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HOUSE ADJOURN AFTER RUCKUS An amendment to a private member’s motion caused an hourlong ruckus in the House of Assembly on Tuesday (August 28).

Students graduate six week resort internship PREMIER CLEARS THE AIR ON ‘EMBARRASSING’ HELICOPTER BILL PAGE  4

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Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs, Transport and Communication, Donjae Lewis, Quality Assurance Officer at TCI Tourist Board, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Director of Tourism Ramon Andrews congratulate the student interns

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Premier clears the air on ‘embarrassing’ helicopter bill Takes complete responsibility for judgement call

BY OLIVIA ROSE “IF I have to reach the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands I will do it by any means necessary.”

These were the sentiments of Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson who attempted to clear the air on what she called an “embarrassing situation”.

The territory’s leader suffered harsh online criticism for not paying a substantial amount of money owed for helicopter services rendered from the Camacho Emergency Relief team after last year’s storms.

Speaking on the popular RTC radio show ‘Expressions’ which was webcast live on Wednesday, August 22, Cartwright Robinson fervently took responsibility for her actions.

She emphasised that during that distressing time it was absolutely necessary for the Government to use every option available to connect with the people across the territory.

She acknowledged that given the urgency of the situation, which was

described as a “crisis”, she failed to follow bureaucratic protocol.

“This would be the first time I’ll be speaking to this issue publicly because I find it quite embarrassing, but nonetheless I had reached to a place where I assumed that I would then have to take personal responsibility for $55,000.

“Unfortunately when Irma and Maria hit we had no small crafts left in the Islands, all the airplanes were taken out, but Cayman Islands’ government had loaned us their helicopter.

“We had the benefit of the Cayman Islands police helicopter and because communications were down we had already communicated to at least two of the islands that we will be travelling (myself and the Governor) to the islands to meet with the executive staff.

“The challenge we had already with Grand Turk, with prisoners breaking out and then the fire and the whole question of security on the island, the Governor and I were

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Premier Robinson and Minister of Health Hon. Edwin Astwood appear on RTC’s ‘Expressions’ show

not allowed to travel into Grand Turk for the first two days until the police would’ve gone in and brought additional staff and made sure that the environment was safe.”

She said that the evening before the day they planned to travel, the police commissioner said that he would need the helicopter.

“The morning we went to the airport with the hopes that we could’ve left earlier, we were able to secure the services.

“I shouldn’t say we. I agreed to use the service of the helicopter that was used after Ike, the services of the same company, and the governor and I boarded the helicopter and we travelled to Grand Turk to meet our commitment.”

She further revealed that the helicopter service was also used to travel to South Caicos, since the cell towers were down and the Government needed to establish some form of communication with the island.

“Additionally the director of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies who also had to

travel to the islands to make first assessment travelled as well on one of those occasions.

“So a total of four trips were made to South Caicos, to Salt Cay, to Grand Turk on two different occasions and that is because I had no other means of reaching to the people of the Turks and Caicos.”

The premier further explained that although she made a judgment call to use the only available mode of transportation at that time to touch base with the storm ravaged islands, clearing the outstanding fees owed for the helicopter trips was an arduous task.

She said: “Now I will tell you that I accept responsibility and that I did not ask anyone’s permission and this is where people need to understand that as minister of finance and as premier I have no authority to incur expenditure.

“Now when this would’ve happened I assumed incorrectly under the circumstances that it would not have been such a major issue but it was declared as an unauthorised expenditure.”

She stressed that as minister of finance she had no authority to make that call even in a state of emergency.

“It was a situation that is quite clear and evident to all of us as ministers, that even in circumstances like that we actually have no administrative power...I did it on the spur of the moment to reach to the people.

“The truth is I don't regret doing it because we had to reach to those islands. Maybe I shouldn’t have said that, but we had to reach to the people of Grand Turk and touch base with the executive.”

The premier revealed that she has since been working with the attorney general to resolve the almost yearold issue.

Even though she assumed responsibility for the expenses incurred, it was decided the monies could be claimed and ultimately cleared under ‘Claims against Government’.

The premier added that during October she hopes to launch ‘Civics in Turks and Caicos: How the system works’ to educate the public on the workings of the Government.

CaribX UK offers to conduct oil and gas offshore exploration

BY OLIVIA ROSE

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A MULTI-disciplinary oil and gas exploration company has approached the TCI Government with a proposal to conduct offshore hydrocarbon exploration in the territory’s waters.

According to a post Cabinet press release issued on Thursday (August 30), the Ministry of Tourism will be following up with CaribX (UK) and further information on this matter will be provided in due course.

The Caribbean region is just behind East Africa in its exploration and production evolution.

It remains lightly explored despite the nearby presence of petroleum systems that have resulted in the massive oil and gas accumulations in Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico.

To date there have been giant

Illustrative photo of an offshore oil and gas rig

oil and gas finds in Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Columbia, Mexico and the USA along with modest finds in Cuba, Suriname, Belize, Barbados, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Panama.

The latest Guyana has since unearthed nine high-quality oil bearing sandstone reservoirs.

This massive discovery, which heralds the dawn of a new age for Guyana, reinforces the potential of the Caribbean basin.

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House of Assembly adjourns after intense arguments and insults

BY DELANA ISLES AN AMENDMENT to a private member’s motion caused an hour-long ruckus in the House of Assembly on Tuesday (August 28).

The issue arose when Leader of the Opposition Hon. Washington Misick requested an amendment to one of several motions that were up for discussion.

The requested amendment would have affected the motion ‘to debate the merits of a motor vehicle import policy for the Turks and Caicos Islands’.

But after an hour of back and forth, accusations of fear on the Government’s part and denials of such, the proceedings were called to an abrupt end after Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson apologised to Misick.

The apology came after she asked for a ten minute adjournment for Misick to “collect his thoughts, see the direction he would like to take” when the party leader sought an amendment to his initial amendment which caused some confusion in the House.

But Misick did not take too kindly to premier implying that he was confused and rose to protest the call for an adjournment.

To this, the premier responded: “You cannot object to an adjournment, you don’t have the power to call an adjournment or… you sit…sit down old man, sit down old man,” amid inaudible shouts from Misick, and the speaker loudly calling for order and an adjournment of the House.

Following the adjournment, the premier apologised to Misick for her comments, stating that it was a knee jerk reaction from what she knew was coming from the other side.

She then adjourned the House sine die, as she felt the House was not in a position to carry on with the motions before them on Tuesday given the atmosphere it had sunk into.

AMENDMENT DISPUTE Prior to the ruckus which led to

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

the adjournment, Misick had asked Speaker Dwayne Taylor if he could make an amendment to the motion so that the motion has more of a committed resolution without actually committing the territory to any additional financial obligation.

That amendment to the motion vehicle import police read: “Be it resolved that this honourable House appoint a committee to look into or to review the current situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands and to make recommendations for the motor vehicle import policy similar to that introduced in Jamaica, an example of which is attached for easy of reference.”

This amendment, Misick said, is to ensure that there is action taken after the motion was presented and debated in the assembly.

However, the first objection to the amendment came from the speaker who stated that if Misick was only amending one or two words that would have been fine.

“But that is a complete motion… if you’re going to bring a motion like that…where the amendment is taking on that amount of body, it presents a whole new aspect of debate in terms of preparation and persons having to gather information in order to be able to speak consistently to the motion that you are bringing to the floor.”

Caicos Express to lose just two flight services LAST week the Weekly News reported the headline, ‘Caicos Express to pull plug on GT flights’.

Caicos Express Airways would like to make clear that the flights removed by the carrier are only those between Grand Turk

and Salt Cay and between Grand Turk and South Caicos.

All other flights will continue as usual, as reported in the story.

The company has stressed that charter flights are also available throughout the territory.

Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Washington Misick

The speaker insisted that the motion was a new one given the amendment and in that light he said it is not fair to other members of the House to have to contribute to a new motion.

Misick objected, stating that he is unaware on which basis or standing order the speaker was basing his decision, as he does not consider it a new motion at all.

He said that the way the original motion is framed it is a debate that would go nowhere and one which has no commitment, if there is any sort of positive response to the idea the motion is presenting.

He said there is no reason why the House cannot make the amendment, adding that at the end of the day members have the right to vote against the motion.

He then questioned why was there “fear” in allowing the amendment.

“What is there fear? I mean, if I put the motion and they disagree then they can vote against the motion.

“I know you are the speaker but I don’t understand the basis upon which you are making that decision, because it is not a new motion.”

He said the only change allows members to debate what is already in front of the House with the option to make a commitment to take action if it is approved.

The speaker again objected, telling Misick he should have made the amendment prior to Tuesday’s sitting, and he should give the House ample time to consider what he insisted was an entirely new motion.

The PNP leader then asked the acting Attorney General, Dr Michael Dillon to weigh in on the issue.

Reading from the Standing Orders, Dillon stated that the matter is governed by Order 52 and 53 of the Standing Rules which says in 53, while a motion or bill is under consideration in the House or committee, a member may propose an amendment to the motion or bill if it is relevant to the question or matter under discussion.

Dillon added: “So, it would

appear that a motion to amend can be made and then put to a vote.”

He said that in order 52 that notice of a motion does not have to be given in respect of an amendment.

The speaker then acknowledged that the request for the amendment can be done and told the House that he would be putting the motion to amend the original motion to a vote on the floor.

At this point, the premier objected, stating: “This side of the House looks forward to a debate of this motion because it is ongoing works that we have announced to the House already in terms of the environmental policy.

“Old cars were dealt with under the interim administration, but the amendment that is being proposed - and I know what the AG acting has said - but when it materially changes the debate there has to be an opportunity for members of this house to intelligently speak to that bill.”

She stated that she nor anyone on her side of the House has ever seen the motor vehicle policy for Jamaica, as such could not speak to a motion that introduces that policy for review and consideration.

“That is the whole spirit behind whether it can be amended or not... but if I, this House or anybody on that side of the House have not had the benefit of seeing the policy that is now going to be included in the amendment, it is not fair to be debating the merits.

“I totally agree with the leader of the opposition because the resolution just asks for us to talk about it.”

She insisted that the House needed time to review the Jamaica policy.

However, the speaker stated that in the spirit of democracy, they should put the motion to floor for a vote, given the advice of the acting attorney general on what the standing orders say.

The premier further objected, stating that this move was very unfair to the Government, as they genuinely wanted to review the policy and have

an intelligent debate.

“This puts us in a position where this House ought never put any member of this House in. So, if we sit on this side of the House and vote no it would be said that you don’t want to debate a motor vehicle policy.”

She insisted that it is an important debate to have: “If we say no, it is because we can’t speak to this materially different motion.

“You can’t do that Mr Speaker, this House can’t sit and allow that to happen. So, if we vote no because we haven’t had sight of the policy which would be the basis of the debate; that doesn’t benefit this House or this country.”

Misick then addressed the House, stating that he understands the argument, and to demonstrate his intention is not to catch the Government off guard, he is willing to move forward with the amendment by deleting any reference to Jamaica’s policy and only speak to a debate about the merits of the introduction of a motor vehicle import policy and to consider the appointment of a select committee.

“But the truth of the matter is that the Government doesn’t want to commit to it,” the PNP leader accused.

Cheshire Hall member, Doug Parnell stated that the leader of the opposition is in conflict with himself, not the Government.

After several more minutes of back and forth among members from both sides, the premier noted that an hour after the issue of an amendment was raised the leader of the opposition is still not clear what he wants to do; this led to the eventual naming calling and subsequent apology.

THE MOTION Below is the summary of the contentious motion that Misick presented to the House on Tuesday.

It noted that the Turks and Caicos Islands is a tourist dependent economy that prides itself as one of the most desirable high end tourists destinations in the world evidenced by its tagline ‘Beautiful by Nature’ with some of the most exclusive resorts in the region.

It continued that high end visitors are generally more conscious and decimating regarding the environment.

“In the PDM election manifesto 2016: ‘The Change Document Real Leadership; Real Plans and Real Change.’ (PDM, 2016) set out 20 anchor projects for real change including the following: “Anchor Seven - Introduce sustainable funding for protection of the environment”; “Anchor Nine - Establishment of critical authorities - public CONTINUED 

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Provo hit with nine armed robberies in five days A SPATE of robberies that hit Providenciales over the weekend and into the new week, have prompted more calls for help from the Royal TCI Police Force and increased patrols around the island.

On Monday (August 27) Acting Police Commissioner Trevor Botting informed the public that they are increasing patrols and policing activity in all areas targeted in the recent robberies and other potential locations.

He also gave assurances that investigators are actively following key leads to bring the offenders to justice, but stated that the force needs the assistance of the local community to give officers information into these offences.

“We have been doing extra surveillance in all areas and the community should expect to see an increase in officers on patrol, including armed officers.

“We’re doing everything we can and I think we can make progress with the public’s help.”

He further encouraged the public to always remain vigilant in the day and during the hours of darkness, to avoid walking alone in the dark and in isolated areas especially in parking lots.

Members of the public are also advised against carrying large amounts of cash and to as much as possible make use of the ATM/debit card for cash deposits, but to avoid using ATM machines located in isolated areas at night.

“Please report anything or anyone you believe is suspicious. With your help, we can bring those who are committing these offences to justice,” Botting concluded.

Meanwhile, the latest reported incidents took place on Tuesday, August 28.

In the first incident, sometime around 9pm, three masked gunmen approached a woman who was driving her black Honda car in Five Cays.

The men ordered her out of the car then relieved her of a cell phone and other personal items that were left inside of the car before driving off in the vehicle.

The woman was not injured and the vehicle was later discovered damaged near a bank on Leeward Highway.

In the second incident, according

to 911 Central, at 9.30pm, three masked gunmen entered a supermarket on Cooper Jack Bay Road and demanded money from the staff there. No one was injured.

The offenders escaped with an undisclosed sum of cash in a black car.

Police are also investigating a third robbery that occurred that same evening.

In this incident, a man was robbed of his green Nissan car after offering a ride to four men at the corner of Bible Street in Blue Hills.

The men, who were armed, escaped with the man’s wallet which contained identification and bank cards, an undisclosed amount of cash, and a black iPhone 7.

The incident was reported to 911 Central at 8.45pm.

Another slew of robberies that took place between Saturday and Monday have police on high alert.

These armed robberies occurred on Airport Road, Kew Town, The Bight and Grace Bay in Providenciales.

In these five cases, one or two men were reported to be in possession of a firearm at the time of the robbery.

Money, cellular phones and other property were taken from the victims at the following locations and times: Saturday, August 25, at a plaza store on Airport Road at about 11.30pm; Sunday, August 26, again at a plaza store on Airport Road, this time at 6.30am, then later that same day at a Kew Town bar at 10.30pm and another one in the parking lot of an apartment building in the Bight at 11.30pm the same Sunday.

And on Monday (August 27) the fifth robbery was carried out at Grace Bay Apartments at about 12.14am.

Meanwhile, on Friday, August 24, armed men stormed a Downtown Providenciales gas station, and robbed the business of an undisclosed sum of cash.

The incident occurred around 2.57pm.

Reports are that a man dressed in a blue shirt and armed with a gun entered the gas station and demanded cash from the staff.

He then jumped into a grey car and sped off.

No shots were fired and no one was injured.

CORRECTION THE WEEKLY News hereby corrects an error in an article published in its August 25- 31 issue, page 8, headlined ‘Michael Misick weds Dominican bride’.

It has since been revealed that Mrs Tatjana van de MerweMisick is actually from Holland.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

FRANCHISES A GOOD IDEA?

FOR many years now the TCI has been devoid of fast food restaurants and chain stores, up until August 20.

Now an Outback Steakhouse has opened in Providenciales and, we understand, the popular US coffee chain, Starbucks, is opening in Grand Turk soon.

What are your thoughts?

Does not fit

The TCI is fast losing its identity.

This will be another interim step towards a world of McDonalds, Burger King, Walmart.

I live in the US and love Starbucks but it doesn’t fit in the TCI where there are nice little bakeries and coffee shops owned and operated by local people.

We will see

Time will tell if that is what the people want.

A soft yes

A high end coffee house or steak house may be okay. McDonalds and Burger King, no.

Be careful the high rise resort and fast food outlets and we will no longer be an unique island location.

Just another Miami, Daytona or Fort Lauderdale. In our case, expensive to reach by plane.

Export our identity

A TCI entrepreneur should start an ‘Inback conch aphrodisiac eating house’ and establish a chain of them all across North America, Europe and Australia.

That will teach them for bringing their fast food here in the TCI.

Enjoy the moment

Let’s eat steak and drink coffee.

Protect the brand

Outback steakhouse is here and its presence will now form part of the TCI’s history.

The Starbucks saga is part of a trend in attracting chain brands, and a cultural issue emerges.

It opens the question of how do we preserve our culture and prevent being a victim of fast foods and those wild brands?

The question is where do we stop and where do we begin?

Now here is the challenge. The people of the TCI need to support laws and regulations that would encourage resorts, restaurants to hire local musicians and employ more local staff.

Most places you dine at in these Islands are equally devoid of local music and local cuisine, a cultural gap.

There are high end brands such as Tiffany, Gucci etc that the Islands can attract. So, the debate is not so clear.

Essentially the Islands cannot allow itself to be overcome with any and every brand that would definitely water down the authenticity of the

pristine TCI brand.

As a destination, the TCI has managed to retain is distinctive image and achieve that by staying away from things which are fast.

Maybe a policy on product development, imaging, branding, culture, music, dance, food in relation to the TCI must now be fostered by the Tourist Board.

It would certainly help if incentives could be given to encourage the employment of the TCI music and foods in resorts.

To save the TCI and its people we may consider promoting and protecting all things TCI.

A replica

Oh, this will be fantastic! We can be just like Cayman, St Maarten, Nassau, and Fort Lauderdale.

Just wipe out the TCI’s uniqueness and magic or any kind of home grown businesses that might distinguish us from everyone else.

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UK inquiry deadline approaches But findings unlikely to be published for ‘many months’

BY GEMMA HANDY ISLANDERS wishing to submit comments to London on the future of the TCI’s relationship with Britain have just two days left to do so.

But it is likely to be “many months” before the findings of the latest probe by the UK into its governance of its territories are made public.

The note of caution came in response to a series of questions posed by the Weekly News to the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) which is leading the investigation.

The FAC would not be drawn on the number of submissions to date from the TCI - or on the likelihood of the committee visiting the Islands to gain a deeper insight into local sentiment.

Individual submissions will be made public “if and when” the committee agrees to report them to the House of Commons, FAC spokeswoman Clare Genis said.

“That is a decision for the committee to make,” she explained.

How effectively the UK ensures the “security and stability” of its 14 remaining territories is currently under the microscope in the first inquiry of its kind in 11 years.

Opinions are being sought from the 250,000 residents affected on everything from their country’s adherence to human rights, to the way they are financed, represented internationally, and their assets and natural resources.

London is only accepting comments submitted via the FAC’s online portal which can be found by visiting www.parliament.uk and entering ‘foreign affairs committee’ into the search box.

While the official deadline for written submissions is Monday (September 3), this may be extended in some circumstances, Genis said.

Decisions will then be made on who to invite to provide oral evidence.

“Committees normally consider and publish the written evidence they receive without comment,” she continued.

COURT ROUNDUP

Two-time convicted killer wins second appeal COLIN Delancy Jr, who has been convicted of manslaughter twice, has for the second time won his appeal.

The verdict came down on Thursday, August 23, with the court ordering the Director of Public Prosecutions Jillian Williams to conduct a third trial.

Delancy was first convicted in 2013 for the part he played in the death of the Dominican barmaid Santa Suarez Ramirez in December 2011.

He and his co-accused Lavardo Smith, who was convicted of Ramirez’s murder, both appealed their convictions and sentences and won.

They were both sent for new trials and again the jury found them guilty and sentenced them to their original sentences, which for Delancy was 12 years.

Last week, Delancy got yet another victory, as the appellate court quashed his conviction and ordered another trial.

Delancy was represented in both appeals by attorney Noel Skippings, who will be approaching the Supreme Court

for bail for his client as he awaits his third trial.

The DPP’s Office has meanwhile not given any indication if it will be taking the inmate to trial again; if not, then Delancy will be a free man.

Last week, the Weekly News reported that the Court of Appeal had ordered the return of two time convicted murderer Lavardo Smith to be returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands for his appeal hearing on August 24.

This past week, it was revealed that Smith has still not been returned to the TCI from St Lucia where he was shipped off following last year’s devastating hurricanes which wrecked some parts of Her Majesty’s Prison.

His appeal will now be heard during the next session of the appellate court in November.

Smith was similarly convicted for the murder of Santa Suarez Ramirez in December 2011, and given a life sentence.

This is his second appeal, after winning the first one and being tried and convicted again in 2017.

“They usually then take oral evidence. Later they agree and publish a report. The whole process usually takes months, often many months, from issuing terms of reference to publishing a report.”

The spokeswoman added: “The committee will decide in due course whether to undertake a visit in relation to this inquiry. For security reasons, we generally do not comment on upcoming visits in advance.”

The probe was announced on July 20, eight months before Britain is due to exit the European Union (EU).

FAC chair, senior Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat, said that the relationship between Britain and the OTs had evolved greatly over the last few decades - and would change again after Brexit.

Locally, reaction to the investigation has been mixed.

Islanders who responded to a recent Weekly News ‘Talk Back’ column expressed scepticism as to London’s motives.

Others have welcomed the opening of dialogue and some view it as a means to garner increased autonomy for the TCI, particularly in light of recent decisions made in the House of Commons which directly impact its territories.

Fury erupted earlier this year in a number of OTs, including the TCI and the British Virgin Islands, following an announcement that territories would be forced to adopt public registers of company

ownership by the end of 2020 in a bid to curb money laundering.

Many fear the negative impact this could have on lucrative offshore financial services industries.

Leaders on both sides of the TCI’s political fence have been unanimous in calling for Islanders to make their voices heard.

Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick has expressed hopes that the FAC will look into the threats posed by illegal immigration

and gun crime.

Misick also called on London to examine laws put in place to ensure good governance and financial management as a result of the 20082009 Commission of Inquiry.

PDM chairman Doug Parnell said he hoped the process would scrutinise the role of the Londonappointed governor and non-elected members of the House of Assembly and, ultimately, pave the way for greater local autonomy.

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transportation authority”; “Anchor 20 - A mass clean-up and beautification campaign throughout the Islands”,” the motion outlined.

It added that there is growing concern about the sustainability of the carrying capacity of the local environment and the volume of used motor vehicles imported into the Islands.

It stated that there is currently no policy in place to regulate the importation of motor vehicle into the Islands, that some of these imported vehicles may be contaminated with carcinogens and that solid waste disposal is a major problem in the Islands

Under the tree

worsened by the continual accumulation of derelict and abandoned vehicle.

It stated that the unregulated disposal of derelict and abandoned vehicles poses a threat to underground water and surrounding reef by potential leaching of harmful toxins into the water, noting that many other countries in the region has adopted policies to regulate the importation of motor vehicle over a particular age.

In light of all of the above, the motion called for the House to debate the merits of introducing a motor vehicle import policy similar to that introduced in Jamaica.

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Displaced primary pupils relocated to temp school

BY OLIVIA ROSE STAFF and students from Oseta Jolly Primary School will be ushering in the new term on Monday (September 3) at a more spacious and comfortable location.

This was disclosed by Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning Hon. Goldray Ewing on Wednesday (August 29).

He told the Weekly News that the school will move into the Whole Gospel Christian Academy on Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

He said: “The location is very spacious, comfortable and conducive for learning. It is ready for the opening of school on Monday.”

The government school in Blue Hills was severely damaged by the ferocious winds of hurricanes Irma and Maria last September.

For almost a year the school’s students and teachers have occupied the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex,

which also sustained damage during the storms.

Investigations carried out by the Weekly News earlier this year unearthed shocking conditions at the centre which threatened the health and safety of students.

Washrooms filled with filth and mould, overhead hanging objects, littered classrooms and broken furniture were just some of the issues.

The facility has since been widely condemned by parents, teachers and the TCI Human Rights Commission.

Contractors told the Weekly News that the remaining structure will not be demolished but rebuilt using the existing foundations.

Mark McAulay, the principal architect in the Public Works Department, said a complete dismantling of the primary school is unnecessary and costly.

“There is no need for a complete demolition but there will be some

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Whole Gospel Christian Academy on Leeward Highway, Providenciales

Oseta Jolly Primary School students and teacher at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex

demolition as you’re seeing there, sections of the roof have been damaged,” he explained.

“We have to take off the roof and start from the bell beams so that we

can reconstruct a proper bell beam along with hurricane straps for the new roof and so on.”

The reconstruction of the Blue Hills primary school is pegged at

about $2 million.

Oseta Jolly Primary School, formerly the Blue Hills Primary, is one of the oldest government educational institutions in the TCI.

South Caicos gets new certified shelter managers

BY OLIVIA ROSE SEVERAL members of the South Caicos community will be called upon to assist in the event of a disaster or emergency following a two day shelter management training course.

The devastation caused by natural disasters in the Turks and Caicos Islands in past years has highlighted the critical need for the territory to be able to rapidly and efficiently respond.

As a result the Department of Disaster Management Emergencies (DDME) has hosted several training sessions, the latest of which took place at the District Commissioner’s Office in South Caicos on August 23 to 25.

The workshop forms part of a nationwide effort to build disaster resilient communities and strengthen the territory’s overall level of preparedness for the 2018 hurricane season.

It saw several volunteers becoming certified in shelter management.

Similar two-day sessions in shelter management and damage

and needs assessment were held in Providenciales, Grand Turk and North Caicos during August.

The comprehensive course includes both classroom activities and simulation exercises and attracted attendees from governmental and non-governmental agencies.

Over the two days participants learned the role and responsibilities of shelter managers, how to setup a shelter, the importance of developing and maintaining a good shelter management team, the contents of a shelter and how to keep records and maintain the rules of the shelter.

They also received background information on the range of threats that would prompt the opening of a shelter, such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and fires displacing a large resident population.

Upon completion of the damage and needs assessment course, the new shelter managers will be better able to rapidly assess the damage caused by a disaster as well as identify the needs for immediate assistance in relief and reconstruction.

The Government has allocated $1.5 million in this year’s budget to

DDME conducts shelter management training in South Caicos

repair 15 battered shelters across the TCI. Minister of Home Affairs Hon.

Vaden Delroy Williams recently conducted a hurricane preparedness tour of the Islands to assess the state

of readiness of shelters on North and Middle Caicos, Grand Turk, South Caicos, Providenciales and Salt Cay.

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Government was instrumental in post hurricane recovery, says deputy premier

BY DELANA ISLES AS THE tropical Atlantic springs to life the closer it gets to September 7, the deputy premier takes a look back at the Turks and Caicos Islands’ tremendous recovery following the 2017 devastating hurricanes.

In invited comments to the Weekly News recently, Hon. Sean Astwood reflected that while the territory is still in a state of recovery from hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Government’s recently passed budget was designed to help fast track this recovery in certain areas.

Astwood also emphasised that the

TCI’s recovery so far is due in major parts to the Government creating an environment where this can be possible.

“We were able to rebound very quickly, and this is not a political comment, but Government has a lot of credit to get in making sure it happened by sending out the right message, by creating policy that allowed the private sector to rebuild their businesses, especially the hotel industry.

“We really went above and beyond to get them concessions, get them materials, additional labour and to work with them in any way

2018 hurricane activity ramps up While this hurricane season is not projected to be as active or have as many storms as 2017, over the past few days there has been an increase in activity as the peak of the hurricane season draws near.

The tropical Atlantic has been springing to life with the potential for direct impact on some coastal areas in the days ahead.

USA Today reported on Thursday (August 30), that “the sleeping giant may be about to awaken” as hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico is forecast to ramp up over the next couple of weeks.

“Weather models have flipped the switch on the Atlantic hurricane season and see multiple areas of development possible, starting mainly this weekend,” weather.us meteorologist Ryan Maue reportedly said.

One storm could spin up in the Caribbean over the next few days and affect Florida over the Labor

Day weekend.

Looking further ahead, “there is the potential for two or three tropical features spinning over the Atlantic by the second weekend in September,” AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Kottlowski said.

The next tropical storm or hurricane in the Atlantic basin will be called Florence.

People along the US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts, as well as the Caribbean, have enjoyed an extended period with no great concern for tropical storm activity during August.

However, things are beginning change, and that change may escalate during the first couple of weeks of September, USA Today reported.

“There are signs now that wind shear may drop over a significant part of the Atlantic basin over the next couple of weeks,” according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Bernie Rayno.

Wooden boat captured with scores of illegal migrants FIFTY-FIVE illegal migrants from Haiti were caught trying to sneak into the Turks and Caicos Islands by way of a sloop last week Thursday (August 23).

Police reported that the vessel was spotted by the Radar Station personnel late in the evening on the aforementioned date.

Officers from the Marine Branch sea division were quickly dispatched, giving chase and

eventually capturing the white wooden boat.

On board were 47 men and eight women.

The detainees were transported to the South Dock Port and handed over to the Task Force members who escorted them to the Detention Centre for processing.

The men and women are currently awaiting repatriation to Haiti.

possible to get them back out there.”

He noted that in spite of the millions of dollars of damage hotels and other businesses sustained from Irma and Maria, only a few months later - just weeks in some cases many businesses were able to open their doors to the public.

“That’s a miracle, when you look at examples around the region, it doesn’t happen that quickly and they could not do it on their own - it had to be that partnership with the public and private sector to make it happen, with a lot of people working a lot of hours, and a lot of millions and millions of dollars reinvested back into the country.”

He also pointed to the huge dip in revenue the territory was hit with as a result, and the resulting slowing down of some areas of the Government’s functions and bounce back.

“Obviously, government processes and government finances took a huge dip; about 40 to 60 percent that was loss during that period in finances.

“So, Government can’t respond and be as nimble as the private sector with rebuilding, renovating and restoring our schools, etc, and we understand the frustration of the public in that regard, but the reality is what it is.”

He added that as a result of this, they focused the bulk of the capital

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projects’ budget on school repairs for the 2018-2019 financial year.

“Pretty much every government school in the country got some level of damage; that is not an easy thing that you could fix, it requires a serious level of investment to do that and we are working on that.

“We have been working on making makeshift scenarios for classrooms to try and make sure that our kids are hosted in a proper environment, and we are going to be moving Oseta Jolly students out of the sports complex.

“We have rented a new building up on the highway where they will be placed temporary, while the repairs to their school gets done.

“We are taking those types of steps and obviously we are also taking care of our people by having government functions fully up and running.”

GRAND TURK’S RECOVERY Addressing one of the many issues the public has been complaining about the lack of movement on since last year’s storm, the deputy premier pointed to Grand Turk Airport, where infrastructural works will soon begin.

“The work is commencing. We are pushing the contract to try to see when it can be completed as soon as practical, and other things are being done at the airport to make it better.”

He acknowledged that the airport is just one of the things in Grand Turk that needs attention.

“And we are paying attention, Grand Turk needs some serious injection and we need to get some development going up there.

“We have a lot of interest in Grand Turk and we are trying to move those forward. So, I think that by the time we get into the Christmas period we will have a real better feel and sense of the place coming alive.

“And of course the other islands, they are also provided for under the budget.”

He noted that the current budget is a good example of every island getting touched in one way or another.

“We have been very careful and strategic to try and spread whatever funds are available around far enough,” the minister said.

Community clean-up last Saturday, August 25

Filipino Community cleans up the Bight Park THE FILIPINO Community (Filcom) has yet again showed its commitment to being stewards of environmental preservation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Last Saturday, August 25, almost 20 volunteers from the organisation’s membership gathered at the Bight Park in Providenciales for a community clean-up exercise.

Over the course of a few hours, the volunteers collected 30 bags of garbage from the park and its environs, stretching all the way to

Leeward Highway.

The exercise is one of many that the organisation arranges and carries out on a yearly basis around Providenciales.

Showing gratitude for Filcom’s commitment and its clean-up efforts was Amy Avenant of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR).

She commended the group for inspiring others and being an example of environmental stewards in the TCI.

Meanwhile, in the group’s continued environmental efforts, Filcom has initiated its ‘Raffle for a Worthy Cause’ project.

Part of the proceeds from the raffle drawing will be going to the Hope Foundation, a group led by Maxcia Rigby who expressed gratitude at being chosen by Filcom to be the beneficiary of its raffle project this year.

Previously, Filcom supported Oseta Jolly Primary School and Ashley Learning Centre in its raffle.

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TCI aviation needs investment boost PART TWO

Dear Editor, Economic development is often linked with infrastructure development, which means that airports are expected to further the development of the economies of our islands.

Moreover, the connections created between islands and markets represent an important infrastructure asset that generates benefits through enabling foreign direct investment, new business, and other spillover that will positively impact an economy’s productive capacity.

The airports will create a substantial economic impact, both through its own activities and as an enabler of other industries.

By facilitating tourism, airports and air travel generate economic growth, provide jobs, increase revenues from taxes, and foster the conservation of protected areas.

The air transport network in our country could facilitate the delivery of emergency and humanitarian aid relief, and ensure the swift delivery of medical supplies, easy access and

movement in times of emergencies especially medically.

What happens when there is a medical emergency at night in North Caicos and the patient needs immediate care and must be transported via air to Providenciales.

We have the basic infrastructures’ existing already, we need to make repairs on all our airports and improve our runways adequately meeting the requirements to functionally operate to further improve on an air travel industry that is on an upward trajectory globally.

Airports are the new harbours of economic growth and development and, as such, have a critical role to play in both the macro and micro economy of Turks and Caicos Islands.

We need to capitalise on our geographical location and broaden our airport industry to attract not only revenue but profitable businesses to our shores.

As a private pilot, I have flown numerous trips and expended monetarily on several of the southern Bahama Islands such as Inagua, Mayaguana, Long Island

and other islands and cays with small aerodromes.

The experience and service encountered at these aerodromes have always been highly professional and uneventful. This too could be our realities, if we move expeditiously in opening the doors to such economic opportunities for our sister islands.

Envision a private flight coming from Long Island, stopping in Provo for fuel, proceeding to North Caicos for lunch, then Middle Caicos to see the caves, or South Caicos for real authentic seafood. Such a trip would result in earnings for several of our islands.

We are currently limiting ourselves and essentially must think on creating this new line of revenue stream.

Over the years we have seen increased flights and airlines soaring to our shores.

I don’t want to overshadow the progress we have made thus far.

However, we still have ways to go in not only improving our quality of services but to embark on further growing our airport services and travel industry.

Let us implore the relevant authorities to implement strategic planning and infrastructural changes that will have all our airports fully operational.

We urge you to be visionaries in not only focusing on PLS but create the atmosphere that will have flights soaring to our sibling islands and cays.

The bottom line is that we must recreate an industry that will further boost our capacity within

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Expose and flux

BY DAVID TAPFER

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

dynamics of internal party politics could be exposed.

In our opinion the strings that are being pulled by the British behind the scenes are a factor.

If we have one word of advice for our premier it’s ‘expose’.

She should expose these strings. Expose the failures of the London Foreign and Commonwealth Office to offer the means for the PDM or any

Government to work out plans to overcome the problem areas.

Immigration/border control, civil service and safety and police services. Our elected Government will be held responsible for failures in these areas despite the British dictated constitution assigning themselves the responsibility.

What is happening on the opposition side of the parliament?

Dameko Dean, Providenciales

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COMMENTARY

THE HIGH-risk time of the hurricane season is upon us.

While no storms are looming, they could quickly form and arrive at our shores.

If this happens the whole midterm political situation would be side tracked. It happened last year.

Given a peaceful storm season, we are fast approaching the midterm of the current Government.

It is time for both parties to plan where they want to be in 2020.

Is the current PDM Government ruling from a firm position? Has our premier met the expectations of the voters and the other strong members within the PDM fold?

When and if the PDM conducts a convention, the

international airlines, local airline operators and more importantly private pilots’ associations.

The local industry offers a path of advancements for pilots and aviation professions, and that chain flows from student, to flight instructor, to courier pilot, to domestic airline pilot, to international opportunities.

The PNP seems more vocal.

Does the PNP feel the political mess in Britain is now moving to the PNP’s favour?

The PNP problem is leadership.

The current leader now speaks as if he has political capital However in the last election he barely overcame a rank PDM newcomer by 25 votes.

Had a known PDM entity been permitted to run, Washington would have slipped into retirement.

Washy has said he will not seek re-election. Will he rethink that decision in two years?

If not Misick, then who will lead? Josephine Connolly? Akierra Missick, Porsha or Amanda?

Ladies all!

PNP has been in flux for years.

Can they reorganise? Will the trial defendants have a post-verdict opportunity?

Would the country accept Piper, Floyd or Jeffrey Hall back in politics if they were to become available?

Mike and Washy have recently remarried. We now know who pulls their strings.

We wish Mike and his bride well. The third time’s the charm?

Politics in the TCI needs to be viewed in a historic sense. It is not about personalities it is about platform.

The PNP now has a wellestablished reputation for self-enrichment from the organisations funded by our citizens.

The NIB pension fund became a cash cow for the private bank and rich pensions at the expense of the little people.

The health plan filled the pockets of the health leader and wife.

It is not up to the PNP. The ball is in Sharlene’s court. Can she expose the Brits and take the reins for full reform of the mess of 15 years of PNP/ British leadership?

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Governor John Freeman joined on a shelter tour by his wife, the district commissioners for North and Middle Caicos and Government personnel

Governor John Freeman inspects shelters across the Islands

Governor tours TCI’s hurricane shelters

BY OLIVIA ROSE GOVERNOR John Freeman recently conducted a shelter assessment tour across the territory to ensure the facilities are adequately staffed and equipped.

The tour began on Thursday, August 9, and saw the governor and his wife visiting designated shelters

in Grand Turk and North Caicos to assess their readiness.

Freeman has responsibility for disaster management and hurricane preparedness and has urged residents to make every effort to be prepared.

Before the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season began, he said: “Last year, more than any in recent times, taught us that we all need to prepare for the

hurricane season.

“None of us who lived through hurricanes Irma and Maria and who witnessed the devastation caused by both storms can be in any doubt that preparation is key.

“We need to make ourselves ready to the best of our individual and collective abilities.

“As I said last year and want to say again, I am determined to

play my part in the collective task of mitigating risks so as to make ourselves - as an Islands-wide community - as ready as possible.

“I know too that this remains the shared objective of the premier and of other ministers as well as of all relevant agencies both public and private.”

He said that while the Department of Disaster Management and

Emergencies (DDME) is already actively engaged the onus is on every individual to be ready.

“This is not just about DDME or of Government more widely, it is also a task for us as individuals and as members of families to prepare and protect ourselves and our properties as best we can.

“We, once more, all have a part to play.”

Doctorate degrees – A dime a dozen

BY DR CARLTON MILLS THE TURKS and Caicos Islands is rapidly becoming a country where manufactured doctorate degrees are being handed out like what the British once termed ‘grant in aid’.

Strange enough, there are people who have barely completed secondary level education who are being awarded these degrees.

There are those who also insist that they be addressed as doctor ‘so and so’.

There are honorary doctorates and there are earned doctorates.

The TCI has set a new stage, ‘purchased doctorates’.

The honorary doctorates are usually awarded to someone for outstanding work or service in a particular field. This is just a recognition.

The earned doctorate on the other hand, is different. The successful candidate first of all must have completed their bachelors’ and masters’ degrees

before being admitted to pursue the doctorate.

Some institutions of higher learning also insist on a quality of performance in the previous degrees as a matriculation requirement.

Some universities also conduct an interview with the prospective candidate to make a further judgement on the individual’s ability to pursue this level of work.

The doctorate is usually a minimum of four years of study as a full time student. The length of time for a part time student varies.

Some institutions require a course work component for the PhD. There is also the EdD which has a course work component and dissertation.

The length of the dissertation for the PhD is 80,000 words or more. In the case of the EdD, some institutions require that you do six 6,000 word research papers over a two or so year period.

Additionally, there is the dissertation which is about 50,000 or more words in length.

The individual must also be able

Dr Carlton Mills

to clearly demonstrate that he or she has the ability to successful complete the requirements.

This is not the end. You are appointed a supervisor by the university who helps to guide and support you through the research process.

When the dissertation is completed, the individual has to defend what he or she has researched

before a panel.

One of the panel members is usually someone from the university where the candidate is registered.

The other panel member is from an outside university. He might not even know the candidate. What is important here is the work that is being reviewed.

This individual usually has the final say in determining whether the candidate meets the criteria or not.

The idea behind this is to determine whether this was an independent piece of research work done by the candidate.

A doctorate degree is not an award that is bestowed on an individual overnight. It’s a lengthy and tedious exercise.

If the TCI continues on this current path, we will develop a reputation where people see us as being ‘faked’, a country where short cuts are done to be successful. This is not healthy for this ‘beautiful by nature’ country.

I hereby call on the chairman of the Higher Board of Education to look into this matter as a matter of

urgency.

Many of these institutions that are granting these awards are not accredited in no sense of the word.

People gravitate towards them because of ease of acquiring a piece of qualification.

The concern also is that, why is it that these doctorates are awarded primarily in one discipline?

We have to ensure that we have high standards and procedures regarding how institutions in this country grant such awards.

We need to have the necessary requirements and standards in place regarding how such institutions operate.

They need to be regulated and follow the prescribed protocol of awarding degrees.

This cannot be allowed to continue. It is only making a mockery of systems where individuals had to work hard to achieve this level of success.

We cannot afford to be the laughing stock of the region.

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Tourist Board hosts social media influencers SOCIAL media sites were crammed with picturesque photos of the Turks and Caicos Islands this week after four young influencers visited the territory.

The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board and Bianca Sands on Grace Bay hosted the travel trend setters as part of a marketing campaign to promote brand TCI. Amy Seder (@amyseder), Brandon Burkley (@bburkley), Mel Vandersluis (@mvandersluis) and Mike Homsy (@mhomsy) captured photographs, video and drone footage during their five day visit.

They also documented their island exploits live to their audiences of up to 400,000 with Instagram stories.

The content will be used in future marketing campaigns by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board.

Director of Tourism Ramon Andrews said: “The effective use of social media is a significant component of our overall marketing strategy at the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board.

“We acknowledge the importance of a strong presence on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook and we’ve seen the tremendous results we can achieve with quality content.

“By working with social media influencers, the Tourist Board is able to gain exposure and promote Turks and Caicos to a targeted audience.”

The influencers are based in Montreal, Canada and California, USA, according to a Tourist Board statement on Monday (August 27).

They have completed many promotional campaigns for brands and luxury destinations worldwide and specialise in travel and leisure content.

During their visit they were treated to an authentic TCI experience with activities including a day trip with Sweet Seas to North and Middle Caicos, a sunset cruise with Sun Charters (Atabeyra), kiteboarding lesson with Kite Provo, volunteering at the Potcake Place, horseback riding with Provo Ponies and a visit to Sapodilla Bay. The trip was complemented with dining experiences courtesy of Crackpot Kitchen, Mudjin Bar and Grill, Bugaloo’s Conch Crawl and culminated with the Island Fish Fry where they were treated to a private junkanoo experience.

Elisha Jennings, senior public relations officer of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, said: “Our team at the Tourist Board was excited to collaborate with Bianca Sands on this project and help to organise a comprehensive, authentic Turks and Caicos Islands experience for the group.

“It was extremely important that we utilise this opportunity to gain exposure for our sister islands, North and Middle Caicos and they had an incredible time exploring beyond Providenciales.”

Photos of and by Amy Seder can be found at @amyseder

Photos of and by Brandon Burkley can be found at @bburkley

Photos of and by Mel Vandersluis can be found at @mvandersluis

Photos of and by Mike Homsy can be found at @mhomsy

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Part of the gathering at the Government’s first agriculture seminar

Visiting Jamaican delegation imparts agriculture knowledge to local farmers

TCI turns to Jamaica for agricultural expertise

BY DELANA ISLES FARMERS in the Turks and Caicos Islands could soon see themselves getting much-needed help and support to boost the territory’s agriculture sector, with an aim towards local food security.

Spearheading the Government’s first agriculture seminar was the Ministry of Agriculture headed by Hon. Edwin Astwood, who was joined by local farmers this past Monday (August 27).

Farmers came from Middle and North Caicos, Providenciales, South Caicos, Grand Turk and Salt Cay to listen to Jamaican agriculture experts at the Blue Haven resort.

They welcomed to the territory current Minister of Agriculture in Jamaica, William Hutchinson and his delegation Chief Technical Director Courtney Cole and Peter Thompson, CEO of Rural, Agricultural, Development, Authority.

The trio visited the TCI on the invitation of Astwood, to share their knowledge, skills and lessons they learned in Jamaica’s agriculture sector over the years.

Agriculture is a critical sector of the Jamaican economy, employing almost 19 percent of the population and accounting for nine percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

During remarks to the press, Astwood said that the TCI could be doing a lot more when it comes to agriculture and securing the territory’s food supply, at the same time acknowledging that the sector is still in its infancy stage.

As such, he said he decided to reach out to the Jamaican experts to help the TCI’s fledgling industry in its development.

“Last year a team from the Ministry of Agriculture and a few farmers went over to Jamaica to view their agriculture show and the hospitality we received from the ministry and the minister Hon. Hutchinson and was overwhelming.

They really took care of team TCI when we were in Jamaica.

“Minister Hutchinson is very experienced in agriculture. He has been in the political realm for a number of years.

“He is a farmer and he has also

seen the sector grow in Jamaica, so we are happy to have him here to impart his knowledge and the Jamaican experience for the farmers in TCI,” Astwood explained.

Among the things the delegation will be doing while in the territory, is signing a memorandum of understanding with the TCI Government in the area of agriculture.

“We’re trying to see if we can work out an MOU in many of the areas where the TCI is having issues…to assist farmers here with some of the basic technical assistance and speaking to some of the farmers,” Jamaican Minister William Hutchinson told the press.

“We are looking to see if we can get some workers from Jamaica to come over here and help with some basic agriculture assistance that is needed here.”

He said that the Jamaican government is now in the process of developing the agriculture sector on a structural basis, stating that his team will also be imparting this knowledge to their TCI counterparts when the cooperation agreement has

been reached and signed.

“One complaint of the farmers here is that there is no government assistance and if they got the assistance then they can supply more produce,” the minister observed.

He pointed to the large and booming hotel industry in the TCI, noting that if local farmers were given the necessary tools and help, they could tap into that industry, making the territory’s agriculture sector sustainable and even prosperous.

He added that another plus for the TCI is that it already has the land to produce and the irrigation system required for a good farming industry.

“If we had water like you had, we would be booming,” Hutchinson said.

Courtney Cole, Jamaica’s chief technical director for special projects, suggested that the TCI should look at how it can focus on a few agriculture products that can be grown in abundance on island and do these well.

This, Cole said, would stop the importation of those items from the United States and ensure fresher and cheaper produce.

“I don’t know what the food import bill here is, but TCI can target a percentage of that, and say well let us do two or four products from it and see how you can supply.

“This would result in import substitution, and even though the country might have a surplus, you could still have a bigger surplus, and whatever you save from importing produce then you can plow that into the development of your infrastructure for agriculture, because agriculture is not going to go far if you don’t have proper infrastructure,” Cole noted.

Addressing the MOU that the TCI is looking to sign with Jamaica, Minister Astwood noted that the Government is keen to put things in place where local farmers can get training and where they can have access to the latest farming and breeding technology - knowledge that Jamaica already has.

He said the fact that the TCI is already very familiar with Jamaica and the Jamaican product, makes that country the perfect one for the territory to learn from in the Caribbean region.

Altruistic pair create restaurant training for Five Cays youth A BUSINESS owner and a young athlete have joined forces to train Five Cays youngsters on the skills of restaurant management.

Bugaloo’s CEO Michael Stolow and Lashano Pierre created the ‘Each One Teach One’ programme together to boost career prospects for young people in the area.

“This area has a reputation of being one of the most underappreciated communities in Providenciales,” Stolow said.

“With crime a constant threat and on the rise, I’m always looking for ways to make a difference.”

Stolow and Pierre became friends when the restaurant founder began sponsoring his expenses for studying in the UK. “My friendship with Pierre has only reinforced my belief that anyone can turn their life around if they have a little help. This project will do exactly that.”

Pierre chose the first three candidates to take part in the programme and they have enjoyed a variety of hands on training.

“They have blossomed on the job,” Stolow said, “giving suggestions, insight and showing a

great sense of responsibility.

“We are very pleased. Five Cays is the home of Bugaloo’s and we want to give back. We are training them in both front and back of the house management.

“Once they have experience, they have a career and a chance to make a good life. This is the mission of ‘Each One Teach One’.”

Stolow is a visionary who opened Bugaloo’s restaurant and bar against the advice of a host of people.

He succeeded beyond even his expectations and has now taken his vision and focused it on the youth of Five Cays.

Bugaloo’s CEO Michael Stolow and Lashano Pierre have created the programme together

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Government members show support for the student graduates at Beaches

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson presents a graduate with his certificate

Students graduate six week resort internship MORE than 80 students took part in a six week internship at the TCI’s largest resort this summer.

They graduated the Summer Student Programme run by Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa on August 24.

According to a Tourist Board statement on Monday (August 27), they were all awarded certificates

during a congratulatory ceremony.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication, both attended the event.

Director of Tourism Ramon Andrews used the opportunity to applaud the accomplishments of the students.

“I am extremely proud of our students and offer my congratulations on the successful completion of their summer internship,” he said.

“We have been able to gain insight into their valuable experience over the past six weeks and I’m happy that our students were able to acquire real-world experience by working in the various departments at Beaches

Turks and Caicos.”

He said he hoped that their experiences at Beaches gave them practical knowledge and skills that they will use for years to come.

“I would also like to express appreciation to Beaches Turks and Caicos for providing hands-on learning and training opportunities for our students and exposing them

to the many positions available in the hotel industry,” he said.

“Their consistency in this regard is admirable and I hope that it will inspire other properties to offer similar opportunities.”

The students carried out work experience in departments such as food and beverage, watersports and front office.

Chamber hosts distinguished guest speaker

Edison L Sumner is CEO and director of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce

A TELECOMS chief and financial expert from the Bahamas will be giving a talk to attendees at the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce’s next AGM. As well as being a business leader Edison L Sumner is CEO and director of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation.

He will be speaking to guests at the meeting from 6pm on September 12 at Unit B201 in Graceway Plaza, Providenciales.

Everyone is welcome to attend but only Providenciales Chamber of Commerce members can vote.

According to an email blast from the chamber on Tuesday (August 28), Sumner is co-founder, president and CEO of IP Solutions International, a multi-media telecommunications company.

Prior to his current assignment, he served with distinction as a senior executive in the financial and corporate service industry in the Bahamas for over 12 years.

And before that he tenured as assistant

accountant at the Bahamas Maritime Authority in London, England.

Sumner serves on several boards including The Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund, the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality, Veritas Consultants, the National Tripartite Council, the National Economic Advisory Committee, the Music Project, The Investment Group Co, the National Insurance Board and the Insurance Advisory Committee.

He also formerly served in the Private Sector Education Task Force for Value Added Tax, the National Development Plan Sector Expert Team, the Council of International Arbitration in the Bahamas, the National Health Insurance Advisory Committee, the Bahamas Parole and Probations Committee, and the Bahamas Domestic Investments Board.

Sumner received his education and training at London Guildhall University and City University, London, England.

He is a Certified Financial Consultant, a Fellow of the

Institute of Financial Consultants, an Associate of the Institute of Financial Planning, an Affiliate of the Securities Institute, and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Analyst.

Sumner has participated in numerous local and international financial and legal conferences and was the first Bahamian to graduate from the Institute of SME Finance.

He was honoured in 2007 by the Bahamas Financial Services Board as finalist for ‘Executive of the Year’ and was recognised for his outstanding contributions to the development of the financial services industry of The Bahamas.

In 2016, Sumner was appointed a Justice of the Peace for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and in 2017 he joined the Honorary Consular Corp (HCC) as Honorary Consul for the Republic of Namibia in the Bahamas.

Sumner is also heavily involved in the civic and cultural communities as one of the Bahamas’ leading gospel music recording and performing artists and also serves as a leader in his local church.

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Gov't's quarterly town hall meetings are underway ON TUESDAY, August 28, government ministers and other officials commenced their quarterly public meetings across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Members of the public are being urged to come out and make their voices heard on issues to be discussed.

Among issues the government officials will be addressing are: budget highlights: 2017-2018 achievements and 2018-2019 spending priorities, work in progress in ministries, island specific issues and progress report on the Change Document.

This past Tuesday, they met with Grand Turk residents at the Anglican Church, Dillon Hall.

This will be followed by

another meeting this Friday (August 31) with South Caicos residents at the New Community Centre at 6.30pm.

The meetings will then move to Middle Caicos on Monday, September 3, at the Conch Bar Community Centre at 2pm, followed another meeting at the Kew Community Centre for North Caicos residents later that same day at 6.30pm.

Salt Cay residents are invited out to the Salt Shed for 1pm meeting on Thursday, September 6.

The series of meetings will then conclude at the Graceway Sports Centre in Providenciales on Monday, September 10, at 6.30pm.

Watersports operators discuss local industry

Bromeliad plant BROMELIAD plant care is a breeze. Bromeliads are unique, low-maintenance plants related to pineapples.

They don’t need much water and will grow happily in a low light environment. Their tough leaves are impervious to most insects.

With their often spotted or striped leaves, bromeliads are more exotic in their appearance than many other plants.

They are unique in that they are nearly as striking out of bloom as they are when flowering.

Although flowers are not exactly what they produce. A bromeliad produces an inflorescence with colourful bracts.

Whatever you call them, they are beautiful and long lasting when they appear.

The leaves of a bromeliad are arranged in a rosette. This forms a natural ‘cup’ which holds water just like a manmade cup does.

In the rainforests from which it hails, the bromeliad is an epiphyte.

It attaches itself to trees and uses its cup to catch the rain.

Because the roots of epiphytes are not really functional, bromeliads have small root systems.

Pot your bromeliad in a container just large enough to hold it without tipping over. Use any fast draining potting mix. Something with a lot of

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peat or bark in it will work nicely.

You can water your plant by pouring water into the cup or onto the soil, or both. Just don’t allow the soil to become saturated.

Add a small amount of liquid fertiliser to the water every once in a while. Bromeliads do not need much food.

In the wild, these plants often live on the jungle floor where not much sunlight filters through. You can also spot some in our Turks and Caicos Islands bushes.

But just because they don’t need bright light does not mean that they don’t need any.

A bromeliad’s leaves are so thick and tough that not many insects are interested in feasting upon them.

Unfortunately, they are vulnerable to one of the arch villains of the garden. Scale has two forms: the crawlers which are invisible, and the mature bugs which look like brown dots attached to the leaves.

Good bromeliad plant care

requires that you check the undersides of the leaves periodically for these beastly pests.

If you find them and there are only a few, wash them off with a soapy sponge and rinse the plant off.

Follow this with a horticultural oil spray.

Repeat the soap and oil treatment each week for a month. Then keep a close eye on the plant so you can catch any re-infestation in the early stages.

Each bromeliad plant blooms just once. The inflo can last for months.

Once it dies, you can remove it.

The mother plant will live for as long another two years. During this time, she will not bloom again, but she will produce pups.

These offshoots will emerge all around the base of the momma.

Instead of one plant, you'll end up with a cluster.

You can leave the pups with the mom or separate them as you see fit.

I think they re-bloom quicker if left together.

DIVE operators, tour leaders and beach vendors attended Government hosted meetings to air their views on the TCI’s watersports industry earlier this month.

The Department of Maritime and Shipping and the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) held events in Providenciales and Grand Turk.

It was an opportunity for the regulators and users of the marine space on each island to come together and discuss the various issues and challenges of the industry.

An August 29 statement from the DECR explained that discussions during the meetings encouraged a mutual platform for all parties present to raise their concerns. “…with the aim of developing solutions to the issues and challenges raised.”

The main issues raised during the meetings were the provision of and clear demarcation for access to ramps, beach and boat access lanes,

watersports operators navigating dangerously, dangerous operation of jet skis, improper disposal of conch shells on the beach by operators, captains anchoring vessels on the reef and maintenance to swim and dive moorings.

The talks concluded with the understanding that there will be quarterly meetings held on both islands to ensure that concerns of the Government and the private sector are being addressed effectively and in a timely manner.

The next round of meetings is scheduled for November with specific dates to be announced in October.

The statement concluded: “The Government would like to thank everyone who attended for their cooperation and would like to encourage stakeholders to attend future sessions as we work together to develop and sustain the Turks and Caicos Islands’ ‘beautiful by nature’ tourism product.”

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Science & Technology

Deep forehead wrinkles may signal a higher risk for cardiovascular mortality ARE wrinkles just an inevitable consequence of aging, or could they signal something more sinister?

According to research presented in Munich this week at the ESC Congress 2018, the annual conference of the European Society of Cardiology, people who have lots of deep forehead wrinkles, more than is typical for their age, may have a higher risk of dying of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Assessing brow wrinkles could be an easy, low-cost way to identify people in a high-risk category for CVD. “You can’t see or feel risk factors like high cholesterol or hypertension,” says study author Yolande Esquirol, associate professor of occupational health at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse in France. “We explored forehead wrinkles as a marker because it’s so simple and visual.

Just looking at a person’s face could sound an alarm, then we could give advice to lower risk.”

That advice could include straightforward lifestyle changes like getting more exercise or eating healthier food. “Of course, if you have a person with a potential cardiovascular risk, you have to check classical risk factors like blood pressure as well as lipid and blood

glucose levels, but you could already share some recommendations on lifestyle factors,” Dr Esquirol points out.

Risk of heart disease increases as people age, but lifestyle and medical interventions can mitigate the danger.

The challenge is in identifying highrisk patients early enough to make a difference.

According to the study authors, previous research has analysed different visible signs of aging to see if they can presage cardiovascular disease. In prior studies, crow’s feet showed no relationship with cardiovascular risk but these tiny wrinkles near the eyes are a consequence not just of age but also of facial movement. A link has been detected between malepattern baldness, earlobe creases, xanthelasma (pockets of cholesterol under the skin) and a higher risk of heart disease, but not with an increased risk of actually dying (2).

The authors of the current prospective study investigated a different visible marker of age -horizontal forehead wrinkles -- to see if they had any value in assessing cardiovascular risk in a group of 3,200 working adults. Participants, who were all healthy and were aged 32, 42, 52 and 62 at the beginning of the study, were examined by

According to new research people who have lots of deep forehead wrinkles, more than is typical for their age, may have a higher risk of dying of cardiovascular disease

physicians who assigned scores depending on the number and depth of wrinkles on their foreheads. A score of zero meant no wrinkles while a score of three meant “numerous deep wrinkles.”

The study participants were followed for 20 years, during which time 233 died of various causes.

Of these, 15.2% had score two and three wrinkles. 6.6% had score one wrinkles and 2.1% had no wrinkles.

The authors found that people with wrinkle score of one had a slightly

higher risk of dying of cardiovascular disease than people with no wrinkles.

Those who had wrinkle scores of two and three had almost 10 times the risk of dying compared with people who had wrinkle scores of zero, after adjustments for age, gender, education, smoking status, blood pressure, heart rate, diabetes and lipid levels, “The higher your wrinkle score, the more your cardiovascular mortality risk increases,” explains Dr Esquirol.

Furrows in your brow are not

a better method of evaluating cardiovascular risk than existing methods, such as blood pressure and lipid profiles, but they could raise a red flag earlier, at a simple glance.

The researchers don’t yet know the reason for the relationship, which persisted even when factors like job strain were taken into account, but theorise that it could have to do with atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup. Atherosclerosis is a major contributor to heart attacks and other cardiovascular events.

Changes in collagen protein and oxidative stress seem to play a part both in atherosclerosis and wrinkles.

Also, blood vessels in the forehead are so small they may be more sensitive to plaque build-up meaning wrinkles could one of the early signs of vessel aging.

“Forehead wrinkles may be a marker of atherosclerosis,” says Dr Esquirol.

“This is the first time a link has been established between cardiovascular risk and forehead wrinkles so the findings do need to be confirmed in future studies,” cautions Dr Esquirol, “but the practice could be used now in physicians’ offices and clinics.”

“It doesn’t cost anything and there is no risk,” concluded Dr Esquirol.

(Sciencedaily)

Google and Harvard use AI to predict earthquake aftershocks RESEARCHERS from Google’s AI division and Harvard University have created an AI model capable of predicting the location of aftershocks up to one year after a major earthquake. The model was trained on 199 major earthquake events, followed by 130,000 aftershocks, and was found to be more accurate than a method used to predict aftershocks today.

Aftershocks included in the dataset used to train the neural network took place in a perimeter that stretches 50 kilometers vertically and 100 kilometres horizontally from each earthquake epicenter.

“We found that after feeding these model stress changes into the neural network, the neural network could sort of predict aftershock locations in the testing dataset more accurately

than the sort of baseline Coulomb failure stress change criterion that’s used a lot in studies of aftershock locations,” Phoebe DeVries of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University told VentureBeat in a phone interview.

Data used to train the model came from noteworthy earthquakes over the past few decades, such as the 2004 Sumatra earthquake, the 2011 earthquake in Japan, the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the 1994 Northridge earthquake near Los Angeles.

The results were published today in the journal Nature. The study was authored by DeVries, alongside Google machine learning researchers Martin Wattenberg and Fernanda Viégas and Google AI recruiting lead

Brendan Meade.

No actual seismologists took part in the research, though DeVries and Meade consider themselves to be computational earth scientists.

Lessons learned training the AI model will be used to explore an even bigger question: What triggers earthquakes?

“While most neural networks are extraordinarily difficult to interpret, and are sometimes referred to as black boxes, I think because we had some idea of the physics that might be involved in this, we brought with us knowledge that the transfer of stresses via elasticity was important,” Meade told VentureBeat in a phone interview. “It turned out that our result was interpretable. We could look at what was coming out of this network and actually make sense

Aftershocks are especially harmful to already damaged buildings.

of it, and it’s actually pointed us to some possibly different physical theories of what causes earthquake triggering, and so it’s leading us in a new direction, which is exciting for us.”

The model is unable to factor in earthquakes produced by other major natural disasters, such as a volcanic eruption, Meade said.

“Any machine learning application, whether or not the neural network has inferential power, really depends not only on the architecture but on the training set used for it, and we used no training sets related to volcanoes or anything like that, so we have no reason to believe at all it would work for events like that,” he said.

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PORTS PROJECT MANAGER

The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking an outstanding professional to serve in the role of Ports Project Manager.

Just one drink a day leads to health risks.

No alcohol safe to drink, global study confirms

BAD news for those who enjoy what they think is a healthy glass of wine a day.

A large new global study published in the Lancet has confirmed previous research which has shown that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.

The researchers admit moderate drinking may protect against heart disease but found that the risk of cancer and other diseases outweighs these protections.

A study author said its findings were the most significant to date because of the range of factors considered.

HOW RISKY IS MODERATE DRINKING? The Global Burden of Disease study looked at levels of alcohol use and its health effects in 195 countries, including the UK, between 1990 and 2016.

Analysing data from 15 to 95-year-olds, the researchers compared people who did not drink at all with those who had one alcoholic drink a day.

They found that out of 100,000 non-drinkers, 914 would develop an alcoholrelated health problem such as cancer or suffer an injury.

But an extra four people would be affected if they drank one alcoholic drink a day.

For people who had two alcoholic drinks a day, 63 more developed a condition within a year and for those who consumed five drinks every day, there was an increase of 338 people, who developed a health problem.

One of the study authors, Prof Sonia Saxena, a researcher at Imperial College London and a practising GP, said: “One drink a day does represent a small increased risk, but adjust that to the UK population as a whole and it represents a far bigger number, and most people are not drinking just one drink a day.”

OVERVIEW: The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is a selfsupporting public statutory body established in 2008 for the management of maritime affairs. The port system consists of three international ports on Providenciales, South Caicos and Grand Turk as well as domestic ports at Bellefield Landing, North Caicos and Dean’s Dock, Salt Cay. The port system is important for international and domestic connectivity. It is essential that all facilities are operated in compliance with local regulations and international standards. This position seeks to ensure port infrastructure is properly maintained to support efficient and effective port operations; and support planning and timely implementation of port improvement projects throughout the ports system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Under general direction of the Deputy Director of Ports, the Ports Project Manager shall plan, organize, integrate and oversee the engineering/construction work of the Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos.

• The holder of the post will provide expert professional assistance and support on engineering, construction and major maintenance, and related facilities matters; and performs related duties as assigned.

• He/she will be responsible for basic engineering designs and concepts, project management, surveying, consultancy and construction contract administration, construction inspection, scheduling and quality control, cost estimating, and overseeing maintenance programs.

• The holder will have to travel within the Islands to undertake works throughout the ports system.

• The post holder will work closely with PWD in carrying out the job responsibilities.

• The incumbent is expected to support high-level decision making within general policy guidelines and utilize exemplary and analytical skills on matters that are critical to the operational success of the Ports Authority.

PROJECT SPECIFIC DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Prepare regular condition reports on facilities and port infrastructure to inform capital budget formulation • Prepare project concepts, scope of works and cost estimates as inputs to preparation of business cases and project proposals • Prepare terms of reference, assist with contracting and oversee inputs of external engineers engaged by the Ports Authority

from time to time • Review and approve the design drawings on behalf of the Ports Authority to ensure compliance with the designs of projects.

• Assist with the preparation of Contract Documents using FIDIC conditions of contract.

• Oversee facilities modification, including obtaining estimates on equipment, labour, materials and other related costs and requirements.

• Review testing methods and materials in the lab when necessary.

• Monitor and approve construction progress.

• Preparation of Engineer Certificates for progressed work.

• Liaise with the Public Works Department to implementation of work plans • Provide weekly/monthly (or as determined) progress reports of projects to the Director and Deputy Director of Ports as inputs to Operations Report to be sent to the Board • Engage and manage subcontractors and service providers to ensure minimal interruptions.

• Be a standing participant of the Infrastructure Subcommittee of the Board of Directors and provide secretariat service by preparing action reports and follow reports on outcome for such meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge and experience in planning and managing port related projects • Knowledge of Contract management and FIDIC Conditions of Contracts • Knowledge of public procurement processes highly desirable • Knowledge of Planning Ordinance Regulations and Building Codes of the Turks and Caicos Islands • Knowledge of AutoCAD and other costing and design software will be an asset • Knowledge in MS Project would be an asset MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Under Graduate Degree from a recognized university with a major in civil engineering or a closely related field; and at least twelve years of responsible management experience in the design, construction and maintenance of diverse and complex public facilities, with civil engineering and construction experience.

Qualification/Certification in Project Management would be an asset.

Salary and Allowances: $72,000 per annum.

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), certified copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications should be addressed to: Director, Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands Envelopes should have the subject “Ports Project Manager” clearly marked on the front and can be delivered to the Ports Authority Office at South Dock, Providenciales, or

Emailed to: HR Manager at dsimms@portstci.com.

The subject line in the email should read “Ports Project Manager”.

Deadline for submission: September 3, 2018. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted. A full job description is available on our website at www.ports.tc.

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Entertainment West finally apologises for saying slavery was a choice KANYE West learned his history lesson.

The 41-year-old rapper finally walked back controversial remarks in a bizarre TMZ appearance in May, during which he said slavery was a choice.

“I have never really approached or addressed the slavery comment fully. And it’s not something for me to overly intellectualise. This is something about the fact that it hurt people’s feelings and the way that I presented that piece of information.

I could present it in a way more calm way, but I was ramped up. And I apologise,” West said on 107.5 WGCI Chicago Wednesday.

“I don’t know if I properly apologized for how the slavery comment made people feel. I’m sorry for the one-two effect of the MAGA hat into the slave comment, and I’m sorry for people that felt let down by that moment. And I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to talk to you about the way I was thinking and what I was going through.”

West said the response for his comments showed “how much black people love me and how much black people count on me and depend on me and I appreciate that.”

As for his friendship with President Trump, West returned to a question from Jimmy Kimmel about

Clayne Crawford co-starred in “Lethal Weapon” alongside Damon Wayans before being fired in May.

Fired ‘Lethal Weapon’ star denies allegations of on-set misconduct Kanye West said he’s sorry that people “felt let down” when he said slavery was a choice.

whether POTUS cares about black people.

“I feel that (Trump) cares about the way black people feel about him, and he would like for black people to like him like they did when he was cool in the rap songs and all this,” West said, still not particularly answering the question. “(He’ll) do the things that are necessary to make that happen because he’s got an ego like all the rest of us, and he wants to be the greatest President, and he knows that

he can’t be the greatest President without the acceptance of the black community. So it’s something he’s gonna work towards, but we’re gonna have to speak to him.”

Since his rambling May remarks to the gossip site, West has stayed busy, including the releases of five albums he produced. He’s also rehired his management team, led by Scooter Braun and John Monopoly, after severing ties with much of his inner circle earlier this year.

(NYDailynews)

CLAYNE Crawford, who was axed from the Fox reboot of “Lethal Weapon” in May after multiple reports of emotional abuse and creating a hostile environment on set, says the allegations against him were false and even accused coworkers of blackmailing him.

Crawford was reprimanded twice on set during last season when, he claims, he spoke out about unsafe work conditions. Co-star Damon Wayans also shared photos and videos of injuries he sustained after he was hit in the head by

falling shrapnel while filming a scene directed by Crawford. Video, acquired by Variety, also shows Crawford cursing at an assistant director over the noise level.

On the Drinkin’ Bros podcast, released Monday, Crawford said he knew about “those tapes.”

“They had been blackmailing me with that…anytime I had a problem with [Damon Wayans],” Crawford said of his co-star, who allegedly wouldn’t do table reads or film in certain locations, including churches because he’s a Jehovah’s Witness.

Janet Jackson pays tribute to Michael on his 60th birth anniversary JANET Jackson was certainly remembering the good times with her brother Michael on what would have been his 60th birthday.

The “Rhythm Nation” singer released a sneak preview of a new music video inspired by one of Michael’s most famous clips on Wednesday, the day he would have celebrated turning 60.

The teaser, for a Daddy Yankee collaboration called “Made For Now,” is a reimagining of Michael’s Egyptian-themed 1992 video for his hit “Remember the Time.”

As a refresher, the original video starred Eddie Murphy as a pharaoh, Iman as a queen and Magic Johnson in an Egyptian palace.

A bored Iman requested entertainment, but was not impressed – until, of course, Jackson appeared to sing “Remember the Time.”

In Jackson’s version, she plays a character similar to Iman’s, who auditions several dancers including social media star Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor. The clip was directed

by Kwaylon “BlameItOnKway”

The film, which has been approved by the singer, actress and businesswoman, will be “much more a character study than a music film”.

Rihanna documentary coming to a screen near you soon Janet Jackson’s latest music video pays tribute to her brother Michael on what would have been his 60th birthday.

Rogers and Diamond Batiste.

Jackson reportedly met Rogers at the Billboard Music Awards in May, and it was there that he hatched the idea.

The King of Pop died in 2009 at age 50 at his home in Los Angeles.

Tributes have poured in from

friends and fans in honor of his birthday, including from brother Jackie who wrote that he misses Michael every day.

DJ Mark Ronson, meanwhile, released a special remix of “Diamonds Are Invincible” in celebration.

A DOCUMENTARY on Barbadianborn international superstar Rihanna, which has been in the works since April 2016, should be released later this year.

Director Peter Berg has told Slash Film that it will be out in about two months.

He said the film, which has been approved by the singer, actress and businesswoman, will be “much more a character study than a music film”.

Berg praised the singer, whom he worked with her first film,

‘Battleship’ in 2012, for her enthusiasm on the project.

“I think she’s an extraordinary young woman and it really is kind of a pretty comprehensive profile of what goes in to making her this talent that she is. The work ethic, the talent, luck, the hustle, the vision,” Berg said. “She’s a really, really interesting woman and the movie will be out in about a month and half, two months we’ll be able to start showing it.”

There’s no word yet on the name of the documentary. (Caribbean360)

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A reporter with 8 - 10 year’s experience in court and community reporting. Successful applicant must be committed, a good team player and one who is willing to work long hours. An exciting position for an unmarried man or woman who is seeking a career with an established on-island publication. Must have a driver’ s license, must be familiar with the computer and should have a working knowledge of photography. Salary will be based on experience.

A vacancy has arisen for a new position for domestic staff on Providenciales. The position is for two people, preferably a couple, and will involve: 1. Caring for an elderly and infirm person, and other family members, including some night work.

2. Light domestic cleaning, housekeeping and shopping duties.

3. Gardening, home and pool maintenance and general maintenance duties.

4. Designing and implementing a physical care / exercise regime for the person to receive care.

Hours 40 per week each, some overtime possible.

Pay: $2,500.00 per month, plus accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Full driving license, or willing to learn quickly.

• Belonger or PRC (with full right to work) holder only.

• Elder caregiver qualifications and experience.

• Home maintenance / Pool maintenance experience.

• Phys Ed. Qualifications or experience.

• Cooking, housekeeping skills.

Please apply in writing to [CORIATS ATTENTION DS] with a c.v. and details of relevant work experience, and references to ds@coriats.com. Interested persons should also apply to the Labour Department. Deadline for submissions is 3rd September 2018.

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Come Be a Spa Tropique Girl!

Spa Tropique is on the hunt to find the best massage therapists on island! If you have at least three years of experience with a four star spa and have an upbeat and positive personality, we hope you will come and meet with us! If you are experienced in facials and nails-even better!

Applicants must be able to speak and write English fluently, have a clean driver’s license and their own vehicle in excellent working condition. Please see further requirements for applicants below.

We look forward to meeting you! Deadline for applications is: September 15, 2018.

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, Australia, Jamaica, Thailand or Philippines.

• Completed a massage course of at least 1800 hours plus and 6 months of practical training.

• Certified in Reflexology, Hot Stone, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofacial Release, Prenatal Massage, Shiatsu.

• Other Modalities Required: Esthetician Licensing, Waxing, Manicure and Pedicures • At least 3 years experience with a spa rated 4 stars or above.

• Their own vehicle in excellent working order and a clean license • Fluent spoken and written English (A written exam will be provided).

• Basic computer skills for use of company software • Be available to work 9am-7pm every day. Weekends and holiday are a must. (Schedules are subject to change).

Renumeration: $6.25 hourly plus commission and gratuities.

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.

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Hurricane season coming to life in Atlantic HURRICANE activity in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico is forecast to ramp up over the next couple of weeks. “Weather models have flipped the switch on the Atlantic hurricane season and see multiple areas of development possible, starting mainly this weekend,” weather.us meteorologist Ryan Maue said.

One storm could spin up in the Caribbean over the next few days and affect Florida over the Labor Day weekend. Looking further ahead, “there is the potential for two or three tropical features spinning over the Atlantic by the second weekend in September,” AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Kottlowski said.

The next tropical storm or hurricane in the Atlantic basin will be called Florence.

One of the reasons for the predicted increase in activity is that wind shear, which tends to rip apart developing hurricanes, appears to be decreasing.

“There are signs now that wind shear may drop over a significant part of the Atlantic basin over the next couple of weeks,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno.

It’s too early to predict exactly where or when any storm might form or whether a storm will affect land areas.

“When models start suggesting

Haiti is no stranger to flooding and destruction from disaster.

Haiti gets help paying catastrophe insurance premiums The region is expected to be very active in the coming weeks.

tropical cyclone development many days in advance in multiple parts of the Atlantic basin, while they might not be right about exactly when and where, it does indicate that the atmosphere is changing and it’s about to get busy overall for September,” Weather Channel hurricane expert Rick Knabb said.

Regardless of what happens this year, 2018 will be hard-pressed to top the calamitous 2017 season, which featured monster hurricanes such as Harvey, Irma and Maria. Overall, 10 hurricanes formed in the Atlantic last year, well above the average of six.

The prediction for a busy

September this year follows an unusually quiet August for the Atlantic. For the first time since 2013, no hurricanes formed in August in the Atlantic basin.

“A quiet August does not guarantee a quiet Atlantic hurricane season,” said Colorado State University meteorologist Phil Klotzbach. In 1961, he said, no hurricanes formed in August, but four major hurricanes blew up in September.

September is the peak month for Atlantic hurricanes, recording more hurricanes in that basin than any other month on record, the Weather Channel said.

More investors attracted to Caribbean citizenships, new CBI index shows CARIBBEAN nations lead today’s growing citizenship by investment industry, with Dominica’s programme crowned best in the world for the second year running.

That’s according to Professional Wealth Management (PWM), a publication from the Financial Times, which has released the 2018 CBI Index, ranking the world’s active citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes.

The special report notes that the expanding industry attracts more investors seeking greater mobility and business opportunities, often prompted by shifting global economic and political tensions.

Of all 13 CBI jurisdictions worldwide, Dominica spearheads the industry, scoring perfect marks in five of the seven pillars against which each programme is evaluated. Four fellow Caribbean nations follow shortly, with CBI pioneer St Kitts and Nevis as a strong contender. The programmes assessed in this year’s CBI Index include those offered by Antigua and

Dominica, followed by St Kitts and Nevis, is the world’s best economic citizenship jurisdiction, according to the index.

Barbuda, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cyprus, Dominica, Grenada, Jordan, Malta, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Turkey, and Vanuatu.

PWM notes that more investors worldwide – especially from China, Russia, and, increasingly, the Middle East and Africa – are attracted to the

notion of obtaining dual nationality.

This trend is predicted to grow among global families affected by socio-political instability in their home countries, or international businesspersons seeking expanded visa-free travel and business opportunities.

THE Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a grant of US$3 million to cover Haiti’s 2018-2019 insurance premiums with CCRIF SPC—the company that provides parametric insurance coverage to the Caribbean and Latin America.

The Bank’s funding will help the country meet the cost of the premiums for tropical cyclone, earthquake and excess rainfall coverage to which the Government of Haiti will contribute up to US$1.8 million.

CDB’s Director of Projects, Daniel Best said that among the Bank’s 19 Borrowing Member Countries, Haiti is one of the most vulnerable to natural hazards.

“A large percentage of the population of Haiti is exposed to multiple hazards, due to climate change, the rapid growth of unplanned settlements, and ecosystem degradation and decline.

We are pleased that the Government of Haiti is collaborating with development partners like CDB to design and implement development projects that focus on reducing the country’s risk to natural hazards, and help it adapt to climate change,” he said.

In the event of a future disaster, however, Haiti’s parametric insurance contract under CCRIF SPC is designed to pay out quickly and reliably.

Son of St Kitts’ government minister gunned down Police are hunting down the men who fatally shot the 32-year-old son of St Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Public Infrastructure, Posts, Urban Development and Transport, Ian ‘Patches’ Liburd on Monday night.

And Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris has called on anyone with information about the murder of Mickail ‘Mitch’ Liburd, the 20th person to be killed in the twin-island federation this year, to assist police in their investigations.

Reports indicate that Liburd was ambushed by masked gunmen who opened fire on him as he got out of his car, around 10:15 p.m. He tried to escape but collapsed in nearby bushes and died on the scene.

In a statement issued yesterday, Prime Minister Harris, who is also Minister of National Security, encouraged citizens to provide any information they deem relevant to the investigation of the fatal shooting.

He also offered condolences to Minister Liburd, whom he described as his “trusted colleague and confidant”.

“My Team Unity Government and I lift up our beloved colleague and his whole family in prayer and ask God

Mickail ‘Mitch’ Liburd was fatally shot on Monday night.

to heal the unimaginable heartbreak of having to bury a child. Minister Liburd can count on us to give him the emotional support needed during this incredibly painful time,” he said.

“While tragedy knocks us to our knees, it also brings us closer to the people in our lives who will always be around to hold us by the hand and pick us up off the ground after we’ve fallen into despair. Patches, I am here for you, the country stands with you, and our Cabinet will only grow closer in this ordeal.”

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Ten Jamaicans sent home as Cayman’s Immigration amnesty comes to an end

The purchase of the Grand Lucayan has been a hot topic in the Bahamas.

Grand Lucayan: We’ve hit a home run THE $65m Grand Lucayan deal “is not a cataclysmic event” for the Government’s finances, a Cabinet minister argued this week, insisting: “We think we’ve hit a home run.”

Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business that the purchase price paled into insignificance when compared to the $2.636 billion recurrent spending budgeted by the Minnis administration for the 20182019 fiscal year.

Defending the Government’s hotel acquisition from critics he described as “armchair quarterbacks”, Mr D’Aguilar said it was only paying $30m of the purchase price this fiscal year - a sum that was just $5m greater than what it had originally allocated to support the failed Wynn Group purchase.

The Minister admitted the Government is “taking a risk” through its intervention, and “history will judge” whether it “hits a home run” - as it believes - or “strikes out” as critics such as Fred Smith, the Freeport-based QC, anticipate.

Comparing the Grand Lucayan situation to a baseball game, Mr D’Aguilar said the Government could ill-afford “to sit in the dugout and do nothing” as current owner, Hutchison Whampoa, closed the property and the majority of Freeport’s stopover tourism industry.

He pointed to the nearby Royal Oasis as an example of shuttered resort properties that had proven impossible to re-open, and described the Grand Lucayan as “a rounding error already written off” by the Hong Kong-based conglomerate.

Mr D’Aguilar revealed that Cheung Kong (CK) Property Holdings, Hutchison Whampoa’s real estate arm, had been threatening to close the resort since the May 2017 general election, and it was only the Minnis administration’s intervention then that kept the Grand Lucayan

open “for as long as it has been”.

With CK Property Holdings’ patience wearing thin as the Hurricane Matthew insurance payments ran out, and Wynn withdrawing from the purchase, he argued that the Government was faced with “an emergency situation” that left it no alternative but to act.

Mr D’Aguilar also confirmed to Tribune Business that appointing a brand operator/management company to run the Grand Lucayan was the Government’s “second choice”, and would likely only be considered if a quick sale was not achieved.

He added that the Minnis administration was not keen on adding an extra layer of cost, and to become a landlord, given that such a scenario would likely incur increasing losses for Bahamian taxpayers.

Mr Smith and others have blasted the Government’s Grand Lucayan purchase as “economic suicide”, and a move that will “plague” Bahamian taxpayers and the Public Treasury for years to come, but Mr D’Aguilar countered that its economic importance to Freeport meant it could not be allowed “to wither and die”.

“Look, the analogy I like to draw is the game of baseball,” he told Tribune Business. “We could sit in the dug out and do nothing, and let it take the course it was going to take.

Hutchison Whampoa was going to close the hotel, and history shows when you allow a hotel to close it’s a lot more difficult to get it open again.

“We decided to go up to the plate and swing the bat. We could hit a home run, which we think we’re going to do, or strike out, which Mr Smith thinks could happen. History will tell us who was right.

“We feel it was worth the risk; that we had to do something. We had to step up to the plate, we had to swing the bat. We can’t let the hotel wither and die without making some effort.”

TEN Jamaican Immigrants who took advantage of the Department of Immigration’s (DOI) amnesty have been sent back to their country of origin.

The DOI on Wednesday reported that a total of fourteen persons have taken advantage of the ongoing amnesty.

The amnesty which will see those in violation of Cayman’s immigration law avoid prosecution is set to end on August 31, 2018, at 3 p.m.

Others that took advantage of the amnesty included: one Indian national, one Honduran national, one South African national and one American national.

One individual who took advantage of the DOI’s amnesty was found to have overstayed in the Cayman Islands for close to 14 years.

As part of wider efforts to enforce the Immigration Law, DOI enforcement officers are still conducting targeted operations across the Islands, and Tuesday arrested a foreign national for overstaying by 12 years.

Under the terms of the amnesty which began on 1 August, foreign nationals can leave the Cayman Islands during the amnesty period without fear of prosecution, in any of the four scenarios listed: · Persons who are residing illegally in the Cayman Islands,

i.e., individuals without a valid work permit or any other lawful permission to remain in the Islands. · Employers may cancel work permits for employees for whom they have no work. · Similarly, employees who are employed on a valid work permit, but whose employers no longer have full-time employment for them may cancel their work permit. · Also, workers who are not working for the employer named on their work permit will be allowed the opportunity to depart voluntarily.

Workers who have reached the end of their term limit but who have not left the Islands, and persons visiting the Islands who have not sought a visitor’s extension to remain beyond the time authorised upon arrival are also included in the amnesty.

To take advantage of the opportunity, persons who are in the Islands illegally should simply make an airline reservation and leave during the amnesty period.

Those who are unsure of their immigration status during this time may seek confirmation from the Immigration Department.

As such officials remind persons illegally resident in the Islands that if they do not immediately surrender to enforcement officers in such

situations, they will be liable for arrest and prosecution.

After the amnesty concludes, the DOI will continue to actively pursue those persons who have not taken advantage of the amnesty and continue to commit immigration offences.

In regards to employers and/ or employees who wish to cancel work permits, the individual must submit written notice to that effect, to Immigration Headquarters, at 94A Elgin Avenue, George Town.

Also, employees whose work permits have been cancelled by employers, or by themselves, will be required to report to the DOI headquarters with a passport, or other valid identification, for assistance. They may also report to Owen Roberts International Airport with a valid ticket for departure.

The maximum penalty for overstaying is a fine of CI$20,000 and imprisonment of up to five years.

Penalties for work permit offences range from fines between CI$5,000 and imprisonment for one year for a first offence, to CI$10,000 and imprisonment for two years for a second or subsequent offence.

Administrative penalties for work permit breaches can vary by occupation and may be as high as CI$187,500.00 for a single breach in some instances. (Loopcayman)

Poisoned Conch - Just one case last week MINISTER of Health Dr Duane Sands this week pointed to a dramatic decrease in the number of conch poisoning cases - with just one reported last week.

Dr Sands said there had been no established link between the outbreak that swelled to some 54 clinical conch poisoning cases earlier this month and work being carried out at Malcolm Park near Potter’s Cay Dock.

“Go ahead and enjoy scorch conch or conch salad, but just make sure you wash it in water,” Dr Sands said.

“We do not have any conclusive nexus between what is happening at Malcolm Park and what is happening with the bloom of vibrio. While we pay attention to all the things that are happening we don’t believe there is a connection between excavation works in the harbour and what’s happening with the vibrio.”

Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard had previously suggested several factors at the Potter’s Cay Dock could be creating an environment for the bacteria which leads to conch

Bahamas’ Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said there had been no established link between the outbreak that swelled to some 54 clinical conch poisoning cases earlier this month and work being carried out at Malcolm Park near Potter’s Cay Dock.

poisoning to thrive.

He pointed to issues with a nearby water treatment facility and ongoing dredging in the area.

However, Water and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson told The Tribune at the time that a number of tests were conducted with results that free the corporation of any culpability.

As for the outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Sandals Royal Bahamian all-inclusive resort, Dr Sands said the total number of guests staying at the property had dropped to just over 200 people.

The total number of cases had fallen to just one or two, he said, adding that no patients presented with the full syndrome. (Tribune242)

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World News Macron ‘to tell EU leaders to agree Brexit deal with UK’ EMMANUEL Macron will urge European leaders to agree a Brexit deal and is developing proposals that could see the UK remain closely aligned with the EU, according to reports.

The French president is said to be ready to put forward a vision of the bloc and its allies as a series of “concentric circles”, with Britain closely tied to the 27 “core” EU member states.

He will reportedly use a summit in Salzburg, Austria, in a few weeks to announce the plan, which would see the EU and Eurozone countries surrounded by close allies such as Britain in a second “ring”.

It comes as reports suggest the French leader is increasingly concerned that a no-deal Brexit would “poison relations” between European countries.

Mr Macron’s intervention will be seen as a boost for Theresa May and marks one of the most significant calls from a major European leader for a close relationship between Britain and the EU after Brexit.

With time running out for a Brexit deal to be reached, British ministers have adopted a strategy of lobbying European leaders to urge Brussels officials to compromise and agree to the UK’s Chequers proposals.

It had previously been reported that Mr Macron was among staunch opponents of the plan, which would see the UK adopt a “common rule book” for goods and collect customs

Nicola Sturgeon took over as Alex Salmond’s successor as Scottish first minister in 2014.

Scotland: Sturgeon’s ‘huge sadness’ as Alex Salmond resigns Mr Macron’s intervention will be seen as a boost for Theresa May.

duties on behalf of the EU. In a sign that his stance may be softening, however, a diplomatic source told The Times: “He sees a no-deal scenario as something that would break links and poison relations at a time when Europe needs to be united beyond the EU.” The chances of a deal being reached were given a further boost on Wednesday when Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, said he would offer the UK a trade deal “such as there has never been” and insisted he wanted to keep ties with Britain “as close

as possible”.

However, any agreement that keeps Britain closely tied to the EU will be strongly opposed by Tory Brexiteers, who insist that Britain must have a clean break from the bloc.

President Macron is expected to use the European Council meeting in Salzburg on 20 September to stress the need for the EU to maintain a strong relationship with the UK, although council president Donald Tusk is said to have not yet agreed to the French president’s request to present his plan.

Ex-police officer jailed for killing black US teen AN ex-police officer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting dead an unarmed black teenager in Texas.

Roy Oliver, who is white, fired a rifle into a car that was driving away from a party in Dallas in April 2017, killing 15-year-old Jordan Edwards.

It is very rare for police officers to be convicted in shooting deaths.

Oliver’s lawyers say they intend to appeal against the verdict.

Jordan’s family say the jail sentence is too lenient.

“He can actually see life again after 15 years - and that’s not enough because Jordan can’t see life again,” his stepmother, Charmaine Edwards, said.

On the night of 29 April 2017, police responded to reports of underage drinking at a house party in the suburb Balch Springs.

Officers were inside the home trying to find the owner when they heard outside what they believed to be gunshots, causing panic at the home as people fled.

According to police documents,

Oliver said he had felt he “had no other option than to use lethal force”.

Oliver’s partner, Tyler Gross, attempted to stop a car full of teenagers leaving the party.

He walked up to the passenger door of the car and punched the window, breaking it.

Oliver then fired several times into the car - shooting Jordan, who was in the front passenger seat, in the back of the head.

Oliver said he believed the car was reversing “aggressively” towards his

partner.

However, bodycam footage showed that the car was actually driving away from police when the shots were fired.

Officer Gross later told the court that he had not felt his life was in danger and had not felt the need to use his gun.

Oliver was fired by police shortly after the shooting.

A jury in Texas found Oliver guilty of murder on Tuesday, and on Wednesday night, after 12 hours of deliberation, they sentenced him to 15 years in jail.

This means he could be eligible for parole after seven and a half years.

Prosecutors had argued for a sentence of at least 60 years.

Jordan’s family cried and hugged prosecutors after the guilty verdict.

His father, Odell Edwards, said he was “very happy... it’s been a long time, hard year”.

However, his stepmother said she would have preferred a longer sentence of 25 to 30 years.

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of her “huge sadness” following the resignation of former Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Alex Salmond from the party.

Mr Salmond announced he was quitting on Wednesday amid allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.

The ex-first minister said he intended to apply to rejoin the party once he had an opportunity to clear his name.

Ms Sturgeon called Mr Salmond her “friend and mentor for almost 30 years” and said she understood his decision.

But she said: “The hard fact remains that two complaints were received by the Scottish government that could not be ignored or swept under the carpet.”

Mr Salmond, who was Scottish first minister from 2007 to 2014 and oversaw the independence referendum, released a video on social media on Wednesday evening

announcing his resignation from the SNP. It follows allegations, which emerged last week, from two Scottish government staff members about his behaviour when he was first minister.

Mr Salmond has described the allegations as “patently ridiculous” and has begun legal action against the Scottish government over its handling of the claims.

In his statement, Mr Salmond said he was quitting because he wanted to avoid potential divisions within the SNP, which has faced calls to suspend him.

He stated: “I did not come into politics to facilitate opposition attacks on the SNP and, with Parliament returning next week, I have tendered my resignation to remove this line of opposition attack.

“Most of all, I am conscious that if the party felt forced into suspending me it would cause substantial internal division.”

Mrs May spoke to victims of modern slavery in Nigeria on Wednesday.

UK and Kenya to step up child protection co-operation THERESA May is to announce a tie-up with the Kenyan authorities to help track down British paedophiles as she concludes her tour of Africa.

The UK is to build a cyber centre in Nairobi to help Kenyan police stop child abuse images being shared online.

It will also assist efforts to identify potential victims and access data

from tech firms to catch offenders.

Mrs May is the first British prime minister since Margaret Thatcher in 1988 to visit the country.

She is to meet president Uhuru Kenyatta and see British soldiers who are training troops from Kenya and other African countries fighting Islamist militant group al-Shabaab in Somalia.

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World News Giant Sadiq Khan bikini-clad balloon to fly over London John McCain died on Saturday aged 81.

John McCain name suggestion for new Nato HQ A CALL to name Nato’s new $1.4bn (£1bn) headquarters after the late US Senator John McCain has been backed by three former secretariesgeneral.

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen and Javier Solana said it would be a fitting way to “pay back a lifetime of service” to the Western military alliance.

The move was initially suggested

by UK Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat.

A Nato spokesperson told CNN the idea “will be considered carefully”.

Mr McCain, who died on Saturday at the age of 81, was a vocal advocate for Nato throughout his career, which latterly set him on a collision course with US President

Donald Trump.

Mr Trump has been highly critical of the alliance, complaining the US pays more than others and threatening to pull out.

Following Mr Trump’s contentious appearance at July’s Nato summit, Mr McCain hit back, releasing a statement saying there was “little use in parsing the president’s misstatements and bluster, except to say that they are the words of one man”.

“Americans, and their Congress, still believe in the transatlantic alliance and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and it is clear that our allies still believe in us as well,” Mr McCain, who served as chairman of the Senate committee on armed services, added.

PROTESTERS have been given permission to fly a bikini-clad blimp of London mayor Sadiq Khan over Westminster.

Campaigners raised £58,182 for the 29ft-long ‘baby Khan’, which will fly over Parliament square on 1 September.

A crowdfunding anti-Khan campaign was launched following the giant Donald Trump baby balloon flown by protesters during the president’s visit in July.

Mr Khan said: “If people want to spend their Saturday looking at me in a yellow bikini they’re welcome to do so.

“I don’t really think yellow’s my colour though.”

The giant inflatable - a nod to the ‘Beach Body Ready’ advert Mr Khan banned in 2016 - has been approved

by City Hall, the police and air traffic controllers NATS. The fundraising page for the balloon said: “In light of the Donald Trump ‘Baby Trump’ balloon being allowed to fly over London during his visit to the UK, let’s get a ‘baby Khan’ one and see if free speech applies to all.”

It adds: “Under Sadiq Khan, we have seen crime skyrocket to unprecedented levels. People in

An anti-Khan campaign was launched in response to the ‘baby Trump’ balloon flown last month.

London don’t feel safe and they aren’t safe. [...] Khan out.”

The site also says that if the campaign raises any extra money it will be “used for a continuing campaign to remove Sadiq Khan from office” and “defending free speech”.

The Greater London Authority (GLA) city operations team gave permission for the blimp to fly over Parliament Square between 09:30 and 11:30 BST. “As always, City Hall has been

working in very close coordination with the Metropolitan Police and other key agencies to ensure this protest is able to be carried out in a safe and secure way,” a spokesman for the mayor said.

A NATS spokesperson said: “Following a thorough evaluation, we are satisfied that the balloon will have no impact on normal air traffic operations. The Met Police has also approved the flight and accordingly air traffic control permission has been granted.” (BBC)

Rohingya crisis: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi ‘should have resigned’

“IMF, never again,” reads a banner held by protesters in Buenos Aires last month.

Argentina asks IMF to release $50bn loan as crisis worsens ARGENTINA’S government has unexpectedly asked for the early release of a $50bn (£37.2bn) loan from the IMF amid a growing economic crisis.

President Mauricio Macri said the move was designed to restore confidence in the Argentine economy.

The Argentine peso has lost more than 40% of its value against the US dollar this year and inflation is

rampant.

The IMF confirmed on Wednesday it was looking to strengthen the arrangement and changing its phasing.

“I stressed my support for Argentina’s policy efforts and our readiness to assist the government in developing its revised policy plans,” Christine Lagarde, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director, said in a statement.

THE outgoing UN human rights chief says Myanmar’s de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi should have resigned over the military’s violent campaign against the Rohingya Muslim minority last year.

Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein told the BBC the Nobel Peace prize winner’s attempts to excuse it were “deeply regrettable”.

His comments come after a UN report said Myanmar’s military leaders should be prosecuted for possible genocide.

Myanmar rejected this, saying it had no tolerance for human rights violations.

The army has previously cleared itself of wrongdoing.

The UN report, published on Monday, blamed Ms Suu Kyi, a longterm leader of the pro-democracy movement, for failing to prevent the violence.

“She was in a position to do something,” Mr Hussein said in an interview with the BBC’s Imogen Foulkes. “She could have stayed quiet - or even better, she could have resigned.”

More than 700,000 Rohingya have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh since August 2017.

“There was no need for her to be the spokesperson of the Burmese military,” he said, suggesting: “She could have said look, you know, I am prepared to be the nominal leader of the country but not under these conditions.”

On Wednesday, the Nobel committee said Ms Suu Kyi could not be stripped of the Peace Prize she

was awarded in 1991.

While it is acknowledged that the 73-year-old does not control the military, she has faced international pressure to condemn the army’s alleged brutality.

The military launched a crackdown in Myanmar’s Rakhine state last year after Rohingya militants carried out deadly attacks on police posts.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Vanessa Nadal and Lin-Manuel Miranda meet the cast and crew.

Prince Harry wows crowds by singing at ‘Hamilton’ in London’s West End PRINCE Harry stole the show in London’s West End after bursting into song at the hit US hip-hop musical “Hamilton.”

The Duke of Sussex gave those in the theater something to remember Wednesday night after breaking into song at the end of a charity performance of the show, treating the cast to a song sung by the George III character -- Harry’s sixth-greatgrandfather.

On stage with the cast, Harry broke into mock-song, starting off with “You say ...” before cutting himself amid cheers and laughter from the cast and audience.

The show was held to raise money for the Duke’s HIV charity, Sentebale.

He watched the production alongside his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and the show’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Ahead of the show, Miranda had commented it would be “fun and surreal” to see the royal couple watch the performance of King George III. “Hamilton,” one of London’s most popular musicals, tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and his rise from poverty to power against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War. (CNN)

Rapper Lil Pump arrested in Miami for driving without a license “GUCCI Gang” rapper Lil Pump was arrested in Florida Wednesday after cops caught him driving without a license.

Pump, 18, was pulled over in Miami because police noticed that the license plate on his Rolls-Royce actually belonged to a Mini Cooper, a spokesperson for the Miami Police Department confirmed to the Daily News.

When confronted over the license issue, Pump, whose real name is Gazzy Garcia, admitted that he did not have a driver’s license.

The rapper was taken to the Turner Guildford Knight Detention Center, the spokesperson said, but was released on a $500 bond Wednesday night, according to local ABC affiliate WPLG. This isn’t the up-and-coming star’s first brush with the law; in February, he was arrested for a firing a gun in his California

Lil Pump was arrested in Miami Wednesday.

home after feeding police a bogus story about a would-be break-in.

He was taken to a juvenile delinquent center at the time, as he was 17.

Pump’s self-titled debut album

was released in October, and his most recent single, “Drug Addicts,” cracked the Billboard Hot 100 in July thanks in part to a music video starring Charlie Sheen.

The romantic comedy sensation slid just 6% from its charttopping debut to again lead the box office with $25 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ tops box office for second week in a row THE opening weekend for “Crazy Rich Asians” was historic. Its second weekend was even more impressive.

The romantic comedy sensation slid just 6% from its chart-topping debut to again lead the box office with $25 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Almost as many people turned out over the weekend for “Crazy Rich Asians” as they did for its opening Friday-toSunday bow — an unheard of hold for a nonholiday release. Drops of close to 50% are common for wide releases.

But propelled by enthusiastic reviews and an eagerness for a major Hollywood film led by Asian stars, “Crazy Rich Asians” is showing almost unprecedented legs. After opening last weekend with $35.3 million from Wednesday to Sunday and $26.5 million over the weekend, the Warner Bros. release — the first Hollywood studio movie in 25 years with an all-Asian cast — has already grossed $76.8 million.

The adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel, starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding, was helped by weak competition.

STX Entertainment’s critically slammed R-rated puppet caper “The Happytime Murders” debuted with $10.1 million, a career-low wide release for star Melissa McCarthy.

The robot-dog fantasy “A.X.L.” from the beleaguered Global Road Entertainment, flopped with $2.9 million.

But the talk of the weekend was the sustained success of “Crazy Rich Asians,” which grossed approximately the same from one Saturday to the next.

“I’ve been telling my team that Big Foot sightings are more common than zero percent Saturday drops,” said Jeff Goldstein, distribution chief for Warner Bros.

Goldstein noted that after a 44% Asian-American audience over opening weekend, that percentage fell to 27% on the second weekend while Caucasian and Hispanic ticket buyers grew. “The audience is broadening,” he said.

The remarkable hold left many in Hollywood searching for comparisons. While such slim drops or second-week increases regularly happen over holiday weekends, you have to go back to the likes of “The Sixth Sense” (-3.4% in August 1999) and “The Fugitive” (-5.6% in August 1993) to find something similar.

There are a few other stray examples of movies that held so well without adding substantially more theaters like “Brother Bear,” ?Puss in Boots” and “Mother’s Day,” but that’s about it. Even “The Help,” which also opened mid-August, slid 23.1% in 2011 on its way to $169.7 million domestically and four Oscar nominations including best picture — a path that’s not out of the question for “Crazy Rich Asians.”

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This Giovanni Battista Piranesi etching of Rome was in the book.

Book found in Olney Oxfam charity shop sold for £30k A BOOK of etchings by a famed Italian artist which was found in a charity shop has fetched £30,000 at auction.

Despite being without its front cover, the book attracted the attention of Tim Street - who volunteers at the Oxfam shop in Olney, Buckinghamshire.

Mr Street said he thought the book was “a mess” before realising it contained work

by the 18th Century artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi .

It was sold at Cheffins Fine Art Auctioneers in Cambridge in July.

Oxfam shop manager Joanne Papworth-Smith said the book “could have been easily overlooked”.

She said the money raised from the sale “will help make a difference to people living in poverty”.

The book, which was part of a large anonymous donation to the shop, contained 52 drawings of various views of Rome and sold for more than four times its initial estimate.

Charles Ashton, director of Cheffins, said: “Piranesi was famous for his etchings of Rome and his drawings rarely come for sale on the open market. (BBC)

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MARCO SERVICES LTD, (MARCO TRAVEL).

#1 Caicos Café Plaza, Grace Bay, marco.travel@tciway.tc, Telephone: 649- 946-4393

DOMESTIC WORKER

DR. DAWN O'SULLIVAN

Associated Medical/ Menzies Health Practice We are delighted and excited to publicize that Dr. Dawn O'Sullivan will be returning to practice full time in the Islands.

From Monday 3rd of September 2018 she will initially take over the practice of Dr. Euan Menzies as a locum for three months during his planned absence/sabbatical/ holiday, until Monday 3rd of December 2018. She would then plan to continue her own practice alongside

LABOURER

Salary $6.25 per hour Clean sites, tools, equipment’s. Mix concrete by hand, dig trenches by hand.

Position is currently held by work permit holders.

Qualified Belongers may also apply to Labour Department

13522

TAXI AND SIGHTSEEING SERVICES/ TONY LIGHTBOURNE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

P&D EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

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

ROOFER

Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures. Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.

Salary: $8.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2001

LABOURER

Chores around the homes/ dwelling house cleaning Robert Johnson

ANNOUNCEMENT

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-3116

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

13528

MERCEDES FRANCIS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN These include air conditioning, appliances, carpentry, drywall, electrical, flooring, heating and cooling, kitchen and bath remodeling, painting, plumbing, pressure washing, roofing and windows and doors.

Salary: $7.00

• Living at the house, cleaning including all indoor rooms and outside garden.

• Sweeping, floor cleaning, mopping, bathroom, kitchen and also do laundry and ironing.

• Must be familiar with caring for dogs and available to work on weekend if requested.

Salary is $ 6.50 an hour. Please contact us at 232 4030 Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their resume to labor board.

CONTACT: 244-6737

The position is currently held by a work permit holder Qualified Belongers are encouraged to forward a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 13532

13530

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

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

13531

and in association with Dr. Menzies, Dr's.

Steve & Francois Bourne and Dr. Barnett. She has been a senior doctor in the emergency room in Jersey, Channel Islands. She left here in 2014 after living and working here for fourteen years.

We would like her name to be in bold lettering and also Dr. Euan Menzies also in bold lettering

PIRATE’S DEN

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

Gentle Tough Beauty Salon- Airport Road

Cosmetologist $8.00 per hour • treating, relaxing and cutting hair • This position is vacant More for Less Retail Store

Pricing Clerk $7.50 per hour

• Pricing and reducing prices when necessary for items • This position is vacant M&E Cleaning Services

Labourer $6.50 per hour

• Cleaning windows, mopping, cleaning yard • This position is vacant S.H.A Construction

Fabric Painter $8.00 per hour • Applying paint, marble creek to building, exterior and interior painting etc.

• This position is vacant

Contact: 232-2001 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 13503

Downtown Seeks

1 BAR MAID

Must have experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Salary start at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience.

Main duties to greet customers and take their drink orders and keep work station clean at all time and any other duty sees fit by manager. Open to All Turks Islanders they are encouraged to submit copy of Resume to Labour Department.

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION VIA FAX TO 649-941-4034 OR 13536 TEL 941-4033

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

Send all resumes to Email:tciprobusiness@gmail.com/ Tel: (649)241-7878/ Address: Spot Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales, TCI REGCO CONSTRUCTION

LUNIA JEAN

(Roofing, Houses, Cabinets, Doors and other word works) Salary: $ 9.00 per hour; Old/New Employer’s: Glass Shack, Providenciales, TCI

(to clean, wash, cook, help me around) Address: Blue Hills , Providenciales $6.25 per hour ; Old/New

CARPENTER

RONIA DORMEUS PIERRE

DOMESTIC

(clean home & Store, wash, cook, care for kids) Salary: $6.25per hour; Old/New Address: North Side , Blue Hills, Providenciales, TCI ALL STARS BAR AND RESTAURANT

KITCHEN HELPER

(clean equipment & kitchen frequently, dumping waste, wash Dishes) Salary: $6.50 per hour ; Old/New Address: Five Cays, Providenciales Turks And Caicos

DOMESTIC

T-BONE CONSTRUCTION

CARPENTER

(building, houses, walls, concrete roofs) Address: South Dock, Providenciales, TCI Salary: $9 per Hour, Old/New SANDY D. WILLIAMS

DOMESTIC:

to care for kids and do house chores Phase 2, Providenciales, TCI $6.25 per hour, Old/New STEEL UNLIMITED

MASON

(building, houses, walls, concrete roofs) Address: Leeward Highway, Providenciales, TCI Salary: $9 per Hour, Old/New

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

September 1-7, 2018

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

SPACE AVAILABLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY FOR IMMEDIATE RENT. THIS SPACE IS NEWLY RENOVATED.

GOOD FOR LAW OFFIES, REAL ESTATE, SPA, BEAUTY SALON ETC...

CALL 649 231-3788

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

September 1-7, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

FOR QUICK SALE ONE BRAND NEW WASHER CALL 231-3788

WE ARE OPEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 NEW TECH CONSTRUCTION

INTER-ISLAND MEDICAL SERVICES

DIADRA FULFORD

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

OSTEOPATH

DOMESTIC WORKER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Operating heavy equipment such as back-hoes and bulldozers to lift, move or place equipment or materials.

Inspecting, cleaning, lubricating and refilling equipment. Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 343-9313

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is vacant

13422

#30 Neptune Court, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ an Treats their patients by stimulating different areas of the body using a wide range of physical techniques such as touching, stretching and massaging. The aim of these techniques is to increase the blood flow to the different parts of the body.

Salary: $1500 per month

CONTACT: 441-7056

Email: ymatthieu@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

13414

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $275 per week

CONTACT: 232-3038

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

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GET LEGAL HELP ON YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM CALL OR EMAIL US AT

duncansonlaw@gmail.com duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com 649-941-4444/ 649-245-1314/649-348-5744 DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS 16121

DELIVERY BOY

We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license.

Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com LEW AND JAN CONSTRUCTION WHITBY, NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER To work on Parrot Cay Painting Private Homes Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7317

DELIVERY AGENT who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information

AISHA LAPORTE

MARIE CONSTRUCTION

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $300 per week

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Roofing and building cabinets. Salary: $250 per week. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 344-3710

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13385

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13448

CONTACT: 232-3038

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13888

SAINTILIA PARKER

REGCO CONSTRUCTION

MARTIN GRAY

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Is looking for a

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Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house wo.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-1406

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13424

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and even hand tools to workers, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding. keep debris away from worksites. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-0255

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

13421

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work

GARDENER

Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, watering, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal Salary: $275 per week

CONTACT: 243-3993

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

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32 CLASSIFIEDS ARABELLA SMITH

BE. YOU.TIFUL HAIR AND NAILS

"BLUE CACTUS CONSTRUCTION"

DOMESTIC WORKER

NAIL TECHNICIAN

MASONS

Cleaning, washing and ironing. Salary: $300 per week. Must be willing to work five days per week

CONTACT: 946-2094

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

13415

COOPER JACK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed.

Salary: $275 per week

CONTACT: 941-7999

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13413

CASABLANCA CASINO

at a Wage of $12 per hour.

The positions are first time positions. The Mason will have to be able to Lay blocks properly. Plaster. Be able to lay Tiles Handle multiple concrete works. Be able to work well with little supervision. Be able to supervise assistant

CALL: 649 243 2851

13408

COMMENCI JOLLY DUNCAN

IS LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION

DICE DEALER SALARY: $14/HOUR

All candidates should have at least 5-7 years’ experience in the same field, excellent full knowledge of all casino table games and excellent knowledge of Dice table game. Job summary: carry out specific tasks in the gaming operation to the highest standard efficiency and customer service, in accordance with gaming policies and procedures laid down by the company and gaming laws. Candidates must be willing to work on weekends, night shifts and holidays

Please drop off CV’s at the Casablanca Casino, address to HR or Email at casablancacasino1@gmail.com Tel: 941-3737.

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

13425

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning- sweeping, dusting, mopping and taking care of kids Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-3419

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13397

EMMA JEAN SELVER SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

BUILDING MATERIALS

SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES is seeking to employ 3 skilled

LEEWARD HIGHWAY, Seeking or the following positions.

MASTER CHARGE CLERK

Receives credit return materials and supplies from production by verifying materials. Code and lot number quantity and placing materials in stock. Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading and securing products.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Operating heavy equipment such as back-hoes and bulldozers to lift, move or

DOROTHY CLARKE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning, Laundry and ironing. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Hours are flexible

CONTACT: 231-7035

Email: darclarker50@gmail. co, Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is vacant

12418

FLOWERS BY EA

FLORIST

CONTACT: 232-8729

Interested applicants including Islanders/Belongers can bring all applications to EA Services Ltd. Located at #65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales or email to mary@environmentalarts.tc. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13386

GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER

STAFF VACANCY

PHYSICIAN MAIN DUTIES: • Urgent care, OBST/GYN • Carry outpatient consultations within the clinic • Diagnosis and treatment of illneses and ailments • Perform minor surgery • Advise patient on health education • Expected to be part of practice management and administration • Liaising with other health care professionals and/ or hospitals COMPENSATION WILL COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

CONTACT: 941-5252. EMAIL: CYNTHIA.IIMS@TCIWAY.TC This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

13396

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Must have a MBCHB, MRCHP, DRCOG • Must have a minimum of M.B.B.S from an accredited University • Must have a minimum of 5 years working in a primary health care setting and a minimum of 3 years working in a secondary health care institution.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years as a fully registered medical practitioner on a register of recognized medical board

E.R.B CONSTRUCTION Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleans and removes debris and waste from construction site, assist the foremen wherever needed. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 331-1067

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13402

MAINTENANCE MAN

MINISTER

13526

FARMER

Farming, digging, plowing and planting (peas, corn etc.). Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-1257

KUBERA LTD- GOLDSMITH

HILLTOP MINISTRIES

This is a new position.

Kew, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

JC BEAUTY SALON

BERTHALEE BELLE

CONTACT AT BELLE@ TCIWAY.TC, 241-6246.

EMILY FORBES

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

CONTACT: 342-7373

To work 40 hours per week at a development and personal dwelling to assist with hurricane repairs and preparedness and to maintain property long term.

Salary at $6.25 per hour.

Must be able to lift up to 60lbs. Must be able to speak English and follow detailed instructions. Interested persons should

13398

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13356

Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Seeks a

Neptune Plaza, Grace Bay

Plans, design and furnishes kitchen or other environments for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, confers with clients to determine preferences, purpose and function, of environment, budget, type of construction, equipment to be installed and other factors.

Salary starts at $9.00 to $12.00 per hour. Please drop the resume at Building Materials Office.

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Applicants must possess a minimum of five years’ experience as an acting Florist, with relevant certification. Must have extensive knowledge of tropical flowers, foliage and potted plants, including their names, seasonal availability and lifespan. Candidates must have experience using current styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional use of certain flowers for weddings, funerals etc. must be available to work outdoors and irregular hours. Possess five years’ experience in floral retail using POS Systems. Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public. Starting salary commensurate with experience.

crops and water crops Salary: $275 per week

DESIGNER

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Grace Bay

FARMER Weed, plant crops, pick

place equipment or materials. Inspecting, cleaning, lubricating and refilling equipment.

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

13391

Godet Allotments, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

September 1-7, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Guzman Plaza, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

The minister’s role is one of Leadership, finding ways to make the message of God’s love and promise become so real that we, the people, incorporate it into our daily lives.

CONTACT: 333-1114

Email: vendahrobinson@ yahoo.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board and to the email listed above This position is a First Time work permit holder 13493

13393

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 946-4100 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

13399

MEDINCO LTD

Town Center Mall, Downtown seeks

REGISTERED NURSE

Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience with outpatient and emergency care Responsibilities to include: • Daily clinic operations • Administrative oversight and management • Outpatient and emergency patient care • Training of other support staff Must be willing to work extended hours and holidays

CONTACT: 941-5050

Please email resumes to Medinco@omnicaremed.com and also are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Board. This position is vacant 13509

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE at Project House 930 Leeward Highway close to Venetian Road/Leeward Highway Roundabout. 100% load standby generator. Very competitive rates.

1. Second Level West Wing approx.

2,500 sq. ft. comprising 6 No offices plus large conference room and bathroom 2. Second Level East Wing approx.

850 sq. ft. open space with bathroom.

3. Ground Floor East Wing space approx. 1,200 sq.ft.

CONTACT; DAVID HARTSHORN 941 3508 DURING BUSINESS HOURS.

MARSHALL EWING BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Washes dishes, cleans, cooks, does laundry, irons and administers medication.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-5202

RICHMOND HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

SWIM TEACHERS WANTED

Richmond Hills, Providenciales

JANITRESS

MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS: • Swimming Instructor Trainer • Red Cross or Lifesaving Society Water Safety Instructor • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor • National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner • National lifeguard • LSS Standard First Aid Instructor/Examiner • Standard First Aid • Bronze Examiner • Valid driver license • additional watersports certifications preferred (PADI certified)

To clean the classrooms after school from Monday – Friday.

Salary is $6.25 per hour.

CONTACT MR. SINCLAIR AT 946-4957

13258

Mechanic with 2 to 3 years’ experience holding a current driver’s license to assist in maintaining contractors fleet and equipment.

Good work ethic is essential and a willingness to work long hours when required. Wages commensurate with experience. Apply in writing in the first instance to Projetech Ltd, 903 Project House, Leeward Highway, Attention David Hartshorn

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13403

This position is for work permit renewal Qualified Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

ALSO REQUIRED: • 25 years or older • Minimum 10 years experience teaching swimming • Work outdoors in the sun and on Holidays • must have a passion for teaching, a desire to work with the community, be a team player • able to maintain 100% safety on and under the water Pay: $400/week base salary

13424

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

Applicants should submit resume and clean police record to morgan@surfsideoceanacademy.com or 231-5437

• Construction Labor • Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hard working.

• Must be self motivated and able to understand, write and speak English fluently.

Deadline to apply is September 8.

This position is a first time work permit holder.

All experienced and interested individuals can send inquiries to:

Norstar Group Ltd. Courtyard Plaza Unit 2C Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3500/3600 13390

ISLAND PHARMACY

Building A Windward Rd, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

COMPLIANCE AND IMMIGRATION OFFICER ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

We require an individual to work as an assistant to our senior immigration consultant and to assist our AML compliance officer. Some experience of work permit, passports and permanent residency certificate processing is a preferred and a basic understanding of Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations would be a benefit.

PHARMACIST

The individual will assist the current Compliance Officer and the Immigration Specialist in the current day to day operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Serves patients with kind and caring disposition • Prepares medications • Counsels and monitors patient’s drugs therapies • Gives pharmacological advice and information to multidisciplinary health care team • Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders • Detects and resoles therapeutic incompatibilities • Provides pharmacological advice and information via phone and in person to patients and health care professionals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • •

Very good oral and written communications skills Must be extremely well organized and willing to work under pressure and multi-task.

Possess valid driver’s license Familiar with or ability to learn Local Immigration laws and immigration processing Knowledge of or ability to learn the legal requirements of Anti Money Laundering regulations • Be of high integrity and adhere to the firms code of professional ethics • Capable of working well within a team • n or a related field Salary Range: $30,000 - $36,000.00 per annum

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS; • Must have certification from accredited university/institution and valid professional license through and acceptable regulations authority • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a retain Pharmacy environment • Skilled at interacting with customers of all socioeconomic backgrounds • Ability to operate point-of-sale and Kroll software programs • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Competent and reliable professional, committed and experience Salary: $55,000 per annum

All Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit their application details to the Labour Board, Turks and Caicos Islands Government. This position is not held by a Work permit holder.

Applications should be submitted no later than 31st August 2018.

13329

CONTACT: 946-4150

Belongers only need to apply. Qualified applicants may apply to email: island pahrmacy@tciway.tc addressed to the attention of Business Manager, Mrs. Melanie Delancy

113435

Misick & Stanbrook 122 Richmond House, Leeward High, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-4732. Fax: (649) 946-4734 Email: Info@MisickStanbrook.tc Website: www.MisickStanbrook.tc

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13412

September 1-7, 2018

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September 1-7, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PAWHS INTERNATIONAL TCI

SAMUEL LOTIS HARVEY

TCI MARBLE AND GRANITE LTD.

NEEDED!!

MECHANIC

STONE FABRICATOR

Chalk Sound

Change oils, engine tune ups, wheel balancing, tire rotation. Salary: $400 per week. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

Experience and A Class Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Stone Fabricators and Steel Benders; also needed Tilers, Electricians and Plumbers.

CONTACT: 231-9800

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13387

Email your Resume to: PAWHS International TCI Ltd at pawhsintl@hotmail.com DUTIES FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: MASONS: Must be able to read and understand building drawings; layout and erect brick wall, concrete columns, beams supports, concrete staircases; concrete floor rendering; layout and build driveways, deck floors, swimming pools , cisterns; highly proficient in gray and coral mortar rendering; competent with masonry tools and working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player.

TIMOTHY NASH FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CARPENTERS: Must be able to read and understand building drawing; layout and build timber roofs and supports, wood form support for concrete floor and beams, wooden partition walls, door frames, ceilings, wooden deck floor and gazebos; proficient and competent in all types of wood and carpentry tools; working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player .

Washing, cleaning, cooking and ironing. Salary: $6.25 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

JOINERS: Must be able to read and understand building drawings, build and fit wooden structures such as doors, window frames, staircases, partition walls, moldings, skirting, cabinets, cupboards; proficient and competent in all types of wood and joinery tools; working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player.

CONTACT: 3313887 OR 242-7715

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13394

STONE FABRICATORS: Must be able to read and understand building drawings; layout and form counter tops and back splash from granite, marble , onyx, travertine and other natural and culture stone material, by way of cutting, grinding, sanding, polishing, sealing, using mechanical automated and hand tools; proficient and competent in all types of stone fabrication tools; working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player.

STEEL BENDERS: Must be able to read and understand building drawings; Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete; must be proficient in all grades of steel and be well knowledgeable in steel reinforcement; proficient and competent in all types of steel bending tools; working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player.

In search of a skilled person to work in stone fabrication Starting Salary $10.00 per hour.

• Must have 5 years experience and show proficiency with cuting and polishing natural and man made stone 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, lay out job plans, operate all tools associated with stone • fabrication, rally other coworkers and follow directions from supervisors.

• Please email resumes to accounts@ tcimarbleandgranite.com or inquire in person.

POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED FOR A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. We are willing to train if you are motivated to learn the trade!

13409

TRULY NOLEN

UNETTIE ASSENETH GARDINER

LABOURER

LABOURER

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

Alliance Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

Duties are; spraying for bugs and other duties requested by management

DOMESTIC WORKER

Office cleaning, answering the phone when office admins are not present, keeping the office tidy at all times Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0195

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board These position are currently held by work permit holders

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean building exterior, door frame sand gutters, repairs outdoor structures and furniture damage. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-1055

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

13400

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TILERS: Must be able to read and understand building drawings; Apply hard tiles to walls, floors, ceilings, counter tops, patios, roof decks, pools and other surfaces; Must be able to tile mosaic, block,diamond, standard with high competence; proficient and competent with all types of tiles and tiling tools; working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player.

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION LTD.

ELECTRICIANS: Must be able to read and understand building drawings; layout and installing electrical circuitry, Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.

Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools; proficient and competent in all types of electrical tools; working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player

WATERLOO PLAZA COMPLEX, GRAND TURK, TCI is looking for

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS BS Civil Engineering Graduate Must have at least 10 years experience in construction industry.

Responsible in construction management and implementation, organizing & co-facilitating sessions dealing project planning and scheduling, including time impact analysis, etc.

Salary Range: $30K - $36K per annum

PLUMBERS: Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing systems. Installs pipes, fixtures and appliances, such as sinks and toilets, boilers, pump systems, water treatment systems; must be competent in diagnostic and troubleshooting plumbing systems to identify problems, must be able to work with all types and grades of pipes; proficient and competent in all types of plumbing tools; working knowledge of imperial and metric measurements; must be a team player.

BOOKKEEPER

Salaries starting @ $6.25 - $20.00 per hr.

Work: 5-6 days a week Qualified belongers may apply and send a copy of resume to Labor Department Some positions for Work Permit holders

BS Accountancy Graduate or equivalent Must have at least 10 years experience in construction environment, advance level in computer skills (software & hardware), etc.

Responsible in bookkeeping, reconciliation, etc.

Salary Range: $30K - $36K per annum

ELECTRONIC TECHINICIAN

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PAWHS International TCI Needed!!

Experience and A Class Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Stone Fabricators and Steel Benders; also needed Tilers, Electricians and Plumbers.

Email your Resume to: PAWHS International TCI Ltd at pawhsintl@hotmail.com Salaries starting @ $6.25 - $12.00 an hr.

Work week: 5-6 days a week Qualified belongers may apply and send a copy of resume to Labor Department Some positions for Work Permit holders

INDUSTRIAL PARK

13426

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: Tel: 649-946-1278 / Fax:649-946-1101 / Email: info@olympic.tc Positions currently held by work permit holders BELONGERS are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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September 1-7, 2018

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION LTD. WATERLOO PLAZA COMPLEX, GRAND TURK, TCI

SIMON WOOD ASSOCIATES

#301 Neptune Court, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking to employ a

is looking for

MASONS

Plastering, mixes mortar, lays bricks and stones, able to mix cement. Reads and follow blueprints, etc.

Salary: $9.00 per hour

CARPENTERS / FINISHING CARPENTERS

Prepare drawings for cabinetry, framing and other construction projects on-site.

Build cabinets, vanities, tub and shower surrounds, Install cabinets, counters and molding, etc. Reads and follow blueprints.

Salary: $9.00 per hour

TILE SETTERS

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Cutting and laying tiles. form tile beds using concrete, plaster, mastic, cement, glue or mortar, etc.

Salary: $9.00 per hour

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

STEEL FIXERS

Setting out the work area, tying rebar, fitting spacers and ‘chairs’, fixing steel to concrete bases, etc.

Salary: $9.00 per hour

1. Designs projects and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations.

2. Advises Subcontractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary.

3. Prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project.

4. Provides technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems and construction/safety codes.

5. Researches literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application.

6. Reviews Subcontractor's shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guidelines.

7. Works with customers and Clients to gather facts, defines design and space planning

HVAC TECHNICIAN

Install new heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, repair damaged HVAC systems, Perform consultations with customers, etc.

Salary: $9.00 per hour

LABOURERS / HANDY MAN

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

CONTACT: TEL: 649-946-1278 / FAX:649-946-1101 / EMAIL: INFO@OLYMPIC.TC

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problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals.

8. Reviews product literature, analyzes materials and determines appropriateness for application to projects.

9. Provides advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions.

10. Performs design drafting including preliminary drawings, working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects.

11. Provides finish selections including color palettes, carpet and wall finishes, lighting and other various interior selections.

12. Salary $3,500.00 – 5,500.00 per month – commensurate with qualification and experience 13. This position if for work permit renewal Applicants must have a minimum of a BA (HONS) in Architecture degree, RIBA Part 1 status and 10 years’ experience, with the ability to travel through the Caribbean, USA and Europe. Salaries commensurate with experience

EMAIL: INFO@SWA.TC | TELEPHONE: 946 5911

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

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HEAD SWIM TEACHER Swim and Surf TCI is a non-profit organisation established to provide a sustainable, consistent and affordable swimming programme and swim teacher training programme for the community of the Turks and Caicos Islands We currently seek to employ a Head Swim Teacher to work alongside our Executive Board of Directors in developing our programmes for children and adults.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:• Learn to Swim School programming and implementation • Open water swimming programming and implementation • Out of water education with regards to nutrition, healthy and active lifestyle • Water safety awareness and drowning prevention education • Liaising with the VP of Swimming and VP of Surfing with the development and implementation of the mentor programme.

• Responsible for supervising volunteers and mentors • Develop and encourage the development of competitive swim teams both in the community and schools throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

• Liaise and network with internationally recognised organisations for the development of swimming in TCI

JOB VACANCY

JOB TITLE:- CREW MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:-

To perform Crew Management at a Supervisory level as part of the Fire Service Management Team is being responsible for maintaining the Operational readiness of the TCIAA RFFS. Operating as a Crew Manager is to carry out Rescue duties in emergency situations and directly supervise the fire-fighters under their command, as detailed within the TCIAA Fire Service Structure. Acquisition of the necessary Operational Expertise and Experience to carry out the role. Responsible for acting within the terms of reference detailed for Watch Level Competency Based Training. Act upon and advise the Fire Service Management team regarding issues on welfare, equalities and fairness. Contribute towards compliance and understanding of the Fire Safety, Accident Reporting/Investigation and First-aid at work legislation. Monitors plans and progression of his/her operational watch, taking corrective action where needed. Carries out all of the above in the absence of the Watch Manager. Must hold a CAA/ICAO Crew Commander Certificate.

Salary: $32, 347.80 per annum

Must have a minimum of 25 years experience and must possess certification as a Swimming Teacher for infant, preschool, children, teenagers and adults with a recognised professional association (eg. Royal Life Saving Australia, AustSwim etc), CPR and First Aid certification Royal Life Saving Society required along with the willingness to obtain local certifications from authorised providers. Certification as an Aquatic Trainer is required in order to develop a trainee instructor programme to obtain international certification. It would be an advantage to have worked with individuals with special abilities/autism and would be willing to undertake a professional development course in that area to further enhance the programme for the TCI Community. Must have proven experience in developing and presenting water safety awareness programmes to members of the community at all levels. To organise and manage competitive sports activities, promote the development of increased fitness and active lifestyle through swimming, organise and manage social activities for students and parents, have the ability to encourage the confidence and skills of individual participants and trainees in the programme. Have the ability to work on their own to meet the demands of the programme and a degree of professionalism to liaise confidently with the Executive Board of Directors and the TCI community at large.

Salary is $45,000 per annum.

Interest persons must submit their applications before August 24, 2018 to:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS SEPTEMBER 7TH 2018

Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport. Telephone# 649-941-8692, Fax# 9415996.

Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com

EMAIL: SWIMANDSURFTCI@GMAIL.COM PLEASE COPY APPLICATION TO: LABOUR COMMISSIONER PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

Reports to:- FIRE SERVICE MANAGER

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This is a work permit renewal

36 CLASSIFIEDS TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING LTD LONG BAY Is looking to hire

LABOURERS/ GARDENERS

• Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with Landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers etc.

• Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean police record and provide Employer Reference on request • Pay $6.50-$7.00/hour (depending on experience)

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is for work permit renewal. 13420

PASCAL REMY BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4188

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13431

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PABLO BARBER SHOP GRACE BAY/ DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

3 BARBERS

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

3 NAIL TECHNICIANS

Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing.

Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed.

Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 247-0187

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are vacant One position is currently held by a work permit holder 13395

NATE LIGHTBOURNE Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER Duties: Take care of son, cleaning, washing and ironing for child. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-2579.

DESMOND BROOKES Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: Repairs to apartments, maintenance works as needed, clean and move debris from property.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

SIGRID LIGHTBOURNE

ALI WILLIAMS

Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: Minor repairs, mix concrete, clean up around property and other chores as my be assigned.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: General cleaning Sweeping, dusting, mopping dusting, washing and ironing. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 348-3298

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. this position is currently held by a work permi holder.

Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. The position is currently held by a work permit holder. 13407

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 13404

NORTHCOTE

CABINET MAKER / FINISHING CARPENTER

MARIE JOSEPH WILSON

KENEISHA’S RESTAURANT

13405

RICHMOND HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be able to work 5 days per week, flexible hours

CONTACT: 941-4521 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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InterHealth Canada Construction and Services has pleasure in announcing the following vacancy within the Facilities Management Department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales.

Receptionist/ Admin Assistant PROVIDENCIALES

40 hours per week. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities include answering all incoming and outgoing calls at CHMC. Liaison track-it calls to the Portering and Engineering team. Performing administrative tasks within role.

Appointments will be made based on successful interview, positive reference check, and clear Police check. Previous experience is preferred, but not essential.

Training is provided.

Excellent communications skills, good standards of English and literacy, IT literacy and previous customer service experience are necessary.

Belongers only are invited to apply.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE FORWARD YOUR RESUME TO:

Dpinnock@interhealthcanada.tc For further information and queries, please contact Donique Pinnock on Tel: 941-2800 Ext 71802.

CLOSING DATE: September 3rd 2018 Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

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10 years+ experience, valid driver’s license. Duties: Ability to work without supervision; make, repair install various types of high-grade cabinet, furniture and fixtures; read drawings.

Salary: $8 to $10 per hour, negotiable with qualification and experience.

Apply to: Southwind Millwork, Industrial Drive, Provo - southwind@ tciway.tc by September 1, 2018. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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CONTACT: 231-2074

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.50 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

Clean kitchen, washes dishes, sweeps and mops Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-0539

CONTACT: 232-5648

Email: jessicawilson_1993@ hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13315

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13434

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

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

JOHN FREEMAN

September 1-7, 2018 HEAVEN SENT GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

Duties: Sale of Auto Parts, Tune-ups, Oil changes and Any other duties as assigned By management. Salary: $12.00 per hour

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS RITA GARDINER

VERONICA CHARLES

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 231-0312

WILLIAM ASTWOOD

DOMINIQUE HAIR CENTER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning bedrooms and bathrooms, wash and iron. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 345-5073

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13401

House cleaning such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, washing and ironing. Salary: $6.50 per week. Must be willing to work 5 days per week, 4 hours per day

Duties: General house Cleaning, sweeping, dusting, Mopping, washing.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

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

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KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 946-2718

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To The Labour Board. This Position is currently held by. A work permit holder. 13415

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CONTACT: 243-3443

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13392

EKD CONSULTANCY

Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of our client Roselyn Malcolm Who is seeking to employ a

SALON HELPER

greeting clients, asking questions about their requirements, preparing customers for service, washing hair, providing robes, and cleaning the salon.

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Perform general house hold chores including cooking, cleaning, laundry, running errands • Must be able to work weekends and holidays Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 241-4299

HAIRSTYLIST

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

COSMETOLOGIST

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

JULISSA MOJICA MALCOLM

Grand Turk

DOMESTIC WORKER

PEDICURIST

• Perform general house hold chores including cooking, cleaning, laundry, running errands • Must be able to work weekends and holidays Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 232-6296 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 13411

Discuss nail treatments and services available.

Remove nail polish and rough skin, Clean, trim, and file nails, Polish or buff nails. Advise clients about nail and skin care for hands and feet.

Clean and disinfect their work area and tools.

Salary: $300 per week CONTACT: 946-5123 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

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

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

JOHN FREEMAN

East Bay Resort Ltd. is seeking to fill the following Vacant Positions.

JOB SUMMARY:

Dive Master/Dive Instructor

Supervise both training and non-training-related activities by assisting divers and student divers in the planning, organizing and direction of dives. Assist Instructors on courses and independently guide some portions of the course.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be Padi Certified hold a valid CPR and first aid certificate from an approved licensing agency.

• Must be comfortable instructing in front of an audience.

• Must have a love and extensive knowledge of marine life.

Bartender

JOB SUMMARY:

Mixing and serving of drinks also stock and prepare garnishes for drinks and maintain an adequate supply of ice, glasses and other bar supplies. Bartender may also wash glassware and utensils and serve food to customers who eat at the bar, and organizing events.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in a hotel environment and a degree in hospitality studies will be a plus.

This Position is currently vacant

Two (2) Waiters

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for serving food and beverages in restaurant efficiently and in a most courteous manner.

Carry out all duties in accordance with tasks and descriptions with reference to established rules and policies. Greets guests and presents them with the menu. Knowledge of menu and able to describe and suggest menu items. Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change. Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor. Service is the key and the most important to us and our guest, a great attitude is a must.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in a hotel environment and a degree in hospitality studies will be a plus.

This Position is currently vacant

PR Manager

PR Manager create and maintain a favorable public image for their employer by communicating programs, accomplishments and/or points of view and also tasked with fielding media questions and pitching stories to the media, preparing media kits and organizing press conferences.

REQUIREMENTS

• • • • • • • • • • •

Supervise a staff of Public Relations specialists.

Advertising, Promotions and Marketing.

Ensure advertising campaigns are compatible with the image that the company is trying to portray.

Must have 6-8 years experience in the field Must be a confident communicator and skillful presenter.

Must posses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must posses excellent organizational and planning skills.

Must be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail.

Ability to work high-stress environments often for long hours.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management. Position is currently vacant

Food & Beverage Manager JOB SUMMARY

• Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards • Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service • Design exceptional menus and purchase goods, identify customer’s needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns • Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel • Comply with all health and safety regulations

REQUIREMENTS

• • • • • • •

Proven food and beverage management experience Working knowledge of various computer software programs Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently Mastery in delegating multiple tasks Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets Guest-oriented and service-minded Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field

This Position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Applicants must be willing to relocate and live in South Caicos. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Beginning salary commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit their resume with qualifications and experience to: info@saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department.

38 CLASSIFIEDS S&F WHOLESALE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ

SHELLA ALPHONSE SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

1 LABOURER

Assist with the offloading of containers, stacking groceries on shelves, disposing of trash, ensuring that the business premises are being kept clean and tidy.

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping and mopping the store, dusting shelves on a daily basis and other related chores. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays and must be trustworthy.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 247-3577

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder These positions are currently held by work permit holders 13410

VACANCIES

Wash, clean and other duties assigned by employer. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 2422779 OR 345-1704

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is vacant 13419

HAIR STYLIST. SALARY 50 % OF EACH JOB

MASON -SALARY $8.00 PER HOUR

• Provide hair cutting, shampooing, blow drying, coloring and styling • Maintain cleanliness of salon and work station • Assist around salon as needed Position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Qualified Belongers may also apply to Labour Department.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd. Abacus house, Tropicana plaza, Leeward highway Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

Five (5): Audit Senior SKILLS REQUIRED:

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or ACMA

ELECTRONICS DIRECT LTD SALT MILLS, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

RIGBY BUILDERS Five Cays, Providenciales Phone: 241-9541

JENDERLY'S SALON Morris Plaza, Airport Road Providenciales Telephone: 244-5191

DOMESTIC WORKER

September 1-7, 2018

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• Fabricates,alter, repairs and maintain walls, sidewalks etc • Lay blocks and following blueprints.

Rendering • Mix cement, cement-mixing equipment, and/or hand tools Position is currently held by work permit holders.

Qualified Belongers may also apply to Labour Department.

13438

KEECHIE

HOMEY’S RESTAURANT DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

URY CO. – KEW TOWN MASON- $10 PER HOUR Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters

DOMESTIC WORKER/KITCHEN WORKER

Millennium Plaza, Blue Hills Acting on behalf of our clients who Is seeking to employ the following positions

DON MISSICK- FIVE CAYS LIVE-IN NANNY $7.00 PER HOUR Responsibility for the safety and development of the children. A nannie’s specific duties include the children's laundry, maintaining the cleanliness of equipment, toys and rooms used by the children and, if required, the preparation of the children's meals.

BLACK BOY & JEAN TRUCKING- KEW TOWN OPERATOR - $9.00 PER HOUR Operating heavy machinery to transports goods, Controlling and adjusting machine settings (e.g. speed)

Assists with the preparation of food, keeps the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 3318588 OR 941-5758

LABOURER Stocks the shelves, assist with selling of merchandise and assist customers when needed. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 431-1847

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is vacant 13418

GOT U COVERED DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ

5 LABOURERS

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames and any other duties assigned by employer. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 331-8588 OR 941-5758

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 13426

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

SMART CHOICE

SOUTHWIND MILLWORK

SASSI DIVAS SALON

SALESMAN

CABINET MAKER/ FINISHING CARPENTER

CONTACT: 341-4752 Email: comomuchacho@live.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are vacant 13421

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DUTIES:

• Plan and execute audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) or US GAAS for a wide range of clients.

• Review financial statements and accounting records to ensure they are in compliance with (IFRS), (IFRS for SMEs) or US GAAP. • Identify and communicate auditing and technical matters to senior team members and the client.

• Examine and report on the design and implementation of internal controls within the organisation.

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 per annum

Two (2): Audit Manager Qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or ACMA Minimum of 5 years’ post graduate experience DUTIES: • Conduct audits of various clients in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and PwC audit methodology, reporting to responsible partner.

• Lead engagement teams through planning, execution and completion stages of audits, validation of financial reporting packages of multinational concerns and other varied special nature engagements.

• Establishing overall strategy and preparing Audit Plans in context of applicable financial reporting framework, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and other industry specific reporting requirements.

• Supervising progress of audits including resolution of differences of professional judgment, addressing significant accounting and auditing questions arose during the audit, and review of work performed by team members.

• Assessing business and audit risks, coordinating with professionals of various fields such as legal, actuarial and IT experts and decision making for resolution of critical matters.

• Key liaison with clients.

• Evaluating internal controls identifying weaknesses therein and making appropriate recommendations to management for improvement.

• Coach staff by providing candid, timely and constructive feedback, and act as a counsellor for assigned associates and senior associates and coach them throughout the course of audit.

Salary range: $82,000 - $100,000 per annum

Apply to nick.haywood@tc.pwc.com or Telefax: 649-946-4892,

no later than September 14, 2018 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Greets customers, sells products to business or consumers, assists customers wherever is needed, receives payments and issues change. Salary: $400 per week

CONTACT: 431-9111

INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Is seeking to employ a

10 years+ experience, valid driver’s license. Duties: ability to work without supervision; make, repair, install various types of highgrade cabinet, furniture and fixtures, read drawings.

Salary: $400 per week

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13451

Email: southwind@tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

MARTIN GRAY

HUGH MALCOLM

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work

13444

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Phone: 649-231-6809 Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN

GARDENER

Duties: keeps maintenance of a building, cleaning the yard, repairing minor problems, willing to work extra ours. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-3993

Belongers are invited to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Department This position is held by a work permit holder 13440

Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, watering, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal. Salary: $275 per week Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13450

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

BEAUTICIAN

Provide skin care, nail care and hair removal treatments. Beauticians may specialize in certain areas, such as makeup application, nail art, color analysis or personal styling services.

SALON HELPER

Greeting clients, asking questions about their requirements, preparing customers for service, washing hair, providing robes, and cleaning the salon

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed.

Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 331-7229

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders 13445

YVETTE HANDFIELD/ MY DEE'S NORTH CAICOS CONTACT: 946-7101/ 231-2344 Seeks to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DUTIES include: sweeping, mopping washing and ironing.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

2 LABOURERS

DUTIES ARE: Stocking shelves, unloading containers, cleaning shops, assisting customers and helping in any way needed.

Salary: $6.50 per hour All positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders.Belongers are encouraged to send copy of resume to the Labour Board.

13446

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CLASSIFIEDS 39

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AUSTIN DICKENSON

Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ

Kew Town Is looking for a long experienced, motivated and qualified

BEL-AIR MEDICAL CLINIC

2 HAIRSTYLISTS

BARMAID

DOMESTIC WORKER/ CARETAKER

ODONTOLOGIST

CONTACT: 246-1072

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13506

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

MASON

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-0002

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

13485

house cleaning, washing and care for a toddler willing to work 5 days a week with a per week salary of $7.00. Position is held by a work permit holder.

Must be able to speak Spanish, French and English fluently. Person required to work unsupervised and must be computer literate Duties: Selling a variety of retail products or goods to business or customers, work with customers to motivate them to attract their interests to buy the products.

Master the art of selling products and services properly.

Organizing many sales events and keep inventory of merchandise on display and general stock.

CONTACT. (649) 241-1549

LABOURER

maintenance of various properties and aid in construction work willing to work 6 days a week @ $8.00. Position is held by a work permit holder.

TEL: 241-8917 OR 345-8613

Salary starts at $6.25 per hour. Work from Monday to Friday All interested applicants can send their resume to the Labour Board. Only Belongers need to apply 13465

CONTACT. (649) 241-1549.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 13446

FINISHING CARPENTER SUPERVISOR •

• • • • •

in a high energy team of technicians.

Extensive knowledge and work experience with exotic woods such as Teak, Ipe, Mahogany, Balau, Kapur, Bankirai 20 years minimum experience Fabrication and Installation of Windows, doors, flooring & cabinetry Prepare Schedules and take offs for processing material orders Inventory analysis of stock Quality control of high end finished materials

Please send resume to Coxco Construction: Fax 1(649) 946-5166.

Interested Belongers may also apply with Labour Department.

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Civil & Structural Engineering Ltd

P.O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI. Tel: (649) 941 4437 Fax: (649) 946 4670 E-mail: cse@tciway.tc

A STRUCTURAL /CONCRETE TESTING TECHNICIAN THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS: • B.Eng in Civil Engineering • Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, Autocad • Attendance at a concrete testing course DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: • Structural design calculations and drawing work • Site Inspection & Report • Concrete testing/CBR testing Salary will be $32,400.00 per annum.

The suitable candidate must be able to work under their own initiative, and be able to see through Design Projects from conceptual design to final drawing works.

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 7th September 2018 Qualified Turks & Islanders Preferred.

Apply in writing to Civil & Structural Engineering Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

Contact: Chris Conway on cconway@csecaribbean.com Or fax to Labour Office, Providenciales on 946-7184

with at least 5 years post graduate experience.

Salary starting at $4000 per month. Successful candidate must supply his or her own equipment for practice to occupy a space of 400 sq. ft.

For further information,

PLEASE CALL 1-649-2419411 OR 941-8405/6 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is vacant

13484

BEST DISCOUNT STORE

Airport Road, Christopher Building Is looking for a long experienced, motivated and qualified

BARMAID

Must be able to speak Spanish, French and English fluently. Person required to work unsupervised and must be computer literate Duties: Selling a variety of retail products or goods to business or customers, work with customers to motivate them to attract their interests to buy the products.

Master the art of selling products and services properly. Organizing many sales events and keep inventory of merchandise on display and general stock.

TEL: 344-2496

Salary starts at $6.25 per hour. Work from Monday to Friday All interested applicants can send their resume to manie25pl@yahoo.com.

Only Belongers need to apply

13464

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

$14.00 Per hour

• Supervisor workers • Sound knowledge of commercial construction tools and materials • Profound knowledge of carpentry tools and equipment for finishes • Exceptional ability to interpret construction and fabrication drawings • Supervise Application of Coatings to Finished Products • Analyze carpentry work and carryout on site altercation work.

• Establish appropriate dimensions of wood stock required for finished products • Proven experience of working

#16 Cooper Jack Road Wishes to employ a

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BOHIO RESORT GRAND TURK

KITCHEN HELPER

13502

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving Salary: $250 per week

GRAND TURK is seeking a

• • • • • • • •

general cleaning of kitchen and storage rooms assist with food preparation on all items when asked washing floors, equipment, walls, utensils and dishes English - verbal and written working hours Monday - Sunday including holidays based on scheduled shift must be available to start at 6 am hours based on weekly schedule $6.25 per hour

HOUSEKEEPER / CHAMBERMAID • duties include cleaning public areas, guest rooms, laundry and kitchen • washing floors, walls, windows, washrooms and toilets • daily cleaning of guests rooms including washing floors, walls, windows, Washrooms, dishes, toilets and showers • laundry service for all items including bedding, towels, uniforms and guest laundry • must have pleasant personality and to able to adjust to guests needs • must be able to lift 30 lb. laundry bags • English - verbal and written • must be available to start at 6 am, hours based on weekly schedule • wage: $6.25 per hour

COOK • • • • • • • • • • •

minimum 1 year culinary experience in full service dining establishment must understand the importance of consistency knowledge of food preparation and health safety fluent in English - verbal and written preparation of all food items according to Chef's recipes maintain high quality and appearance of all foods leaving the kitchen ability to work in small area and extreme temperature maintain clean work areas working hours Monday - Sunday including holidays, based on scheduled shift must be available to start at 6 am, hours based on weekly schedule wage: $6.25 per hour

WATER SPORTS RENTAL ASSOCIATE • Must have minimum 3 years experience in Water Sports Rental Shop, in the Caribbean • English, French & Spanish • Strong Client skills and pleasant personality • mathematically Strong • able to lift 30 lb. chairs • able to set up HOBIE Cat sail boat • must be able to start at 6 am, hours based on weekly schedule • wage: $6.25 per hour.

PLEASE EMAIL: INFO@BOHIORESORT.COM

40 CLASSIFIEDS DEREK WILSON PHASE 2 WHEELAND Is seeking to employ a

DIANE HIGGS

CONTACT: 2424515 OR 331-3887

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13462

IRUANDA NAIL STUDIO FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMINIQUE HAIR CENTER

GRAND TURK seeking a

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

SALON HELPER $6.25 PER HOUR

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $6.50 per hour

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greeting clients, asking questions about their requirements, preparing customers for service, washing hair, providing robes, and cleaning the salon.( This position is vacant)

DOMESTIC CARE GIVER for disable elderly man.

Salary is 6.50 per hour.

Work hours from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 5 days per week

CONTACT NUMBER IS 243-9431 Work permit renewal.

13499

GOD’S INSTRUMENT MINISTRY BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLIST $6.25 PER HOUR

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

COSMETOLOGIST $7.00 PER HOUR

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp.

May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

PEDICURIST $6.25 PER HOUR

Discuss nail treatments and services available. Remove nail polish and rough skin, Clean, trim, and file nails, Polish or buff nails. Advise clients about nail and skin care for hands and feet. Clean and disinfect their work area and tools.

MANAGER $400 PER WEEK

oversight of facility operations, ensuring that customers are satisfied, managing employees schedules and performance, as well as working to make sure the salon is profitable. Salon managers interview, hire, train, promote, supervise and fire employees.

CONTACT: 946-5123

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders 13433

G.M MECHANIC SHOP KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

G.M MECHANIC SHOP KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

ELITE GAMING

EQUILIBRIUM SPA

BARTENDER/ BARMAID

COSMETOLOGIST

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

Manicures, Pedicures and Acrylic Nails Must have at least 5 years’ experience Must be willing to work 6 days per week including weekends and holidays Salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 331-0302

CONTACT: 941-7220

DOWNTOWN AND LOCATION PARLORS IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A

EMAIL: elitetci@gmail.com Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 13479

Email: info@equilspa.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

FR CONSTRUCTION

ERICKA ROSHEEN CARTER

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 347-3882

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13454

TEACHER

Mentoring the youth of the Church. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-1465

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13504

KITCHEN HELPER

An opportunity exist for a full time Kitchen Helper. Must be willing to work Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary: US$6.50 per hour. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please apply in confidence by sending details of your experience to Glynes Robinson, Leeward Palms, Providenciales or

CALL (649) 232-2621 13476

OFFICE JOB VACANCY RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE CLERK We are currently seeking an experienced, competent Receptionist / Office Clerk, to perform various administrative and clerical tasks, helping to support our office and ensure success.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable undertaking a variety of activities in the office, including filing, answering the phone, organizing documents, data entry and updating electronic spreadsheet, and more. He / she will have the ability to work diligently and independently to help maintain efficient office operations. Reliability and a strong work ethic with great communication skills are a must.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or relevant degree or certification.

• Excellent customer service skills with effective written and verbal communication abilities.

• Solid knowledge and working experience on Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Ability to effectively use and maintain office equipment.

• Previous clerical or administrative experience preferred Only persons with TCI status requiring no work permits need apply for this position.

Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications

Deadline for submission of applicants is September 7, 2018 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarkets main office complex, Leeward Highway Email: hr@gracewayiga.com Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contact attend interviews.

WELDER

Welding metal, body work on vehicles. Salary: $8.00 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 347-1106

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13467

Upstairs the Airport, Airport Road, Providenciales is looking for a

PAINTER

Drywall finishing, interior for homes, doors and frames Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 242-2548

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13457

13500

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-1044

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13455

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Seeking an individual to help grow our property management and reservation business in TCI by developing new markets in Brazil, South America and Europe.

• goals of new business coordinator are identifying and pursuing new business opportunities thereby maximizing profitability and ensure guest/owner and team member satisfaction.

• Understand every aspect of the world of luxury and have a passion for delivering top quality, luxury service.

• Bring public relations knowledge and expertise • Be a passionate ambassador of the location • Drive service excellence and customer loyalty, driving repeat guest stays and further direct bookings QUALIFICATIONS • Speak French and Portuguese, Spanish would also

be an asset • Excellent communication skills, public speaking, written and oral, with the ability to customize the message to the audience (guest, team member, owner, and other stake holders) • Ability to attract, motivate lead and inspire others • Experience managing owner relationships • Have a minimum of 5 years experience in the tourism/hospitality and customer service industry • Be a self starter who requires little supervision, is self motivated to achieve sales targets • Requires an individual who is passionate about sales, is driven by targets and commission oriented • A Bachelors Degree from an accredited and recognized university would be an asset Salary is commensurate with experience. Base salary plus commissions earned on new business acquisitions.

send resumes to thepinkflamingotci@gmail.com 200 La Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Position: new

J&W CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRICIAN

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.

Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.

Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

Salary: $12.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-4519

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13487

13430

JOHN ROBINSON

JUDITH ROBINSON

HANDYMAN

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Take care of the property, fixes minor problems, keeps the premises clean and tidy and other duties requested by employer Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-1762

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13481

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Must have experience in taking care of elderly persons. Must work long hours. Responsible to ensure home is kept clean. Able to prepare healthy meals daily and administer medication to the elderly. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-2950

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13442

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COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Invites suitably qualified persons for the position of

PRINCIPAL The individual will possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATION • Must be a practicing Born Again Christian •At least five (5) years Post qualification teaching experience At least two (2) Years experience in school Administration • Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution

OPEN JOB POSITIONS

• Teacher Certificate / Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution.

• Must have a working knowledge of the A-Beka Curriculum • Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean.

COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

DATE OPEN: August 20, 2018 START DATE: ASAP

Invites application from suitably qualified

TEACHERS

REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a practicing Born Again Christian • Must have at least 5 years teaching experience • Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution • Teacher Certificate / Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution.

• Must have a working knowledge of the

Houseman

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

A-Beka Curriculum • Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean.

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

The Board of Directors, Community Christian Academy At Community Fellowship Centre, A.O.G. Leeward Highway, P.O. Box 939, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. E-Mail: ccacademy2008@gmail.com

JOB OVERVIEW: A houseman's primary job duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, work areas, furnishings and carpets. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture. You'll also replenish guest supplies, such as hand soap and shampoo. Your duties don't end with guest rooms, however, because you're responsible for cleaning common areas, such as banquet and meeting rooms. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting bellmen, answering guest questions and helping the front desk person.

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $6.25 per hour

13508

DATE OPEN: August 20, 2018 START DATE: ASAP

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Housekeeper (2)

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PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

JOB OVERVIEW: We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation.

CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD

P.O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI. Tel: (649) 941 4437 Fax: (649) 946 4670 E-mail: cse@tciway.tc

CSE LIMITED Seeks

A CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing • Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards • Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies • Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances • Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience • Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate • Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any companyrelated practices Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $6.25 per hour

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS: • Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers • BSc in Civil/Structural Engineering • 10 years post qualification work experience • Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, Autocad, ESA Prima Win, Tedds and STAAD Pro.

DATE OPEN: August 20, 2018 START DATE: ASAP

Laundry Attendant

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: • Structural design calculations and drawing work • Structural surveys • Overseeing a design team Salary will be $45,000.00 per annum.

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Ensure the hotel has adequate amounts of linen and towels and all time • Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of all guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens • physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend • Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs) • Ensure inventory is used properly and in supply at all times

The suitable candidate will be able to work under their own initiative, and be able to see through Design Projects from conceptional design to final drawing works.

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 7th September 2018.

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $6.25 per hour

Qualified Turks And Caicos Islanders Preferred.

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than September 14th, 2018

Apply in writing to Civil & Structural Engineering Ltd. Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

Contact: Chris Conway on cse@tciway.tc Or fax to Labour Office, Providenciales on 946-7184.

13471

@ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: kendi.jones@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

13475

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JULBERTH STORE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

JOB POSITIONS Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed positions currently held by work permit holders:

General Manager SUMMARY OF DUTIES The position is the general overseer of all aspects of Grace way Supermarkets. This includes providing leadership and motivation to promote the consistent execution of standard practices, policies and procedures. Setting the tone and leading the stores culture/ environment to ensure success in all aspects of customer service, profitability, operations, people development, merchandise presentation and merchandise assortment.

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Over ten (10) years experience in supermarket retail and wholesale management with a minimum of five (5) years in a senior management position to include management of individual departments • Experience in company expansion projects with the ability to lead and develop new store concept, design, layout, format and operations.

• Proficient in the understanding of retail and wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping • Strong current product knowledge of the retail industry and a proven record in the ability to achieve the budgeted financial and operating results, including sales, profitability, and wage percentage • Experience managing and developing the human resources activities, maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in market and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and governmental bodies.

• Must have the ability to identify, develop and direct the implementation of business strategy and report to shareholders on organizational plans, financial disclosure and operational performance.

• Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications Deli Bakery Manager Required Specifications and qualifications • Is responsible for the overall sales and profitability of the department Ensure the Department has the highest quality of product available for customers • Ensure company standards of safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained • Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner • Ensure standards of department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing, seasonal schematic • Must have at least ten (10) years experience in running a Deli / Bakery department of a large retail / wholesale supermarket • Experience in Food and Nutrition and Menu Planning. Inventory management and spoilage reduction techniques are essential

• Must have the ability to meet department’s profitability requirements and gross profit margin analysis • Must be computer literate and have excellent communication, organizational and people management / training skills and be extremely customer service oriented • Proven experiences in rotating, handling, stocking, and merchandising Deli products are required • Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays and must have previous experience in Droste Systems Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications

Takes care of the store, stock shelves, keeps the store clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 4420554 OR 244-5853

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13461

K&K BUILDERS #83 Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $8.00 per hour

Meat / Seafood Department Manager

CONTACT: 333-6695

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13473

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Oversee department staff to include scheduling, training evaluation reviews and assignment of duties • Implement all merchandising programs of the meat department, while ensuring standards of Department presentation and operations are met; Including, cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing and pricing • Prepare cutting list and process meat according to work plan and standards to maximize sales and gross profits • Posses good communication skills and the ability to conduct and facilitate department meetings • Directs and manages all functions and activities of the Meat / Seafood Department. Helps to manage labor costs and reduce losses due to shrink, damage and pilferage • Handling and cutting a variety of the department’s specialty meats and seafood throughout the day per c customer requests and to maintain quality products levels all while ensuring outstanding customer service throughout the department • Manages the inventory and ordering; enforces and follows department practices regarding the receiving, stocking and unloading of product to ensure freshness and quality • Manage department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, orders product and supplies so as to meet customer satisfaction and requirements along with the company’s gross profit goals • Maintains clean, full, fresh and dry cases at all times; keeps merchandise fresh in compliance with all health code regulations and company standards • Assist in maintaining the quality of department’s staffing, scheduling, and financial results • Must have previous experience in Droste Systems • Must be computer literate and have excellent communication, organizational and people management / training skills and be extremely customer service oriented • Must have previous supermarket management experience in the meat / seafood department • Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays Pay will commensurate with qualifications and experience

KAREN ADAMS POLLARD Cooper Jack Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 244-8820

EMAIL: JAIDAPOLLARD@ HOTMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13470

M&S CRAFT FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Drill Press, Hand or power saws, grinders • Staple, glue and caulking guns • Creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere for our visitors • Apply finishes to objects being crafted • Apply finishes to artwork, crafts or displays • Responsible for maintain inventory of supplies • Responsible for ordering supplies and having equipment ready and functioning on a daily basis • Responsible for the clean-up and organization of the art and crafts area Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICANTS IS SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarkets main office complex, Leeward Highway Email: hr@gracewayiga.com

CONTACT: 241-5563

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contact to attend interviews.

13476

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13389

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MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON

MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON

4 HAIRSTYLISTS

NAIL TECHNICIAN

DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-9063

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-9063

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13458

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13459

NTAB

OLD OAK MILLWORK LTD.

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

Painting drywall, painting sheetrock. Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 331-8346

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13552

OVANDO CONSTRUCTION Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

3 CARPENTERS

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

1 FINISHING MECHANIC

Repairing drywall tools, repairing finishing tools. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-9854

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

FINISH CARPENTERS/ PAINTERS Making cabinets, doors, windows etc. Salary: $8.75 per hour

CONTACT: 331-8396

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13491

PIERRE’S BARBER SHOP AND BEAUTY SALON DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-7678

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Three positions are First Time work permit holders. One position is currently held by a work permit holder 13456

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13505

QUALITY UPHOLSTERY

QUALITY UPHOLSTERY

UPHOLSTERER

2 UPHOLSTERERS

#12 Old Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

#12 Old Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames. Salary: $300 per week. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames. Salary: $300 per week. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 3424656 OR 241-7541

CONTACT: 342-4656 OR 241-7541

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

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13481

OPEN JOB POSITIONS DATE OPEN: August 13, 2018 START DATE: ASAP

Accountant PROPERTY: Point Grace

JOB OVERVIEW: • Responsible for all invoice checking/posting as per policy and procedures.

• Preparing Checks and Wire Transfer Payment.

• Prepare and Post monthly charges to Condo Owners Account.

• Preparing monthly owners statement.

• Supplier’s Ledger Reconciliation.

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation • Responsible for filing and keeping documents.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Perform any additional tasks as requested by the Manager.

SKILL AND QUALIFICATION: • Education: Bachelor Degree in Accounting.

• Experience: Two years’ hotel experience in similar position.

MUST HAVE EXCELLENT: • Communication skills • Leadership skills • Advanced mathematical and accounting concepts • Computer literacy Qualified Islanders need only to apply Salary Range: $3,300 - $3,500 per month DATE OPEN: August 27, 2018 START DATE: ASAP

Marketing and Design Coordinator PROPERTY: Grace Bay Resorts

Summary: • Assist Marketing Manager creative design and updates for Grace Bay Resorts and ensuring that all brand standards are well represented and adhered to • Designs marketing material as needed, ensuring that all tasks are completed prior to deadlines • Oversees the daily social media post while working with our PR Agency • Provide oversight and guidance to our marketing interns with the direction of Marketing Manager and Director of Marketing • Coordinate photo and video shoots as needed • This position will work with very closely with our Food & Beverage, Spa and Boutique teams

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Create and update graphic design and layout of all marketing material and collateral that is consistent and fits with brand image and direction provided by management. Determine and complete the graphic and printing requirements of the departments, interpreting and applying brand standards consistently to all materials produced • Assist with managing company’s social media avenues, using each as appropriate to convey relevant information • Daily response to all Trip Advisor reviews both positive and negative • Develop communications tools including PowerPoint and Prezi presentations, newsletters and email E-marketing / • social media campaigns, under the direction of the Marketing Manager • Design and oversee the print production and distribution of all printed materials that will positively influence public opinion and promote the organization’s goals • Assist Marketing Manager & Director of Marketing with event planning and event marketing • Assist with website updates as needed • Other duties as assigned • Work with printing companies ensuring accurate quotes and production timelines • Position will require time spent on each property, which will require adhering to all operational staff policies REQUIREMENTS: • Preferred College degree in marketing and or creative design • 2-3 year’s related experience in a similar position • Previous experience in production and design procedures for graphic material (both print and online).

• Ability to balance departmental needs through communication and organization.

• Ability to plan prioritize projects • Understanding and respect the customer is both internal and external • Time-efficient, systematic working methodology • Rapid adaptability to new problem solving • Excellent knowledge of Adobe programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) • Excellent skills to coordinate printed productions with external suppliers (agencies, computer graphics designer, printers) • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs • Excellent English communication (written and spoken) • Ability to work in a team • Organized, autonomous, resourceful and detail oriented • Can handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Basic knowledge of WordPress Qualified Islanders need only to apply Salary Range: $3,300 - $3,500 per month

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than September 14th, 2018

@ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: kendi.jones@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies 13488

44 CLASSIFIEDS SMITH ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

PLUMBER

Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids.

Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 345-3914

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13483

STAVANO ROPER FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Assists mason. Moves materials from one area to the next. Help mixes mud, help lays bricks. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7177

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13077

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MALE LABOURER NEEDED

Villa Ambassador Seeking vibrant, savvy professional male or females interested in starting a career in Hospitality. Must have an excellent command of English, written and spoken a second language is a Plus. Have at least an Associate Degree in Tourism/ Hospitality or comparable. Must have over 3 years work experience in Hospitality Front Desk, Concierge or Sales or Customer service field Airlines, Cargo or similar.

Seeking 1 Labourer to work as houseman in private homes. Salary $6.50 per hour. Must have own vehicle. Must have knowledge of bicycle maintenance. Must speak English, creole a bonus.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted. Must be able to work flexible schedules plus weekends and Holidays

- Must have an excellent knowledge of the Turks and Caicos - Flexible Hours of work, ability to work on weekends and Holidays and on call 24/7 - Must have own or access to reliable vehicle - Must be able to climb stairs and must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted

Salary commission based only

SEND RESUMES TO: TCI BLUE LTD - EMAIL INFO@TCIBLUE.COM ALSO COPY TO THE TCI LABOUR DEPARTMENT

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Send resumes to: TCI Blue Ltd - email info@ tciblue.com also copy to the TCI Labour Department

ROYAL WEST INDIES, GRACE BAY

LINE/COOK • Must have 10 years Culinary Experience • Knowledge of food costing and controls, monthly inventory, • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety, menu planning, managing and scheduling staff, • Prep food for Breakfast/lunch /dinner • Ability to understand menus follow recipes, basic sauces/ butchery. High level of food hygiene is required.

• Must be willing to scrub, clean, mop, floors walls and equipment

For more information on job descriptions, please contact info@pelicanbaytci.com or 431-1689

Please call for an appointment, bring along your resume and resident status 13468

NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990 A Planning Application, registered as GT 4789 by Ernest Clarke, has been submitted to the Department of planning for consideration of Car Wash and Tire Repair Shop, on block and parcel 10405/136 Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER

• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-8501

Email: karel. daconchshack@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13480

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE P.O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, Providenciales Is seeking to employ the following position

MASON:

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings. Retains the walls and other brick or stone edifices.

• Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks. Install and repair tile floors and/ or walls Salary: $8.00 per hour Contact: 231-0337; Email: desmond@projetech.tc

PELICAN BAY RESTAURANT & BAR

13495

THE CONCH SHACK

YOSHI SUSHI BAR #20&21 Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ the following position:

COOK

• Cooking and handling of food. Prepare and cook

special meals as instructed by chef. Ensure meals are cooked thoroughly and meet expectations • Clean workstation after work is done Salary: $7.00 per hour Contact: 941-3374 or yoshissushi@me.com VILLA DEL MAR Bonaventure Cres, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ the following position

POOL ATTENDANT

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the pool. Exercise room and recreation area. Leading and assisting with guest’s events and activities.

• Must also be able to provide general information regarding hotel and local area attractions Salary: $8.50 per hour; Email: josalee@ yourvilladelmar.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

13441

The Somerset Strata Management Co. Ltd is seeking a suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Replace washers, faucets and seals on malfunctioning plumbing equipments • Repair leaky faucets and clean clogged drains • Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services • Assist as directed in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems such as: plumbing, ventilating, air conditioning, steam system, automatic temperature control, electrical and pool filtration as needed • Perform preventive maintenance procedures in a manner responsive to guest satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS: • Must be trained and certified by an accredited school in the following areas: Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical and A/C related trades • Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guest • Must have clear English communications skills (written or oral) • Must have at least 5 years in plumbing, wood finishing, painting, A.C repairs, and carpentry Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

Joanna Ivasiuk The Somerset Resort on Grace Bay Jivasiuk@thesomerset.com

Notice dated: August 9th, 2018 13298

Submissions for this job position should be received no later than March 4th 2018 13487

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Proprietor’s Strata Plan #41 Management Co. Ltd, Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER • To work 7 days a week • General duties and maintenance duties around the property • Schedule work hours: 7 am to

Sous Chef

5pm • Must speak English • Salary - $11.50 per hour • Belongers need only to apply

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: Human Resources Manager Proprietor’s Strata Plan #41 Management Co. Ltd. The Yacht Club, Turtle Cove, Providenciales Tel: (649) 941-3082. Fax: (649) 941-3223. Email: mtcl@ticway.tc This position is currently held by a work permit holder

SAMUEL V WILSON KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

SANDRA WILLIAMS LIGHTBOURNE LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

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WILLIAM FULFORD GRAND TURK Is looking for a

DOMESTIC WORKER

MAINTENANCE Fixing electronics Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2511

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is vacant 13474

• Cleaning, washing and ironing • Must be willing to work Monday-Friday Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0975 Belongers are encouraged to

send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13460

MAID

to work five days per week, Duties are as follow: Cleaning of his mother’s home and washing.

TEL # 1649 2443135/ 348-4086 13489

Education and Training: • Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience.

• Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks • Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events.

• Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts.

• Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café.

• Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine.

• Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making.

• Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

• Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set. The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

Salary Commensurate with Experience. Approximately $30K-$40K annually Send CV, References, residency status to: afabara@somewherecafeandlounge. com or island applicants can also submit their information to the Labor Board to be considered. Position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Somewhere Café and Lounge, Coral Gardens Resort, Providenciales. Tel: 649-941-8260

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CAROL PENA

Grand Turk. Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following

2 LABOURERS

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $7.00 per hour; Contact: 431-2640 AVERYL JUNE WILSON- GRAND TURK

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work Salary: $7.00 per hour; Contact: 243-4125

Duties: General house Cleaning, sweeping, dusting. Mopping, washing.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

E&V Construction- Grand Turk

1 LABOURER

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

CONTACT: 242-6772

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

13486

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work Salary: $6.25 per hour; Contact: 332-1352

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

EDITH MESA

West Road Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

KIRK FORBES – GRAND TURK

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 13515

BARMAID

Duties: Serve table, food and Cocktails, cleaning bar and Table areas, sweep and mop Floors. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 245-5949

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a Work permit holder. 13514

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES Send all resumes to Email:tciprobusiness@gmail.com Tel: (649)241-7878/Address: Spot Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales, TCI B.A.R. REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

WELDER

(Gates, Jail bars, all metal works) Salary: $ 9 per hour, address: Blue Hills 1st Time Tel: 341-3701 Able to work with no supervision and do all sorts of welding jobs.

FIDELITY CONSTRUCTION TCI LTD

STEELMAN

(laying Steel for houses foundation etc.)

Salary: $10 per hour ; Address: Airport Road Old/New ; Tel (649)231-4587

BLAZE CONCTRACTING

CARPENTER

(Roofing, cabinets, houses) Salary: $10 per hour; Juba Sound Renewal ;Tel (649345-6174 PROVOTECH

LABOURER

(helping professionals on construction site Aiport Road; Tel:345-3216 Salary: 6.50 per hour; Old/new TAYLOR’S VARIETY STORE

LABOURER

( stocking shelves, keeping store clean, offload containers to storage) Salary: $6.50 per hour ; Lwrd Palms Renewal ; Tel (649)231-3111 BLUE SKY CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

(mixing concrete and cleaning construction site)

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Salary: $ 6.50 per hour; Old/New Employer’s: Airport Road Providenciales, TCI MEME PIERRE

FISHERMAN (FISHING) Salary: $6.50 per hour; Renewal Address: South Dock , Providenciales, TCI CLAUDE CONSTRUCTION

GREENS KEEPER

BLAZE CONTRACTING/ WESLEY LOUIS Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a

YARD CLEANER

Keeps the property clean, removes debris and waste from the yard, dispose of trash and any other duties assigned by management.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-6174

EMAIL: SNIPES_2287@ HOTMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

13511

ERIC SMITH

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0167

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13146

WAWA EXPRESSION CAR WASH Airport road

CERAMEX TCI Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

LABOURER

applying soap to clean the outside, Scrapping loose dirt, cleaning tires, rinsing with a hose, Drying, dusting and vacuuming the interiors, removing trash, Cleaning seats, and polishing interiors and exterior of the vehicle.

348-6953 Renewal

13521

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

NORTH CAICOS Acting on behalf of our client Sharrington Forbes who is seeking to employ a

HELPER Cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, cleaning the restaurant.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 246-7382 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

13453

Works in the warehouse, takes orders, keeps the warehouse organize Salary: $7.00. Must be willing to work Monday to Saturday 8:30 to 4:00 PM

CONTACT: 941-8453

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13518

CERISE MARIE PIERRE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

CONTACT: 345-5401

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13527

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

(Trim trees, cut grass, water plants, clean my apartment’s yard, dump the trash) Salary: $6.50 per Hour; Renewal Address: Bible Street, Providenciales Turks And Caicos PORT OF ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

HANDYMAN

(cleaning equipment, dumping waste) Salary: $6.50 per hour ; Renewal Address: Five Cays, Providenciales Turks And Caicos BLUE HILLS GLASS

LABOURER

( to clean glass, help lifting glass to site) Address: Blue Hills , Provo $6.50 per hour ; Old/New

RONALD GARDINER

LABOURER

(Yard cleaning, trash dumping, cut grass) 344-5557; Five Cays $6.50 per hour; Renewal

ELECTRICAL AUTOMOTORIST • service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control, automatic transmission, airbags and air conditioning • install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles • install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems • refer to circuit diagrams, and use meters and test instruments to find electrical faults • adjust engine control systems and timing to ensure vehicles are running at peak performance • test, recondition and replace faulty alternators, generators, starter motors and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries • repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches • use hand tools, specialized electrical tools, instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes • solder or weld when repairing electrical parts • install, repair and service air conditioning systems.

Please contact email sandrews@caicoswheels.com or (649)946-8302 13513

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England v India: Geoffrey Boycott says hosts have ‘gone backwards’ as a team

David West was an NBA All-Star in 2007-08 and ‘08-09 seasons.

Veteran forward West announces his retirement from NBA GOLDEN State Warriors forward David West, who spent 15 seasons in the NBA and was a two-time NBA All-Star, announced his retirement from the league on Thursday morning.

In a post on Twitter, West wrote the following: “I have been fortunate enough to live out my childhood dream of playing in the NBA. After 15 seasons, I have decided to retire from the game of basketball. I am humbled and thankful for the support of my family, friends, coaches, teammates, organizations and fans throughout this experience. To anyone who has ever cheered me on, been in my corner, prayed or simply said a nice word on my behalf, I am grateful. Belief in yourself is not negotiable. Cheers!”

Most recently, West was a member of the Golden State Warriors and a

key contributor as the team collected NBA titles in back-to-back seasons.

In his career, West played in 1,034 regular season and 118 playoff games. He averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game and was an All-Star in 2007-08 and 2008-09.

Originally drafted by the New Orleans (now Charlotte) Hornets with the 18th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, West spent the first eight years of his career with the Hornets. After leaving the Hornets following the 2010-11 season, he played four seasons with the Indiana Pacers as that team became one of the top squads in the Eastern Conference.

He spent the 2015-16 season with the San Antonio Spurs before joining the Warriors in the summer of 2016 as a free agent. (NBA.com)

EX-ENGLAND opener Geoffrey Boycott says the Test team have “gone backwards” and called their batting “rubbish” after another collapse against India.

India, who cut England’s series lead to 2-1 with a 203-run win at Trent Bridge, had the hosts 86-6 on day one of the fourth Test at Southampton.

Sam Curran’s 78 helped England to 246, before India reached 19-0.

Boycott told BBC Test Match Special: “It’s not a solid batting lineup. You just don’t have confidence.”

After England chose to bat, Keaton Jennings suffered a horrendous fourth ball lbw dismissal in the third over. Root and Jonny Bairstow also fell cheaply.

“If you can’t bat, you are always up against it,” said Boycott, returning to the TMS commentary box after heart surgery. “You are climbing against the wind all the time.”

England have made 100 or fewer at the loss of their fourth wicket in 32 of their past 63 innings, over the past three years.

They have gone 15 innings since last making 400, against Australia in Melbourne in December.

It needed a career-best from Curran - left out of the team at Trent Bridge - in a partnership of 81 with Moeen Ali, who made 40, to help them to 246.

“Cook’s form is getting worse, not better; Jennings is not cutting it,” Boycott said.

“We have dropped our young kid at four, Ollie Pope. We are no further forward in finding batsmen. The selectors would be better at county matches trying to find somebody.

“It’s puzzling because they have a batting coach - I’m not just blaming [Mark] Ramprakash - but they have

Sam Curran showed some fight in the last Test.

a head coach [Trevor Bayliss] who is supposed to be a batsman - he played for New South Wales. And you wonder what they are doing.

“Isn’t it a poor reflection on county cricket’s batsmen that a wicketkeeper/batsman has to bat four?”

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said number eight Curran, who has made 225 runs in his first five Test innings, is the “best technician” in the England side this summer.

“He looks naturally the best defensive player that England have had in this series,” Vaughan said.

“The rest of them still jab at the ball even in defence.

“Alastair Cook looked OK but he is a concern for me at the top

of the order. I still don’t think he looks in.

“When he is in quality form, it’s the mind that plays so well and it has always been so strong. To see him deflect it to third slip, like fielding practice, I’ve not seen that from him.

“I don’t think Joe Root wants to play at three, he wants to bat at four.

If he continues to play with that head falling to one side, it doesn’t matter where he is batting - he is going to get out.”

Surrey all-rounder Curran, 20, in only his fourth Test, said: “I was disappointed to miss out on the last Test but you can’t drop someone who has got a hundred [Chris Woakes].

“I saw it as a positive and luckily I’m back in the team.” (BBC)

Nine-man Rangers reach Europa League group stage STEVEN Gerrard’s nine-man Rangers survived a frantic secondhalf Ufa onslaught to clinch a place in the Europa League group stage.

The Scottish Premiership side remain unbeaten in 12 games under Gerrard despite playing the final 24 minutes with a two-man deficit after Jon Flanagan received a second booking.

Alfredo Morelos had earlier been shown his second red card of the campaign - this time being given a second yellow for dissent after being cautioned for kicking the ball away.

At that stage, Rangers were ahead 2-1 on aggregate after Ovie Ejaria’s curling shot was cancelled out by Dmitri Sysuev’s leveller.

Ufa registered 26 attempts as

they pushed late on but they found Allan McGregor and his defence a formidable barrier, with an injurytime strike ruled out for offside.

Rangers now visit Celtic in Sunday’s Old Firm game having reached the group stage of a European competition for the first time since the 2010-11 Champions League.

Nobody could have foreseen the nervy second half that would befall Rangers when Ejaria’s stunning opener put the Glasgow outfit into the lead on nine minutes.

Flanagan’s cross was not dealt with by the Ufa defence and the on-loan Liverpool defender curled his shot high into the net from just inside the box to leave the Russians needing three goals to prevent the

Alfredo Morelos is shown a red card in Russia.

Premiership side reaching the group stage.

Rangers had not conceded a goal away from home in three European

ties this season until Sysuev struck on 33 minutes - running in on goal and slotting beyond McGregor despite looking marginally offside.

The equaliser caught the Scottish side by surprise, and was one of the few times Gerrard’s defence appeared vulnerable at the Neftyanik Stadium.

Ufa still needed two more goals, but the tie appeared to take an even more ominous turn on 38 minutes.

Morelos was booked for kicking the ball away after being penalised for a challenge, and a second yellow followed after he directed his frustrations towards the officials.

It was the Colombian striker’s second red card of the season, having been dismissed for a kick at Aberdeen’s Scott McKenna in the opening game of the season, albeit the punishment was later downgraded to a booking.

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Ginobili always thought this past season would be his last MANU Ginobili expected “at all times” that the 2017-18 NBA season would be his last, but Monday’s retirement announcement won’t prevent the future Hall of Famer from continuing to contribute to the San Antonio Spurs.

A day after announcing his retirement on Twitter, Ginobili, 41, penned a column for the Argentine newspaper La Nación in which he detailed his decision to conclude a 16-year NBA career that included four NBA championships and a pair of NBA All-Star appearances.

“I can’t say this was a hasty or unexpected decision,” Ginobili wrote. “I’m 41 years old. I’ve been stretching a little bit this basketball thing, right? In my head, last season was at all times ‘the last one.’ I never said it publicly because I didn’t want to limit my options. I wanted to leave the door open for any changes in my mind or to see if I still felt the physical and mental strength needed to face a new season.

“I was sure to make it clear to [Spurs coach Gregg Popovich] this is not a ‘goodbye, I’ll see you,’” he added. “My kids have already started school, and while I’m in town, I’ll be close to the team and the franchise.

I can’t help anymore by taking a

Juan Angel Napout was convicted of racketeering conspiracy and two wire fraud charges.

Fifa corruption: Former Conmebol president Napout jailed for nine years

Four-time champion Manu Ginobili called it quits after 16 years in the NBA.

charge or with a steal, but I’ll try to contribute somehow. I appreciate all my teammates, the staff and all the people in the team. I want the best for the Spurs. If I can help, I will do it with pleasure.”

In all, Ginobili competed in 23 professional basketball seasons, winning an Olympic medal for Argentina in addition to a EuroLeague MVP award.

Ginobili turned 41 on July 28 and

took careful consideration in coming to his decision. Before heading off on vacation with his wife, Marianela, and their three sons in Canada and the Pacific Northwest, Ginobili told Popovich that he was more likely to retire than to continue playing.

Once Ginobili returned to San Antonio, he immediately headed back to work out at the team facilities, which ultimately cemented his decision to retire.

JUAN Angel Napout, the former president of South America’s football governing body Conmebol, has been jailed for nine years for his part in the Fifa bribery scandal.

He was found guilty in December last year at a trial in Brooklyn, New York.

The Paraguayan was convicted of racketeering conspiracy and two wire fraud charges.

The former Fifa vice-president will also have to forfeit $3.37m (£2.6m) and pay a fine of $1m (£767,000).

The 60-year-old was found guilty along with the former head of the

Brazil Football Confederation Jose Maria Marin.

Marin, 86, was jailed earlier this month for four years and fined $1.2m (£920,000) and ordered to forfeit $3.34m (£2.59m).

Napout was arrested at the Baur Au Lac hotel in Zurich in December 2015, seven months after an initial dawn raid at the same hotel in which seven Fifa officials were detained.

The crimes related to Napout’s participation in schemes to accept millions of dollars in bribes in exchange for the media and marketing rights to various football tournaments. (BBC)

Champions League draw: Cristiano Ronaldo to face former club Manchester United CRISTIANO Ronaldo will return to former club Manchester United with new side Juventus in the Champions League group stages.

If Juve is to win the Champions League for the first time since 1996, the Serie A side will need to emerge from a group that also includes Spanish club Valencia and Swiss team Young Boys of Bern.

United has made an uncertain start to the season in the English Premier League -- Jose Mourinho’s side has lost two of the three games it’s played -- and last season was knocked out

by Sevilla in the Champions League last-16 round.

Holders Real Madrid will face Roma, CSKA Moscow and Viktoria Plzen in Group G. Ronaldo, who first won the European Cup with United in 2008, helped Real Madrid lift the most coveted trophy in club football four times in the past five years.

But his departure from the Spanish side, along with manager Zinedine Zidane, means this year’s competition is one of the toughest to call in recent seasons.

Two of the greatest golfers to play the game, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods both agree on respect for the US president.

Nicklaus praises Tiger Woods for Trump comments Ronaldo, who first won the European Cup with United in 2008, helped Real Madrid lift the most coveted trophy in club football four times in the past five years.

“Each year is more difficult, but we will try and hopefully we can repeat,” said Real midfielder Luka Modric, who was named as the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year for the 2017/2018 season at the draw in Monaco, when he was asked if

the Madrid team could win a fourth successive title.

Last season’s beaten finalist Liverpool was handed a tough draw in Group C, which includes Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli and Red Star Belgrade.

LEGENDARY golfer Jack Nicklaus commended Tiger Woods on Wednesday for his comments about having “respect” for President Trump.

“I couldn’t have agreed with Tiger more,” said Nicklaus during an interview with the Golf Channel.

“Whether it’s Barack Obama or Donald Trump in the office of the president, you respect the office.”

Nicklaus, 78, believes a person’s political views shouldn’t matter when it comes to respecting the commander-in-chief.

“It doesn’t make any difference,” he said. “The office of the president is the head of the greatest country in the world.”

The golf legend has been a vocal Trump supporter over the years, but hadn’t commented on what Woods said until Wednesday — calling it “very appropriate.”

“I’ve known Donald for a number of years,” explained Woods. “We’ve played golf together. We’ve had dinner together. I’ve known him prepresidency and obviously during his presidency.”

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“We have to start changing the football culture here” – Opines new Men’s Football Coach MATTHEW Barnes is not looking for a quick fix. The new Men’s Football Coach wants to make permanent changes and if it means overhauling the entire process—he is up for the challenge.

“The mindset right now is just learning the system and the language we use within it. We also have to start changing the football culture here. Things like taking care of your body at the elite level, being on time regularly, consistency of performances, managing larger training workloads, and acting like a professional are all things we are

addressing.”

Barnes told the Weekly News that the local players are doing very well, but not having full time footballers in the local based squad makes the work a bit harder. “…it’s been a difficult transition for my first 10 days however, trying to get the training schedule adapted to the local work schedule. Since we don’t have full time footballers, this is a difficult task. The local players especially need more games under their belt. They don’t play enough meaningful matches over the course of a year compared to most

Matt Barnes had the full attention of the players during training recently.

federations. The Nations League helps this issue and will help Segway the transition into finding off island opportunities for the national team pool.”

LOOKING PAST CUBA

Although the 47-year-old is excited about the Cuba clash on September 8, his focus is on development.

“Yes, Cuba is a big game and a great opportunity for our federation, but right now I’m focused internally and trying to lay the foundation for

the future of the MNT. Doing things the right way, for the right reasons at the right time is more important to me than a result in Cuba right now.”

Barnes is documenting his journey at Blue Collar Football on both Facebook and Instagram.

NACAC experience was a confidence booster for Agenor TCI’s newest senior track athlete Emmanuel Agenor feels that his participation in Canada at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Senior Athletics Championships was a positive step in his young career.

The 18-year-old told the Weekly News that the meet was a confident booster and that it has opened his eyes to greater things.

“I was very thankful to be chosen for this meet and I always will continue working hard to make future teams, this experience has really built up my confidence, the fact that I was

rubbing shoulders with some off the world’s best means that nothing is impossible.”

HARD WORK The St. Jago High School (Jamaica) student said that the meet helped him grow.

“Watching the other athletes run and seeing how technical and calculated they were showed me the level of hard work and professionalism it takes to be the world’s best, and also proved to me that there’s a lot of hard work left for me to do.”

FIRST STEP Despite not dominating in his

individual meet, Agenor will forever remember his first international senior meet.

“Well I was excited because of the relay team; we wanted to break the Turks national 4X100M record and we did just that ….Although we didn’t t get the time we wanted, we were happy nevertheless and it shows that it’s a big step in the right direction.”

At the meet a few weeks ago, Agenor and teammates Ifeanyi Otuonye, Colby Jennings and Devante Gardiner broke a sixyear-old record. The quartet ran 41.38s to eclipse the previous record of 41.48s.

Emmanuel Agenor is ready for another bout on the big stage.

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