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ELECTIONS ON DECEMBER 5 The announcement of the Turks and Caicos Islands constitutionally due elections was made around midday on 5 Thursday (October 27) by Premier Rufus Ewing. PAGE

“BULLIED” FORMER GOVERNOR TAUWHARE TAKES WITNESS STAND ON MONDAY PAGE 

‘BRITAIN AWASH WITH DIRTY MONEY,’ SAYS ANTICORRUPTION THINK TANK

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PREMIER CALLS FOR ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH TO CRIME PAGE  4

THOSE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES PAGE  7

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

October 29 - November 4, 2016

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

NEWS

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October 29 - November 4, 2016

“Bullied” former Governor Tauwhare takes witness stand on Monday IN a trial that has wrung the last ounce of patience and tolerance from the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, things are about to get even more tense. This week, Weekly News had it confirmed from the SIPT lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell Q.C. that former Governor Richard Tauwhare will be in Turks and Caicos Islands in the new week to give his testimony. While Mitchell could not say with absolute certainty that Tauwhare will be on the witness stand on Monday, he did confirm that he will be on island from Monday to testify in the corruption trial. Any delays in him taking the stand will come as a result of the lengthy cross examination of the attorney general followed by a reexamination by the prosecution. Over the past week that testimony has been tapering off to allow the Governor to testify, although this is not the last time the attorney general will have to give testimony in the trial. However, there is no doubt that the former Governor will give his evidence in chief in the new week. This publication has also been reliably informed that Tauwhare chief examination will take approximately one week, giving the defence one week during this three week session of the court to cross examine him. Tauwhare, who was governor between 2005 and 2008, is expected to testify about his experiences and recollections in Cabinet during his tenure. He has maintained that he had

Former Governor Richard Tauwhare

no knowledge of the alleged illegal acts under the Michael Misick administration. The two statements he has already provided to the prosecution looks at the general functions of his office and a review of his understanding of several controversial developments. One determination the judge will have to make, following the former governor’s testimony, is whether he, during his tenure, was blinded

to politicians’ receipt of monies, whether he pretended he did not see what was taking place, or whether he just did not know. The Crown’s case, as presented by Mitchell in his opening statements in January this year, is that Tauwhare is

a man of integrity, who did not see sufficient to consider that anyone was in receipt of bribes. According to the Crown’s case, the former Governor was required to act on the advice of the then Cabinet and not on his own accord. The prosecutor stated that Tauwhare’s policy was to discuss Cabinet papers with the Attorney General and the Deputy Governor, most of which consisted of land allocations, development agreements and Belongership applications. According to Mitchell, those Cabinet papers were of a poor quality and were only given to the Governor at the last minute, leaving him no time to consider them in advance of the meetings. And when he asked for papers to be resubmitted or for more time to consider them, Ministers questioned his authority to do so, despite him being Chairman of the Cabinet. The prosecutor said that the former Governor was seeking to improve policies, procedures and institutions leading to long term improvements in the standards of governance but that he was seen as an unelected foreign official, and was met with anger and resistance when he attempted to do so. Mitchell had further stated that Tauwhare was trying to develop a constructive relationship with the Ministers because otherwise the areas of special responsibility that he

had carriage of, would be deprived of funding by the ministers. According to the prosecutor, Tauwhare was often accused of infringing on the powers of the democratically elected Ministers and attempting to impose his personal views or those of the UK over their own. However, Mitchell claimed, the argument by the Ministers at the time was that everything they did was necessary to attract investment and in the best long-term interests of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Mitchell stated that the Governor felt that he was being bullied into agreeing to whatever the Ministers proposed; and although he was not prepared to tolerate that and sought to work in a spirit of cooperation and partnership he gave way to the elected ministers. The prosecutor recounted that on one occasion prior to July 2008 the Governor considered it necessary to revert to the Secretary of State for permission to act without or contrary to the advice of Cabinet. However, he was alert to the Constitutional and political risks of confrontation and took the view that without compelling evidence, he was not prepared to intervene. The Crown’s case is that the politicians were aware of this, and played on that position. In the new week, Tauwhare gets a chance to tell it all.

Premier calls for zero tolerance approach to crime BY OLIVIA ROSE

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PREMIER Rufus Ewing has called for a zero tolerance approach to crime in light of the recent spike in criminal activities throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. While residents bemoan the incessant crime rate and call on the Government to step their crime fighting game up, the Premier has urged the Commissioner of Police to take a zero –tolerance stance as it relates to crime. According to a release issued on Monday, October 24, Ewing said:”This morning I was informed of an armed robbery which took place last night which culminated in a shoot-out with the police and the shooting of a Turks and Caicos Islander by the escaped robbers who attempted to escape in the vehicle of the victim.” He noted that a meeting was subsequently, convened with

Premier Rufus Ewing

the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner of Police to discuss this most recent incident and the state of crime in the Turks and Caicos. Ewing noted that:”During the one-hour-long meeting, the Commissioner of Police updated me on several previous incidents including the most recent and what is being done by the police force.”

He emphasized that a more rigorous and strategic approach to crime has to be taken in an effort to flush out criminals and ensure that they are brought to justice. At the meeting, the issues of a recent jail break in Haiti and the need for the police force and Immigration to be placed on high alert, was discussed.

October 29 - November 4, 2016

NEWS

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Election Day is December 5, 2016 THE ANNOUNCEMENT of the Turks and Caicos Islands constitutionally due elections was made around midday on Thursday (October 27) by Premier Rufus Ewing. Ewing made the announcement of the December 5 date during what was the last sitting of the House of Assembly until a new government is elected. The Premier told the House that he had advised the Governor to prorogue the House, just before Thursday’s session started.

In what degenerated into a loud ruckus by both sides of the House, Premier Ewing made the announcement amid cheers and whistles from the entire Assembly. The date has been long awaited by Opposition members and the general public, but today’s announcement caught the country quite by surprise as the Premier has always made it plain that he has until February next year to call the date, and had appeared not to be any hurry to do so.

Over the past few months he has been egged on by the main opposition the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) with hilarious billboards erected in front of their Downtown Providenciales headquarters. The announcement means that those campaigning for office, whether on a party ticket or as an independent candidate, will kick into high gear. With 39 days to go (as of date of announcement) voters can expect a major

push for their votes by campaigners and politicians. The last General election was held in Turks and Caicos Islands on November 9, 2012. The PNP won that election, winning eight seats with the PDM winning seven. This is the second general election to be held since the British Government suspended parts of the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) constitution on Friday, August 14, 2009.

‘Britain awash with dirty money,’ says anti-corruption think tank BRITAIN is a key facilitator of corrupt money flows across the world, according to a leading anticorruption academic. Criminals, tax evaders, human traffickers and drug dealers have laundered billions of pounds worth of dirty money purchasing British properties through anonymous offshore companies. The Metropolitan Police say more than £180 million (US$276 million) worth of British property has been subject to criminal investigation since 2004 as potential proceeds from corruption. Detectives say this figure is merely the tip of the iceberg. While tax evasion and corruption are likely to be the most common sources of dirty money in Britain, drug dealing, human trafficking and black-marketeering where sanctions are in place are also possible origins, police say. The sheer scale of the problem was uncovered on Wednesday by a report produced by anti-corruption think tank

Britain awash with dirty money

Transparency International (TI) UK. The group says the UK has become “a safe haven for corrupt capital stolen from around the world.” Professor Paul Heywood of Nottingham University has recently told Parliament’s International Development Committee (IDC) the role of Britain and the City of London “in allowing corrupt money to flow should not be underestimated.” A report published by the committee on Wednesday 19 Oct, 2016 called on Britain to persuade overseas territories to create public

registers of beneficial ownership in a bid to tackle corruption. It urged the government to do more to combat the lack of transparency in its overseas territories else it risks hampering global anti-corruption efforts. Failed attempts to convince overseas dependencies and territories, such as the British Virgin Islands, to create such registers were described as a missed opportunity to fight money laundering. MPs said efforts to tackle corruption have been undermined

by revelations in the Panama Papers, a huge leak of documents exposing the ways in which the rich exploit secretive offshore tax havens. The report said evidence from collected companies and individuals made it clear Britain’s overseas territories “play a major role in facilitating global corruption.” It noted that more than 113,000 companies – roughly half the total featured in the Panama Papers – were registered in the British Virgin Islands, a UK overseas territory. MPs warned efforts by Britain’s Department for International Development (DfID) to reduce corruption in developing countries are in danger of being undermined by the government’s incoherent policies. Committee chair Stephen Twigg MP called on the government to get its house in order. “Ministers must address the role of some UK companies and individuals in facilitating global corruption, including the vast amounts of money laundered through the UK,” he said.

“Huge amounts of money are lost every year through illegal tax evasion, money laundering and bribery. The people most at risk from this scourge are the world’s poorest, who lose out on education, healthcare and infrastructure – not to mention the impact of petty corruption on their daily lives,” he added. The IDC report said: “It is essential that momentum is not lost in the wake of the decision to leave the European Union, when laws, regulations and trading arrangements are reviewed.” Tax expert Richard Murphy has previously argued the British government should implement direct rule over crown dependencies and overseas territories if they refuse to crack down on tax avoidance. “The answer is direct rule. And don’t doubt we can do that. We took over direct rule of the Turks and Caicos Islands to beat corruption in 2009 and no one anywhere batted an eyelid. Nor would they in any of the other locations.”

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

October 29 - November 4, 2016

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

FOCUS AREAS FOR NEW GOVERNOR The new Governor, Dr John Freeman, who was sworn into office last Monday, has promised to be a good listener and to work closely with our Government in helping solve the many problems facing the TCI. What should be his first areas of concern?

The all say the same thing

Every Governor who comes says the same thing, while some such as Governor Bourke act worse than others. The country needs approval to build the spine link road; money is needed for education and scholarships; the crime situation is getting out of hand; the police are demotivated; there is need for effective border control; and surely the Governor having been briefed by the FCO and outgoing Governor knows the entire range of needs for the TCI. But it will just as before when he goes.

Business as usual

It will be business as usual. The continuity of “Good Governance”. They are all basically ciphers of Whitehall, which is where they get their instructions. However, if he really is a good listener, he should hear the discontent throughout the Islands as to the appalling situation regarding crime and border control; both falling within the Governor’s portfolio of responsibility under the Constitution. So far London has avoided any financial responsibility. Although they donate millions in foreign aid to countries they have no responsibility for, which is often wasted. Such as promoting an Ethiopian version of the Spice Girls. Much more important than channeling monies here to prevent its citizens from being murdered and seeing our only viable industry of tourism going down the tubes. Trouble is we are too small in the scheme of things to really matter. Carry on up the Good Governance!

Crime is number one

Policing!!!! The Governor is DIRECTLY responsible for the police here. He needs to focus on what is needed. If the Brits think we are a drag on their finances now, just wait until the tourists stop coming because of crime!

One must wonder

It seems that the New Governor is taking on a number of issues that take on a ‘decided constitutional initiative”. One must wonder. It would behoove His Excellency to focus on the areas that fall under him. Demand more funding for Crime fighting from the Chief Financial officer.

That’s a Good Start. Invite Law enforcement from the US Coast Guard, Bahamas Defense Force to deal with the Refugee problem. Work with the Elected Government to expand Financial Services, Credit Unions, Cooperatives, Development Finance for small Businesses and New Startups. Move Funding to these areas with the Minister of Finance and the CFO having their input. Bureaucracy and Inefficiency in the Public has become an industry. The Former Governor, the Minister for example has bridled the Registrar General with all and any function relating to immigration and this does not make sense. Whilst adding to her existing work they have not placed anyone to her Aid. No added staff or anything. Forget about the Provo office, one can hardly get anything there. They need to move more staff and assistance to the office of the Registrar General to free up the bureaucracy. Whoever came up with that “Bright Idea” should not be in a position of Leadership. Maybe Dr Freeman can liaise with the Minister of Immigration, His Permanent Secretary and the Registrar to come up with a man power strategy to take the load off. Without that load she’s doing a Great Job. His Excellency, Dr Freeman can see what we as a people can do to remove short, long-term and endemic debt. One of the causes being the Hospital scam. Lead a genuine, real and serious investigation into the funding, financing and running of the hospital. The 25 year deal, the mountain of debt that we have to pay as a taxpaying Community. There isn’t much a Governor can do unless he steps on the shoes of the elected official. These small areas can really go a long way.

Environment

Engineers to repair sink hole in front street & government to replace retaining walls around salt pans2.crime control3. Environmentpressure environment /public health officials to enforce laws for government/citizens/ landlords to keep the island clean.

Getting the courts to function

Getting the courts to do as the Throne has promised us. “To no one will we deny or delay justice or right”, the Magna Carta . The SIPT

trials drag on for years, and years, and years while the big investors sit on the side lines watching. Other investors who may invest are held hostage by the courts as decisions concerning zoning drag through our courts at snail’s pace, and decisive decisions which allow action just cannot seem to be made.

Get rid of CFO

First thing should be removing external CFO chief financial officer from the constitution it is counter democratic and then seek a pathway to institute the constitutional reform analogies done by the consultation process carried out by Mr. Malcolm.

Vacation in the sun

The time has come for the TCI to have Governors who can make a difference in the lives of the Citizens and Residents. We are sick and tired of the UK continuing to send Governors who arrive here with an agenda often times quite different from those of the Residents. Most times this is the last postings for these Guys prior to Retirement. In such instances what can they offer since their senses are already impaired and all they can do is listen? Sometimes even listening is a challenge without hearing aids. Promises to work with the Government will only be as good as the leaders in Office. Historically the governments have been so weak that the Governors can hardly hear when they speak. All we have had since JAGs are weak leaders who continue to accept this kind of ignorance. This is the 21 century where there is nothing secret anymore and there are no boundaries in accessing information. Good luck Mr. Freeman to another three years of vacation in the sun as we watch our country go to hell in a basket. This is an ideal posting for Mr. Freeman who is constitutionally free to do as he pleases and most of his time will be spend on the Golf course chilling with the Grace Bay boys and

attending their cocktails. That will be the extent of his work until his replacement arrives with the same rhetoric.

Political elite

The incompetence and decadence of the political elite.

The word came from FCO

Obviously Governor Freeman brought the word from the FCO in London 4 years are up November 28 and you must call election immediately We just got the word from Grand Turk today December 5 will decide the future of the TCI! Will we return to the potential that ended in 2003 or will be go the route of those Eastern Caribbean Nations that now languish in the poverty of independence?

Education

Education and environment.

Investigate Integrity board

The new Governor must: 1) visit every island and talk to a cross section of all the people 2) Call the election no later than November 3) Investigate the Integrity Commission and the Electoral Board to see why they have not and will not do their jobs.

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NEWS

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Those in glass houses should not throw stones – PNP to PDM BY OLIVIA ROSE “THOSE in glass houses should not throw stones” National Chairman of the Progressive National Party (PNP), Royal Robinson tells, People`s Democratic Movement`s(PDM) Deputy Leader ,Sean Astwood. Astwood last week demanded resignations from chairmen of the immigration and the national health insurance plan (NHIP) boards. He said: “The fact that PNP candidates Arthur Lightbourne, Chairman of the Immigration Board in Grand Turk, Sheba Wilson, Chairman 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. He noted that: “The moment Arthur Lighbourne, Sheba Wilson, and Mark Fulford were named as

PNP National Chairman, Royal Robinson

PDM`s Deputy Leader Sean Astwood

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.” In a ‘clap back’ to Astwood`s remarks, PNP`s National Chairman Royal Robinson in a release issued, Thursday October 27, exposed that the PDM campaign manager Dwayne Taylor remains on the Public Service Commission. According to Robinson, Taylor hosts a PDM radio show and is

intimately involved in PDM politics. Robinson said: “Contrary to Part VI of the Constitution which states that: “No person shall be qualified to be appointed as a member of the Public Service Commission if he or she is a public officer or if he or she is or has been within the preceding three years (a) a member of the House of Assembly; or (b) the holder of any office in any political party.” “If Mr. Astwood thinks that involvement in partisan politics - even if it is perfectly legal and constitutional - disqualifies you from service to this country, I am surprised that he is not calling for Dwayne Taylor’s resignation.”

Lawyer grills AG about Crown land deal ON THURSDAY (October 27) Queen’s Counsel Jerome Lynch took over the cross examination of attorney general Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles from his colleague Earl Witter. Lynch took a different tactic than Witter, focusing the majority of his questioning of the AG on Crown land in Grand Turk that she and her husband Gary Knowles had acquired several years back. Earlier in the week, Witter had first broached the issue, asking Braithwaite-Knowles about the land she and her husband had jointly acquired, hinting at a conflict of interest. The court heard that Knowles had approached Floyd Hall – former minister of finance – with the application for the land despite the discouragement from doing so from his wife. Lynch focused on the land itself, how much was paid down, if the couple acquired freehold title, and the scope of the land and the property that rests on it.

In court a photograph of the unfinished property was shown on the mounted televisions. Braithwaite-Knowles testified that the property is two storeys, comprised of four-bedroom, and sits on beachfront land in Grand Turk. Court adjourned on Thursday with the lawyer still delving into the intricacies of the land transaction by the Knowles. Prior to this line of questioning, Lynch had raised the issue of the Trial Without A Jury legislation. He questioned the witness as to who was responsible for the drafting and the passage of the Bill. Braithwaite-Knowles admitted that the Bill was drafted in the AG Chambers, in which she was the Deputy AG at the time, and that the consultative forum and the advisory council, which represented the legislative arm of the government after the constitution was suspended, passed it. The cross examination continues on Friday (October 28).

He emphasized that :“ After all, Dwayne Taylor is an overtly pro PDM political actor who is actively and officially campaigning for the PDM by hosting a pro PDM radio show and by managing the PDM’s campaign all while serving on the public service commission.” Robinson is adamant that if it were really about the issue, Astwood would certainly call for Taylor’s resignation. He said: “But, it’s clear that it is not about the issue - it’s just the PDM playing political games. “There is nothing unconstitutional or illegal about serving the community while running for office. The PNP Chairman noted that over the last four years, the Rufus Ewing-led government has acted with the highest level of integrity. “It’s clear that Mr. Astwood, sensing that defeat is in the air, is grasping at straws. He should get his own house in order before throwing stones,” Chairman Robinson concluded. The Director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission Q.C. Eugene Otuonye has since weighed in on the saga, making the commission`s position pellucid to the public. Otuonye said in an effort to maintain public confidence and trust in political neutrality, persons who

Under the tree

have declared their candidacy should voluntarily and immediately resign from chairmanship of the relevant Boards. He asserted that 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. Otuonye 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.”

By Benneth Williams

OPINIONS

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

October 29 - November 4, 2016

Did the premier call it or did the new governor force his hand?

Dear Editor , THE ONE real political weapon that a Premier retains is the Power to call elections when he deems that the time is right and when he is at his Highest in terms of his popularity. He calls it to take the opposition by Surprise and catch them off their feet. Elections at December 5th 2016, may be a good Christmas present for the new candidates especially those fine at large ones that are seen as incumbents already. The Premier has lost the element of surprise. The Public however, was in election mood for a long-time and most persons “couldn’t wait” for him to call it. People saw a Huge Highway being built in Glass ShackProvidenciales- on the road from the Menzies Clinic and so many plans. Yet in the haste of calling elections, all of these plans are side-lined and “no-one” is surprised. The Government is so unpopular with most observers saying that some mainline incumbents will be losing their seats at large. There are

so many independents and a new party, there is really little room for any of the major parties to wiggle in. Is it possible that the new Governor, Dr. Freeman, told the Premier to “Call it -or I will”? Let us look at some of the issues that should feature in the next election. There was so much to do. No Books at the Long Bay High School. No strategy on the spiraling crime rate and getting dangerous. Most voters feel that we have been left behind. Not to talk about the No Child left Behind gimmick, a failed George W Bush Policy, a programme that was unfunded. Nothing new for this Government. Little development. Fourteen stories are promised, but like 7 stars there were very little locals being employed there. Will that model of development repeat itself.? Where the training are schools, the vocational training programmes etc. Why can’t we empower our people...? when we have so much money in taxes.

Investor confidence is at an alltime low and 13 years of a PNP Government, new faces, same policy, same retrograde tactics and TCIslanders falling behind. Companies are treating people with utter disrespect. Workers are fired at will because there is no Government to fight for them. Forget about the Immigration Board and the Labour Machinery. That’s a joke that must be changed from Top down to bottom. The Crown Land Law and policy remains tilted against Native achievement and there seems no room for Turks & Caicos Islanders to really achieve in their own country. Under an Oswald Skippings or Mike Misick Government one wonders if Digicel would have been so bold to fire locals and bring workers in on work permit. Things need to change in these islands. Are we building a country for “them”, ie the rich, the developers, the investors, or those of us who really live here and pay taxes? TCI just paid off a huge debt, whose

MILLS MUSES

Is ensuring safety and security sufficient? According to a report in the Turks and Caicos News, the Chairman of the PDM Doug Parnell has revealed his party’s plans to focus on people-centered development, and the safety and security of those working and living in the TCI. He further noted the various efforts of his party in opposition, on the people’s behalf. Parnell then turns his attention to the creation and sustaining of a strong economy, and looks at the characteristics of the economy and the attributes of the country which make it an ideal place for growth and economic prosperity. These are an absence of income tax, no property tax, no exchange controls, and foreign ownership of land. He further mentions that what has really caused the TCI to flourish are the positive attitudes of the people, and their skills and abilities. And with these attributes, prosperity can be restored. To me, the Chairman has always seemed mature, intelligent, and sincere. He has sensibly recognised that economic and personal safety and security rest on managing social ills, hence his party’s 12-point plan. What’s important also, is his mention of detailed plans for each constituency to address specific concerns. But can an economy

rationale remains at issue but we all who live here, have paid the debt, see “nothing” out of it. Will PNP prevail having lost the element of surprise? Will our people take the money, the parties, the gifts and treating, then cry for the next four years. Maybe a coalition of independents, PDA’s PNPs and PDMs may be a way out. To get something passed all of us who live here must now have a seat at the table, be taken care of and properly addressed. A new voice, a new idea, a new beginning. United States Presidents, by

contrast are tied to the four year timetable and the first Tuesday in the month of November. They do not have the dastard flexibility to call it when they deem it best to their chances. This ability to call elections at will is a gift to the Premier. Time will tell if he used it wisely. It is not cool to say the Governor forced the Hon Rufus Ewing to call elections but one wonders because they had so much to do.

Elvin Williams Providenciales

The time Lyndon Gardiner saved TCI’s airports Dear Editor, Now that I have your attention, lets’take a look at just how Lyndon Gardiner, Sole Owner of Intercaribbean Airlines (formerly Air Turks and Caicos), saved the airports of the Turks and Caicos Islands. To give you some background, on October 15th2016 Mr. Gardiner was the Guest Speaker at the Young Cooperate Alliance (YCA) Speaker Series and one of the questions posed to him was how did he ended up buying out Sky King Airlines, when the headlines at that time, circa 2008, was that Harold Charles and his group were set to buy out Inter Island Airways? It turns out that his proposed

selling of Inter Island Airways (now the parent company name for his many aviation businesses) was part of an overall deal which sort to have a Lord Ashcroft led group not only buy his airline, but to purchase TCIG’s share in the Turks Caicos Islands Airports and that of Coxco as well. Given that Lyndon is a quiet Patriot his main requirement for any deal surrounded two specific outcomes: 1. He would retain at least 10% shares in the airline as he wanted to make sure there would always be a local presence in the Aviation Industry unlike many other CONTINUED 

BY OLIVER MILLS

Oliver Mills is a former lecturer in education at the UWI Mona Campus. He holds a BA (Hons.) UWI, an M.Ed. Dalhousie Univ., an MA University of London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM and Training, Leicester Univ.

be sustained without some form of revenue generation? In a wider sense, a strong sustainable economy generates private and public sector jobs, and enhances the quality of living of numbers of people. It lowers anti-social activities, and creates a reasonably equal society with reduced social gaps. Here safety and security play an important role in eradicating fear, attracting quality development, and building confidence and trust in the system. Here also, an absence of taxation, and regulations, is another big draw to sustainable development. And most importantly, the disposition and nature of our people is a positive pull for clean investment, and for those interested in properties and developing them for our mutual benefit. The highly skilled levels of our people ensure their involvement in any development

thrust, and the further prosperity of the country. We must also not forget that a government with good intentions, ethical policies, and which earns trust locally and internationally, and has good management skills, brings everything together to make our economic and social development model work. Ensuring safety and security is necessary, but not sufficient. In the development process, people must feel they are needed, and their skills wanted. They must also not feel overwhelmed. And the government must be caring and protective of their rights. A thriving economy is good, but people must feel they are valued, respected, and that their government is working on their behalf. After all, is not the government commissioned by the people?

Ultimate court of Appeal? Dear Editor, I write to bring to light a matter of concern; the Privy Council’s website claims, ‘it is our final court of appeal’; and in reading the Lord Browne-Wilkinson, oral ‘Judgment - In Re Pinochet’ of the House of Lords on 17 Dec, 1998 he adds to this, saying ‘In principle it must be that your Lordships, as the ultimate court of appeal, have power to correct any injustice caused by an earlier order of this House. There is no relevant statutory limitation on the jurisdiction of the House in this regard and therefore its inherent jurisdiction remains unfettered.’ So our Lordships have now ruled that they are our ‘ultimate court of appeal’, this ruling if correct means that our Lordships have closed the courts of the Lord, and put the Good Lord out the justice and judgment business in our territories. However the Holy Bible, which is taught in our churches, sworn on in our courts and is authorized by the British Throne, speaks contrary to our Lordships ruling, in that it speaks of His courts and there is no mention of His courts being closed by a ruling of our Lordships in the latter days. Psalm 100vs4 claims, ‘enter

into his gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise’ so clearly they are still open. This fact is also repeated in hymns sung at both Her Majesty’s Coronation and recent Diamond Jubilee. Furthermore, the Book of Isaiah claims, ‘for to us a child is born, to us a son is given.... and He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and judgment, from that time on and forever’. Isaiah 9vs6-7 St. Matthew confirms, ‘and He will proclaim justice to the nations’. 12vs18 As I see it, one of the two must be erroneous; either the ruling of our Lordships or the Holy Scriptures, which is taught in our churches, sworn on in our courts and by our officials, authorized by our Majesty’s Throne, and if studied, shows that His court claims it is the ‘ultimate court of appeal’. I am sure that my readers will agree that this conflict needs to be clarified and corrected ASAP, with the erroneous party admitting its error and making changes to reflect its error. May God bless the Turks and Caicos Islands John D Wildish

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The time Lyndon ... CONTINUED 

industries in the TCI; and 2. He would have the ability to buy back shares in his company at a later date is he was financially able. Early on in Gardiner’s career in aviation, he took a course in negotiations and as a result, between his principled stance regarding local ownership in the industry and his skillset in ensuring a specific outcome, the negotiations would drag on for a year and a half - eventually falling through. This result, in my opinion, would have been the case for a couple of reasons: firstly, by that time a Commission of Inquiry would have been eminent, if not having already commenced; secondly, because of shear greed - he wanted to own 100% of all major airlines and the airports on the part of the conductor. Given that Mr. Gardiner had made a gentlemen’s agreement at the beginning of the negotiations that should things break down that he would buy he out, Mr. Gardiner did just that and bought Sky King. There are a few takeaways from that recounts of historic events: 1. You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate; 2. The Michael Misick led Administration had our Airports on the selling block and everything was set up hook, line and sinker; but for one man principled stance we would not have our airports today which is a big revenue generator. 3. Everything on the surface isn’t always as it seems. I salute you Mr. Gardiner for saving our airports. Be Blessed, Jamell

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REAL TALK

Crime in the TCI is out of control

Since the start of this column over a year ago, I have tried my very best to stay away from writing about crime. The reason for this decision was based on my belief that if you cannot offer solutions to the problem there’s no need to keep talking about it and the last thing I wanted to do was to politicize crime. Nevertheless we are facing a huge threat to our national security with the rising number of violent crimes and the low rate of them being solved. Moreover, there are persons who are responsible to address these concerns as they have been empowered by a constitution to seek after the welfare of the nation and failure to do so is going to put this entire country’s safety, peace and well-being in jeopardy. When examining the issue of crime and its impact on this country, the Following comes to mind: Why has there been an increase in crimes in this country in recent years? Who are the perpetrators and what is the motive behind the crimes? If the popular opinion is that crime is linked to unemployment then where is the statistics to support such an opinion? Can law enforcement provide stats on the age range and socioeconomic status of perpetrators? Does our

police force have the training, tools and public cooperation needed to fight crime? Has the influx of illegal immigration have a direct correlation to the increase in violent crimes in this country? Since internal security is the responsibility of the Governor, what has been done from his office to address crime in this country? We have changed Commissioners of Police several times and still crime is a problem, what else needs to change? Are we looking at enough preventive measures rather than reactive measures to curb crime? I believe that you can tell that I have more questions than answers at this time, but I believe we can find the answers together as a community, law enforcement and government stake holders. Nevertheless, the following proposals are derived from Mission # 5 of my platform ‘Operation Force Ripe’ in response to crime and national security: 1. Build and equip law enforcement with a state of the art forensic lab and train officers in the field of intelligence, investigations and forensic pathology. 2. Upgrade salaries of police officers, expedite promotions and awards for worthy and qualified officers. 3. Invest in criminal investigative tools, personnel and equipment. 4. Create a national database with DNA, social security info, every

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.

resident must have a registration number with this information. All law enforcement agencies will have access to this database to assist with the administration of their duties. 5. Increase investment in CCTV Cameras, police vehicles, motorbikes and bicycles. Add more man power to the Police Force. 6. Establish Community crime prevention programs or strategies that will target changes in our communities’ infrastructure, culture, or the physical environment to reduce crime. The diversity of approaches should include neighbourhood watch, community policing, urban or physical design, and comprehensive or multidisciplinary efforts. Additionally, these strategies will seek to engage residents, community and faith-based organizations, and local government agencies in addressing the factors that contribute to the community’s

crime, delinquency, and disorder. 7. Border Control requires human resource. The police resources are too strained to effectively guard our borders. To this end, we must establish a National Guard tasked with border patrol and security, assist with national emergency, disaster management and internal security. Finally, establish a Department of Homeland Security to coordinate the activities of Customs, Immigration, Airport Security, Police and National Guard as agents of Law Enforcement to better enforce law in this country, curb crime and tighten up on general security of this nation. These are a few of my ideas and I welcome input from any concern individual who reads this week’s column @ 432 5177 or email me at realtalktci@gmail.com.

COMMENTARY

Milking the sacred cow Last week we wrote about the National Insurance Board formed in the 1990s as a pension “trust” fund. A hands off sacred cow providing pensions for workers and widows. In 2005 Washington Misick the current Financial Minister wanted to set up his own private bank. He needed capital. He decided to milk the pension trust fund sacred cow through PNP managers on the pension board. They transferred 18.5 million dollars of the peoples pension fund into Washington’s private “TCI Bank”. Corporate stock and deposits factored the transfer. Washington acted as the Chief Executive Officer, (CEO ) of the bank. What salary did CEO Washington earn for 5 years ? No one in the public knows. CEO’s establish and administer

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

corporate policies. The risky bank made numerous risky loans. 4,000 families had deposited their money in the bank for “safe keeping”. By 2009 “TCI Bank” was in serious trouble. The PNP government had been removed and Governor Wetherell was in charge of the pension fund. TCI Bank begged Wetherell for more millions from NIB. Wetherell agreed to deposit 5 million more into the bank with

rights of “first class receiver” . Pensioners would recover this final five million, before anyone else, if the bank failed. Five million was promised to keep the bank liquid and save the entire 23.5 million pension fund dollars. (18.5 + 5) However soon 3 unknown people who had huge deposits in the bank withdrew the newly deposited 5 million dollars and a half million more. The bank immediately went

belly up. Who were the three people ? Who alerted them to withdraw the pensioners last 5 million from a lost cause ? TCI’s pension fund lost all 23.5 million dollars. 4,000 depositors lost all their money. Investors owning stock lost everything. The banks records were quickly sent to a firm in the Bahamas by 3 attorneys representing the banks investors, depositors and creditors. Lawyers Ariel Misick, Carlos Simons and Clayton Greene were given the job by someone unknown and were paid to ship the banks records and remaining assets away. What appears to be a cover story was that depositors might get 20 cents on the dollar if the banks loans could be collected. However not said was 5 million had to paid to the NIB first. Did that ever happen ? Amazingly the banks CEO

Washington Misick was elected to parliament in 2012. He placed behind at large candidates Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Rufus Ewing and Derek Taylor. He barely placed ahead of winner Josephine Connolly. Also amazing Premier Ewing quickly appointed Washington his Financial Minister. Ewing government then awarded Washington 500,000 dollars in “back pension” . Washington supposedly was entitled to this additional pension money ! Washington had acted as TCI Bank’s founding father and CEO. The peoples pension fund, NIB, has been seriously injured by his bank’s failure. Pensioners, widows, depositors, investors wonder exactly what happened ? Will they ever know ?

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PDM calls for national conversation on crime and border control BY OLIVIA ROSE THE PEOPLE`S Democratic Movement (PDM) is calling for a national conversation on crime and border control following a criminal spree over the weekend. Leader of the PDM, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said over the years her party has called for a national symposium that would shape the way for stronger and more innovative leadership from the Police on Border Control while providing new crime fighting tools that will outmatch today’s criminals. She said: “Over the past four years, the issue of crime and border control has been one of those areas in national life that drew my, as well as my Party’s keen attention. “It is unfortunate that I am again speaking to this issue after a criminal spree over the weekend that saw a series of serious offenses committed which included the physical attack on a young lady.” She noted that her party continues to be concerned about crime and the recent spate over the past few days only heighten it`s concerns. “Whilst persons will say we are out of control and others will say we must be guarded as we are a tourist destination. “I say we are neither at the place that we wish to live in nor one that tourists will like to see. “The recent crimes continue to be out of character for us and at a level that we have never before seen nor can we accept even at the expense of development.” The Opposition leader noted that her party has released a 12-Point Plan publicly for use by the authorities to aid in their strategic fight against crime, which is seemingly engulfing the once peaceful Turks and Caicos Islands. “We renew our call today again to take the fight to crime as crime has certainly taken its fight to our very own homes. “We wish to reemphasize the need to never politicize crime or to use it as a political football and we remind all to continue to recognize that the powers, day to day operations and ultimate responsibility lies with the Governor and the Commissioner of Police. “We must however see ourselves as critical stakeholders and partners in the fight.” Cartwright-Robinson said: “My Party and I have already sought an audience with the Commissioner of Police and Governor Freeman to ensure that all is being done to minimize as much as possible the

Leader of the PDM, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

recent spike in crime.” She added that the PDM is in dialogue with Flow and Digicel to implement a free non - emergency number to contact Police. Also voicing her concern on the issue of border security after the recent prison break in neighboring Haiti, she called for increased alert and vigilance at all ports of entry. She said: “As we hear also of the recent Prison break from a Prison described by Haitian officials as“violent”, we are cognizant of the fact that it is highly possible that escapees can make their way here to our shores.” To this end, she noted that while the Government has also called for heightened alert of systems and for the UK to patrol the TCI waters, her party is calling for a high level dialogue with partners in Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) , the Coast Guard and the Royal Navy. She said: “These are unusual times and we believe that we do have a strong position for heightened assistance. We can ill afford to become a safe haven to any of these escapees.” The PDM leader further noted that her party recognizes the

importance for stronger and better Police/People relations and will seek to initiate crime prevention programs between the Police and the People. She reminded that since last year the PDM has called on the Government to coin NeighbourhoodWatch Groups in an effort to lower the incessant burglaries on Providenciales and Grand Turk. “However, we will immediately embark on the establishment of a Citizens Advisory Board to advise Police which would foster a better relationship between Police and the People. “We wish to reemphasize the need to never politicize crime or to use it as a political football and we remind all to continue to recognize that the powers, day to day operations and ultimate responsibility lies with the Governor and the Commissioner of Police. “We must, however, see ourselves as critical stakeholders and partners in the fight.” Cartwright-Robinson has urged citizens and residents to form neighborhood watch groups, and to report suspicious behavior to Police. She reminded that crime fighting requires an “all hands on deck” approach.

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THE CAPITAL NOTE

So long Peter - Hello John A new governor (Dr John Freeman) has arrived in the Turks & Caicos and no doubt I am not the only one who’s found himself trying to remember some of his predecessors. If you’ve been in the Turks & Caicos for a while, you will have your own memories and stories of/about the various viceroys that have come to these shores over the years; some were more memorable than others, BY TITUS DE BOER some more approachable, Titus de Boer, who originally sociable, likeable - and then moved to the TCI from Germany in 1989, is a there were those one was not journalist by training and too distraught to see depart. currently works as an art The first Governor I met, promoter and consultant in upon arriving in 1989, was Grand Turk and internationally. Michael Bradley. Those were the days when one could still see “his excellency” exhibit a white, colonial uniform and plumed pith helmet on special occasions, as well as his official vehicle, a converted London taxi. Bradley was still “old school” and even when he wasn’t in official attire, he’d mostly sport the seemingly obligatory linen suit and Panama hat. As I am, thankfully, not involved in day to day politics my memories of the various governors amount mostly to little more than amusing anecdotes. One such anecdote, which occurred in the very early 1990’s, illustrates quite well a clash of cultures one could observe quite often in those early days of tourism development on Providenciales. The governor had flown in from Grand Turk to attend the official opening of the first casino on the island, located in the (long since demolished) Ramada Turquoise Reef resort. Greeted by the beaming smile of the American casino manager, the governor was given the grand tour of the facility when towards the end of it, the American (unfamiliar with protocol), said to Bradley, “tell me Governor, I’ve never met a governor before, how should I address you? Governor, Mr. Bradley?” “Oh no”, replied Bradley, “just call me Your Excellency”. Thinking he’d just heard one of funniest jokes in a long time, the American burst out laughing, slapped the Governor on the back and exclaimed, “Your excellency”, that’s hilarious! Good one - Mike! “ I am sure there are countless other stories about the various occupants of Waterloo since 1973. A former local politician once told me the story of a governor who, shortly before his pending departure, asked the politician what his parting words would be to him, to which the reply simply was, “have a safe trip”. This seemingly simple story does, I think, illustrate quite well one interesting question, namely how much can someone who’s on a 3 year appointment (on average) truly bond or for that matter relate with/to the people he’s been sent to serve as governor? Obviously much depends on the individual and the attitude they bring to the job, as well as the “marching orders” they’ve been given by the foreign office. As the former Governor, Peter Beckingham, told me in an interview, shortly before he left, “it was made quite clear to me that I should let the elected government govern, that I wasn’t there to be the government. My role was, if you like, oversight. So I very much bore that in mind and tried to work in that sort of way...” As for that bond with the host country, there have been past governors who, together with their spouses, made a genuine effort to get to know local people and their customs; those who did, seemed to have faired reasonably well. This column is not the forum to opine on the merits or pitfalls of the current constitutional set up of the country; that’s for politicians to debate in the coming years. As I write, the TCI are an overseas territory of the UK and in that context the governor plays his role, as defined in the constitution. Accordingly, I close by welcoming the new governor to these shores and to wish him well.

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No new zika cases in TCI BY OLIVIA ROSE THERE HAVE been no new confirmed cases of the Zika virus in the Turks and Caicos Islands according to the Ministry of Health. Since the Ministry of Health ramped up Zika prevention programs across the Turks and Caicos Islands no new cases of the infection has surfaced since September 20, 2016. While other countries in the region have continued to experience daily or weekly confirmations of Zika virus infection, the TCI has not had the same experience. The count remains at a total of 12 confirmed cases. During a press conference held at the Premier`s Office, Hilly Ewing Building on Monday, October 24, the Government updated the media on its efforts to combat the dreaded virus. It was noted that every precautionary measure continues to be taken to enhance prevention and control measures. According to the Government, there is a vigorous action plan in place to deal with households where Zika infection has been confirmed to combat the further spread of Zika to other members of the same household. “All cases of Zika infection are on the island of Providenciales with no areas of concentration. The recently approved funding in the sum of $500k towards the management of Zika in the TCI by the Government will be utilized to strengthen efforts aimed at mitigating

Premier and Minister of Health, Rufus Ewing

the impact of the Zika virus. “The Environmental Health Department continues to conduct premises inspections, school visits, swamp monitoring, fogging activities and the distribution of mosquito repellents to households. The removal of derelict vehicles also continues throughout the islands. “The department has also received 2400 mosquito larvicide briquettes and purchased an additional 330 gallons of fogging chemicals. “The department also purchased 100 in2care traps to aid in the fight against zika. “Three temporary vector control officers have been hired; one on the island of North Caicos and two in

Aedes aegypti mosquito(Zika mosquito)

Grand Turk.” Residents are reminded to keep their premises and surroundings clean as waste which is not properly disposed of can collect water and become mosquito breeding sites. The National Epidemiology and Research Unit within the MHAHS has since hosted three workshops on vector borne diseases targeted at a variety of stakeholders including health care professionals from the public and private sector and continues to conduct its surveillance activities. “Because of the ability of the Zika virus to affect an unborn baby possibly resulting in microcephaly and other neurological and developmental complications,

pregnant women should take special precautions to ensure that they are not bitten by mosquitoes. “Mosquito nets are available for all pregnant women and can be collected from all Primary Health Care clinics throughout the TCI. “Additional precautions should be taken to prevent mosquito bites when travelling to Zika affected areas and countries.” Premier and Minister of Health Rufus Ewing, has cautioned residents and tourists alike to use approved repellents when outdoors. He also urged communities to play their part to take immediate steps to help stop Zika by eliminating all mosquito breeding and potential

breeding sites. Zika is a viral illness, which is spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. This mosquito is found in the TCI. Most persons with Zika are not aware that they have the illness as they may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of Zika are similar to Dengue and Chikungunya and appear between four to seven days after someone has been bitten by an infected mosquito. These symptoms include skin rash, mild fever, conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye), muscle or joint pain, and general malaise. There is no specific medication to treat Zika and there are currently no vaccines to prevent the illness.

Sand Jam to continue raising funds to benefit government high school choirs BY DAISY HANDFIELD FUNDS raised from the second annual reggae concert, called Sand Jam, will go towards improving the choir programs at the Clement Howell and the Long Bay High School. These improvements fall under a non-profit called Music is Life, which was created by the organizers of Sand Jam to advance Government schools’ choir programs throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. A press conference was held at Flamingo Café on the Beach in Providenciales on Tuesday to discuss the line-up for this year’s event. Donna Davis, co-founder of Sand

Jam, explained during the conference that she and co-founder Karen Whitt, came to the realization that there was not any music foundations in the TCI that supported children who are talented in music, but do not have the opportunity or means to pursue their careers further. She said: “This festival was born out of a true desire for us to be able to give back to the community and to help these children develop their music talent. There is so much talent, and I say this all of the time… all of us have been given so much in this community, so to be able to give back and help this program advance will not return void.” During the press conference, the

organization took the opportunity to make a cheque donation for US $5,000 to the Clement Howell High School. These proceeds were derived from the funds raised from the first annual Sand Jam, last year. Kadean Cunningham, principal of the high school, who was present to accept the cheque, thanked the organization for kind their contribution. “This generous donation will definitely go a far way in buying some well needed equipment for our students to use, as well as doing some completion in the music room for our exam students. I must say a big thank you to the Sand Jam team, and I hope

Students from the Clement Howell performed a short musical piece during the press conference

that this is not the only one… I hope this is for years to come,” Principal Cunningham said. The music festival is scheduled for November 12 at Flamingo Café, at 3pm until late. Early birds can purchase tickets for US $10 at Sandbar and at Lemon

2 Go Coffee, both in Providenciales. Those who miss the special can purchase tickets at the gate for US $15. Sand Jam was designed to raise funds for the Music is Life program. For more information, Donna Davis can be contacted on 331-4755.

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Human Rights Commission conducts “rights training” for new police cadets The Human Rights Commission in keeping with its core functions of education and promotion of human rights conducted its third human rights teaching session for the latest batch of police cadets, the training was conducted at the Training Camp. Director, Mrs. Doreen Quelch Missick and Community Outreach Education Officer, Nicholas Prew congratulated the new recruits and reminded them that the police force has a responsibility to uphold the principles of human rights especially when interacting with the public. She told them that the police are at the frontline and as guardians of the law must provide the first line of defense for human rights. Mrs. Missick re-enforced with the group that all persons deprived of their liberty must be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. She engaged the group and outlined the basic tenets of human

rights, that all persons are entitled to the same basic human rights. Mrs. Missick told the recruits that they have a very important role to play in upholding the rule of law and that the Rule of Law was founded on the principles that a government is bound by the law, guarantees the equality of its citizens before the law, ensures law and order, administers efficient and impartial justice and upholds human rights. She reminded the group that the ultimate test of the strength of our country’s commitment to the rule of law lies in the way it deal with those who offended against its rules. The session saw an emphasis on the Constitution Order 2011, Part 1 Fundamental Rights and Freedoms and the other six core International Human Rights Conventions. The session was very interactive and provided the opportunity for a question and answer session, recruits were provided with human rights

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New Cadets receive Human rights training

The session was very interactive and provided the opportunity for a question and answer session, recruits were provided with human rights literature and encouraged to use same as guides

literature and encouraged to use same as guides. The Human Rights Commission looks forward to its continued

positive stakeholder relationship forged with the RTCIPF and will continue to work closely with the various units especially the

Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Unit. Special thanks go to Commandant ASP Duncan, Smith and his staff.

20 police recruits successfully complete training in Providenciales BY DAISY HANDFIELD TWENTY police recruits have recently successfully completed a three-month long training to become full-fledged police officers. The officers were celebrated during a graduation ceremony last week, and will be posted at the Gracebay Police Post in Providenciales as of October 31. Over the training period, the new recruits underwent both classroom and situational training which included, basic police procedures and duties, swimming and lifesaving exercises, customer services exercises, firearm exercises, selfdefence, drill and physical training. These officers include: Brenton Murray, Sashauna Williams, Jeremy Jones, Bryada Howell Josiah Patterson, D’anna Elliott, Andy Wintz, Destini Handfield, Delano Fulford, Cydric Balanag, Tristan Vanalstine, Michele Forbes, Estafani Diaz, Felicia Robinson, Serika Williams, Licele FortuneJoseph, Bethsaida Jean, Brandalee

Hanchell, Peter Dickenson and Creamo Cartwright. In a previous interview with Police Commissioner James Smith, he explained that this new addition will help increase police presence on the streets. He said: “These officers will be patrolling the main tourist areas in Providenciales, which will allow us to put a focus on that, because we need to make sure that we keep a good name, as far as tourists are concerned.” “We are trying to make sure that we reduce crime across the country, not just prevent crime for the tourists.” He said. However, Mr Smith added that crime detection was everyone’s business, not only the Police. He added that although the Police was continuously working on increasing their presence in the community, the general public should not hesitate to come forward with any information that they may have pertaining to a crime. The recruits commenced training on August 1.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) welcomes 20 new police officers

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Drug users, paroled offenders to receive treatment in new halfway house ON FRIDAY (October 21) a joint venture between the Drug Prevention Foundation and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government saw the sod being officially turned on a plot of land in the South Dock area with a panoramic view of downtown Providenciales. The occasion, attended by the Premier, Leader of the Opposition, other Government functionaries, the Chief Magistrate, court officials and members of the drug prevention unit, marked the starting point of what will be a halfway house/treatment centre for drug users and paroled drug offenders. Director of the Mental Health Department within the Ministry of Health, Dr Alicia Malcolm, noted it has long been established that there is a coalition between substance use and crime. She said: “However I think that we all will agree that preventing crime is not just about stopping or deterring criminal acts, it also involves trying to rehabilitate persons and helping to reintegrate them back into society.” She added that halfway houses are an important community resource that helps to do this, as they provide drug addicts step-down care in the community; they play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of drug addicts and it also help to bring a country’s drug situation under control. The halfway house that will be established at the South Dock location, will provide services such as group therapy, individual

The Premier along with members of government and the judiciary joins members of the drug rehabilitation unit in the historic turning of the sod for the TCI`s first halfway house

counseling, family counseling, random drug testing, skills training and job placement for clients. Dr Malcolm added that understanding the benefits of these services she is truly looking forward to the opening of the facility one day. President of the Drug Prevention Foundation, Dierin Longmire, also pointed to the impact the facility would have on the local prison system. “If we are to asses the

overcrowding of our correctional facilities we would immediately observe our failure to address these issues in a meaningfull way. “This halfway house will serve as both a pre- release and presentence opportunity for those who are struggling to find a new way of life, it will offer them an alternative sentencing program which will require them to stay in the facility.” She said they will offer a drug and alcohol curriculum, a twelve step program, urine analysis, counseling

and a reintroduction back into society. The house will host 25 persons at a time, all of whom they hope to shape into productive citizens. Longmire added: “It is not our goal to create a system of welfarism, hence these individuals will not be directly receiving any funds. Our approach is to deliver assistance through empowerment.” She said the unit will continue to support initiatives such as these for the good of the country.

Premier and Minister of Health, Dr Rufus Ewing, in his remarks pledged the Government’s support on the venture. “When Dierin came to me in our meeting and said that she would like the Government’s support on this project, at the time I was wondering whether or not I was overextending myself, but I said to her that you have worked hard so far, so you raise whatever you can raise and we will match it.” Since that time the Drug Unit has hosted several activities to aid in their fund-raising efforts this year with additional support from the Premier’s Cup event. The Premier noted that with the funding from these ventures and with the Government’s support, providing the land the facility will become a reality in the near future. He added: “ I want to thank all of you for your hard work and dedication to such a worthy cause. I know that we have come this far in building the facility, but I know running a facility of this kind has its challenges. “I would like to commit that as a Government we will be there as well to assist in every way, shape or form with the operational management to provide the various funding to assist in the operation of this facility.” The facility is expected to be completed and opened sometime next year, Longmire later revealed. When operational, it will also serve as a custodial program for alternative sentencing of first-time non-violent drug offenders.

Local group touts lower electricity costs in North and Middle THE North Caicos Sustainable Energy group has big plans to lower electricity cost for residents of North and Middle Caicos through the utilization of the casuarina pine. The tree could be seen almost anywhere in the Turks and Caicos Islands, but it grows in abundance in the twin islands. The group, which consists of, Janardio Howell, Desmond Williams and Jim Hodge recently pitched their ideas during a conference at the Blue Haven resort. Howell noted that the idea is to use the casuarina pine - an invasive species - as biomass fuel. “At the moment if you look at the casuarina tree you see that where it grows, nothing else grows

around it. It’s destroying our local vegetation. “If you look at five years ago a lot of these trees weren’t there, it’s taking away our natural beauty, and it blocks the beaches. “Some people say it’s for shade but we realize that it breaks up the soil and causes increased erosion.” Howell said that the intention of their venture is to kill two birds with one stone providing jobs for North and at the same time addressing an environmental problem. Hodge said that what they are essentially trying to do is turn lemons into lemonade. “Casuarina is unique in a couple of respect, it is a very hard wood, it is one of the few woods that sinks in salt water, it takes about four years to mature and produce seeds

while most trees take 20 to 30 years to do the same and that one little seed have about 400 smaller seeds inside which floats onto the wind when released. “And when you go to North Caicos you will see where it starts and just keeps growing and growing and growing.” However, to actually produce energy from the pine, the group would first need to build a plant with biomass boilers and machines to transform the trees into sustainable energy. Hodge says that they have no plans to distribute energy individually but that the plant will provide power to Fortis TCI for distribution at a lower costs to residents. “How fast it is built have a lot to

do with the permitting reality. The construction period is pretty quick on this and in the realm of biomass plant this is a pretty small one, it’s something in the realm of 3 to 5 megawats. “The permit should take about a year and construction will take about six months after that so it’s about a year and a half to two and a half years before we start producing electricity.” He noted that in India there are over three million acres of casuarina plant and they are producing 400 to 500 megawatts of power, adding that it is a proven fuel. However, he said that the problem here is that there is very little to no agriculture. Typically biomass plants are attached to sugar farms were they burn the leftovers of the cane after

it’s been processed. Hodge added that what has to be done here is at a slower pace and that it is first important to have North Caicos identified as a sponsor. The groups has laid out the framework for the project and have formally requested that the government grant NCSE an exclusive concession for the harvest of those trees and once permitted to move forward. For his part, Williams believes that they have found a solution to a very serious problem - that of lower electricity costs. The group is very keen on the fact that the project is being done by North Caicos for North Caicos, producing affordable energy and providing up to 50 jobs for the residents there.

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International men’s day conference November 14th and 17th The Department of Gender Affairs, under Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication will be hosting a Men’s Conference in Grand Turk and Providenciales respectively, commencing November 14 – 17 2016. The Conference commemorates ‘International Men’s Day’, which will observed on November 19, 2016, under the Theme “Making a Difference for Men and Boys”. This noteworthy occasion is yet another milestone for Gender Affairs, as we seek to engage men of the TCI, by recognizing and reflecting on the contribution, sacrifices and progress made in working together with women to make educational, economic, social growth and developmental advances in our society; as well as highlighting men’s reproductive health. The Guest Speaker for this event is Dr. Umar Johnson, who is an educational diagnostician who specializes in special education issues. He is known most for his work in identifying mis-diagnosed learning disabled and ADHD students. Dr. Umar has been featured on “News One Now” with Roland Martin, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Bev Smith Show, Breakfast Club and has appeared as a special guest life coach on Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA8). He is also a child therapist and he works with depressed and behaviorallychallenged males. The Department is very excited about this conference, and extends an invitation to all men and boys, to join with us as we pledge our commitment to making a difference. You are encouraged to attend all or any of the conference sessions, all of which are free of charge.

WANTED ISSUED 24TH OCTOBER 2016

Nicholas Jean PIERRE aka ALEX

THE SUBJECT IS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A NUMBER OF SERIOUS OFFENCES. SUBJECT IS BELIEVE TO BE ARMED AND DANGEROUS IF SEEN HE IS NOT TO BE APPROACHED

If you have any information on the whereabouts on this subject, please contact the Police by dialing 911

Police are also urging anyone with information about this person, his location or any other information to call Crime Stoppers on 1-800-8477 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.tc. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. All calls are answered by Miami Dade Police and no one from the RTCIPF will know who called. Only the information received will be provided to the RTCIPF. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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AGE: 34YRS. DATE OF BIRTH: 2ND JUNE 1982. PLACE OF BIRTH: HAITI. NATIONALITY: HAITIAN. SEX: MALE

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Shavez Anthony Devante MUSGROVE AGE: 19 YRS. DATE OF BIRTH: 11TH NOVEMBER 1995. PLACE OF BIRTH: PROVIDENCIALES. NATIONALITY: TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER. SEX: MALE. COLOUR OF EYES: BROWN. COMPLEXION: BROWN. BUILT: MEDIUM. HEIGHT: 5FEET 11INCHES THE SUBJECT IS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A NUMBER OF SERIOUS OFFENCES. SUBJECT IS BELIEVE TO BE ARMED AND DANGEROUS IF SEEN HE IS NOT TO BE APPROACHED If you have any information on the whereabouts on this subject, please contact the Police by dialing 911 Police are also urging anyone with information about this person, his location or any other information to call Crime Stoppers on 1-800-8477 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.tc. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. All calls are answered by Miami Dade Police and no one from the RTCIPF will know who called. Only the information received will be provided to the RTCIPF. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Public Prosecutor completes secondment to UK Serious Fraud Division Public Prosecutor, Latisha S Williams returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands following a three week attachment to the Serious Fraud Office in London, United Kingdom during the month of September 2016. Miss Williams who has been with the department since its inception was identified as an ideal candidate for such an exclusive program by the former DPP John Masters, which was fully funded by the Professional Development Fund under the Office of the Deputy Governor. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a sui generis law enforcement agency within the United Kingdom specifically England and Northern Ireland in that it investigates and prosecutes the most serious economic crime, focusing mainly on criminal conduct such as Fraud, Bribery and Corruption of large companies which debases the confidence in UK plc. The Serious Fraud Office and the office of Director were created by the enactment of the UK’s Criminal Justice Act 1987 and the office is a non-Ministerial Government Department. An ecstatic Miss Williams expressed her pleasure to have the opportunity and stated that her experience at the Serious Fraud Office has completely motivated her to do more in her current role at the DPP’s Office; including heading a

Public Prosecutor Latisha S Williams

specialist area for serious fraud and economic crime matters. She stated; “My time with the SFO was awe-inspiring and the most thrilling experience of my life. Working in a fast-paced,

unique environment where there are Investigators and Prosecutors under one roof was indeed extraordinary.” Miss Williams’s training focused on investigating all levels of Fraud, Corruption, Bribery and Money

Laundering (Asset Recovery) to the Prosecution of these Offences in the High Court and Miss Williams stated that her final week with the SFO was spent shadowing Counsels at the Southwark Crown Court in London. “I have learnt some handy legal techniques” said Williams. “Which I hope to share with my team over the next coming weeks. Financial crime within Turks & Caicos Islands has grown significantly over the past decade and has become a very serious concern for the TCI Government as well as governments worldwide as it threatens the development of economies and their stability. As our Economy grows and financial crime rises so must our standards and practices of combating criminal activities of this kind. “I would like to offer my profound thanks to the Office of the Deputy Governor for their assistance in pursuing and funding this secondment. It was very informative, very well presented, plus enjoyable. I have learned so much during my training that will assist me in my workplace and in Court. I have already started to use some of the strategies and tools given to me, with counsels and witnesses alike and they are working remarkably well. “Having had firsthand experience with procedures and legislation that the TCI Office of the DPP could

greatly benefit from and or mirror I came away from the secondment feeling very confident as to the reforms that could easily take place and benefit the Office of the DPP.” Commenting on Miss Williams secondment to the UK Serious Fraud Office, Deputy Governor, Anya Williams said: “This attachment was arranged to provide Senior Prosecutor Williams with a wider practical knowledge of prosecuting serious and complex fraud matters within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. I would like to congratulate Ms. Williams on the successful completion of her secondment to the UK SFO and I am pleased that she has not only found this experience to be most productive, but also personally rewarding. “Ms. Williams has been considered to be a highly professional and competent Public Prosecutor and I am certain that the hands on training provided will certainly not only assist her in her personal professional development, but also that of the department. I wish to record my gratitude to the UK Serious Fraud Office for their assistance in facilitating this program and do hope that there will be further opportunities for other members of the department to benefit from similar programs in the near future.”

Wendy Hayward fundraiser aims to purchase MRI System for the Cheshire Hall Medical hospital BY OLIVIA ROSE NCS eMoney Services has collaborated with Bob Hayward, husband of deceased Cancer patient (Wendy Hayward), to raise funds to purchase a MRI Sound Dock System for the Cheshire Hall Medical hospital. Speaking to the Weekly News, NCS Traveling sales and marketing personnel, AntoinetteThomas, said the fundraiser initiative was birthed from the realization that cancer and other terminal diseases have impacted greatly on the lives of many locals. Thomas said: “In 2011, Deceased Wendy Hayward was diagnosed with breast cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments proceeded into 2012. At the time, doctors felt the treatment had been successful. “Apart from her absence to obtain radiation treatment in Nassau, Bahamas, Wendy worked at her business teaching piano to more than twenty students in Providenciales,

Turks and Caicos Islands. “Some of her students had been in her program since the time she commenced “Music for Young Mozarts” in 2006, and Wendy had become close friends with many students and parents. Wendy taught voluntarily at a small private school in Blue Hills for two years before her schedule became so tight that she had to discontinue that effort.” According to Wendy`s husband, Bob Hayward, Wendy was engrossed and committed to her weekly music teaching program which saw many local youths participating. He said: “She was a pianist for the TCI Youth Chorale on Monday night and accompanied a local teacher of voice lessons every Tuesday night. “She was one of the principle organizers of the annual Hopelessly Romantic event, a fundraiser to benefit scholarships to young people in TCI.” In 2015, Wendy experienced a resurgence of cancer due to stray cancer cells that had lodged,

undetected, in the vertebrae of her neck. She underwent emergency testing at Cheshire Medical Centre, which included an MRI scan. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanning is a medical investigation that uses an exceptionally strong magnet and radio frequency waves to generate images of your body. The MRI scan can reveal problems not readily identified by X-ray. To have an MRI scan, your body is inserted either partially, or completely, into a tube-type machine, which can be a claustrophobic experience to some, and outright scary to children. When Wendy learned that many children were afraid of the machine and either had difficulty being placed in the machine or just refused it, she wanted to do something to help. Although she was being prepared for emergency airlift to the University Hospital in Jamaica, she instructed her husband to obtain the appropriate information to obtain a sound dock

Deceased cancer patient Wendy Hayward

system for the MRI machine; she would need to raise $5000. Sadly, Wendy never became well enough to see this project through and passed away in April of 2016. The sound dock system would allow doctors and technicians to communicate with the person inside the MRI machine as well as allow the patient to listen to calming music or other audio. In keeping with her wishes, her husband is seeking the help of the public to complete this project on her behalf which will benefit the children and others in TCI. Upon completion of the

fundraiser, funds will be turned over to Friends of the Arts, a registered charitable organization. The amount needed for the Sound Dock System will be provided to Cheshire Medical Centre staff by representatives of the TCI Youth Chorale on behalf of Wendy Hayward. Any surplus funds will be held by Friends of the Arts in The Wendy Celeste Hayward Music Scholarship Fund. Those who would like to contribute to this worthy cause are asked to donate via this link : https:// oneonecocoa.tilt.com/wendy-s-mrisound-dock-system--3

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Lifestyle... GARDENING 

October 29 - November 4, 2016

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

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Rainwater or tab water for gardens? I can hear the thunder as we talk and I just love it. You know it might not come as a surprise to you that there’s no water that plants love better than rainwater, right! Imagine your thirsty plants doused in droplets fallen fresh from the sky, their leaves expertly channeling the bounty down stalks and into the soil right to the root zone where it is needed most. Why is rainwater such a preferred water source? There is more than

just one reason in fact there are many: Rainwater is 100% soft water, free of the salts, minerals and treatment chemicals. Rainwater is slightly acidic naturally! Green gardeners know that most organically grown plants prefer soil pH levels between 5.5 and 6.5. This is on the acidic side of the neutral pH 7, and by nature’s design, it is the exact pH range for rainwater.

Stored rainwater contains some organic matter. If collected from your rooftop, rainwater contains traces of organic material. While the water is very clean and should run clear, it has been exposed to anything on your roof. We’re not talking about chunks, we’re just talking about contact exposure to leaf litter,

pollen, bird droppings and the like (which perhaps not surprisingly are great for your plants). Rainwater contains nitrate, the most bio-available form of nitrogen. Nitrogen is one of the three key macro-nutrients that plants need to thrive necessary for the development of lush foliage.

Many forms of nitrogen are not actually absorbable by plants. Nitrates, which are made up of nitrogen and oxygen, are formulated by nature for maximum uptake by your plants. Plants typically absorb most of their nitrates from the soil. And where do those nitrates come from? Rain!

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Special needs school in Providenciales to benefit from recent fundraiser BY DAISY HANDFIELD TWELVE corporate companies in the Turks and Caicos Islands recently contributed towards a dinner and game night that will benefit the Special Needs Association of Providenciales, referred to as the SNAP Centre. The event was held on Tuesday night at the Seven Stars Resort in Providenciales and would not be possible without these companies that each paid a fee of US $1,500 to reserve a table. The fee covered a buffet style

dinner and two complimentary bottles of wine, along with entertainment. In an interview with Claudine Ewing-Pratt, director of the Seven Stars Community Foundation, she explained that all of the funds raised would go towards the purchasing of equipment for the centre and for additional enhancements. She said that “the funds raised from this event will go towards purchasing much needed equipment for the SNAP Centre. “Equipment that will outfit their

These students danced to Jack Nasty’s latest song ‘Take me to paradise’

snoozing room and their sensory play area.” Mrs Ewing- Pratt added that these improvements are very essential for this type of school and that she and her team want to make sure that these students receive nothing but the best. The Seven Stars Community Foundation also has awareness programs that provides the SNAP Centre with the necessary tools to

make sure that the special needs children in the TCI are well taken care of. Every year the Community Foundation hosts a variety of initiatives, in an effort to generate funds for the SNAP Centre, which was adopted by the resort around May of this year. The school is situated in Kew Town, Provinciales and currently caters to 13 students.

Last year, the centre received a donation of US $45,000 from the non-profit. This figure was a compilation of funds raised by the Community Foundation throughout last year. The funds were used to upgrade the centre by adding a parking lot, security screens, and a complete media room with 10 computers and to freshly paint the building inside and out.

Kiwanis Club of Providenciales celebrates 25 years BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE KIWANIS Club of Providenciales celebrated 25 years of existence during their annual installation banquet in the conference room at The Vix restaurant. The event, held October 15, was attended by past and present members, along with residents who wanted to make generous donations. During the celebrations, the late Michael Taylor was acknowledged for being a charter member of the Kiwanis Club in Providenciales many years ago. His family was presented a commemoration plaque for his years of service. Michelle Robinson, the new Kiwanis president, replaced Gordon Burton who was previously the president for the last two years and has held nearly every position in the Club. He is also one of the charter members of the Club. Mrs Robinson said in an interview that she was excited about this new opportunity and that she is looking forward to making many positive contributions to the Club. She said: “I am excited. I was a key clubber back in the Bahamas where I went to high school. Therefore, service is in my system and I love helping people. I just love being a part of a positive change in my community and country.”

The new president elaborated on some of the upcoming projects which include expanding a lunch program to the outer islands. Some of the projects the Club is looking to donate to include donating to a basketball camp in Providenciales and a TCI boxing initiative for the youth. “I just want the public to know that the Kiwanis is a reputable organization. Like I have mentioned, it is an organization that has been around from 1915, worldwide. All funds that we receive goes back into our community and to our children. “This in turn affects our country in a positive manner. We want the public to be corporative and know in assurance that the funds are going to good use,” Robinson said. During the event, Earl Barranco was appointed vice-president; Almando Rigby was appointed the president elect and Raquel Walkin was appointed secretary, among others installations. Robinson added that if residents are interested in contributing ideas, they could just contact the committee via email on kiwanisclubpls@gmail.com. Kiwanis International is an international, co-educational service club founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States and is found in more than 80 nations and geographic areas of the world.

The Kiwanis Club of Providenciales recently celebrated 25 years of existence in the TCI

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UN wants $200M to pay Haiti’s cholera victims, communities

VAT drops Bahamas to 121st in ‘ease of business’ rankings

THE United Nations hopes it can raise $200 million for payments to families of more than 9,300 cholera victims in Haiti and to communities worst-affected by the outbreak of the disease, which has been blamed on Nepali UN peacekeepers. Half could be spent on communities, with the remaining $100 million paid to families of victims, UN special advisor David Nabarro told reporters. This would allow for payments of some $10,000 per family. Nabarro said raising the funds through donations would be “highly unlikely” and UN officials would discuss with member states whether the world body could add the cost to its budget, paid by 193 UN member states through assessed contributions. So far, he said it had “proved to be very hard indeed to get any traction” from member states on providing donations. “I have felt a little bit disheartened about it,” Nabarro said. “I’m not in a situation where I feel confident about it.” Nabarro said UN SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon, who steps down at the end of 2016 after two five-year terms, is due to propose the payment plan to the UN General Assembly in the coming weeks as part of a new approach to dealing

THE Bahamas is now perilously close to dropping into the bottom third of the World Bank’s ‘ease of doing business’ rankings, after the country was ranked 121st out of 190 nations when it comes to facilitating private sector activity. Edison Sumner, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief executive, expressed surprise that this nation had tumbled 73 places in the global rankings when it came to the ease of ‘paying taxes’. Pointing to the initiatives undertaken to improve tax collection efficiency and administration, Mr Sumner said the Chamber - via a public private partnership (PPP) style approach - would work with the Government and its agencies to obtain a better understanding of the World Bank’s findings. “We’ve made improvements in the tax system,” he told Tribune Business. “I’m surprised in those numbers, as I believe we’ve improved our tax collection system.” It estimated that Bahamian VAT registrants, on average, spent about 157 hours per year - equivalent to almost 20 working days - calculating, collecting, filing and remitting the tax’s payments to the Government. This negated improvements made in other areas, especially in the ‘ease of registering property, where the Bahamas moved up 18 spots from 184th position (near rock bottom) to 166th. The World Bank attributed the improvement to the Bahamas “reducing the cost of transferring a property”. However, on other criteria,

The United Nations has not legally accepted responsibility for the outbreak. But UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in August the UN has a “moral responsibility” to help cholera victims and families with material support.

with cholera in the Caribbean country. The new approach would also include raising a further $200 million to fund rapid response teams to combat cholera outbreaks and begin building water and sanitation systems throughout impoverished Haiti. Nabarro said only a quarter of Haitians have toilets and half have access to clean drinking water. The United Nations has not legally accepted responsibility for the outbreak. But Ban said in August the UN has a “moral responsibility” to help cholera victims and families with material support. Haiti was free of cholera until

2010, when UN peacekeepers dumped infected sewage into a river. Since then, thousands have died of the disease that causes uncontrollable diarrhoea and more than 800,000 people have fallen ill. Nabarro said the United Nations wanted to start consulting with communities in Haiti on how a material support program could work, but said “it’s very difficult for us to be discussing amounts of money with families if we’ve not got some promises from potential sources of funding before we go ahead.” (Reuters)

Baha Mar sale is a fabrication SARKIS Izmirlian criticised the transfer of Baha Mar’s assets to Perfect Luck Holdings Ltd this week, calling the sale to the special purpose vehicle created by the ExportImport Bank of China (CEXIM) an “intricate fabrication”. And nearly two weeks after making a “bona fide” offer to buy Baha Mar, Mr Izmirlian, CEO of BMD Holdings Ltd, said he found it “bizarre” that he has received no response to the “superior proposal”. In fact, in a letter addressed to Liu Liange, vice-chairman and president of CEXIM, Mr Izmirlian said not only has the bank not acknowledged receipt of the proposal, but “nor has anyone associated with either the bank, the receivers, or Perfect Luck,” made contact with him. Mr Izmirlian is the original developer of Baha Mar. In a letter dated October 10, Mr Izmirlian made an offer to purchase the stalled $3.5 billion resort “at a price in excess” of the current undisclosed bid. Mr Izmirlian said BMD Holdings is prepared to pay 100 per cent of all “substantiated” Bahamian claims and all money owed to Bahamians and foreign employees. He also previously said BMD Holdings will drop “all of our

appeals and legal actions in effect within the Bahamian courts” upon acceptance of the offer. On Tuesday, Mr Izmirlian said it makes neither economic sense nor is it in the best interests for the future of Baha Mar, or The Bahamas, that not one of these related parties “have engaged with us to discuss our proposal.” “It is indeed ‘extraordinary’ that the entire sale to Perfect Luck has been an intricate fabrication,” he wrote. “The fact that the receivers were not able to find an arm’s length buyer has nothing to do with the quality of the asset and everything to do with a process where bidders were not given information, and were forbidden to meet with stakeholders or to discuss the status of construction with any of the relevant parties. “The fact that the Bahamian court signed off on the sale does not mean that a comprehensive and inclusive process was followed. It only means that your lawyers were able to craft a story sufficiently plausible for the bank to sell Baha Mar to itself and conduct a further sale of Baha Mar in even more secrecy. Mr Izmirlian urged the bank to “engage” with him to find a solution to the current impasse, “help Baha

Mar open quickly and successfully, improve CEXIM’s economic position and maximise value for other stakeholders.” “We present the best option to complete the project and affirm the policy success of CEXIM. Together, we will have shown that even when faced with a challenge that we have found the solution and resolved the problem. Why not at least engage in a serious discussion with us to consider whether there is a pathway forward? President Liu, I repeat from my offer letter of two weeks ago: together, we can move ahead to a swift and mutually beneficial resolution for Baha Mar, which will result in the resort being open as soon as possible to serve the best interests of the Bahamas, as well as the bank. Now more than ever the country, in its time of need, requires us to come together.” In August, Prime Minister Perry Christie announced that the government and CEXIM entered into an agreement to have Baha Mar completed and sold to a “worldclass hotel and casino operator.” Last month, Mr Christie and a government delegation that travelled to London, England, to meet with investors were informed about the identity of the anticipated buyer for the beleaguered Baha Mar resort.

such as dealing with construction permits; getting electricity; getting credit; and protecting minority investors, the Bahamas fell in the rankings by between one to six spots. The World Bank’s report again indicates that the Bahamas continues to ‘stand still’, while rivals make improvements and leapfrog ahead of it on regulatory efficiencies and systems - key determinants in attracting capital investment. Mr Sumner acknowledged that this was “the story last time”, adding: “We’re not necessarily regressing or declining, but we’re not doing what we could to improve. Other countries are probably improving, and we’re probably not doing enough.” Mr Sumner declined to comment further, but said the World Bank report was being assessed by the Chamber’s Board, and while the Bahamas’ ranking was “obviously concerning”, it wanted to obtain a better understanding of how this had been determined. Suggesting that the issue would be discussed with the likes of Central Bank governor, John Rolle, and the National Development Plan Secretariat, Mr Sumner said: “It’s not a reflection on the Government or the private sector; it’s a reflection on the Bahamas. The Bahamas was initially ranked at 106th in last year’s ‘Doing Business’ rankings, but the World Bank on Tuesday said “data revisions and changes in methodology” had subsequently dropped this nation even further - to 120th spot. While this minimised the decline this time around, it suggests that the Bahamas fell even further than originally thought in 2015.

The breakout from the Arcahaie prison occurred on Saturday, and the inmates killed the head prison guard and wounded two other guards in the process.

Guard under suspicion after 173 inmates break out of Haiti jail A GUARD at a Haiti prison is suspected of helping 173 inmates escape from a prison over the weekend. The breakout from the Arcahaie prison occurred on Saturday, and the inmates killed the head prison guard and wounded two other guards in the process. The Associated Press said a preliminary investigation indicated that a guard “forgot” to lock a door

as the inmates were eating. The prisoners then left the cafeteria and armed themselves with police weapons, it quoted as source as saying. It appears the inmates stripped the

prison guards — all National Police agents — of their weapons. Some of those who escaped were considered armed and dangerous and around 20 of them were serving more than 10 years.

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Gambia joins African queue to leave ICC GAMBIA says it will pull of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after accusing the tribunal of persecuting and humiliating Africans. The small West African nation joins South Africa and Burundi in withdrawing from the court. The ICC was set up to try the world’s worst crimes but has been accused of unfairly targeting African leaders. Gambian Information Minister Sheriff Bojang said the court had ignored Western war crimes. He said the ICC, for example, had failed to indict former British Prime Minister Tony Blair over the Iraq war. Speaking on state television, he said the ICC was “an International Caucasian Court for the persecution and humiliation of people of colour, especially Africans”. The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, is a former Gambian justice minister. President Yahya Jammeh has ruled The Gambia since taking power in a coup in 1994.

Elections are due in December, but opposition leader Ousainou Darboe and 18 others were jailed for three years earlier this year over an unauthorised protest. The country has been unsuccessfully trying to have the European Union indicted by the court over the deaths of thousands of African migrants trying to reach the continent by boat. South Africa said last week that it had formally begun the process of withdrawing from the ICC because it did not want to execute arrest warrants which would lead to “regime change”. Last year, a South African court criticised the government for refusing to arrest Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the court. Burundi has also said it will leave the court, while other Africa countries like Kenya and Namibia have said they might. All but one of the ICC’s 10 investigations have been Africabased. (BBC)

Cuba says the economic embargo continues to hurt ordinary Cubans and must be lifted.

US abstains from UN vote against Cuba embargo THE US has for the first time abstained from voting against an annual UN resolution calling for an end to its economic embargo against Cuba. US Ambassador Samantha Power said the historic decision reflected the new policy of engagement over isolation. Diplomatic ties were restored last year but Republican-controlled Congress opposes lifting the longstanding embargo. The vote passed overwhelmingly, with the support of 191 countries. Only Israel abstained alongside the US. The UN General Assembly has voted to approve the resolution every year since 1992, and the US has always strongly opposed it. “After 55-plus years of pursuing

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the path of isolation, we are choosing to take the path of engagement,” Ms Power said. She added, however, that the abstention did “not mean that the United States agrees with all of the policies and practices of the Cuban government”, including “serious human rights violations”. The decision at the UN General Assembly led to immediate protest from US politicians opposed to lifting the embargo. Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz tweeted that the act imposing sanctions on Cuba was “the law of the United States, which should always be defended and upheld”. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said Cuba was “grateful” for Ms Power’s efforts. “A change in vote by the United States is a promising signal,” he said. “We hope it will be reflected in reality.”

U.N. legal stance on Haiti cholera likely pushed by US The United Nations likely refused to accept legal responsibility for a cholera outbreak in Haiti that has killed thousands in the past six years because it was a position pressed by the United States, an independent U.N. investigator said this week. Haiti was free of cholera until 2010, when U.N. peacekeepers dumped infected sewage into a river. Since then, more than 9,000 people have died of the disease, which causes uncontrollable diarrhea. Philip Alston, the independent U.N. Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, told a U.N. committee on Tuesday that the world body has refused to publicly state the reason for its legal stance. “There is reason to believe that the position adopted by (the U.N. Office for Legal Affairs) in 2013 was consistent with views strongly pressed at the time by the United States,” said Alston, noting that the United States has a strong interest in the issue as a close neighbour of Haiti and the largest contributor to the U.N. peacekeeping budget. He said the United States seemed to believe that the United Nations “must follow American legal practice, which generally takes the view that legal responsibility should never be accepted when it can possibly be avoided because one never knows the consequences for subsequent litigation.” The U.S. mission to the United Nations was not immediately available to comment on Alston’s remarks.

Haiti was free of cholera until 2010, when U.N. peacekeepers dumped infected sewage into a river. Since then, more than 9,000 people have died of the disease, which causes uncontrollable diarrhea, and more than 800,000 people have fallen ill.

After a lawsuit was filed in the

United States on behalf of cholera victims, the United Nations said in 2013 that claims for compensation were “not receivable pursuant to Section 29 of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities.” A U.S. federal appeals court upheld the United Nations’ immunity in August. Alston said “if there is a private law issue, in other words negligence, then the U.N. is obligated to accept the claims that they make and to process them in some appropriate way – that’s what the U.N. is refusing to do.” He said the United Nations could abide by its obligations under

the treaty without jeopardising its immunity. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-

moon has said the world body has a “moral responsibility” to help the cholera victims with material support. He is working on a new approach to dealing with cholera in the Caribbean country, and the United Nations hopes to raise enough money to pay some $10,000 to each of the victims’ families. But the world body acknowledged on Monday that raising enough funding would be difficult. Alston has concluded that scientific evidence “points overwhelmingly to the responsibility of the peacekeeping mission as the source of the outbreak.” “The U.N. says, ‘We don’t know how it happened,’” he said.

Trump pledges ‘new deal for black America’ DONALD Trump on Wednesday pledged what he called a “new deal for black America” as he attempted to make late inroads with a voting bloc that polling shows favors Democrat Hillary Clinton by a vast margin. “I will be your greatest champion,” Trump said during an campaign rally here. “I will never ever take the African American community for granted. Never, ever.” In a scripted speech heavy on policy specifics, the Republican presidential nominee laid out a plan that he said is built on setting up better schools, lowering crime in inner cities and creating more highpaying jobs. Trump was speaking in a city that was rocked by protests last month after police killed an unarmed black man. In his speech, he accused Clinton of waging a “war on police” that he said puts black lives at risk, and he called for police and residents to work together.

Donald Trump has promised to “never ever take the African American community for granted.”

The GOP nominee pledged to remove gang members from inner cities and continued to falsely assert that the national murder rate is the highest it has been in 45 years. He proposed tax holidays for inner-city investment and incentives for foreign companies to invest in “blighted American neighbourhoods,” though Trump did not say what they were. Toward the end of his speech, Trump also took a shot at a long-

vanquished Republican rival as he slammed Clinton. “She has less energy than Jeb Bush,” Trump said, saying he had brought up Bush because he didn’t live up to his pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee. During the primary, Trump had disparagingly called Bush “low energy.” A Bush spokeswoman said Trump continues to be fixated on the former Florida governor. (The Washington Post)

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GOVERNMENT VACANCY APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18TH NOVEMBER 2016)

Deputy Permanent Secretary

Clinical Nurse (Medical)

This is an important senior leadership role transforming the effectiveness and efficiency of public services, within a Ministry. The successful applicant will be appointed to the most appropriate ministry. Applicants will need to be TCI Belongers (citizens).

JOB SUMMARY:

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $79,950.00 per annum

(APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11TH NOVEMBER 2016)

Community Mental Health Nurse

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

To facilitate and deliver an effective and efficient Mental Health Care program that is consistent with current practices and acceptable by the Turks and Caicos Islands Health Services.

Director of Sports

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum

LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum

The incumbent in this position will have basic level responsibility for patient health care in the Primary Health Care clinics and the community at large.

Finance Manager

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior professional position, which has been established in each Ministry within the government. Each Financial Manager has a responsibility for compliance with the TCI Public Service budgetary and financial policy such as revenue generation, cost containment and delivery of other budget targets.

Network and Wiring Specialist

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director has strategic oversight of the Sports Department and the development and implementation of the National Sports policy.

This position will seek to address the need for permanent IT personnel presence and support on the island of Providenciales to service the IT needs of Government Offices on site and offices in the neighboring islands of North and Middle Caicos as needed.

Biostatistician

Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides technical expertise in the areas of biostatistics and statistical computing services in support of the work and activities of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU).

Speech and Language Pathologist

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards.

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is senior professional position within the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, Ministry of Finance. The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of all activities related to the Development Budget.

Administrative Assistant

LOCATION: Various (Grand Turk and Providenciales) SALARY: Grade 4.1 $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

Vice Principal (Adelaide Oemler Primary School)

LOCATION: North Caicos SALARY: Grade 4.1 - $43,111.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY The job holder is required to help the Principal to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body and manage the school’s finances and supply inventory

Secondary School Teacher – Technical Drawing/AutoCAD LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

Labour Inspector

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative and operational support position initially with island wide responsibility for monitoring and regulation of labour laws, policy, standards and procedures.

Training Manager (Customs)

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1- $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, organizing, leading and supervising training for all operational units within the Customs Department.

Commissioner of Revenue LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 10.1- $73,185.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder in this managerial position is responsible for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department. Duties include working with the Management Team to monitor and evaluate financial policies and strategies that impact the Public Service.

Senior Tax Officer

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7.1- $41,205.00 per annum

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JOB SUMMARY: To ensure the smooth running and functioning of the Section; to ensure that the Revenue Department meets its objectives and to promote and facilitate taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; compliance.

Sales and Marketing Officer LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1- $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This position provides core support to the Department with respect to Sales and Marketing and as such will lead on recommendations to the Director on the implementation of effective strategies to generate sales revenue and marketing the products and services of Radio Turks & Caicos both locally and internationally.

News and Sports Journalist LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will seek out and report the news and bring it to the public as quickly as possible. The job holder will aim to present stories in a clear, engaging style thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced, honest and fair.

Assistant Postal Manager LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This is a supervisory support position which has floor level responsibility for Postal clerks, mail handling and Post Office customer service. The job holder assists the Post Master in supervising staff and mail handling in the Providenciales Post Office.

Executive Officer

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4.1 $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

Senior Customs Officer

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1- $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The Senior Customs Officer is responsible for the management of the units within their Operational command and the delivery of the objectives/targets/ outputs required under the Customs Business Plan.

Senior Procurement Officer LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY The post holder supports the Director of Contracts and Corporate Performance Management and the Office

by providing guidance on procurement and project management matters to Ministries, Departments, Statutory Bodies and other Public bodies to allow for effective project and business decisions.

Senior Social Worker

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The incumbent in this position will be responsible for supervising junior social workers, counseling clients and their families, interviewing and assessing foster families and collaborating with other departments and organization to ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met.

Administrative Officer

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

Senior Crown Counsel/ Commercial Civil

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY This professional position has system wide responsibility for providing accurate legal advice to the Government and efficient representation where necessary. The Senior Crown Counsel is expected to generate satisfactory results when the legal advice provided is credible and rarely results in litigation against the government; government officers are trained in basic legal issues relevant to their functions; and agreements negotiated are favourable to the development of Turks and Caicos Islands.

Assistant House Manager/ Juvenile Home LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This is a senior administrative position which ensures the smooth operations and functions of the Juvenile Home, Grand Turk. The incumbent in this position will assist in providing quality service by overseeing Home Management responsibilities.

Assistant House Manager, Juvenile Home LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 $33,415.00 per annum

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JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior administrative position which ensures the smooth operations and functions of the Juvenile Home, Grand Turk. The incumbent in this position will assist in providing quality service by overseeing Home Management responsibilities.

Civil Projects Coordinator

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 10 - $73,185.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY The Civil Projects Coordinator is required to conduct regular inspections as they plan, design and over-see construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities such as roadways, Docks, Drains, Water, Sewage and more to ensure quality assurance and quality controls procedures are meet and maintained.

Civil Design Engineer

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The Civil Engineer is responsible for the design of all Government Civil works, across the islands, and is required to oversee and monitor their construction, and to conduct regular inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality controls procedures are maintained.

Director of Survey and Mapping LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior management position with nationwide responsibility for the administration of the Survey and Mapping Department and enforcement of the Survey Regulations under the Land Survey Ordinance throughout TCI.

Production Studio Engineer LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5: $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This is a support position, which has departmental responsibility for recording, editing and producing spots, programs or features. The engineer records, edits, download, research and prepares bumper, kickers, liners and receives audio; arranges content within recordings; makes bookings for studio; and maintains a general filing or archiving system.

Cashier

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4 - $$21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is an administrative support position, with floor level responsibility for the effective management and collection of revenue.

INTERESTED PERSONS ARE ASKED TO VISIT WWW.GOV.TC/GOVERNMENT-VACANCIES FOR JOB DETAILS AND THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE. WE THANK ALL FOR THEIR INTEREST IN JOINING OUR TEAM BUT UNFORTUNATELY ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. ALL JOBS AT $26,650.00 PER ANNUM AND UNDER, BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. 12693

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Over 100 people attended the annual initiative

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Keynote speaker Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tenant

The National Cancer Society hosts annual breast cancer awareness luncheon BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE NATIONAL Cancer Society of the Turks and Caicos Islands hosted their annual breast cancer awareness luncheon on October 22, in an effort to continue spreading the importance of early cancer detection. The event was held at the Beaches Resort in Providenciales at 1 pm that day and was supported by more than 100 people. Attendees included organizers, health practitioners, cancer survivors and other supporters who all wore their splash of pink, to symbolize the fatal disease. When Keynote speaker Denise Braithwaite-Tenant, chief of medical

services for InterHealth Canada took the podium, she explained that one out of every eight women were at risk of breast cancer. “The whole purpose of my presentation today is for those of us who are breast cancer survivors to be encouraged…there is so much in terms of treatment modalities and we search continuously for all with an emphasis to ensure that the survival rates increase. To also ensure that the treatment provided keeps you as close to maintaining your normal life, as possible,” Braithwaite-Tenant said. She added that InterHealth has started a hospital cancer register, in order to reflect on what is currently happening in the Turks and Caicos

Islands. “It is not a national cancer register because it is not gathering information from all areas within the sector. It is a hospital based register which is probably very good in reflecting what is currently happening in the Turks and Caicos Islands because we are the largest catchment area of health care data. “We are the only hospital within the Turks and Caicos Islands and many of the diagnosis are made by our pathologists. “However, it does not capture all of the other potential data that are in the other areas of the health care sector. “So, that is why we are working

with the Ministry of Health because we need a cancer register; a national one.” During a press conference at the hospital last week, officials from the hospital revealed that there are currently 259 people in the TCI that have been diagnosed with cancer. 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. 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. 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.

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Delano Williams after completing the 5k run on Providenciales

Delano Williams Foundation continues to raise funds for TCI athletes BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE DELANO Williams Foundation (DWF), a nonprofit sports organization, saw over 100 residents of Providenciales, participate in the second annual DWF five and 10 kilometres walk-andrun last weekend. Those who signed up and paid the small fee to participant in the initiative were given Nike sponsored T-shirts along with wristbands. Chairman of the Foundation, Rita Gardiner, said that the Foundation is continuously growing and that she is extremely proud of Delano Williams because he has paved the way for many athletes in the Turks and Caicos Islands. She added that some of the funds raised from this

walk-and-run will go towards initiatives at the Eliza Simons Primary School and the Helena Jones High school in Grand Turk; both past schools of Delano Williams. Also, a fraction of the funds will be donated to the Clement Howell High and to assist the 2017 track and field athletes. Delano Williams, sprint sensation and leader of the Foundation, said in an interview that he was satisfied with the turnout. He said: “People are saying that last year was bigger, but I think that this year was better.” Mr Williams said that he was looking forward to seeing more corporate companies supporting the Foundation. “I think that this is a good thing that I am doing and people get to enjoy what I am doing here.”

The young athlete reflected back to his early track and field days and said that he wanted to give these young athletes in the TCI the facilities and opportunities that he did not have back in the day. He said that he “wanted to provide the athletes with that opportunity because for them to be fitted in the right gear, gives them that motivation and drive.” The Foundation also hosted a five and 10 kilometres walkand-run on the island of Grand Turk the previous week, where Williams also participated. It was also deemed successful by Williams and the other organizers. The Delano Williams Foundation will not only cater to track and field athletes, but to players of any sport across the country.

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Entertainment Braxton performs wearing heart monitor after two hospitalisations for lupus symptoms SINGER Toni Braxton isn’t missing a beat on tour despite her on-going battle with lupus. The R&B crooner performed with a heart monitor visibly strapped to her chest during a show in Georgia on Saturday — less than two weeks after she was hospitalized for the second time in several weeks due to the disease. Doctors recommended Braxton, 49, wear the device at all times to identify pain in her chest, in addition to potential heart attacks or strokes, TMZ reports. When she took the stage in Savannah, the monitor was in plain sight, particularly when she wore a revealing black jacket that was unzipped to expose her upper chest. The “Un-break My Heart” songstress checked into an Atlanta hospital late last month and spent at least four days there after experiencing health concerns stemming from lupus, according to the celebrity gossip site. She then transferred to a Los Angeles facility before hitting the road for her “The Hits” tour, but she was forced to postpone a concert in Cleveland in mid-

But all efforts by the Swedish Academy to contact Bob Dylan have failed, and he has not acknowledged the win in public.

Dylan’s Nobel silence ‘impolite and arrogant’ The R&B singer performed with a heart monitor visibly strapped to her chest during a show in Georgia on Saturday.

October after she was hospitalised once again, this time in the Ohio city. “Lupus needs to be constantly monitored and this minor setback should not affect the rest of her tour,” Braxton’s team announced in a statement following the second hospitalization. Braxton’s beau, hip-hop star Birdman, has been by her side throughout her recent spell of health concerns. He reportedly rushed to support her during the first trip to the hospital and, after performing at her concert in Kansas City earlier

this month, was in attendance at Saturday’s show as well. Braxton was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own immune system, in 2010. She’s not the only singer whose recent performances have been impacted by lupus in recent months. Pop star Selena Gomez recently took a career hiatus to deal with symptoms from the illness, putting an end to her sprawling “Revival” world tour. (NYDailynews)

BOB Dylan’s failure to acknowledge his Nobel Prize in literature is “impolite and arrogant”, according to a member of the body that awards it. The 75-year-old singer was named the shock winner of the prize this month. But all efforts by the Swedish Academy to contact him have failed, and he has not acknowledged the win in public. Academy member Per Wastberg told Swedish television: “He is who he is,” adding that there was little surprise Dylan had ignored the news. “We were aware that he can be difficult and that he does not like

appearances when he stands alone on the stage,” he told Sweden’s Dagens Nyheter newspaper in a separate interview. A reference to the prize was removed from Dylan’s website last week. It is still not known if he will travel to Stockholm to receive the prize on 10 December. If he does not, a ceremony marking his career will go ahead as planned, Mr Wastberg said. Mr Wastberg called the snub “unprecedented”, but one person has previously rejected the Nobel Prize in Literature - French author and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre in 1964.

Abba to reunite for ‘new entertainment experience’ ALL four original members of Abba are to reunite for a new digital entertainment project. The Swedish pop group have not formally performed together since they split up more than 30 years ago but did appear at a 50th anniversary party in June. The project, which will involve virtual reality and artificial intelligence, has been described as a “new entertainment experience”. It will be developed in collaboration with music manager Simon Fuller. “We are exploring a new technological world that will allow us to create new forms of entertainment and content we couldn’t have previously imagined,” Fuller said in a statement. Full details of their new project will be announced in 2017. Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad parted ways in 1982 after more than 10 years together. The group announced they will

“Dashing Through the Snow” will take tonal cues from comedies “Liar Liar” and “Elf,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Abba split up in 1982 after more than 10 years together.

work with Fuller, who rose to fame managing the Spice Girls, on what is being described as a “groundbreaking venture that will utilise the very latest in digital and virtual reality technology”. Lyngstad said fans around the world always ask about a reunion, and added: “I hope this new Abba

creation will excite them as much as it excites me.” Andersson said: “We’re inspired by the limitless possibilities of what the future holds and are loving being a part of creating something new and dramatic here. A time machine that captures the essence of who we were and are.”

Hart reportedly playing Santa Claus in Disney’s ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ SANTA Claus is coming (back) to town. Kevin Hart is in talks to play Father Christmas in Disney’s “Dashing Through the Snow,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. Will Packer (“Ride Along”) and John Jacobs (“Ted”) will produce the movie about a New York City detective who can’t balance work and his son.

The only solution is some magic from Old Saint Nick. “Dashing Through the Snow” will take tonal cues from comedies “Liar Liar” and “Elf,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. Hart, who was recently seen in “Central Intelligence” with Dwayne Johnson, is currently filming the “Jumanji” sequel. (NYDailynews)

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IMMEDIATE OPENING Server* PURPOSE: Responsible for creating memorable, luxury dining experiences for guests, ensuring all guests are promptly, courteously and knowledgeably attended in accordance with all food & beverage department and resort standards. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: • Complete opening and/or closing duties as required by shift, in accordance with established procedures and standards; ensure adequate supplies of all beverage, food and service items for shift. • Maintain positive personal presence with body language and demeanor, complying with all hotel and department grooming and dress code standards. • Greet all guests in a timely and courteous manner, offering a warm welcome, offering service and establishing correct ambiance and tone for the dining experience. • Take and serve food and beverage orders knowledgeably and accurately. • Up sell food and beverage items to maximize revenue. • Serve all food and beverage in accordance with all standards of service; provide continuous, attentive service maintaining positive guest interactions and experiences. • Use knowledge of guest and name to ensure a high level of guest recognition and personalized service. • Maintain cleanliness and ambiance of guest areas throughout shift. • Ensure guest checks are accurate and all revenue is collected and properly recorded. • Attend all daily briefings, meetings and training as required. • In addition, other duties as may be requested or required by department or other manager. REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 1 year experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel • Accuracy and attention to detail • Able to stand for long periods • Able to lift 50 pounds • Good written and spoken communication skills • Able to use computer systems accurately and efficiently • Must be organized be organized and detail oriented • Able to handle a fast paced environment and be able to work under pressure • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge and tips.

Chef De Partie*

Senior Sous Chef* Purpose: Responsible for the preparation of all menu items for outlet, ensuring a quality product is delivered and oversee execution to adhere to resort quality standards. INDICATORS OF SUCCESS: • Minimum 6 years cooking experience in a luxury hotel environment. • Minimum 2 years experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel environment. • Proven experience in all sections of the kitchen. • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. • Tertiary culinary qualification preferred. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: • Ensure mis-en-place is set for all stations of outlet kitchen. • Ability to read recipes, check food presentations and displays with precision. • Check the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained. • Show precision cuts and knife use. • Demonstrate ability to cook meat, fish and vegetables with the correct method and temperature. • Create daily specials for outlet with guidance and approval from Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef. • Ensure the correct rotation and storage of products for quality selection. • Ensure the Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary. • Follow directions from the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef with accuracy. • Communicate any defects in kitchen equipment to the Executive Sous Chef. • In addition, other duties as may be required as directed by your Manager. KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENT: • Minimum 6 years experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel. • Accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. • Management Skills. • Must have skills in mathematics. • Able to stand for long periods of time. • Able to carry up to 20kgs. • Able to handle a fast paced environment and be able to work under pressure. • Must be organized and detailed oriented. Starting salary $38,000 per annum, not including service charge.

Head Chef*

REQUIREMENTS: • 3 years culinary experience in a full service, fine dining establishment as Chef De Partie • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef • Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods • Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts

REQUIREMENTS: • 3 to 5 years culinary experience in a full service, fine dining establishment as Head Chef • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef • Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods • Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations • Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager • Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus • Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas. • Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently • Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspecting or seasonings, portion and appearance of food

Starting salary $8 per hour not including service charge

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Labourer*

DUTIES INCLUDE: • General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager. • Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

Executive Housekeeper* REQUIREMENTS: • Must have minimum 10-12 years experience as an executive housekeeper in branded luxury hotel/resort • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have knowledge of Opera (Fidelio) hotel operating system • Must have knowledge of laundry operations • Must have experience managing large Department (50 or more employees) • Ability to train coach and counsel staff • Ability to determine appropriate staffing levels based on anticipated business, and create staffing schedules which optimize the balance between desired profitability, and guest demands • Thorough understanding of the elements and components of luxury services, set-ups and supplies • Must have financial knowledge and ability to Analyze P & L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning • Must have advanced knowledge of standard software applications • Good communication and relationship building skills to interact effectively with managers and unit owners. • Must be able and willing to work all shifts and days DUTIES INCLUDE: • Develops and implements business strategies for the housekeeping department • Develops annual operating and capital expenditures budget for department • Directing the operation of the housekeeping department including guest rooms and public space areas and overseeing management staff • Inspecting back-of-the house areas continually and adjusts operations accordingly • Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement, cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies and guest room supplies • Adheres to brand marketing, sales and quality standards • Coordinates room availability with the Front Office Manager and room maintenance with Director of Engineering Starting salary $40,000-$60,000 per annum not including service charge.

Demi Chef De Partie* REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 3 years cooking experience in a luxury hotel environment. • Proven experience in various sections of the kitchen. • Accuracy and attention to detail. • Able to stand for long periods of time. • Able to carry up to 20kgs. • Able to handle a fast paced environment and be able to work under pressure. • Must be organized and detailed oriented. • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. • Tertiary culinary qualification preferred. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts DUTIES INCLUDE: • Assist with ensuring mis-en-place is set for all stations of outlet kitchen. • Ability to read recipes, check food presentations and displays with precision. • Assist with checking the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained. • Show precision cuts and knife use. • Demonstrate ability to cook meat, fish and vegetables with the correct method and temperature. • Ensure the correct rotation and storage of products for quality selection.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING CONTINUED

• Assist with ensuring the Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary. • Follow directions from the Executive Sous Chef or other Kitchen management with accuracy. • Communicate any defects in kitchen equipment to the Executive Sous Chef. • In addition, other duties as may be required as directed by your Manager. Starting salary $7 per hour not including service charge

Cook* REQUIREMENTS: • Experience with, and comfortable preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment • Understand the importance of consistency • Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/safety DUTIES INCLUDE: • Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures. • Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from the kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing. • Maintain orderly and clean refrigerators and work areas. • Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

Chief Engineer* REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 7 years previous experience as Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering with experience in luxury resort • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Thorough understanding of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and deep refrigeration with ability to quickly evaluate problems and decide on a plan of action • Experienced with waste water treatment plant • Understanding of all concepts behind landscape and grounds maintenance • Experience developing and implementing effective preventive maintenance programs • Knowledge of Opera system is also a definite plus • Must be able to work all days and shifts DUTIES INCLUDE: • Supervising/managing/overseeing maintenance and engineering departments as well as landscaping • Maintaining and refining preventive maintenance program • Develop and monitor annual operating ,

Capex and project budgets • Serve as project manager for renovation/ upgrade projects including sourcing, vendors and establishing schedules and budgets Starting salary $50,000.00 per annum.

Pool and Beach Attendant* REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to work in all outdoor element, rain, sun, etc. as required • Must be able to work long hours on feet • Must be able to lift 30lbs or more • Must be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid. • Life guard experience is a plus • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts DUTIES INCLUDE: • Creating a luxury guest experience through delivery of high level service for all pool and beach services Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

Pastry Chef* REQUIREMENTS: • Must have previously worked as a pastry chef for a minimum of 5 years in a luxury Resort. • Demonstrate understanding of the technical skills for assigned area (all kitchen work stations). • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience. • Experience with, and are comfortable preparing a variety of different pastries in a fine dining environment. • Understand the importance of consistency. • Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/safety requirements. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Assists in creating and developing dishes for the pastry department • Ensures the highest quality of product within cost constraints by participating in the preparation of baked goods, pastries, desserts, ice carvings and show pieces • Assists in creating daily specials and signature desserts • Assist in producing the production of all pastry items, ensuring the right quantity and the highest standards of quality • Maintenance of pastry equipment • Requisition food with necessary approvals according to policy Starting salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

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Man Booker Prize: Beatty becomes first US winner for The Sellout PAUL Beatty has become the first US author to win the Man Booker Prize with his racial satire The Sellout. His novel tells the story of a young black man who tries to reinstate slavery and racial segregation in a suburb of Los Angeles. Amanda Foreman, chair of the judges, said the book managed “to eviscerate every social taboo”. Beatty’s win was announced at a ceremony at London’s Guildhall on Tuesday. Picking up the £50,000 prize from the Duchess of Cornwall, Beatty, 54, was clearly overwhelmed with emotion and struggled for words as he began his acceptance speech.

Paul Beatty with the Duchess of Cornwall.

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

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CLEANER/ HOUSE-KEEPER

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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

12486

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

ANDY TALBOT Is seeking the following:

• 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.

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work 6

CONACT:

12632

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

(649) 432-1777

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

DOMESTIC WORKER BABYSITTER

Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: (649) 332-1497 12634

C & J EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

VACANCIES

HAIR BRAIDER/ COSMETOLOGIST: $6.25 PER HOUR BARBER: $6.25 PER HOUR MASON/PLUMBER: $8-$10 PER HOUR DOMESTIC WORKER/ MAID: $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

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.

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:

12670

Chicken Shack, ERB Construction, Dove Retail Store, Delano Ewing, Maison Creole (Lucy Mott Lee), Maid Cleaning, Gold Star Nail Center, Habitat Construction, Sona Davis, Terrence Thomas, Steel Unlimited, Breeze Construction Bareste Rigby Is seeking: CAR WASHER: $6.25 PER HOUR

CLASSIFIEDS 29

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

12605

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS PRO

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

Is seeking a:

Morley’s Shop

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

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

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

1 CLEANER

12630

CONTACT: (649) 232-2008

CONACT:

JOB VACANCIES ACTIVITY SALES COORDINATOR AND FRONT RECEPTION

649-244-0065

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

CONACT:

D’SIRI BEAUTY SALON #56 Airport Road

ANDY TALBOT/ ISLAND TECHNOLOGY

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

Is seeking

Are seeking the following:

Seeks the following: JID BARBER SHOP AIRPORT ROAD

HAIR STYLIST

DOMESTIC WORKER BABYSITTER CASHIER CLEANER Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

CONACT:

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

1 WAITRESS

Salary: $6.25 per hour

PENTECOSTAL RESTORATION CENTRE

12649

JOHN PETER

#138 Lower Bight Road Is seeking a:

Is seeking the following:

DOMESTIC WORKER NANNY HELPER

SAMUEL HALL

LABOURER LABOURER

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

CONACT:

CONTACT: (649) 345-6612

Is seeking a:

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

(649) 343-2165

CONACT:

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

(649) 242-5221

CAICOS CAFÉ LTD

Looking for SCUBA Diving instructors with experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands dive industry to conduct dive courses, lead dives and snorkel trips, and assist on other eco-adventure activities at Big Blue. Applicants must be a current PADI dive instructors and have the skills and personality for sales, reservations, & public relations. Starting salary of approximately $1800 per month. Please drop resume and cover letter to Big Blue at the Leeward Marina between the hours of 8am to 5pm or e-mail to leeward@bigblueunlimited. com. Big Blue Unlimited phone 946-5034, fax 946-5033. Islanders are welcome to submit copy of application to the Work Permit Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. You will be contacted for an interview if required and the deadline for applications is Oct 31st 2016.

CHEF DE PARTIE

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Salary: $7.00 per hour

(649) 332-1497

DIVE INSTRUCTORS

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

1 NAIL TECHNICIAN

CONTACT: (649) 346-1611 OR (649) 348-0204

FIVE CAYS

CONACT:

(649) 242-7957

ISRAEL A. FORBES

Is looking for a

Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays 6 days per week, clean the kitchen after service, have at least 8 years’ experience, good knowledge of sautéed, shellfish, meat and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth and dressing. Must be able to speak English, Physically fit, dependable and hard working. 12665

CONACT:

(649) 346-5909

To clean and trim nail, carry out manicure/pedicures, acrylic and design nails MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK. SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR.

PASA or IKO Kite boarding Instructor(s) required to provide kite instruction, lead kite board excursions, and conduct all required kite equipment maintenance. Commission based salary of approximately $1800 per month, 6-days per week for a minimum of 6hrs per day. Only experienced and qualified instructors need apply. Please drop resume and cover letter to Big Blue at the Leeward Marina between the hours of 8am to 5pm or e-mail to leeward@bigblueunlimited. com Big Blue Unlimited phone 946-5034, fax 946-5033. Islanders are welcome to submit copy of application to the Work Permit Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. The deadline for applications is Oct 31st, 2016.

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

(649) 343-5903

NAIL TECHNICIAN

KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTORS

LABOURER

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

To wash, cut, colour and style hair

Looking for 2 energetic and outgoing activity sales person to work in a fun and thriving Eco Tourism Adventure Company. There are 2 positions available in separate locations of Leeward and Club Med. The applicant must have a minimum of 4-years of experience with sales & reservations in the tourism industry and have superior PR, computer, finance, phone etiquette and organizational skills. Preference will be given to anyone with additional languages. Club Med applicants must speak fluent French. All applicants will also need exceptional skills in coordinating activities, communication, planning and follow through with guests and staff. All applicants must be presentable, articulate, and be able to work long and flexible hours under pressure. Weekends and evenings are mandatory. Wages/Salary relevant with experience. Please drop resume and cover letter to Big Blue at the Leeward Marina between the hours of 8am to 5pm or e-mail to leeward@bigblueunlimited. com. Big Blue Unlimited phone 946-5034, fax 946-5033. Islanders are welcome to submit copy of application to the Work Permit Board. Current positions at Club Med are held by a work permit holder and a belonger, Leeward is held by belonger. You will be contacted for an interview if required and the deadline for applications is Oct 31st, 2016.

KITCHEN HELPER

12623

Pirates Den Bar & Restaurant

12636

Aquino Sports Shop

DOMESTIC WORKER Must be willing to work 4

12625

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

Salary is paid based on experience and quality of work

All resumes CV’s letters of reference along with a clean police record must be delivered at Caicos Café Grace Bay

12671

NORTH CAICOS

Is in need of a:

CLEANER

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

CONACT:

12637

1 CARE TAKER

GARDENER

1 DOMESTIC WORK

Is seeking a:

STORE CLERK

12606

Tranquillity Property Management Ltd.

ORPHA PIERRE JUBA SOUND

12364

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

HOLY SALE

12615

BABYSITTER

CHALK SOUND

12547

Daryl Baxter

October 29 - November 4, 2016

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12631

30 CLASSIFIEDS

(649) 242-9074

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION Is seeks:

Must have 10 years’ experience Salary: $ 300.00

Salary: $ 8.00 per hour

TEN & SANCHEZ

PROJECT ANALYST

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

VACANCIES D&B AUTO PARTS • 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)

AUTO PARTS SPECIALIST

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

Is looking an:

North Caicos

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

CONACT:

(649) 232-4442

MUSICIAN To play instrument during services. Must be willing to work 3 days per week SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

(649) 244-9643 THIS IS A NEW POSITION

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

CONACT:

(649) 242-0521

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!!

SALARY: $ 6.25 PER HOUR

WINSTON GARDINER/ MT. LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH

FIVE CAYS

ASSISTANT FURNITURE CABINET FINISHER

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

CONTACT: (649) 331-6364

JANITOR PORTER SALES PERSON

Is seeking a

COCKTAIL WAITRESSES

Salary: $7.00 per hour

AUTO REPAIR ADMINISTRATOR

CONACT:

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

CABINET MAKER

CONTACT: (649) 431-1241

CONACT:

(649) 343-0358

Salary: $8.00 per hour

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) 343-2227

(649) 441-8469

TILE SETTER

3 CARPENTERS

LABOURER HELPER

Is looking for:

12614

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

CONACT:

Is seeking the following:

12621

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

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

M&L AMAZING WORLD

Is seeking a:

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

12638

(649) 941-2451

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

(MAINTENANCE)

SOUTH DOCK ROAD

12613

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

Must speak write and comprehend fluent English. Individuals must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a flexible schedule.

TRUCK DRIVER

EDRICE ARISTILDE

12627

Is seeking a:

12639

HOUSE KEEPERS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS BARTENDERS SERVERS & CHEF

MERCENE JEAN

12668

Is seeking a:

Is seeking employment for:

DOMESTIC WORKER

3 MASONS

GRACE BAY BUSINESS CENTRE

THE PROPRIETORS STRATA PLAN #23

Is seeking a:

CONACT:

NORTHWEST POINT / RESORT MANAGEMENT GROUP

12622

GRACEMIR HOUSE 28TH JUNE PLUM STREET, GRACE BAY HILLS

12608

CHRISTOPHER GAUL

CLASSIFIEDS 31

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

12600

October 29 - November 4, 2016

TCI AGENCY

ARNOLD SIMMONS 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:

CLASSY CAR WASH INTERNATIONAL

SERGE PIERRE GLASS SHACK

ROSELOUDE INTERVOL

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:

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:

(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:

(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:

(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

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:

12522

TCI FUELLING

October 29 - November 4, 2016

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

12557

32 CLASSIFIEDS

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 29 - November 4, 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 33

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

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

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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 29 - November 4, 2016

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CONTACT:

JAVIER RAFAEL CASTILLO KEW TOWN Is seeking a:

ESTEL PLUMBING COURTYARD PLAZA

EMMANUEL BELIZAIRE

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:

(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:

DENEICE OWUSU

D’RUDY BEAUTY SALON BOUTIQUE

BUTTERFIELD SQUARE, PROVIDENCIALES

Is seeking a:

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:

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CONACT: 431-1664

DREADZ BEAUTY SALON

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

Is seeking a:

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D’RUDY BEAUTY SALON &AIRPORTROAD BOUTIQUE

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

NEFFER.MALCOLM@GMAIL.COM

SEND RESUME TO

(649) 231-6102

WORKER

SAMMY BEEN PLAZA AIRPORT ROAD

12581

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

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

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

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Is seeking a:

CARPENTER Salary: $8.00 per hour

LABOURER

Is seeking a:

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

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.

SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

(649) 241-2962

12551

12536

CONTACT:

(649) 431-3431 12563

CONTACT:

(649) 346-8003 12553

CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD Is seeking to employ a:

GLAZIER/GLASS TECHNICIAN

MINISTER Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONACT: 331-9649

11603

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

SUNSHINE BARBERSHOP SIAN L. PENN

ROBERT’S AGENCY IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING

BLUE HILLS

WHEELAND

Is seeking to feel the following position:

CASHIER

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BLUE HILLS

Is seeking a:

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

Is seeking a:

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Is seeking a:

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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

CONACT:

649-332-5031

Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

CONACT:

12597

12532

12603

12560

(649) 246-4214

12541

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PUBLIC NOTICE

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

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 BERENICE FERREIRA TAYLOR by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

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.

PETER BECKINGHAM

(Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Ordinance)

PUBLIC NOTICE

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

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 EVELYNE CHARLESWILLIAMS by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

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 RICHARD SANKAR by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

PETER BECKINGHAM

(Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Ordinance)

PUBLIC NOTICE BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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 MOLEINE COVERLEY by virtue of marriage to a Belonger. PETER BECKINGHAM

(Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Ordinance)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE 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:

60813/1 K19 WINDSONG RESORT UNIT 214 THE BIGHT, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS 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. 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. 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. A reserve price will be fixed and a deposit of 10% of the successful auction bid will be due immediately upon acceptance of bid. 12408

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

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Concerning please

CONACT:

LEEWARD HOGHWAY

LEON WILLIAMS/ L&S CONSTRUCTION

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:

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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

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:

12583

(649) 345-5113

Is seeking one:

12601

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

12609

Is seeking a:

SAMMIE BEEN PLAZA - SHOP #5

12611

OUT LINNERS BARBER SHOP

12425

NOBLE SECURITY CLUB MED

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October 29 - November 4, 2016

TCMILLWORK LTD. ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKING, CABINETRY AND DESIGN South dock road, P.O. box 238, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

FURNITURE CARPENTER

Skills Required: • 5 years work experience in woodworking, joinery and cabinet making. • Trained to manufacture and finish furniture . Salary at $8.00 per hour Skills required for position: • Individual must have previous experience with

manufacture, construction, and installation of high end cabinetry. • Must be familiar with operation of all current woodworking machinery and tools with proper safety practices. • Must be able to read AutoCad drawings.

12643

CONTACTPOSITION PERSON: STEPHAN 231-4537 CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER

WAYPOINT YACHTS LTD

BLUE HAVEN MARINA, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS WAYPOINT Yachts Ltd is now accepting applications/resumes for the following position. Only highly self-driven and motivated, personable and professional individuals, who have the desire to serve others, need apply. The successful candidates must meet or exceed all of the requirements of the positions offered.

YACHT CAPTAIN WITH MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • The successful candidate must hold a current international accredited yacht captain’s license suitable to Captain a motor yacht • Minimum 40 years of age • Minimum of ten (10) years yacht experience on displacement vessels with twin inboard diesel engines with referees available for contact. Mechanical experience is a must • Have a high level of competency and maturity. The position demands the qualifying candidate to be responsible and self-motivated with an emphasis on safety of the guests onboard and the necessary skill sets and maturity level required to take charge of a luxury motor • Must speak, read, write and understand English, a second language, preferably Spanish will be considered a bonus • The successful candidate will have a proven track record of continuous education in both yacht handling and mechanical skills

JOB OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN PERMANENT, FULL TIME POSITION SUMMARY: Principal level interior design leader skilled at leading interior design services for high end residential and hotel environments. Exceptional leader with at least ten years of progressive business leadership experience.

ALTAGRACIA RESTAURANT & CAFÉ LEEWARD HIGHWAY

Is seeking a

Is looking for a:

Is seeking a

WAITRESS

MAINTENANCE WORKER

ISLAND ESCAPE PORTS OF CALL

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 941-4006

12652

CONTACT:

(649) 345-5305

12661

12577

CONTACT:

(649) 347-3054

along with hygiene knowledge Must have experience of supervising multicultural teams Assist in training restaurant and bar staff Assisting in ordering and receiving all necessary operating supplies Help maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records Coordinating and executing various Beverage Promotions Computer proficiency Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation Willingness to work any and all shifts on any and all days

DESIGN STUDIO IS SEEKING A SUITABLE QUALIFIED APPLICANT TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

FORBES BEAUTY SALON

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Taking orders and serving SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

Qualifications/Experience needed: Current Supervisory position in a high end resort / restaurant. At least 4-6 years previous experience in high end multi outlet food & beverage operations (5 star hotel experience preferable) Bar experiences a must (preferable progression from a bartender) Sound food, wines and beverage knowledge Assistance in bar setting, cocktail menu and opening of bars and restaurant experience in the past is preferred Knowledge of food service and handling

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preferably based around diesel motors and generators RESPONSIBILITIES • Day to day duties of a captain of a luxury motor yacht • Successful candidate will be in charge of crew members and reporting to the owners • Overseeing the general and preventative maintenance of the vessel and equipment • Running the yacht in the waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands and International waters and assuring guest satisfaction • All practical decision making / planning, from charter location through dive and fishing locations on a daily basis due to environmental conditions. • Scheduling and reservations coordination and logistics • Overall responsibility for the yacht, its crew, its guests and activities Salary $45,000.00 per annum/Commensurate with qualification and experience

12646

To work 6 days per week Washing, cutting and styling hair. SALARY: 10% OF EACH CUSTOMER

Is seeking a:

PLEASE EMAIL RÉSUMÉ AND COVERING LETTER TO AJAY@JAKARAH.COM DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS OCTOBER 29TH, 2016. INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS OCT 31ST, 2016. REMUNERATION PACKAGE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS. THIS POSITION IS OPEN FOR TURKS ISLANDERS / VALID PRC HOLDERS ONLY.

SEND RESUMES ELECTRONICALLY TO: EMAIL: WAYPOINTYACHTS@GMAIL.COM

HAIRDRESSER

CH LTD

ASST. RESTAURANT MANAGER FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT.

• English speaking, bilingual preferred. Duties: Manufacture and finish furniture and cabinets, refinishing, and installation. Assist other employees in general millshop operations and maintenance. Must be professional and courteous.

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO: TCMILLWORK@TCIWAY.TC

KEW TOWN

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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead design strategy sessions with clients. • Oversee in-house design projects, including as necessary design and specification of certain projects and plans. • Focus on achieving the goals or objectives of the department using available resources (staff and budgetary). • Sets high standards and establishes demanding, but achievable, goals. • Monitors performance to ensure that standards and goals are met. • Builds staff supportive in a positive environment. • Attentive to detail and constantly monitors and controls quality. • Exercises tasteful and aesthetic sensitivity in all product and service matters. • Understands the clients vision and works to synthesize and deliver a product that is consistent with market realities. • Effectively coordinates the design budget to ensure it is complete, accurate, justifiable and accepted with reasonable levels of revision.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • 8-10 years post graduate design experience in a hospitality design firm or similar organization required. • Recent boutique residential / hotel / resort design experience preferred. • Experience on ground up construction of residential or large scale development. • Excellent leadership capabilities, charisma, and communication skills to influence, inspire, and motivate clients and employees around a single vision. • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with senior management team, while being a self-starter. • Poise and discipline to know when and how to communicate. • Strong financial acumen and bottom-line orientation. • Interpersonal agility with strong analytical and problem solving skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, and changeable environment. • Work under pressure while meeting deadlines. • Be prepared to work extended hours as the job dictates necessary. • Physically fir to take on the arduous task of container off loads. • Ability to read and communicate effectively in standard English in written and oral business communications. • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD EMAIL THEIR CV TO FAYE@DESIGNSTUDIO.TC. SALARY: $50,000 PER ANNUM WITH BONUS OPTIONS. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS NOVEMBER 15, 2016. PLEASE NOTE ONLY PEOPLE SHORT-LISTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. 12641

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COME BE A SPA TROPIQUE GIRL!!! 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.

MASSAGE 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.

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

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: NOVEMBER 11, 2016

• 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

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! 12491

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)

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.

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C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT KEITH HIGGS Is seeking a

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CALVIN FRANCIS GRAND TURK

BELONGER HOUSEHOLD

MARIO ARIZA LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking a:

Is in need of a:

Is seeking a

MARILIN WILLIAMS

LUXE GROUP OF COMPANIES

Is seeking a

On behalf of our clients are seeking the following:

GRAND TURK

3 STORE CLERKS $7.00 PER HOUR

5 MAINTENANCE MEN $8.00 per hour

5 COSMETOLOGIST

Is seeking the following:

941-5208 OR 231-0903

12655

Specialized on all cars, who can work with little or no supervision Due date for application is the 11th November 2016 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL

(649) 332-1497

LJ WATERSPORTS & TOURS

Is seeking:

LABOURERS CAR WASHERS CLEANERS

CAPTAIN

CONTACT:

RESUMES CAN BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO: LJWATERSPORTSTCI@GMAIL.COM 12493

12678

VIRGINIA ROBINSON

SPICK & SPAN CLEANING SERVICES LTD. is looking for a:

DOMESTIC WORKER to work 6 days per week. Salary $6.25 per hour This is a new position.

LOCATION: 33 BLACK CROW ROAD OFF AIRPORT ROAD CONTACT: 241-3653

12694

To do household chores salary $ 6.50 an hour

CONTACT:

ROSA BEAUTY SALON & BARBER SHOP PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking a

NAIL TECHNICIAN & HAIR DRESSER Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 244-2015

KENNISHA’S RESTAURANT Is seeking a

CONTACT:

(649) 346-3488

12677

to work 6 days per week

12696

12682

LABOURER $6.50 per hour COOK $7.00 per hour. Must be willing

WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients: Yoshi Sushi Bar, South wind Millwork, Sunset Café Bar & Grill Is looking for the following positions:

COOK

$6.25 per hour

BAKER

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

CONTACT:

(649) 345-4287

BARMAID $ 480.00 Biweekly

CRAFTSMAN $ 10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 345-7212

E-MAIL: POLLYANN_28@YAHOO.COM POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

WAYPOINT YACHTS LTD

is now accepting applications/resumes for the following position. Only highly self-driven and motivated, personable and professional individuals, who have the desire to serve others, need apply. The successful candidates must meet or exceed all of the requirements of the positions offered.

DOMESTIC WORKER (649) 241-8797

CONTACT:

(649) 247-6227

$7.00 per hour On Behalf of Glen Williams

BLUE HAVEN MARINA, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

Is seeking a

With experience in parasailing. Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $9.50 per hour

(649) 345-5305

OPERATING SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING REQUIRED SEND ALL APPLICATIONS TO: JAFOOE@GMAIL.COM

GRAND TURK

Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $6.25 – $8.00 PER HOUR

NAOMI & SHELDON BROWN

12650

Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

ISLAND WHEEL & RENTAL OASIS PLAZA, DOWN TOWN

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN REQUIRED

CASHIER CLEANER CONTACT:

(649) 345-2439

• Bachelor of Science required in a related field • Minimum of 5 years related experience • IT Systems & Network Administration required • Computer Programming Required • An in depth knowledge of Cell Phones & Cellphone

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QUALIFIED MECHANIC

DEESHAMO@AOL.COM

CONTACT:

$9.00 per hour

5 NAIL TECHNICIANS

12688

ISLAND TECHNOLOGY

Interested persons should email their resume with reference names and numbers listed to

$6.50 an hour To do minor repairs

12674

Is looking for a:

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

12672

GUST MOTORS

CONTACT:

(649) 347-6092

12687

12683

CONTACT:

(649) 241-5922

Salary: $ 200.00 Bi Weekly

HELPER HANDYMAN

To work five days a week at $190 to assist with general household. Cleaning, washing and ironing. Will also be required to assist with child care as needed.

12695

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

DOMESTIC HELPER

NANNY/HOUSE KEEPER

12681

SERVER

$9.00 per hour

5 HAIR DRESSER

DIVE INSTRUCTOR WITH MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • The successful candidate must be affiliated with PADI • Minimum 35 years of age • Minimum of ten (10) years boating experience on displacement vessels with twin inboard diesel engines and outboard vessels with referees available for contact. Mechanical experience is a must • Have a high level of competency and maturity. The position demands the qualifying candidate to be responsible and self-motivated with an emphasis on safety of the guests onboard and when undertaking the activity of diving and the necessary skill sets and maturity level required of a competent instructor and guide. • Must speak, read, write and understand English, a second language will be considered a bonus • The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the diving industry but also in the high end service industry and preferably other qualifications that are associated with, and prove competency, maturity and

trustworthiness. • Punctual, articulate, polite and well turned out RESPONSIBILITIES • Day to day duties of a dive instructor and crew member • Successful candidate will have open communication skills for reporting to the owners • Overseeing the general and preventative maintenance of dive equipment and vessels • Diving in Turks and Caicos Islands and assuring guest satisfaction • All practical decision making / planning, for dive locations as required due to environmental conditions. • Coordination and logistics skills • Overall responsibility for the divers while participating in the activity • Working as a crew member and undertaking the tasks of such when not partaking in diving related work SALARY $3,000.00 PER MONTH EXCLUDING MID SEPTEMBER TO MID OCTOBER EACH YEAR.

SEND RESUMES ELECTRONICALLY TO: EMAIL: WAYPOINTYACHTS@GMAIL.COM

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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BAY BISTRO Is seeking for a:

October 29 - November 4, 2016

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TEANDRA MUSGROVE Is looking for a:

THE DOWN BARBERSHOP TOWN

SUNSET CAFÉ BAR & GRILL

Is seeking a

DOWN TOWN

STANCH CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

EASY INNFIVE RESTAURANT & BAR CAYS Is seeking a

Is seeking a

12648

CONTACT:

(649) 231-6089

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

CONTACT:

(649) 242-0420

BLUE HILLS

Parrot Cay

Is seeking a

DELTHIA RUSSELL CHALK SOUND Is looking for a

CONTACT:

(649) 232-5858

CONTACT:

(649) 232-7317

ALVERIA DUNCOMBER

PAULINE HANDFIELD- WILLIAMS

Is seeking a

Kew, North Caicos

NORTH CAICOS

CONTACT:

(649) 342-1465

12657

To work 6 days per week SALARY: $ 7.00

12640

12662

Acting on the behalf of this client’s Blue Water Catering for a First time work permit as a

To clean and assist where needed. Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

ALTAGRACIA RESTAURANT & CAFÉ LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is looking for a:

DOMESTIC WORKER/ CAREGIVER to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour Duties: Cleaning, ironing Caring for an child

CONTACT:

(649) 244-3572 This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Deadline for application is October 29th, 2016

12660

LIVE IN LABOURER 4 LABOURERS CAREGIVER For Elderly Salary $350.00 weekly

HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Is seeking a

To work 6 days per week SALARY: $ 7.00 PER HOUR

ETIENNE ALSWINE

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION Is seeking

Applicant must be fully qualified RIBA Part 3 or equal with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience; with the ability to travel freely throughout the Caribbean, USA and Europe.

JEREMY RIGBY

CONTACT:

(649) 331-6318

LABOURER

12612

KIRKLEY WILLIAMS

SENIOR ARCHITECT/URBAN PLANNER QUALIFIED APPLICANTS PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO: PO BOX 315, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TEL: 649 5911 OR EMAIL INFO@SWA.TC QUALIFIED BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY.

CONTACT:

(649) 243-4166

Salary: $6.25 per hour

12654

CONTACT:

(649) 332-6996

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $ 250.00 per week

12673

12667

CONTACT:

(649) 946-5396

11676

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

To clean dishes and assist in the kitchen area SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

KITCHEN HELPER

12644

2 MECHANICS BARBER

DISH WASHER

A&W CONSTRUCTION KEW TOWN Is seeking

to weed grass and assist with cleaning. Must be willing to work 5 days per week SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

(649) 231-7291

(649) 243-6877

CONTACT:

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Doing General Cleaning. SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT:

(649) 345-5305

CARPENTER Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 243-8800

MIXOLOGIST

• The successful applicant must have five years’ experience • Must be able to fabricate marble and granite slab products according to specifications and schedule • Must be able to assist the foreman in charge at warehouse and on job sites • Must be able to read blueprints, layout jobs from blueprints, operate water cooled tools, match colors of materials, glue materials, fill holes in materials, operate grinders, stone router and clean up after daily shifts, performs duties and direction from supervisor • Good knowledge of English language as asset.

Requirements: • Minimum 4 years’ experience • Willing to work irregular, long and late hours • Command a broad knowledge of bar managing and mixing drinks • Comprehensive QuickBooks knowledge

Salary commensurate with qualifications 12689

PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO FINANCESSLTCI@GMAIL.COM DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOVEMBER 30TH 2016

• • • •

Comprehensive POS experience Good computer literacy Must have valid driver’s license Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public • Salary 1,200 - $1,300 per month dependent on experience

PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS INCLUDING ISLANDERS CAN BRING ALL APPLICATIONS WITH TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION CITING RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN THE SAME INDUSTRY TO SANDPIT BAR LOCATED AT W103 VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES OR E-MAIL TO ADMIN@ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

12664

STONE FABRICATOR

12690

Concerning hiring (Belongers only need to apply)

To carry out work pertaining to harvesting & planting of crops. Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR

12679

(649) 345-0937

12680

(649) 347-9104

CONTACT:

12646

CONTACT:

Salary $6.25 per hour. For more information

12669

Must be willing to work 6 days per week SALARY: $ 500 PER WEEK

FARMER LABOURER CLEANER 12666

ROOFER CATERING HELPER

TASTE OF ITALY

ISLAND DRILLING GRAND TURK

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Is seeking:

FOREMAN HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT

IT ASSISTANT

Cleaning and assistant where needed Applicant must be willing to work 6 days per week must have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

SEND CV TO PO BOX 1053 OR CONTACT TELEPHONE: 649-941-7331 12692

Salary: $ 400.00 per week (This is a new position)

CABLE INSTALLER / HELPER Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: (649) 232-1994

COFFEE SPECIALIST

ER CLEANING SERVICES LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking a

12673

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Cleaning and assisting where needed Salary: $7.00 per hour

ESTEL PLUMBING LTD is seeking a:

PLUMBING SUPERVISOR

Requirements: • Minimum 4 years’ experience • Command a broad knowledge of bar managing a coffee shop • Comprehensive QuickBooks knowledge • Comprehensive POS experience • Good computer literacy • Must have valid driver’s license • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public • Salary 1,200 - $1,300 per month dependent on experience

JANITOR / CLEANER CONTACT:

Looking to hire:

DOMESTIC WORKER

BAKER

12656

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY CONTACT (649) 244-4007

OR EMAIL A COPY OF RESUME TO: ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@GMAIL.COM

LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

preparation all pastry works

Duties Include: Sauce prep, dough mixing, oven control

Salary Based on Experience

MODERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LTD.

Is seeking a

Technical and Professional Qualifications well verse in oversee daily Restaurant operations, Banking Transactions control and variance analysis

MECHANIC LUTE MAN

(649) 333-1246

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PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS INCLUDING ISLANDERS CAN BRING ALL APPLICATIONS WITH TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION CITING RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN THE SAME INDUSTRY TO LEMON 2 GO COFFEE SHOP LOCATED AT W102 VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES OR E-MAIL TO ADMIN@ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW. 12663 This position is currently held by work permit holder.

12645

October 29 - November 4, 2016

Requirements: • 15 years’ experience in commercial, residential and industrial in this position • Trades qualification ticket • Class B gas ticket • Must be able to provide job quotations • Capable of plumbing designs • Computer skills • Ordering materials • Liaise with Architects, consultants and clients • Must have excellent leadership and communication skills • Salary $2,500 per month

E-MAIL: JESTEL@ESTELPLUMBING.COM OR CALL: (649) 241-0397 12659

TRAIL ENTERPRISES

PROPERTY MANAGER

SPA THERAPIST

Job Description

Skills • Accounting and Finance background (extensive with the ability to use QuickBooks and Excel to provide at least monthly reporting to company management and property owners as required. • Communication and negotiation skills dealing with property owners in contract preparation,

We are seeking a qualified Spa Therapist with a minimum of five years’ experience for our Thalasso Spa. The successful candidate will be qualified to provide our spa clientele with high quality therapeutic treatments, including a full range of body massages, ear candling, lymphatic drainage, and pregnancy massages, as well as providing manicures and pedicures. This position will also assist the Spa Manager with day-to-day administrative duties, including inventory management, appointments, etc.

leasing arrangements and other reporting requirements.

• Real Estate background with understanding of property leasing, previous work with maintenance and construction contractors and the ability to identify and resolve issues in extremely prompt fashion. • Experience in Landscape management, knowledge of plant types, environmental suitability and health. Again some of our properties have individual plants worth in excess of $10-15,000 , it’s the responsibility of the Property Manager to ensure correct irrigation/feeding and maintenance of these valuable assets of our clients.

Salary: $500 to $1,000 per month and 10% 12.5% commission on treatments provided, (both salary and commission commensurate with experience) plus service charge. This position is not for a work permit renewal.

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHE

• Ability to work flexible hours and extended periods, the Property Manager is expected to be available to clients 24/7 when they are onresidence, position is a salaried position and after hours work is expected.

The position is responsible to oversee the entire kitchen operation by initially monitoring all food preparation, presentation and delivery over the course of the day. He/She will be required to control the service times for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• Being positive and encouraging to co-workers and contractors, being courteous to clients. Education Knowledge and proven experience of management, accounting, real estate, landscaping, construction and repairs are mandatory, an extensive health and safety knowledge, along with first aid training is also favoured.

EMAIL: TRACEY@TRAIL.TC

Expectations/Job Descriptions

12651

Summary The Property Manager is responsible for the general operation, maintenance and record keeping of at least one property, but typically several, which are part of the company’s management portfolio, reporting to the General Manager on a regular basis. Duties associated with this role include lease negotiation, marketing, bookkeeping, landscape management as well as all tasks associated with co-ordination of property maintenance, repair, regulations and inspections. As such mandatory experience for this role includes a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business accounting, along with several years of each. Team management. Successful individuals working in this role generally possess a diverse skill-set including the ability to negotiate, build relationships, manage records, attract tenants and coordinate with contractors. Additionally, they should have sound knowledge of real estate, business and financial proceedings.

Executive Sous Chef ensures the efficient operation of food production. He/She constantly analyzes quality of food production and preparation in accordance to company recipes. Produces and maintains the highest food quality and control for all food products served in all areas. Assures on-going training and that the high standards set are followed. Will work closely with the Food Manager in order to accomplish tasks related to Inventory, Equipment control and maintenance. Will oversee the requisitioning process to ensure proper usage of ingredients Will create working schedules for all Cooks. Starting Salary is 31,000 per year but will commensurate with experience. This position is not for a work permit renewal.

COOK

We are seeking a Cook for our food and beverage operations. Applicants wishing to apply for the Cook position must have at least 2 years previous experience in a full service restaurant and be willing to work days, nights, and weekends. Salary range is from $6.25 per hour to $8 per hour plus service charge and tips based on qualifications and experience. This is not a work permit renewal.

PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO HUMANRESOURCES@POINTGRACE.COM

12699

BUTLER FOR PRIVATE VILLA

The Source Ltd is looking for a VIP butler to be responsible for everything that concerns our guest experience. The VIP Butler may also accompany guests on excursions and act as their personal assistant for the duration of their stay. He/She also plays the role of villa manager overseeing and assisting if necessary the villa staff with housekeeping as well as food and beverage service. The VIP butler is required to be well versed in personal care and valeting. Responsibilities include: • Overseeing villa staff • Coordinating the activities and schedules of the guests • Making holiday or travel arrangements • Traveling with guests on excursions • Doing the shopping • Make restaurant bookings • Training and/or supervising other villa staff members • Acting as a personal assistant • Organizing social events or parties • Driving your guests around or acting as a valet • Meet and greet at airport What Experience/Qualities Does a Butler Need? • Butler experience in a luxury hotel or private residence is preferred. • At least 5 years hospitality experience. • Must be impeccably presented and well groomed. • A self-motivated, highly detail orientated individual who demonstrates the ability to use their initiative and is able to multi-task. • He/She must have an excellent command of English, excellent communication skills and be prepared to work long hours, week-ends and holidays. • Preference will be given to individuals who speak Spanish since some villa owners are Latin American. • Confidentiality is key - The most important responsibility and skill is discretion. Remuneration - Salary range $3000 to $3500 a month.

LABOURER

We are looking for a hard-working individual to fill a Labourer position. The successful candidate must be: • Pleasant and easy to work with • Able to work in a team environment • Must be able to communicate effectively • Able to work with little or no supervision

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• Must be able to work extended hours in the sun • Must be able to work weekends and holidays • Have knowledge of materials and building methods. • Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50lbs or more.

October 29 - November 4, 2016

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Responsibilities Include: • Assisting guest when needed • Assisting other resort departments where necessary • Clean exterior of buildings, walkways and driveways • Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, raking the grounds, garbage removal • Ensure grounds are maintain on a daily basic to resort standard

Mourinho has until 31 October to respond to a charge of improper conduct and bringing the game into disrepute.

Manchester United boss charged over pre-Liverpool referee comments

Remuneration - Salary is $8 per hour monthly

MASON

MANCHESTER United boss Jose Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association for claiming it would be “difficult” for referee Anthony Taylor to officiate their game with Liverpool. Mourinho added appointing Taylor for the 17 October match had put “pressure” on the Manchester-based official. Managers are not supposed to speak about referees prior to matches. Mourinho has until 31 October to respond to a charge of improper conduct and bringing the game into disrepute. Taylor issued four yellow cards - all to Manchester United - in the 0-0 draw. Former referees’ chief Keith Hackett was among those to question the Professional Game Match Officials Limited’s (PGMOL) decision to assign the match to Altrincham season-ticket holder Taylor, claiming it would be “intolerable” if he got a big decision wrong. PGMOL stood down Leicester fan Kevin Friend in April when he was due to take charge of the Foxes’ title

A luxury Property Management Company is seeking a Mason. The successful candidate must be: • Pleasant and easy to work with • Able to work with little or no supervision • Able to work extended hours in the sun • Able to work weekends and holidays • Physically fit and able to lift and carry 50lbs or more. • Knowledgeable and skilled in construction, in tile, brick and cement setting • Knowledge and skill in alteration, repair, and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces. • Knowledgeable of related tools, masonry techniques, equipment and materials. • Able to mix cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and/or hand tools. • Cut or break bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or hand tools. Responsibilities Include: • Perform basic carpentry and masonry skills • Repair, maintain and alter buildings, walkways and other brick or stone structures around the Villas • Mix mortar; lay blocks and stones and • Preform basic concrete Patches • Installs and repair tile floors • Plasters ceilings and walls. • Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials. The successful candidate must possess a clean police record.

rivals Tottenham in their game against Stoke. Mourinho foresaw the potential for the FA to take action against him when he spoke before the game, claiming that he “did not really want to say too much more on the matter. I have learned a lesson... by being punished so many times for my words about referees”. Managers were banned from talking about officials in the run-up to matches in 2009 in an attempt to prevent their comment from influencing decisions. The Portuguese was given a one-match stadium ban and fined £40,000 in November after the FA backed referee Jon Moss’ claims that the then-Chelsea manager refused to leave the officials’ changing room and verbally abused him and his colleagues at half-time of a defeat at West Ham. Mourinho was also fined £50,000 for claiming that referees were afraid to award penalties against his side last season after the Blues were beaten 3-1 by Southampton in October. (BBC)

P & D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS

Remuneration - Salary is $8 per hour

Looking to hire:

THIS AD IS FOR A WORK PERMIT. HOWEVER, THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS. POTENTIAL TURKS ISLAND CANDIDATES SHOULD ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR BOARD. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO VILLA MANAGER, THE SOURCE LTD, 362 GRACE BAY ROAD, VENTURE HOUSE #203W,

EMAIL: HR@THESOURCE.TC, 1 649 941 7550. 12691

10 LABOURERS

5 BABYSITTERS

6 DOMESTIC WORKERS

3 SALES CLERK

Salary: $6.00 per hour

Must be able to work good with small children Salary: $6.00 per hour

Must be able to work split shifts Salary: $6.00 PER HOUR

Must be able to work from 9am-5pm Salary: $6.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: (649) 232-2008

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October 29 - November 4, 2016

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Cubs level World Series with first Fall Classic win since 1945 AS of last week, it seemed next to impossible for Kyle Schwarber even to play in the World Series. Now, improbably, Schwarber, who underwent surgery for a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee less than seven months ago, has helped the Chicago Cubs even the series against the Cleveland Indians, giving the Cubs their first win in a Fall Classic game in 71 years. Schwarber had two RBI singles, Anthony Rizzo drove in a run and scored two more, and Ben Zobrist chipped in with an RBI and a run, and the Cubs leveled the best-ofseven series, winning 5-1 in Game 2 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. “This is the moment that

we all look forward when we were little kids, to play in the World Series,” Schwarber said. “We just took a small step today, but we’ve still got a long way to go.” It’s the first time the Cubs have been victorious in a World Series game since 1945, a series they lost to the Detroit Tigers in seven games. It also was the same World Series when the supposed billy goat curse was put on the club. The Cubs haven’t won a World Series since 1908, the longest drought between championships in Major League Baseball. The question now, though, is how much Schwarber will be able to play in Games 3, 4 and 5 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The DH isn’t an option at a

National League ballpark, and Schwarber has yet to be cleared by the medical staff to play in the outfield. “We’ll see,” Schwarber said when asked if he’s ready to play defense. “I haven’t tried it. We’ll take it day by day.” Game 3 is Friday. In Game 1 on Tuesday, it was Cleveland that got off to a quick start. On Wednesday, Chicago struck first, and it came in the top of the first inning off Indians starter Trevor Bauer. Third baseman Kris Bryant singled for his first career World Series hit. The next batter, first baseman Rizzo, doubled to right, driving Bryant in for the first run of the game.

Jason Kipnis of the Indians is unable to handle the ball as Willson Contreras of the Cubs slides safely into second during the seventh inning.

HYBRID FIBRE COAX INSTALL TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY The 2013 final was held at Old Trafford - the home of Manchester United and the venue for the annual Super League Grand Final.

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2021:

England chosen as hosts ahead of US & Canada ENGLAND will host the 2021 Rugby League World Cup after being selected ahead of a rival bid from the United States and Canada. It will be the biggest edition since 2000, with 16 teams and 31 matches. England last hosted the competition in 2013, when Australia beat New Zealand 34-2 in the final at Old Trafford. The Rugby Football League received £25m from central government to support its bid and plans to stage 80% of games in Lancashire and

Yorkshire. A mixture of 12 rugby league and other sporting venues, including Manchester’s Old Trafford and Wembley in the capital, are in line to host matches at the 2021 event. The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has recommended that the 2025 tournament be staged in North America as it attempts to increase the global appeal of the sport. The American-Canadian joint bid aims to stage the competition outside

Australasia and Europe for the first time since it began in 1954. While praising their “extremely compelling” proposal, the RLIF said that England were preferred “primarily based on the current rugby league participation numbers in North America.” The Toronto Wolfpack Canada’s first professional team - will compete in English rugby league’s third tier in this coming season as part of the game’s development in North America. (BBC)

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 29 - November 4, 2016

London’s Olympic Stadium will stage the 2017 World Athletics Championships.

World Athletics 2017: No evidence of Ed Warner’s corruption claims - IAAF CLAIMS that the 2017 World Athletics Championships bidding process was corrupt will not be investigated further, the IAAF has said. London will stage the event but in January UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner said a “senior person with the IAAF” had told him about Qatari bribes being offered during the bid process in 2011. Warner told athletics’ world governing body that Lord Coe was the source. Coe - now IAAF president - says he has no recollection of hearing a rumour - or communicating one that representatives of the Doha bid were offering “brown envelopes” of cash to IAAF council members in return for Qatari support, on the night before the bid. Warner headed the bid team that

won the 2017 vote in November 2011. Qatari capital Doha was subsequently named as host for the 2019 event in November 2014. Qatar has denied any wrongdoing in either bid. Following Warner’s claims to BBC Radio 5 live’s Sportsweek programme, he gave the IAAF the names of three people he claimed were present when Coe told him of Qatari wrongdoing and the body’s ethics board made contact with those named and all members of the IAAF Council at the time. In a statement, the ethics board said: “To date, none of the respondents have had any relevant evidence corroborative of Mr Warner’s recollection or relevant to the alleged factual matters the subject of the purported rumour.” Warner claimed that on the

morning of the bid, the London delegation were told “we were behind because the Qataris had promised to pay the $7.2m (£5m) prize money, which otherwise the IAAF would have had to pay”. Coe, who spent eight years as vice-president of the IAAF, became president in August 2015. In January, a report claimed “corruption was embedded” in the organisation but its author, Dick Pound, backed Coe, stating he “can’t think of anyone better” to lead it. A French criminal investigation into Coe’s predecessor Lamine Diack and other leading IAAF officials is looking at whether there was any financial wrongdoing in bids for seven World Athletics Championships from 2009 onwards. (BBC)

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.05

Lionel Messi scored a 94th-minute winning penalty against Valencia.

Barcelona report La Liga president to Spanish sports court BARCELONA have reported La Liga president Javier Tebas to Spain’s highest sports court after he questioned their players’ conduct during a heated 3-2 win at Valencia. The hosts were fined 1,500 euros (£1,340) after a water bottle was thrown from the stands at players. But the disciplinary committee also criticised the “reproachable behaviour” of the celebrating Barcelona players. The Catalan club said these declarations were “irresponsible”. “The most serious thing is the thrown bottle, but some players acted in a way we don’t like,” Tebas said

after the incident, also suggesting Barcelona players provoked Valencia fans. Barcelona said they have requested the Administrative Court of Sport open disciplinary proceedings against Tebas and members of the federation’s competition committee. The club’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, added: “Making statements regarding the actions of the players adds even more tension to a situation that must be deescalated. “The declarations made by Tebas are irresponsible and unbecoming of a sports executive.” (BBC)

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.05

NOTICE LOST LAND NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 60504/15

SECTION ISLAND BLUE HILLS & STAMERS RUN PROVIDENCIALES

TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 60503/135 BLUE HILLS & STAMERS RUN PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas, RUTH PATRICE WILLIAMS of The Bight, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 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.

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, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new Land Certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

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 24th day of October 2016

Dated this 15th day of September 2016

Signed ................................................................................... Acting Registrar of Lands

Signed ......................................................................................... Acting Registrar of Lands Witnessed ...................................................................................

Witnessed .............................................................................. 12686

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The sailors navigated well around Providenciales last Sunday.

Record breaking sailing challenge around Provo raises funds for charity

Ronald Joseph led Academy with two goals.

CAICOS UNITED PREMIER LEAGUE:

Bass 001 record first draw LEADERS of the Caicos United Premier League, Bass 001 drew their first game when they levelled with the Academy FC last Sunday at the Downtown Ball Park. The game ended 2-2. Ronald Joseph scored twice for the Academy team, a goal each in the

two halves, while Peterson Pluviose scored twice for the league leaders—after finding the back of the net in the first half, he converted a penalty in the second period. Bass 001 are still in the lead with 16 points, while Academy FC are on 13 points.

FILIPINO BASKETBALL LEAGUE:

AMS whip LCC by 41 points THE Allied Management Services (AMS) whipped the Lewie and Colin Company (LCC) when the sixth round of the Filipino Basketball League was played last Sunday at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court. Point guard Bong Masiclat led the winners with 16 points, while Jhun Roxas and Adrian Achuela added 15 points each in the 86-45 points win. While Roxas scored in all the quarters, Achuela exploded in the third, scoring all 15 points—which included three shots from beyond the arc. Alejandro Tibalao led LCC

with 12 points. In the opening clash Freedom Fighters defeated Hartling Group 79-66. Mark Micabalo scored 19 of his 21 points in the first half, while Lopena added 12. Jai Cabrera and Dela Rosa led Hartling’s attack with 12 points each. Cabrera fired four shots from beyond the three point line. In the other game 159 defeated MoneyGram 6359. Yagonia led the winners with 17 points, while Danbar Baring scored 13. Quizon led MoneyGram with 20 points, while Regin Table added 14 points.

SIXTEEN boats successfully navigated the waters around Providenciales last Sunday for charity. The 2016 Round the Rock Charity Challenge, initially scheduled for last Saturday, but postponed to the 23rd, was deemed a success by the Provo Sailing Club’s coach Keir Clarke. Clarke, who organised the event, said that apart from being the largest fleet of dinghies to go around Provo, the event also raised thousands of dollars. “Whilst the final count hasn’t yet been made, we are hoping to have raised over $7,000 in this event. Thank you to all sponsors

and particularly those who set up GoFundMe/generosity web pages to promote outside sponsorship from people living abroad also! “ The sailing coach added: “One of our key mandates is to make sailing accessible to all people and especially children in the Turks and Caicos Islands, so to be able to help out the Provo Children’s Home this year has been a real honour.” The other half of the funds raised (50% will go to the Children’s Home) will be pumped back into the youth sailing programmes and help to financially offset the hundreds of sailing youth

scholarships that get handed out each year to young sailors of the TCI in their learn to sail programmes. In the 50-miler there were a lot of camaraderie and the sailors (from 10-70 years old) were more interested in finishing the challenge. Nevertheless there were some outstanding performers. Tarick Germeil was the first laser sailor to reach the shore, while 15-year-old current youth female laser national champion Grace Mann was the first junior and only female participant to accomplish the task solo. Jamarsh Delancy, who represented the Grace Bay

Club, led the Hobie fleet most of the way with his natural skills and abilities, especially that of sailing close to the wind. The event started from the Kids Park from 06:00h and the sailors enjoyed a full day of sailing with a few stops. President of the TCI Sailing Association David Douglas was quoted as saying: “More people have climbed Everest than have circumnavigated PLS by sailboat in the daylight, we are proud off all of our sailors who have pulled off this amazing feat!” The organisers are hoping to make the event an annual fundraiser for the community.

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.05

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 10404 EAST SUBURBS GRAND TURK Whereas, LILLIAN LOUISE PARKER as personal representative of JONATHAN NATHANIEL PARKER (deceased), 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 not 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 13th day of September 2016 Signed .................................................................................................................. Acting Registrar of Lands Witnessed .................................................................................................................. 12471

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Strong Over-35 rugby side ready for Bermuda and Atlanta teams

Amanda O’Connell was named Player of the Day because of her defence.

AGENCY TAG RUGBY LEAGUE:

Wahoos undefeated in regular season THE BCB Wahoos finished the regular season of the Agency Tag Rugby League undefeated after a 7-0 record at the Meridian Field. On Thursday night they got past the Jolly Ranchers 8-7 after, among other things, strong defensive plays from Amanda O’Connell. This Thursday the teams will meet in the semis with Wahoos playing the Unicorns of Doom and Jolly Ranchers battling Nuff Said (tied on points). The winners will then reach in the Cup final the following week.

In the Bowl playoffs: defending champions Meridian Marauders will challenge Red Mist, while the Tipsy Turtles play Pampered Paws Reef Rovers. In their final regular season clash the Marauders drew 19all with Reef Rovers. Skipper Augustine Modeste led the Reef Rovers with 10 points, while Gareth Butler led the Marauders with eight. Nuff Said defeated the Unicorns of Doom 12-6, while The Turtles eased past Red Mist 20-10.

The Jericho Baptist Church are one win away from the title.

SOME of TCI’s most experience rugby players will represent the national side this Saturday in a 15s competition again the Atlanta Seniors and the Bermuda Seniors at the Meridian Field in Grace Bay. The event, dubbed the 2016 Heineken Halloween Ruck and Roll Rugby Tournament, will see competitive rugby from 15:00h. Along with the Over-35 games, the sevens’ male and female players will also have trial games which will be used to select the national teams for upcoming IRB sanctioned tournaments. Gareth Butler, who will lead the national over-35 side, said that Team TCI is “very excited”. “The TCI Over 35s side is looking forward to dusting off the cobwebs and putting on the boots again against some of their contemporaries, before showing some old school razzle dazzle on the rugby field.” Butler added that the players are not taking the games lightly and that along with training they have also reviewed footage of their old games and shared “a lie or three on how fast they used to be”. Information from the TCIRFU indicates that some 100 plus visitors will travel for the event. The fly-half Butler is hoping for a large local turnout and said that the event, which is the first of its kind, will hopefully become a part of the rugby calendar.

Gareth Butler (right) will lead the national Over-35 team. Also in picture is another senior player Andino Parker.

“The TCIRFU is hopeful this will be the start of an annual event whereby invitational Over 35 sides make the trip to TCI to participate...” The full team reads: Harry Turbyfield, Dan Willis, Tom Fielding, Darren Bardin, Brendan Cox, Simon Taylor, Joe Ryan, Neil French, Mark Francis, Gareth Butler, Levardo Talbot, Dean Griffith, Augustin Modeste, Dan Redmond, Bendy GT, Sean O’Neill, Dale Hodgkins, Austin Dickenson, Andino Parker, Joe Harvey, James Schofield, Ben

Gearing, Craig James, Chris Davies, Dave Dooley, Bob Coast, Dan Maxwell and James Murphy. Action bullies off at 15:00h with children’s rugby, before the TCI vs. Atlanta clash 30 minutes later. At 16:40h the females will compete in their seven’s trial match before the male sevens’ players compete from 17:00h. Atlanta will then play Bermuda at 17:30h, before two more sevens trial clashes. At 19:30h the national team will face Bermuda.

Roman Catholic are hoping to bounce back after losing two straight games.

CHURCH CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE:

Defending champions looking to stage comeback THE Roman Catholic Church will attempt to bounce back and take game four when action in the unfinished game continues next Saturday at the Downtown Ball Park. The defending champions of the

Church Co-ed Softball League had made an emphatic start to the bestin-five finals, with their opening clash ending 11-4 via mercy rule at the top of the fifth, but former champions Jericho Baptist Church

bounced back with wins earlier this month to leave the series 2-1 in their favour. In the second game Pedro Williams and Throy Forbes scored two runs each in the 8-7 victory.

With the series tied 1-1, Jericho surged ahead with a 3-0 win in game three after Quimby Hall scored two runs and brought the only other run home. Forbes also came in for some credit at short stop.

Last Saturday, in game four, Romans bounced back and were leading 16-10 when play ended prematurely at the top of the fifth because of bad light. Action is expected to continue next week.

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