were found guilty of taking marine products without a licence and using an unlicensed boat

for commercial fishing.

They have each been sentenced to three months imprisonment for each charge. The charges will run concurrently.

An order was made by the court for the vessel and its contents to be forfeited to the Government, and to be disposed of it as they please.

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The life of Charles Hubert James

BY HOPE JAMES-HAMILTON AND CARLTON MILLS CHARLES Hubert James was born in Bottle Creek, North Caicos, on July 4, 1916, to parents Nathaniel and Isabella James.

He grew up in the area that is called Richmond. His parents were hard-working, strong disciplinarians, loving and caring.

Hubert came from a humble beginning. He knew what it was to go without shoes as he walked the dusty roads of Bottle Creek.

Richmond was a farming area.

As such, he developed a touch for plants. He took pride in keeping his kitchen garden where he grew his products for consumption.

EDUCATIONAL CAREER Hubert attended the Bottle Creek All Age School (now Adelaide Omeler Primary School). He was tutored by Ms Albertha Seymour a lady who was very influential in his life.

Ms Seymour actually was the one who encouraged him to go into teaching. She detected that he had exceptional qualities which should not be left to chance and therefore saw the need for him to pursue this calling further.

In order to pursue this dream, she recommended that he attend the Grand Turk High School (now Helena J Robinson High School) where Mr C E Crawford was principal.

This was a challenge for Hubert.

Being a poor boy from North Caicos, going to high school in Grand Turk was not only a privilege, but very few parents from the Caicos Islands had the financial resources to sustain their children in Grand Turk.

Hubert also had to follow in the footsteps of the late Raymond Gardiner who was also from Bottle Creek and who had recently completed his high school education in Grand Turk. Raymond had performed most outstandingly. A lot was therefore expected from him.

This was not the only challenge that he had to face. Shortly after attending high school, it was discovered that he had problems deciphering information from the chalk board.

As a result, he only spent one year in high school as his sight began to deteriorate. He was eventually sent to Nassau, Bahamas to seek further treatment where he was fitted with glasses.

This was the solution to his problem.

TEACHING CAREER Hubert credits Ms Seymour the head teacher at Adelaide Oemler Primary School and Mr Crawford

the principal of the Grand Turk High School for influencing him to pursue teaching.

As a result, following his return from Nassau, he took up the post of assistant teacher at the Adelaide Oemler Primary School.

In July 1944, on the recommendation of Ms Seymour, he was appointed as head teacher at the Blue Hills School (the only school at the time on Providenciales).

This new position also brought a new set of challenges for him.

Some of these challenges included overcrowding, delinquency, truancy and under-staffing.

He believed that if he was to run an effective and efficient organisation, these challenges needed immediate attention.

He was very outspoken about them to the extent that he was labelled as being ‘a thorn in the flesh of the authorities’. This did not discourage or deter him.

He could be seen walking the beach and going through the communities of Providenciales looking for his students when they did not attend school. This inspired him to develop a good rapport with parents.

With such initiatives he saw several of these challenges improving. His concern was the welfare of his students.

The year 1945 was a turning point in his career. He was appointed as head teacher at the Kew Primary School, a position in which he was reluctant to accept.

He felt that the announcement was too abrupt hence he resisted going for several months. What further impacted his move was the onslaught of the 1945 hurricane which claimed the lives of 45 men at sea in Providenciales.

This hurricane reaped havoc in Providenciales not only killing people but destroying homes and many of the fishing boats hence having an impact on the economic life of the island.

The Government continued to insist that he be transferred to Kew. This transfer eventually took place in July 1947, two years following the initial appointment.

The Kew Primary School served the communities of Kew, Whitby and Sandy Point. Based on his experience of involving parents and the community in Providenciales, he was quick to foster the same kind of relationships.

He gained the respect and trust of members of the community in these settlements.

THE SPIRIT OF THE MAN Hubert was not only a teacher in the various communities in which he served, he can also be described as a community activist.

Following the hurricane in 1945, rather than immediately moving to North Caicos, he spent a considerable amount of time helping the people of Providenciales to rebuild their lives.

Even though he was head teacher with responsibility for the school, he severed multiple roles such as Justice of the Peace and chairman of the District Board.

As chairman of the board, he was the key link between the Government of the day and the community.

He and his members were responsible for determining the needs of the community and therefore representing these needs to the Government on behalf of the community.

Following the hurricane, he was also responsible for leading the relief effort.

His challenges did not end in Providenciales. In 1960, while still in Kew, disaster struck once again.

Hurricane Donna struck the island levelling homes and dumping inches of rain resulting in severe flooding.

Mr James recovery skills which he acquired in Providenciales were once again called into action.

He was so concerned about the welfare of his people that he overworked himself resulting in him

falling ill and having to take a three months break from work.

Despite his health challenges, when Governor Kenneth Blackbourne of Jamaica with responsibility for the Turks and Caicos Islands came to visit, it did not prevent him from writing a song called ‘Hurricane Donna’ and training the children to sing it during the visit of the Governor. This song was enlightening and well received.

REFLECTIONS In July 1969, after serving some 25 years at the Kew Primary School and a total of 37 years of his life in education, Hubert decided to retire.

Despite retiring, he continued teaching children privately, writing wills for people, settling disputes between family members, assisting persons with the administration of their properties and sitting on various boards.

In 1972, he was one of the leading voices along with Ms Omeler, and Ms Jessie Campbell (two former head teachers in North Caicos, now deceased), agitating for a high school on North Caicos.

They knew what children from North Caicos who attended the high school on Grand Turk experienced.

They felt that it was time for North Caicos to have their own high school where their children could be close to their parents while receiving

their education.

The trio went about garnering signatures from the community.

Their efforts were not in vain.

One year later, in September 1973, the North Caicos Junior High School opened its doors to 99 students and three teachers, with his daughter Hope James-Hamilton as the first principal.

The school was later named after his predecessor in high school, Raymond Gardiner. It became a fully-fledged high school a few years later.

Mr James was a loving, caring and kind man. He was devoted and passionate about education.

As a head master, he had the distinct honour of meeting several administrators and commissioners of the Islands. He also served as Returning Officer in three general elections. He was also a Justice of the Peace.

Mr James composed a number of songs for the children in Kew. Some of these include: ‘Welcome to Kew,’ ‘He thinks of me,’ ‘Sweetly sings the donkey,’ ‘Buy the Conch News’ and ‘The pelican’.

Because of his stellar service, he was appointed to various government boards in the Islands.

He was appointed as a Justice of the Peace in 1956 and reappointed in 1970.

In July 1966, he was awarded The Queen’s Badge of Honour which was personally bestowed on him by Her Majesty during her visit to the Islands.

In 1974, he was awarded The Member of the British Empire (MBE), in 1983 Notary Public, in 1984 The Kew Primary School was renamed in his honour Charles Hubert James Primary School.

In June, 1997, he received an accolade from the Providenciales Native Men’s Fellowship for his outstanding work.

Mr James can be described as a patriot. He dedicated his life to the education system of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

He was not afraid to speak his mind as he represented the interests of those who were voiceless.

He was a true example of a man who cared about the welfare of his students who he served with dignity and pride.

Mr James’ life is a true tribute in one of the lines of the National Song ‘Our allegiance Turks and Caicos we pledge and we affirm’.

He certainly pledged his allegiance to making the Turks and Caicos Islands a better place.

Unfortunately, he departed this life on August 18, 1997, at the age of 81 years.

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Where has the CCRIF money gone?

BY JAMELL ROBINSON #keepingthemhonest

Why farm fish in the TCI?

Dear Editor, Experts are warning that global fish stocks are being depleted at “alarming” levels due to overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction and global warming.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, which keeps global catch statistics, recently published data in the journal Science which grimly predicted that if fishing rates continue at the current pace, all the world’s fisheries will have collapsed by the year 2048 (32 years from today).

New analysis shows populations of tropical species are plummeting and humanity’s demands on natural resources are sky-rocketing to 50 percent more than the Earth can sustain.

The global fishing fleet is two to three times larger than what the oceans can sustainably support.

At present, around 85 percent of global fish stocks are over-exploited, depleted, or fully exploited and as many as 40 percent of the world’s fishing grounds are now in waters

deeper than 200 metres.

In other words, people are taking far more fish out of the ocean than can be replaced by those that are remaining.

Last year, global fish consumption hit a record high of 17 kilograms (37 pounds) per person per year, even though global fish stocks have continued to decline.

On average, people eat four times as much fish now as they did in 1950.

An estimated 1 billion people depend on fish as their main source of animal protein and demand will only rise as the world population soars, and the population is soaring.

The global population is growing at a breath-taking pace. In 1950 the world had a total of 2.5 billion people, a figure that had burgeoned to seven billion by 2012.

According to United Nations estimates, this number could exceed the nine billion mark by mid-century.

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FOLLOWING the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria back in September, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) received a $14.8 million and a $443,000 pay out respectively, totalling $15.2 million from the Caribbean Catastrophic Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF).

These disbursements are usually paid within two weeks following any catastrophic incident, and given that nearly two months has passed, the question bears asking: Where has the CCRIF money gone?

The first clue was given when the premier stated during her recent ‘Expressions’ appearance that the money had been deposited to TCIG’s Consolidated Fund.

Having the money deposited into that account causes several issues for the monies to be utilised for repair of critical government infrastructure and other recovery related expenditures.

Any money deposited in the Consolidated Fund cannot be earmarked for any specific purpose such as a roofing repair programme, debris removal, infrastructural repairs etc.

The Consolidated Fund is set up in a first come first serve manner; essentially whatever expenses are due first will be paid from those funds.

In the absence of a recovery plan, it is safe to say that that money is all but gone by now. I would note here that TCIG spends on average $7.4 million a month on emoluments,

wages, and allowances; $3.7 million a month on hospital contracts and treatment abroad programme and $1.9 million a month on operating and maintenance expenses.

This grave blunder can prove costly for recovery efforts as TCIG should have used the Development Fund which is specifically set up to receive money for specific projects and programmes as outlined in both the Disaster Management and the Public Finance Management Ordinances.

This is important, because given the pre-storm revenue and expenditure projections, TCIG could have continued to meet its obligations even in a low revenue uptake environment.

Based on the budget, the average monthly expenditure and revenue are $19 million and $22.8 million respectively.

The TCIG at the last fiscal update reported upwards of $20 million in working surplus.

It is required by the Public Finance Management Ordinance to have contingency funds which can be accessed by the Minister of Finance for urgent and unforeseen expenditure ie. in the aftermath of a storm.

Note here that the TCIG could not have taken that great a hit in revenue, as September and October are considered slow months during the tourism season - as most hotels are closed annually for renovations at any rate.

Also, at TCIG’s disposal is the reprogramming of the capital works programme which restricts you from issuing tender notices until moneys are in the bank for the specific

project.

For instance, just think about this - do we really need an $850,000 promenade in North Caicos which largely benefits one MP and his immediate family members, rather than using it to repair schools in North and Middle Caicos?

The icing on this cake is not only does our premier have to go to the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting with hat in hand to beg for UK funding for a recovery programme, but we have moved so slowly that the Haitian government has come to our aid with a donation of supplies comprising 630 generators, 1,000 sheets of plywood, 4,500 tarps, 2,000 sheet rock and 4,000 metal roof sheets.

Think about that for a minute.

The poorest country in the western hemisphere has spent more money to help us rebuild than our very own Government! An absolute crying shame!

This Government needs to be transparent, come clean and let us know how they used the CCRIF money which could have bought us 30 times the amount of supplies than what we accepted from the Haitian government.

We the public have a right to know. Unfortunately, we find the premier grinning in front of a camera and trying to bluff us.

This poor management of funds and cavalier attitude most certainly cannot be tolerated any further, particularly when a large segment of our people are still hurting from the ravages of the two recent hurricanes!

COMMENTARY

Blueberry Hill

FATS Domino is dead. Rock and roll inventor Fats Domino has gone to God, passing away at 89 years of age in his daughter’s home in New Orleans, USA. Domino was born in New Orleans, the jazz capital of the world, in 1928.

Yes, Fats had Haitian roots and unwittingly fought ‘the solid’ Jim Crow south of the states.

The solid racially divided south was the strong hold of the USA Democratic political party run by the likes of Governor George Wallace (D), Alabama, Governor Lester Maddock (D), Georgia and Senator Robert Byrd (D), West Virginia, a chieftain of the KKK. Fats Domino used his musical roots to overwhelm first the rhythm and blues

BY DAVID TAPFER

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

charts of the 1950s.

He then sold more pop records than Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and yes even Elvis Presley in the early to mid-1950s.

Domino’s rock recording of country song Blueberry Hill was his number one hit.

The Domino band featured Fats at the piano, three saxophones, trumpet, bass and drummer. Set to a boogie woogie beat it appealed to the youth of the day which

included yours truly.

The special piano bass fingering called ‘boogie woogie’ was created by pianist Pete Johnson, Albert Ammonds and others.

It kept Fat’s left hand busy and provided the rhythm that helped the youth of my day move from the gymnastic jitterbug dances of 1940s swing music to the rock and roll of the 1950s.

Interesting is that the Domino’s

chart busters appealed to white and black youths putting both on the dance floor together.

The Reverend Martin Luther King spoke of Fats Domino’s contribution to the beginning of the breakdown of racial barriers his music started.

Domino just pounded out the hits and in his peak years drove 30,000 miles a year making appearances. In one year the Domino band made 325 appearances.

We identified with this music and my good high school friend Chuck was an expert on the boogie woogie piano left hand long before the electronic key board was invented.

Our band, which we started in high school, had two saxophones, Chuck at the piano, a big bass and pink mother of pearl drum set.

I had a solid body white mother

of pearl guitar with classic Fender amp.

Our pink sport coats, white on white shirts, black bow ties and zoot suit black peg trousers set the stage for the jam sessions we put on in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

As our life moved forward our musical interests not only included rock, but also popular, folk, country, Hawaiian and all types of music.

Our music students in Middle Caicos enjoyed a cross section of musical sounds. We hope all our music students keep this legacy alive.

We encourage all of you to use your computers to sample Fats Domino’s music. What seemed like my youthful breakthrough can be rediscovered. Enjoy it my children!

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Chamber of Commerce hosts business recovery expo

BY DAISY HANDFIELD A BUSINESS recovery exhibition was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce over the weekend, where various businesses participated, showcasing their ability to recover after a major disaster.

The initiative was held at Digicel’s main office on Leeward Highway in Providenciales on Saturday (October 28).

Chamber of Commerce president Kyle Smith spoke on the initiative, stating that he was elated to see so many businesses supporting the

event.

“The vendors are out here and we just completed the opening ceremony where we had presentations from the HE Governor, myself, as well as my vice-president and other members of the Government.

“People are really excited to be out here supporting the local businesses that are here…,” he said.

The event was geared towards providing information to business owners on how to adjust after devastation.

Dr Bernard Young, presenter from Genesis Leadership Institute, said that attendees

Large and small businesses participated in the Chamber of Commerce’s business recovery expo

discussed ideas on how to restore and build an even better Turks and Caicos Islands.

He said: “We are specifically examining from a story of where destruction, mayhem and total obliteration of a people happened and how

leadership arose to revive, to build and restore that which was lost.

“We are going to parallel some of the nuggets from that story and look at our most recent situation with hurricane Irma and the devastation created and see if we can cherry pick how to restore ourselves back to a position of resolve to build, and a position to reassess and to put back

what we have lost and to in fact, make it even better.”

Dylan Czarnecki, owner and manager of Grace Bay Paint and Supply, stated that his businesses is new to the TCI, so it was a good venue for him to come out and learn skills to take proactive steps with his business.

He said: “We have seen a lot of people come through with a lot of questions; there

have been some good speakers and a lot of presenters.

“It is good to see people back and active and really supportive community from the businesses and everyone else.”

Other businesses including TC Crystal Water and Digicel along with a number of other small organisations such as the Young Corporate Alliance were also in attendance.

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Breathe new life into the workplace Dear Editor, One key element towards the recovery of your business is called PEOPLE. People are the ultimate resource to any organisation. In fact, several lines of research indicate that, globally, the best companies have long recognised that employee

wellbeing is a significant element in a productive and joyful workplace.

As we embark on this recovery process, it is extremely important for businesses to assess the mental condition of their employees.

Why? Because a growing body of evidence indicates that, there is a reciprocal impact of life on work and

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is a widespread, affordable and healthy source of valuable protein.

There is no question, therefore, that the global demand for fish will intensify in the future. When we consider that the amount of wild-captured fish has not increased in recent years, only one alternative remains; fish farming, or aquaculture, must fill the gap.

Fish farming has become the fastest growing food production industry in the world and that could mean jobs for the TCI. Already, more than half of the fish we eat comes from farms - in China, it’s as high as 80 percent.

While farming fish and other marine species offers an alternative to overfishing wild populations, aquaculture will need to triple or quadruple output by the year 2025 in order to meet the anticipated rise in demand for seafood and that could mean jobs for the TCI. No other food industry has shown such growth as aquaculture in recent decades and that translates to employment.

Between 1970 and 2008, annual production worldwide increased by an average of 8.4 percent; much more than poultry farming and egg production, which have the second highest growth rates after aquaculture.

In 2016 the TCI’s biggest neighbour, America, consumed over five billion pounds of seafood, or approximately 15.8

pounds of fish and shellfish per person (both wild-caught and farmed), according to the latest data collected by NOAA. The US continues to be ranked the third largest consumer of fish and shellfish behind China and Japan.

Over 90 percent of the seafood consumed in the United States of America in 2016 was imported from abroad, primarily from China, India and Vietnam.

America’s aquaculture industry currently supports only five percent of the US seafood demand, producing primarily oysters, clams, mussels, and some finfish, including salmon.

The world’s third largest consumer of seafood, the USA, is only 575 miles from the clear, clean, pristine waters of the TCI where every week more than 100 jumbo jets depart for major cities in the United States, Canada and the UK with nearly empty cargo holds because the TCI exports almost nothing.

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI), is a measure of economywide inflation in America.

The current fish and seafood price level is up from one year ago and is expected to continue rising in 2017 and beyond.

Why farm fish? Food security for the TCI, living-wage jobs and financial diversification of the economy.

Richard Berke

work on life.

For example, personality, family issues, and events, such as natural disasters (Irma and Maria) affect work behaviour.

Conversely, workplace condition effects mood, relationships, and health.

Sigmund Freud theorised the defence mechanism. He found that, as human beings, it is in our nature to defend ourselves, and so whenever we face situations where our physical or psychological integrity is threatened to a point we cannot protect ourselves, we are traumatised.

One key component of this welltested body of knowledge is called ‘displacement’. It depicts the idea of shifting the aggressive impulses toward a more acceptable or weaker object or person.

For example, in the workplace, the boss yells at the employee.

Subsequently, he kicks his child or his dog when he gets home.

The same reality is true for a man who was denied access to his comfort bed at night.

Subsequently, he tends to deny access to customers from services they deserve or refuse to collaborate with immediate co-workers in the workplace.

Freud said: “Anxiety is the price we pay for civilization.” Friends, after the passage of such devastating hurricanes that caused so many damages in assets, it is hypothesised that several cases of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be surveyed in the TCI. Your employees are not different.

Be mindful that you may experience depression, stress, and anxiety in both employees and customers alike at the workplace.

Therefore, it is strongly advised that the business community implements ‘psycho-support programme’ in the workplace.

Don’t be afraid to invest in your employees’ well-being, because it will be rewarded with four-fold advantages.

World Mental Health Federation held an expo this year in the Bahamas under the theme, ‘Mental health in the workplace.’

Dr Thompson famously said to the gathering, “A $1 investment in the treatment of depression or anxiety leads to a return of $4 in better health and the ability to work.”

Now that you know the importance of your employees’ mental health, let me tell you about another key element that maintains the operation

of your business.

Motivation is one of the most crucial elements of an organisation that maintains its operation. This element drives people to get the work done in the best possible way.

Motivation is given a high consideration because it influences every fragment of the organisation.

No organisation can function without people. It cannot be successful without the contributions of the employees working collectively toward the same goal.

However, motivating people can be one of the most problematic tasks for every administration.

First of all, every worker in the company is a distinct individual.

Secondly, like any person, each employer has his or her own needs and beliefs.

Therefore, managers have a crucial role in intensifying ways to set a proper environment for everyone to feel comfortable to exercise their duty.

One of the prime queries, which is constantly being posed by the majority of the managers is, how to motivate a worker in order to be productive in the workplace and to establish a safe environment within an organisation?

Dr John Maxell answers the question in his five - levels of leadership model. He maintains, “There was a time when people used the term leadership and management interchangeably.

“But now, most people recognise that there is a significant difference between the two.

“Management is at its best when things stay the same. Leadership deals with people and their dynamics, which are continually changing.”

The challenge of leadership is to create change and facilitate growth.

That’s why, if your business is to

recover, you need to shift from being managers to dynamic leaders.

Employers, in this crucial time in the history of business in our country, you must be mindful that to have a healthy and thriving business; there must be healthy symbiotic relationships in the context of CEOS. I am not referring to the chief executive officers; I am talking about the customers, the employees, the owners and the suppliers.

This depicts the ideas that if you don’t meet the needs of your customers, someone else will.

The same principle is true with employees, if their needs are not met, there will be depression, anxiety, low morale, low trust, and low commitment, resulting in low productivity.

Let me take this a step further. The stockholders have a genuine need to get a fair return on their investment, and so, if the needs are not met, then, the organisation is in serious trouble.

Equally, the same relationships principle is valid for vendors or suppliers whether it be parts, services, or funding to operate the organisation, if their needs are not met, there will be a complete shutdown of the business.

Let me conclude to say this; effective leaders understand this simple principle. People are the ultimate resource to any organisation.

Ladies and gentlemen, friends, your business can and will survive.

Thank you, Rev Alces Dor, Industrial/organisational psychologist If you need assistance or wish to comment on this article, please, do not hesitate to contact me.

By email at alcesdor@yahoo.com or by phone at 242-4551.

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UN advises Caribbean nations to adopt disaster risk management

BY OLIVIA ROSE INTEGRATING disaster risk management into development policies will minimise damage and loss incurred from natural disasters.

This is according to a timely publication released by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), following on the heels of hurricanes Irma and Maria, which devastated several Caribbean islands during the last few months.

Against this backdrop the publication is urging countries to adopt the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and manage the causal factors of disasters.

The publication is particularly apt for the Turks and Caicos Islands since the territory recently suffered some 79.6 percent damage to its housing stock and critical infrastructure during the passage of hurricane Irma.

ECLAC further underscored the importance of countries incorporating these practices to mitigate exposure to hazards while lessening the vulnerability of people and property when disaster strikes.

These disaster risk management strategies will also ensure there is wise management of land and the environment, and improve preparedness for adverse events.

According to ECLAC, disasters have more significant effects and impacts in developing countries than in developed countries.

TCI suffered 79.6 percent damage to its housing stock and critical infrastructure during the passage of hurricane Irma

On average, the cost of a disaster in low-income countries is equivalent to one percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while in high-income countries it is reduced to 0.25 percent.

Consequently following a disaster, Caribbean countries face a potentially greater setback in the economic and social improvements achieved in recent years.

ECLAC’s policy brief outlines several indicators that can be used

to assess the integration of a Disaster Risk Management strategy in the development policies and strategies of the countries of the region.

Building on ECLAC’s extensive experience in the area of damage and loss assessment, accrued over the years by virtue of its continued support to countries in Latin America and Caribbean, the publication used information elicited from five member states of the Caribbean Development and

Cooperation Committee (CDCC), namely the Bahamas, Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson recently disclosed that a team from UN ECLAC recently visited the Turks and Caicos Islands and is expected to return this week to present the territory’s economic damage and loss assessment following the two major hurricanes.

TCI team attends first inter-territorial conference on child safeguarding A TEAM of four from the TCI recently jetted to the UK recently to attend the very first Inter-Territorial Conference for British Overseas Territories on Co-Operation in Child Safeguarding.

The group included Deputy Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Bridgette Newman, Deputy Director of Social Development, Ashley Adams, child safeguard lead for the police, Assistant Superintendent Irene Butterfield, and child safeguarding adviser Samantha Dunn The conference was held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from October 16 to 17 and saw participation from key stakeholders across a number of territories.

In November 2016, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by governments of the British overseas territories and the government of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to facilitate the joint sharing of information for the purpose of more effective safeguarding of children.

The vision was birthed by the Government of the Falkland Islands.

A steering committee was subsequently formed and the MoU was put into practice through four projects that were each led by a

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territory.

The conference facilitated the presentation and focused discussion of the projects, and discussion of detailed measures to change the way the OTs work together in sharing information when children in need and risky adults cross each other’s borders.

Attendees also discussed when people are recruited to roles working with children and when courts need to address the differences between

legislative provisions for children when alternative care is provided for those in need and at risk.

Additionally, the conference sought to forge and further consolidate links with UK safeguarding agencies, take advantage of London’s location to hear speakers in relevant disciplines, afford the opportunity for discussion and shared problem-solving in a highly complex and sensitive area of policy in challenging OT contexts

and consider presentation of progress to Joint Ministerial Council/set future priorities under the MoU and Roadmap into 2018.

The conference began with an opening address by Peter Judge, former Attorney General for the Falkland Islands and the lead drafter of the MoU and Roadmap.

Delegates then engaged in an intense two days of presentations and discussion of the tabled projects, all of which gave participants an

opportunity to share the progress of individual territories and learn from each other.

Participants from the TCI were particularly pleased to hear of the progress being made in the area of child safeguarding.

They are currently in the process of developing a National Action Plan and Working Together in Turks and Caicos Protocol, which is due to signed by the end of the month.

The report of progress made by territories so far will form a part of the agenda for the next Joint Ministerial Council meeting to be held in the United Kingdom in November of this year.

It will be attended by the Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication, Vaden Delroy Williams.

While in the United Kingdom, the team visited a Secure Care Centre in Manchester where young males between the ages of 10 and 17 are placed by the courts for rehabilitation.

They also visited a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub which aims to improve the quality of safeguarding decisions by improving access to information about children, young people and their families.

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Durham is TCIG’s new senior quantity surveyor

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE GOVERNMENT has appointed Dominique Durham as the new senior quantity surveyor within the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning.

According to a release from the Government, Durham in his new post will be responsible for preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities and cost estimates and will undertake feasibility studies and cost analysis for repair and maintenance project works.

He will perform risk, value management and cost control management in response to commercial risks and will serve as a member of the TCIG Project Management Team.

Commenting on this appointment Anya Williams, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, said: “It is with great pleasure that I take the opportunity to officially welcome Mr Dominique Durham to the Turks and Caicos Islands civil service.

“When this post became available having at the same time read of Mr Durham’s successful RICS accreditation and other accomplishments, I immediately contacted him and told him that it was time for him to return home!

“He was in Malta at the time working on a multi-million dollar project that far outweighs many of the projects here in the TCI, but I am pleased that his love and devotion to country steered him in the right direction and was a factor in his decision to return to the Turks and Caicos Islands and to join the civil

Dominique Durham

service.

“As the senior quantity surveyor within the Ministry of Infrastructure, Mr Durham will be an invaluable member of our Project Management Team and has already proven to be so as he took up employment on September 4, 2017, just a few days ahead of hurricane Irma and has been heavily engaged since then in carrying out damage assessments and costing for our Government estate.

“We are pleased to have him as a member of our team and look forward to great results from him.”

Durham is a former student of the British West Indies Collegiate where he graduated in 2007 with 10 IGCSE’s and in 2009 with three A Levels in mathematics, geography and business studies.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (First Class Honours) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management from the University of Greenwich (2012), a Master’s Degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of South Bank (2015) and in November 2016 was elected a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

He began his career as a site labourer with Swann’s Construction in 2006 and then as a part time trainee quantity surveyor with the HAB Investment Group from 2007 to 2012 while he pursued his studies in the United Kingdom.

Durham on completion of his Bachelor’s Degree took up employment in 2013 as an assistant quantity surveyor at Bouygues in the United Kingdom before being

promoted to the role of quantity surveyor in October 2015, a role he held until March 2017 when he took up employment as a surveyor at CBRE Limited in the United Kingdom.

He served as a member of the Cost Consultancy Department which was responsible for advising lending institutions on projects in the range of £60 million to £400 million.

Durham commenting on his appointment said: “I am pleased that the Turks and Caicos Government has acknowledged my most recent accomplishments and experience and has considered me for this appointment.

“I am very confident about the role and believe that I am fully equipped with the necessary skills and expertise for the given tasks.

“More importantly, I feel proud to be back home as a valuable asset to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“My appointment could not have been more perfectly timed as the past few weeks have kept me very busy and I am excited to be a part of rebuilding the Turks and Caicos Islands post hurricanes Irma and Maria.

“With the majority of my experience gained internationally, I am furnished with a lot of innovative thoughts, procedures and best practices that will assist in revamping the industry and the way things are done here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“My hope is to accomplish implementing the aforementioned that will hopefully contribute to a construction industry that is safe, efficient, dispute free and modernised in order to compete internationally.”

Iris Stubbs students receive donation of school supplies

BY DAISY HANDFIELD STUDENTS of Iris Stubbs Primary School in South Caicos were the recipients of a donation of school supplies this weekend.

It was part of an annual gesture from the Grace Bay Club Community Foundation, which aims to increase charitable and community initiatives throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Members of the foundation travelled to South Caicos over the weekend to formally handover the supplies to representatives of the school.

Sheba Wilson, director of human resources for the Grace Bay Club, said that the annual initiative is normally scheduled for September, but due to the two recent hurricanes it had to be postponed.

“I think it is no more than a fitting time for us to be able to give back to the students of the Iris Stubbs Primary School, especially in the face of such tragedy and significant loss for them.”

Earleen Elliot, principal at Iris Stubbs Primary School, thanked the foundation for their generous donation.

She added that in an effort to help the youngsters cope with loss from the hurricanes, the students have been engaged in the UNICEF’s Return to Happiness programme.

“We began by having them draw, sing and just tell us about what their experiences were during the storms.

“They inspired us. Some of the drawings were graphic and some were coming from a happy place.

“So for those of us who received

Youngsters from the Iris Stubbs Primary School are recipients of school supplies

damages, we were encouraged by just listening to the children, interacting with them and being able to associate with their challenges and our owns at the same time… we

are more than appreciative [for the donation],” she said.

Minister of Education Karen Malcolm, who was in South Caicos at the time of the donation, stated

that she is certain that this gesture was very much appreciated.

She said: “We do appreciate this and I know that the parents as well as the teachers and students do as well.”

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In the Pink fundraising event rescheduled – Funds to also benefit Gov’t primary school students

BY DAISY HANDFIELD AN EVENT geared at raising funds for the National Cancer Society has been rescheduled for November 18.

In the Pink, a powerful and inspiring event, was created nine years ago to honour breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about steps people can take to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer, and raise money to assist those locally who require additional assistance with extensive treatment.

This free entry pink affair promises to deliver a delightful night of bonding, incorporating fun activities, music, food and drinks, and will especially excite the ladies with a fabulous array of fashion including new and gently used designer clothing, accessories and shoes.

Hostesses Mary Lou VanderHeide, Foluso Ladejobi and Josephine Connolly work diligently annually to convert three suites into a shopping paradise with loads of items to satisfy every taste.

A press conference was held at The Palms in Providenciales on Tuesday (October 31) to discuss the

lineup for this year’s event.

Rosemary Jolly, president of the National Cancer Society, explained that most of the nonprofit’s fundraising events for this year have been cancelled, so she is encouraging residents to show as much support as possible for In The Pink.

She also added that some of the funds raised from this year’s event will go towards providing gifts for children from government primary schools throughout the territory.

“We are asking of you to wholeheartedly support In the Pink because we have decided to share the funds with the National Cancer Society and with the children, by way of giving gifts for Christmas to all of our government primary school children.

“I think that this touches the heart of the Turks and Caicos on a whole when you give back to the children.

So this is what we want to do this year.”

In 2016 In the Pink raised just over $50,000 for the National Cancer Society.

The event is always held on the second Saturday, coinciding with the National Breast Cancer Awareness

In the Pink is one of the main sources of funds for the National Cancer Society

The initiative is a fun night of shopping, eating, drinking and dancing

Month, however, this year was postponed due to the storms.

All clothing and accessories for the event are donated, and all of the sale proceeds go to the National

Cancer Society.

After the ladies enjoy two hours of shopping, the excitement will continue on the pool deck at Plunge with an action packed after-party

which will not only include music, food and beverages but also “hunky surprise guest bartenders”, a silent auction and the raffle drawing giving away exquisite prizes from Jai’s.

New voters’ register to be published in March 2018 THE TURKS and Caicos Islands’ Register of Electors is being updated and a new register will be published on March 31, 2018, according to Supervisor of Elections Lister Dudley Lewis.

People who are not on the current register but who wish to be included in the new one will have until November 30 to contact the Elections Office with the relevant documents.

Registration for the Register of Electors is an ongoing process, and

in accordance with the Elections Ordinance an updated register is due on March 31 every year.

Lewis is focusing particularly on those who have turned 17 since March 1, and those who are over 18 and did not apply to join previous registers.

He said: “Eligible voters on the present Register of Electors do not need to reapply to be included in the new one.

“They will be automatically included unless they notify the

Elections Office that they have changed their name or place of residence, or no longer meet the eligibility criteria.

“This includes being resident in the Turks and Caicos Islands for at least 12 out of 24 months.”

The elections supervisor said his office will await the approval of applicants of TC Islander status by the Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services before adding names to the list.

Potential new electors should

complete the required voter registration application form and those who have already obtained a status card, but did not submit application forms are encouraged to prepare and submit it during this process.

Lewis added that if people do not register their names they will not be added to the preliminary list or register for 2018.

Application forms for inclusion on the TCI Register of Electors can be collected from the temporary

Elections Office located at the Strategic Policy and Planning Unit, South Base, Grand Turk, the Elections Office, Butterfield Square, Providenciales and the District Commissioner’s Officers in Salt Cay, South Caicos, Middle Caicos (Conch Bar) and North Caicos (Bottle Creek).

The relocation of the Elections Office in Grand Turk is as a result of severe damage sustained during the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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TCI joins Freemasons for 300th anniversary celebrations FREEMASONS from around the world this week gathered at the Royal Albert Hall in London to celebrate the culmination of the United Grand Lodge of England’s (UGLE) tercentenary.

On Tuesday (October 31), representatives from the districts lodges of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas were in attendance at the celebrations.

The historic occasion saw more than 3,900 Freemasons from Provinces, Districts and other Grand Lodges from around the world present.

It has been 300 years since four lodges met at the Goose and Gridiron Tavern in St Paul’s Churchyard on St John’s Day, June 24, 1717, to establish the world’s first Grand Lodge.

The celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall were the high point of a year-long programme of varied events which have taken place throughout the Provinces and Districts.

This important milestone has

been embraced with services of thanksgiving at cathedrals, car rallies, family fun days, balls and banquets and music concerts, while UGLE gave a film crew unique access to the people and traditions behind Freemasonry to make a five part documentary.

The event at Royal Albert Hall highlighted who Freemasons are and what they have done, and included addresses and processions, professional musicians and performers and a lavish theatrical extravaganza.

Attendees included UGLE’s Grand Master, HRH The Duke of Kent, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and HE John A. Kufuor.

The event was also live-streamed to wider audiences at UGLE’s headquarters at Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden, London.

Around 2,000 of those attending the Royal Albert Hall then proceeded to Battersea Evolution in Battersea

Back to school woes PICTURE this: Summer is going well, you are enjoying time spent with the children as they are out of school.

One day you look at the calendar and realise it is September, the month that school gets back in.

You realise that supplies are needed for your children, books, pens, rulers, erasers, uniforms, and the list goes on.

You run to Kishco only to find nothing in stock. You rush over to Business Solutions only to realise the type of pencils they sell aren’t the type needed for the school year and the tailors are bogged down by countless uniform requests.

You decide that flying away to Miami for a few days to gather some materials might be a good idea and realise that the ticket is either too expensive or booked out due to, oh yes, that’s right, Irma and Maria!

Stress would not be the word to begin to explain how some of us may feel when it comes to dealing with and managing stress, even two months after such disasters.

Here are some tips that parents and even students can use to deal with the stress that comes from situations like these in life.

1) Plan for the best and the worst outcome. In the weeks leading up to the start of school, your children and teens can begin to

exhibit tell-tale signs of anxiety.

This could be for various factors including grades pressure, social pressure, and more.

One way that parents and caregivers can help their children to reduce stress and anxiety is sit down and plan out the best way to handle certain situations that may arise when children and teens are in school.

According to Brian D Johnson PhD and Laurie Berdahl, MD, when interviewing numerous 13-year-olds entering a new year in secondary school, students provided an extensive list of worries they had for the new school year which included fears of being bullied, sexual pressures, and even sports pressures in high schools that place a major importance on sports teams.

Ironically, the children interviewed were all middle-class students with supportive family members who benefited from group discussions that allowed for them to brainstorm plans of action when it came to such anxiety-inducing pressure.

Though the anxiety may not completely go away, the goal is to reduce it so that children readily enter the new school year prepared for what may come.

When parents and caregivers provide the level of environment and

Park for the Tercentenary Dinner.

Just before the celebrations, Brigadier Willie Shackell, Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England, in a press statement said: “2017 is a year to look forward as well as back. We are honoured that over 140 Sovereign Grand Masters from overseas will be in attendance at the Royal Albert Hall together with representatives of each Province and District, as we showcase the values, principles and traditions of Freemasonry.

“We want everyone to come away feeling proud to be a Freemason and proud of what Freemasons have achieved in the last 300 years.

“I feel that our role and relevance in society today could not be stronger and we now look forward to our journey through the next 300 years.”

James Bain, District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Bahamas and Turks, also stated: “I am pleased to lead a delegation of Freemasons from

our District to London to attend this significant milestone in the history of Freemasonry.”

He added: “In the Bahamas, Freemasonry is recorded to have been present from as early as 1750 in the form of Military Lodges.

“From these early Lodges, we have our two oldest active Lodges - Royal Victoria Lodge which was consecrated in Nassau in 1837 and Turks Island Forth Lodge which was consecrated in 1855 in Grand Turk.

“Today, our District has grown to 12 Lodges with three Lodges on Grand Bahama, one on Abaco, four on New Providence, one on Long Island, one on Providenciales and two on Grand Turk.”

There are around six million Freemasons worldwide, over 200,000 in the UK and a few thousand in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Freemasonry is one of the world’s largest non-religious, non-

political, fraternal and charitable organisations, and its symbolic origin lies in stonemasonry.

The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is the governing body of Freemasonry in England, Wales, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands (and some Districts and groups of Lodges overseas).

A key aim of Freemasonry is to ‘make good men better’ and it does this by teaching moral lessons using symbols and allegory.

The fundamental principles of Freemasonry are brotherly love, relief and truth.

The popular theory is that Freemasonry evolved from the guilds of the stonemasons who built the great cathedrals and castles of the Middle Ages.

The All-Seeing Eye is one of many Masonic symbols and acts as a reminder that a Mason's thoughts and deeds are always observed by a higher being.

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

expectations predictability, support, time and even sleep management, children can cope with stress well and boost their mental health throughout the school year.

2) Take heed of your children and teens’ concerns and worries. Ever heard of the saying ‘hearing is a biological function, however listening is a learned skill’? It is true.

Sometimes it is easy to hear what someone is saying, but because we are not actively listening to what they have to say we miss out on how they are feeling and truly trying to express.

Especially when it comes to stressful concerns that children have towards school, it is important that parents, caregivers and even teachers take time to listen to their children’s concerns.

Whether this is done in a group discussion or one-on-one, depending on the personality and comfortability of the child or teen can make a difference in how they perceive guidance and help from others during such stressful times in school.

Johnson and Berdahl further contend that listening to understand versus listening to judge is a strong predictor of a stronger relationship between child and adult that can truly make a positive difference during the tough adolescent years.

3) Learn about and practice destressing tools. It is important

to state that not all stress is bad stress.

We all need some levels of stress whether that be to finish a term paper, complete chores, or to get up early for a work presentation.

However, when stress levels are too high, it can take a toll on us especially children and teens.

Research shows that there is a high correlation between high levels of stress in students at the beginning of the school year than there is before and throughout the school year.

Because of this, learning about and teaching de-stressing tools can help teens to reduce and monitor their stress levels about school.

According to Melanie GreenBerg PhD, who studies the adaptation of the mind to new environments and trauma, contends that these three destressing tools can be significantly beneficial in the reduction of stress that children and teens face: i) reframe the way we think about the situation, ii) change the time frame, iii) accept and label negative emotions.

When children and teens learn ways to reframe positively, for example, their view of the situation, realise that their pace may be faster, slower or on average as others as well as accept the reality of tough situations at school, such as bullying or failed examinations, in addition to the negative emotions that can come with this, this is where resilience

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grows and mental health increases.

This can only really be done when communication is made and maintained throughout the school year with parents, caregivers, teachers and students alike.

FINAL THOUGHTS Stress is something that we all will go through periodically throughout our lives. Though this is true, we all have our ways we have dealt with and continue to deal with stress whether it is the most effective method or not.

Specifically, when it comes to the levels of stress for children and teens, identifying stress triggers is important to find the right tools and interventions needed, so their experiences are not thwarted due to uncontrollable feelings of stress.

As mentioned before, it is important for parents, teachers, and caregivers to provide opportunities for children and teens to have an open line of communication when it comes to concerns of stress as it can affect their mental health.

Stress resilience will not happen overnight; it takes time and practice.

Nevertheless, the more these tools and tips are used, the more stress resilience is formed.

Remember that Rome was not built in a day, but with persistence, communication, and diligence, and regardless of your pace, you will begin to build and maintain true stress resilience.

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UK territories affected by hurricanes eligible for development aid

Dominica was severely affected by Hurricane Maria.

Dominica suffered hurricane damage of around US$1.3B – assessment AN international assessment has determined that Hurricane Maria inflicted around US1.3B worth of damage on Dominica in September.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and World Bank Vice President Jorge Familiar met this week in Dominica to discuss the initial findings of the Post Disaster Needs Assessment and the World Bank support for resilient recovery and reconstruction, according to a joint release from Dominica and the World Bank.

The visit, following the high-level Caribbean roundtable in Washington on October 13, signals the World Bank’s continued commitment to fast track aid to Dominica in building back better following the Category 5

battering by Maria, the release said.

A World Bank team was deployed to Dominica to assist the government in assessing the damage and to start planning the reconstruction.

As part of the hurricane response, the release said that the World Bank is preparing a financial package of over US$100 million for Dominica to provide immediate support to farmers, rebuild resilient public infrastructure, bolster resilience, and help promote financial buffers.

“In the face of a disaster such as the one faced by Dominica where every small town, every street, every person has been affected, recovery requires support from all partners for reconstruction and resilience”, Familiar said.

The power plant at Carrefour, Haiti.

World Bank Approves US$35 Million for Clean Energy and Improved Electricity Access in Haiti THE World Bank has approved two grants totaling US$35 million to improve access to electricity for more than two million Haitians, and to scaleup investments in renewable energy in underserved rural and urban areas.

“Haiti has significant untapped sources of renewable energy”, said Anabela Abreu, World Bank’s Country Director for Haiti. “The country is taking an important step in creating the enabling environment for private investors and in boosting access to electricity. The World Bank Group will continue to support the

country in providing sustainable renewable energy to increase access for families, businesses and community services in underserved areas, diversify its energy mix, and reduce electricity cost.”

Renewable energy sources such as solar, hydropower, wind and biomass, and off grid electrification have great potential.

Over five million people could be reached through solar photovoltaic (PV). Yet, only one in three Haitians has access to electricity and access is very limited in rural areas.

BRITAIN will now be able to spend official development aid on hurricane hit-islands, like the Turks and Caicos Islands, after changes to international rules agreed in Paris.

During this year’s hurricane season the UK government was not able to release funds to its Caribbean territories as they were deemed too rich.

But the body that sets rules on aid said money could be spent when catastrophic humanitarian crises hit.

The international development secretary described it as a “real step forward”.

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ruled on Tuesday that aid could be used for short-term help for middle-income countries.

Under current OECD rules, some of the small island nations in the Caribbean that were hit by Hurricane Irma last month were unable to receive official development assistance - known as ODA - because their national incomes are too high.

The OECD’s development assistance committee (DAC) rejected a UK plan for small island states

International rules meant the UK could not have spent its aid budget to help the British Virgin Islands.

to be allowed to waive the rules in emergency.

But instead the 30 member countries backed a different plan to use official aid in temporary emergencies but on the crucial condition that no ODA is diverted from existing recipients in the process.

The DAC also agreed to establish a new mechanism for middle-income countries to be reinstated on to the list of ODA-eligible recipients if they

suffer a long-term economic decline.

Last month the British overseas territories of Anguilla, Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands were badly damaged by Hurricane Irma. But there was controversy after it was revealed that Britain’s £13bn aid budget could not be used to help repair the islands.

All three had gross national incomes higher than the benchmark set for countries to be eligible for ODA.

Davis ‘will encourage more women into frontline politics’ THE Progressive Liberal Party’s newly elected leader will give women the encouragement they need so more of this demographic enters politics, former PLP MP Philip Galanis believes, adding the rough nature of the profession deters many women from entering.

“Brave will provide women with the encouragement to come forward,” Mr Galanis said Wednesday, as he acknowledged the need for more female political participation in the Bahamas.

Mr Galanis spoke at a Rotary Club of South-East Nassau meeting, where he was asked by a member about his views on the small number of women that ascend to top posts in the PLP. Mr Galanis replied: “The bench with women is deeper than you think – there are lots of women who are interested in politics, they have just not been provided with the encouragement to come forward.”

Speaking to The Tribune afterwards, Mr Galanis elaborated: “Generally you don’t find women are inclined to get involved in politics because I think of the rough and tumble of it all, and you need to have very thick skin. So what has to happen is that more and more women need to be encouraged to

Philip ‘Brave’ Davis speaks after being elected PLP Leader. (Photo: Shawn Hanna/Tribune staff)

participate at various levels, and I think that’s going to happen increasingly and remarkably with Mr Davis at the helm.”

Mr Galanis also suggested more women become involved in politics by joining the women’s branches of their parties and also becoming directly involved in their local constituencies as opposed to offering themselves as election candidates.

Glenys Hanna Martin, the first woman to challenge for the PLP’s

leadership position, was soundly defeated by Mr Davis in a leadership race on Wednesday. Despite his interest in more women entering the political fray, Mr Galanis supported Mr Davis for the PLP’s top post.

Mr Galanis made it clear that while he has a “very high regard” for the Englerston MP, he supported Mr Davis because he is “best suited to rebuild, restructure, rebrand and re-engineer the PLP and restore the Party to its former glory days.”

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Williamson replaces Fallon as UK’s defence secretary CHIEF Whip Gavin Williamson has been appointed as the new defence secretary after Sir Michael Fallon’s resignation.

Sir Michael quit on Wednesday saying his past behaviour may have “fallen short” of the standards expected by the UK military.

He became the first politician to quit following recently revealed claims of sexual harassment in Parliament.

Mr Williamson has been replaced as chief whip by his former deputy, Julian Smith.

In that role Mr Smith will be in charge of enforcing party discipline in the Commons, and his deputy will be Tatton MP - and former GMTV presenter - Esther McVey. BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said Mrs May’s decision to move her chief whip at such a difficult time had come as a surprise to many people.

But he said she had avoided “unsettling the equilibrium” and making a full reshuffle ahead of the 22 November Budget.

MPs have given a mixed reaction to the promotion of Mr Williamson, who has no cabinet experience.

In an apparent reference to the appointment, Sarah Wollaston

The former foreign secretary said he would be “more likely” to vote leave if there was another poll.

New Brexit referendum would be ‘divisive and hate-filled’ warns Hague Michael Fallon quit on Wednesday saying his past behaviour may have “fallen short” of the standards expected by the UK military.

tweeted: “There are times when offered a job that it would be better to advise that another would be more experienced and suited to the role.”

Former Conservative minister James Duddridge said: “A quick clean reshuffle. Let’s get back to business. Gavin as Secretary of State was a surprise, but he knows his way around Whitehall and the party.”

Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi said the appointment was an “inspired choice”.

In his resignation letter, Sir Michael said a number of allegations that had surfaced about MPs,

including himself, had been false, but added: “I accept that in the past I have fallen below the high standards that we require of the Armed Forces that I have the honour to represent.”

He told the BBC that what had been “acceptable 15, 10 years ago is clearly not acceptable now”.

He said it “was right” for him to resign, adding: “Parliament now has to look at itself and the prime minister has made very clear that conduct needs to be improved and we need to protect the staff of Westminster against any particular allegations of harassment.”

Trump vows to terminate green card lottery after New York attack President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed that he will terminate the popular green card lottery after an ISIS-inspired Uzbek man who entered the US under the programme killed eight people in New York.

Trump said the attacker Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, who ploughed a pickup truck down a crowded bike path near the World Trade Centre killing eight people and injuring 11 others in an ISIS-inspired plot, was allowed to enter the US on a State Department programme known as the “Diversity Lottery Programme”.

“I am starting the process of terminating the diversity lottery programme,” Trump told reporters ahead of a cabinet meeting.

“Today we mourn the horrifying terrorist attack in New York City just blocks away from the sight of the world trade center. The man drove a truck into a pedestrian bike path and murdered eight people and injured very, very seriously at least 11 more,” Trump said.

“All of America is praying and grieving for the families who lost their precious loved ones. Horrible

An ISIS-inspired Uzbek man who entered the US under the programme killed eight people in New York this week.

Act. Our hearts break for them and we pledge to renew our resolve in their memory,” he said.

Trump called the Uzbek immigrant who carried out the attack an “animal” and has since called for him to be put to death.

“My administration is coordinating closely between federal and local officials to investigate the attack and to further investigate this animal who did the attacking,” he added.

Trump continued: “We also have to come up with punishment that’s far quicker and far greater than the punishment these animals are getting right now.

“They’ll go through court for years. At the end, who knows what happens. We need quick justice, and we need strong justice. Much quicker and much stronger than we have right now. Because what we have right now is a joke, and it’s a laughing stock.”

HOLDING another referendum on Brexit would be the most “divisive” moment in British politics for more than 100 years, Lord Hague has said.

The former foreign secretary warned of the risk of a “hatefilled” campaign if the government attempted to revisit the issue and tell people “they were wrong” when voting to leave in 2016.

He said he would be “more likely” to vote leave if there was another poll.

“You can’t go around in circles.

We have to stick to the decision.”

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he said the UK’s negotiations with the EU had taken a “fairly predictable” course up to now and it was incumbent on both sides to try and secure a breakthrough.

Lord Hague, a Remain supporter who left frontline politics in 2015, said that while quitting the EU without a deal could not be ruled out, he believed it would not be a good outcome.

Neither the Conservatives nor Labour support another referendum on the terms of the UK’s exit but MPs are demanding a vote in Parliament on the deal negotiated by Theresa May’s government - although this is unlikely to prevent the UK from leaving in March 2019.

The Lib Dems have said the public are entitled to change their mind and should be given a final say on the withdrawal agreement in what they have claimed would be the “first referendum on the facts”.

Tunnel collapse at North Korea nuclear test site may have killed 200 workers: Japanese media A TUNNEL collapse at North Korea’s nuclear test site in September may have killed more than 200 people, according to Japanese media.

The tunnel collapsed at the Punggye-ri nuclear site on approximately Sept. 10, days after North Korea’s sixth atomic test, unnamed sources informed TV Asahi. The collapse affected about 100 workers, the Japanese broadcaster said, but a second collapse likely killed an additional 100 people during a rescue mission.

On Sept. 3, North Korea performed its most powerful nuclear test. Analysts estimated the regime had detonated a thermonuclear device at least 17 times the size of the American bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945, enough to create a magnitude-6.3 tremor.

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a second event after the detonation, according to the BBC,

which UGS and China indicated was a potential “collapse” of a portion of the tunnel.

Scientists have warned these tests could cause Mount Mantap, the 7,200-foot-high peak that hosts North Korea’s nuclear tests, to collapse.

Chinese scientists said the mountain could be suffering from “tired mountain syndrome,” the Washington Post reports. Since Sept. 3, the area has recorded further tremors as well as landslides.

Edwin Lyman, a senior scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, told the New York Times, “While radioactive material would be released into the environment if the collapse occurred right after a test, the amount of fallout, even from a weapon in the 100 kiloton range, would likely only cause significant contamination in the vicinity of the site and perhaps a few hundred miles downwind.”

(National Post)

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World News

Catalonia crisis: Spain’s prosecutors ask for eight leaders to be jailed PROSECUTORS in Madrid have asked for eight sacked members of Catalonia’s regional government to be jailed over their role in October’s disputed independence referendum.

Nine Catalan officials testified at Spain’s high court over accusations of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds.

Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and four others disregarded a summons.

The deposed leader, who is in Belgium, said the trial was “political”.

Spain has been gripped by a constitutional crisis since the referendum was held on 1 October in defiance of a constitutional court ruling that had declared it illegal.

Last week, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy imposed direct rule on Catalonia, dissolving the regional parliament and calling snap local elections for 21 December.

This came after Catalan lawmakers voted to declare independence of the affluent north-eastern region.

The Catalan government said that of the 43% of potential voters who took part in the referendum, 90% were in favour of independence.

Prosecutors asked the high court judge to jail eight of the nine members who turned up for questioning.

Those included sacked deputy leader Oriol Junqueras, Interior Minister Joaquin Forn, foreign affairs chief Raül

Romeva and spokesman Jordi Turull.

The ninth, Catalonia’s former business minister Santi Vila, should be granted a €50,000 ($58,000; £44,000) bail, prosecutors said. He resigned before the Catalan parliament voted for independence on Friday.

The Catalan leaders are yet to be formally charged. They were accused of rebellion which carries a maximum 30-year jail term - as well as sedition and misuse of funds.

A judge will decide whether the officials should go to jail, pending an investigation that could potentially lead to a trial.

The judge can also grant them conditional bail and order them to surrender their passports.

U.K. hikes interest rates for first time in 10 years UK’s interest rates are doing something they haven’t done in a decade: Going up.

The Bank of England hiked its key rate on Thursday from a record low of 0.25% to 0.5%, a shift that economists widely expected.

It’s the first time the central bank has increased the cost of borrowing since 2007, but many analysts fear the move

may yet be premature.

Britain’s economy has struggled to move out of first gear following the Brexit referendum in June 2016.

Unemployment has continued to fall, but a sharp drop in the value of the pound has hurt consumers by making imported goods more expensive.

Wages have also been squeezed and the housing

market has slowed.

Higher interest rates will benefit savers, who have for years seen paltry returns on their deposits. But it will also make borrowing more expensive for consumers who are already facing tighter household budgets.

The worry is that hiking rates too early will cause economic growth to slow further.

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

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

JOHN FREEMAN

Five sacked officials stayed in Brussels, including Mr Puigdemont, who had previously said he would not return to Spain if he and his colleagues did not receive unspecified guarantees of a fair trial.

Reports suggest some of them requested to appear

Members of the deposed Catalan regional government arrive at court in Madrid.

before the judges via video conference.

Mr Puigdemont’s Belgian lawyer told Reuters news agency that he would co-

operate with the authorities in Spain and Belgium, but did not appear before the judges because “the climate is not good”.

MOMENTOUS LTD. Momentous Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays.

All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills test. These positions are currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

– PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS SALARY: $30,000 ANNUALLY EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience managing the full product development lifecycle, including product briefing, conceptual crafting, product line development, costing, prototyping, spec development, manufacturing, designing, testing, release • Create, execute and track agile project plans, including the User Story/Acceptance Criteria process • Plan and manage sprint cycles. Ensure the timely and bug-free delivery of sprints.

• Build and lead a high performing internal team of development, technical, engineering, and design staff, while also leveraging external industrial designers, product designers, and vendor/factory resources to develop compelling new products • Ability to gather and analyze data and trends by extracting data directly from databases using Microsoft SQL • Experience in domain name industry including familiarity with launch and life cycle of new gTLDs. • 3+ years experience building hi-profile products and demonstrating a minimum of 3 successful product launches • 3+ years experience with agile development methods • 10+ years experience strategy development and project management • University degree from top-tier university

ASSISTANT MANAGER – TECHNOLOGY Salary: $35,000 Annually EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to work in a collaborative and agile environment using an iterative & incremental approach to development • Experience with high-traffic, load-balanced, secure and redundant applications • The ability to effectively lead & motivate a team • 10+ years programming knowledge including .NET, PHP, VBScript, Pascal, & COBOL • 10+ years experience with Transact-SQL and Microsoft SQL Server including Query Analyzer, Enterprise Manager or including SQL Server Management Studio • 10+ years experience in domain name industry • 10+ years experience managing ICANN accredited registrars

Applications can be submitted directly to careers@momentous.com 16352

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BRUCE TWA

Is seeking to employ a

Bark & Bliss Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills test. These positions are currently occupied by a Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

DOMESTIC WORKER

Deliver diagnosis, treatment and intensive medical care for patients in need Treat urgent and emergency medical and surgical cases Perform routine surgical, specialty surgical and dental procedures Institute and deliver preventative care for healthy patients Perform routine surgical, specialty surgical and dental procedures Verify accurate charges, and provide detailed notes for ongoing patient care and case transfer • Developing protocols for all aspects of the business; work closely with accounting to maintain and update budget, inventory, and staff time within approved budgetary constraints • Develop relationships with social service agencies, government agencies and rescues/shelters • Train and educate volunteers, veterinarians, technicians and veterinary students on our anesthetic and surgical protocols

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

CONTACT: TWA@ TMWLAW.TC OR 946-4261

CONTACT: 946-5396

Positions are held by work permit holders 16332

PROVO UPHOLSTERY FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 649-241-9411

this position is held by a work permit holder 16347

LABOURER

Must be reliable and responsible also willing to work weekends, and holidays salary based on qualifications and experience salary US$6.25 per hour.

Current position held by work permit holder

Salary: $8.00 per hour

OLD AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

Is looking for a

LABOURER

SEAL SECURITY

DOMESTIC WORKER

RA SHAW DESIGNS

Interested person can contact: 649-941-4394 ext 10416346

Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16350

Veterinary Technician

SOUTH DOCK Is looking for a

1 DISHWASHER 1 KITCHEN HELPER 1 LABOURER 1 CHEF $10

CONTACT: 941-5010

Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree 10+ years of practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 5+ years of experience in high volume spay & neuter environments 5+ years of experience with modern diagnostic equipment and machinery 5+ years hiring, managing and training staff Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English

ANNIEST HAMILTON

Is seeking to employ

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • • • •

BAY BISTRO

5 days per week to clean, wash, iron and assist where necessary. Part time. Salary $10 per hour

Preference to TC Islanders.

Positions currently held by a permit holder 16283

Salary: $65,000 Annually

• • • • • •

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SID ROBINSON LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $35,000 Annually

SKY BLEU LODGE KEW TOWN & FIVE CAYS Is looking for a

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• • • • • • • • • • •

Assist in diagnosis, treatment and intensive medical care for patients in need Assist in the treatment urgent and emergency medical and surgical cases Provide nursing care or emergency first aid to injured or recovering animals Restrain animals during exams or procedures Administer anesthesia to animals, and monitor their responses Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing Perform and interpret laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts Prepare animals and instruments for surgery Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian Collect and record patients’ case histories Perform general hygiene procedures such as nail clipping, bathing, etc.

CONTACT: 231-2621

Salary: $275 per week

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

16288

THE CHARTERED ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE, ‘STERLING PROPERTY CONSULTANTS’ is looking to hire a qualified

17102

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

CONTACT: 442-6220

Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16273

Must have an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology 5+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic environment 5+ years of experience in high volume spay & neuter environments 5+ years of experience with modern diagnostic equipment and machinery Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English

Applications can be submitted directly to careers@barkandbliss.com

LABOURER

Salary: $7.00 per hour

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• • • • •

SECURITY OFFICER

BUILDING THERMOGRAPHER Capable of conducting building energy audits.

The qualified person should have an internationally recognized building thermography qualification and have suitable Caribbean experience in building audits and networking The suitable candidate will be paid on commission basis.

Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae to james@jameshamiltonarchitects.com 16328

CLEANER to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour this position is for work permit renewal

CONTACT: 649-242-1402

13608

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

E&L CONSTRUCTION Mason $10.50 per hour CHARNITNA C.E.CRAIG Domestic Worker $6.25 per hour ARNOLD GARDINER (NORTH CAICOS) Labourer $6.50 per hour AMAZING RESTAURANT Labourer $6.50 per hour LIFE CHANGING VARIETY STORE Labourer $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-7878 Positions are held by work permit holders

16349

November 4 - 10, 2017 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL Is seeking to employ a

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PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Invite applications for the following positions:

TEACHERS

REQUIREMENTS

LABOURER Salary: $140 per hour

CONTACT: 343-7835

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16346

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

Grand Turk Cruise Center is currently accepting applications for motivated Turks Islanders interested in the following positions listed:

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

This position is currently held by work permit holders

Provo Christian School, P.O. Box 305 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: info@provochristianschool.com

SAMUEL HALL NORTH CAICOS Is looking for a

COMPENSATION:

Base on Qualifications and experience $1,350.00 - $1,500.00

16348

S. WALKIN & SON BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

FARMER

GARDENER Salary: $7.50 per hour.

Must be willing to work 5 days per week

to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-332-5020

CONTACT: 946-4411

this position is held by a work permit holder 13609

SMITH ELECTRICAL Is seeking to employ a

Position is held by a work permit holder

SNIP & CLIP Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 242-7457

CONTACT: 231-7047

16340

Salary: $ 6.50 per hour

Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16337

All position requires standing on your feet. Must speak and write fluent English. Hotel / restaurant experience is a preference at least four years. Flexible working hours on weekend and Holidays. Applicant must know how to prepare Asian, French cuisine. Renewal Purpose

PASTRY CHEF BUSSER DISHWASHER KITCHEN HELPER SERVER

• Must have training in CPR and First responder.

• Ensure the safety and security of passengers, tenants and their employees, personnel and guest at the GTCC. • Direct traffic to the appropriate parking areas.

• Secure / prevent access to restricted areas by unauthorized persons.

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Must have training in CPR and First responder.

• Assisting in line handling for docking cruise ships as needed • Ensure the safety and security of passengers, tenants and their employees, personnel and guest at the GTCC. • Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility

to work 6 days per hour

CONTACT: 649-346-2311

this position is held by a work permit holder 13612

THE CHURCH OF GOD

SUNNY REEF LTD.

LABOURER COOK BUSINESS COORDINATOR

SECURITY OFFICERS:

TEMPCO RETAILS VARIETY FIVE CAYS Is looking for a

BARBER

Position is held by a work permit holder

HESS TECHNICIAN

Grand Turk Cruise Center is currently seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the position of HESS Technician. Ideal candidates must be well apt in the area of Environmental Health Sciences, be computer literate and have a strong command of English Language (oral and written). Additionally the successful candidates must possess relevant experience associated with the position (minimum of 3 years work experience) and, or knowledge in the areas outlined below: • Operation of Waste Water Treatment Plants • Operation of Recreational Water Facilities (RWF) – Commercial Swimming Pools and Flowrider • Monitoring of Water Treatment Processes and Reporting of data • RO Plant operations

16139

MASON Salary: $8.00 per hour

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT:

Required Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting/finance from an accredited university.

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in Accounting.

• Accounts Payable / Receivable.

• Strict adherence to confidentiality and trustworthiness will be a requirement of this position.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight month-end deadlines.

• Possess strong knowledge of accounting software and excel.

• Ability to work independently and a willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays.

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ

LIFE GUARDS

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

This position requires experience in general maintenance skills such as building, painting and masonry, to facilitate maintenance of all buildings and public areas in optimum condition.

• Knowledge of plumbing and/or masonry would be an asset.

• Knowledge of landscaping • Assisting in any various tasks, necessary to keep GTCC operating to the highest standard.

Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs, have a strong command of English Language (oral and written); and able to work well as part of a culturally diverse team.

WAGES BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

2 MINISTERS

INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT MS. WILSON AT GRAND TURK CRUISE CENTER OFFICE

CONTACT: 243-6890

PHONE: 649- 946-1040 /649-332-1304 E-MAIL: ADMIN@GRANDTURKCC.COM

Salary: $7.00 per hour

Send Resume to mangoreef@hotmail. com. No phone call.

16338

Position is held by a work permit holder 16270

ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY

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28 CLASSIFIEDS FIDELITY CONSTRUCTION TCI BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

GOLD JEWELRY PAWN SHOP

Is seeking to employ Professional Services of

JEWELRY REPAIR

Candidate must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in the field, repairing jewelry. Clean police record, to work 6 days per week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

LABOURER Salary: $400 per week

CONTACT: 331-0818

CONTACT: 231-4587

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Position is held by a work permit holder 16356

16354

MILLS INSTITUTE Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour Contact: millsinstitute@ gmail.com Position is currently held by a work permit holder

OUTREACH MINISTRIES OF LOVE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

SEXTON MISSIONARY CREOLE TEACHER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

16255

CONTACT: 246-4093

16285

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS WALTER GARDINER GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following. Construction Complete, Brid M. Benjamin, Coyaba Restaurant, Villa del Mar, Platinum Security, PJ’s Barber Shop

JOB VACANCY

MAINTENANCE STORE CLERK REPORTS TO: ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

Responsible for the accurate booking in and booking out of all items for stock, or repair.

Maintaining accurate stock control and its issue to the various technicians within the company.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To Carry out inspection of goods received - checking for any damages, quantity and to ensure items matched those ordered.

• To maintain quality, batch control and traceability of all parts and to ensure the department operates to the quality manual.

• To complete regular inventory weekly and quarterly as required • To accurately pick stock items in accordance with the outgoing paperwork ensuring conformance to the customer’s requirements.

• To package all equipment’s for safe delivery to be calibrated.

• To keep the working area / stores clean and tidy free of hazards, reporting any potential dangers to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager as soon as they arise.

• Ordering and procurement of parts and materials • To issue stock parts to the workshop as required and update the system accordingly • Obtain quotations for parts and materials.

• Prepare and record purchase requisitions for purchasing of parts and materials.

• Obtain and keep a record of purchase orders • To unlock / lock up the tools, equipment and stores as required.

SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• • • • • •

High school diploma 5 CXC’s Minimum of 1 year of general office experience or equivalent training.

To be flexible as possible with working hours at times of heavy workload.

Must be fluent in English Effective Communication Skills Excellent inter personal skills

REQUIREMENTS

• A Valid Driver’s License • A Valid Police Record • Two (2) reference letters one from recent employer Salary: $27, 199.80 per annum.

Qualified candidates should submit C.V. via email on or before November 10, 2017 to: Human Resource Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport hrrecruitment@tciairports.com 16207

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 346-1654

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16278

Mason $7.00 per hour Waiter $6.25 per hour Tile Layer $1,200 per month Labourer $7.00 per hour Laundry Attendant $7.50 per hour Security officer $7.50 per hour Steelmen $9.00 per hour Cosmetologist $200 per week

CONTACT: 345-7212

16335

PROVO WAREHOUSE & STORAGE SOUTH DOCK AREA

WORKSHOP & STORAGE UNITS 15’X30’24’ HIGH 30’X30’X24’ HIGH 15’X60’X20’ HIGH DOCUMENT ARCHIEVE STORAGE 20’X40’ 5 HOUR FIREPROOF/ SHELVES HURRICAN PROOF 24 HOUR SECURITY

CONTACT: 431-0645 16280

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NOTICE OF DORMANT ACCOUNT

LE BOUCHON DU VILLAGE

Is seeking to employ an

MAGASANI ATELIER & UPHOLSTERY BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

(Regulation 2) Name of Financial Institution/TIN of Financial Institution SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD Address of Financial Institution 88 CHEROKEE ROAD LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

ASSISTANT COOK Salary: $200 per week Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 232-1643

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16355

Change of name, if any, of the Financial Institution THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA The public is hereby given notice that (SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD) holds the following dormant accounts– Account Type

Account Name

Savings

Jonathan Brown

Savings

Daniel S. Simmons

Savings

Tessier Isabel V

Savings

Gordon Robinson

Chequing

Pennylaine Photos

Savings

Adlaid Carter

Chequing

Haitian Baptist

Savings

Dengel Sieglinde

Chequing

Regenesis Foundation

Chequing

Atlas Contract

Savings

Chrishawn L Boyce

Chequing

Island Sea

Savings

Kimona A Watson

Chequing

Turks and Caicos Equities Ltd

Savings

Deondra A Wilson

Chequing

Provo Teen Club

Savings

Claudy Sainvil

Chequing

Ricketts & Associates

Savings

Desmond Quant Jr.

Chequing

The Grand Turk Crick

Savings

David Devries

Savings

Yanely Thomas

Savings

Predrag Krstajic

Savings

Malike O Cummings

Savings

Tolani S/A Shingrani

Savings

Simmons Daniel S

Savings

Craig Alexande Shaw

Savings

St Fleur Bremeus

Savings

Mark Piekarz

Savings

Marie Victor

Savings

Christopher Taylor

Chequing

Lemitek/SSSI Limited

Savings

Shoval Amnon

Chequing

McLeans

The public is also hereby given notice of the following– Unless one or more of the following transactions are effected on a dormant account listed above on or before the November 30th, 2016 the monies in the dormant account will be transferred to the general revenue of the Islands without further notice-

Increase or decrease the amount held or owed in the Financial Institution1; Present the passbook or other record for the crediting of interest or dividends in respect to any general deposit, demand deposit, savings deposit or deposit for a fixed period, made in the Islands; 1

Interest paid, or account fees applied, by a Financial Institution on monies held or owed in the Financial Institution shall not be regarded as a transaction which increase or decreases the amount held in the Financial Institution pursuant to section 4(4) of the Dormant Accounts Ordinance.

Correspond in writing with the Financial Institution concerning the monies; or

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-4542

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

16353

RA SHAW DESIGNS Is looking for a

PAINTER

Must be reliable and responsible also willing to work weekends, and holidays salary based on qualifications and experience salary US$8.00 per hour.

Current position held by work permit holder

Interested person can contact: 649-941-4394 ext 104 16331

PROVO BEVERAGES

LABOURER Is looking for a

to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour this position is for work permit renewal email: dave@ turksheadbeer.com

16319

THE HELP DESK acts on behalf off its clients

Mike Odena (345-5236)

Babysitter $6.50 per hour

Coxco Construction

Subject to the Dormant Accounts Ordinance, on the transfer of the monies in the dormant account to the general revenue of the Islands, the dormant account holder will no longer have any right against the Financial Institution to the repayment of the monies transferred, but the dormant account holder will have against the Government such right to repayment of the monies transferred that the dormant account holder would have had against the Financial Institution.

Rigby Builders (241-9541)

Any interested person should contact the Financial Institution mentioned above to establish if that person is a dormant account holder.

Nina Siegenthaler (2310707)

who should be time served joiners with at least 5 years experience working with tropical hardwoods to achieve the very highest standards of finish. Must be willing to undertake a test to ascertain ability to work to the highest standards.

Hourly rate $14/hour

Otherwise indicate an interest in the monies as evidenced in writing by the Financial Institution.

Dated this 24 day of October 2017

Labourer, Mason, Carpenter, Supervisor Starting salary $6.50$15.00 per hr

Housekeeper $1400.00 per month

Finishing Carpenters

All positions are currently held by work permit holders.

16342

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Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

November 4 - 10, 2017

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

November 4 - 10, 2017 LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION NORTH CAICOS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

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ISLAND HIDEAWAY is seeking a

MERVIN FORBES Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

MS&J TIRE SHOP Is seeking to employ a

NORWANI SERVICES

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following:

Y&R CONSTRUCTION

1 LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER $200 per week

FRESH CATCH

1 BARTENDER

$15 per hour

2 DISC JOCKEY

$9.00 per hour

HELPER

1 PAINTER

$10 PER HOUR

LABOURER

$6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 232-7317 HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

16183

OCEAN VIEW BEAUTY SALON Is seeking to employ

to work 6 days per week.

Salary $6.50 per hour This is a new position.

Location: Grace Bay Hills Providenciales

CONTACT: 332-1160

16247

PABLO BARBER SHOP Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $150 per week Must be willing to work 4 day per week

CONTACT: 241-3881 Position held by a work permit holder

16212

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

CONTACT: 342-1465 Position held by work permit holder

16251

ROBERT’S AGENCY

CAICEDO PUB HOUSE

MIXOLOGIST

$15 per hour

COOK

$15 per hour 1 DOMESTIC WORKER $200 per week

$15 per hour

BARTENDER $15 per hour

KITCHEN HELPER $8.00 per hour

BENSON RIGBY

$1200 per month

CONTACT: 243-3993 ROSE SAM’S CONSTRUCTION

Is seeking to employ and acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following: 2 LABOURERS $6.25 per hour 2 DOMESTIC WORKERS $6.25 per hour

Is seeking to employ a

Held by work permit holders

CAICOS ADVENTURES

3Salary: HAIRDRESSERS $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 232-4553 Position held by a work permit holder

16225

3 BARBERS 1 NAIL TECHNICIAN Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 247-0187 Positions held by work permit holders

16211

3 DIVE INSTRUCTORS $14.00 per hour

LABOURER

SUNSHINE NURSERY 2 LABOURERS $6.25 per hour 2 GARDENERS $6.25 per hour

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2511

Held by work permit holders

CONTACT: 241-2043 Positions held by work permit holders

16240

HOPE FOUNDATION

TEACHER (SPECIAL NEEDS)

Position held by a work permit holder

16241

16198

DOMESTIC WORKER An opportunity exist for a full time domestic worker. Must be willing to work Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salary: US$6.50 per hour.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please apply in confidence by sending details of your experience to:

Glynes Robinson P.O. Box 357 The Village at Grace Bay Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

16243

NEEDED URGENTLY Senior Reporter Reporter/Sub-Editor

We are looking for an experienced all-round reporter to join our small team. The successful applicant would have run the gamut of covering community events to court and parliamentary reporting. The ideal candidate should be able to copy edit and be able to write eye-catching headlines, as well as proofread. He or she will be responsible for ensuring that copy is accurate; has correct grammar and follows house style. Applicant should be computer-literate and should know how to use a camera.

Please send application to the publisher at Turks & Caicos News Ltd. (The Weekly News) tcweeklynews@gmail.com, or P.O.Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

We are looking for a qualified reporter who has strong news gathering and writing skills, as well as the ability and enthusiasm to help keep the country’s leading newspaper ahead of the pack.

The position is available for immediate start and the successful candidate will be joining a small, dedicated team covering a wide range of news and features across the islands of the Turks & Caicos.

Local knowledge is preferred but not essential, but the successful applicant would have had wide experience in community, court and parliamentary reporting. A working knowledge of computer and photography is essential.

The salary for this position will be dependent on experience.

Write or email the publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com No phone calls please.

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FOR QUICK SALE ONE BRAND NEW WASHER CALL 231-3788

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

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

POOL & BEACH SUPERVISOR POOL & BEACH ATTENDANT HOUSKEEPING SUPERVISOR ROOM ATTENDANT HOUSEMAN

NOTICE The Flower Girl will be closed for 1 week to complete renovations

All applications are welcome, but preference will be given to qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders and those persons who have the right to work in the TCI without a work permit.

Please drop off resumes at Ocean Club to the attention of the Human Resource Manager, or via email to diane@oceanclubresorts.com

We look forward in servicing you with the best prices on Island and the Freshest Floral Arrangements

SNAPPER ON THE BEACH

SMITHCO

Is seeking to employ a

BOOKKEEPER

• Use QuickBooks to input all data • Prepare accounts receivable • Prepare statement of account for corporate and government accounts • Excellent knowledge in bank reconciliations • Graduate of B.S.C in major accounting • Prepare balance sheet; profit and loss; cash flow] • Audit cashier’s report and credit card statement • 15 years of experience in accounting and auditing

TDMG

Is seeking to employ

CARPENTERS LABOURERS ACCOUNTANT

Blue Hills. Is seeking a Must be willing to work 3 days, weekends (Friday- Sunday) Salary: $8.00 per hour

HIGH PRESSURE WELDER ELECTRICIAN

South Caicos. Is seeking a

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

16194

TELECOM SOLUTIONS Is seeking to employ a

DIRECTOR

CONTACT: 344-0689 Positon held by a work permit holder

TEVENA AMBROISE Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary: Based on experience

Salary: Based on experience

CONTACT: 941-3445

CONTACT: 332-1021

CONTACT: 331-9167

16216

Is seeking to employ a

DJ

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

Positions held by work permit holder

TC INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD

ANISE GROCERY STORE

EMAIL: The SMITHCOTCI@GMAIL.COM above position is currently held by a work permit holder

Only those receiving an interview will be contacted after November 1st, 2017

Position is held by a work permit holder16220

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

16204

16187

TOP ‘O’ THE COVE TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

Must be willing to work on weekends and Public Holidays. Work includes general on-the-job assistance. Salary: $7.00 per hour

16266

TCI AGENCY SERVICES

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

STEP IN STYLE CLOTHING AND SHOE DEPOT Cashier $6.25 per hour

DOMINIQUE HAIR CENTER

3 Nail Technician $6.25 per hour 1 Hair Dresser $6.25 per hour 1 Barber $6.25 per hour 1 Color Technician $6.25 per hour

PIERRE JACQUES ALCIME

CONTACT: 231-2167

CONTACT: 241-5678

TROPICAL BAR

WILSON VALBURN

16188

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Labourer $6.25 per hour 16253

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DISHWASHER

BARMAID Salary: $150 per week

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 946-4694

CONTACT: 241-0426

CONTACT: 242-1197

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Position held by a work permit holder

16217

Position held by a work permit holder

16236

Position held by a work permit holder 16235

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YVETTE MARCELIN

WALKIN FUEL

Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 946-4411

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50

Position is held by a work permit holder

16138

Invites suitably persons for the position of

TEACHER

LABOURER Salary: $7.50 per hour.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

CONTACT: 331-0825

Requirements • Must be a practicing Born Again Christian • Must have at least 5 years teaching experience • Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution • Teacher Certifi cate / Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution. • Must have a working knowledge of the A-Beka Curriculum • Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean.

COMPENSATION includes: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Suitable APPLICANTS can forward Resumes along with copies of Qualifications, two (2) Character References.

KITCHEN HELPER HANDY MAN

Salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-232-6835

The Board of Directors, Community Christian Academy At Community Fellowship Centre, A.O.G. Leeward Highway, P.O. Box 939, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. E-Mail: comassem@tciway.tc

16219

16179

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING IN NOVEMBER It’s an exciting time for Provo.

If you have the skills, the attitude and the passion for the restaurant arena, you are what we need.

JOB FAIR Time: 9:00am – 12.00pm Dates: Wednesday 25th &

Thursday 26th October Place: Le Vele Plaza – Grace Bay Please bring your Resume & Status Looking for: Servers Line Cooks

Sous Chef Dishwashers Kitchen Helper Restaurant Supervisor Pastry Cook Administration Helper Driver Bar Tender

provencetci@gmail.com Find us on Face book “Provence”

DEFINITIVE DESIGN GROUP, LTD. 1213 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone Number: (649) 946-4131

Position Needed:

16182

FAMILYCARE MEDICAL SERVICES LTD.

POSITION: PHYSICIAN

MAIN DUTIES: • Conduct outpatient consultations within the

clinic • Perform physical examinations • Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses/ ailments • Perform minor surgical procedures • Advise patient on Health Education • Expected to be part of practice management and administration • Liaising with other healthcare professionals and/ or hospital Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications

CONTACT: 649-431-3262

ASSISTANT MECHANIC JOB BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

STAFF VACANCY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Must have an M.B.B.S. from an accredited University • Must have a minimum of 5 years working in a primary health care setting and a minimum of 3 years working in a secondary health care institution • Must have s minimum of 5 years as a fully registered medical practitioner on a register of a recognized medical board

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16229

GARLAND & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS

On behalf of our clients we are looking for candidates to fill the below vacancies:

1. Everline L. St. Fleur – 1 LABOURER 2. Onick P St. Fleur – 1 LABOURER 3. SNR Studio Beauty & Barber Variety – 1 NAIL TECHNITIAN 4. Ja’Sams Construction – 1 DRY WALL MASON 5. Cheap Car Rental – 2 SALES AGENTS 6. Nobel Security – 1 SECURITY GUARD 7. Benito St. Amour – 1 DOMESTIC WORKER Please submit applications to Unit 12 La Vista Azul, Turtle Cove, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

E-mail alvingarland@garlandandco.com | Tel: 941-5075 16196

We are looking for a skilled Assistant Mechanic to assist in assemble, maintain and repair machinery and vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines and mechanical systems.

An excellent assistant mechanic must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail. You must be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements • Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues • Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability • Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner • Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems • Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components • Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery • Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users • Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles etc.)

• Keep logs of work and report on issues

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as Assistant Mechanic • Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components • Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers) • Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.

• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines • Very good communication skills • A problem-solving ability • Very good physical strength and stamina • High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus

Send resume to email address: hr@doitcenterprovo.com or call (649) 946-4131.

16245

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ACHARO HARVEY

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

AJA’S AUTO PARTS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

ALBERT SMITH

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

ALTAGRACIA RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

ANGELA AQUINO

CLEANER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 345-5305

CONTACT: 231-0670

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Belonger only! Serious inquiries

CONTACT: 332-9606

OUT LINNERS BARBER SHOP

PLUMBER

LABOURER

CONTACT: 245-8046

CONTACT: 347-9990

ALTAGRACIA RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

BULLPEN CLUB

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Salary: $12 per hour

16191

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

16215

KEW TOWN

Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ an experienced

BARBER

with over 5 years’ experience.

Belongers preferred

CONTACT: 332-9606 16242 C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Acting on behalf of our client Dwight Mills. Who is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 3 days per week

CONTACT: 241-5125

16192

Salary: $150 per week

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

16202

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Position is held by a work permit holder 16218

JOB VACANCIES 1) DIVE INSTRUCTORS

CLEANER Salary: $6.25 per hour

BARTENDER Salary: $7.00 per hour

LABOURER

CONTACT: 345-5305

CONTACT: 331-1977

CONTACT: 241-5922

ANITA SIMMONS

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16202

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Position is held by a work permit holder 16232

Acting on behalf of Church of God of Prophecy. Who is seeking to employ a

Looking for SCUBA Diving instructors with experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands dive industry to conduct dive courses, lead dives and snorkel trips, and assist on other eco-adventure activities at Big Blue. Applicants must be a current PADI dive instructors and have the skills and personality for sales, reservations, & public relations. Starting salary of approximately $2200 per month. Positions currently are held by belongers and work permit holders. The deadline for applications is November 17th 2017.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Positon held by a work permit holder 16248

Acting on behalf of CBMS Who is seeking to employ a

2) ECO-TOUR GUIDES

Looking for suitable persons with prior watersports and/or guiding experience to join Big Blue’s team of eco-tour guides and dive instructors. Preference will be given to those with existing knowledge and qualifications in watersports and also in the fields of marine biology, botany and/or ornithology. Applicants must have experience in tropical waters including strong swimming skills. Applicants must be receptive to receiving intensive practical and academic training and be interested in leading educational kayak, paddleboard and snorkeling tours as well as natural history and cultural excursions across the TCI. Applicants with boat driving experience and STCW’95 or STCW’10 certificates & a TCI boat captain’s license preferred and will enjoy a better salary. Applicants must have a friendly and enthusiastic personality with a genuine interest in sharing their knowledge of the Turks and Caicos Islands with others. Starting salary of approximately $1800 per month. Positions currently held by belongers. The deadline for applications is December 15th 2017.

LABOURER $6.50 per hour

LABOURER CONTACT: 231-6028

16279

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CARIBBEAN CRUISIN PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

CREW MEMBER Salary: $1787.50 per month

CONTACT: 946-5406

Position held by a work permit holder 16222

DRUMMER $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5922

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

16185

CRAVE TCI

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

1 EXECUTIVE CHEF

Held by a work permit holder

5 CHEFS

Salary: Based on experience

CONTACT: 241-3057

16234

MECHANIC

$10.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 241-5922

3) KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTORS

PASA or IKO Kite boarding Instructor(s) required to provide kite instruction, lead kite board excursions, and conduct all required kite equipment maintenance. Commission based salary of approximately $2200 per month, 6-days per week for a minimum of 6hrs per day. Only experienced and qualified instructors need apply. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. The deadline for applications is November 17th 2017.

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

16184

DAPHNE OUTTEN Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-4553

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

16224

4) ACTIVITY SALES ASSISTANT

Looking for an energetic and outgoing activity sales person to work at an excursions tour desk in the Club Med resort. Applicants must speak and write fluent French. The applicant must also have a minimum of 2-years of experience with sales & reservations in the tourism industry and have superior PR, computer, and organizational skills.

Preference will be given to anyone with additional languages. All applicants must be presentable, articulate, and be able to work long and flexible hours. Weekends and evenings are mandatory. Wages/Salary relevant with experience and includes base salary of $1,500-1,800 per month plus sales commission. Previously the position at Club Med was held by a work permit holder. Only belongers with genuine French language skills welcome to apply. The deadline for applications is November 29th 2017.

Please drop resume and an appropriate cover letter to Big Blue at the Leeward Marina between the hours of 8am to 5.30pm or e-mail to leeward@ bigblueunlimited.com. Indicate which position you are applying for and why you would make a good addition to the Big Blue team. Provide current and accurate references or contact details. Big Blue Unlimited phone 946-5034, fax 946-5033. Belongers are encouraged to apply and can also to submit copy of resume and cover letter to the Work Permit Board. You will be contacted for an interview if required.

November 4 - 10, 2017

DAPHNE SMITH GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $400 per month

CONTACT: 232-4454

D’DIVA SALON Is seeking to employ a

DIANA’S BAR & RESTAURANT Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER

HAIRDRESSER

Salary: $150 per week

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Positions held by work permit holder 16250

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CONTACT: 242-3365

16190

CONTACT: 246-3267

16221

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DOROTHY ODENA Is seeking to employ a

D’RUDY BEAUTY SALON AND BOUTIQUE AIRPORT ROAD

Is seeking to employ

DOMESTIC WORKER/ CARETAKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 3431154 OR 247-5808 Position is currently held by a work permit holder

16239

ISLAND CAFÉ

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS

Salary: $7.50 per hour Position held by a work permit holder

16239

HEMMINGWAY’S RESTAURANT Is seeking to employ a

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The Help Desk Acts on behalf of its clients Alfreda Ltd/Via Veneto

BARMAID

SOUS CHEF

CONTACT: 342-1465

Salary starts $3000.00 per month.

Applicants must: • Read, write and speak English and fluent Italian.

• Work long hours and on holidays.

• Have extensive knowledge of Italian foods, wine and beverages.

• Excellent communication skills, computer literate • 5-7 years in fine dining restaurant, or 5 star hotel, in F&B department.

• Ensure smooth operations of the kitchen especially in the absence of the head chef • Handle food purchasing and storage activities, carry out inventory control duties • Ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment by following standard operation procedures • Oversee the work of kitchen staff such as preparation and marinating activities • Assist head chef in menu planning and recipe creation activities • Supervise the work of kitchen staff and provide input where needed • Work with the head chef to understand current restaurant trends • Ensure that quality and cost standards are maintained constantly • Work as an auxiliary chef during times of staff shortage • Be responsive to staff suggestions and undertake tasks to ensure customer satisfaction • Conduct regular inspections to ensure that the kitchen, washing areas and equipment are clean and in good working order

Salary: $6.25 per hour

16233

WAITRESS

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

WAITRESS Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 331-0818 Position held by a work permit holder

16231

GLENDA M SMITH GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DRESSMAKER

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Salary: $250 per week Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 946-9710

CONTACT: 2464451 OR 341-2692

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

16111

ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Is seeking to employ a

HELPER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-0275 Position held by a work permit holder

16250

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR

FERMIN’S DELICACIES

Position is held by work permit holder

16199

JARRATT FORBES GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 333-0304

Position is held by a work permit holder 16209

Starting salary $3500.00 month

• Oversee the daily functions of restaurant and staff • Greet Customers and ensure customers are happy • Ensure the process of ensuring food quality, service and cleaning standards are maintained • Assist Owner with hiring and training new staff • Ensure all the standard of Italian Dining Room is being met • Ensure that restaurant is always stocked with supplies by ordering locally and internationally • Build sales and profits • Fully operate Oracle Micros system.

THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. INTERESTED QUALIFIED BELONGER MAY APPLY. EMAIL RESUME TO: reservation@viaveneto.restaurant MARIE MILLWORK Unit#9, Caicos Depot, South Dock. Telephone: 344-3710 Positions: Labourer, Joiner, Cabinet/Furniture Finisher $6.25, $10 per hour

KENNISHA’S RESTAURANT Is seeking to employ a

KENNISHA’S RESTAURANT Is seeking to employ a

JOSEPH BAPTISTE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

BAKER LABOURER Salary: $7.00 per hour

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-5538

CONTACT: 232-5538

CONTACT: 347-5445

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Position is held by a work permit holder 16189

Position is held by a work permit holder 16227

Position is held by a work permit holder 16208

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE – 3rd NOVEMBER 2017)

Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed

Deputy Director – IT - JCB5-01

DEPARTMENT: Central Information & Technology Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,522.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY Deputy Director of Information Technology reports directly to the department head and is a key member of the department’s Executive Management Team.

Will be largely responsible for coordination and planning of all functions of a major organizational unit of the Information Technology Department.

Senior Tax Officer –JCB5-02

DEPARTMENT: Revenue Control Unit LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY To ensure the smooth running and functioning of the section, to ensure that the Revenue Department meets its objectives and to promote and facilitate taxpayer’s compliance.

Data Processor (Administrative Assistant) –JCB5-03 DEPARTMENT: Registration and Citizenship LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4- $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This is an administrative support position, which has departmental responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

Labour Tribunal Secretary – JCB5-04

DEPARTMENT: Labour Tribunal LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY This is an administrative position that will provide support to the President and Members of the Labour Tribunal; and will be responsible for the day running of the Labour Tribunal which includes sitting the President/Chairperson in the hearing room, preparing the Minutes of all Orders made by the Tribunal and will serve as the main liaison point for Labour Tribunal Members.

Psychiatrist - KHB5-05

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health & Substance Dependence LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8-- $51,147.50 per annum and allowances JOB SUMMARY The purpose of this job is to ensure provision of a high standard of Mental Health Care to the residents of Zone 1 (Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay).

Deputy Contract Performance Manager –KHB5-06 DEPARTMENT: Contract Management Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8-- $51,147.50 per annum and allowances

JOB SUMMARY The incumbent is required to monitor and coordinate the implementation of all obligations under the Public –Private Partnership (PPP) hospital project agreement and other pay for performance contracts entered into by the MOHAHS.

Graduate Secondary Teacher – Mathematics & Home Economics -LWB5-07

DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales – (Clement Howell High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

Graduate Secondary Teacher, Business Teacher & Industrial Arts Teacher – LWB5-08

DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: South Caicos – (Marjorie Basden High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

Graduate Primary Teacher – Information Technology – LWB5-09

DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales – (Ianthe Pratt Primary School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

Deputy Director SPPD – JCB5-10

DEPARTMENT: Strategic Policy and Planning Unit LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is a senior professional and technical position.

This post has the responsibility of assisting in shaping facilitating and implementation economic policies to promote sustainable economic and social development.

Program/Research Officer – CFB5-11

DEPARTMENT: Gender Affairs LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is a specialized professional position which has nation-wide responsibility. The post holder is responsible for the coordination of gender oriented programmes and activities that seeks to empower the lives of women and men, boys and girls for compliance with national, regional and international guidelines.

Social Worker –CFB5-12 DEPARTMENT: Social Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 -$33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY To provide professional social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This is a specialized professional position, which has departmental wide responsibility for the elderly, orphans, juveniles, probationers and parolees.

Social Worker – Psychiatric – CFB5-13

DEPARTMENT: Social Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 -$33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The incumbent will apply specialized clinical CONTINUED 

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JOSEPH AGENOR

GARLAND & CO

BLUE HILLS is looking for a

BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS

On behalf of our client we are looking for candidates to fill the below vacancy:

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

KENNETH & SON GARBAGE COLLECTION

GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER

CONTINUED

knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders, conditions and additions.

Civil Engineer – CBB5-14

LABOURER CONTACT: 649-341-5534

GRANT’S GAS STATION

Sales and Marketing Officer –CFB5-16

PUMP ATTENDANT

this position is for work permit renewal 16214

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is looking to fill the following positions:

$6.75

JOB SUMMARY The position provides core support to the Department with respect to Sales and Marketing and as such will lead on recommendations to the Director on the implementation of effective strategies to generate sales revenue and marketing the products and services of Radio Turks and Caicos both locally and internationally.

• Valid Driver’s License Required • Must have strong time-management skills • Be reliable, safety-minded.

to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department/Project Management LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 -$51,147.50 per annum and allowances

JOB SUMMARY The Civil Engineer is responsible for the design for all Government civil works, across the islands, and is required to oversee and monitor their construction, and to conduct regular inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are maintained.

DEPARTMENT: Radio Turks and Caicos LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

CARPENTER $9.00

Please submit applications to Unit 12 La Vista Azul, Turtle Cove, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

E-mail alvingarland@garlandandco.com | Tel: 941-5075 16254

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CONTACT: 343-4671

This positions are for work permit renewal 16201

GRAND TURK LIQUORS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE – 10th NOVEMBER 2017)

News and Sports Journalist – CFB5-17

Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed

Deputy Auditor General

DEPARTMENT: Radio Turks and Caicos LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The incumbent will seek out and report the news and bring it to the public as quickly as possible. The job holder will aim to present stories in a clear, engaging style that’s balanced, honest and fair.

Clerical Assistant – LWB5-16

LABOURER Salary: $6.75 per hour

CONTACT: 946-2262

Position held by a work permit holder 16265

WANTED

DEPARTMENT: DGO – Human Resource Management Directorate LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 3 - $16,707.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the office.

BARMAID

For more details regarding these positions please visit www.gov.tc

for Gashet Bar, Grand Turk. Must be willing to work weekends and bank holidays. $6.25 per hour

Please note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

CONTACT 343 2098

16180

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

16205

DEPARTMENT: Central Information & Technology Unit LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $79,950.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY

The role of Deputy Auditor General (DAG) is a significant leadership appointment with wide-ranging responsibility. As a member of the National Audit Office (NAO) management’s team, the Deputy Auditor General is responsible and accountable to the Auditor General for providing leadership and managing several financial, performance and compliance audits across Government, Statutory and other Public Bodies.

National Pharmacist

DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY

To work with the Ministry in the development and enforcement of pharmacy policies in relation to control of drugs, drug management including procurement, storage, prescribing, dispensing and monitoring of utilization and adverse drug reactions.

The job holder will also be responsible for all aspects of the logistics cycle of drug management.

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc Please note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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DEEP BLUE CLEANING SERVICES Is seeking to employ a

KITEPROVO LONG BAY BEACH

CERTIFIED KITEBOARD INSTRUCTORS

JANITOR

LABOURER

CONTACT: 345-5282

CONTACT: 649-3443333/442-0554

To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Position held by a work permit holder 16263

This position is for work permit renewal 16185

November 4 - 10, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

DUTIES: TEACHING ALL LEVELS OF KITEBOARDING Looking to hire 7 Kiteboard Instructors Must have a minimal of 5 years’ teaching experience. Must be certified kiteboard instructor.

Salary commensurate with experience. The position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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

TELEPHONE: (649)441-5483 info@kiteprovo.com

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DEFINITIVE DESIGN GROUP, LTD.

DEFINITIVE DESIGN GROUP, LTD.

Position Needed:

POSITION NEEDED

1213 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone Number: (649) 946-4131

1213 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone Number: (649) 946-4131

CARPENTERS

ELECTRICIAN

JOB BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

JOB BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a qualified Carpenter to cut, fabricate and install wooden and other structures according to specifications. Your job will entail working in diverse settings to produce steady and functional infrastructure and products.

A carpenter is an individual with great hand dexterity and an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will also have good knowledge of wood properties and other carpentry materials.

Working with little supervision while following all health and safety standards is essential.

The goal is to contribute to the construction and maintenance of strong and long-lasting buildings and products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed • Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or preconstructed items • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible • Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated • Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance • Build scaffolding and other construction structures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as carpenter • Hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials • Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction • Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.)

• Ability to read technical documents and drawings • Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times • Good knowledge of English • Good understanding of basic math • Good physical condition and endurance • High school diploma; Successful completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program is required

Send resume to email address: hr@doitcenterprovo.com or call (649) 946-4131.

We are looking for an experienced Electrician to undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. Your job will involve installing electrical wiring in buildings and poles, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts and repairing appliances.

Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, electricians must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions. The ideal candidate must also be experienced in different kinds of electrical devices and systems.

The goal will be to produce and maintain well functioning electrical connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of electricity in all facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems.

• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems.

• Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breakers panels, etc.)

• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring capability of components.

• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them • Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.

• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as an electrician • Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems • Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints • Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability • Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnight • Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician • Valid license to practice profession

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Send resume to email address: hr@doitcenterprovo.com or call (649) 946-4131.

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LAS BRISAS

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER Salary: $7.00 per hour CONTACT: 946-5306 Position is held by a work permit holder

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION North Caicos

LYNEAL ALEXANDER GIBSON KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Is looking to fill the following positions:

PAINTER

M&L TRUCKING SERVICES

LABOURER

Salary: $150 per week

2 MECHANICS

CONTACT: 649-232-7317

CONTACT: 241-6103

CONTACT: 242-7796

$6.50 per hour

These positions are for work permit renewal 16183

Position is held by a work permit holder 16264

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InterHealth Canada is currently recruiting for 2 Key Senior positions within TCI Hospitals. Successful candidate will be offered excellent packages depending on experience and development and training opportunities within the organisation.

MILLS INSTITUTE

STORE HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

GRAND TURK Is looking for a

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ

LABOURER

$10.00 per hour

MAURICE HANCHELL

Salary: $7.50 per hour

Positions held by a work permit holder 16259

JOCELYN JEAN LOUIS Is looking for one

Must be honest, reliable and hardworking must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour.

JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-9097

CONTACT: MILLSINSTITUTE@ GMAIL.COM

THOMAS & HYACINTH SWANN / R & R MINI MART

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION LTD

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GRAND TURK Is Seeking to Employ a

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

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PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ

2 CERTIFIED CARPENTERS $7.50 per hour

2 CERTIFIED MASONS

HELPER

to work 6 days per week Salary is $6.25 per hour Position currently held by a work permit holder Interested applicants

PLEASE CONTACT 348-9505 16252

$7.50 per hour

1 CERTIFIED TILE SETTER

STORE SUPERVISOR Salary $ 7.50 Per Hour

PLEASE CALL 332-1022

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$7.50 per hour

1 PROJECT ANALYST

with BS Civil Engineering Degree and Diploma$3000 per month Positions are held by work permit holders

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TFM Facilities Manager

– Total Facilities Management (Cockburn Town Medical Centre, Grand Turk).

40 hours per week, based in Grand Turk - Candidate must be qualified to Bachelors Degree or equivalent, hold qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering along with relevant experience of management of Soft Services within a Healthcare setting.

Responsible for a team of 30 and managing all Facilities Services within the Turks & Caicos Island Hospital including Engineering, Grounds, Catering, Housekeeping, Laundry, Reception, Security and Contracted Services.

Soft Services Manager

– Catering, Housekeeping, Portering & Laundry Services (Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales).

40 hours per week, based in Providenciales - Candidate must be qualified to Bachelors Degree or equivalent, hold qualifications within field of responsibility along with relevant experience within a Healthcare setting.

Responsible for a team of 40 and managing all Soft Service Departments within the Turks & Caicos Island Hospital including Catering, Housekeeping, Laundry services.

Both roles include full responsibility for budgetary management and control, due diligence, legislative and contractual compliance and personnel management for respective staff within respective teams. Roles include requirement to travel to sister sites to complete work tasks and project work as required by the organisation and 'on-call responsibilities' for FM services, and in the event of Disaster and Emergency situations.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply in writing together with an up to date curriculum vitae to: dpinnock@interhealthcanada.tc

Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Associate JOB DESCRIPTION

We require a Barrister/Solicitor/Advocate with general civil litigation experience. Broad experience of commercial/civil litigation is a requirement and knowledge of employment litigation would be an asset.

The primary area of work would be commercial litigation, but would include general civil and employment law litigation at tribunal, first instance, and higher court levels.

Considerable advocacy and trial experience is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • • •

Called or eligible to be called to the Bar of Turks and Caicos Islands Minimum of 6 years PQE Very good oral and written communications skills Must be willing to work independently, under pressure and multi-task.

Possess valid driver’s license Computer literate

Salary commensurate with work experience and qualifications All interested and qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit their application details to the Labour Board, Turks and Caicos Islands Government. This position is not presently held by a work permit holder.

Applications should be submitted to the address below no later than November 6, 2017.

Misick & Stanbrook Richmond House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands. Tel: +1 (649) 946-4732. Fax: +1 (649) 946-4734 Email: Info@MisickStanbrook.tc | Website: www.MisickStanbrook.tc

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November 4 - 10, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS DEEP BLUE CLEANING SERVICES Is seeking to employ a

is seeking one

JANITOR

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

VACANCY NOTICE Terminal Cleaner (Grand Turk)

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 345-5282

REPORTS TO: Engineering and Maintenance Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Position held by a work permit holder 16263

The cleaner performs janitorial duties to include terminal and landside surroundings. Cleans building floors by sweeping, moping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing them using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).

TC GAS LTD.

THE ANGELA RESTAURANT AIRPORT ROAD Is looking for a

To work 6 days a week interested persons please

CONTACT US ON #339-3585

or email enquiries @mcn.tc

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DOMESTIC WORKER to work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-346-9555

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NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, a police certificate and a copy of the passport photo page.

Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Financial Group, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 10th of November, 2017.

WAGES: $7.00 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 10, 2017

All Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport hrrecruitment@tciairports.com

Location

60902/62, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, comprising 0.76 acres.

Description

The Windermere is an 8,700 square foot, 5-bedroom, 2 story villa, located on Caravel Road in Leeward. Has a private 120 feet custom dock, double garage, and mature landscaping. A reserve price will be fixed for the auction.

Title

Private & Absolute

Proprietor

555 Blue Haven Ltd.

Approximate Area

0.76 acres

Location

Title No. 50202/110 & 114, Whitby, North Caicos. The property is located in the Whitby Section of North Caicos in a residential subdivision of Kings Road.

Description

The subject properties comprise two adjoining beachfront lots which are currently undeveloped land only; the combined site areas are approximately 1.29 acres and approximately 224 linear feet of direct beach frontage. A reserve price will be fixed for the auction.

Title

Private & Absolute

Proprietor

Jon Michael Hayes Shibley

Approximate Area

1.29 acres, Parcel 110 (0.54 acres), Parcel 114 (0.75 acres)

Location

10203/273,274,275,276,277&279, Grand Turk.

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PREMIER SOLUTIONS

DATABASE DESIGNER

We are looking to recruit a Database Designer whose responsibilities will be developing and maintaining digital libraries, including developing and updating all necessary digital design elements. The successful candidate must have strong technical experience in working with system infrastructures and advanced design skills in Adobe Suite Creative Cloud.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 7 years experience in developing and managing large database systems and coordinating multiple digital libraries.

• Working experience with website development and consultation skills with proficient knowledge of CSS and HTML5.

• Integration of database elements with client assets and deployment experience in Linux and FreeBSD environments.

• Experience of following W3C web standards to address accessibility specifications.

• Analytical and project management experience of multiple digital product libraries as a Product Coordinator or similar role.

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite in particular InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Working experience with corporate brand development and rollout of new creative assets in line with updated branding across online platforms and printed media.

• A bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Design or closely related fields.

• Experience with billing, tracking, invoicing and client management.

Send resume to tcpremiersolutions@gmail.com 16236

Description

North

West

Suburbs,

The Subject Properties are undeveloped residential lots on an elevated ridge to the west of North Creek. Offered individually or together.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Daniel S. Simmons

Approximate Area

Parcel 273 - 0.26 acres, 274 - 0.36 acres, 275 – 0.43 acres, 276 – 0.47 acres, 277-0.45 acres, 279 – 0.39 acres

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

Meridian Financial Group P.O. Box 599, Level 2, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I Tel. (649) 941-3082 Fax (649) 941-3223

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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

PROJECT MANAGER

Great House Management Limited [Sailrock] is seeking a qualified candidate for the position below:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least fifteen years suitable experience as a Project Manager on large commercial and residential building projects, together with a suitable professional qualification in Construction Management. A proven track record demonstrating the ability to complete projects on time, within budget, to a high standard of quality, and all within a demanding schedule must be shown. Strong leadership, communication and organization skills are essential, together with experience with very high quality finishings. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER • The Assistant General Manager serves as a supporting role to the General Manager.

The Assistant General Manager is responsible for the development and execution of resort operations while maintaining the integrity of Sailrock Resort service standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary starts at US$70k per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

This is a new position and is immediately available. Applications must be made in writing and should include career history and the names and contact details of at least two references. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should also submit copies of their application to the Labour Board. All applications will be properly reviewed and suitably qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications should be received by 6th November 2017 and sent to:

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

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HEAD SWIM TEACHER Swim and Surf TCI is a non-profit organisation established to provide a sustainable, consistent and affordable swimming programme and swim teacher training programme for the community of the Turks and Caicos Islands

We currently seek to employ a

• Working directly with the General Manager to manage all activities on property including employees, maintenance, sales, profit and loss controls • Demonstrating visible operational leadership and management to the resort staff • Coordinating, directing and managing resort operations to achieve maximum profitability, ensure guest satisfaction, protect the financial aspects of the business and maintain the building • Creating an environment that assures consistent guest satisfaction • Overseeing various resort department managers • Demonstrating a passion and understanding for company goals, concepts, practices and procedures • Monitoring the performance of the resort through analysis of guest satisfaction and financial reports • Working with Executive Director and corporate accounting team to prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial reports • Understanding and presenting impact of revenue, profit, or expenses that could affect financial results to executive leadership • Understanding and taking action using date from monthly P&L reports • Ensuring that product quality standards are met in all areas of the resort as it relates to the appearance, levels of maintenance and cleanliness • Establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs to protect the physical assets of the resorts • Building and maintaining strong working knowledge of HOA relationships • Managing and setting room rates • Oversight of event and special service activities to ensure overall success of the event operationally and financially

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE/BE:

Head Swim Teacher to work alongside our Executive Board of Directors in developing our programmes for children and adults.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:• Learn to Swim School programming and implementation • Open water swimming programming and implementation • Out of water education with regards to nutrition, healthy and active lifestyle • Water safety awareness and drowning prevention education • Liaising with the VP of Swimming and VP of Surfing with the development and implementation of the mentor programme.

• Responsible for supervising volunteers and mentors • Develop and encourage the development of competitive swim teams both in the community and schools throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

• Liaise with Treasurer on costs and yearly budget planning, on cost effective procurement and purchasing of swim training equipment and supplies.

• Liaise with Public Relations Officer regarding press releases, fundraising initiatives and activities in order to secure sponsorship for the programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Must have a minimum of 25 years experience and must possess certification as a Swimming Teacher for infant, preschool, children, teenagers and adults with a recognised professional association (e.g. Royal Life Saving Australia, AustSwim etc), CPR and First Aid certification Royal Life Saving Society required along with the willingness to obtain local certifications from authorised providers. Certification as an Aquatic Trainer is required in order to develop a trainee instructor programme to obtain international certification. It would be an advantage to have worked with individuals with special abilities/autism and would be willing to undertake a professional development course in that area to further enhance the programme for the TCI Community. Must have proven experience in developing and presenting water safety awareness programmes to members of the community at all levels. To organise and manage competitive sports activities, promote the development of increased fitness and active lifestyle through swimming, organise and manage social activities for students and parents, have the ability to encourage the confidence and skills of individual participants and trainees in the programme. Have the ability to work on their own to meet the demands of the programme and a degree of professionalism to liaise confidently with the Executive Board of Directors and the TCI community at large.

Salary is $30,000 per annum.

Deadline for Application is November 13th 2017 Please fax your application to: 1 649 946 8506 Email: swimandsurftci@gmail.com

Please copy application to: Labour Commissioner Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

• • • • • • •

Must have at least 5 or more years in Similar Post Working Knowledge of Opera system and or RDP systems preferred Solid computer skills, including MS Office, Excel spreadsheet and MS Word Well-organized and detail oriented Exceptional communication and writing skills Understanding Labor relations (where appropriate) Working Knowledge of Housekeeping, Front Desk, Maintenance & Food & Beverage department • Proven success managing budgets • MS/ED.M in International Hospitality & Tourism

SALARY RANGE

• $50,000 - $75,000 yearly

Please submit applications to Stacey-Ann Albert: • Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales • Email: humanresource@southcaicos.com Interested Turks and Caicos Islands must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Work Permit Board.

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ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS POLICE FORCE

VACANCY

BELINDA LAZARRE MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY

BRANFORD HARVEY PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for a

Is looking for a

NANNY LABOURER

Communications Officer POSTING DATE: CLOSING DATE: MINISTRY/INSTITUTION: DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: LOCATION: REPORTS TO: SUPERVISES POSTS:

November 4 - 10, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

(20th October 2017) (6th November 2017) Royal TCI Police Force Commissioners Office Providenciales Commissioner of Police Nil

to work 6 days per week salary $200.00 per week

to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-344-3761

CONTACT: 649-341-3247

this position is for work permit renewal 13616

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Communications Officer is responsible for developing and coordinating all forms of internal and external communications for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. The Communications Officer will liaise with local and international media agencies where required, other Government media officers and senior members of the RT&CIPF and other stakeholders and partners to deliver the RT&CIPF Media, social Media and Communications Strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: ESSENTIAL • Experience of working within a communications, media or public relations environment.

• Experience of delivering communications using all forms of media including social media and website management.

DESIRABLE • A degree in any of the following Journalism English, Business, Media Studies, Marketing or equivalent.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing • Excellent team worker • Broad range of IT skills including the management of websites, social media, Word and Excel • Confident in presenting and speaking to a range of audiences • Able to work with limited supervision and on own initiative • Able to prioritise work in line with strategic aims RESPONSIBILITIES: • Planning and coordinating all forms of internal and external communications for the RT&CIPF • Developing and implementing communication strategies • Providing advice and guidance regarding communications and media strategies to the Force Executive and others Officers as required.

• To be the point of contact for all media enquiries, enquiries from individuals and other agencies in all formats (social media, telephone and email) • Environment scanning of press agencies to highlight issues that may impact upon the RT&CIPF • Production of Video Logs and other videos as required for media releases or as part of policing campaigns • Devising and coordinating media opportunities for the RT&CIPF • Organising press conferences and other media related events • Maintaining and updating the RT&CIPF website • Managing and updating information and engaging with users of the RT&CIPF social media sites • The management of the media and communications following a major emergency of disaster • Production of an in Force monthly newsletter HOURS OF WORK: • The job holder is required to work (8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) • On occasions, flexibility is required in response to emergency situations of policing operations to provide communications support to the Force Executive Salary: $25,625.04 per annum Allowances: $15,600 per annum

APPLICATIONS

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources, Old Airport Road, Grand Turk and Sent by email to: Rex.Swann@tcipolice.tc with the subject line being: Communications Officer, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Police Force Ordinance. Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.

SELECTION PROCESS

Stage 1. Application Stage 2. Paper sift Stage 3. Interview - Those successful at stage 2 will be invited for formal interview

KEY DATES

• The closing date for applications is midday (6th November 2017) • Interview dates to be advised 16176

this position is held by a work permit renewal 13614

ALLIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

CACTUS KRAFTS

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

SALES PERSON SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 332-0800

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CARDINAL ARTHUR MIDDLE CAICOS

TECHNICIAN Is to provide technical support within the properties it manages.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $9.00 per hour INTERESTED PERSON CAN EMAIL RESUMES TO ALLIEDMANAGEMENT@ USA.NET DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15TH, 2017

16287

Is seeking to employ a

MASON Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0730

Position is held by a work permit holder 16291

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS BAYVIEW MOTORS LTD. Is seeking looking to employ an

Automotive Repair Technician DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment • Test parts and systems to ensure they are working properly • Follow checklists to make sure all critical parts are examined • Perform basic auto care and maintenance services • Replace worn or malfunctioning parts • Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess adequate tools to perform duties • Must be able work with little or no supervision • Must have experience using computerized diagnostic equipment • Must possess a valid TCI Driver’s License.

• Must possess applicable ASE Certification or equivalent Salary range is $28.00 - $30.00 per flat rate hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please email all application to syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Bayview Motors Ltd. P.O Box 619, Leeward Highway, Providenciales

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November 4 - 10, 2017

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CAYS CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. is seeking employment for the following:

Salary: $6.50 per hour

1) LABOURER

CONTACT: 244-0065

CONTACT 342-1222

Position is held by a work permit holder 16301

Interested candidate may

regarding employment

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D & S CONSTRUCTION

CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST

CLARENCE WALKIN

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN/ MAINTENANCE WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER

CONTACT: 332-4903

CONTACT: 347-0890

CONTACT: 231-0337

Salary: $7.00 per hour

Position is held by a work permit holder 16298

BLUE MOUNTAIN Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Position is held by a work permit holder 16302

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Position is held by a work permit holder 16274

SEEKS

Main duties will be domestic duties. Must be able to speak English, Salary starts at $6.50 per hour

to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

Will have to work 6 days a week.

Deadline for applications is November 17th 2017.

CONTACT: 649-7217 this position is held by a

Interested persons should send applications via fax at (649) 941-8472

Only applicants selected will be contacted. 16299

13613

Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 345-3914

16289

Is looking for an

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

CORIELAN SMITH

MW LTD.

Deseree Mcintosh

PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for a

work permit holder

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ASSISTANT GALLERY MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post secondary degree in arts or related discipline • Minimum 10 years experience in silks screen printing • Commercial painting and design • In-depth knowledge of materials from screen printing • Impeccable customer service skills • Liaising with suppliers and customers • Office and computer skills (MS Office and Photoshop) • Art Painting • Art Instruction • Bookkeeping • Must be available to work long hours, weekends and holidays especially during the season

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Manual Silk Screen

RONALD STORE BLUE HILLS Is looking to fill the following positions

TC GAS LTD. is seeking one

YGERNE WILSON Is looking for a

Remuneration: $12.00 per hour plus commission

Contact: Albert 649-242-4548 for more information and in order to submit resumes/portfolios.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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

CASHIER LABOURER Salary $6.25 per hour.

CONTACT: 649-244-2327

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

To work 6 days a week interested persons please

CONTACT US ON #339-3585

or email enquiries @mcn.tc

16195

LABOURER to work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-7369

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Y.A.3.B CONSULTANCY

WILLIAMS CATERING SERVICES

Is seeking to employ and acting on behalf of our clients

• COOK

B&D BEAUTY SALON

PROVO ELECTRIC

1 SALON HELPER

• LABOURER • PLUMBER • ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

$9.00 per hour BLAZE CONSTRUCTION

Starting Salary $6.25

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Work permit renewal Please email resume to dave@turksheadbeer.com Provo Beverages Industrial Park, Providenciales, TCi

$8.50 per hour MANGROVE BAY BAR AND ENTERTAINMENT

BARTENDER

$7.00 per hour

Strong communications skills Sound technical knowledge of brewing, winemaking and distilling Understanding of microbiology and aseptic lab technique Ability to maintain organized records of brew and quality control data] Efficient computer skills

Salary $50,000 per year or commensurate with experience

CARPENTER

Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 or call Tel # 946-4726 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible

• Day to day running od brewing and bottling and canning operation • Winemaking and alcoholic malt beverages • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selectionhandling and assessment of raw materials and grains • Controlling quality of product and keeping the facility and equipment clean and operation.

• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Purchasing of raw materials.

• • • • •

$7.00 per hour EXPRESS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

GORDON SUPPLY

HEAD BREWER SKILLS

$6.50 per hour

1 HAIRSTYLIST

• LABOURER • STORE CLERK

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44 CLASSIFIEDS

DOM DESIGN LTD Is seeking to employ a

DOMINIQUE HAIR CENTER AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

EARLE HILTON FULFOR MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY

Is seeking to employ a

ERCO LTD

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

1 MANAGER 2 HAIRSTYLIST $6.25 per hour

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

1 PEDICURIST $6.25 per hour

1 NAIL TECHNICIAN $6.25

1 COLOR TECHNICIAN

CONTACT: 241-1242

CONTACT: 946-5123 Positions held by work

FABULOUS STYLE BARBER SHOP AND BEAUTY SALON

HABITAT CONSTRUCTIONS

16267

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

4 BARBERS Salary: Based on Commission

CONTACT: 245-7776

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JEAN CLAUDETTE MALCOLM

permit holders

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PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for a

LABOURER to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-231-6667

this position is for work permit renewal 13610

JOSEPH MORLEY Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

Must be willing to work 3 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

Salary: $6.50 per hour Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking

CONTACT: 232-0023

CONTACT: 344-2541

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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LUCIENNE D. HANDFIELD

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

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MARC CORNER CAR WASH Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-331-1074

This position is for work permit renewal 13604

Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

CONTACT: 346-8047

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BUTLER

Salary: $7.00 per hour

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

CONTACT: 341-7837

CONTACT: 231-1368

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

HAYES ELEVATOR

HUDSON STEPHENSON JENNINGS

169290

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

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KEW TOWN

Estel plumbing is seeking a

PLUMBING SUPERVISOR

Must have IUEC or NAEC CET certification.

Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in installation and maintenance Salary: $50 per hour

CONTACT: 247-6786

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• 20 years in commercial, residential and Industrial in this position • Trades qualification ticket • Class B gas ticket • Must be able to provide job quotations • Capable of plumbing designs • Computer Skills • Ordering materials • Liaise with Architects, consultants and clients • Must have excellent leadership and communication skills • Salary is $2500 per month

CONTACT: 649-241-039716276

ISLAND GAMING REQUIRES A

GAMING TECHNICIAN

Is seeking to employ a

CERTIFIED ELEVATOR MECHANIC

LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-0236

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KITEPROVO LONG BAY BEACH

CERTIFIED KITEBOARD INSTRUCTORS DUTIES: TEACHING ALL LEVELS OF KITEBOARDING Looking to hire 7 Kiteboard Instructors Must have a minimal of 5 years’ teaching experience. Must be certified kiteboard instructor. Salary commensurate with experience. The position is currently held by a work permit holder.

TELEPHONE (649)441-5483 info@kiteprovo.com

Minimum 5 years experience. Must be able to repair and maintain all types of slot machines.

Must also be experienced in slot accounting and analysis. Valid drivers licence and clean police record essential. Must be willing to work holidays and weekends. Salary negotiable.

CONTACT: 343 2098 This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

MARICE SIMMONS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

MARIE C. P. WILLIAMS FIVE CAYS Is looking for a

DISCOVERY BAY

DOMESTIC WORKER

In search of an experienced person to work in the home caring for children and completing household tasks.

Salary $10.00 per hour • Must have at least 5 years experience working with children • Must have CPR Certification • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must be willing to clean and prepare meals as needed • Must speak English and Spanish or French

Please email resume to: lisegula37@gmail.com Position being advertised for work permit holder.

Applications for qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders will be accepted.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-8063

CONTACT: 332-5020

Position is held by a work permit holder 16197

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MARIE CLYDONNE CHARLIE THE BIGHT Is looking for a

CARETAKER CLEANER To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

this position is for work permit renewal 13606

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DOMESTIC WORKER IN PERSONAL HOME

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BLUE HILLS Is looking for a

DRIVER CLEANER

ESTEL PLUMBING LTD

REQUIREMENTS:

$8.50 per hour

SIGN MAKER

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to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-241-3896

this position is for work permit renewal 13615

MARIE SHOP FIVE CAYS Is looking for a

HANDYMAN To work 5 days per week

salary $6.25 per hour this position is for work permit renewal

CONTACT: 649-343-1101

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JOB VACANCIES STORE CLERKS

Duties: Mainly sales and customer service handling

LABOURER

Duties: Warehouse Maintenance

Duties: For general duties such as cleaning and washing

1 DISHWASHER 1 KITCHEN HELPER 1 LABOURER

SUPERVISORS

Duties: Supervising store activities, inventory and staff etc.

LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES & GRAND TURK Telephone: (649) 331-6020, (649) 231-4101 (649) 339-4663 Fax: 941-8155. Email: info@kbhomecenter.com Salary is negotiable Must be willing to work six days per week. Positions available immediately

BARMAID Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 441-0548

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SECURITY GUARD $6.25-$8.00 per hour

CLEANER

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

CONTACT: 946-5396 16317

C&J CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

V&M Security, Maid to clean, Spotless Car Wash, Provo Stevedoring, Discount Auto Parts

DOMESTIC HELPER

APPLICATIONS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ

BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY

CAICEDO PUB HOUSE

S&G CONSTRUCTION

BAY BISTRO

ANANDA LTD. / KB HOME CENTER

CARPENTER Salary: $8.00 per hour

CAR WASHER

CONTACT: 333-1199

SALES CLERK

Position is currently held by a work permit holder

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$6.25 per hour

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$6.25 per hour

MECHANIC

$12-$30 per hour $6.25 per hour

Held by work permit holder

CONTACT: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

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CASABLANCA CASINO

CAICOS CAFÉ LTD. Is seeking to employ a

Is looking for the following

Chef de Partie

1 WAITRESS

• Must be able to work weekends, nights 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 based on experience and quality of work

All resumes CV’s letters of reference along with a clean police record must be delivered at Caicos Café Bar and grill, Grace Bay, Providenciales 16324

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Salary $12/ hour (tip included in hourly pay) Excellent customer service, full knowledge of point of sale system, understanding of the nature of Casino business and its requirements, excellent physical condition carrying drinks and walking for hours, full knowledge of food and beverage.

1 LABOURER/ KITCHEN HELPER

Salary $10/hour Excellent physical condition carrying heavy delivery stock, moving heavy kitchen equipment, preparation of bar stock needs.

All candidates should have at least 2-5 years’ experience in the same field. Must be willing to work on weekends, night shifts and holidays

Please drop of CV’s at the Casablanca Casino, address to HR. Positions are held by work permit holders16330

BAYVIEW MOTORS Is looking to employ an experienced

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR 13217, by KH Capital Limited For the development of Solar Carport has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60805/29 The Bight & Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Solar Carport On The Existing Parking Lot. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Dated Posted: 16323

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and administering various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel • Planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department. Participating in developing department goals, objectives and systems • Implementing and annually updating compensation programs; rewriting job descriptions as necessary; conducting annual salary surveys and developing merit pool (salary budget); analyzing compensation; monitoring the performance evaluation program and revising as necessary.

• Developing, recommending and implementing personnel policies and procedures; preparing and maintaining employee handbooks on policies and procedures; change reporting, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness, information activities program and cash flow.

• Conducting recruitment effort for all full-time and temporary employees; conducting newemployee orientations; monitoring career-pathing programs, employee relations counseling and exit interviewing; writes and places advertisements.

• Establishing and maintaining department records, reports and logs. Participating in administrative staff meeting and attends other meetings, such as seminars.

• Maintaining company organization charts and employee directory • Evaluating reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals.

• Recommending new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of departments and services performed.

• Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Possess a tactful, friendly but firm manner • Ability to present information to groups as well as individuals • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; good organizational abilities • Proficient in MS Office applications, good administrative and other computer skills • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, problem resolution skills and negotiating skills • Ability to build strong relations ships and credibility with employees • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and ethically • Ability to manage the HR over sight of 50-100 employees • Human Resource Certification or related field required • MUST possess 2+ years of Human Resource work experience • Salary range between 42K - 45K per annum commensurate with experience.

The position offers attractive financial and professional rewards for a committed individual. If you have the required skills, please send your CV via email to: hr@ tciautogroup.com or in person at Bayview Motors Ltd. At Suzie’s Turn, Leeward Highway. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted 16344

46 CLASSIFIEDS KIN KHOW LITTLE HAVANA Is seeking to employ a CIGAR LOUNGE CAFÉ Providenciales/Grand Turk Is seeking to employ

$6.25 per hour

COOK

$8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-7791

Positions held by a work permit holder 16333

MARTHA C CAMPBELL THE LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

FN&M VARIETY Is seeking to employ a

STOCKER

KITCHEN HELPER STORE CLERKS KITCHEN HELPER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 3473871 OR 231-7099

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Held by a work permit holder

PROPERTY CARETAKER

CASHIER CLEANER

CONTACT: 246-3681

CONTACT: 345-2090

Salary: $6.50 per hour

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Salary: $6.25 per hour

FULL-TIME VILLA CHEF IS NEEDED

REQUIREMENTS • Candidate to have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience, at least a minimum of five (5) years in Luxury Villas.

• Must have you own vehicle • Ability to perform Culinary arts at a confident and spectacular high end • Meal Prep cook • Master Italian, French, Asian, Kosher, Vegan and Paleo cuisine • Available to communicate

effective with VIP Guests, Owners and Suppliers • First-Aid certified • Medical examination to confirm health fitness • Deep cleaning of entire kitchen • Housekeeping when required • Excellent written and spoken English This position is new.

Belongers preferred Salary Range: $1500-$2000 per month

For further information email glennrgerrard@gmail.com 16292

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MAXINE WALKIN BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

TEMPORARY IP/ VAS ENGINEER

MESSENGER BAPTIST CHURCH FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

BRUCE TWA (946-4261)

DOMESTIC WORKER

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

The IP/VAS Engineer will be responsible for the real-time management of all VAS, HSPA/ LTE Core (Mobile packet core), Broadband IP based networks. They will assist in the design and implementation of all IP Core, Mobile Packet Core and Charging System Networks.

They will also manage and maintain Policy and Charging Infrastructure. They will provide first-line identification and resolution of faults, and ensure that all required documentation is maintained in a timely basis.

BABYSITTER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CLEANER

5 days per week to clean, wash, Iron and assist where necessary. Part Time. Salary $10/hr.

CONTACT: 342-3717

CONTACT: 241-3609

CONTACT: TWA@TMWLAW.TC OR 946-4261.

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MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the design, installation and support of all Packet Core and IP based systems to support the technical operations of the business.

• Design IP Numbering an addressing schemes, Development, Configuration and Implementation of IP based systems • Perform dimensioning and capacity planning of IP network • Planning, designing and management of all Mobile Packet Core technologies.

• Management and maintenance of all Ericsson Charging System Nodes CCN, SDP, AIR. • Management and maintenance of all Packet Core systems which include, Ericsson SGSN-MME, EPG, Ericsson Mobile Packet Backbone Network (MPBN) for LTE, WCDMA, DNS and AAA. • Responsible for operation and maintenance of all Policy and Mobile Data Billing Systems • Responsible for all IP based systems, which include Cisco network devices (Routers and Switches), SUN Solaris/Linux servers, Checkpoint and Juniper Firewalls to ensure their high availability.

• Managing and coordinating activities that involves updates and changes by external partners in including Roaming and ISP upstream providers.

• Develop and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance policies and procedures, such as regular backups, spares inventory, to ensure high availability of all VAS and IP based systems.

• Ensure that Digicel TCI continue to operate on secure local and wide area networks with the implementation of VPN technologies and firewall policy management • Ensure that network metrics are closely monitored (QoS and KPIs) and captured so as to provide proactive network management, as well as regular feedback on network performance in the form of reports to management • Provide IP Support to other departments and external parties as required

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

• 5-7 years’ experience in VAS and IP based network design, implementation and administration • CCNA, CCNP certification and Solid hands on experience with Cisco devices • In-depth knowledge of switching, routing, technologies, DNS, Mobile data LTE, WCDMA, GSM • In-depth knowledge of Ericsson Charging System, CCN, SDP, AIR. • In-depth knowledge and experience with UNIX and/or Linux systems.

• Design, implementation and operational knowledge of network security (VPN, firewall management, intrusion detection) • Knowledge of ISP/Service provider IP configurations • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences.

DEADLINE:

Salary: 150 per week

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POSITION AVAILABLE

Audio/Video Editor

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for Preparing programs for television, advertisements, titles and graphics

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for creative materials liaising with the creative team, graphic designer and the Marketing Director to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.

• Responsible for accuracy and consistency of written, visual and web materials.

• Work with various offices to produce production schedules for creative proofs and liaise with international offices.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills: • Certificate or Diploma related to video editing • Eight or more years experience in Television Broadcasting (must possess relevant certification) with good production/trafficking skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment.

• Skilful operator of Audio/Video Editing Systems working on both online and offline materials as well as on special communication projects • Knowledge of TV, Camera, and Lighting for Quality Control, Animations, Motion Graphics • Production experience, good interpersonal skills and creative ability, good storytelling skills, a methodical mind, and ability to communicate well.

• Ability to meet deadlines and have strong organizational skills as well as an eye for detail.

• Management skills would be an asset.

• Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays Salary commensurate with experience.

Send Resumes to kay@acltci.tc or P.O. Box 230 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

No telephone calls please.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD FORWARD THEIR RESUME TO HRTCI@ DIGICELGROUP.COM, NO LATER THAN November17,2017 16320

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OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP

Guest Services Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets guest and processes resort orientation and in-room registration • Keeps current on resort accommodations, services and area attractions • Responds to guest inquiries for information • Arranges for services requested by the guest by working with other departments as appropriate • Stays current with developments in the resort by reviewing and updating the communication log • Maximizes revenue and cash flow by promoting resort services, amenities, food & beverage outlets and services • Makes reservations accordance with resort's yield management practices • Processes guest credit at check-in in accordance with resort policy • Identifies and records special billing instructions and notifies Accounting • Obtains appropriate approvals and signatures • Follows resort policy on posting and cash banks • Creates a Grace Bay Club experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of: o Ownership - Takes personal responsibility and shows initiative in work planning and problem-solving. o Personalized Service - Shows personal attention to guests' unique needs, interests and expectations. o Expertise - Keeps informed and demonstrates job knowledge, following all job and service standards. o Natural Approach - Provides genuine service through actions that display self-confidence, grace and courtesy to guests and colleagues.

Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $2,500 - $2,900 per month

DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP

Fine Dining Restaurant Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in Food & Beverage Management • A minimum of 4 years’ experience operating a luxury a la carte restaurant • Experience in quality and efficiency initiatives • Must be able to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization.

• Responsible for ordering and receiving food and beverage shipments.

• Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.

• Responsible for hiring and training restaurant staff • Evaluate employees and conduct shift line ups and restaurant cost controls • Micros Administrative Knowledge Required.

• Certified Departmental Trainer • Extensive knowledge of wines from around the world (Sommelier educational training would be an added advantage) • Expertise in fine wines and knowledge of Wine Spectator’s

Award Process.

• Ability to conduct Wine Training / tasting and pairing with food.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $38,000 - $48,300 per month DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP

Sommelier

Job Overview: Grace Bay Club Food and Beverage operation is looking for a Sommelier that will be responsible of all aspects of the resorts wine programs - purchasing, storage, and selling, training staff.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the complete satisfaction of all guests.

• Actively support, demonstrate and energize the Grace Bay Resorts' Credo and Mission.

• Direct, implement and maintain our service and management philosophy, which serves as a guide to respective staff.

• Decide on what wines etc to provide our guests, patrons and owners • Cost control and inventory management • Ensure that dining patrons are able to find a wine within their budget that fits their tastes and complements their food.

• Work with the culinary staff to find suitable wines to pair with dishes on the menu.

• Work on the floor of the restaurant, helping customers to decide the exact wine that best meets their needs.

In order to participate in an incentive program which is derived from the overall Beverage Sales, this sommelier position will also be responsible for the following aspects of the beverage department: • Inventory and Ordering - Responsible for keeping track of working bar inventories, storeroom inventory. Negotiates pricing with suppliers. Receive, check, and enter items into inventory upon arrival, and ensure that paperwork is processed for bookkeeping and payment.

• Pricing and Sales Transactions – This person should know their numbers. Should be able to cross check the sales numbers against the inventory received.

• Loss Prevention and Maximizing Profit (Got to be strong in this area). - This position will be tasked with preventing product loss and maximizing profit. Data derived by comparing inventory with individual bartender sales and total sales figures is communicated to upper management. Any inconsistency needs to be dealt with immediately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Master Sommelier or equivalent • High school diploma, some/all college • 2+ years’ experience as Head Sommelier in a 4/5 star establishment • International experience preferred, • Been a successful salesman in the previous restaurants of employment, worked with wine lists that cover all the regions represented in our wine list. (United States, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Europe) and have an education as Sommelier This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $28,000 - $36,000 per annum

DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP

Cook

Job Overview: A Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $10.00 - $11.50 per hour DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: December 1, 2017

Mixologist

Lead Bar Mixologist The Grace Bay Club is looking for a proven Mixologist, who is passionate about the art of hand crafted cocktails, beer and wine to give our guests the full Food and Beverage experience.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Bar Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service • Maintain a professional but engaging interaction with Resort’s guests and colleagues.

• Assist guests regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way • Mix drinks and control the beverage stock as per guidelines • Extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits • Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions • Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods • Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards • Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous International Mixologist experience in leading hotels/resorts.

• Certified in Flair Bartending from reputed institution.

• Excellent knowledge of all beverage products, beer, wine and spirits • Previous point of sale system experience an asset • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities • Highly responsible & reliable • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): • Constant standing and walking throughout shift • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $3,000 - $3,400 per month

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 30, 2017 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1081 Email: delthia.russell@gracebayclub.com | Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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Sports National PRESTIGE BEAUTY SALON & BOUTIQUE KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

POSITION AVAILABLE:

PRESSER

• Minimum of 5 years experience in pressing with emphasis on specialty items; wedding gowns, cocktail dresses, drapes, suits etc.

• Excellent finishing quality and efficiency is required.

• Must be able to stand for long hours and manage hot working conditions.

• Must be fluent in English and be a team worker.

• All applicants will be required to demonstrate skills.

• Pay dependent on pieces pressed per hour, approx. $12/hr.

Email resume to info@pioneertci.com

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BARBER Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 345-2403

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Marketing & Communications Specialist JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re looking for a results-driven marketing and sales representative to actively seek out, court and engage new clients. Through marketing both online and offline you will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost topline revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability. The ideal candidate will be able to combine excellent customer service with, have proven, prospecting, negotiating and closing skills, be self-confident and highly motivated to sell.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have proven knowledge of HubSpot CRM/Marketing software as well as MS Office and Big Commerce Websites.

• Minimum Education and Workplace Experience required: Associate College Degree, 6 year’s minimum of Marketing Experience with Marketing, Social Media, and Sales Diplomas.

• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.

• Excellent marketing, selling, communication and negotiation skills.

• Proven knowledge current of social media and online marketing techniques.

• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent public speaking skills.

• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.

• Generating sales leads through online and offline channels.

• Customer oriented, excellent communication and presentation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present, promote and sell our products to prospective customers.

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.

• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling/email and follow up on responses.

• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.

• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products.

• Develop easy-to-use, clear, concise, comprehensible content for web based blog and social media outlets.

• Optimize our website for search engines and improve search-engine rankings.

• Develop relationships with websites to obtain quality links.

• Develop and maintain social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. • Drive traffic to websites using a variety of methods.

• Design, manage and deliver email lists.

• Craft email campaigns and integrate other online presences including social media outlets with email campaigns.

Remuneration is commensurate to experience and commission based.

Please submit CV by email no later than November 24, 2017 to: turksislandmarketing@gmail.com.

Preference will be given to Experienced and Qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders.

Former Cayman Islands football official sentenced to federal prison in US COSTAS Takkas (61), the former general secretary of the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA), has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his part in the FIFA corruption scandal, according to reports coming from the US. He worked as Jeffrey Webb’s attaché when the former CIFA president was also vice president of FIFA. Takkas, who pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering conspiracy, played a relatively minor role in the massive football scandal compared to Webb, helping to launder $3 million in bribes his boss took during his time

at the helm of CONCACAF Takkas has already served some ten months in custody when he was held in Switzerland after his arrest in May 2015 and his lawyers were hopeful he would actually serve no more than a few weeks in a US prison.

The court also ordered him to pay $3 million restitution, along with Webb, who pleaded guilty in November 2015 to much more serious charges and who

is expected to be sentenced in January.

“It was a massive fraud,” said Judge Pamela Chen, who heard the case. “This is a serious crime.”

Takkas was born in Cyprus and holds both dual UKGreek nationality but he lived in the Cayman Islands, and is understood to have Caymanians status and will likely be deported back there after he is released. While he was living in Cayman he became involved in local football, and was working with Webb when he soared to dizzy heights in international football administration.

ULON PARKER

VANS TIRE SHOP

TOUCH OF CLASS

LABOURER

TIREMAN

CONTACT: 649-332-5020

CONTACT: 232-7177

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY Is looking for a

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Bien-Aime hopes new FIFA role can help elevate TCI football TCI’s most decorated sports official, Sonia Bien-Aime, has reached another milestone with the world governing body of football and she intends to continue to use her post to elevate the game locally.

At a FIFA Council meeting in India last Friday the local FA president was appointed to help administer a newly created body, the FIFA Foundation.

Bien-Aime, FIFA’s President Gianni

Infantino and Kwesi Nyantakyi from Ghana will be in charge of the foundation, which according to the parent body was established “with the purpose of providing a solid legal and institutional basis for FIFA’s social development initiatives. One of the core intentions of the FIFA Foundation will be to institutionalise a commitment of the FIFA legends to engage in such activities and

SURFside Ocean Academy open water swim race set for this Sunday THE first SURFside Ocean Academy Fall Open Water Swim Race, fundraiser and kickoff beach party dubbed “An Attitude of Gratitude” will be held on Sunday morning.

The November 5th meet, will including 100M, 400M and 800M races for adults and children. Participants are encouraged to pre-register and must be on the Leeward Beach (off Sunset Drive) no later than

act as promoters of FIFA’s aims and objectives related to social development”.

Speaking on the new position, the FIFA council member, BienAime, said that she would invest time and energy into her new position.

“It is an opportunity to play an integral role in molding and establishing those social development objectives that are critical to FIFA and to the game of football as a whole. It is an appointment that I humbly embrace with the focused intent of continuing in my quest to effectively lift the level of football locally and worldwide and in doing so hoping that some positive light may find its way to Turks and Caicos Islands”.

Sonia Bien-Aime is one of the most influential women in world football.

9:30h for pre-race briefing and check in.

According to a release from the academy, all proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Relief for the primary school on Salt Cay and for the club’s competitive swimmers who are set to compete in a Jamaican meet next month.

For further information, please call 231-5437 or send email to surfsidetci@gmail.com.

U11 Inter-Island Grassroots Festival set for next Saturday

Billy Forbes (middle) has been a fan favourite in San Antonio.

THE Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) will run off the 2017 U11 Inter-Island Grassroots Festival next Saturday at the TCI National Academy in Providenciales.

Provo will field two teams (Provo Blue and Provo Green), which will

BILLY Forbes enjoyed his first season with the San Antonio FC, which ended last Saturday in a playoff clash with Oklahoma City Energy FC in the United Soccer League.

That game went to penalties with the latter winning 4-1 after a 1-1

start off the competition at 10:00h on pitch1.

North Caicos and Grand Turk are also slated to compete.

After three first round games each, the four teams will meet in a playoff before the third place and championship games are played.

Forbes says season was “great” draw.

Forbes, who became the club’s single season’s best scorer (10 goals), almost added another in the game, but his strike went wide of the goal.

He also did not get a chance to take his penalty kick, since the game ended before that happened.

Overall, the national forward said that his best moment was taking the club to its first ever playoffs.

“The tournament was great. Best moment is make the playoff for the first time in club history and winning our first ever playoff match. Worst is losing in PK.”

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Mann set to represent TCI at Youth Sailing World Championships NATIONAL youth female laser champion Grace Mann is set to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands next month at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Sanya, Hainan Island, China.

The 16-year-old will be the second TCI representative to participate in the prestigious tournament, following in the footsteps of Daniella Douglas in 2015.

At the one-week championships, the teenager is expected to compete in the women’s laser radial against participants from 40 other countries.

Grace’s mum, Krys Mann, who is set to travel as support told the Weekly News that: “Grace will be one of the younger competitors. Most countries’ representatives will be 18 and many will be in college. We are hoping this event will be a good learning experience. If she does well at the TCI National Championships (December 2 and 3 in Provo) then she can go to the Youth World Championships next year in Texas and will be more competitive.”

To gain selection for China, Mann was impressive at the World Sailing Emerging Nations Clinic in the Dominican Republic in August.

“Each country decides their representatives so she won last year’s nationals, but she also had to participate in the Emerging Nations Clinic to show she is at the level of

Grace Mann in action last weekend at the Sir Durward Knowles Regatta in the Bahamas.

the competition. She did well in the emerging nations, finishing middle of the group behind the older girls from the Caribbean who had already been to The World Championships the year before,” the older Mann explained.

BAHAMAS COMPETITION Last weekend Grace Mann and 10-year-old Grace Rexton Brown represented the TCI in the Bahamas at the Sir Durward Knowles Regatta, which celebrated the 100th birth

anniversary of Sir Durwood Knowles the first Bahamian sailor to win an Olympic gold medal.

Mann was the lone female and one of the youngest participants in the Laser Class. She finished seventh overall (14 participants).

Former TCI coach Keir Clarke won the event.

The BWIC student, Brown (the youngest in her fleet) finished as the second best female and 11th overall (22 participants) in the Blue Optimist fleet.

BEN WEIDER LEGACY CUP:

Scott wins class, just miss pro card DENIQUE Scott just missed going pro after an excellent performance at last month’s Ben Weider Legacy Cup IFBB Pro Qualifier in Toronto, Canada.

The Canadian based TCI bodybuilder won his class, the Men’s Physique A (170 cm and under), and finished third overall. However, only the top two finishers became professionals.

Scott, a former national athlete, has been sensational in his first bodybuilding season having won his class four times and overall competitions twice.

IMPROVEMENTS

The former Saint Mary’s University student told the Weekly News that he worked with his coach, Mr. Canada 2017, Jonathan Shreve, to improve his body.

“I had my eyes set on the international stage and after 11.5 weeks of dieting and training with coach Jonathan Shreve every step of the way we managed to make overall changes while keeping the focus on bringing up weaker points in the back and shoulder areas.”

The 26-year-old said that posing and stage presence were major components that he and his coach also worked on.

PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME “This was my 1st International show and am pleased with the outcome. I won my class, battled in the overall where I missed out on the pro card. This win means a lot to me! Considering that I’ve only been competing in the sport for less than a year and accomplished what I have... It just means I got a little bit more to do and I’ll be a professional athlete (bodybuilder) in due time.”

Scott’s intends to rest for the remainder of the year and get back on stage in 2018.

Denique Scott won the Men’s Physique A class at last month’s Ben Weider Legacy Cup.

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