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The sacking of seven Digicel employees has led to a protest in front of the company’s branch office in Providenciales.

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“GOOD TIME TO BE COMING TO TCI” –NEWLY SWORN-IN GOVERNOR FREEMAN

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SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE POPULACE AT THE TOP OF PDM`S AGENDA

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MISSICK CALLS ON NEW GOVERNOR TO REMOVE POLICE COMMISSIONER

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CANDIDATES SHOULD RESIGN IMMEDIATELY FROM GOVERNMENT BOARDS PAGE  11

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October 22-28, 2016

October 22-28, 2016

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“Good time to be coming to TCI” –newly sworn-in Governor Freeman ON his arrival here in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Sunday, October 16, Deputy Governor and Acting Commissioner of Police at the Providenciales airport warmly greeted new Governor Dr John Freeman and his wife Corinne Freeman.

The couple was then whisked off to Grand Turk the following day for the swearing-in ceremony and the official welcome parade by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and the school children in the country’s capital.

Dr Freeman was then officially welcomed to the House of Assembly in the NJS Francis Building by the Chief Justice, the Premier, the leader of the opposition and other members of the Assembly. He was then officially sworn in.

In his address to the House, Dr Freeman, who revealed he had previously visited the TCI before his official posting, stated that in his representation of the Crown here in the TCI, he intends to learn as much as he can and share in the cares, concerns and aspirations of the people of the Islands.

‘I have read and heard a great deal about the history and attainments of these Islands, your Islands. I want however to learn more about TCI directly, by engaging with all of those who live here, by looking and

Students, above, meet new Governor. Below, Police Force welcomes the new Governor with a parade through the streets of Grand Turk

Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale administers the Oath of Office to Governor Dr John Freeman

exploring for myself, but, above all, by listening.

“By listening to the stories and experiences, the cares and concerns and the hopes and aspirations of everyone for whom these Islands are home.”

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The Governor added that the memory he retains from his first visit to the TCI, several years ago, is one of warmth.

As such, he said he did not hesitate to accept the posting by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

In his remarks he touched on the role of the public sector, representatives of which he will soon be meeting with, and the role of the judiciary.

He noted that issues such as the independence of the judiciary, the independence, competence and integrity of the public service including proper financial oversight, are not acquired quickly or easily.

He remarked that such independence under the law is hard won, and, unless nurtured with care, can all too easily and speedily, be lost.

“In TCI these aspects of good governance have also been hard won.

I am sure precisely because of this that they are especially cherished.”

The Governor further observed that in the achievement of continued economic growth and prosperity, the role of the local business community is vital.

Touching on his previous posting in Singapore and his responsibility for the promotion of trade and investment, Dr Freeman said he hopes to draw on that experience and engage helpfully with and for the local business community and even

externally.

Dr Freeman also expanded on what he understands his role as Governor and what the people of the country can expect of him during his three-year tenure.

“I want to work closely with the TCI government, our government.

I want to contribute to problemsolving initiatives of benefit to TCI. “I want to be a co-operative partner going forward, listening more than talking. I want to help find common sense answers to matters of concern to these Islands.

And, of course and in all humility, I realise and start from the recognition that the people of these Islands know the kind of future they want to have for themselves and for their families; and ultimately it is for them to decide what future they want and for them to work for that future.

“As your Governor I want to contribute positively to the

attainment of that future.”

He encapsulated his role as one of service; assuring that he will play his part under the constitution.

However, while Freeman intends to stick to his role as defined by the constitution, not all are pleased with his or other British appointments made in recent times.

On the heels of the swearingin ceremony, former Premier and controversial figure Michael Misick called for the removal of police commissioner James Smith, while calling the need for yet another Governor, as un-democratic.

Misick called for the new Governor to remove James Smith and save the police force as a matter of urgency.

Meanwhile, over the coming weeks Dr Freeman will be meeting with government ministers and a cross section of officials and people of the TCI.

October 22-28, 2016

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Taxi drivers join in in the demonstration against Digicel

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Former Premier Michael Misick and former minister Samuel Harvey

Former Digicel employees protest against recent dismissals

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE SACKING of seven Digicel employees led to a protest in front of one of the company’s branch offices in Providenciales on Monday.

The group was accompanied by two former premiers of the TCI, Oswald Skippings and Michael Misick, and former principal of the Long Bay High school, Carlton Mills, and other residents who deemed the dismissals ‘unfair’.

Skippings said in an interview that the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are lacking representation, which is the reason why many employers feel they can play politics with the workers.

“Our people need representation and we, the PDA, will provide that representation. We will stand up, we will represent our people, and we will make our voices heard and our presence felt. In fact, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to bring about a level playing field to provide jobs and business opportunities for Turks and Caicos Islanders and to secure equal rights and justice for our people, especially our aspiring youth.

“We cannot allow this oppressive discrimination to continue to prevail against our people in their own country. We are not ignorant, we are not incompetent, we are not mentally retarded and we are not helpless.

“Therefore, we must begin to demonstrate that we are willing and able to stand up, fight for our rights and take our country back; come hell or high water,” Mr Skippings said.

Last week Mike Misick issued a statement describing the layoffs as an insult to the country and to its people.

Mr Misick said: “The recent decision by Digicel to terminate the employment of a number of Turks and Caicos Islanders, while retaining the majority of their expat workers, is an insult to Turks and Caicos Islands and its people. This is indeed a dark day as the efforts of TCI Governments to ensure that we have one of the most educated populations per capita has been frowned on by a CEO who is also on work permit.

“Digicel has reaped the fruits of this market, the company has indeed been given every reasonable

privilege and opportunity that a company of its nature can receive in an island nation. The Turks and Caicos Islands’ Government has even transferred a century-old contract that was formerly held by Cable and Wireless/LIME to Digicel and pays to the tune of millions of dollars annually. The people of the Turks and Caicos by and large are loyal to the communications company, but today it appears that that loyalty is not reciprocal.

Misick added that it is important that corporate entities such as Digicel understand that Turks and Caicos Islanders must have first preference in this our country and actions such as the one demonstrated this week on their part will not be tolerated.

Local taxi driver Lloyd Stubbs reiterated what Misick said and added that he along with his fellow taxi driver colleagues will stand tall with the redundant workers.

“We are saying that we are going to be here for the Turks and Caicos Islands because we need to keep food on the tables in the TCI and not having this money continuously sent overseas. We are tired of it; this is not political, this is a stand that we

as Turks Islanders believe must be done, or employers will feel like all Turks Islanders can be fired,” Stubbs said.

Officials from Digicel issued a statement assuring the public that

the redundancies were a product of a restructuring exercise.

The statement explained that “the restructuring process has naturally resulted in a small number of roles being made redundant.”

Halfway House for TCI ON FRIDAY (October 21) the sod will be officially turned to allow the construction of the first ever ‘halfway house’ in the Turks and Caicos.

The move is a joint initiative of the Drug Prevention Foundation and the Government designed to assist in the re-integration of drug offenders placed on parole by the courts.

It is intended to serve as an aftercare program for substance abuse clients who have completed inpatient services but need additional support.

The facility will also serve as a custodial program for alternative sentencing of first time nonviolent drug offenders.

It is also hoped that it will increase the participants’ ability to function in a socially acceptable manner and reduce their reliance on criminal behaviour as well as on drugs and/or alcohol.

Other expected benefits of the project include a reduction in recidivism (reoffending) among drug offenders, a reduction in numbers of drug offenders, a reduction in drug related crimes and a reduction in the level of poverty associated with loss of income resources to substance abuse.

The site for the facility is located on South Dock Road, Providenciales.

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October 22-28, 2016

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

STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CRIMINALS? Oswald Skippings, leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA), is calling for stiffer penalties for criminals as a result of the spike in violent crimes in the Turks & Caicos Islands. What are your thoughts?

Gotta catch em

We gotta catch em first.

Stiffer penalties

Stiffer penalties, competent prosecutors and better police/community relationships. Also, humane prison facilities and rehabilitation programmes to better prepare ex-convicts when they are reintegrated into society.

I fully agree

I agree

So obvious

The Policy Proposal by the Hon Oswald Skippings as Leader of the PDA is brilliant, so obvious and novel, that it may have been easy to miss by the Powers that be. It seems that the youth, confident that they can “get away” with anything, are free to do what they like.

They take a shortsighted approach to the issues and the realities of Life. Being a former Chief Minister and Minister of Tourism, the Hon Skippings is well aware that Tourism is a sensitive product for these islands and more critically our Economic Mainstay. Crime can wipe out all that we as a people hold dear to our lives.

It must be seen as the voice of experience. The Government and the House of Assembly must act quickly on the Policy Suggestion and not wait until the Elections to review Fines. In some cases, there are Rules, Regulations, Orders in Council, i.e. secondary legislation, that require only Cabinet review and approval to be amended.

In many cases, where Fines are the Subject of an Ordinance, a Brief Amendment Bill could be introduced in “NO-Time Flat” to be tabled in Parliament and with the Support of the Loyal Opposition, passed ASAP. It is a pity that they have abolished the Death Penalty. There is a further measure to bring in Bahamian Police to get “them” ie the Perpetrators but resisted owing to Political Sensitivities.

They don’t want the Police Upsetting certain demographic group and ethnicities, which have a negative impact on votes so close to an election.

Government needs to chose: either we live in Peace or die from harboring Crime. All in all the Government, the Public, the Opposition and all stake-holders should get behind this Policy Initiative of the Hon Skippings, support it fully and get additional measures enacted to stave off this new crime culture. Our Youth also need leadership, guidance, awareness and dealing with before they get to this stage of

hopelessness.

We also need to see who is coming “in here” from the US, UK, on Deportation Orders and “hitting the Street to do as they like”. There should be some monitoring these hardened crew who are kicked out of Bigger Countries because even there where crime is US Culture, those youth have in their eyes reached that “Point of No Return”.

New measures of the Skippings Policy Proposal may go somewhere to meeting that issue head on.

Cart before horse

Although the recent handing out of suspended sentences to two young robbers makes one wonder what the judge was thinking, I fear that Mr. Skippings is putting the cart before the horse here!

Before we can even think about the sentencing issue, we have to APPREHEND AND CONVICT the perpetrators first, and it seems to me this is where our legal system falls drastically short. Either the police can’t make an arrest or, when they do, the evidence is so poor or so mishandled by the officers involved, or the laying of charges and subsequent prosecution are so badly bungled by the Crown Attorneys, that all too many “guilty” persons end up being acquitted.

Anyone who does not realize that crime in the Turks & Caicos Islands is following the same path as it has in the Bahamas, with likely the same effect on tourist volumes, is REALLY hiding his head in the sand!

Prevention is key

Only a small slice of a huge pie. We should focus on prevention to avoid creating victims and loss of property or life. That is an outdated approach and will not serve as a deterrent with the low detection rate that we have. Criminals will take the chance because it is a 30% chance that they will get caught. A comprehensive strategy like the PDM’s 12 Point Plan must be considered. Longer term sentences will breed hardened criminals and in this climate, not even the Government will hire them. The PDM has been calling for a national conversation on this long time and I am hoping that we would do just that but this piece meal, reactive approach will not solve anything. We need real comprehensive strategy.

It will mean nothing if jails are full

Looks like we need a Juvenile Detention

facility more than anything. Letting 18 year old criminals walk out free is not the way to go. Also, stiffer penalties will mean nothing if the jails are overcrowded and the parole board keeps letting them out.

Secure the borders

Penalties are not the solution. We need to tighten our immigration policies and tighten our borders

Not that simple

Not that simple. The US had all the stiff penalties it could devise. A Black youngster smoking his joint on the corner not being involved in any criminality of rape, murder, theft and the like and “three strikes” and he statutorily gets 25 years without chance of parole.

Nice solution - huh? Then, the Wall Street crooks that just about tank an entire country into bankruptcy and destroy millions of lives and livelihoods simply don’t get prosecuted. Please, think, apply the equivalent US experience to TCI. What are you talking about?

The real issues are - rehabilitation proactive community policing - and - well much more - just think. The Rudy approach out of New York appeals to voters at the get go and most basic level.

But convenient political rhetoric without carefully formulated solutions gets no one anywhere John or Jane wins an election - so what? Real solutions take a lot more than Donald Trump style rhetoric and/or recommendations - being ultimately tried and tested failures.

It needs serious analysis and much, much more than mere political posturing.

Not the solution

While it is true that stiffer penalties are warranted they are not the solution to crime.

This has been proven in countries which tried tough penalties. Skip has failed to check. It was the promises of free jobs which required little or no work.

It was the booze parties the casinos and high life of the government members which created expectations and now frustrations.

That has created the backlash called crime.

However Mr. Skippings cannot call out his buddies in the administrations that created the frustrations and the crime wave. He named his new party Progressive and it was Progressives that caused the crime.

Where was Skip?

Where was Skip when crime in government began the down slide that started the crime wave. He has never hesitated to preach negative but during the last election he failed to address what was going on in the Misick government who now end up with their entire cabinet and relatives in court. We are waiting to hear from double O what he prescribes as proper punishment for these former leaders.

Catch em first

Cart before the horse. We need to catch them first. Quit talking & train the police so they are able to catch the criminals and successfully prosecute them & send them to jail.

Perhaps offer rewards to the large portion of the population who know the criminals. Might actually do the right thing & turn these creeps in via CrimeStoppers.

Pigs might fly

Not a bad idea, deterrents can work. But as they say “pigs might fly”. Laws and the judiciary here are influenced by the libertarian thinking prevalent in the UK and EU nowadays. Ask the average person and they would say they want aggressive policing towards violent and serious crime and perhaps routine patrols to catch dangerous driving culprits (it’s like Death Race 2000 on the Leeward Highway).

Instead we get them nicking people driving a few miles over the speed limit or legions of them checking driving licenses at rush hour in the morning. Most people have experienced burglaries here and know that the police follow up is a waste of time; a simply ‘going through the motions process’. Mind you, they must be reported, otherwise you have Government bleating that we have “low crime” to excuse themselves from the neglect.

Serious crime detection is at an all time low.. The trouble is that to the criminals this place is a ‘soft touch” with little or no chance of them being detected. They figure they are up against Mack Sennett and the Keystone Cops. The bottom line is that there is simply no effective policing here when it comes to serious crime. Worryingly, it makes for a bleak future unless serious money is invested in it.

Police is the problem

The penalties aren’t the problem. The police and their inability to solve crimes and put criminals away and the legal systems lack of desire to keep them there is the problem.

That said, when criminals are caught and sent to jail, they are ignored and forgotten only to come out of jail and still be anonymous enough to easily become repeat offenders. I believe the criminal should be removed from their cell every day for two weeks and displayed down town locked up in a set of stocks with a placard around their neck describing his(or her) crime.

Rotten eggs and tomatoes should be on sale at the same time for law abiding citizens to express their feelings towards criminals in their midst.

Bring back public shaming.

Many crimes are committed here by repeat offenders. We should adopt the USA’s “3 strikes rule” so repeat offenders eventually are locked up for life.

Further, any crime against a tourist (the undisputed life blood of this country) should be classified as treason. The penalties for this “crime against the country” should be double or triple the penalty for the same crime against anyone else. Their placard can simply read “Traitor”

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Safety and security of the populace at the top of PDM`s agenda

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE SAFETY and security of islanders, residents and visitors will be at the top of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) agenda in the upcoming general election campaign.

This is according to PDM`s Chairman Doug Parnell who unveiled his party`s plans to focus on people-centered development under a PDM government.

Parnell, in a release issued last week, pointed out that the safety and security of people living and working in the Turks and Caicos Islands is chief on the party’s scheme.

He said :“ We understand the fears, hunger, thirst and the deep longing that exists in the minds, hearts, bellies and souls of our people, which can only be calmed, satisfied, quenched, and fulfilled through political change.

“We know that our constituents are tired of politicians who make lofty promises during a campaign that remain unfulfilled.

“We also know that an outgoing government can sometimes try to preempt the ideas, plans and policies

for change that are contemplated by their political opponents.”

Parnell noted that despite these tactics the PDM thought it necessary to release its 12-Point Crime Plan early in the campaign.”

Coupled with this, he reminded that the PDM has fought for people who have lost their homes, businesses and property through what he deemed ‘an unholy’ arrangement with the Government and TOLCO. Parnell said: “The PDM, in opposition, has been working assiduously, demanding real change in Crown land, in labor rights, in environmental protection, economic relief, the rights of stateless children, expanded access to educational opportunities, civil servant benefits, infrastructural development and maintenance, health care reform, development opportunities, and immigration control.”

He asserted that none of these issues have been holistically addressed to date.

He explained that: “The numbers in Parliament to enact laws remain with the government which is precisely why a campaign that details specific credible plans and

policies is on the horizon to improve our numbers in parliament with buyin and the support of the people.”

Turning his attention to creating and sustaining a strong economy, another prime component of the party`s agenda, he pointed out that based on his extensive experience as President of the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce he has been able to identify several key characteristics of the Turks and Caicos Islands economy.

“I recognized and reported then that the fundamental attributes of the

Turks and Caicos Islands, which it had enjoyed for decades, and which make it an ideal place for growth, investment and economic prosperity are the “Four No’s..No Income Tax, No Capital Gains Tax, No Property Tax, and No Exchange Controls.

“Additionally, permitting foreign ownership of land supports this economic environment as well as our labor and business-licensing regime, which is one of the most liberal in the region. “However, what has really caused the Turks and Caicos to flourish is the friendly and tolerant attitude and nature of our people coupled with the skills and abilities of our people and residents alike to run a soon to be billion dollar a year economy.

“Yes we are small but we have massive promise. These intrinsic qualities when put into the hands of the right government can bring us back on track to wealth and prosperity for years and decades to come.”

In addition to the party`s highly touted 12-Point Crime Plan, corresponding initiatives will be implemented to bring about a vibrant and affluent business climate, while providing better income earning

Attorney at Law Finbar A. Grant

Severed workers protesting

to deal with power from a position of power.

He said: “When I first returned from the University of the West Indies and began the second phase of my teaching career, I met problems in the education system.

“Teachers were complaining and frustrated from the lack of adequate response from the administration to provide any redress to the different issues. It was out of this that grew my motivation to start a Teacher’s Association.

“In no time I embarked on a mission to let the voices of the people be heard. I took self-funded trips to every island where I met with teachers and conducted meetings seeking their support. With the help of people like Celia Bradley and many others we successful pulled of

f the first and to this day only island wide strike.

“We shut down schools from Provo to Grand Turk.

We got the attention of the powers that be. I recall Mr. Mark Capes, accompanied by police in khaki, came to the Oseta Jolly Primary School where I was teaching at the time . In boiling fury and heavy confrontation we maintained our stands.

“We were summoned to Grand Turk and with a team conducted negotiations on behave of teachers for some needed changes. There were efforts made to fire me and I recall even being summoned to Mrs. Astwood’s office where I met two British personnel there to ‘talk out’ my termination. I simply pulled my constitution, quoted the law and left.

Others were threatened with being

PDM`S Doug Parnell

opportunities for workers, all while paying keen focus to improve our physical environment and infrastructure.

Parnell said: “Detailed plans for each constituency will be unveiled to address the specific needs of each community.

“In North, Middle and South Caicos our primary objective will be to develop a sustainable economy so that our people can have opportunities at home.

“Our islands will be united through a link from Providenciales to South Caicos by building bridges across our beautiful waters.

“This will ultimately light the path to future prosperity. For the nation’s capital, Grand Turk, and the historic island of Salt Cay, the vision for the future has already been written that will lift these islands up to the prominence they so justly deserve.”

He revealed that in the upcoming months, the party`s leader Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, will champion these and other initiatives in a campaign that is expected to bring about dire political change in the country for the betterment of all people.

“Shut it down!”

– Local attorney Finbar Grant weighs in on Digicel saga

BY OLIVIA ROSE LOCAL Attorney at law Finbar Grant, has weighed in on the recent Digicel redundancies, urging those retained workers to stand in solidarity with their colleagues and shut down the organization.

The public was outraged this week after news broke of the telecommunications giant ‘Digicel’severing some seven people from their payroll after a restructuring exercise by the company.

Chief executive officer, Sinead O`Marcaigh, said the company has invested heavily in their networks and processes in the TCI over the past three years.

In what some call a public relations stunt to do some damage control ,O`Marcaigh said : “This

investment sees us restructuring our business to keep putting our customers at the heart of everything we do, which in turn will mean better customer service, faster response time and integration of all products and services into a streamlined highly functional organization.

She added that: “The restructuring process has naturally resulted in a small number of roles being made redundant.”

But Local attorney and activist Finbar Grant said: “Shut it down, lock it up, stop production, stifle the profits you will get management’s attention.

In a media release Grant acknowledged that some politicians will call him irresponsible and reckless from his stance on the issue but he is adamant that workers need

fired but none was. We got change through our collective action.”

He reminded that power lies in unity.

He said: “What we fail to recognize is that the workers are the engine that powers and drive production and without that engine there is no profits. If the engine stops, all stop.

“Three words for the Digicel workers SHUT IT DOWN.” He urged workers of Digicel to take collective action and stand up for what’s right.

He added that: “If you don’t participate, thinking you are protecting your job, you just made it easier for management to have their way with you when they want. There is a saying: today for me, tomorrow for you.”

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NHIP Amendment Bill 2016 passed – Plan lauded by PAHO and countries in the region

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE NATIONAL Health Insurance Amendment Bill 2016 was passed in the House of Assembly at its meeting on Tuesday, October 18, with an aim to ensure that healthcare is accessible and affordable to all.

Premier and Minister responsible for Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Dr. Rufus Ewing, had carriage of that Bill and told the House that the bill seeks to guarantee access to optimal healthcare.

He explained that: “The national Health Insurance plan was conceived to be a social health insurance plan, and the objective is to ensure that those who are most vulnerable in our society are the ones who are protected through the social protection legislation.

“The principle of the plan is that those who have will pay more for those who have not, or during the time of your productive years, you pay to cover those less productive years when you reap most of the benefits.

“This plan also has a principle engrained in it. What we call universal health, means that we do as much as we can to ensure that as much of the population is covered with some kind of basic health coverage.”

Premier Ewing noted that this aspect of the plan is important, from a health perspective, since it makes certain people get basic health care, while serving as means for financial protection.

He noted: “With the pooling of resources from employers and employees and Governments combine, the financial burden on each of us as individual is lessened.”

The Premier had the opportunity to present the National Health Insurance Plan at a special health forum during PAHO’s Directing Council Meeting in September.

Premier Ewing shared that the Plan is seen as a ‘model plan’ by many countries throughout the region, which are now seeking to emulate such a plan.

He said: “This National Health insurance plan, I must say, is one that has been given much praise and accolades throughout the Caribbean and throughout the world. There are just a few of such plans that exist in our region, and there are many countries who are now looking to us as the trailblazers in this region to see how we go about designing, implementing.

“And looking at lessons learned from us, mistakes that we would`ve made or gaps that we would’ve had and how do we overcome those

Premier Rufus Ewing

Opposition Leader Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

challenges.

“Just the end of September I presented at PAHO`s directing council on a special session, which is a health forum called “Investing for Universal health.” During that session our national Health insurance plan was one that I presented and highlighted and it was lauded as a model that other countries can indeed try to follow.

“Even though these things vary from country to country, based on demographic and the pedigrees of individuals and stakeholders that exist in the country.”

“Our neighbors to the Northwest, the Bahamas, whom this plan was indeed modeled after, are now still struggling and having challenges implementing their national health insurance plan.

“The British Virgin Islands just

recently implemented their national health insurance plan and they`ve just recently visited us on few occasions and consulted with us as to how they go about it ,even though theirs may be a little bit different from ours because of their local circumstances.

Premier Ewing said the Turks and Caicos Islands are blessed to have such a robust plan that the world is looking to adopt and implement.

Although, the bill is one that got the support of members of the House, Opposition Leader Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said there is need for a comprehensive review of the National Health Insurance Board.

She said: “To see how it’s working and how we can tweak it further to better serve the people of this country, but I welcome these amendments with two concerns.

“One that I had hoped to see and

one that’s I think is a bit restrictive and one that I think we need to look at what presently obtains now on the ground, and challenges that I know exist with individuals who are subscribers to national health insurance and the first concern for me, Mr. Speaker, is the definition of ‘independence’, and unemployed spouse, the grandchild of a subscriber, a parent or grandparent of subscriber.

“We do have legal relationships with persons who are guardians. The children are not considered ‘child’ but they`re in guardianship-relationship, and I want to make sure that that is going to be included or considered.

In solidifying her argument she emphasized that: “There has been a situation that I’m aware of and this has been one of the criticisms of this scheme, that it is restrictive in its registration.

“Secondly, I had hoped to see something on the unemployed. I don`t know the financial state of the NHIB, but unemployed persons who may have contributed since the inception of the scheme, and once they become unemployed they are covered for 90 days; once they register with Labour, but they are dependent; their spouses and children are left uncovered; they`re immediately dropped.”

Premier Ewing acknowledged that while there are many issues relating to the national insurance plan, which his administration is now addressing, the plan, he said, is still looked at as a good plan.

Identifying the “real fight” – A call to Akierra Misick to stop playing games with the minds of the people.

Dear Editor, The idea of Akierra Missick talking about “it’s time for the people to know the fight” is something else now. If she wants to be honest, she will place the “much needed and Honest” pressure on her party, the Progressive National Party, the “PNP” to come and be honest with the people. Problem is she and her party “ain’t real.”

This country never needed to be saddled with any Bond or any $250 Million Debt. What she fails to say is that we have all been made to pay for a debt that her PNP racked up. Never once did she, or any one in her party, ever demand that the former Premier or any of his Ministers account for or own up to any debt. All of this debt that caused the British to place the Chief Financial Officer CFO in the

Constitution, in the first place, was only because of this debt caused by the former PNP Government. As a party, a political organization they all need to come to the people and explain what happened. If they cannot do this then they are playing the usual Political games and should never have been trusted in the first place.

This is the fight!, Truth, honesty and coming clean with the people.

Somehow coming clean, being truthful and honest is problem for the PNP and “honesty and none at all, is really their fight.” They cannot live up to it. So far the PNP, past or present, have not called anybody to account or laid the blame at their own feet. So they have no room to demand the recall of the CFO because he is here to watch them

and only them, the PNP. They have proven that they cannot be trusted with the people’s money but now want to play games by blaming the Opposition. This cannot stand and it cannot make sense. People must remember that the CFO is here to make sure that the money is not stolen and to ensure the Debt, the $250 Million the PNP racked up is paid off.

She also needs to stop claiming credit for the payment of the debt.

Last we remembered and know to this day, was that the recklessness of the PNP 2003-2009 created this debt and when the British came in the bill was sent to “we the people”. Not them. As soon as they got the Government they-yes the PNP again – started taxing the people, right left and center for the

debt they created. Not one of them being Akierra, Don-hue, Rufus, Porsha, Amanda and the likes ever went into their pockets to say they are paying off the debt. Not one of them attacked their PNP partners, 2003-2009, for racking up the debt.

They all sent the Bill to the people.

Not the PNP and not the British, the people were made to pay. They need to be reminded, “We the people” paid for that debt. Not one of them!

Right now they are telling students “we have no money for law” but they are happy to make us all pay for PNP debt and to grant Work Permits for Lawyers to come in here. She needs to realize and admit that this is the Real fight. The enemy of the people, it seems, is the recklessness of this PNP Government.-2003, 2009 and now. As speak, the elderly, the sick, the suffering and infirm cannot be admitted to the Hospital, that we are all paying 100s of millions for; because there are “no beds,” medicine or supplies.

You want the CFO gone but you have not demanded nor supported any investigation or control of the hospitals and the monies they are taking from our people.

Thank God for this at large system, we can run independents and change this system for the better. People smell freedom; they see light and the end of these Games and Gimmicks. This country needs men and women with the guts to stand up and who will fight for the people.

Akierra needs to know that there is no Fight, no push from the public, people or the Opposition to remove the CFO because if there were no PNP Corruption, no Commission, no Interim Government, all caused by “them in the PNP”, there would not have been any need for any CFO. She needs to stop trying to tell the people what the Fight is because the real fight is against them and their corruption.

By Elvin Williams

October 22-28, 2016

Man gets life in prison for killing his lover After seven days of testimony, the trial of 27-year-old Jamesly Joseph ended with a guilty verdict before Judge Robert Shuster in a Providenciales Supreme courtroom on Thursday (October 20).

Joseph was arrested last year for the murder of 44-year-old Dielua Jean, a mother of five and Haitian national.

Joseph has received the mandatory life in prison for the murder of his on May 25, 2015.

The twelve person jury took four hours to deliberate the two weeks worth of evidence during the trial and return with a resounding and unanimous verdict of guilty.

Although Joseph had initially admitted to the crime to police when he was arrested, he had pleaded guilty to the murder and during the trial the issue of self-defense and provocation on the part of the victim was continually raised.

Attorney at law, Finbar Grant, represented Joseph while Lenard Franklin appeared for the Crown.

Closing arguments were heard on Wednesday, during which time Grant reminded the jury that the prosecution had not presented a witness who saw his client inflict the fatal stab wounds to the victim and mother of five children.

In his speech, Franklin reminded the jury about Joseph’s claim of self defense when he was arrested by the police, but that the weapon he claimed the victim had was never recovered.

The prosecutor also reminded the court that the defendant had also claimed that the victim had washed her private parts with water which she later gave him to drink and that she constantly put his clothes and other belongings out of their shared home.

Franklin put it to the jury that

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all of these things could amount to provocation, leading to the 44-yearold woman’s brutal death.

Following the closing speeches, Judge Robert Shuster dismissed the jury for the day with a directive to return at 9:30 Thursday morning when he will sum up the case, and allow them to retire to consider the evidence and return a verdict.

On Thursday morning, the judge summarised the entire case for the jury this morning advising them that they can either bring back a verdict on murder or one on manslaughter.

Remarking on the evidence submitted to the court, Shuster had advised the jury that a strong circumstantial case had been presented to them, while cautioning them to look at the evidence in its entirety.

Joseph had not testified on his own behalf during the trial, neither did his lawyer call any witnesses.

Joseph was accused of stabbing the woman who is mother of five children at her home in Kew Town, Providenciales.

Her body was discovered outside of her Dockyard home by neighbors at about 2:56 in the afternoon with severe stabs wounds about her upper body.

The woman was pronounced dead when emergencies services arrived on the scene.

At the time of the incident neighbours had stated that they saw what appeared to be a wound inflicted by a hammer on the head of the woman.

Reports are that the two had been fighting first from inside their shared home and then it escalated and ended up outside on the alleyways of Dockyard.

Joseph was picked up by police just two hours after the murder in the downtown Providenciales area.

REAL TALK

A few more issues that need to be protested against There is nothing more sensational and more enthusiastic than the public display of democracy during a protest. You find that it is one of the most vibrant and full demonstration of freedom of expressions by individuals who have a cause they wish to stand up for, or an issue they desperately need to be addressed.

Concern however arises when a protest becomes a show and not motivated by a deep desire for bringing Justice to the situation in which injustice has been distributed.

I will probably be one of the last persons to have a problem with a protest by citizens of this country on any matter of importance to them but I would also like to encourage them to be motivated by facts, conviction and an honest desire for true justice and deliverance for those who are oppressed, and not simply a photo opportunity to boost one’s public standing.

Nevertheless, I applaud the efforts of recent politicians, civic leaders, citizens and their supporters who have taken to the streets to protest the rights of individuals. However, since you are protesting for justice and equality let me bring a few more issues to your attention that need some protesting: 1. It has been a practice for a number of years for corporations

BY JAS WALKIN

BIOGRAPHY: Jas was born with a physical disability and diagnosed with a mild form of muscular dystrophy. His early childhood was characterised with trying to fit in in a regular school environment unequipped to cater to special needs students. With support from family, teachers and the community he graduated as valedictorian of Raymond Gardiner High School and has been a graduate teacher for the past last nine years.

to marginalize the promotion and employment of Turks and Caicos Islanders in their establishments in an effort to retain expat workers in key positions in this economy. This needs to be protested against.

2. Despite the millions of dollars that has been spent on the training and education of Turks and Caicos Islanders in the last 30 years; there has still not been enough citizens who have been promoted or established in middle and top management in this country. These issues need to be protested against.

3. I have heard too many stories of Turks and Caicos Islanders in the hotel sector who have to train their supervisor to do their job that they were doing prior to the hiring. This is a cause which needs to be protested against.

4. We have an economy that has been designed and built to be dependent on foreign labour while at the same time marginalizing the empowerment of its local people.

We have a country in which political

leaders still believe in trickle-down economics. We have a number of unsolved murders in this country in which the cold cases need to become closed cases. These issues need to be protested against.

5. We have instances where foreign investors receive concessions from our elected government to assist with their businesses but young up and coming TCI businessmen are women are denied similar concessions.

6. We have cabinet ministers being paid retroactive for pension owed to them for services rendered to the country while civil servants who have retired after 30 and 40 plus years of service have yet to receive a dollar. These issues need to be protested against. Do I really need to add more to this list? I do not think so. But I know you get the picture; if you are going to tackle issues, tackle issues and do not stop until the situation has been resolved.

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Sacred cow turned cash cow?

The National Insurance Board, (NIB) set up in the 1990s is a “Trust” administrated under a board as a non political entity.

Money (8 %) of every workers wages are sent into the trust for all their working years. When they reach retirement age they therefore receive a pension. Any trust is also called a “sacred cow” because it must not be touched or used for any purpose other than those prescribed in the principles laid down in forming the Trust.

Pensions and disabilities for workers are based on what the worker pays into the Trust.

However widows can collect a minimum pension of 200 to 300 dollars a month. Foreign workers have to pay into the trust but almost never collect. Is that

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

is one reason foreign workers are encouraged ? They grow the NIB Trust out of proportion to what they ever receive. This is now assured under DonHues new immigration rules which send foreign workers home after 5 years. Is this unfair ?

The NIB monies held in trust do not sit idle. They are supposed to be carefully invested in very secure stocks and bonds where they

earn interest adding to the Trust’s assets and wealth. It is the sacred responsibility of the pension board to protect the trust’s assets so the funds will be there when workers retire. Widows and pensioners must have something to live on ! The board must refrain from making risky investments with the peoples money.

The current Financial Minister,

Washington Misick it seems viewed the pension fund Trust as his “Cash Cow” ignoring its “Sacred Cow” status. In setting up his private corporation, TCI Bank Ltd. in 2005, 18.5 million dollars of the NIB assets were transferred into his private bank during his brothers administration.

Millions invested as TCI Bank Ltd. Corporate Stock and the rest of the 18.5 million as deposits. To justify the transfer of pension funds the bank was expected to pay interest on the deposits and dividends on the stock.

The persons on the pension board who arranged this insecure investment in 2005 are well known members of the PNP. One once serving as the PNP National Chairman. Any brand new corporation must be considered

high risk and it appears TCI Bank was in fact very high risk. The bank may have had difficulty attracting business people to buy its stock. Perhaps Washington’s reputation for business problems in the past was a factor but this is unknown.

TCI Bank is gone, bankrupt.

Any remaining assets and records now at an accounting firm in the Bahamas. The peoples pension fund lost its entire investment and deposits of 18.5 million and more. Lost also is interest the fund could have earned making secure investments. Lost are the jobs of people employed by the bank.

This is only part of the story.

More on this next week.

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Missick calls on new Governor to remove Police Commissioner

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE REMOVAL of the Commissioner of Police, James Smith must be at the top of the new Governor`s agenda.

This call was made by Former Premier Michael Misick on Monday October 17, following the swearingin ceremony for the new Governor, Dr. John Freeman.

Misick in a strongly-worded release, said if the new Governor has any interest in the safety of the country he will remove the incumbent Police Commissioner..

This is not the first time the Former Premier has called for the resignation or removal of the top cop. Only recently he expressed his frustration at the level of crime and the spate of unsolved murders in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Misick, who is now in the lineup of Independent at-large candidates for the upcoming general elections, said it was quite evident that British-appointed Governors and Commissioners of Police are incapable of managing the crime situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“They stand accused of only paying lip service to crime, and failing to provide the police force with adequate and necessary equipment and resources.

“By their own admission, crime is rising and the detection rate in this country is extremely low. The Turks and Caicos Islands is now paying a very dear price for the gross incompetence of the Governor and the Commissioner,” he said.

Misick in his sneering remarks said: “In what must be heralded as the least democratic ceremony in the free world, we will formalize the appointment of a new Governor.

Former Premier Michael Misick

Police Commissioner James Smith

“While the rank and file of the police force performs their drills and march with rifles pointed to the sky, there is at least one unsolved crime for every ceremonial rifle on the parade.

“Today as Ministers greets the new Governor, there is at least one unsolved murder for every Government Minister in attendance, at least one unsolved violent crime for every member of the Opposition present, and there may be one unsolved burglary for every person at the swearing-in inclusive of press, event workers and spectators.”

Misick is adamant that the recent spike in crime, coupled with the ultra low crime detection rate under Commissioner James Smith, has undermined his ability to provide the leadership required to bring about a safer Turks and Caicos.

He said: “Commissioner Smith is yet to present the people of the TCI with a crime fighting strategy, and criminals strike in with a bloodchilling boldness, in some cases less than a kilometer from a major police post.

“James Smith is a shining example of failing law enforcement leadership.”

He pointed out that his prior calls for Commissioner Smith’s removal has seemingly fallen on deaf years.

“The only advancement since my last call was a series of meetings in which the Commissioner, the former Governor and the Premier sat, enjoyed refreshments and agreed on a date to meet and sit and enjoy refreshments again.”

Misick asserted that crime in the TCI is at an unacceptable level and the old excuse of how low the crime rate is in comparison to the rest of the world is not the answer.

He added: “Crime must be fought and fought with a view of winning the fight against crime. Sadly, James Smith is not the man to lead this fight.

“This is no time for an experiment; this is no time to protect egos; this is no time to waste time; and this is the time to bring suitable leadership to the police force and allowing the good talent in the TCI Police force to shine”, he said.

Police send out tips to residents to help prevent home invasions

BY DAISY HANDFIELD IT IS becoming more common for burglars in the Turks and Caicos Islands to enter the home of residents while they are asleep, according Kevin Clarke, the police PR. Mr Clarke said in a recent interview that police officers are investigating a number of burglaries that have been reported this past week, while victims were inside of their homes.

Although this information is alarming, Clarke explained that sometimes these home invasions are a result of many people not properly securing their households.

He said: “During these burglaries, homeowners were either awaken by the movement of the culprits in their home and had to come face to face

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with them, or when they awakened the following morning, they would notice that property from their homes missing.

“The weakest home security link is the home occupant who fails to lock doors or windows or who will open the door without question at the sound of a knock.”

The officer is encouraging residents to lock all outside doors and windows before going to bed; check locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.

“Sliding glass doors are vulnerable and there are special locks available for better security.

“Residents should leave lights on when going out, especially if going to be away for a length of time.

“Individuals should change locks

immediately if your keys are lost or stolen, especially when moving into a new home.

“I am encouraging persons to be a good neighbor; if you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call 9-1-1 immediately.

“Mark your valuables with your driver’s license number with an engraver you can borrow from your precinct because marked items are harder for a burglar to dispose of and easier for police to recover.”

Clarke is encouraging residents to continue to be vigilant and to not hesitate to report suspicious people, or activities to the police.

“If you feel as though something is not right, notify the police so that they can check it out. It is better to be safe than to be sorry.”

THE CAPITAL NOTE

Stuck or how to make do, Salt Cay style It could have been a scene out of comedy or perhaps a novel describing life on a very small island. There I was, making my way to the dock (aka Balfour Harbour) on Salt Cay last Monday - having just spotted the captain of my now favourite vessel in the world, the “Brittany Leigh”. My link (and that of all other salt cay residents) to the rest of the world - aka Grand Turk.

BY TITUS DE BOER “ I am off to Grand Turk Titus de Boer, who originally tomorrow, to meet Mr moved to the TCI from Soandso” (a common associate Germany in 1989, is a of the good Capt. Dickinson journalist by training and and myself). “Oh yeah”, he currently works as an art replies, “how’re you gonna promoter and consultant in get there?” For a fraction of a Grand Turk and internationally. second I think he’s making a joke, he looks perfectly healthy, the boat hasn’t sunk - and then I realise he’s dead serious, which shortly thereafter is confirmed by, “we’re not going anywhere tomorrow. Rough seas. It’ll probably stay like this till Friday.”

Rough seas. And just as the captain had predicted, the next day the sea was rough and churned up, with majestic waves crashing against the sea wall which protects the dock from direct impact. I remembered a conversation I recently had with a lady resident of Salt Cay, who told me about those periods during the winter season, when the “Salt Cay Boat” can’t make the trip due to bad weather. She concluded, rather philosophically, “actually I enjoy those periods and think that’s the charm of the place - you make do”.

You make do. How true. When the following day, the internet crashed, my phone stopped working and the golf cart (the preferred mode of on island transport) died, it was truly back to basics. But the basics aren’t bad, especially when one is stranded on an island where people really look after each other. Goods and services are bartered. The neighbour gets a loaf of bread in return for some fresh fish, somebody gives someone a lift on their golf cart, veggies are traded for conch and so on.

In the absence of any other forms of entertainment, the day concludes at the “Chill Spot”, currently the only watering hole on Salt Cay that is open. Here you learn that Fireman Newton is also a passionate singer/songwriter, as he plugs his tunes into the bar’s sound system and that his colleague, when he’s not preventing fires, has a passion for making home made ice cream. (As a self proclaimed connoisseur of ice cream I give his product 10/10!).

People on Salt Cay don’t just make do, they multi task constantly.

Chief amongst the multi taskers must be the owner of the said “Chill Spot”, Enrique, who not only owns a bar but is also the telecommunications technical support team (in one person) for one of the phone companies, as well as the man responsible for the refuge collection on the island. “Just call Enrique”, is an all to common phrase and once you’ve been in Salt Cay for a while, you know why.

I am back at the dock, looking at the rough seas. It is Thursday and perhaps there is a boat to Grand Turk tomorrow, perhaps there isn’t.

We’ll see. The captain joins me and we decide to philosophise for a bit (there’s little else to do). Suddenly he comes out with a sentence that really sums up the “Salt Cay experience”. Instead of bemoaning the fact that another day has gone by on which he can’t sail, he looks out at the waves crashing, with the late afternoon sun giving them a turquoise luminance and exclaims, “but it is really beautiful, isn’t it.”

That really says it all.

Salt Cay is quite simply a beautiful place - even when you have to make do.

- To be continued.

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Candidates should resign immediately from chairmanship of Immigration & NHIP boards – Integrity commission

BY OLIVIA ROSE IN AN effort to maintain public confidence and trust in political neutrality, persons who have declared their candidacy should voluntarily and immediately resign from chairmanship of the relevant Boards.

This is according to Director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission, Q.C. Eugene Otuonye.

Otuonye`s remarks come after Deputy Leader of the People`s Democratic Movement (PDM) Sean Astwood on October 19, demanded resignations from board chairmen of the immigrationand the national health insurance plan (NHIP).

Astwood in a release said: “Our Immigration Boards and NHIP Board should not be politicized.

“The fact that PNP candidates Arthur Lightbourne, Chairman of the Immigration Board in Grand Turk, Sheba Wilson, Chairman

Deputy Leader of the People`s Democratic Movement (PDM) Sean Astwood

Director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission, Q.C. Eugene Otuonye.

of the Immigration Board in Providenciales, and Mark Fulford , Chairman of the NHIP Board are still Chairmen of these Boards while actively campaigning to various stakeholders have raised alarming questions about the Independence and integrity of these Boards’ operations .

“The moment Arthur Lighbourne, Sheba Wilson, and Mark Fulford were named as candidates for the PNP, they should have resigned as Chairman of these Boards.

“By not doing so I am afraid that they have already caused the public to call into question their judgment and integrity.”

Astwood noted that persons expect fairness whenever they have a matter raised before these Boards.

He said: “There are already rumors that the PNP Ministers are using their new candidates via these boards to carry out their political agenda.

“There are also rumors that these three candidates are now making

decisions in this election season to promote their individual campaigns.

“Regardless of whether these rumors are true, the integrity of these Boards’ decisions and their respective Chairmen are already being called into question.”

He emphasized that the question of conflict of interest is a very serious one.

Astwood remarked that rumors of corruption has done irreparable damage to the country`s reputation and has caused the country to lose its constitution before.

He said: “So it is baffling to me that these three do not see the error in judgment in staying on as Chairmen.

“Of even more concern is why Dr. Rufus Ewing does not see this as an issue? He should have given his new candidates strict instructions to resign once they were selected, again by not doing this his integrity should be called into question as well.”

He called on the candidates to do the right thing and resign as chairmen of these Boards.

However, in a correspondence obtained by this publication, Otuonye said the chairmanship or membership of Statutory Boards or similar public Boards by persons

who have declared their candidacy for the upcoming general elections, has been a matter of concern for the Commission.

He clarified that although, neither the Integrity Commission Ordinance nor the Code of Conduct specifically addressed the issue, the Commission has held the view that in the interest of maintaining public confidence and the integrity of the operations and decisions of these public bodies, persons who have so declared their candidacy, should willingly resign from their membership or chairmanship of the relevant Boards.

He said: “The Commission has subsequently sought and obtained the legal opinion of the Hon Attorney General which confirms our position on this matter.

“Consequently, we have used the forum of our on-going engagements with the political parties and candidates and the radio talk shows this past week to urge the concerned candidates to resign immediately.”

In addition, the commission has received assurance that the Governorin -Cabinet which would have appointed these persons, is prepared to revoke their appointments in default of voluntary resignation.

FSC appoints new board member and head of departments – Announces establishment of Human resources department

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE FINANCIAL Services Commission (FSC) has appointed Dr. David Oakden as the Commission’s newest board member and three exceptional women as heads of departments.

During a press conference at the Commission`s headquarters in Providenciales, (Caribbean Place) on October 13, Managing Director Niguel Streete told the media that the new appointments are in an effort to further enhance the Commission’s effectiveness and efficiency in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Coupled with these appointments it was revealed that some 11 members of staff were also promoted to various positions within the Commission; these staff changes took effect from 1 October 2016.

One of the major changes in the Commission is the establishment of a Human Resources department. In this regard Streete remarked that this new development is in keeping with the Commission’s efforts to ensure that it human resources are adequate and prepared to meet the regulatory challenges of a dynamic financial

services industry.

Speaking on the appointment of the new board member, the Commission’s Managing Director, Niguel Streete, remarked that: “Dr Oakden is an excellent complement to our existing Board’s skill set, bringing demonstrated and relevant industry and regulatory experience and strategic acumen to the Commission in the area of insurance. His experience will further support our strategy to deliver value to our stakeholders through good governance and regulatory excellence.”

Speaking to the media Dr.Oakden said he has 40 years experience in the Insurance industry, experience which will allow him to be a great asset to the commission.

Dr.David Oakden comes to the Commission with extensive training and experience in insurance.

Dr Oakden is an independent consultant and a former Managing Director in the Actuarial Division at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in Canada.

He is a fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and a fellow of

From left (Managing Director Niguel Streete ), New board member -Dr. David Oakden ,Mrs Karlene Ferrier-Registrar of Companies, Trademarks and Patents ,Ms Corine Bolton- Director of Insurance and Mrs Kenisha Bacchus -Director of Human Resources and Administration, and Advisor to the MD on Legal and AML Matters,

the Casualty Actuarial Society and holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Toronto.

New heads of departments and members of the Commission’s management team are: Ms Corine Bolton- Director of Insurance, Mrs Kenisha Bacchus -Director of Human Resources and Administration, and Advisor to the MD on Legal and AML Matters, Mrs Karlene Ferrier-

Registrar of Companies, Trademarks and Patents.

Ms.Corine Bolton speaking on her appointment noted that her focus will be on increasing the regulatory framework as it relates to the employees of the FSC. “Before the employees in the domestic department they had more experience, so what we`re trying to do is level that and enhance

regulatory experience of the other staff.”

Meantime, Mrs Kenisha Bacchus noted that her department will be zeroing-in on the standardization of policies and procedures within the commission as well as looking at staff initiatives.

“In terms of what it is that the commission needs to do to attract and retain the best and the brightest staff and so that’s something that’s key for the commission.”

Also weighing in on her department`s area of focus, Mrs. Karlene Ferrier said: “Our primary focus is delivering efficient and effective service to our clients.”

Commenting on the new appointments, Streete stated that he is very confident that the new heads of departments posses the requisite skills training, experience and attitude to build on the successes of the Commission.

He said: “These are officers with a deep understanding of regulatory issues and a commitment to the jurisdiction. They also recognize the important link between financial stability and economic development.”

“The Commission is confident that these staff changes create a strong foundation for pursuing the initiatives in its strategic plan and for building local regulatory capacity.”

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Community fellowship centre celebrates 21 years in the TCI

BY DEANDRE HAMILTON Twenty-one years ago, in late 1995, the Turks & Caicos Islands were a very different place than what we are used to now. There were few paved roads or streetlights, no IGA (it was the brief era of KFC!), the Turquoise Reef Resort stood on Seven Stars’ footprint and the Ports of Call shopping center had just opened. It was also the year that the Community Fellowship Centre Assemblies of God was born.

Join Pastor Bradley and Minister Rachel Handfield and the entire congregation in celebrating their divine anniversary at the end of October, 2016. Under the theme, “Launching Forward with Greater Force: Doing More than Before,” the anniversary schedule includes: Wednesday, October 26: Evening service (7 PM) featuring singer Jimmie Black, the Dominion Dancers, and sermon by Reverend Stafford Symonette at Community Fellowship Centre on Leeward Highway.

Thursday, October 27: Evening service (7 PM) featuring singers Kate Knowles and Jimmie Black, Creole Ministry Dancers, and sermon by Pastor Bradley Handfield at Community Fellowship Centre.

Pastor Bradley Handfield (right) at the dedicaiton of Community Fellowship Centre

Friday, October 28: Church Concert featuring guest artist Jimmie Black, along with Benjamin Williams, Kate Knowles, Kem Gardiner, Jay Morley, Randy Ellis, the Gospel Pioneers, Dwayne Thomas, Abundant Life Ministry Choir, and Branford Handfield at Community Fellowship Centre.

Saturday, October 29: Gala Banquet (6 PM), “Celebrating 21 Years of Service” at Beaches Turks & Caicos with MCs David Wallace and Judy Knowles.

Church dances perform at the celebration

The night will include acknowledging CFC Honorees and Sponsors. Tickets are now available for $130.

Sunday, October 30: Closing Service and Building Dedication (3 PM) with guest speaker Reverend Patrick Paul, Superintendent, Assemblies of God at Community Fellowship Centre.

Community Fellowship Centre Assemblies of God was birthed

by Bro. Stafford Symonette, an Executive Member of the AOG in

the Bahamas with family roots in the Turks & Caicos. He felt the burning desire to start a spiritual work in TCI. In mid-December 1995, young, charismatic, Holy Ghostfilled missionary Pastor Cleveland J. Stubbs and his wife Valerie arrived in TCI from Eleuthera to start off the ministry. They joined CFC founding members Rex and Jan Messam, Claudette Basden and Normica Campbell, with services held at the Ramada Turquoise Resort.

By January 1996, the young congregation was growing in number and relocated to Sam Lightbourne’s Building on Airport Road. Fundraising efforts for the current church building commenced in 1998, with the first service there held on April 25, 1999.

With over a dozen nationalities represented in the 100+ strong congregation, Community Fellowship Centre continues to serve and uplift the local community through its powerful, Spirit-led worship, prayer, and outreach.

Minister Bradley Handfield has served as pastor since 2001, and was ordained as Senior Pastor in 2002. CFC also supports a Creole ministry in Five Cays led by Pastor Wouliem Pompilus and a church in Croix de Bouquet, Haiti. It launched the Community Christian Academy in September 2008, a primary school that has grown significantly in both size and attendance. CFC also supports a Bible School offering a degree program through the Caribbean School of Theology.

Divine worship services are held each Sunday at 9 AM, with weekly prayer and Bible study on Wednesday nights from 7 PM. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 941-3484.

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Chairman of InterCaribbean Airways Lynden Gardiner

The crowd attentively listening to Mr Gardiner’s testimony

InterCaribbean Airway’s chairman Lynden Gardiner speaks on business development at YCA meeting

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE FOURTH instalment of Young Corporate Alliance (YCA) saw guest speaker Lynden Gardiner, the Chairman of InterCaribbean Airways, who shared his personal experience on building a successful business in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The meeting, which was held at the Blue Haven Resort conference room on Saturday, saw a full room of individuals who were eager to hear Mr Gardiner’s testimony, to gain knowledge on business development.

When Gardiner took the podium, he spoke on incidences that he experienced during the inception of his business, where he was unable

to pay his workers on time.

He also spoke on the benefits of going to the bank to finance a new business and he encouraged those in doubt about banks, to use the bank as a form of financing.

“I have had failures along the way, but I have never fallen down. Failure comes in a number of different ways and I think that we all look at failure as economics, but there are other ways that you can fail… I think you need to take the leap of faith and do a lot of your homework and I think that you would need to prepare yourself for the hard work and dedication in order to make your business successful, especially here,” Gardiner said.

The chairman said that

he was pleased with the turnout and the feedback that he received from the young attendees.

“I thought that it was important so that young aspiring Turks Islanders can know my story and the long journey I had. This should serve as an inspiration to them, to persevere and bring out their best, in terms of developing a successful future.”

The Young Corporate Alliance (YCA) TCI was born from the election of a team of young professionals lead

by Chairman Kyle Smith in February 2014.

The organization in the Turks and Caicos Islands is geared towards the economic empowerment of young professionals and entrepreneurs.

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2016 UWI Paediatric Haematology Oncology Nursing Cohort

October 22-28, 2016

Featured speakers with 2016 nursing cohort

Regional Nurses Start Specialised Training At UWI, Trinidad – Thanks to CIBC FirstCaribbean A CORPS of Caribbean nurses will soon be even more skilled at providing care for children afflicted with blood disorders and cancers.

Drawn from Barbados, The Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the nurses recently enrolled in a specialised one-year Nursing Training Programme at the University of the West Indies School of Nursing in El Dorado, Trinidad and Tobago.

The training is part of a partnership with SickKids Caribbean and is being funded by the FirstCaribbean International Comtrust Foundation, the charitable arm of regional bank, CIBC FirstCaribbean.

The nurses, many of whom

specialise in caring for children suffering with various forms of paediatric cancer and blood disorders, will form the first cohort in this segment of the training.

CIBC FirstCaribbean’s partnership with SickKids Foundation extends from the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Barbados in 2013 when the bank pledged to provide US$1,000,000 over a seven-year period to train medical professionals specialising in the care of paediatric patients affected by cancer or blood disorders such as sickle cell disease. The partnership is being undertaken in collaboration with the University of the West Indies.

SickKids Foundation is a charity

registered in the Caribbean, to, among other things, fund training for Caribbean medical professionals as part of the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI) through the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada.

“Childhood cancer, affecting our most vulnerable citizens, is particularly heart-breaking,” said Trevor Torzsas, the bank’s Managing Director, Customer Relationship Management and Strategy and a Trustee of the FirstCaribbean International Comtrust Foundation.

“Unfortunately, some of the children of our employees have been touched by diseases like cancer and sickle cell anaemia.

For us, therefore, this programme to provide improved care for our

region’s children is personal,” he added.

“We were particularly pleased to join the list of contributors to this project as the Nursing Training Partner”, he said. “We consider it an honour to be a part of this programme, and we are excited at the possibilities it opens up for health care in the Caribbean.”

Director of Corporate Communications at the bank and Trustee of the FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation Ltd, Debra King said “CIBC FirstCaribbean is pleased to be able to assist in this training initiative to better equip our already dedicated nurses here in the Caribbean, to take care of the region’s children.”

In addition to enhancing knowledge and skills in safely caring for patients with cancer and

blood disorders, the training also focuses on caring for the whole family, by recognizing that family is the constant in every child’s life. In addition, the moral distress nurses experience in caring for these patients will be addressed by teaching them coping strategies.

The overall objective of the initiative is to enhance the care for children in the region who are affected by cancer and blood disorders, and ultimately increase the survival rates. The five-year plan that was developed by SickKids in association with their Caribbean partners, addresses the region’s gaps in capacity to advance diagnosis and the treatment of paediatric cancer and blood disorders.

It also aims to create awareness throughout the region of childhood cancers and blood disorders.

Eight prisoners receive certificates in anger management

BY OLIVIA ROSE EIGHT inmates of the Her Majesty`s Prison (HMP) on Grand Turk, recently completed an intensive anger management program.

According to a Government release, a graduation ceremony was held for the participants on October 12 at HMP. Speaking to the Weekly news via telephone, an official of the Department of Mental Health & Substance informed that the management program which began in 2007 has seen over 137 inmates graduated to date.

The program, which is conducted in two parts, allow inmates the opportunity to learn better train conflict resolution techniques and how to control their anger.

The class is voluntary for inmates.

Those completing the program and the required weekly assignments receive a certificate of completion and the tools to effectively manage their anger.

The premise of the program is simple and built upon the belief that anger is an emotion that can be properly managed.

If an individual has learned the wrong ways of dealing with anger, the program teaches that the individual can learn new ways.

For many of the men, anger and the mismanaging of it has been a dominant problem in their lives and has been a primary factor in alcohol and substance abuse, as well as a contributing cause of many problems in their interpersonal relationships.

The anger management program

Inmates Graduate from Anger Management Program

is facilitated by Substance Abuse Counselor within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence, Mr. Stanley Been.

Been, during his address to the graduates, encouraged them to lose sight of their past afflictions and focus on their future, using the negativity they once bottled inside as fuel for something positive.

Further remarks were received from Minister of Home Affairs

George Lightbourne, Deputy Superintendent of HMP Raymond Grant, and Director of the Department of Mental Health & Substance Dependence Dr. Alicia Malcolm, and Governor’s appointed member, Lillian Missick.

The Department of Mental Health & Substance Dependence has been allotted future calendar dates so as to assist the prison with these support services.

This program is an integral part of the collaborative work being done to aid in the rehabilitation of prisoners within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Any program that can be offered in the jail to provide inmates with alternative coping skills and the necessary emotional, spiritual, and relational tools to help them to succeed with successful reentry into society means the potential of one less individual returning to the jail.

October 22-28, 2016

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To date 259 in the TCI have been diagnosed with cancer

BY DAISY HANDFIELD TWO HUNDRED and fifty-nine people have been diagnosed with cancer in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) to date, according to officials from the TCI Hospital.

This number includes cases that were diagnosed at the hospital before the actual registry was launched in January of 2014 and officials said that at least three to four new patients are being diagnosed with cancer every month.

During the media briefing, which was held on Monday at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Providenciales, medical officials elaborated on the statistics and on the types of cancers that are deemed prevalent in men and women in the TCI. Gemma Williams, InterHealth Canada Oncologist, explained that Providenciales, understandably, has nearly three quarters of all cancer patients.

Meanwhile, Grand Turk makes up 17 percent and the remaining percentage covered the smaller islands [in terms of population] South, North and Middle Caicos.

Nurse Williams added that women made up 54 percent of the cancer population in the TCI, while men made up the other 46 percent.

She said: “The breakdown of

nationality; Turks and Caicos Islands by birth is 75 percent, Jamaica and Haiti combined are about 14 percent and the remaining 11 percent is made up of about 10 other nationalities.”

She also revealed that the most common cancers found among women in the TCI is breast cancer and among men she revealed that the silent killer is prostate cancer.

Roy McGregor, visiting Urologist added on to Williams’ comments, stating that aside from Prostate cancer being the most prevalent cancer in men in the TCI, it is also the leading cause of death in men in the TCI. However, he explained that if the cancer was detected early, it could be cured.

Mr McGregor is encouraging men in general to start screening for prostate cancer at the age of 40.

“The thing about prostate cancer is that when it presents early, there are no symptoms. In order to get symptoms from prostate cancer it has to be quite far advanced, so screening is important and it is important to realize that the test is a simple blood test for something called the prostate specific antigen. This is a protein produced by the prostate gland, which is elevated in cancer.

“Family history is probably the most important risk factor for prostate cancer. If you have a first

IHC PR and Marketing Manager Nikira John; IHC visiting Urologist Dr Roy McGregor; IHV Oncologist Nurse Gemma Williams; IHC General Surgeon Dr Phillip Burgess; Nurse with the Ministry of Health Nora Tyndall and President of the National Cancer Society Rosemary Jolly

or second degree with prostate cancer that means that your risk of developing prostate cancer is much higher,” McGregor said.

Rosemary Jolly, president of the TCI National Cancer Society (NSC) said that she is alarmed by the cancer numbers that exist in the TCI, especially relating to breast and

prostate cancer.

The president added that the function of the NSC is to help promote the awareness of the disease.

Therefore, she will continue to play a collective role in educating the TCI about cancer and the importance of regular cancer screenings, at the required ages.

There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma.

Symptoms vary depending on the type.

Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery

The Turks and Caicos stands with Haiti during their time of need

BY DAISY HANDFIELD OVER one hundred individuals donated boxes of non-perishable items and clothes, during a recent fundraising initiative over the weekend, to benefit those recently affected by Hurricane Matthew in the southern part of Haiti.

The numbers have not been confirmed, but the death toll in Haiti is over 1,000 due to the devastating hurricane.

The drive was held on Saturday at Sarah’s Kitchen on the Airport Road in Providenciales, and it attracted scores of residents that were touched by the unfortunate situation.

Kevin Clarke, Police PR and representative from Sakpase TCI promotions, said in an interview that the donation drive was a collaborative effort between Sakpase TCI, the Haitian Consulate, InterCaribbean Airways and a number of other companies.

Mr Clarke explained that once the drive was over, the items would be handed over to the Haitian Consulate, who would then pass it on to InterCaribbean Airways, who

Boxes of clothes and non-perishable items donated to benefit Haiti

would send the goods over to Haiti and hand it over to the respective personnel.

He said: “We and other persons within the community decided to come together in collaboration,

to assist in getting donations for Hurricane Matthew victims in Haiti.

I think what we are doing now would

help in some way.

“We do know that there are about 250,000 people or more who have been severely affected

by Matthew.

“We also have millions of people who are now exposed to cholera, because now there is an issue with the water.”

Clarke thanked the Turks and Caicos public for their support at such a critical time for Haiti.

“We just want to tell everyone thank you. Like someone said, the Haitian community is a fabric of the Turks and Caicos Islands and despite what anyone say, we know that the people in the Turks and Caicos love the Haitian people and the Haitian people love them.

“We need to continue to keep that unity, not only when a catastrophe happen; that we all come together.

We need to continuously come together at all times to support each other,” Clarke said.

Those who were unable to attend the fundraiser, but interested in making a donation can call 1 (649) 232 7834 or 1 (649) 431 2662 to make the necessary arrangements.

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October 22-28, 2016

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

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The Barbados cherry The Barbados cherry (Acerola) is native to the Lesser Antilles from St. Croix to Trinidad, also Curacao and Margarita and neighboring northern South America as far south as Brazil. It has become naturalized in Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico after cultivation, and is commonly grown in dooryards in the Bahamas and Bermuda, and is becoming more and more popular in the Turks and

Caicos Islands.

The Barbados cherry is a large, densely branched shrub. The plant can be pruned so it will form a central trunk and can grow as a small tree. The shape varies from a low and spreading habit to more upright and open. Leaves are shiny and light to deep evergreen, leaves will vary in size from 1 to 3 inches and are rounded in shape. This small tree

Weekly Recipe

Quick and Easy Banana Delight

INGREDIENTS

• 1 3.4 oz package JELL-O Banana Cream Instant Pudding • 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened • 1⅓ cups milk • 1 8oz (3 cups) tub Cool Whip, divided • 1 sliced banana • 1 cup vanilla wafers

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1. In a bowl, whisk together the JELL-O Banana Cream Instant Pudding and milk. Set aside for about 5 minutes.

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• 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and pudding.

• 3. Once well combined, fold in the 2½ cups of Cool Whip and refrigerate.

• When ready to serve, layer your jars with vanilla wafers, sliced bananas and banana cream cheesecake filling and top with remaining Cool Whip.

or shrub features, attractive flowers that vary in color from pale pink to rose. Flowers appear in April and flowering continues throughout the summer and often into the fall.

Soft, juicy, thin-skinned Barbados Cherry fruit are light red to deep crimson when mature. The outer shape somewhat resembles a small apple, but inside the fruit are several very un-apple like seed. The fully mature fruit average about an inch in diameter.

Barbados cherries are borne in leaf axils, singly or in clusters of 2 or 3. The shrub may have 3 to 5 crops per year, from May to November, with the largest crops appearing during the summer.

The fruit is rather tart but some selections are sub-acid to almost sweet. Inside, the flesh is yelloworange and very high in vitamin

C (ascorbic acid). The Vitamin C content of one fruit ranges from 1000 to 2000 mg per 100 grams of edible fully ripe fruit. More acid fruit has higher vitamin C content, and the amount of this compound is much higher in partially ripe fruit.

The tree does well on limestone, marl and clay, as long as they are well drained. The Barbados cherry tree will grow and fruit fairly well with little care. For best performance, a fertilizer formula of 8-8-13 twice a year. On the Island limestone soil, sprays of minor elements–copper, zinc, and sometimes manganese will enhance growth and productivity.

Young trees need regular irrigation until well established; older trees require watering only during droughts. Mature plants will bear better if thinned out by judicious

pruning after the late crop and then fertilized once more.

Barbados cherries are eaten out-ofhand, mainly by children. For dessert use, they are delicious merely stewed with whatever amount of sugar is desired to modify the acidity of the particular type available. The seeds must be separated from the pulp in the mouth and returned by spoon to the dish. Many may feel that the nuisance is compensated for by the pleasure of enjoying the flavorful pulp and juice.

Other-wise, the cooked fruits must be strained to remove the seeds and the resulting sauce or puree can be utilized as a topping on cake, pudding, ice cream or sliced bananas, or used in other culinary products.

Wine made from Barbados cherries in Hawaii was found to retain 60% of the ascorbic acid.

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Providenciales high schools participate in youth empowerment workshop

BY DAISY HANDFIELD APPROXIMATELY 68 students from six different high schools in Providenciales recently took part in a youth forum, geared to providing children with the skills that they need to become successful professionals and leaders in the TCI. The initiative was held at the Beaches resort in Providenciales on Friday from 9 am until 2pm and was spearheaded by Outreach TCI, a recently established non-profit organization that aims at promoting the wellbeing of women, families and the youth of the country.

The students participated in activities that required them to focus on their goals and aspirations.

They prepared boards that indicated lifelong goals, and throughout the event they were encouraged to express their opinions and feelings, boldly.

Stephanie Duncanson, member of the executive team explained that in the near future, the organization plans to focus on children with behavioural problems.

She said they were also looking at targeting women and children who were facing abuse.

Edith Cox, another committee

Students from six different high schools in Providenciales participated in an empowerment workshop

member, reflected on her high school days and added that she would have loved to have events like these during her high school years.

“It would have been so good if these kinds of events were around when I was in high school. I am learning a lot myself. I am just hopeful that this would be a great empowering tool for the young people,” she said.

Committee member Yvette

Marcelin briefly spoke on some of the plans for Outreach TCI, going forward.

She said: “I think that we would like to focus on short seminars that are impactful and that give a lot of information for different persons, and not just focus on one particular group, but a variety of issues.

“In some cases we would have some short seminars for women and women empowerment for issues they

Five health hacks for pain relief Let’s face it. Between dropping the kids off to soccer practice and being swamped with work assignments, it can be difficult to find time to manage lingering aches and pain.

If you’d like to avoid a trip to the doctor’s office or spending money on workout equipment, here is a low cost approach to solving discomfort using items lying around your house.

GOLF BALLS It turns out that these petite dimpled balls can be used for more than a game-winning putt. Just roll the ball under your foot while seated to help relieve tension in sore feet.

TENNIS BALLS Standing against a wall, place a tennis ball between your back and the wall.

Slowly move up and down or side to

side to help work out tension in your back or shoulders.

FROZEN PEAS Forget expensive ice packs. Frozen vegetables are a great alternative and will form to fit different parts of your body.

ROLLING PIN Tight thigh muscles are common in runners, walkers and other athletes.

Roll a rolling pin up and down along the front or side of your thigh to help relieve this tension.

TOWEL If you sit at a desk all day, you may feel tension in your back or chest from slouching. To help relieve the pain, place a rolled towel on the floor.

Sit at one end, facing away from the

roll. Slowly lay back so that the roll is under your spine, supporting you from the neck to the lower back.

Relax in this position for one minute, feeling a stretch across your chest and the front of your shoulders. To avoid straining your neck while in this position, rest your head on the roll or place a pillow at the end of the roll for more support.

These tips may not completely eliminate pain from your life, but try them for a few weeks and you’ll likely feel less discomfort. Recurrent pain can affect your quality of life, but learning how to cope with it can help you manage its harmful impact. A chiropractor can diagnose the cause of your pain and develop a treatment plan in order to get you back to doing the things you love to do.

may be facing as women, or with the family, or as parents, and definitely more events with our young people.”

The team explained that they did not wish to reveal all of the plans at the moment, because they want to be known as ‘doers’, not just ‘talkers’.

Marissa Mathews, academic advisor for Champions for Christ said that she was impressed with the layout of the forum and that this was a very creative way of bringing out

the leadership skills in each student.

“We brought our students here for this youth forum today, which I think is excellent. I am happy to see an opportunity for the children to come together in a non-competitive environment, where they can actually learn from one another and encourage one another. I would say that the takeaway from this meeting is for them to feel that they have things that they can contribute. Not only in this school, but also to the society as a whole. Again, this youth forum is an excellent idea and I hope that they would expand on it in the future.”

Students who attended the event were from the British West Indies Collegiate; Long Bay High; Wesley Methodist; the International School; Clement Howell High and Champions for Christ.

Outreach TCI consists of six members, all local women who express their shared vision of helping to empower women and youth, and to strengthen the bonds within families.

The non-profit organization thanked Digicel for their support and Donald Dagenais and the staff at Beaches Turks and Caicos for providing them with the event’s venue.

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May: We’ll still work closely with EU THERESA May has pledged to continue to “work closely” with the EU after Brexit, as she arrived for her first Brussels summit as prime minister.

She said it was important to have a “united European stance” against “Russian aggression”, including “sickening” violence in Syria.

The PM, who will trigger Brexit talks by the end of March, is expected to tell counterparts she wants a “smooth, constructive, orderly” Brexit.

EU leaders will attend a dinner later.

Once Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is triggered, two years of formal negotiations will begin, with the UK set to leave the EU by the summer of 2019.

The Brussels summit, which brings together the leaders of EU member states, is not focused on the UK’s withdrawal, with the official agenda instead dominated by migration, trade and Russia.

The prime minister was keen to emphasise this as she spoke to reporters when she arrived in Brussels, saying: “I’m here with a clear message. The UK is leaving the EU, but we will continue to play a full role until we leave and we will be a strong and dependable partner after we have left.

“It’s in the interests of both the UK and the EU that we continue to work closely together, including at

The UK PM, who will trigger Brexit talks by the end of March, is expected to tell counterparts she wants a “smooth, constructive, orderly” Brexit.

this summit.”

She added: “We must continue that robust and united European stance in the face of Russian aggression.”

The prime minister said the UK had “put Russian aggression in Syria on the agenda for the summit. We must continue to work together and it’s vital that we work together to continue to put pressure on Russia to stop its appalling atrocities, its sickening atrocities, in Syria.”

But Brexit is still expected to loom large at the summit, particularly at a working dinner on Thursday night, where Mrs May is expected to be invited to talk about it over coffee.

She will tell other leaders that “hard work and goodwill” was needed on both sides during negotiations to secure a smooth UK

Georgia teen will have leg amputated after being ‘thrown to the floor’ by teacher A 13-YEAR-OLD Georgia student who was allegedly “thrown to the floor” by his teacher was scheduled to have his right leg amputated this week after undergoing four surgeries, his attorney said.

“As anyone can anticipate, there was certainly an emotional response,” the boy’s attorney, Renee Tucker, told the Ledger Enquirer.

The student, Montravious Thomas, was in class at the Muscogee County School District’s AIM program -- dedicated for students removed from their schools because of their misconduct -- when behavioural specialist Bryant Mosley slammed the student to the floor due to behavioural issues, according to a police report.

Montravious was heading to the main office to call his mother to pick him up, Tucker told the Ledger Enquirer.

Instead, the boy’s teacher followed him as he was exiting the room and slammed him to the ground, she said.

Mosley allegedly sent the boy home on a school bus without notifying his family.

Tucker said that the family plans to file a lawsuit because the boy was wrongfully treated without the proper medical attention.

A call to Tucker and the Columbus Police Department were not returned.

Montravious Thomas was in class at the Muscogee County School District’s AIM program at the time of the incident.

Valerie Fuller, a spokesperson for the Muscogee County School District, released a statement confirming that the school district is investigating the matter “to determine all of the facts.”

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departure from the EU, a Downing Street source said.

EU leaders have said no talks can happen until Article 50 is triggered, with European Council president Donald Tusk recently saying the EU would not compromise on its insistence that freedom of movement will be a condition for Britain’s access to the single market.

At home, the government is facing fierce criticism from opposition parties - and a landmark legal challenge - over its refusal to offer MPs a vote on its Brexit strategy before triggering Article 50.

Ministers say they welcome scrutiny but do not want MPs and peers to micro-manage the process or compromise the government’s negotiating hand. (BBC)

October 22-28, 2016

US presidential debate: Trump won’t commit to accepting poll result REPUBLICAN Donald Trump has refused to commit to accepting the election result if he loses, in the final TV debate against Hillary Clinton.

“I will tell you at the time,” he told moderator Chris Wallace. For days he has claimed the election is “rigged”.

The Las Vegas debate continued the campaign’s bitter tone, with Mr Trump calling Mrs Clinton a “nasty woman”.

Polls show Mr Trump is losing in key battleground states after facing a slew of sexual assault allegations.

The final battle of wits came less than three weeks before election day on 8 November.

The candidates declined to shake hands before and after the political sparring, setting the tone for another debate marked by shouting and interrupting.

Mr Trump appealed to the Republican establishment by vowing to appoint Supreme Court justices with a “conservative bent” who would overturn a key ruling that made abortion legal in the US and protect gun rights.

He also stuck to his pledge to deport undocumented immigrants and secure US borders.

Meanwhile, Mrs Clinton firmly declared she would stand up for the

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton had their third and final debate on Wednesday night.

LGBT community, defend abortion rights, focus on restoring the middle class and equal pay for women.

“The government has no business in the decisions that women make,” she said.

In one of the more striking moments, Mr Trump twice declined to say whether he would accept the election’s outcome, breaking with the country’s long-standing tradition of a losing candidate’s concession after the votes are counted.

“That’s horrifying,” Mrs Clinton shot back.

“He is denigrating and he is talking down our democracy. And I, for one, am appalled that somebody who is the nominee of one of our two major parties would take that kind of a position.” (BBC)

Scottish independence bill to be unveiled THE Scottish government is to publish its draft bill on a second independence referendum.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced at the SNP conference last week that a formal consultation on the legislation would begin within days.

She said Scotland should have the ability to reconsider the issue in light of the vote for Brexit.

And she said it could do so before the UK leaves the European Union.

The draft bill will be formally unveiled by Constitution Secretary Derek Mackay later on Thursday, despite the Scottish Parliament being in recess until next week.

Speaking in advance of the bill’s publication, Ms Sturgeon said the SNP had been elected on a manifesto pledge that Holyrood should be able to consider a second referendum if there was a “material change in circumstances” since the first one in 2014.

She said this would include Scotland being taken out of the EU against its will.

Scotland voted by 62% to 38% to remain in the EU in June’s referendum, but the UK as a whole voted to leave - with Ms Sturgeon immediately instructing Scottish government officials to start drawing up plans for a fresh vote on independence.

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed at the SNP conference that the draft bill would be published this week.

However, opinion polls have suggested there has not been a major upsurge in support for independence since the Brexit vote, with a narrow majority still in favour of Scotland remaining in the UK. Some senior SNP members have cautioned Ms Sturgeon against “rushing into” another independence referendum, which would need to be approved by both the Scottish Parliament and the UK government before it could be held.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said that all parts of the UK will leave the EU at the same time despite calls from the SNP for a separate arrangement to be agreed for Scotland.

But she has said she is “willing to listen to options” on Scotland’s future relationship with the EU. Scottish Conservative leader Ruth

Davidson has insisted that neither Scotland’s business community or a majority of Scottish voters want another “divisive” vote on independence.

But Ms Sturgeon said the UK was facing the prospect of a “hard Brexit” that she predicted would do additional damage to Scotland’s economy and budget.

The first minister, who is due to meet Mrs May in London on Monday, said efforts to protect Scotland’s place in Europe would intensify over the coming weeks.

She has said she will put forward specific proposals aimed at keeping Scotland in the single market even if the rest of the UK leaves.

And she will push for “substantial additional powers” for Holyrood as part of the UK’s Article 50 negotiations, including over international deals with other nations and immigration. (BBC)

October 22-28, 2016

Regional News

Buyer revealed for Bahamas megaresort THE assets of the unfinished Baha Mar resort have been sold to an affiliate of Export-Import Bank of China, the project’s primary lender.

The entity, called Perfect Luck Holdings, will likely resell the Bahamas mega-resort once it is completed.

The office of Bahamas prime minister Perry Christie confirmed the sale. Christie in late August said it reached an agreement with ExportImport Bank of China to sell Baha Mar to a “world-class hotel and casino operator,” which obviously did not happen.

Christie’s office said that Perfect Luck “may sell the resort to whomever it wishes, subject to the proposed purchaser being acceptable to the government and other bodies performing their public function.”

“If our offers had been considered, it is very likely that Baha Mar would be open today, employing thousands

of Bahamians,” Izmirlian wrote in an Oct. 10 letter to Export-Import Bank of China president Liu Liange.

The 1,000-acre beachfront project, which broke ground in 2011, is slated to include five hotels totaling about 2,200 rooms as well as a casino, a 200,000-square-foot convention center and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.

The project ground to a halt last year after Izmirlian and an affiliate of China State Construction Corp., the project’s primary contractor, began blaming each other for delays. That was followed by Izmirlian’s failed attempt to file for bankruptcy in a U.S. court. Izmirlian laid off 2,000 employees last September.

Last month, Hyatt Hotels and SBE Entertainment Group recommitted to operating Baha Mar hotels.

Baha Mar construction resumed in September. (Travel Weekly)

The water-borne illness has flared in the hardest hit areas after floods contaminated drinking water in the southwest of Haiti.

Nearly 800 reportedly infected with cholera in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew TWO weeks after Hurricane Matthew cut through Haiti, cholera is a growing threat to those who survived the storm. Officials counted 773 cases of cholera in the Caribbean country, but the actual number of infected Haitians may be higher.

The Category 4 storm destroyed countless buildings, including cholera treatment centres. The waterborne illness has flared in the hardest hit areas after floods contaminated drinking water in the southwest. The World Health Organization this week said that it would send 1 million cholera vaccine doses to the country.

In the relief effort, UN peacekeepers from Nepal were blamed for accidentally pouring cholera-infected sewage into a river, spreading the disease. The number of cases spiked to 300,000 in 2011.

Nearly 10,000 people have died of cholera in Haiti since 2010.

More than 1 million people require assistance after the hurricane

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destroyed buildings and scattered debris, leaving many roads impassable and remote areas of the country completely cut off. Protests over slow aid distribution is making the process that much slower, according to a United Nations official. The desperate situation led some people to block roads themselves and loot humanitarian convoys. A teenager was shot in the chest by Haitian police on Tuesday while attempting to loot a truck at a center for aid distribution.

“We don’t know if there are many people with the problem of cholera in the areas that we cannot access and that is why I ask the people, let us access everywhere,” said David Nabarro, a special advisor to the UN Secretary-General who was previously in charge of the UN’s response to cholera. During a brief stopover in Haiti on Saturday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon witnessed the looting of a food aid container in Les Cayes, an aid distribution centre.

Bahamian PM backs away from hurricane tax plan DESPITE Prime Minister Perry Christie’s previous suggestion that the Bahamian government may need to “tax some item” to accumulate funds for the country’s Hurricane Matthew recovery and repair, he yesterday back-pedalled from this position insisting that the current tax system is sufficient to raise the money needed for the efforts.

Mr Christie was adamant, as he spoke in the House of Assembly, that the Ministry of Finance knew this prior to Matthew’s arrival as external experts presented the information as part of a specially commissioned study.

The Christie administration has been subjected to a wave of criticism over the prime minister’s comments on Monday that the country needed to give serious consideration to a more effective way of financing its losses. During that interview he said it might have been time to consider a “selective approach” to accrue the money by “taxing some item that would be of minimal impact on people”.

However, when he stood in Parliament for the first time since Matthew pummeled New Providence, Grand Bahama and Andros, Mr Christie suggested that his comments on Monday were the result of an off-record conversation with reporters.

The nation’s leader asserted that it was “natural” to ask a question to invoke debate as to how the government would tackle debt caused by natural disasters.

He seemed bothered by the

Hurricane Matthew caused significant damage in the Bahamas.

media’s decision to publicise the comments, which have incited outrage among Bahamians who mainly voiced their sentiments on social media site Facebook.

Mr Christie said: “We were given the assurance of the technical staff of the Ministry of Finance that the funding to service this debt can be derived from the existing tax system in a policy neutral manner. That is no change in the existing rates.”

“This assurance was done by way of a study on behalf of the ministry by external experts (and) the study was commissioned and presented to the ministry prior to the arrival of Hurricane Matthew.

“The key finding of the study is that with a more structured compliance programme, the revenue base could grow by 10 per cent in the short term and up to 20 per cent

in the medium term,” the prime minister continued.

“My government decided to engage in a study that would put it in a position not to panic over an issue of this kind but to sit in the Cabinet, like we did yesterday and have the Ministry of Finance speak to us about the options available to us and to be able to say before we go any further let us collect the money that is available to be collected. Let us take special efforts to go out there and do it as the study indicates before we go any further and talk about anything because we know the extent to which people are suffering, it doesn’t arise.”

On Tuesday high-level government sources told The Tribune that Cabinet discussed the possibility of a sin tax on tobacco and alcohol to raise the necessary funding.

No new Zika cases recorded in the Bahamas since October 3 THERE have been no additional confirmed cases of the Zika virus in New Providence in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, with a senior health official claiming there have been fewer reports of mosquito bites in the wake of the category-four storm.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Glen Beneby told reporters on Tuesday there have been no new confirmed cases of the virus since October 3, when the Ministry of Health, via its official website, reported that the number of confirmed cases in New Providence had risen to 17.

Dr Beneby said since the passage of Hurricane Matthew, he and another “senior physician” have had discussions about the virus, and are both of the view that the number of persons reporting mosquito bites is less than before.

Nonetheless, Dr Beneby said the Ministry of Health and other affiliated government agencies have

“benefitted” greatly from the efforts by residents in local communities to try and clean up their surroundings following Hurricane Matthew’s passage.

Earlier this month, the MOH announced that 17 cases of the Zika virus had been recorded on New Providence, up seven from the 10 cases recorded as of September 6. ““I’ve also had a conversation with one of our senior physicians on this matter, and since the hurricane, it would appear that the number of persons, patients, reporting mosquito bites is less. And so what we believe and we’re thinking about is that the high winds during the hurricane may have caused the adult mosquito to take flight or be blown out of the area. But at the same time, if we don’t clean up and get rid of the water, we are likely to have a rebound from the larva.

Subsequently, on August 23, officials confirmed three more

cases; two of which were reported in women and two of which were transmitted locally, via mosquitos in the area infected with the Zika virus.

A short time later, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez reported four additional cases of Zika on the island. On September 6, Dr Beneby reported that two more women had contracted the virus.

In its latest update on October 3, the Ministry of Health said based on the histories received from the cases it was determined that there was a “mix of travel associated and local transmission.”

The ministry said all cases sought medical attention after having symptoms of the Zika virus. It said at the time that all patients had been treated for associated symptoms and were “doing well.”

Last month, the government announced that it would spend $2.5m a month on combatting the Zika outbreak. (Tribune242)

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Senior cop in Jamaica on hit list THE head of Jamaica’s AntiLottery Scam Task Force is on

a hit list.

According to the Jamaica

Gleaner newspaper, a top-tier leader in an illicit lottery scam

We Are Seeking Suitable & Qualified Applicants:

FLOOR SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY: Conduct regular fullproperty site inspections to ascertain any damage and general condition of the travertine floors and restore, maintain, seal and protect indoor and outdoor floors using specialist cleaning processes and diamond abrasive pads and heavy duty machinery.

COMPETENCIES: • Interpersonal Skills & Effective Leadership.

• Project Management.

• Team Player & Problem-Solver.

• Creative Teaching & Resilient Disposition .

• Written & Oral Communication

• Able to lift heavy weight and work late shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Knowledge of Basic Hotel Operations and certifications in: Quality Housekeeping and Stone, Masonry & Tile Cleaning.

• In depth knowledge of floor maintenance and restoration techniques, application and storage of chemicals and heavy duty floor restoration machinery with working experience of 5 – 10 years.

SALARY: Salary range $400-700 per week.

WAITER

JOB SUMMARY: Provide elite dining service to in house and visiting guests to include but not limited to: welcoming and escorting guests; food & beverage menu presentation and order taking; table service and maintenance with grace and finesse; and foster memorable dining experiences.

COMPETENCIES: • Strong Interpersonal Skills • Upselling techniques & basic numerical skills • Team Player & Problem-Solver • Creative Service Orientation • Bilingual Written & Oral Communication

• Able to lift heavy weight and work late shifts QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • A minimum of 4 years working experience at a reputable full service restaurant • Proven track record of the ability to work alone and handle a fast paced environment.

• Professional certifications will constitute an advantage SALARY: Salary range - $6.50 - $7.00 per hour

FRONT DESK AGENT JOB SUMMARY: Represent the Windsong Resort family as front-ofthe-house Ambassador consistently catering to guests by: assisting with and confirming reservation status; in house registrations and service & product familiarization; and special requests and reservations as applicable.

COMPETENCIES: • Fantastic Interpersonal Skills • Computer & basic numerical skills • Team Player & Problem-Solver • Service Personality & Orientation • Bilingual Written & Oral Communication

• Impeccable personal presentation

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • A minimum of 4 years working related experience • Proven track record of the ability to work alone and handle a fast paced environment.

• Professional certifications will constitute an advantage SALARY: Starting salary $7.00 per hour. Additional responsibilities will be discussed in the interview.

APPLICATIONS: EMAIL RESUME, COVER LETTER, EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES, REFERENCE LETTERS AND POLICE RECORD CERTIFICATE TO ADMIN@WINDSONGRESORT.COM BY NOVEMBER 10TH, 2016. POSITIONS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. 12629

who is said to be facing an extradition warrant issued by the United States government has reportedly placed a bounty on the head of Sergeant Kevin Watson.

“Based on intelligence that has come to our attention, this man has paid over a large sum of money to a gang in the western city to kill Sergeant

Watson,” a high-level police source told the newspaper.

“We consider this as a credible threat and we are putting the requisite measures in place to ensure the safety of Sergeant Watson.”

While not giving away important details, the police source said the scammer was on a list of alleged

ADARA VILLAS & RESORT LTD.

LABOURERS DUTIES:

• Must perform all task giving by manager or supervisor such as: cleaning, lifting, cutting • Must be able to read and write English • Must have a clean police record • Good communication skills DROP OFF ALL APPLICATIONS TO 1216 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES BEFORE CHINSON’S RESTAURANTS OR EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS. COM OR TELEPHONE: 649-441-8515 12550

perpetrators for whom the US government has issued extradition warrants in recent months.

He said eight of those on the list have already been apprehended.

“This man is now on the run, but we are tracking him,” the police source said. “These guys have a lot of resources at their disposal, so they are able to move from one location to another with relative ease…

Nonetheless, we hope we will catch up to him sooner than later.”

The police source said he believed the bounty was substantial, because the offer was enough to attract the attention of a major gang.

“Our understanding is that it is much more than $1 million…It could be as much as $5 million,” the source said.

“We also understand that the money has already been paid to the gang.”

When Watson was contacted about the threat, he told The Gleaner that he was aware of it and had started taking extra precautions to protect himself.

DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY is looking for a highly professional

PROGRAM AND EVENT COORDINATOR Self motivated person with proven program management and event coordination skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Creating innovative estimates, programs and events for groups from 2 to 170 attendees showcasing the islands, while staying within allotted budget and meeting clients needs • Maintaining strong working relationships with local vendors and resorts • Negotiating contracts with hotels and service providers. Keeping up to date database of providers and services • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with overseas clients, attending industry trade shows and meetings in the US when necessary • Developing and confidently delivering oral presentations to potential and current clients, both small and large groups • Managing of operational and fiscal activities including: agendas, budgets, pre and postevent evaluations, review and payment of event bills, maintenance of records of event aspects and financial details • Marketing through design of websites and social media promotion • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years experience in event planning and program coordination essential Proven knowledge of event logistics, accounting and budgeting Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and decision making skills Excellent multi-tasking and problem solving ability Strong local knowledge and the ability to promote Turks and Caicos as a destination to foreign markets Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program management staff, team members, vendors and guests Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively, ability to accept constructive criticism from clients, adherence to company policies Effective networking and identification of new sales opportunities and clients A strong work ethic and flexibility to adapt to a variety of business and social situations.

Full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, QuickBooks.

Knowledge of Web design, blogging and marketing through social media essential. Mac system knowledge also an advantage Full understanding and ability to work within EVED platform, including E360 Flexibility, with long working hours, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Required hours vary daily depending on season Physical endurance as most events take place outdoors

PLEASE FORWARD RESUME, PASSPORT PHOTO AND REFERENCES TO: NILA@NILADESTINATIONS.COM Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Wyclef Jean faces criminal probe over Haiti charity WYCLEF Jean, the hip-hop artist and former candidate for the presidency of Haiti, says he is “committed to ensuring that things are made right” amid news of a criminal investigation into the finances of his personal charity.

The musician’s lawyer, Avi Schick, confirmed that Jean’s Haitian aid organization, Yele, went out of business in August, leaving a trail of legal disputes and unpaid debts. Regulators in the US, where it was registered, are now attempting to establish how the non-profit organization burned through US$16 million in public donations in just over two years.

A report in the New York Times alleged that much of the money was spent on administration, public relations and consultants, or was funnelled to outside businesses owned by friends and relations of Jean. In one mysterious transaction, detailed in Yele’s tax returns, the singer’s brother-in-law was given US$600,000 for helping with the “rebuilding of Haiti”.

In 2010, the charity devoted more than half of its US$9 million budget to travel, staff salaries, consultant fees and expenses related to its property portfolio, the newspaper revealed. It spent US$37,000 to

Ms. Elisabeth M. Wilson (New protocol officer)

TCIG reappoints Elizabeth M. Wilson as New Protocol Officer

Wyclef Jean’s Haitian aid organisation, Yele, went out of business in august, leaving a trail of legal disputes and unpaid debts.

rent space at a Manhattan recording studio owned by Jean, and another US$375,000 went on “landscaping” for its offices.

Yele was founded in 2004

by Jean, who spent much of his childhood in Haiti. Although initially low-profile, it was propelled to prominence in January 2010 when the country was devastated by an earthquake which left almost 300,000 people

dead and an estimated 1.5 million homeless.

In the aftermath of the disaster, US$16 million was donated into its coffers. All of that money now appears to have been spent. Some was used to distribute food and water to earthquake victims, or to give temporary jobs to young Haitians. But the rest appears to have been frittered away in a manner which did little to improve the lives of earthquake victims.

THE TURKS and Caicos Islands Government has reappointed Ms. Elisabeth Wilson as the new Protocol Officer within the Office of the Premier.

According to a Government release ,Ms. Wilson first began working in the Turks and Caicos Islands civil service in 2000 as a receptionist for the Tourist Board, before working her way up to post of Assistant Training Manager; a post she held for many years before being transferred to the Office of Premier as the previous Protocol Officer.

Commenting on her reappointment Ms. Wilson stated that: “Even though I have worked in other places and have

put my all into those areas, it is not every day that you get to do a job that you love, so I always looked forward to someday returning to the service of my country and to this role.”

“The most satisfying and most rewarding part of my job, for me, is putting the Turks and Caicos Islands and the government in the best light.”

Deputy Governor, Anya Williams added; “I am pleased to welcome Mrs. Wilson back into the civil service as a member of staff within the Office of the Premier. I am confident that her previous skills and experience will be an asset to TCIG and I certainly wish her all the best.”

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Bob Marley is still pulling in big bucks IN a replay of the last few years’ rankings, Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley has once again featured in the top 10 of Forbes magazine’s topearning dead celebrities.

Taking sixth place on the rich list, Marley was the only Caribbean star to shine among a galaxy dominated by North American and British luminaries.

The enduring “One Love” singer is said to be still earning steadily since his death at the age of 36 in 1981, with a line of fruit flavoured drinks, accessories and the familiar T-shirts bearing his name.

The “Redemption Song” star has also sold well over 75 million albums in the past two decades and reportedly hauled in US$21 million year-to-date.

Like everyone else, Marley still has a way to go to catch

The enduring “One Love” singer is said to be still earning steadily since his death at the age of 36 in 1981, with a line of fruit flavoured drinks, accessories and the familiar T-shirts bearing his name.

up with first-placed Michael Jackson, who was 50 years old when he passed away in 2009.

In 2016, the late King of Pop earned a staggering

$825 million, making him far and away the biggest dead celebrity earner of the year.

A long way behind in second place is Peanuts creator

Charles Schulz who earned $48 million. He died in 2009.

Golfer Arnold Palmer died on September 25 at the age of 87 and as is included in the list at number three, although most of his $40 million earnings were made while he was still alive.

The late King of Rock, Elvis Presley, died aged 42 in 1977 and is ranked fourth with $27 million, while Prince, who died in April, is fifth with $25 million.

Children’s author Dr Seuss (Theodor Geisel) made the list at number seven with $20 million, while Beatles songwriter John Lennon, who was murdered in 1980 age 40, made $12 million.

Placing ninth is physicist Albert Einstein, who died in 1955, with $11.5 million.

Original pin-up girl Bettie Page placed 10th with $11 million.

David Bowie, who was 69 when he died from cancer in January, earned $10.5 million, while actor Steve McQueen earned $9 million. The Great Escape star died in 1980 at age 50.

For the first time, rapper Tupac Shakur has made the list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees.

Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac among new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees MUSIC lovers, get ready to rock the vote.

The 2017 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced, and this year’s group has something for almost everyone.

This year’s first-time nominees are Bad Brains, Depeche Mode, Electric Light Orchestra, Jane’s Addiction, Joan Baez, Journey, Pearl Jam, Steppenwolf and Tupac Shakur.

They join past nominees

who are back on the list: Chaka Khan, Chic, Janet Jackson, J. Geils Band, Joe Tex, Kraftwerk, MC5, The Cars, The Zombies and Yes. To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released their first single or album at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.

The 2017 nominees had to release their first recording no later than 1991, and this year marks Pearl Jam and Shakur’s first shot at eligibility.

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MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL & EMPLOYMENT GRAND TURK, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BRITISH WEST INDIES. TELEPHONE: (649) 338-2976 / FAX 946-2885

TURKS AND CAICOS FIRST NATIONAL SKILLS AUDIT SURVEY The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and the Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services Is currently carrying out a National Skills Audit Survey. The aim of the survey is to inform national strategic plans and provide policymakers with the necessary information and data to increase employability and to assess the working and living conditions of residents in the islands. We are eager to have the assistance and commitment of the entire population throughout this critical and most important exercise.

Over the next three to four weeks, enumerators will be visiting your workplaces and homes to speak to key individuals in order to gather this information.

We are asking you, the public, for your full cooperation and support by providing accurate information to our friendly enumerators All enumerators will be issued proper identification from Government.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

October 22-28, 2016

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

NEWLY RENOVATED OFFICE SPACE FOR SPA OR BEAUTY SALON SPACE AVAILABLE NOW. GOOD RENT. 600 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE

CONTACT: 246-3508/ 231-3788 OR 946-4894

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

October 22-28, 2016

THE GRANDVIEW ON GRACE BAY

THE LEADING AND TRUSTED SECURITY COMPANY IN TCI IS IN NEED OF QUALIFIED PERSON TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITION.

Is looking for:

CLEANER/ HOUSE-KEEPER

SECURITY SUPERVISOR The Security Supervisor serves as member of Spence Security. As such, the Security Supervisor provides functional, technical, and process leadership.

To work 5 days per week 8am – 12pm

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CONTACT: MANAGEMENT (649) 941-3312 THE PROPRIETORS, STRATA PLAN #38 THE GRANDVIEW ON GRACE BAY

BOOKKEEPER

Set up Intuit QuickBooks Accounting Tool • Use QuickBooks to input all data • Prepare accounts receivable and payable • Prepare balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow, yearend inventory of asset, graduate of B.S.C. major in accounting • Excellent knowledge in bank reconciliation and payroll preparations • Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel • Excellent knowledge in QuickBooks and Retail plus Point of Sale Software. • 15 years’ experience in accounting and auditing EMAIL: SMITHCOTCI@GMAIL.COM OR TELEPHONE: 649-946-5819 THE POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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BE.YOU.TIFUL HAIR & NAIL SALON

Unit 4 Provo Storage, Cooper Jack Road, Providenciales Is seeking an:

The Security Supervisor develops and maintains a safe and secure environment for clients and employees by establishing and enforcing security policies, procedures, and regulations.

MUST BE ABLE TO:

SMITHCO

BE.YOU.TIFUL HAIR & NAIL SALON

Unit 4 Provo Storage, Cooper Jack Road, Providenciales Is seeking an:

• Write and review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.

• Train subordinate security professionals or other company personnel in security rules and procedures.

• Review reports as best (good) practise to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.

• Coordinate security operations or activities with Police law enforcement, fire and other agencies.

• Respond to emergencies, threats, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, and follow emergency response procedures.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve security breaches.

• Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.

• Analyse and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.

• Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.

• Conduct physical examinations of property and make recommendations to mitigate security risks.

• Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, clients, and others on company property and other responsible areas.

Supervise and manage +95 Security Officers.

This job operates in a professional office environment and at various locations (outdoors and indoors) throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work 6

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work 6

CONACT:

CONACT:

(649) 432-1777

days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

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days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

(649) 432-1777

C & J EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY VANANCIES

Spotless Car Wash, Pat Construction, Discount Car Rentals, Chicken Shack, ERB Construction, Dove Retail Store, Charles B. Shop, Delano Ewing, Maison Creole (Lucy Mott Lee), Maid Cleaning, Gold Star Nail Center Is seeking:

CAR WASHER $6.25 PER HOUR

HAIR BRAIDER/ COSMETOLOGIST $6.25 PER HOUR

BARBER

$6.25 PER HOUR

MASON/PLUMBER $8-$10 PER HOUR

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DOMESTIC WORKER/MAID $6.25 PER HOUR

LABOURER

$6.25 PER HOUR

CASHIER

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Invoicing, bill payments • Payroll, inventory of products • Other functions as assigned by the Chairman

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years related experience • Must have very good knowledge in accounting programs e.g. QuickBooks • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess a valid TCI driver’s license • Must be able to work with minimum supervision

The physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job are: • The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

• May be requested to work extended hours and weekends to supervise and for special program events.

• Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use; frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular).

Salary starts @ $2,500/month

This is a full-time salaried position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. including holidays.

Salary starts @ $6.50 per hour

Travel to Grand Turk and the family islands is required.

Submit resume with application letter, employment and training certificates, copy of police record, colour copy of passport to Spence Security office.

SECURITY OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Should have minimum of 3 years military/police experience or 4 years security officer experience • Should have security training certificate • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must have clear criminal record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an asset

HOW TO APPLY:

All interested applicants should send resume and applicable certificates address to: The Chairman Spence Security not later than 11 November 2016 to:

$6.25 PER HOUR

MECHANIC

$ 8 - $10 PER HOUR

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BELONGER ONLY APPLY, POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT

E-MAIL: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

ESSENTIAL:

• A degree is required in business or related field • Security professional with a proven management experience within the security industry or public sector of 10 years of better.

• Enthusiastic and committed approach with a track record of building strong, trusted base relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.

• A sound working knowledge of security best practices and legislation affecting the security role.

• Strong management and leadership skills together with excellent communication, influencing, negotiating and engagement skills.

• Basic IT skills with a working knowledge of the range of MS Office packages and knowledge of electronic security systems.

• Sound judgement and decision making skills, with a ‘hands on’, problem solving approach, able to remain calm under pressure and take control of incidents.

• Experience of writing procedures, drafting reports, preparing business cases and compiling and adjusting duty rosters to meet shortfalls in staffing levels.

• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently • Previous experience working with and access to highly confidential and sensitive data.

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address:kansha.bain@spencesecurity.com Fax: 941-3027

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C&M WHOLESALES & RETAILS

P & D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: Daryl Baxter

Is seeking a:

STORE CLERK

Must be willing to work from 9am – 5pm Salary: $6.00 per hour

LABOURER

1 CARE TAKER

GARDENER

Must be willing to work from 7am – 4pm Salary: $7.50 per hour

Must be willing to work 6 days per week, may be required to work split shift Salary: $6.00 per hour

Aquino Sports Shop

Pirates Den Bar & Restaurant

To clean store and stock shelves. Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.00 PER HOUR

Must be willing to work 5 days per week 4pm – 11pm Salary: $6.00 per hour

Needs 3 years of experience. Able to clean the yard and store.

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR.

1 CLEANER

CONTACT: (649) 232-2008

CONTACT: (649) 332-5020

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KITCHEN HELPER

LABOURER

To work 5 days per week Assisting where needed SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR

CONACT:

Must be willing to work 3 days per week SALARY: $200.00 per week

CONACT:

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Johanne Villiant

Tranquillity Property Management Ltd.

1 DOMESTIC WORK

ORPHA PIERRE JUBA SOUND

12606

Must be willing to work shifts 8am – 5 pm Salary: $6.00 per hour

HOLY SALE

is seeking a

Morley’s Shop

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BABYSITTER

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(649) 343-5903

(649) 346-5909

ANDY TALBOT/ ISLAND TECHNOLOGY

Y.A.3.B ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS

Are seeking the following:

Seeks the following: JID BARBER SHOP AIRPORT ROAD

DOMESTIC WORKER BABYSITTER CASHIER CLEANER Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

1 NAIL TECHNICIAN Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 344-4540 KONFYANS GAMING KEW TOWN

1 WAITRESS

Newspaper

Dates to be published

The Anguillan, Anguilla

Friday: October 21, 2016

Antigua Observer

Friday, October 21, and Monday, October 24, 2016

(649) 332-1497

The Nassau Guardian, Bahamas

Friday: October 21, 2016

PENTECOSTAL RESTORATION CENTRE

The Nation Newspaper, Barbados

Wednesday, October 19, Sunday 23, and Friday, November 4, 2016

Amandala News, Belize

Sunday: October 23 & 30, 2016

The Beacon, British Virgin Islands

Thursday: October 20 & 27, 2016

Pinnacle Media Group Ltd., Cayman Islands

Friday: October 21, 2016

The Chronicle, Dominica

Friday: October 21, 2016

Grenadian Voice, Grenada

Saturday: October 22 & 29, 2016

Guyana Publications Inc, Guyana (Stabroek News)

Sunday, October 23 & Wednesday, November 2, 2016

The Gleaner, Jamaica

Sunday, October 23 & Wednesday, November 2, 2016

(649) 242-5221

(649) 242-7957

The Reporter, Montserrat

Friday: October 21, 2016

The Democrat, St. Kitts

Friday: October 21, 2016

JOHN PETER

ISRAEL A. FORBES

The Voice, St. Lucia

Saturday: October 22 & 29, 2016

The Vincentian, St. Vincent

Friday: October 21, 2016

The Express, Trinidad

Sunday, October 23, and Monday, October 31, 2016.

Turks and Caicos Weekly News, Turks and Caicos Islands

Friday: October 21, 2016

Barbados Business Authority (Nation Newspaper)

Monday, October 31, 2016

Business Monday, Barbados Advocate

Monday, October 24, 2016

#138 Lower Bight Road Is seeking a:

CONTACT: (649) 345-6612

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CONACT:

Salary: $6.25 per hour

SAMUEL HALL Is seeking a:

LABOURER LABOURER Must be willing to work 6 days per week. SALARY: $ 6.50 PER HOUR

FIVE CAYS

DOMESTIC WORKER NANNY HELPER

CLEANER

Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

To clean and assist where needed. Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR 12631

(649) 343-2165

CONACT:

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CONACT:

NORTH CAICOS

Is in need of a:

Is seeking the following:

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CONACT:

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CONACT:

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

(649) 242-9074

Is seeking a:

THE PROPRIETORS STRATA PLAN #23

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION Is seeks:

Must have 10 years’ experience Salary: $ 300.00

Salary: $ 8.00 per hour

DIVA’S BEAUTY SALON

COCKTAIL WAITRESSES

AUTO PARTS SPECIALIST

MORRIS PLAZA AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking a:

ASSISTANT FURNITURE COSMETOLOGIST CABINET FINISHER

To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 331-6364

VACANCIES D&B AUTO PARTS

• Advises customers or internal users on appropriateness of parts, supplies or materials requested • Determine replacement parts required,

FIVE CAYS

Is looking an:

Is looking for:

Must have 5-10 years’ experience Salary: $200

• Must have extensive practical experience in vehicle servicing and repairs, together with experience in supervising technicians and dealing with customers • Prepare repair orders and estimates and ensure timely and accurate completion of repairs • Inspect and supervise repaired vehicles for quality assurance • Minimum of fifteen years’ experience in auto repair administration.

• Must be ASE certified • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Salary US $12 per hour (negotiable)

CONACT:

TEN & SANCHEZ

PROJECT ANALYST

AUTO REPAIR ADMINISTRATOR

CONACT:

K.C BAR & GRILL PEARLS BAR AND RESTAURANT DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR KEW TOWN BAR AND GRILL

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 431-1241

CONACT:

SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR

(649) 242-0521

CABINET MAKER

Salary: $ 8.00 per hour

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Cleaning yard SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR

SALARY: $250.00 per week

(649) 343-0358

Salary: $8.00 per hour

3 CARPENTERS

LABOURER HELPER

JANITOR PORTER SALES PERSON

(649) 343-2227

(649) 441-8469

TILE SETTER

12614

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

CONACT:

Is seeking the following:

CONACT:

(649) 232-4442

CONTACT

(649) 431-0750

POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Colombian Emeralds International “The world’s foremost Emerald dealer” with over 50 stores worldwide has exciting career opportunities.

AUTO SALES SUPERVISOR

• Develop and establish coaching and training needs for all staff within the department.

• Estimate consumer demand and determine the types and amounts of goods to be sold • Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns • Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and accurate ordered parts and accessories • At least fifteen years’ experience • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Salary US $12 per hour (negotiable)

RETAIL ATTENDANT/ SUPERVISOR

RETAIL ATTENDANT

• Retail jewelry sales experience • Excellent customer service • Team Work and the ability to meet company objectives • Trustworthy, polite, dependable and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays • Ability to achieve goals as outlined by manageament • Ability to work on own initiative

• Retail jewelry experience • Customer service • Team Player and ability to meet company objectives • Trustworthy, polite, dependable and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays • Ability to achieve goals as outlined by management

FORWARD ALL CV’S AND COVER LETTERS BY EMAIL TO: NORDICA DELL, BEACHES RESORT, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS 44302@DFCH.COM NO PHONE CALLS

NATASHA’S CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS STONE MASTERS INTERNATIONAL

CLEANER

12617

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION TO DNBAUTOPARTS@TCIWAY.TC

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

To finish cabinets . Must be willing to work 5 days per week SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Washing, cutting and styling hair SALARY: $250.00 per week

COLOMBIAN EMERALDS INTERNATIONAL

according to inspections of old parts, customer request, or customers’ descriptions of malfunctions • Minimum of ten years’ experience • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Salary US $10 per hour

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

12627

EMAIL: PSP23.NWP@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 946-5955 12618

M&L AMAZING WORLD

Is seeking a:

12507

12638

(649) 941-2451

All interested applicants must send resume to the properties strata plan #23, Copy of belongers status card & passport photo page.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR

SOUTH DOCK ROAD

12621

To clean and assist where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

(MAINTENANCE)

EDRICE ARISTILDE

12613

DOMESTIC WORKER

Must speak write and comprehend fluent English.

Individuals must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a flexible schedule.

TRUCK DRIVER

12639

HOUSE KEEPERS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS BARTENDERS SERVERS & CHEF

MERCENE JEAN Is seeking a:

Is seeking employment for:

Is seeking a:

3 MASONS

GRACE BAY BUSINESS CENTRE

To clean buildings by emptying trash, sweeping, mopping and cleaning surfaces.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 247-0656

FLAMINGO VARIETY STORE

JANITOR

To clean and assist where needed Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 347-7993

THE OASIS AT GRACE BAY HOTEL

HOUSEKEEPING

needed Salary: $6.50 per hour

2 RECEIVING AGENTS

A & P CONSTRUCTION PAINTER To prep areas for painting and apply paint to various surfaces.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and inspecting all rooms

Manage the registration process, monitor customer accounts, handling guest check-in / check-out operate the hotel telephone system Salary: $1,300.00 PER MONTH

CONTACT: (649) 941-8821 OR 431 5723 FRANTZ LOISEAU

DOMESTIC WORKER

To clean and assist where

CONTACT: (649) 342-0506

CONTACT: (649) 244-4509 JOSEPH SKIPPINGS

LABOURER

To clean, lift and assist where needed Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 242-9087 OR 345-1815

12628

NORTHWEST POINT / RESORT MANAGEMENT GROUP

12622

GRACEMIR HOUSE 28TH JUNE PLUM STREET, GRACE BAY HILLS

12608

CHRISTOPHER GAUL

CONACT:

CLASSIFIEDS 31

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

12600

October 22-28, 2016

32 CLASSIFIEDS

TCI AGENCY

Is seeking

BUGALOO ENTERPRISES & CONCH CRAWL

BARTENDER, KITCHEN

HELPER AND SALES PERSON Must have experience in specified areas and willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

LABOURER

Experienced person with basic knowledge in dealing with

HYDROCARBON AND DEALING WITH FUEL SALARY: $6.25 per hour

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

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CLASSY CAR WASH INTERNATIONAL

SERGE PIERRE GLASS SHACK

ROSELOUDE INTERVOL

Is seeking

Is seeking

12579

(649) 245-4898

12576

(649) 241-5678

BLUE HILLS

DOMESTIC WORKER

Must be willing to work 5 days per week SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Able to clean the house, wash and ironSALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

FIVE CAYS Is seeking

(649) 332-5020

12555

12572

PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

CERAMEX TCI

SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES

Is seeking

HANDYMAN

UPHOLSTERS,

SANDBLASTER AND PAINTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

MILLENNIUM APARTMENTS Looking for qualified person in

FRESH FISH Seeking experienced person for

CUTTING AND CLEANING Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 241-5678

DUTIES: Tropical garden maintenance, sprinkler system maintenance Pool/hot tub maintenance Pump station maintenance Waste water system maintenance

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Diploma in landscaping/ gardener Five years’ experience in similar environment/resort Wages: $7-8 per hour depending on experience

CONTACT PERSON: JANUSZ BUKALA, QUEEN ANGEL RESORT, ASK FOR APPOINTMENT E-MAIL: BUKALAJANUS@YAHOO.CA TELEPHONE: (649) 242-4479

MARYAL WILSON Is seeking

M & S CRAFTS Is looking for a:

WORKER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 346-6622

(649) 941-8453

(649) 346-1258

(649) 342-6276 OR (649) 342-806312539

QUEEN OF THE SEA RESTAURANT

KANCHAN TOLANI

JEAN ROLAND ESTIMOND

OCEAN VIEW BEAUTY SALON

12548

Seeks a:

12582

BLUE HILLS

BLUE HILLS Is seeking

Is seeking

DOMESTIC WORKER DOMESTIC WORKER

3 years’ experience in cleaning services is required SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Able to clean the house, wash and cook for children SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Salary: $6.75 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 332-5020

12561

NORVILUS FASHION SHOP AIRPORT ROAD

(649) 946-4699

12542

(649) 332-5020

12556

Applicants must be honest, reliable and hard working Salary: $6.50 per hour

& HAIRDRESSER

(649) 241-5445

12552

PERTMY S.L. HIGGS SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 332-5020

12559

LA FAMILIA RESTAURANT Is seeking:

ASSISTANT COOK

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Assisting chef in meal preparation SALARY: $350.00 PER WEEK

CONTACT:

(649) 341-7341

(649) 341-1021

KSTWALKIN WATERMARINA SPORTS

PROVO UPHOLSTERY

BOAT CAPTAIN

LABOURER

12534

Is looking for an:

DISH WASHER CARE-GIVER

CONTACT: (649) 941-5689 , FAX: (649)941-8733 OR EMAIL: MAISHA@TCIWAY.TC 12531

2 years’ experience of training is required for this position SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Is seeking:

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Artist who is able to paint designs and installation. Must be flexible with working hours and must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.SALARY: $250.00 per week

TIRE REPAIRMAN

LABOURER DOMESTIC LABOURER CLEANER To work 5 day per week Salary: $7.50 per hour

Is seeking

CONTACT:

(649) 332-5020

TURTLE COVE, PROVIDENCIALES

To work lifting boxes. With years of experience manoeuvring forklift. Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

LEEWARD HIGWAY

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Able to clean the house, wash and iron.

Must have at least two years experience SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

QUEEN ANGEL CONDOMINIUM & RESORT

Aplicants must be honest, reliable and hard working Salary: $6.50 per hour

12533

ARTIST

DOMESTIC WORKER

GARDENER AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

(649) 331-3172

Is seeking

Is seeking

CLEANING

CAR WASHERS

PELICAN DESIGNS LTD. Elite Plaza, Providenciales

BLUE HILLS

G&G CONSTRUCTION

Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

Must have experience in cleaning vehicles and knowledge of using pressure washers.SALARY IS BASED ON COMMISSION

TALMAGE ADAMS

12568

Is seeking

Acting on behalf of our clients is looking for the following positions:

12557

ARNOLD SIMMONS

12522

TCI FUELLING

October 22-28, 2016

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $10.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

(649) 331-9801

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

12546

12571

FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES

Is seeking a:

Must be willing to work 5 days per week SALARY: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 941-5010

12580

October 22-28, 2016

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CLASSIFIEDS 33

34 CLASSIFIEDS JAMES FULFORD

JAVIER RAFAEL CASTILLO

GRAND TURK

DOWN TOWN Is seeking a:

Seeks:

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work 6

days per week.Clean house, wash and iron clothes

LABOUR WORKER

GARDENER

Must have experience and be familiar with Landscaping tools. Must be able to handle digging, weeding and heavy lifting. Salary: $6.25 per hour

To clean yard and assist in labour work SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

October 22-28, 2016

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CONTACT:

JAVIER RAFAEL CASTILLO KEW TOWN Is seeking a:

ESTEL PLUMBING COURTYARD PLAZA

EMMANUEL BELIZAIRE Is seeking a:

Is seeking a:

EMMA SELVER SOUTH DOCK

Is seeking a:

HAIRDRESSER HELPER CARE-GIVER FARMER To work 6 days per week Washing, cutting and styling hair SALARY: 10% OF EACH CUSTOMER

CONTACT:

Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week Digging, operating jackhammer and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Giving care and assisting where needed.

Salary:$6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

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

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 332-5020

(649) 241-2560

(649) 347-3054

(649) 241-0397

(649) 342-7612

(649)232-8729

EDITH HALL

GOLD JEWELRY PAWN SHOP

GENARRA JONES

G & G CONSTRUCTION

Is seeking a:

Is seeking a:

DENEICE OWUSU

D’RUDY BEAUTY SALON BOUTIQUE

Is seeking a:

BUTTERFIELD SQUARE, PROVIDENCIALES

Is seeking a:

12577

M A I D SUPERVISOR DOMESTIC Must be able to repair jewelry.

Supervise Jewelry shop. Must be willing to work 6 days per week and holidays if required.

SALARY ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning, washing and ironing SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

12562

CARPENTER Salary: $8.00 per hour

LABOURER

DREADZ BEAUTY SALON

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS PRO

Is seeking a:

Is seeking a:

Is seeking a:

SAMMY BEEN PLAZA AIRPORT ROAD

WHEELAND

12551

CHALK SOUND

Is seeking to feel the following position:

COSMETOLOGIST Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Washing, cutting and styling hair

FOR INTERVIEWS PLEASE

SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

CONACT: 332-2182

(649)941-8453

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS OCTOBER 30TH 2016 12575

12562

MINISTER Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONACT: 331-9649

11603

3 J’S LIQUORS

SUNSHINE NURSERY

SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR

Planting, Transplanting SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

2 Cleaning STOREandHELPERS Stocking CAICOS ADVENTURES

3 DIVE INSTRUCTORS Teach Dive Course, Boat Trips SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR

2 GARDENERS

3 LABOURERS SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONACT:

649-244-0065

Salary: $6.75 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

(649) 431-3431 12563

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

12553

Is seeking to employ a:

GLAZIER/GLASS TECHNICIAN This applicant must have 10 years’ experience in shop fronts and window glazing, certain wall systems, ALL glass interior and entrance systems, cutting/installing glass, mirror, aluminium windows and fabrication of metal frames. Successful applicant must be able

to read architectural and structural drawings and have a valid driver’s license.

Normal working hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm weekdays (1 hour for lunch) (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand).

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO US VIA EMAIL: CARIBGLASSTCI@AOL.COM OFFER EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30TH, 2016

BLUE HILLS

Is seeking a:

CONTACT:

(649) 346-8003

CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD

SUNSHINE BARBERSHOP SIAN L. PENN

ROBERT’S AGENCY IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work 4

12547

To work 6 days per week.Must have at least 3 years’ experience.

This is a new salon looking for experienced employees to open theBeauty Salon SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Is seeking a:

JACQUELINE SMITH Is looking for a:

COOK WAITRESS SALARY: $ 6.50 PER HOUR CARPENTER SALARY: $9.00 PER HOUR HAIR-BRAIDER SALARY: $ 8.00 PER HOUR DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR

BARBER

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

1 PAINTER

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Shaving and cutting hair Salary: $6.25 per hour

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

PLEASE CALL 241-2043 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

12575

CONACT:

649-332-5029

HANDYMAN

Salary: $6.25 PER HOUR

12603

CASHIER

MAID HAIRDRESSER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

12536

Is seeking a:

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning, washing and ironing

Salary: $6.75 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

(649) 241-2962

12581

12540

Is seeking a:

CONACT: 431-1664

12578

D’RUDY BEAUTY SALON &AIRPORTROAD BOUTIQUE

To work 3 days per week Salary:$60 per week

BLUE HILLS

NEFFER.MALCOLM@GMAIL.COM

SEND RESUME TO

(649) 231-6102

WORKER

12569

12537

12532

CONACT:

649-332-5031

Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

CONACT:

12597

12560

(649) 246-4214

12541

October 22-28, 2016

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

TURKS AND CAICOS KITEBOARDING Is looking for:

MULTI-LINGUAL KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED is looking for 2 (two) multi-lingual kiteboarding instructors. The successful candidates must hold a valid IKO certification at least at Level Two and must have a minimum of five years teaching experience in this area, as this individual will be actively involved in training and providing lessons in kiteboarding to adults and

older children. Must be multilingual with the ability to speak in fluent English, French and Polish to address the varying communication needs of a vast range of International clientele.

Must also hold a valid driver’s license and be in excellent health. Will be required to assist with assembling and lifting Kiteboarding equipment to and from the beach every

day for lessons. Must be a very personable person, able to work unsupervised and trustworthy.

Salary will commensurate with experience. References must be furnished upon request. We will accept emails only of resumes with proof of certification. Any documents not in English must be presented with an official English translation.

MUST BE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 25TH, 2016 EMAIL: DEESHAMO@GMAIL.COM.

12570

NOTICE

Is seeking a:

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Cleaning, washing, ironing, cooking and taking cake of elderly person.

SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

(649) 332-5020

12598

CLEANER To work 5 days per week cleaning. SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONACT:

(649) 241-7341

Is seeking a:

CONTACT:

(649) 946-8522

12589

12587

12584

Is seeking a:

To do general cleaning. SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

12585

BUTLER

Required for villa in Leeward, applicants should be well presented, physically fit and possess good English language skills, duties will include:

DOMINIQUE JEAN

BABYSITTER CLEANER

An Application, PR 12778, by DIGICEL TCI LTD for the development of a CELL SITE WITH MONOPOLE has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60004/6, NORTH WEST POINT on PROVIDENCIALES.

Is seeking a:

LA VISTA AZUL

GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 2014

SHELLEY’S MOTOR’S FIVE CAYS

An Application, GT.4666, by DIGICEL TCI LTD for the development of a CELL SITE WITH MONOPOLE has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on PARCEL 10203/285, NORTHWEST SUBURBS on GRAND TURK.

NADIAAIRPORT B. PEAN

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

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 2014

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

CLASSIFIEDS 35

FIVE CAYS

BOOKER ODENA FIVE CAYS Is seeking a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Cleaning and Assisting where needed Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 344-0858

12604

• Meet and greet guest • Cleaning villa • Daily housekeeping when occupied • Laundry • Light gardening (tidying and weeding) • Simple maintenance/ eg. Painting • Cleaning pool • Monitoring sewage system It will be an advantage if applicant has rudimentary cooking skills so that additional services may be offered to guest. Basic salary of $600 per month plus a share of villa revenue.

EMAIL: PROVOBIZ@MAIL.COM OR FAX RESUME

TO 1-360-363-2976

12590

NEEDED

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS WITH A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND DIPLOMA/BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

HELPER HANDYMAN/GROUNDSMAN Must be willing to work 4 days per week. Cleaning yard SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

(649) 441-8511

12599

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO MILLSINSTITUTE@GMAIL.COM ALL BELONGERS MUST DELIVER A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

12593

Is looking for a:

HAITIAN CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY KEW TOWN

Fashion House & Accessories:

CASHIER, HELPER

ISLAND FARMS

FARM LABOURER Duties inc. feeding/cleaning out the pigs, goats, rabbits and chickens; sowing/weeding/harvesting crops; slaughtering/ butchering animals. Must have previous experience as a farmer and be willing to work outdoors all day, post involves manual labour and heavy lifting.

Wages $250/week inc. accommodation.

12592

Looking for a:

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC HELPER In search of a patient and hard working person who is willing to live in our home and assist in childcare and managing the household.

Must: • Be over 40 years of age • Be willing to work evenings, weekends, public holidays • Be adept at cooking family meals and keeping a tidy house • Have extensive experience with caring for children, CPR ceritfied • Speak English and French or Spanish

12586

Concerning please

CONACT:

LEEWARD HOGHWAY

LEON WILLIAMS/ L&S CONSTRUCTION

Is looking for a:

Is looking for a:

Is seeking an:

Must be able to work 5 days per week. SALARY: $6.25 per hour

CONACT:

(649) 232-1762 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SALES PERSON CONACT:

MAX’S MINI MART Looking for a:

LABOURER

Must have at least 5 years’ experience SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR

Concerning hiring. Located Leeward Palms, Highway. (belongers only)

ISNAMENE T. TIMENY Is seeking an:

Must be willing to work 5 days per week SALARY: $ 6.50 PER HOUR

CONACT:

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

CONACT:

(649) 346-9349

GLORIA FORBES #285 CHALK SOUND DRIVE

Is seeking an:

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least fifteen years suitable experience as a Project Manager on large commercial and residential building projects. 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 pre-engineered buildings and very high quality finishings. The successful candidate will be partially based on one of the outer islands and must be prepared to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

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.

12620

STEVE THOMPSON, PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & SERVICES LTD. PROJECT HOUSE, 930 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TEL: 941 3508 • FAX: 941 5824 EMAIL: INFO@PROJETECH.TC 12596

To clean yard and assist where needed. SALARY: $ 6.50 PER HOUR

CONACT:

(649) 231-6279

ADVERTISE

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33

PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

12607

PROJECT MANAGER

Applications should be received by 25th October 2016 and sent to:

RESUMES CAN BE FAXED TO 941-3425 AND THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

LABOUR

ELECTRICIAN LABOURER (649) 241-7557

(649) 331-6020

SHANTEL JENNINGS

For a first time work permit as:

(649) 334-9403

(649) 946-4180 /344-8233 (Belongers Only)

(649) 244-3369/ (649) 441-0269

Salary $6.25 per hour. For more information contact us on:

PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ASERVICES LTD WISHES TO RECRUIT A

12467

CALLING LISE GULA AT 242-7987

Located on the airport road, Providenciales.(Belongers Only)

KB HOME CENTER

Must be able to work 2 days per week cleaning yard SALARY: $100.00 per week

LABOUR

HANDYMAN

Salary is $1200/month and includes housing

Belongers only need apply by

(649) 231-6102

For a first time work permit as:

Blue Water Catering looking for a

JOHN ROBINSON

HANDYMAND

APPLICATIONS IN WRITING TO: NICHOLASTURNER50@GMAIL.COM / 231 2366. ISLANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ALSO SEND A COPY OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR BOARD. Position currently held by work permit holder.

(649) 241-7341

Acting on the behalf of:

DOVE RETAIL SHOP

Salary $6.25 per hour. For more information contact us at:

Must have 2-5 years of experience in bartending.

6.25 Per Hour

CONTACT US:

H.R.R.E. SERVICES

3-5 Years of Cashier experience.

He/ she should be strong in mathematics and statistics. Must be honest and sincerity. 6.25 Per hour

BARTENDER

INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE

GRAND TURK

Seeks a:

DOMESTIC WORKER To work 6 days a week

CONACT:

(649) 941-5962 BELONGERS PREFERRED

To play during services SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

12588

12591

CONACT:

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(649) 345-5113

Is seeking one:

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Must be willing to work 6 days per week Barbering (Shaving and cutting hair) SALARY: $250.00 PER WEEK

CONACT:

Acting on the behalf of Fashion House & Accessories and Blue Water Catering.

Seeks a:

SECURITY OFFICER BARBER MUSICIAN SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

H.R.R.E. SERVICES

EDITH HALL

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Is seeking a:

SAMMIE BEEN PLAZA - SHOP #5

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OUT LINNERS BARBER SHOP

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NOBLE SECURITY CLUB MED

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PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION is seeking Labour Clearance for the position listed below.

Suitably qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to submit an application with a copy to the the Immigration Board. The ideal candidates will possess extensive high end luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently. Position requires a flexible schedule which includes holidays, weekends and extended hours on occasion.

LABOURER Job Summary: To Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites.

Main Duties & Responsibilities • Operate and manage hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.

• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials.

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Assist other craft workers.

Requirements: Regular/Full Time position only.

Ideal candidate Must be physically fit and be able to lift and or carry 50lb. or more Must be able to stand and work for extended hours in the sun Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Base salary range: $6.00 - $7.00 / hour to commensurate with qualification & experience.

QUALIFIED BELONGER CANDIDATES CAN SUBMIT A RESUME BY E-MAIL AT DEDGEGIBSON22@HOTMAIL.COM. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2016.

(Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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Qualifications and Experience Applicants MUST possess a Degree, or its equivalence in the areas stated, except for the positions of Administrative Assistant, where an Associate Degree in Business Studies is required.

Certification for Teachers MUST be from a recognized institution.

Applicants MUST have a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience.

Must be multi-talented; honest, trustworthy, willing to uphold the tenets of the institution, and also strive diligently to raise the standards of education in the school, must be of Christian faith.

Salary – commensurate experience

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

PETER BECKINGHAM

AT THE WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL

1. Humanities 2. Modern Languages 3. Science i. Biology ii. Physics iii. Chemistry iv. Integrated Science v. Information & Communication Technology vi. Food & Nutrition 4. Business Studies i. Principles of Accounts ii. Principles of Business iii. Office Administration iv. Electronic Document Preparation & Management 5. Mathematics 6. Physical Education 7. Primary Education Teachers 8. In addition a vacancy exists for an Administrative Assistant

PUBLIC NOTICE Take Notice that I, Peter Beckingham, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(6) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to SABUTON ALBER JOHN by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

TEACHING POSITIONS Applications are invited for the following positions:

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with

Interested persons must submit application, accompanied by their curriculum vitae, a police record, and a contact number and references from two (2) individuals, no later than October 15th 2016 to:

THE CHAIRMAN OR PRINCIPAL, WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL LEEWARD PALMS, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FAX: (649) 946-4163, EMAIL: WESLEYSCHOOL@TCIWAY.TC 12514

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G&P ATTORNEYS

COMMERCIAL LAWYERS REQUIRED Griffiths & Partners are looking for two Corporate/Commercial Lawyers with significant experience to deal with corporate, commercial, finance, insurance and development work.

First role is for a candidate with up to 7 years post admission experience, able to work without close supervision, ambitious and hard-working: salary up to US$80,000 (including performance related bonus). Must be eligible for admission or be admitted to practice in the Turks and Caicos with extensive regional or local experience, or good quality experience in another common law jurisdiction. Relevant experience particularly in corporate and commercial work, development, construction, captive insurance and real estate finance work required. Good partnership prospects for the right candidate.

Second role is for a more senior lawyer with at least 7 years post qualification experience, and preferably up to 15

years pqe (more senior candidates may be considered). Must have relevant professional qualifications, be admitted to practice in the Turks and Caicos Islands (or eligible for admission) or admitted in a common law jurisdiction.

The applicant must have worked in practice at senior associate/ partner level, must have worked in an international law firm, and would be recruited on a fast track to partnership, subject to performance. Recent experience must include general corporate and commercial law advisory work, finance and structuring work, and investment schemes. Salary up to US$150,000 (to include performance related bonus), and possibly more for an exceptional candidate with a local following. Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in a European language.

Closing date for applications: 28th October 2016 These are new positions

APPLY WITH CURRICULUM VITAE TO: GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS P.O. BOX 143 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@GRIFFITHSANDPARTNERS.COM,

FAX: 649-941-8251

Turks and Caicos Islanders should please copy the Labour Department

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October 22-28, 2016

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COME BE A SPA TROPIQUE GIRL!!!

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 not currently occupied by a Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Responsibilities:

MESSAGE THERAPISTS Spa Tropique is on the hunt to find the best message therapists on island! If you have at least three years’ experience with a four star spa and have an upbeat and positive personality, we hope you will come and meet with us! Applicants must be able speak and write English fluently, have a clean driver’s license and their own vehicle in excellent working condition.

Position is commission based.

Salary: $65,000 Annually

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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: • 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

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Salary: $35,000 Annually

PLEASE SEE FURTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS BELOW. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO: RELAX@SPATROPIQUE. COM OR DROP OFF AT 202 W. VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY ROAD. APPLICANTS MAY ALSO FORWARD RESUMES TO THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE SERVICES OFFICES. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: OCTOBER 21ST, 2016

Experience & Qualifications: • 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

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Requirements: Applicants for the position are required to have: • Obtained a diploma in Massage Therapy from an internationally accredited school from Canada, Great Britain, United States, Jamaica Thailand or Philippines • Complete a massage course of at least 1800 hours plus • At least 3 years’ experience with a spa rated 4 stars or above • Their own vehicles in excellent working order and a clean license • Fluent spoken and written English (There is a written Exam.)

• Basic computer skills for use of company software • Be available to work 9am-7pm every day. Weekends and holidays are a must. (Schedules are subject to change)

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.

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CHALK SOUND Is looking for a:

ROCK OF JESUS MINISTRY

A BUSY BEAUTY SALON

Safe Haven, 15 Five Cays Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3650

Five Cays, Providenciales Has an immediate opening for an experienced:

SEEKS TO RECRUIT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

EVANGELIST

Responsible for conducting effective evangelism program, as well as train the saints in the same, in order that the work of ministry and edifying of the body of Christ will take place. Hourly Rate: $ 6.25

DOMESTIC WORKER/

Qualification- Certificate of ordination, commissioning, licensing or indicating approval to perform missionary service. Minimum of five years’ experience.

to work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Duties: Cleaning, ironing Caring for an elderly Deadline for application is October 29th, 2016

Responsible for providing piano accompaniment for worship services.

Rehearses with and accompanies choirs, worship ministry for all regular and special services or events. Coordinates piano music in support of church. Hourly Rate: $ 6.25

CAREGIVER

MUSICIAN

CONTACT:

Qualification- Knowledge of a variety of church music. Talent and ability with other instruments a plus. Minimum of two years’ experience is required. Must be a born-again believer.

POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO BRYANT.AIR@TCIWAY.TC SUITABLE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12566 OCTOBER 26, 2016

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ROCKESON MERVEILLE WHEELAND BLUE HILLS Is seeking a:

HAIRDRESSER Successful candidate must: • Have minimum 3 years experience in Hair coloring and treatments • Knowledge of high end hair products and treatments • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays Salary payable: $8.00 per hour

BABYSITTER

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION TO: ROSE JOSEPH – TEL. 344-1778 EMAIL: ROSE.DUMEE@GMAIL.COM

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DELTHIA RUSSELL

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Caring for children and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 344-0782

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October 22-28, 2016

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.05 NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE HELPER REPORTS TO: Engineering and Maintenance Manager JOB PURPOSE: Provide services as general helper for maintenance and engineering Department. Ensuring shrub removal around the fences at various Aerodromes, Ensure the runway is cleared of debris and overgrown vegetation and foreign objects as required by regulations.

Perform other related duties as directed by the Engineering and Maintenance Manager or person authorized to give instructions. Application Procedure: Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, a police certificate anda copy of the passport photo page.

WAGES: $7.00 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 28, 2016 All Applications should be addressed to:

SHENRIKA ROBINSON EXECUTIVE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AUTHORITY EMAIL: INFO@TCIAIRPORTS.COM 12518

TITLE NUMBER: 60503/135

SECTION:

BLUE HILLS & STAMERS RUN

ISLAND: PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas, ROSLENE DAVELMOS HALL of Blue Hills, Providenciales, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in his/her/their name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, Tresha-Gaye Ustanny Acting Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 15th day of September 2016

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VACANCY NOTICE

A RESORT ON PROVIDENCIALES

TURK’S HEAD BEER

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

BREWER

is seeking to fill the position of:

meters and collect readings from electrical and water meters • Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends of the resort’s technologies • Installation, maintenance and repairs of elevators, CCTV & security systems, electronic safes, locks, card access system, appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer), in-room electronics, satellite TV equipment, VOIP equipment, Internet/local area networks (including Cisco POE smart switches, Linksys routers, POE devices and RJ-45 connectors) • Consistently update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations • Be available to attend to any emergency calls 24/7 Salary for this position is $36,000.00 per annum

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise brewing,bottling and canning operations.

• Brewing of alcoholic malt beverages • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selection – handling and assessment of raw materials and grains • Controlling quality of product and keeping the facility and equipment clean and operating.

• Equipment maintenance and

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills.

• Sound technical knowledge of brewing.

• Understanding of microbiology and aseptic lab technique.

• Ability to maintain organized records of brew and quality control data.

• Efficient computer skills • Must have prior experience in brewing, packaging, and filtering.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

For consideration, please submit current resume with Belonger status and two (2) reference letters no later than October 21, 2016 to:

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MISICK & STANBROOK, RICHMOND HOUSE LEEWARD, HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALESTEL.: (649) 946-4732 EMAIL: MARSHA@MISICKSTANBROOK.TC

troubleshooting.

• Purchasing of raw materials.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: KIMBERLEY@TURKSHEADBEER.COM

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The successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years experience in a Resort environment and is expected to possess the experience and skills to conduct the following: • Maintain all aspects of electrical and electronics vital to the operations of the resort • Ability to understand and read blueprints, instruction manuals, and follow electrical diagrams • Rough in and install 3 phase high voltage and low voltage lines including installation of electrical panels, plugs, switches, lights, fans and any electrical devices • Ability to program and maintain fire alarm systems (NFPA 72 certificate is essential) • Maintenance of diesel generator, transfer switch, fire pump and related emergency circuits • Automization and controls for pumps and motors • Understand functionality principals of electrical

is looking for a:

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL SERVICES Is seeking to fill the position of:

ADMINISTRATOR TO VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE IN CHARGE OF FINANCES & LOANS Job Requirements are:.

• Must have extensive Accounting Background and be experienced in Mortgage Origination • Auditing, Financial skills, Financial Software knowledge, Customer Service, Thoroughness, Confidentiality, Analyzing information, Decision making, Verbal communication skills, Professionalism, Quality focus. Auditing and reconciliation of accounts.

• Meets mortgage loan operational standards by contributing mortgage loan information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customerservice standards; resolving problems; identifying mortgage loan system improvements.

• Meets mortgage loan financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.

• Attracts new mortgage loan applications

GENERAL MANAGER Job Description General Manager must possess a broad range of skills and be multifaceted.

The ideal candidate will have a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly duties, must be forward thinking anticipating the needs of the operation, and possess strong conflict resolution skills. The GM will be responsible for all facets of the operation ensuring its financial viability while supervising, (both front of house and back of house) to maintain a harmonious and consistent execution of service standards, product offered and cleanliness. The GM will work closely with kitchen management and front house management to offer support in the implementation, execution and enforcement of company policy and procedures.

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by developing relationships within the community, specifically with the real estate community; making sales calls to prospective customers.

Pre - Approves mortgage loans by examining application and supporting documentation; estimating creditworthiness; calculating repayment risk.

Competes mortgage loans by monitoring collection, verification, and preparation of mortgage loan documentation; scheduling and completing mortgage loan closing.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Must be familiar with US tax laws.

Must be able to travel internationally.

Have valid Driver’s license, current physical Certificate of Good Health, verifiable references and current CV. Full Time Position/Salary 32K to 46K commensurate with experience.

PROVO AUTO SUPPLY/NAPA AUTO PARTS

Education and Training: • Post-secondary degree in Hospitality Management or industry equivalent experience of at least 10 years as General Manager • Fully functional computer skills with a full knowledge of Excel, MS-Word, Quickbooks and Micros • Deep understanding of menu planning complete with cost analysis, portioning and design.

• Full knowledge of a broad range of inventory control measures with the ability to develop and execute.

• Detailed understanding of all staffing requirements and all paperwork associated with it including work permits, National Health Insurance and National Insurance Board.

• Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training • Certified in the safe service of alcohol • Detailed training and understating of Oenology.

• Certified in food safety and health.

• Fully proficient in accounting.

Is currently looking to employ a:

LABOURER who will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the Building stocking of the shelves and any other duty that may be assigned.

The individual must possess the following: • Adequate tools to perform his duties

• Must be able work with little or no supervision • Must be computer literate • Must be able to work weekends • Must possess a valid driver’s License Hourly rate $7

PLEASE APPLY WITH YOUR INTEREST AND ATTACH RESUME WITH CONTACT INFORMATION TO SYRMONDG@BAYVIEWMOTORS.COM 12527

TURKS & CAICOS BANKING COMPANY LIMITED

Responsibilities: • Work with Executive Chef - estimate food consumption, place orders with suppliers, and schedule delivery of fresh food and beverages.

• Resolve customer complaints about food quality or service.

• Direct cleaning of kitchen and dining areas to maintain sanitation standards, and keep appropriate records.

• Monitor actions of staff and customers.

• Maintain budget and employee records, prepare payroll, and pay bills, or monitor bookkeeping records.

• Use of computer software to monitor inventory, track staff schedules and pay, and perform other record keeping tasks.

• Check quality of deliveries of fresh food and baked goods.

• Maintain stock of supplies such as tableware, cooking utensils, and cleaning items.

• Arrange for weekly, monthly maintenance and repair of equipment and other services.

• Ensure sales and cash balance on a daily basis • Recruit, hire, and oversee training for staff. Schedule work hours for servers and bar staff.

• Creation and execution of special events and promotions.

• Maintain relationships with customers and staff.

• Evaluate health and safety practices against standards.

• Maintain standards of quality and cleanliness • Implement creative promotional ideas working with vendors and staff.

• Guide, direct, and train staff. Coordinate the work and activities of staff.

• Understands the necessity to work days, nights weekends and holidays.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Requirements: • Masters Degree in Finance or equivalent qualification • Minimum of 10 years experience in senior position at a European financial institution.

• Language Skills in French and German • Profound knowledge of private and commercial banking • Compliance knowledge (including FATCA, CRS)

• Equities, Forex and Metal Trading experience and understanding • Strong Leadership and Communication skills • Extensive IT Hardware and Network knowledge • HR Management and Board Position Background • Credit/Loan Business experience (structuring, risk analysis etc.)

PLEASE SUBMIT CV TO: TURKS AND CAICOS BANKING COMPANY LTD. ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES • THE REGENT VILLAGE, UNIT H102, GRACE BAY ROAD PO BOX 777, PROVIDENCIALES • SERVICES@TCBC.TC

Salary Commensurate with Experience

SEND CV, REFERENCES, RESIDENCY STATUS TO: MANAGER@SOMEWHERECAFEANDLOUNGE.COM TO BE CONSIDERED.

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This position is currently held by an expatriate.

Salary range: USD 80,000.00-100,000.00

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TOUCH OF CLASS BEAUTY SALON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE

VANS AUTO PARTS

Island Development Ltd of Stubbs Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following property:

TIRE MAN

COSMETOLOGIST

CONTACT: (649) 232-7177

CONTACT: (649) 244-0469

FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking a

A reserve price will be fixed and a deposit of 10% of the successful auction bid will be due immediately upon acceptance of bid.

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PLAYBOY CITY BARBERSHOP GRAND TURK

Is seeking a

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Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Washing, cutting and styling hair.

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR.

CONTACT: (649) 241-5922

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WANTED FOR SURFSIDE OCEAN ACADEMY Must have the following Certifications: Red Cross or Lifesaving Society Water Safety Instructor • Valid driver license • additional watersports certifications preferred

The auction will be held at the office of Garland & Co, Unit 12 LaVista Azul, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands at 10:00 AM Thursday, 27 October, 2016.

BLUE HILLS Seeks a

To work 6 days per week Washing, cutting, colouring and styling hair SALARY: $250 per week

COSMETOLOGIST

SWIM TEACHERS

A unit information package can be obtained by emailing auction@windsongresort.com and inspections are available for the 3 days prior to auction from 9am to 4pm.

FIVE CAYS

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To work 6 days per week Changing tires SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

The property consists of a fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath oceanfront condominium unit with lockout (Model D) located at the West outside corner of Building 2 on the first level which is approximately five feet above grade. The unit has approximately 1,705 square feet of air-conditioned space and 263 square feet of balcony for a total area of 1,968 square feet. The unit is in excellent condition, finished with travertine marble floors, ten foot high ceilings, Kitchen Aid SS appliances, hurricane impact doors and windows, and has an excellent rental income track record.

HIGHLAND LANDSCAPING

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT ANNA JOHNSON is seeking a

Is seeking a

60813/1 K19 WINDSONG RESORT UNIT 214 THE BIGHT, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

AIRPORT ROAD

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Also Required: 18 years or older • Minimum 3 years experience teaching swimming • Primarily responsible for leading

community aquatic outreach programs for local schools and youth groups • Work outdoors in the sun and on Holidays • Must have a passion for teaching, the environment and a desire to work with the community • able to maintain 100% safety on and under the water Pay: $400/week base salary

CONTACT MORGAN AT MORGAN@SURFSIDEOCEANACADEMY.COM OR 231-5437 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS OCT 21, 2016.

Is seeking a

This position is NOT currently held by an expatriate worker.

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 342-5808

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(649) 241-5071

To work 6 days per week SALARY: $500 per week

CONTACT: (649) 432-5562

Pay: $400/week base salary

This position is NOT currently held by an expatriate worker.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

EVARISTE PETERSON FIVE CAYS

Is seeking a:

DOMESTIC WORKER REQUIRED Applicants must speak English, must be fit and able and must have

experience working and teaching inTCI • Underwater photo and video skills essential • Work 6 days/week on a Team in the sun and on Holidays • Must have a passion for teaching, the environment and deliver 5 star service • Able to maintain 100% safety on and under the water

CONTACT MORGAN AT MORGAN@SURFSIDEOCEANACADEMY.COM OR 231-5437 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS OCT 21, 2016.

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Experienced Live in Domestic Worker is needed to work six days a week.

Must have the following Certifications: PADI OWSI • EFR Instructor • STCW95 and boat captain license • Valid drivers license • Additional watersports certifications preferred Also Required: Experience servicing scuba equipment and outboard engines • Previous

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

For a busy villa in Providenciales operated by Paradisa Ltd.

WANTED FOR SURFSIDE OCEAN ACADEMY

at least six years’ experience with housekeeping and maintenance at a villa.

This advertisement is required for a work permit application for this position.

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ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED TC ISLANDERS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT RESUMES/ PORTFOLIOS TO PO BOX 560, REGENT HOUSE WEST, REGENT VILLAGE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI OR SEND BY FAX TO 946 4663.

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

ANISHA C. EWING BLUE BLUE HILLS

Is looking for a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

Must be willing to work 6 days per week .Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

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Is seeking a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary is $ 1,250.00 a month.

CECELIA RIGBY

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

(649) 341-8998

CONTACT:

(649) 431-0846

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To clean yards and assist where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

SCUBA DIVE TEACHERS

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To work Monday - Saturday Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 per hour

BARBER 12485

HELPER LABOURER

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BABYSITTER

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Must be willing to take care of young children and assist where needed SALARY: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 343-8536

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October 22-28, 2016

CARGO EXPRESS SERVICES LTD

LABOURER NEEDED

General Duties: • Cleaning and maintenance of the environment & equipment used inside/outside of warehouse facility.

• Manual movement of dry and chilled cargo from containers to/from warehouse • Assisting customers with loading/unloading cargo from/onto vehicles.

Requirements: • Ability to use manual labour daily for approximately 8 hours • Ability to work well with others in a fast paced non-climate controlled environment • Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to write legibly • Salary: $8.00 per hour for 40 hour work-week.

PLEASE CONTACT CARGO EXPRESS SERVICES, IN PERSON, AT 70 SOUTH DOCK ROAD OR EMAIL APPLICATION TO BKERR@TROPICAL.COM APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 28, 2016 This position is presently being held by a work permit holder

STANCH CONSTRUCTION LTD. Is looking to hire:

DELI/KITCHEN MANAGER

Requirements Responsible for managing department inventory, in stock position, pricing, merchandising, labor and operational processes to company standards.

Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and rotation. Recruiting and Training and scheduling employees. Proper knowledge of the labor laws is a must.

Ensuring excellent Customer Service/Creating Menus/Controlling Food Costs.

Previous restaurant manager experience and knowledge of catering and pricing is a requirement.

Must be able to work long hours, early mornings,

ROSE MAY MULLINGS BLUE HILLS Is seeking a:

per week. Must be willing to secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, inspecting buildings, and access points SALARY: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT:

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(649) 331-0865

CONTACT: 649-231-6089 OR FAX: 649-946-4084 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS OCTOBER 31ST 2016 12520

SHELF STOCKER Must be willing to work 6 days per week Clearing containers and stocking shelves SALARY: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 343-0801

N.H. CLEANING SERVICES Is seeking a:

PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ASERVICES LTD WISHES TO RECRUIT A

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

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(649) 342-7299

YVETTE HANDFIELD NORTH CAICOS Is looking a:

DOMESTIC WORK To wash, iron and clean must be willing to work 3 days per week salary $6.25 per hour Deadline for applications October 29th, 2016

CONTACT:

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(649) 243-2344

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Depending upon experience Must have experience and certification in swim instruction Working with infantsthrough adults and willing to work flexible hours, must be able to swim in the ocean as well as pool, and distant swimming for training!

CAN EMAIL OR CALL JILLTCI@ME.COM (649) 231-3122 Resumes must be in before 26/10/2016

REQUIRED FOR RESORT PROPERTY

KEW TOWN

DOMESTIC WORKER

SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR This is a New Position and is not being held by Work Permit Holder.

Turks and Caicos Islanders Preferred $10-$20 per hour

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SECURITY OFFICER Must be willing to work 5 days

BAKER/PASTRY CHEF

Must be able to work early morning hours.

Part time or Full Time positions available.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range $11.00 – 16.50 per hour.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO SYRMONDG@BAYVIEWMOTORS.COM OR BRING RESUME AND REFERENCES TO DELI 946-4694.

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2 PAINTERS

Applicants must have at least 5 years painting experience, be able to work on weekends as needed. Tasks are not limited to painting only, required to assist in other areas of construction site including clearing up must be able to work with little or no supervision.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

weekends and holidays.

Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. Must be able to drive delivery van. Be Health and Food Safety Certified.

Must have valid driver’s license and current physical exam.

Previous local supervisory experience, Verifiable references and current CV is required.

Full Time Position/ Salary Range 26,000 – 44,000.00 per annum commensurate with experience.

DOMESTIC WORKER Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays and long hours.

Salary $6.25/hr.

Duties will include cleaning/office maintenance.

Position currently held by work permit holder.

CONTACT DAVE AT 941-3508 OR EMAIL- INFO@PROJETECH.TC

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MASSEUSE Must have certificate/ diploma in Massage Therapy Must be willing to work evenings and weekends Must be honest, hardworking and reliable. Ability to read, write and communicate in English Salary $7.00 per hour EMAIL TO: ALLIEDMANAGEMENT@USA.NET OR (649) 946-5866 DEADLINE: OCTOBER 29TH, 2016

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ALLIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES Grace Bay

Is seeking a qualified:

TECHNICIAN 12524

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 OCTOBER 29TH, 2016

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V & M SECURITY

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October 22-28, 2016

LABOURER Cleaning yard and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT

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(649) 247-1016

ALBERT SMITH

GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCALES Is seeking a:

BLUE HAVEN RESORT BOATHOUSE Is seeking a:

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work Monday – Saturday Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT

CATCH THE WAVE CHARTER

SALES CLERK To work 6 days per week SALARY: BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS

(649) 941-3047 OR (649) 231-3875

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TURKS & CAICOS ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Is looking a:

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SID ROBINSON

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed.

SALARY: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 946-8236 Is looking for a:

LABOURER

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $250.00 per week

CONTACT

(649) 232-9191

MARKET PLACE Is seeking a:

BARMAID

CONTACT

(649) 246-6237

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Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Mixing and serving drinks.

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT

POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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DIANA BAR RESTURANT

MYRANIE ST. JUSTE BRYAN Seeks a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

Must be able to lift lumber and goods in hardware store, Climbing to assist employer in carrying out various duties, Keeping store and property tidy and organized Rate of pay at $250.00 per week

CONTACT:

(649) 341-4762 12478

PLEASE CALL MADELINE MILLS

AT 243-7430 Belongers preferred

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Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Work Permit Board.

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Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT

Job Summary • Responsible for assisting the General Manager in full spectrum of HR and Training functions.

• Lead and guide the subordinates in HR related matters such as staff welfare, staff benefits, staff relations, etc.

• Liaise with necessary government agencies/ commission when needed and assisting the departments to ensure the HR Department is operating effectively and efficiently.

• Full engagement on the recruitment process of the Great House & Sailrock Development team includes handle work permits, payroll items, TCI NIB and NHIB as required.

• Qualifications• Minimum 3 years of experience on a similar capacity.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Computer literacy, organized individual with financial management a must.

• Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

• Salary Range• $36,000 - $42,000 yearly

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE GENERAL MANAGER, TEDDY WIRYAWAN, C/O MICHAEL O’BRIEN, DROP OFF: W104 VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES FAX: (312) 376-2056 • EMAIL: HUMANRESOURCES@SAILROCKRESORT.COM

BABYSITTER LABOURER

to care for children, clean, wash, iron and assist where necessary. Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY $200.00 PER WEEK

(649) 231-2621

LABOURER

LABOURER HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER NATALIZ MIESES

Is seeking a:

Requires a:

Great House serves as the focal point for the entire Sailrock Development and as the anchor for the beachfront villas which will surround it. Great House with its restaurant, bar, lounge, fresh market and stunning infinity edge pool offers numerous desired modern amenities.

If you enjoy creating exceptional experiences and believe on making a different, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as part of our Pre-Opening team.

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CONTACT

(649) 241-5125

SOUTH CAICOS

Is seeking a:

FORBESKEW BEAUTY SALON TOWN Seeks a:

C & J EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

VANANCIES

Spotless Car Wash, Pat Construction, Discount Car Rentals, Chicken Shack, ERB Construction, Dove Retail Store, Charles B. Shop, Delano Ewing Is seeking: KITCHEN HELPER: $6.25 PER HOUR CAR WASHER: $6.25 PER HOUR BARBER: $6.25 PER HOUR MASON/PLUMBER: $8-$10 PER HOUR DOMESTIC WORKER: $6.25 PER HOUR LABOURER: $6.25 PER HOUR CASHIER:$6.25 PER HOUR MECHANIC: $ 8 - $10 PER HOUR BELONGER ONLY APPLY, POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT E-MAIL: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM 12554

HAIRSTYLIST Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Washing, cutting and styling hair SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT

(649) 344-0689

GRAND TURK LIQUORS is looking for a:

SALES CLERK

(876) 572-7757

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Must be willing to work 3 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $25.00 per day

HILLCREST HARDWARE

GREAT HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED

Seeks a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

SOUTH DOCK

To clean house and assist where needed SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

(649) 946-4255

BEATRICE CRIAR

• Must have strong knowledge/experience of Beverage industry with specific knowledge of wines, spirits and tobacco.

• Must have positive attitude to work and excellent customer service skills.

• Must have knowledge of counterpoint.

• Must be a team player and able to work with individuals at all levels of the company.

• Must be flexible to work company events as needed.

SALARY: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 946-2262

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Is seeking a:

DISCOVERY TOURS & ADVENTURES

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WHEELAND BLUE HILLS

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HENREY E. SMITH

POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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LABOURER

HOUSEKEEPER

Please

CONTACT US

CONTACT US

Concerning hiring (Belongers only need to apply)

Concerning hiring (Belongers only need to apply)

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(649) 339-6100

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CONTACT US

(649) 331-1067

$270.00 WEEKLY For more information

(649) 946-4180

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Salary $6.25 per hour.

For more information

to work 5 days a week interested persons

DOMESTIC WORKER/ BABY SITTER Duties will be to provide care for an infant baby. Person will be required to work five (5) days per week Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Wages will be $250 per week. Interest person please

CONTACT CANDESHA SWANN/ ANDRE MILLS AT EMAIL: CANDESHALSWANN@GMAIL.COM 12503

Is seeking a:

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STEVE THOMPSON PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & SERVICES LTD. PROJECT HOUSE 930 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TEL: 941 3508 • FAX: 941 5824, EMAIL: INFO@PROJETECH.TC 12497

(649) 241-5922

is looking for a

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Cleaning and assisting where needed SALARY: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 946-5369 RESUMES CAN BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC OR LABOUR BOARD

Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $6.25 per hour 12490

CONTACT US (649) 946-5885

Applications should be received by 25th October 2016 and sent to:

POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

LABOURER

COOK BAKER

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.

POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

COCO BISTRO GRACE BAY

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary starts at US$70k per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

CONTACT US

CULINARIA LTD

$10/hr depending on experience and qualifications

Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least fifteen years suitable experience as a Project Manager on large commercial and residential building projects. 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 pre-engineered buildings and very high quality finishings. The successful candidate will be partially based on one of the outer islands and must be prepared to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

CONTACT US

EMAIL GBEEN@TCIWAY.TC

is looking for the following persons

PROJECT MANAGER

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where necessary SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT US (649) 341-8332

PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ASERVICES LTD WISHES TO RECRUIT A

LABOURER

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where necessary SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Applicants must have at least 10 years’ experience in the commercial and residential construction industry. Salary negotiable depending on qualification and experience level.

where needed SALARY: $6.25 per hour

TEL: (649) 245-0127

LABOURER

MASON AND CARPENTER

CONSTRUCTION HELPER To assist in skilled work

Applicants should have at least 5-8 years of managerial experience. Be fully capable to coordinate all dining operations, manage staff, have knowledge of wines and sommelier training in oenology. Candidate must possess strong accounting skills, Microsoft Office and TouchBistro trained.

He/She must be able to read and analyze profits and loss statements, budget forecasts and costing proportions. Control costs through detailed analysis of appropriate purchasing and inventory. Must have excellent employment history in the industry complete with references and be willing to work irregular hours, shifts and long late hours.

Is seeking a:

BEEN CONSTRUCTION Requires an experienced

MILENIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Is seeking a:

(649) 241-5922

MHB CONSTRUCTION

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT HOLTON WILLIAMS

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DOMESTIC WORKER

WANTED

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT THEODORE STEPLIN

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For a Renewal work permit as a

HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT SERVICES Acting on the behalf of this client’s Marie Regis Seymor For a First Time work permit as a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Acting on the behalf of this client’s ERB Construction

Is seeking a:

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CLAYMORE GROUP LTD.

October 22-28, 2016

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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

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 energy audits and networking.

The suitable candidate will be paid on a commission basis.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND THEIR CURRICULUM VITA TO INFO@STERLINGPROPERTYCONSULTANTS.COM

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Five national players now certified intermediate FIFA beach soccer coaches Tiffany Modeste (Bayview Lightning), the league current top scorer, and Aniyah Forbes (Jaguars), who scored and made an MVP performance on debut.

TCIRFU YOUTH TAG RUGBY LEAGUE:

Jaguars record their first two wins

THE Jaguars recorded their first two wins of the TCIRFU organised, Solana sponsored Youth Tag Ruby League last Saturday when action continued at the Meridian Field.

In the six-team league, for young players between the ages of 7-14, the Jaguars beat the Meridian Warriors and the Bayview Lightning. Michael Saunders, with two scores, and Aniyah Forbes made significant contributions in both games.

KPMG Pirates remain top of the league and unbeaten from four. Hayden Williams scored four times as the Pirates comfortably beat Zest Chiefs and Island Fire Supplies Storm. In other action leading try scorer

Tiffany Modeste was unable to prevent the Lightning’s second loss as they went down to Zest Chiefs. The league now takes a two-week break from competitive action but training for all teams will continue on Saturday at Meridian Field between 10:30h-11:30h.

Tom Fielding, TCIRFU’s Youth Development Officer said: ‘’It’s great to see so many young people becoming active in rugby.

We are offering free coaching sessions to all schools on island and are eager to include North Caicos, South and Grand Turk into our programme”.

For more information about Youth Rugby Fielding can be contacted at thomas. fielding1984@gmail.com or by visiting the Turks and Caicos RFU Facebook Page.

FIVE national players are among a group of 21 participants who successfully completed a FIFA Beach Soccer Intermediate coaching course last week in Provo.

Amongst the persons were national male players Mackenson Cadet, Alexander Bryan, Jeff Beljour, Sean O’Neill and Ledson Jerome.

Several coaches also took part in the course, including head coach Chris Bryan.

The course was led by Eduard Loewen, an exGerman international beach soccer player.

According to the Technical Director of the TCIFA Daz Meehan, having the players involved will help with their overall knowledge of the game.

“This was a great course as Eduard held discussions with myself and Chris Bryan prior to the course to tweak the course content to help the TCIFA national players who will be competing in the World cup qualify games in the Bahamas in February 2017.”

Meehan said that the participants were drafted from coaches, players and referees who are involved in the beach soccer programme or who participated in the basic beach

Gardiner first female to win Commonwealth Games Federation Award of Merit FORMER president of the Commonwealth Games Association in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Rita Gardiner will be honoured by the Commonwealth Games Federation for her outstanding work in the development of youth and sports in the Caribbean.

The sports pioneer is the first ever female in the 71-countries/territories block to win the CGF Award of Merit.

Mrs. Gardiner, who has served as a sports administrator in the TCI for several decades, will receive the award at the Commonwealth Youth Games next year in Nassau, Bahamas.

She recently received the news officially via a letter from the Vice President of the Caribbean Region, Fortuna Belrose.

“Rita Gardiner, at the General Assembly held this month in Edmonton,

Rita Gardiner is the first female in the 71 countries and territories of the Commonwealth to win the CGF Award of Merit.

Canada you were issued the CGF Award of Merit for your contribution to the development of youth and sport in the Caribbean and indeed the Commonwealth.

Congratulations! You are also the first female recipient from the Caribbean to receive this award.”

Several persons were

nominated for the award, but Mrs. Gardiner, one of the founding members of the TCAAA and a former president of the body, got the nod when the inaugural sports summit was held earlier this month in North America.

According to a release from the TCI Commonwealth Games Association, Mrs. Gardiner was unable to attend the General Assembly since the island chain was under hurricane warnings, but President Alvirto Smith was present and he “experienced the joy and praises when this announcement was made.”

Smith said: “Coming from one of the smallest territories in the Commonwealth and having our own going up against the giants and winning such an award is a big deal and speaks volumes to the contributions that we make and continue to do, no matter our size or our resources.”

Some of the participants with their intermediate beach soccer certificates.

soccer course in 2015.

The TD added that the

participants will assist Bryan with some of the sessions and

help out with the upcoming beach soccer league.

HYBRID FIBRE COAX INSTALL TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer. Responsible for the installation of HFC plant elements such as Taps, Splitters, Amplifiers, Line Extenders, network cables on both underground and overhead infrastructure and perform basic HFC Network tests.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability and competence to work safely on overhead and underground cable TV networks • Ability to make off network connections 100% accurately as per in-company training i.e. Taps, Splitters, Amplifiers, Line Extenders etc.

• Ability to use hand and power tools competently and safely • Ability to maintain and interpret records of daily work logs and network design maps • Ability to operate communications devices and company vehicles in accordance with company policies • Ability to adhere to strict Health & Safety Guidelines and procedures as set out by the company • Ability to maintain the professional image of the company and communicate with customers appropriately • Ability to perform other duties as requested by supervisor • Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures • Ability to work at heights and knowledge of using MEWPS an advantage

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 6 months+ experience in telecom network environment • Flexibility in line with business requirements • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times Ad is for renewal. However positions open to all suitably qualified applicants. Salary ranges from $35,000.00 – 40,000.00. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com or to the Immigration Department. The closing date for applications is November 04, 2016

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October 22-28, 2016

BCS/ GRACE BAY CAR RENTALS

SALES SUPERVISOR

The retail Sale Supervisor is responsible for the supervising the daily activities and productivity of the Retail Sales Team. Ensures Retail Sales is complying with established service levels, sales goals and meeting strategic objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching, assessing performance and improving team member skill levels, tracking and reporting productivity. Manages multiple tasks simultaneously.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Excel, QuickBooks and Windows

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years’ experience • must have a valid driver’s licence

MECHANIC

Mechanic is required to keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tuneups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

RENTAL AGENT

Rental Agent is required to handle enquiries involved with renting vehicles.

Must have excellent customer service skills. You will also need good communication skills and a basic understanding of vehicle types.

DROP OFF ALL APPLICATIONS TO 1216 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES BEFORE CHINSON’S RESTAURANTS OR EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM OR TELEPHONE: 649-441-8515 12549

LAND FOR SALE In beautiful Bottle Creek, North Caicos

.46 acres overlooking the creek, spanning King Road and Windsor Road

QUICK SALE

CALL 232-3508 OR 946-4664

October 22-28, 2016

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Delano Williams with some of the participants at last Saturday’s Grand Turk leg.

Williams ready for Provo leg of DWF 5K and 10K – Impressed with turnout in Grand Turk AFTER a successful Grand Turk leg of the Delano Williams’ Foundation Inc. 5K and 10K walk/run for charity event, TCI’s first Olympian Delano Williams is ready for the Provo leg this Saturday morning.

“I expecting a large crowd, since last year was a huge success. We got a great amount of support out of Grand Turk than last year so that was good.”

Williams said that proceeds raised from the event will go towards the Eliza Simons Primary School in Grand Turk and to the Clement Howell High School in Provo for the

school gym.

The event, which is sponsored by Nike, will see participants receiving Nike t-shirts.

“I’m hoping we have better performances and that we get some good results to ensure folks stay fit.”

Racers are expected to check in at 5:30h for a 6:00h start. The race will begin from the Kids Park and proceed to Mango Reef, Suzie Turn to Pratt Road.

Persons desirous of competing in the event can register at IGA or at the Flow office.

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New church basketball champions the Faith Life Worship Center.

Faith Life Worship Center win Church Basketball competition FAITH LIFE Worship Center were crowned the new champions of the PABA Church Basketball “Slam to Glory” competition after a flawless run in the three-night event at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court.

Six teams, included the twotime defending champions the St.

Monica Anglican Saints, competed from last Thursday.

After the preliminary round, Church of God of Prophecy and Community Christian Fellowship were knocked out.

The eventual winners defeated the Nazarene Kings 38-32 to win the title. The Kings had beaten the former champions in the semi-final.

The Faith Life Worship Center’s guard Jake Been was crowned the Most Valuable Player of the competition.

Centre Mt Chad Campbell of Community Christian Fellowship pulled down the most rebounds, while Lofton Seymour from the Kings finished with the most steals.

Ben Gearing and Simon Taylor could not keep the Jolly Ranchers’ unbeaten record intact. Gearing scored six times in the loss.

Defending champions end Jolly Ranchers’ unbeaten rugby streak DEFENDING champions of the Agency Tag Rugby League, Meridian Marauders, ended the winning streak of the BCQS Jolly Ranchers in an exciting clash at the Meridian Field on Thursday night (October 20).

Jolly Ranchers had soared to five consecutive wins, while the defending champions had lost three in a row. Ranchers were comfortably ahead 6-2 at the half, but Tyrese Taylor and James Schofield pressed home for the win. Taylor scored five tries for the winners, while Schofield crossed for two points to seal the 10-9 victory. Ben Gearing led the Ranchers with six points.

Week six started with Nuff Said

beating Tipsy Turtles 13-7. Nuff Said controlled the game from early, but pulled away in the second period after a scoreline of 7-4 at the half.

Wesley Cheryl and Rosemont Joseph scored five and four points respectively.

The only remaining undefeated side, the BCB Wahoos made it 6-0 with an 18-10 win over the Pampered Paws Reef Rovers.

Norven Princima scored a try and assisted Shalone Robinson for his hat-trick.

In the other game Unicorns of Doom defeated Red Mist 16-11 after a strong second period. Red Mist were ahead 9-1 at the half.

Sailors will navigate around Provo from 05:00h this Saturday.

Sailors set to race around Provo this Saturday SAILORS, as young as 10 and as old as 70, are set to compete this Saturday in a 50-mile race around Providenciales. The meet, which is scheduled to start at 05:00h is being organised by the Provo Sailing Club.

Head coach Keir Clarke said that the event is a fundraiser for the club and a charity event for the Provo Children’s Home. “The club constantly needs to find new ways to improve and sustain its youth sailing programmes. It’s a first event of this kind for the Provo Sailing Club and

the club has decided to encourage further donations by donating 50% of the funds raised to the Provo Children’s Home.”

As of midweek, there were over 20 persons ready for the event, with crews from the sailing club, Waterplay Provo, Grace Bay Club, Parrot Cay and Amanyara.

Clarke added that a support boat is going to be provided by Blue Haven Marina, who has been a huge factor in the success of the sailing club. The company is currently

sponsoring three of the boats in the sail logo programme: An Optimist, a Hobie Cat and an Olympic Class Laser. “Blue Haven is one of the best supporters that we have on the island.

From uniforms, to BBQ’s, to rescue boats, to individually sponsoring talented sailors through to the three boats that they sponsor in our fleet, Adam and Portia must be praised and thanked by us all. They are also big sponsors of the children’s home so to put their name on this event I guess was a win win for all of us.”

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October 22-28, 2016